Alberta Softball Umpires Association (ASUA)

E-mail: education@asua.ca (more…)

Softball Canada introduced a new service recognition program in 2019, which was to be presented to the umpires in 2020.  Due to the world pandemic the presentation of these pins was delayed.  The ASUA will plan a special presentation when we are able at a future date, but in the meantime these pins will be delivered to the Zone executive to distribute. The province would like to acknowledge the following individuals for their years of service to the umpire program: 25+ Years of service Tim Becklake-Zone 3 Ross Towers-Zone 4 Glen Dolynchuk-Zone 6 A Harry Clements-Zone 3 Ken Wamsley-Zone 4...

On behalf of the chair, Kris Hartley (Zone 3) and the ASUA executive we are delighted to announce the following individuals who will be part of the Education committee: 2-Year Term Brad Lyon – Zone 4 Ryan Webber – Zone 6 1-Year Term Emma Jerome Smith – Zone 3 Adrian Gaudet – Zone 8 Ronda Danchuk – Zone 6 Kris feels there is a good mixture of geographical representation with a broad range of skills and experience that include SP, minor programs, adult education and virtual experience. These individuals will all the skills and experience will complement the group. The...

The ASUA Education Team (Kris Hartley and Frankie Billingsley) hosted “Pre and Post-Game Discussions” Webinar on Tuesday August 4 at 7:00 p.m. This was Frankie's final official contribution to ASUA as she has recently relocated to Toronto to pursue new challenges. ASUA would like to recognize her for her outstanding time and commitment to bettering Softball Umpires in Alberta. Being a very approachable umpire, she always had excellent words of wisdom to share both on and off the diamond. Frankie will always be an asset to the Softball Community. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive updates for future...

The ASUA Education Team (Kris Hartley and Frankie Billingsley) hosted the second edition of the “Conferencing: When Umpires Need to Chat” Webinar on Tuesday June 16 at 7:00 p.m. This version of the webinar includes feature video clips throughout. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive updates for future Webinars. June 16, 2020 https://youtu.be/FPBTLxE365o Powerpoint