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Message from Georgia ASA Commissioner, Al Dattolo, Concerning King of the Mountain (Jan. 31, 2013):
Please be advised that the CAMSPORTS "King of the Mountain" Tournament is NOT a sanctioned ASA Tournament. While they are requiring teams meet certain ASA criteria, the tournament has NOT been sanctioned by ASA nor has ASA been contacted concerning this tournament.

2013 Umpire Letter From  Region 4/Georgia ASA UIC Jimmy Derrick:
Georgia ASA Umpires: Download the 2013 Umpire Welcome Letter from Region 4/Georgia ASA Umpire In Chief Jimmy Derrick. In the letter, Jimmy will update umpires on his new duties with the ASA National Staff, umpire achievements in 2012 and the change of venue for the 2013 umpire state clinic. All Georgia ASA umpires should download and read this letter.

New Certification Mark for Slow Pitch Bats Manufactured in 2013 and Beyond
A new Certification Mark will be used on all future bat models manufactured FOR THE GAME OF SLOW PITCH for 2013 and beyond. The new certification mark will look like the image to the right (ASA Shield). The current 2000 and 2004 Certification Marks will continue to be valid Marks for the existing Slow Pitch bats, while any new models produced by the manufacturers will display the new Certification Mark. All bats currently listed on the approved bat lists will remain legal for ASA/USA Softball play. ASA/USA Softball will continue to perform random testing of all approved models to verify conformance of the approved bat performance standard and any model found out of compliance could be added to the non-approved list. All models currently listed on the non-approved list will not be allowed in ASA/USA Softball play.

Please note, there will NOT be any changes for Certification Mark and Test Standard for all bats used in the game of ASA/USA Fast Pitch Softball for the 2013 season. The current 2000 and 2004 Certification Marks will continue to be the appropriate Marks for Fast Pitch, and any new models produced by the manufacturers will continue to display the 2004 Certification Mark.

Clarification: If the new ASA stamp is on the bat, it CANNOT be used in the game in fast pitch, but it CAN be used in the game of slow pitch

For more information on Certified Equipment, click here. | ASA YouTube Explanations: Certification Marks | Fast Pitch Bats | Slow Pitch Bats
 

Jimmy Derrick Named ASA Region 4 Umpire-In-Chief
Georgia ASA Umpire-In-Chief, Jimmy Derrick, has been named the ASA South Atlantic (Region 4) Umpire-In-Chief (UIC) by the commissioners of Region 4 meeting in Dallas this week for the ASA Annual Meeting. Derrick will be filling the role previously held by Dick Gayler, who is stepping down due to new demands by his professional career outside of softball. 

Georgia Commissioner, Al Dattolo, announced Derrick will continue in his appointment as Georgia ASA UIC in addition to his new responsibilities with the region. Gayler, a resident of Georgia, will remain active in ASA at the region, state and local levels and has been appointed to the Georgia ASA State Umpire Administrative Board. Gayler served 11 years as the Region 4 UIC after serving five years as the Metro Atlanta UIC. His leadership and training played a tremendous impact in the advancement of Georgia and the region in ASA over the past two decades. 

Derrick brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Region 4 UIC. A 32-year veteran ASA umpire, he is starting his 12th year as a Metro/State UIC. In 2002 he was named the Metro Atlanta UIC and was appointed the Georgia State UIC when Georgia and Metro Atlanta merged in 2006. He has umpired in 18 ASA National Championships and been the UIC or Assistant UIC for eight additional ASA Nationals. His ASA Championships as an umpire include the 18-Gold FP, Men’s Super SP, Hooter’s Championship Series, Men’s Armed Forces SP and the “Battle of the Border.” Derrick is a charter member of the ASA Elite Umpire Program, a member of the National Indicator Fraternity and has achieved all levels of the ASA Medals Program. He is Qualified and Certified is an ISF in slow pitch umpire. He received the Region 4 “Award of Excellence” in 2007. Derrick has instructed and/or coordinated numerous ASA and NFHS umpire schools at the local/metro/state and national levels, including coordinating two national umpire schools and three advanced camps in Georgia.

Derrick received his MBA in 2008. He lives in Douglasville, GA, with his wife and two daughters.

ASA Rule and Code changes for 2013 - Includes 14U pitching distance and cleats
ASA voted in changes to the 14U FP rules at its Annual National Meeting in Dallas in November. Beginning in 2013, 14U Class A & B will extend the pitching distance to 43 feet and allow 14U A & B players to wear metal cleats. As always, these and all ASA rules are intended for ASA Championship play. Local and not ASA-qualifying tournaments may or may not adhere to these rules.
See a full LIST OF 2013 RULE CHANGES WITH COMMENTS HERE. Also check out the 2013 ASA CODE CHANGES WITH COMMENTS for changes to the ASA code which include (but are not limited to) JO staff proof of background check, procedure when rule 3 (equipment) is violated and 18A team eligibility to participate in 18-Gold qualifiers.

