1. How to UIC at an asa national championship

2. How to uic at an asa national championship
Prepare yourself and your files!

3. How to uic at an asa national championship
ASA CODE AWARENESS
Article 310 C – Bat Testing
Article 310 M 08 – Altered Bat
Article 310 P – Time Limit
Article 310 R – Number of umpires per game

4. How to uic at an asa national championship
ASA PROCEDURAL MANUAL
Article 111 C 02 – Assistant UIC
Article 303 B 01 – Umpire Pay
Article 303 B 02 – Rooms

5. How to uic at an asa national championship
2015 ASA RULE CHANGES
JO Boys Slow Pitch Stealing
Seniors Home Run & Run Ahead
JO Pool Play – Bat Everyone
10-Under Time Limit

6. How to uic at an asa national championship
TRAVEL FORMS
UIC and Assistant UIC
Umpire

7. How to uic at an asa national championship

8. How to uic at an asa national championship

9. How to uic at an asa national championship
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

10. How to uic at an asa national championship
UIC Championship Evaluation
10 questions
Be Honest . It helps the location.
Review with the ASA/USA Rep
Review with the Championship Director

11. How to uic at an asa national championship
Bat Testing
Set up system with the Championship
Responsible for Rule 3 Section 1A
Umpires should be responsible for checking the bats

12. How to uic at an asa national championship
BEFORE YOU GO
COMMUNICATION
With Umpire Coordinator – Introduce & Thank n Umpire Coordinator will have a tough and often thankless job
With Tournament Director – Introduce & Thank n Number of expected teams and fields n Discuss your arrival and plan to meet before Championship
With Assistant UIC(s) – Introduce & Thank n Begin to develop a plan

13. How to uic at an asa national championship
BEFORE YOU GO
COMMUNICATION
With Umpires – Introduce & Congratulate n Date and time for Umpire Clinic
n When to arrive
n Uniforms
n Dress for Clinic, Manager’s Meeting, Ceremonies
Get out as early as possible
(at least four weeks before)

14. How to uic at an asa national championship
BEFORE YOU GO
Prepare Documents Ahead of Time
n Travel Vouchers
n Umpire Schedule Sheets or Scheduling Program
Plan How To Get Each Umpire Seen
Have Your Tools Ready n 3x5 Cards
n I-Pad or Tablet
n Photos / Videos

15. How to uic at an asa national championship
YOUR APPROACH
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
TEAMWORK

16. How to uic at an asa national championship
YOUR APPROACH
BE CONSTRUCTIVE
Identify Umpires’ Goals
Identify Umpires’ Abilities
Identify How You Can Help Them
Provide Opportunities For Improvement
HOW CAN I HELP YOU

17. How to uic at an asa national championship
YOUR APPROACH
BE POSITIVE
Start Positive and End Positive
Select Umpire Crews Purposefully
Schedule for Success
Appreciate Umpires’ Efforts
APPRECIATE YOUR UMPIRES

18. How to uic at an asa national championship
POST-GAME INTERACTION
Location
n Privacy / Participation
n Setting – Seating / Lighting / Weather
n Water and Restroom Access

19. How to uic at an asa national championship
POST-GAME INTERACTION
Training Aids
n Demonstrate When Practical
n Diagrams / White Board
n Pictures / Video
n Use Your Notes and Edit During

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POST-GAME INTERACTION
Discussion
n Listen / Let the Umpires Talk
n Be Honest / Use Facts
n Be Very Clear on Key Points
n Always Provide Suggestions for Improvement

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At the Field
Obeservations
Use Assignments as a Tool
Have a Plan
Gather Information

22. How to uic at an asa national championship
At the Field
Know Your Tournament
What to Watch
When to Watch
Know What You’re Looking For

23. How to uic at an asa national championship
At the Field

24. How to uic at an asa national championship
The Written Word
The Evaluation Form
More is Better
Accuracy is a Must
The Numerical Value Should be Representative of the Written Information

27. How to uic at an asa national championship
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!

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The Final 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!