NM ASA will continue the
umpire on line registration for 2008 and beyond.
Online ASA Umpire Registration
Registering as an umpire can be done two ways:
1. Individually as an umpire logging on and registering
themselves. (Umpire account)
2.
If you do not have access to a computer you can fill out the umpire form and
mail along with your registration fee to your District Commissioner or to the
State UIC. You can find this under forms in the side menu.
Below are the instructions on how to register yourself or your
umpires with ASA on Virtual Tournament Director.
As An Individual Umpire
Step 1-Go to
www.adultsoftball.net
and Click on "Get
a Free Login" and
create an "Umpire" account.
The system will email
you back a password.
Step 2-
Login with your full Email address and the Password sent to your email.
Step 3-
Click on "Edit My Profile" and update all the information there.
Step 4-
Click on "Edit My Attributes" and update any attributes you have.
Step 5-
Click on "Update Tournaments" and enter the tourneys you have been a part of.
Once your registration comes up to be approved and the State UIC has received your invoice along with you registration fee of $45 he will approve you. Once this is done you will be sent, by VTD, you ID card showing you are a registered ASA Umpire in NM.
ASA recommends adding you photo through VTD to your ID Card. It looks professional and you are a professional! He will then notify your
District UIC to get you your Umpire Rule Book.
WHY DOES NM ASA REQUIRE ON
LINE REGISTRATION?
- It is time efficient
- Eliminates paper work because VTD send all info direct to National
Office
- NM ASA State UIC can email every umpire in the state with dates of
tournaments or request for needed umpires for special events to name only
a few.
The Benefits of an NM ASA Umpire
1. $10,000,000 Liability Insurance
2. Excess Accident Medical Expense Insurance
3. Dental Injury Insurance
4. ASA Training for umpires
5. For your Registration fee of $45.00 you receive
#1 - #4 plus:
a. Umpire Rule Book
b. Pre-season Balls & Strikes
c. ID
Card
6. As a registered ASA umpire you can obtain rule
interpretations, attend ASA rule clinics, and
the
regular and advance National Umpire Schools
7. ONLY ASA Umpires are selected to officiate State,
Regional, and National Tournaments
8. ONLY ASA Umpires are eligible to apply for ISF
(International Softball Federation) certification
which
is required to umpire World Championship, Pan
American Games and the Olympics.
9. ASA Umpires ONLY are eligible to apply for the
MEDAL PROGRAM just for being an ASA Umpire
a. Blue - 3 years
b. Bronze - 5 years
c. Silver - 15 years
d. Gold - 20 years
10.ONLY ASA umpires can apply for the National Indicator
Fraternity and be recognize in the Hall of Fame, Umpire/Case
Book for the umpiring experience and accomplishments.
11. ONLY ASA umpires are eligible for the ASA/USA
Elite Umpire Program based on their outstanding umpire
ability.
12. All forms to sign up for one of the Medal Programs or the National Indicator Award
can be found at the National website www.asasoftball.com . Just print off the form you need, complete it and send it to
you State UIC Johnny Campbell.
HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED?
Have you ever noticed that those individuals in
charge of High School or assigning,
Division one or two Colleges are either ASA
registered "True Blue Umpires"
or received their training through the ASA
program? Have you ever noticed that
most Universities use ONLY trained ASA registered
umpires for their games?
Have you ever noticed that Universities and High
School umpires use either the
ASA uniform OR the same uniform without the ASA
logo on it? Have you ever
notice that OTHER organization have past ASA
umpires training their umpires?
Have you ever wonder why?
THE REASON: ASA has the best training program
in the world, not just the USA,
BUT the world. Yes ASA trains umpires all
over the World to be able to call
International softball. ASA started the
softball program and is the National Governing
Body, the only organization that can call the World
Cup or the Olympics. The most professional, well dressed, and knowledgeable umpire anywhere.
So I guess the question really is WHY WOULDN’T YOU
WANT TO BE AN ASA UMPIRE?
WHAT ARE THE REQUIRMENTS TO CALL
CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY?
1.
To be considered for a
National Tournament you MUST attend the
ASA National School
being held in Albuquerque
in February.
2. You MUST attend one of the NM ASA
State Clinics in 2007
To be considered to call in NM ASA
Championship Play.
2.
You MUST be recommended
by your district UIC and APPROVED by
YOUR
District Commissioner.
WHY? I THOUGHT THE STATE UIC CHOSE THE UMPIRE FOR
CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY
- NO,
the State UIC assigns from the list he is provided
- The
District UIC/District Commissioner sees you on a regular bases NOT the
State Officers
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND ANY OF THESE
THINGS IF I ONLY WANT TO CALL LEAGUE?
1.
To be the very best you
can be.
2.
Years of calling does
not make an umpire good it ONLY makes you an umpire
3.
Everyone needs to learn
the new rules
4.
Everyone needs to have
refresher courses
5.
Most of all Every Team whether
it is league or Championship Play deserves the best. You are the ONLY one on
the field getting paid. Be Professional.
IT IS CALLED PRIDE:
“Pride is a personal commitment.
It is an attitude which separates
EXCELLENCE from MEDIOCRITY”
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Calling in a non sanctioned event
voids all ASA benefits during that event calling in a non sanctioned event in
an ASA uniform is grounds for suspension PLEASE REMEMBER: Always inquire when
asked to umpire is it an ASA Sanction Tournament? Be safe not sorry.
DON’T YOU WANT
TO BE PART OF THE BEST?
If you
need help or have questions contact your District UIC or the State UIC.
NEED TO ORDER
UMPIRE EQUIPMENT?
You can log on
to
www.asasoftball.com and order from the National Office or contact your State
UIC who can get you what you need.
SEE
YOU ON THE FIELDS.
