Umpire Program

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The ASA umpire program is among the nation's largest officiating organizations with over 35,000 officials actively involved each year. ASA officials are nationally recognized as the best trained and proficient in the sport and are involved in competition starting with league play, city, state and national championships. Ultimately, ASA umpires could officiate events such as world championship, Pan American and Olympic competitions.

The ASA annually hosts local, state and national umpire clinics which literally blanket the nation and bring the best instruction available in the sport to every region. Over the last decade, the Amateur Softball Association's umpire program has become an innovator in the production of quality training materials. When a clinic is not available - videos, books, slides and other instructional aids allow instruction to continue.

Visit www.officialgear.com as a one stop shop for all your ASA Umpire Apparel and Equipment needs.

January 22nd, 2008 - The Amateur Softball Association of America has released their new policy of posting of Banned Bats with the reasoning behind it. This clarification has reduced number of bats umpires need to look for during a contest. Equipment Rules

Through our many contacts nationwide, we have found a fantastic website for umpire information. Emily Alexander is the webmaster of cactus umpires and does a great job keeping the information fresh for umpires of all levels. Click on the link above to see more about NCAA, NFHS and ASA Umpiring.

UMPIRE STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

Bob Lawson, Umpire in Chief (248) 719-3951 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it	Marc Drouillard, Deputy UIC (586) 419-7563 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tom Fitzsimmons, Deputy UIC (734) 458-8977 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it	Sean Barel, Deputy UIC (586) 781-7148 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Michael Scharf, Deputy UIC (586) 741-6576 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it	Bill Geatches, Deputy UIC (586) 747-1123 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Umpire Links

Announcements

	Banned Bat List Guidelines
	Banned Bat List Line-up Card Size


Bollinger Insurance Company now offers Sports Officials insurance plans for ASA registered umpires. This exclusive coverage is available for umpires when officiating other sports. This must be purchased through your local ASA umpire association.
Equipment Links
	Offical Gear (800) 654-8337
	Honig's Whistle Stop (734) 468-3284
	Michigan ASA (989) 835-5821

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