GENERAL INFORMATION
Take the 2010 ASA Exam On-Line
The Exam must be submitted by March 1, 2010
1. Request access to the ASA on-line Exam at the following web site (if you previously requested and received access, do not do this again): http://SoCalASA.UmpAssigner.com
a. Click “New Account Registration”
b. Enter all required fields (create your username), and MI and Address
c. In the field “Your Local Association” select your District (if not sure of your district, select: “So. Cal ASA”
d. Click “Sign me up!”
2. You will receive an email within 2 days with your password. Be sure to check your junk or spam folder in case it is put there.
To prevent this you may want to go to your anti-spam program and add this as a valid email sender: systems@umpassigner.com.
Once your password is received you may sign into the web site (same URL) and take the Exam.
You may print it before taking the Exam. Click “Take ASA Exam”, scroll down and click “Click here”.
3. Take the Exam by signing into the web site: http://SoCalASA.UmpAssigner.com
4. Click “Take ASA Exam” on the left side of the screen. If you want to dual-certify you must take the Exam twice, once as Fast-Pitch and once as Slow-Pitch.
a. You may suspend the Exam at any time and return at a later time to finish it by either clicking on “Suspend exam” or logging out.
The next time you sign in and select “Take ASA Exam” it will take you to the next question to be answered.
b. Do not click on “Submit Exam for Grading” until you are completely finished.
5. Once you complete and submit the Exam you will immediately be given your grade and the question numbers which are incorrect.
You will also be sent an email with your results. Save this email for your records.
6. If you do not pass the Exam with a grade of 85% or better and you want to be Certified, you may do one of the of these options (email or postmark must be before March 13, 2010):
a. Forward the email with your results to bennettjoh@sbcglobal.net with the correct answer and rule reference for each incorrect answer.
OR
b. Print the email you receive. Write clearly the correct answer and the rules references next to each incorrect answer.
Mail to the UDUIC: John Bennett, 6263 E. Via Ribazo, Anaheim, CA 92807.
Pictures
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SoCal ASA "Districts"
There are eight districts in Southern California to support umpire development.
These districts are broken down by geographic region. There will be the creation of an 8th district, the NorthEastearn District that will pull from both the Northern District and the Eastern District.
Those districts are:
Northern District - Central District - Eastern District - Western District -
LA Southbay District - South San Diego District - North San Diego District - North Eastern District
WHAT IS SoCAL ASA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
The Southern California Amateur Softball Association (SoCal ASA) is an affiliate of the ASA/USA Softball, the National Governing Body (NGB) of amateur softball in the United States. The responsibilities of SoCal ASA include the regulation of competition, and the assurance of fairness and equal opportunity to all who participate in ASA-USA Softball within Southern California.
SoCal ASA is a non-government, non-partisan and non-profit organization that is staffed by volunteers who are dedicated to the advancement of softball at all levels of play. SoCal ASA accepts any person that qualifies as an amateur, regardless of sex, color, creed or national origin. Through the dedicated efforts of the commissioner and his staff, Southern California has one of the best softball programs in the United States.
HOW THE SOCAL ASA OPERATES
The SoCal ASA program is coordinated and administered by a Commissioner (Phil Gutierrez) who is appointed by ASA-USA Softball. The commissioner is responsible for appointing an umpire-in-chief (UIC), a youth commissioner (JO), player representatives, and any other appointment necessary to administer the program. With the approval of the Commissioner, the JO Commissioner is responsible for appointing District Commissioners and Assistant District Commissioners and the SoCal UIC is responsible for appointing Deputy UICs, District UICs, and any assistants that are necessary. The SoCal UIC is Ms. Christina Drumm.
Umpires have the opportunity to join the SoCal ASA through membership in the ASA-USA Softball Umpire Program that provides many benefits. Individuals wishing to become ASA-USA Softball umpires register through the state UIC, deputy UIC (SP) or the district UICs.
UMPIRE PROGRAM
Each year nearly 1500 umpires register and nearly 500 umpires certify in Southern California. Ms. Christina Drumm , the SoCal UIC is responsible for developing the best umpires possible for the teams that play softball under the ASA-USA Softball banner. Through the dedication and efforts of the state UIC and his staff, the SoCal ASA umpire-training program is second to none and produces some of the finest umpires in the world. The formal training includes the National Umpire Schools, regional rules and mechanics clinics, as well as SoCal ASA rules clinics and mechanics clinics.
Registered ASA-USA Softball umpires have the opportunity to become “tournament certified” and participate in championship play. Certification is accomplished by attending an annual rules clinic, usually held the first weekend in February, attending one of several mechanics clinics, and attaining a passing grade on the annual ASA umpire exam. The umpire exam is administered at the mechanics clinics and is issued as a take-home exam on alternating years. Once a year, usually during April, the UIC staff meets to assign certified umpires to championship tournaments. Contracts are then mailed to those umpires selected to umpire in championship competition.
SoCal ASA umpires are ones of pride gained through the training program, the uniform they wear, the assignments received at the local level, state and national level, and the recognition received during their career. Each is important to the umpire program. As each game is conducted, the umpire has the responsibility to administer the game in accordance with the ASA guidelines. The goal of the SoCal ASA Umpire Program is to provide each umpire with an opportunity to be successful in completing this responsibility and to help the umpire reach his or her personal goals.
Within each District are independent local umpire associations that hold meetings, host refresher clinics, and provide umpiring services to local leagues. Local associations offer its members an opportunity to build camaraderie and to “stay sharp” on the latest techniques, rule interpretations, field mechanics, umpiring philosophies and game management year round. Ask your District UIC for information on a local association near you!