Thinking about umpiring? Try out this year's actual test and see how much you know..
We have made a copy available for users to study in advance for.
2016 Fast Pitch Exam - Hard Copy
The Exam is also available online for those who want to complete it prior to the clinic or can't make the clinic.
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A special congratulations to the below umpires who through hard work and determination were selected to represent Alberta at these competitions.
U16 A Boys & Girls FP July 29-August 1, 2016 St. Albert, AB Emma Jerome-Smith (CMSUA)
U18 B Boys & Girls FP August 4-7, 2016 Winnipeg, MB Mark Taylor (CMSUA)
Not too sure how a Hoverboard will meet the "Safety" requirements, but this looks like fun. Imagine how many games a person could get in without breaking a sweat!
lol. This actually was only between innings by the mentor.... It's been a pretty heated topic on the twitter universe..
Thank god the game wasn't called "Sticky McSchnickens".
This makes you think about how the rules of the game changed over time and how some rules even came about.. It's well known that every rule has been added due to an unfair advantage...What if there were no rules????
Softball season is quickly approaching! And so is the umpire clinic. Players and Umpires should try this sample quiz and see if you have a good grasp of the rules.
Q: I am just wondering how old you have to be to become an umpire? My daughter will be turning 14 years old this year.
Now that the season is over, we can all take time and reflect on the prior year and start planning for the next year.
Learning doesn't have to stop in the off-season, for that matter you may have more time to read up on that rule you need to learn. Engage your fellow umpire with stories, questions, and banter! That is what the discussion forums are for. Don't know what a bunt vs a slap is? Wish you could better understand Incidental Contact vs Obstruction/Interference? The best way to better understand those grey areas is to discuss them and get ideas from other umpires.
There are tons of additional learning resources in the member only area.
Also, a plea to all umpires. We need new photos for the website. If you have any photos from 2015 you would like to share, please e-mail them and I will post them. Send to webmaster@cmsua.ca
Cheers!
Geoff
Our minor Umpires association hosts an annual potluck wind-up to celebrate our successes and tell each other our stories from the diamond. A contribution to the potluck is appreciated but not necessary. Please reply to rsvp@cmsua.ca with the number of people who are anxious to join in our celebration.
This invitation is extended to members of the CMSA board and representatives from the adult association - CSUA. This is a family friendly party, and parents of youth umpires are invited.
Spouses are invited and encouraged to attend. CMSUA Umpires who attend will get $15 credit back on next year's pay cheque.
Also Congratulations to Emma Jerome Smith for being awarded the Softball Alberta United Cycle scholarship this year. CMSUA is proud of our young umpires and happy to be able to help them with their further education.
Scholarship information is available at http://www.softballalberta.ca/awards/scholarships/awards-scholarships.asp