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HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL

CHAMPIONSHIP

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HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Prepare yourself and your files!



• Article 310 C – Bat Testing • Article 310 M 08 – Altered Bat • Article 310 P – Time Limit • Article 310 R – Number of umpires per game

ASA CODE AWARENESS



• Article 111 C 02 – Assistant UIC • Article 303 B 01 – Umpire Pay • Article 303 B 02 – Rooms

ASA PROCEDURAL MANUAL



• JO Boys Slow Pitch Stealing • Seniors Home Run & Run Ahead • JO Pool Play – Bat Everyone

• 10-Under Time Limit

2015 ASA RULE CHANGES



• UIC and Assistant UIC • Umpire

TRAVEL FORMS



• Must be filled out completely • Must be signed

• Must be accompanied by a Journey House

airline quote for a 3 week advance flight

• Don’t leave without it

TRAVEL FORMS



• 10 questions • Be Honest . It helps the location. • Review with the ASA/USA Rep

• Review with the Championship Director

UIC Championship Evaluation



• Set up system with the Championship • Responsible for Rule 3 Section 1A • Umpires should be responsible for checking

the bats

Bat Testing



COMMUNICATION

• With Umpire Coordinator – Introduce & Thank Umpire Coordinator will have a tough and often thankless job

• With Tournament Director – Introduce & Thank Number of expected teams and fields Discuss your arrival and plan to meet before Championship

• With Assistant UIC(s) – Introduce & Thank Begin to develop a plan

BEFORE YOU GO



COMMUNICATION

• With Umpires – Introduce & Congratulate Date and time for Umpire Clinic

When to arrive Uniforms Dress for Clinic, Manager’s Meeting, Ceremonies

Get out as early as possible (at least four weeks before)

BEFORE YOU GO



• Prepare Documents Ahead of Time Travel Vouchers Umpire Schedule Sheets or Scheduling Program

• Plan How To Get Each Umpire Seen

• Have Your Tools Ready 3x5 Cards

I-Pad or Tablet Photos / Videos

BEFORE YOU GO



SET THE TONE

• In Your Pre-Championship Letter

• In Your Pre-Championship Clinic

• In Your Behavior Around Umpires

• In All of Your Interactions With Personnel

YOUR APPROACH

TEAMWORK



BE CONSTRUCTIVE

• Identify Umpires’ Goals

• Identify Umpires’ Abilities

• Identify How You Can Help Them

• Provide Opportunities For Improvement

YOUR APPROACH

HOW CAN I HELP YOU



BE POSITIVE

• Start Positive and End Positive

• Select Umpire Crews Purposefully

• Schedule for Success

• Appreciate Umpires’ Efforts

YOUR APPROACH

APPRECIATE YOUR UMPIRES



• Location

Privacy / Participation

Setting – Seating / Lighting / Weather

Water and Restroom Access

POST-GAME INTERACTION



• Training Aids

Demonstrate When Practical

Diagrams / White Board

Pictures / Video

Use Your Notes and Edit During




• Discussion

Listen / Let the Umpires Talk

Be Honest / Use Facts

Be Very Clear on Key Points

Always Provide Suggestions for Improvement




• Obeservations • Use Assignments as a Tool • Have a Plan

• Gather Information

At the Field



• Know Your Tournament • What to Watch • When to Watch

• Know What You’re Looking For

At the Field



At the Field



• The Evaluation Form • More is Better • Accuracy is a Must

• The Numerical Value Should be

Representative of the Written Information

The Written Word



• Make Sure the Numerical Value Matches the Umpire’s Level of Performance

• Use Spell Check • Use Proper Grammar

• Prior to Finalizing, Check and Double Check!

The Written Word



• Make Each Umpire Your Client

• Treat Each Evaluation as a Tool for Improvement and Advancement

• Finally, Put Yourself in Their Shoes!

• It’s an Extremely Important Responsibility – That’s Why We Chose YOU!

The Final Word
