How to UIC at an asa national championship

1. How to UIC at anasa national championship

2. How to uic at an asanational championship Prepare yourselfand your files!

3. ASA CODE AWARENESS How to uic at an asanational 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

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

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

6. TRAVEL FORMS How to uic at an asanational championship • UIC and Assistant UIC • Umpire

7. How to uic at an asanational championship

8. How to uic at an asanational championship

9. TRAVEL FORMS How to uic at an asanational 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

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

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

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

13. BEFORE YOU GO How to uic at an asanational championship • COMMUNICATION • With Umpires – Introduce & CongratulatenDate and time for Umpire Clinic • nWhen to arrive • nUniforms • nDress for Clinic, Manager’s Meeting, Ceremonies • Get out as early as possible • (at least four weeks before)

14. BEFORE YOU GO How to uic at an asanational championship • Prepare Documents Ahead of Time nTravel Vouchers nUmpire Schedule Sheets or Scheduling Program • Plan How To Get Each Umpire Seen • Have Your Tools Readyn3x5 Cards nI-Pad or Tablet nPhotos / Videos

15. YOUR APPROACH How to uic at an asanational 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 TEAMWORK

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

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

18. POST-GAME INTERACTION How to uic at an asanational championship • Location • nPrivacy / Participation • nSetting – Seating / Lighting / Weather • nWater and Restroom Access

19. POST-GAME INTERACTION How to uic at an asanational championship • Training Aids nDemonstrate When Practical nDiagrams / White Board nPictures / Video nUse Your Notes and Edit During

20. POST-GAME INTERACTION How to uic at an asanational championship • Discussion nListen / Let the Umpires Talk nBe Honest / Use Facts nBe Very Clear on Key Points nAlways Provide Suggestions for Improvement

21. At the Field How to uic at an asanational championship • Obeservations • Use Assignments as a Tool • Have a Plan • Gather Information

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

23. At the Field How to uic at an asanational championship

24. The Written Word How to uic at an asanational championship • The Evaluation Form • More is Better • Accuracy is a Must • The Numerical Value Should beRepresentative of the Written Information

27. The Written Word How to uic at an asanational 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!

28. The Final Word How to uic at an asanational 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!