I like walking into the dugout and having one of the kids say, "Yeah! Miss Rita's umpiring today!" My number one motivation for being as good as I can be. And...
I enjoy the opportunity to work with other good umpires, the comradery, and I really enjoy the first tournament game of the season hearing the kids saying in a...
I get a big kick out of hearing a few of the players say " we have a real umpire for our game " ( then the coaches say"mmmm ooooh great it's Joey at least it ...
I get a big kick out of hearing a few of the players say " we have a real umpire for our game " ( then the coaches say"mmmm ooooh great it's Joey at least it ...
Dave, Maybe in your case, it's the "sound of snow shovels clearing the base paths"! LOL Bruce Taylor AZ D5 UIC ... ============= How can one smell the freshly...
Hi you all. My name is Ed Newbegin and I have been umpiring since 1992. I started at CA-57 as UIC of Dublin Little League the minute I got off the bus from...
That moment working the dish when I realize I'm "in the zone". I see every pitch, I'm calm and composed and I can actually hear and believe that voice in my...
We haven't worked together yet! Your response reminded me of the regular season game when three of us showed up to a Junior game so that we could practice...
welcome Ed.EJ'S less than one a year good They are like cigareetes!some times your going to need one I have had 2 in 6 years.softer and gentler:) Chip ...
... umpiring?" ... to ... Without a doubt, it's knowing that I have a chance to be on a baseball field to witness a play or effort that goes beyond the normal ...
Nope I am not currently a member ( or am I)? Ron A. ... From: Joe Chipponeri To: WRLLUmpires@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 3:38 PM Subject:...
Welome aboard Ed Ron Ainslie Ca-D-15 (up in the foothills) ... From: gregjorgensenlives To: WRLLUmpires@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 5:16 PM...
Welcome aboard Ed. Keep us posted on your pursuit of that NCAA softball action & good luck. I've had the fortune of working several leagues this fall, which I...
Okay, I got sucked in by the promise of a relaxed atmosphere where one can lurk and post without worrying about getting ripped into, etc. That would be such a...
Welcome aboard Charlie. The regional experience is certainly a great event and congratulations on working it this year. I was also fortunate to meet a lot of...
John wrote, "Without a doubt, it's knowing that I have a chance to be on a baseball field to witness a play or effort that goes beyond the normal capabilities...
Ok, everybody has had some great answers but I am going to put a little bit of a twist on my original post. What is your favorite ON- THE-FIELD part of...
My favorite part of umpiring? Without a doubt it has to be having the capability of being able to walk to my after the last pitch on the opening day! ...
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John wrote, "Without a doubt, it's knowing that I have a chance to be on a baseball field to witness a play or effort that goes beyond the normal capabilities...
I like lots of what an umpire does both on and off the diamond. To narrow it down to a favorite part eliminates what makes a good umpire. I have read lots of...
Look for me at the state tournaments last year. You can tell me all the stories everyone else is tired of hearing. ;) I was there 2005. Rita ... an ... ...