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2010 ASA Rule and Code Changes
The ASA National Office has published its 2010 ASA Rule Changes. Changes to the rules include (but are not limited to) pitching distances and use of metal cleats in 16U and 18U J.O. classification and pitching arch heights in adult slow pitch. In addition, ASA has made
modifications to the ASA Code. These modifications include (but are not limited to) college student-athlete eligibility in J.O. classifications and the location of the 18-GOLD national championship. Click Here to view a replay of ASA Deputy Director of Umpires, Jim Craig, explaining the 2010 ASA Rule Changes at the 2010 Georgia ASA State Umpire (January 30, 2010 at Emory University).

Replays of Presentations from 2010 Georgia ASA State Umpire Clinic Available
Did you miss the 2010 Georgia ASA State Umpire Clinic (January, 2010 at Emory University in Atlanta)? Or want to replay the two keynote addresses by Jim Craig? No problem ... click on the links below to launch audio-PowerPoint Presentations from the clinic...

 

ASA Deputy Director of Umpires, Jim Craig, explains the 2010 ASA Rule Changes (audio-PowerPoint Presentation)

 

 

ASA Deputy Director of Umpires, Jim Craig, gives the Keynote Address on Obstruction and Interference (audio-PowerPoint Presentation)

Dates For 2010 State and National Umpire Schools/Camps
Clinics and classroom sessions are great, but the next step is to incorporate that knowledge and combine it with mechanic and positioning practice on the field ... ASA umpire schools and camps give you that opportunity. Georgia ASA will hold its One-Day Umpire School on February 27 in Conyers. The next step is to attend an ASA National School. Region Four's National Umpire School is February 13-14 in Nashville, TN. There are also nine other ASA National Umpire Schools around the country. The National Fast Pitch Umpire Camp will be help in Cincinnati June 16-20 for those interested in advanced instruction in fast pitch umpiring. The 2010 State and National Schools/Camps are as follows:
2010 Georgia ASA State Umpire Schools
Saturday, February 27
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Georgia ASA One-Day School

Cost: $30 which includes lunch and school shirt

Instructors: Region 4 UIC Dick Gayler and Georgia UIC Jimmy Derrick

Earl O’Neil Softball Complex
2709 Old Covington Road
Conyers, Georgia 30013
Jimmy Derrick (Georgia ASA UIC)
404-863-2954
umpjimmyd@aol.com
2010 ASA National Umpire Schools/Camps - SEE ALL
Sat-Sun, February 13-14 ASA National Umpire School

Cost: $75 which includes school shirts

Instructors: Members of ASA National Staff

Nashville, TN Phil Davidson (Tennessee ASA UIC)
615-386-7115

phil@pldavidson.com
June 16 - 20 ASA National Fast Pitch Camp (Region 4)

Cost: $400 which includes all camp instruction and materials, Camp shirt, meals (Wednesday – Sunday noon), hospitality events, and transportation to and from the Cincinnati Airport. Early registration is encouraged – class size is absolutely limited to the first sixty approved applicants

hotel: $29.50 per night plus tax per umpire - if sharing with another umpire ($59/night per room)

Instructors: Craig Cress - Director of Membership Services/Director of Umpires, Kevin Ryan – Supervisor of Umpires, Malcolm Boyles – Deputy Supervisor of Umpires – West Territory, Jim Craig – Deputy Supervisor of Umpires – East Territory, Julie Johnson - – Deputy Supervisor of Umpires – North Territory, Dave Epperson – Mid America Region UIC, Jerry Fick – East Central Region UIC

Mid-America Ballyard Park
6960 Blue Rock Road
Cincinnati, OH 45247-2034

Midamericaballyard.com
Dee Fick
513-563-2755

asauic@fuse.net

ASA Document of Rule Differences Between Fast Pitch and Slow Pitch  - Updated for 2010
EP, DP or Flex? What's the run limit? When do you call time? If you're jumping back and forth between fast pitch and slow pitch, then the ASA's document of rule difference between ASA fast pitch and slow pitch is for you. This document should be be in the equipment bag of every Georgia ASA umpire who spends time behind plate both wearing and not wearing a mask.

ASA Document of Rule Differences Between ASA/NFHS/NCAA   - Updated for 2010
Are you a Georgia ASA Umpire who also umpires Georgia High School Softball in the fall? Or do you umpire some NCAA games in the spring? Umpire all three? With three rulebooks to memorize, it would help to have a chart explaining the differences between the three types of ball. ASA has answered that need and has published a document of rules differences between ASA, Federation and NCAA. This document is a must for Georgia ASA umpires who also work high school and/or college ball.

