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The ASA
umpire program is among the nation's largest officiating organizations in
the nation with over 42,000 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.
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Why
Umpire?
Insurance for
the ASA umpire is by far the best for any sport or organization and
includes a $5,000,000 liability policy, an accidental injury policy with
maximum benefit of $100,000 for any accidental injury arising out of the
amateur softball activities (including clinics and schools), and games,
leagues, and tournaments involving ASA registered teams.
An umpire
uniform and leisure wear program is available to each registered umpire,
so that he/she will be able to purchase and wear the official ASA uniform
with pride.
ASA
registered umpires are selected to officiate in metro, state, regional and
national championships, and as the national governing body for softball in
the US, are the only organization in the US which softball umpires can
apply for International Softball Federation certification and the
opportunity to umpire in World Championships, Regional Games (Pan Am
Games) or the Olympic Games.
ASA umpires
are rewarded for their years of service and expertise through the Medals
Program, the National Indicator Fraternity, ISF Certification, and
possibly the National Hall of Fame. No other organization has this various
assortment of rewards programs for their umpire. |
