2015 ASA Rules & Umpire Manual in PDF

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Originally Posted by Linknblue

Curious! We have a group of seniors who play softball in a Del Webb Sun City community. There governing rules are ASA. They make a few changes cuz they're old but they play under ASA rules predominantly.

That being the case, the community association I think provides insurance for players using a community facility. So no ASA insurance.

Their umpires, while not taking the test and becoming certified by ASA, follow ASA rules and are trained by fellow ASA umpires.

Are we saying that this group "cannot" or "isn't entitled" to purchase ASA rule books? If so, it's seems pretty bizarre.

Don't believe anyone made such a statement. But why is it bizarre for an organization which IS in a business to run that business to support themselves?

While I have no problem selling the rule book, I understand why it is not part of their merchandising. It doesn't promote their organization or help the locals associations with any registrations or games for their registered umpires.

This is one of the reasons registration for the UIC clinic requires a commissioners endorsement. Other alphabet organizations were sending their folks, so ASA was literally training their competition.