ASA National Umpire School
April 10th- 11th, 2010
Oxford Township, Michigan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Attend an ASA National Umpire School?
The purpose of the ASA National Umpire School is to develop each student’s individual talents and skills as an umpire.  Because of your interest, we realize that you have the pride and attitude it takes to become on of the best umpires in the nation.  Our goal is to bring out the best in your talent and ability.

Uniformity
We also want to prepare you to go back to your home area and pass on to your fellow umpires the mechanics, positioning, and procedures learned at the school.  The goal of the National Umpire School is to have maximum uniformity in our umpiring mechanics throughout the world and this can only be attained by participants like yourself attending these schools and sharing the experience, knowledge and expertise with the umpires in your area.

What Should I Expect From an ASA National Umpire School?
Each ASA National Umpire School is run by a team of no less than three National Umpire Staff members.  Each member is an experienced instructor with a boundless knowledge of all aspects of the game of softball.  With a ratio of at least one clinician per 25 students, each participant will be receiving hands-on personal instruction throughout the school.  You will be expected to participate in all field drills, therefore, you should report to the school in good physical condition.  This is not and observation type school.

Dress
You will be expected to wear your official ASA umpire uniform to the school including navy blue slacks, base cap, black base shoes, and an ASA jacket or sweater incase of cold weather.  You will be given a school shirt with your registration material which should be worn both days.  In case of inclement weather and the class moves indoors, gym shoes must be worn.

Registration Procedure
All registration should be sent to the school coordinator, Bob Lawson, along with your registration fee.  DO NOT SEND TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE.   All correspondence regarding the school, motel, classroom and fields will be forwarded by the coordinator upon receipt of your registration.  Any questions should be direct to the school coordinator.

General Information
Upon receipt of your application and the registration fee($80), the application will be reviewed and accepted, provide there are openings in the school.  If there are no openings, you will be notified and placed on the waiting list for that school. 

Hotel and Transportation
When your application is accepted, you will be notified of the school housing headquarters and facilities.  Each participant is responsible for his/her own housing and transportation.  If you would like to share a room with another umpire, please indicate this to the coordinator, and he can provide a list of umpires staying by themselves.  You will be responsible for making contact with the other umpires.

Cancellation Refunds
No refunds can be made unless a replacement is found for the school.  Should the applicant find a replacement, notification must be made to the school coordinator immediately so the appropriate changes may be processed.  If there is a waiting list, a replacement can be taken from the list.

Agenda
In the event of inclement weather requiring the staff to conduct the school indoors, adjustments in the schedule may be necessary.  All materials will be covered as outlined in the drills and original schedule.

Arrival/ Hospitality Room/ Registration and Check In
A hospitality room will be available on Friday or Saturday evening so the participants can meet the instructors.  Registration check-in will open Saturday morning at 8:00 am prior to the first class session.