2013 Zone Umpire Clinics/Schools Coming Soon! -- Updated February 26, 2013
Check back here for a list of updated Zone umpire meetings and clinics.

Date Clinic Title Location Contact
Sat., Jan. 26, 2013 -- 9:00 a.m.  

(Registration: 8:30 a.m.)

Georgia ASA State Clinic

($10 clinic fee at door)

NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR:

Greystone Power
4040 Bankhead Highway

Douglasville, GA 30134

Jimmy Derrick (Georgia ASA UIC)
404-863-2954
umpjimmyd@aol.com
Sun., Jan. 27, 2013 -- 2:00 p.m.

(uniform sales begin at 1:30 p.m.)

Zone 1 Clinic Lockheed Elem. School
1205 Merritt Road
Marietta, GA 30062
Jodie Rowell (Zone 1 UIC)
706-291-8457
uiczone1@yahoo.com

 Monday, Feb 11 -- 7:00 PM

Zone 4 Clinic Activities Building
Bunten Rd Park
3180 Bunten Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
Craig Stone (Zone 4 UIC)
678-618-3901
umpcraig@comcast.net
Saturday, February 16, 2013 -- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.)

Georgia ASA Umpire Development School - North
(Fast & Slow Pitch)

$30 Fee: Lunch & School Shirt Provided

PHOTO SLIDESHOW | PHOTO GALLERY

Central Park
2300 Keith Bridge Road
Cumming, GA 30040

Jim Hiett
Georgia ASA Umpire Coordinator
404-275-8361
jim_asatrainer@comcast.net
Tues., Feb. 19, 2013 -- 7:00 p.m.

(uniform sales begin at 6:30 p.m.)

Zone 2 Clinic Old Atlanta Park Recreation Center
810 Nichols Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
Tim Smith (Zone 2 UIC)
404-786-4259
tim@gwinnettumpires.com
Saturday, February 23, 2013 -- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.)

Georgia ASA Umpire Development School - South
(Fast & Slow Pitch)

$30 Fee: Lunch & School Shirt Provided

Registration Form

Tiff County Rec Depart. Special Activities Bldg.
202 Baldwin Drive

Tifton, GA 31793

PARKING MAP: CLICK HERE

Lee Folsom
Georgia ASA Asst. Umpire-In-Chief
229-561-3202
sogaump@windstream.net
Monday, March 11, 2013 (DATE CHANGE)--
7:00 p.m.
Zone 3 Clinic Heritage Park
101 Lake Dow Road
McDonough, GA
Larry McCaden (Zone 3 UIC)
404-281-2517
Lamac44@aol.com
TBA Zone 5 Clinic TBD  
TBA Zone 6 Clinic TBD Lee Folsom (Zone 6 UIC)
229-561-3202
sogaump@windstream.net

Georgia ASA Featured in December 2011 Ball and Strikes Magazine
Check out the December 2011 edition of Ball and Strikes Magazine. Georgia ASA is the featured association on page 40 of the magazine (pg 42 of the linked pdf file). In addition, the magazine reviews the 2011 ASA season and recaps the ASA National Convention with highlights of 2012 Playing Rule Changes and gives an insiders look at USA Softball.

Is Dirt a Foreign Substance In Regards to Fast Pitch Pitching Rule?
There has been a lot of discussion locally and nationally about this rule recently ... particularly if the pitcher in the ASA fast pitch game chooses to place dirt on his/her hand, must they first wipe (or appear to wipe) the dirt off before touching the ball to avoid an illegal pitch. The short answer is NO. Dirt is NOT be considered a foreign substance. The pitcher touching dirt and going directly to the ball would NOT constitute and illegal pitch due to placing a foreign substance on the ball (in other words ... this IS legal). For more detailed information about this rule, please open this link to ASA's National Director of Umpires, Kevin Ryan, who addressed this issue in 2010. Any further questions, please contact Georgia ASA Umpire-In-Chief, Jimmy Derrick.

Facebook LogoTwitter logoGeorgia ASA Creates Facebook and Twitter Pages for Georgia ASA UMPIRES
Umpires: Now you have a Facebook page dedicated to Georgia ASA umpires ... as well as a Georgia ASA Umpires Twitter Page. After a successful first year with the Georgia ASA Association Facebook and Association Twitter pages in 2010, which generated over 850 followers, Georgia ASA decided to extended the new form of communication to umpires. The original Association Facebook and Twitter pages will still be heavily active with status updates/tweets on tournaments, rules, national berths, web site updates, meetings, photos, video and more. Umpire information will still be posted on the existing association sites, but the new umpire sites will allow for more in-depth umpire-centric content. The new umpire sites will, of course, be tailored for Georgia ASA Umpires, but anyone is welcome (and encouraged) to "Like It" on Facebook or become a "Follower" on Twitter. We look forward to seeing you as on our new Social Media sites!

