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		<title>May ASA Plays and Clarifications</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 03:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kayleenrae</dc:creator>
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      The May Plays and Clarifications from ASA are here and will give you information on how to rule on pitchers who &#8220;push, drag, push&#8221; as well as great information on obstructed runners and the look back rule. Click here for the full document.]]></description>
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		<title>Congrats to Umpires Selected for Post-Season!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 20:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kayleenrae</dc:creator>
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      Congratulations to the umpires who worked hard all season and have been selected to post-season games. Here&#8217;s the full list: ASA Slow Pitch National Selections Kevin Nishikawa &#8211; Men&#8217;s 45+ Western; Sean Wells – Men&#8217;s D Eastern ASA Fast Pitch National Selections and Community College Championship Charles Colburn – ASA/USA 16U; Kayleen Dunson &#8211; Women&#8217;s Major; Chris Ethington&#8230; <a href="http://smsua.org/1154">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Checking Bats?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 19:34:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kayleenrae</dc:creator>
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      We all should be checking to make sure bats are legal before each game we do. All bats should have the ASA approved certification mark for 2000 or 2004 and be free of burrs, dents, cracks and rattles. Check out this handy &#8220;Quick Guide&#8221; on how to inspect bats. The ASA website is the best&#8230; <a href="http://smsua.org/1139">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Jack Reynolds &#8211; Or why the May 19-20 Tournament Matters</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kayleenrae</dc:creator>
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      Many of you knew Jack as a friend, a mentor, a partner on a ballgame but for those who never met the man Jack Reynolds was an umpire in Seattle who dedicated a softball career to helping umpires get better. Jack was a Hall of Famer in two sports. He is in the National Collegiate&#8230; <a href="http://smsua.org/1112">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>ASA&#8217;s April Rules and Plays</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kayleenrae</dc:creator>
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      Is it legal to remove your mask with both hands while staring out in awe with your mouth agape &#8211; cute as a button? Well, you probably won&#8217;t find the answer to that question in the ASA April Rules Clarifications just posted, but you will find lots of other great stuff. Thanks to Lou McCaffery&#8217;s grand&#8230; <a href="http://smsua.org/1101">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Fast Pitch Advanced Camp &#8211; June 19-24</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kayleenrae</dc:creator>
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      If you are a fast pitch umpire who wants to step up your game in a BIG way, consider attending the ASA Fast Pitch Umpire Advanced Camp. The Camp is held in Waxahachie, Texas this year and promises to be a great one. You&#8217;ll get expert instruction from the top tier of the ASA national&#8230; <a href="http://smsua.org/1094">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Test Night April 16th!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:48:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Peterson</dc:creator>
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      Hey Blues! Come join us for the last general membership meeting of the year April 16th at 6:30 at the Tyee Educational Complex. We will be serving up the ASA test and snacks (we had to cancel the chili cook-off &#8211; we&#8217;re sorry if you were looking forward to it). If you want to get&#8230; <a href="http://smsua.org/1057">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>ASA and WOA Umpire Test</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:34:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Peterson</dc:creator>
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      Hey Blues! It&#8217;s test time! High School umpires, we need you to take the test on the WOA website.  The April 8th deadline is fast approaching, if you want to be considered for post season assignments take the test! If you are looking for a copy of 2012 ASA test look no further. You can&#8230; <a href="http://smsua.org/1025">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Who decides when it&#8217;s safe to play.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 05:37:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Peterson</dc:creator>
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      Please check the rainout line prior to your game, our assigners will update it as soon as any decisions have been made. Slow Pitch Leagues The city parks will decide prior to game time if the fields will be open or closed.  The umpire has the responsibility to determine if the field conditions are safe&#8230; <a href="http://smsua.org/992">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Get Regional Clinic Presentations</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:18:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kayleenrae</dc:creator>
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      What an amazing learning experience! Thank you to all of the fantastic clinicians who gave so much of their time and expertise to help make all of us in Region 15 better umpires. Nearly 250 umpires gathered for a great weekend of learning, building relationships and having some great fun. The head umpires from ASA&#8230; <a href="http://smsua.org/950">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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