I Want to Umpire in an ASA National. What Do I Need to do?
The first thing to do is get paper qualified for the current season. This means that you meet all of the requirements to be put on the list of potential umpires to be selected from Georgia ASA to work an ASA National. The paper qualification requirements for 2010 are as follows:

  • Attend at least ONE of the following schools or clinics:
    • Georgia ASA State Clinic (January 30, 2010 at Emory University in Atlanta)
    • State Zone Clinic (2010 Dates: See Above)
    • National UIC Clinic (Not Applicable for 2010 - the next clinic with be in early 2011 in Oklahoma City)
    • ASA Umpire School (2010 Dates TBA)
  • Work at least 10 local association ASA assignments
  • Be in good standing with Georgia ASA and the ASA National Office

After you meet the above requirements, make sure to inform the UIC of your local association, Georgia ASA District and Georgia ASA Zone.

2010 Zone Umpire Clinics Dates Set
The Georgia ASA Umpire Program was over the state in early 2010 to spread the word ASA rule and mechanic changes for 2010. The locations and dates of he clinics are listed below ... if you were not able to attend a 2010 clinic, contact Georgia ASA Umpire-In-Chief, Jimmy Derrick.
Sunday, January 24
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(uniform sales 2:30-3:00 only)
Zone 1 Clinic Lockheed Elementary School
1205 Merritt Road
Marietta, GA 30062-3251
Jodie Rowell (Zone 1 UIC)
706-291-8457
uiczone1@yahoo.com
Tuesday, January 26
7:30 p.m.
Zone 5 Clinic (#1) East Roswell Recreation Center
900 Fouts Road

Roswell, GA 30076
Craig Stone (Zone 5 UIC)
678-618-3901
umpcraig@comcast.net
Saturday, January 30
9:00 a.m.
Georgia ASA State Clinic Emory University
Math and Computer Science Building
400 Dowman Drive
           Atlanta, GA 30322
Jimmy Derrick (Georgia ASA UIC)
404-863-2954
umpjimmyd@aol.com
Monday, February 1
7:00 p.m.
Zone 5 Clinic (#2) Minnick Park
1850 Kissingbower Rd.
Augusta, GA 30906
Craig Stone (Zone 5 UIC)
678-618-3901
umpcraig@comcast.net
Saturday, February 6
9:00 a.m.
(uniform sales times TBA)
Zone 6 Clinic (#1) Everett Milton YMCA
103 S Dawson Street
Thomasville, GA 31792
Lee Folsom (Zone 6 UIC)
229-561-3202
sogaump@windstream.net
Sunday, February 7
3:00 p.m.
(uniform sales times TBA)
Zone 3 Clinic Heritage Park
101 Lake Dow Rd
McDonough, GA 30252
Larry McCaden (Zone 3 UIC)
404-281-2517
Lamac44@aol.com
Tuesday, February 9
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 
Zone 4 Clinic Mike Daniel Recreation Center
1220 Lafayette Parkway
Lagrange, GA 30241
Buddy Logan
mrjel58@yahoo.com
Thursday, February 18
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(uniform sales: 6:00-7:00 only)
Zone 2 Clinic Rhodes Jordan Park Community Center
100 East Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046-4950
Tim Smith (Zone 2 UIC)
404-786-4259
tim@gwinnettumpires.com
Saturday, February 20
2:00 p.m.
(uniform sales times TBA)
Zone 6 Clinic (#2) Hinesville City Hall
115 East M L King Junior Dr.

Hinesville, GA‎
Lee Folsom (Zone 6 UIC)
229-561-3202
sogaump@windstream.net

Want to Host an Umpire School in Your Area?
Georgia ASA can assist local zones, districts and associations with the production of their umpire schools. Georgia ASA can provide experienced trainers for both classroom and on-field training from umpires who have umpired in ASA National Championships. Many trainers are Elite level umpires and/or umpire in the NCAA.

Contact Georgia ASA's Umpire Training Coordinator Jim Hiett for more information on gaining resources for your umpire school. Jim may be reached at the following:
Georgia ASA Umpire Training Coordinator Jim Hiett 404-275-8361 jim_asatrainer@comcast.net

 

 

 

 
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