Document of Rule Differences Between Fast Pitch and Slow Pitch
EP, DP or Flex? What's the run limit? When do you call time? If you're jumping back and forth between fast pitch and slow pitch, then the ASA's document of rule difference between ASA fast pitch and slow pitch is for you. This document should be be in the equipment bag of every Georgia ASA umpire who spends time behind plate both wearing and not wearing a mask.

ASA Document of Rule Differences Between ASA/NFHS/NCAA 
Are you a Georgia ASA Umpire who also umpires Georgia High School Softball in the fall? Or do you umpire some NCAA games in the spring? Umpire all three? With three rulebooks to memorize, it would help to have a chart explaining the differences between the three types of ball. ASA has answered that need and has published a document of rules differences between ASA, Federation and NCAA. This document is a must for Georgia ASA umpires who also work high school and/or college ball.

Georgia ASA Umpire Code of Ethics
ASA umpires are professional umpires. We get paid to umpire amateur athletes. As individual professionals, we have a responsibility to the players, fans, other umpires, our associations, ASA and ourselves to meet a high standard of professionalism both on and off the field. All Georgia ASA Umpires are expected to know and follow the Georgia ASA Umpire Code of Ethics. Georgia ASA takes this very seriously. Umpires not following this document may be brought in front of the Georgia ASA disciplinary committee and are subject to disciplinary action. Any questions regarding this code, please contact Jimmy Derrick.

Georgia ASA Awarded Three National Championships for 2014
Georgia ASA has been awarded two 2014 National Championships at the 81st Annual ASA National Council Meeting in Dallas, TX in mid-November, 2012. Georgia ASA will be hosting the following 2014 National Championships:

  • ASA Fast Pitch Girls' 18-under GOLD Southern – Cumming, GA (July 27 - Aug 3, 2014)
  • ASA Fast Pitch Girls' 14-under Southern - Columbus, GA (July 27 - Aug 3, 2014)
  • ASA Fast Pitch Girls' "B" 18-under Southern - Columbus, GA (July 29 - Aug. 3, 2014)

Many J.O. Fast Pitch Class "A" teams from around Georgia will be working toward a National Title in 2014. The USA/ASA Class "A" National Locations for 2013 are as follows:

  • USA/ASA Girls’ 10-Under “A” Fast Pitch – Johnson City, TN (July 27 - Aug 3, 2014)
  • USA/ASA Girls’ 12-Under “A” Fast Pitch – Bloomington, IN (July 27 - Aug 3, 2014)
  • USA/ASA Girls’ 14-Under “A” Fast Pitch – San Diego, CA (July 27 - Aug 3, 2014)
  • USA/ASA Girls’ 16-Under “A” Fast Pitch – Salem, VA (July 27 - Aug 3, 2014)
  • USA/ASA Girls’ 18-Under “A” Fast Pitch – Montgomery, AL (July 27 - Aug 3, 2014)
  • USA/ASA Girls’ 18-Under GOLD Fast Pitch – Oklahoma City, OK (July 20 - 26, 2014)

Click HERE for a full list of 2014 National Championships

Georgia ASA is preparing to host two ASA National Championship this year (2013):

  • ASA Men’s Slow Pitch Southern Class "D" - Cumming, GA (Aug 31 - Sept 2, 2013)
  • Girls’ 12-Under Class "A" Southern  - Columbus, GA (July 24-28, 2013)

Many J.O. Fast Pitch Class "A" teams from around Georgia will be working toward a National Title in 2013. The USA/ASA Class "A" National Locations for 2013 are as follows:

  • USA/ASA Girls’ 10-Under “A” Fast Pitch – Bowing Green, KY (July 28 - Aug. 4, 2013)
  • USA/ASA Girls’ 12-Under “A” Fast Pitch – Chattanooga, TN (July 28 - Aug. 4, 2013)
  • USA/ASA Girls’ 14-Under “A” Fast Pitch – Normal, IL (July 28 - Aug. 4, 2013)
  • USA/ASA Girls’ 16-Under “A” Fast Pitch – Sunnyvale, CA (July 28 - Aug. 4, 2013)
  • USA/ASA Girls’ 18-Under “A” Fast Pitch – Salem, VA (July 28 - Aug. 4, 2013)
  • USA/ASA Girls’ 18-Under GOLD Fast Pitch – Clearwater, FL (July 22 - 27, 2013)

Click HERE for a full list of 2013 National Championships.

I Want to Umpire in an ASA National. What Do I Need to do?
The first thing to do is get paper qualified for the current season. This means that you meet all of the requirements to be put on the list of potential umpires to be selected from Georgia ASA to work an ASA National. The paper qualification requirements for 2010 are as follows:

  • Attend at least ONE of the following schools or clinics:
  • Work at least 10 local association ASA assignments
  • Be in good standing with Georgia ASA and the ASA National Office

After you meet the above requirements, make sure to inform the UIC of your local association, Georgia ASA District and Georgia ASA Zone.

 

 

 
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