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HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Prepare yourself and your files!
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• 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
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• Article 111 C 02 – Assistant UIC • Article 303 B 01 – Umpire Pay • Article 303 B 02 – Rooms
ASA PROCEDURAL MANUAL
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• JO Boys Slow Pitch Stealing • Seniors Home Run & Run Ahead • JO Pool Play – Bat Everyone
• 10-Under Time Limit
2015 ASA RULE CHANGES
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• UIC and Assistant UIC • Umpire
TRAVEL FORMS
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• 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
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• 10 questions • Be Honest . It helps the location. • Review with the ASA/USA Rep
• Review with the Championship Director
UIC Championship Evaluation
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• Set up system with the Championship • Responsible for Rule 3 Section 1A • Umpires should be responsible for checking
the bats
Bat Testing
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
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
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
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
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• 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
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
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
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
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
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
BE POSITIVE
• Start Positive and End Positive
• Select Umpire Crews Purposefully
• Schedule for Success
• Appreciate Umpires’ Efforts
YOUR APPROACH
APPRECIATE YOUR UMPIRES
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• Location
Privacy / Participation
Setting – Seating / Lighting / Weather
Water and Restroom Access
POST-GAME INTERACTION
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• Training Aids
Demonstrate When Practical
Diagrams / White Board
Pictures / Video
Use Your Notes and Edit During
POST-GAME INTERACTION
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• Discussion
Listen / Let the Umpires Talk
Be Honest / Use Facts
Be Very Clear on Key Points
Always Provide Suggestions for Improvement
POST-GAME INTERACTION
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• Obeservations • Use Assignments as a Tool • Have a Plan
• Gather Information
At the Field
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• Know Your Tournament • What to Watch • When to Watch
• Know What You’re Looking For
At the Field
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• The Evaluation Form • More is Better • Accuracy is a Must
• The Numerical Value Should be
Representative of the Written Information
The Written Word
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• 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
HOW TO UIC AT AN ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• 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
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