Why to Umpire ASA Softball
MDASA is the only organization that offers umpire mechanics training for both fast and slow pitch along with rule seminars. These programs have been conducted annually since 1976. MDASA has placed more than 115 local umpires in national ASA tournaments since 1990. MDASA has 20 of these national tournament umpires qualify for the National Indicator Fraternity (umpires who have worked three national tournaments) and four of these umpires have also qualified for the International Softball Federation (umpires who are now qualified to work international tournaments). The ISF is the highest position that can be achieved by an ASA umpire. These individuals include Mike Barel, Ted Younce, Doug Zimmerman, and Mike DeLeo.

2008 Youth Umpire Training
This program has been updated by the MDASA Umpire Staff to give Softball programs the opportunity to prepare their umpires for the upcoming season. Whether this is their first or fifth year umpiring, the subjects taught will help each young umpire develop the tools to continue officiating for several years to come. More>>>

2008 Camps and Clinics

MDASA Umpire Staff Profile

The Metro Detroit Amateur Softball Association Umpire Staff has over one hundred and fifty years of officiating experience. They have received training from the ASA National Staff at twelve National Umpire Schools. Their thirty-five national tournaments include twenty slow pitch and fifteen fast pitch events. Twenty of those tournaments were at the highest levels of ASA softball. They are all members of the National Indicator Fraternity and the Gold level of the ASA Medals Program. Four have earned Elite status: two in slow pitch and two in fast pitch softball. One is indorsed by the International Softball Federation to umpire international tournaments.

The Metro Detroit ASA umpire schools and seminars have a thirty year tradition of providing outstanding training to our umpires. The experience that our staff is willing to share, with those who are interested, is the major reason that this program has been so successful. Each MDASA umpire should take advantage of our umpire educational opportunities.

Medals Program

Umpires can be rewarded for registering and officiating ASA softball without being assigned to regional or national championships. This rewards the local umpire who supports the ASA program, and can be relied upon for local assignments.

There are four levels for this program - the Blue level for those who have been registered for three (3) years, the Bronze level for those registered for seven (7) years, the Silver level for those registered for fifteen (15) years and the Gold level for those registered for twenty (20) years. Umpires can reach these levels quicker if they have umpired in national championships, or attended National Umpire Schools.

Annual Awards Breakfast

Each February, the umpire program recognizes their own with a breakfast for all Association heads and their honorees for the past season. The award has been given to individuals for several different reasons over the past 4 years. The goal of this program is to recognize the local umpire for his hard work, dedication and acheivements in ASA Softball.