Umpire of the Year Nominations

Reminder that National and Provincial umpire nominations should be on your mind now that league seasons are wrapping up and championship level umpiring is happening around us.

Provincial: https://asua.ca/new-umpire-year-award/ [New]

Softball Canada:

“2014 UMPIRE OF THE YEAR”

INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS IN YOUR PROVINCE/TERRITORY HAVE THE CHANCE TO SUBMIT THEIR NOMINATION FOR THE 2014 “UMPIRE OF THE YEAR” AWARD.

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR UMPIRES, AND THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS, RECOGNIZED ACROSS CANADA

THE DEADLINE FOR “UMPIRE OF THE YEAR” NOMINATIONS IS: WEDNESDAY, September 3, 2014

THE DESERVING RECIPIENT OF THE 2014 “UMPIRE OF THE YEAR” AWARD WILL BE BROUGHT BY SOFTBALL CANADA TO Charlottetown, PEI FOR TWO DAYS AND ONE NIGHT, AND WILL BE HONOURED AT THE 2014 SOFTBALL CANADA CONGRESS.

THE “UMPIRE OF THE YEAR” NOMINATION FORM IS BELOW, SO HAVE PEOPLE OR GROUPS GET THEIR APPLICATION INTO SOFTBALL CANADA NOW!

Softball Canada Umpire of the YEAR

Do you know an umpire who:

· respects everyone who is involved with the game and demonstrates good sportsmanship?

· is involved with officials program development in your area?

· is a positive umpiring role model?

· tries to become a better umpire through education and training?

· contributes to local umpire programs through instructing or evaluating?

· shares their expertise with the softball community?

If you answered YES to these questions, then this person is a candidate for the 2014 Softball Canada / Home Run Sports Umpire of the Year.

2014 UMPIRE OF THE YEAR
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NOMINATION CRITERIA

1. The umpire shall be a Canadian citizen / landed immigrant.

2. The umpire shall be fully certified (at any softball level) to qualify.

3. The umpire shall have served in a volunteer officiating position(s) for a minimum of 4 years.

4. The umpire shall have contributed to umpire development as an instructor, evaluator, mentor, or program developer.

5. The umpire shall have a high level of officiating ability.

Nominations should include:

• Umpire’s name, address, and phone number(s

• Name, address, and phone number(s) of nominating individual or group

• Record of nominee’s umpiring experience

• Record of umpiring achievements

• Umpire’s role in developing and improving the officiating aspect of the sport

• Personal highlights in 2014

SOFTBALL CANADA

2014 UMPIRE OF THE YEAR

NOMINATION FORM

(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY)

name of person being nominated:
address: telephone #:
home ( ):
work ( ):

name of nominating person/organization:

address: telephone #:
home ( ):
work ( ):

The following information is required for consideration by the Review Committee:

• Number of years the nominee has been actively umpiring:

• Level of umpiring certification:
Slo-Pitch: Fast Pitch:

Please complete the following sections in detail. Give specific examples and provide facts, figures, or additional pages if necessary. Your responses should clearly show how the nominee exemplifies the following, through his/her officiating behaviour.

1. Shows respect for athletes, coaches, other officials, parents, and illustrates a philosophy of fair play:

2. Presents a positive public image of umpiring and the role of the umpire:

3. Strives to improve umpiring effectiveness through active participation in the National Officials Certification Program:

4. Demonstrates consistency, accuracy and a high level of officiating skill, on and off the field:

5. Shows dedication to officials program development through service in volunteer officiating position(s):

6. Contributes to umpire development as an instructor, evaluator, or program developer:

7. Other*: ______________________________

* Include here any outstanding qualities which have not been covered above and which you think should be considered by the Review Committee.

Please send nominations to SOFTBALL CANADA (dozarko@softball.ca) before September 3, 2014.

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