There are many reasons for umpiring. They include a love of the game, the needs of the players, physical fitness, personal challenge and lastly earning a few spending bucks.
Love of the Game
Many umpires officiate for the love of the game.
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Physical Fitness
Many umpires enjoy the physical activity that is so critical to quality officiating.
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Personal Challenge
Umpires take great delight in the challenge of officiating.
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Money
While umpires enjoy the money that they make, that is not the real reason why they officiate.
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Whatever your reason for umpiring, it needs to be fulfilling and rewarding. The game cannot continue without officials. The players cannot expect to play in a fair and safe environment without officials. You will likely never find another hobby with as many personal challenges. You can even make some money to treat yourself or your loved ones.
The Strike Zone is defined as that area over homeplate the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint between the top of the shoulders and the top of the uniform pants, and the lower level is a line at the hollow beneath the kneecap. The Strike Zone shall be determined from the batter's stance as the batter is prepared to swing at a pitched ball.
UmpiresWanted
The NJBUA is looking for umpires! We offer training in rules and mechanics instruction for individuals wishing to become umpires for high school and independent league play. An excellent opportunity for personal growth and commitment to the sport. Click on "Contact Us" or call 856-424-7069 for more information. Also, Click on Cadet Tab for Cadet School Information!!
JOINING NASO
The National Association of Sports Officials is an association which increases an official's awareness for all components of his sport. Referee Magazine is sent to your home as a perk of the joing fee. News clips, rule changes, interpretations, briefs and much more are all available for viewing and reading on their website. A yearly convention allows you to meet other officials, some of worldy renown, at breakfast or luncheon meetings, seminars and lectures where ideas are exchanged and cultivated. A small reward of meeting these officials from across the country are the bonding which takes place, and then the possible scheduling assignments coming from assignors across the country to such events as the Fireworks Tournament in Colorado or the Bobby Sox Tournament in California. Another exciting event is exchanging association patches and insignia from these same officials. Makes for a real nice collection.
Finally, joing NASO gives an official an all around, any sport, source of immediate information on any topic. Phone numbers are available, links on the website for questions are available and an official has a real feeling of "belonging". Consider joing NASO today for an experience which will move you both forward, and up!
www.naso.org
This year’s NJSIAA high school interpretation meeting will be held Monday, February 2nd, at 7:00 PM at Eastern High School. All high school varsity baseball and softball umpires are required to attend this rules interpretation meeting.
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