Umpiring Clinic Set for March 13-14, 2010

The Second Annual Humboldt Area Softball Umpiring Clinic is scheduled for the weekend of March 13th and March 14th. This clinic is affiliated with Amateur Softball Association and CA State High School Athletic Association.

The clinic will be held on Saturday, March 13 and Sunday March 14 on or near the campus of HSU from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. It will be taught by qualified instructors with experience in collegiate, high school, and ASA softball.

We plan to cover:

· Up-to-date rules and mechanics (where to move for different plays)

· Umpire signals

· Placement drills

· Plate “mechanics”, for both Fast pitch and slow pitch

· Slow pitch and Fast Pitch positioning

· We will also attend (at least a part of the) HSU Women’s Softball game on Saturday.

There is a two-day commitment to be certified as ASA umpire. Initial high school official training is also being built in to the clinic. Upon certification, you will receive 2010 Membership in ASA, recognizable across USA and Canada. And, you’ll be Insured for $2,000,000 liability coverage.

Lunch will be provided on Saturday.

The cost for the clinic is $50.00.

We are offering a rebate of up to $25 if you agree to umpire five (5) dates for Humboldt County’s only ASA softball league, the Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association during April and May. Rebates will be provided with regular payment for games. (Regular pay is $30/game… normally 2 games per evening.)

A clinic registration form is available by contacting Gary McLachlan at umpiringisgreat@gmail.com or call him at 707-502-9361.

We'll see you there!