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Training
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:
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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 |
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2010 ASA National Umpire Schools/Camps -
SEE ALL |
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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 |
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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.
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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:
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