Howard County
Officials
2008 Initial Membership
Meeting
Agenda
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Introductions
Schedule
HCR&P
HCO Officers
Contact Information
Reporting Information
MDDCASA Information
Uniforms
Cost Information
Evaluations
Lightning Guidelines
Technical Out
Jewelry
Field Information
Rule Changes
Mechanics Changes
Web Sites
2008 Important Dates
Start of HCYP Season
April 05
Early Bird Tournaments (Men and Coed)
April 05 – 06
Beginning of League Play
April 13
Howard Special Olympics
18 May
Cedar Lane Classic (Men and Coed)
June 07 – 08
CWF COED Classic
June 28 - 29
Coed League Play-Offs
July 12 – 13
Men’s League Play-Offs
July 19 – 20
Fire Fighters
September 12 – 14
Ted Wolf Tournament
October 11 – 12
HCO Officers
The Good, The Bad, and
The Ugly
HCO Officers
Opportunities
• Slow Pitch
 Howard County Parks & Rec (April Through
October)
• Men
• Women
• Co-Rec
 APL (July through September)
 Woodbine (April through September)
• Men
• Women
• Co-Rec
• Fast Pitch
 HCYP (In House and Travel) (April through
June)
 EYO (In House and Travel) (April Through
June)
• Kickball
 Howard County Parks & Rec (April
Through October)
Scheduling Software
• WHY????????
– Move into 21st Century
– HCO Handles in excess of 3000 games per
year
– Centralized (Net) Availability
– Email Notifications
– Ease of Change
• Different SW evaluated
– Versatility
– Cost
• SW Vendors
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Arbiter
ISOCS
Assign by Web
All American Sportsware
Assignment Server
• NEED FULL UMPIRE PARTICIPATION
TO WORK
No Change!!!
• Monthly Schedules
• Please stay at field until your relief
appears. If no umpire relieves you,
please do the games (and let me know)!
• If you ever see teams at one of our fields
without an umpire, stick around and help
if possible (and let me know). You will be
paid!
• Notify me in case of any changes
• Notify me if you travel to a field and do
not complete the game
• Notify me if you do not complete an
assignment
• Notify me in case of any personal
problems that will hinder your ability to
complete a future assignment
• Notify me if another umpire appears at
your field
• Please provide early notice for any
changes!
• Always say hello to your fellow
umpires!!!!!!!!!
Who To Contact
Scheduler: John Calamari
Email:
[email protected]
Home:
410-750-8302 (before 10:00)
Work:
410-765-9412 (emergency)
Cell:
410-292-2101
1. Game not
played
UIC:
Ralph
Eggento completion
2. Two Umpires
at field
Email:
[email protected]
Home:
410-766-8403
3. Cover for
a no show
Work:
4. Forfeit443-479-9299
Cell:
410-925-2031
Notify that night or the next day.
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2.
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4.
Rules Question
Protest
Ejection
Injury
Reporting Info
• Must to be notified by 6:00 am the next day
Must Be
By
•oMust
fillReported
out appropriate
form
6:00 am Next Day
Ejection
Ejected Player
Reason
For Ejection
All Reports
NOTE: All Ejections Must
Umpire Name
Be Reported
Protest
Injury


TeamsSituation
Involved
Game
Play
and
Ruling
 Game
Information
WhatDate,
Is Being
Protested
Time,
Field
Applicable Rule(s)
Injured Player
Description Of Play
Actions Taken
DO NOT HELP
Uniforms
What Does It Cost?
FAST PITCH
Jacket – Zip Up
Hat – Pro Mesh
Plate
Field
Shirt
Plate
Field
Pants
Socks – Black
Shoes
Plate
Field
Belt
Ball Bag
Indicator
Plate Brush
Mask
Chest Protector
Shin Guards
WSI Hard Cup
Line Up Card Holder
Timer
ASA Registration
HCO Registration
$47.00
$17.00
$17.00
$25.00
$25.00
$45.00
$4.00
$98.00
$35.00
$13.00
$11.00
$4.00
$4.00
$29.00
$39.00
$29.00
$6.50
$3.00
$15.00
$40.00
$25.00
SLOW PITCH
Jacket – Zip Up
Hat – Pro Mesh
Field
Shirt
Field
Shorts
Socks – White
Shoes
Field
Belt
Ball Bag
Indicator
Plate Brush
Line Up Card Holder
Timer
ASA Registration
HCO Registration
$47.00
$17.00
$25.00
$30.00
$5.00
$35.00
$13.00
$11.00
$4.00
$4.00
$3.00
$15.00
$40.00
$25.00
Evaluations
New Form
Done by Board and Veteran Umpires
Immediate Feedback
Scheduled
Lightning
• If you see it!!
• If you hear it!!!
• Wait 30 minutes!!!
Technical Out
Avoid Ejection
Offense
Defense
JEWELRY
ASA Rule (3.6.F)
Exposed Jewelry, which is judged by the
HCO Policy
umpire to be dangerous, must be removed
No Exposed Jewelry
and may not be worn during the game.
Flat Wedding Bands OK
Medical alert bracelets or necklaces are not
ENFORCEMENT
Second
First
Offense Jewelry
Medical Alert
NotOffense
Considered
considered jewelry. If worn, they must be
(Must Be Taped)
taped to the body so the medical alert
information remains visible.
All Leagues
Technical Out HCRP Only
Field Information
DIRECTIONS
RAIN
NUMBERS
Web Sites
ASA Sites
(Local and National)
Sites for Organizations
We Cover
ASA Banned Bat Lists
Uniform Order
http://www.officialgear.com
Rule Changes