Blues from around the region gather in their uniforms on March 15th in Portland OR at the Airport Sheraton. We come together to practice, learn, and develop the very best knowledge and skills to become better umpires on the field. Members from the ASA National Umpiring Staff come to share their decades of knowledge and experience and stories that find a way to touch each umpire – new or advanced – with just the right tidbit that is needed at just the right time.

The SMSUA Board has approved funding for returning SMSUA members to help cover the cost of your registration – IF YOU LET US KNOW WE WILL TAKE THE $80 OUT AS A DRAW FROM YOUR 2013 EARNINGS! Click here for the registration form, fill it out and either pay for it yourself and send it in to the address listed OR send it to Kayleen or Tom in an email saying you want to have the registration cost taken from your 2013 pay. Deadline for this special service is JANUARY 10, 2013.

Clinic Information 

March 15-17 2013

Entry fee is $80 prior to January 15th, $90 after January 15.

Sheraton Portland Airport  / click here for reservations

8235 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97220

Registration form

SMSUA is happy to announce our 2013  training dates for 1st and 2nd year umpires.

We are excited to welcome and train new umpires looking to join the Blue fraternity. First year umpires are required to complete training prior to working games, 2nd year umpires are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions.  All association umpires are welcome to attend to refresh their skills and knowledge! We encourage our veteran umpires to bring in new members and guide them through training.

All classroom training sessions will take place  Tyee Educational Complex from 6:30-9:30 PM,  dates are:

Monday January 28

Wednesday January 30

Monday February 4

Wednesday February 20

Gym sessions are confirmed  at the Acers Practice Facility.

February 2, 10 am – 1 pm

February 13, 6:30-9:30 pm

Check out the calendar for more information.

Please keep an eye on our calendar for updated dates and times.

For more information on SMSUA and becoming a member click here, or contact us with any questions.

New Changes to Batting Out of Order for 2013!

Hey Blues!

Hot off the press!  ASA 2013 rule changes are posted on-line here.

Brief highlights include:

1. There’s a new 2013 Certification Mark for bats – bats with the 2013 mark are allowed ONLY in Slow Pitch
2. 14U Girls pitch from 43’ and can wear metal cleats
3. JO Boys FP pitching rule now models the Men’s pitching rule
4. In Batting Out of Order (for all games EXCEPT Co-Ed) – if the incorrect batter is discovered after the turn at bat, the time at bat is negated (batter cannot be called “out” or “safe”).  The batter who should have batted is out, any runners who were called out remain out, and any runners who were NOT called out must return to the base occupied at time of pitch.

Check out the link for more changes and comments. And we’ll definitely get more information to you soon!