Metro Cincinnati
Amateur Softball Association
Umpire Program

 
 

General Information

Instructional Staff – All instructors are assigned from the ASA National Umpire Staff on an approximate ratio of 1 per 12 participants.  The instructional staff is expected to include:
  Craig Cress - Director of Membership Services/Director of Umpires
Kevin Ryan – Supervisor of Umpires
Larry Montgomery – Deputy Supervisor of Umpires
Bernie Profato – East Central Region Umpire In Chief
Mike DeLeo – Great Lakes Region Umpire In Chief
Jerry Fick – Midwest Region Umpire In Chief
   
Local Staff Your local hosts will be the Metro Cincinnati ASA Umpire Staff.  All of us look forward to making your visit to Cincinnati USA and the Advanced SP Camp a successful and pleasant experience.
Fees Camp Fee of $400 per participant includes all camp instruction and materials, Advanced SP Camp shirt, meals, and transportation to and from the Cincinnati Airport.  Early registration is encouraged – class size is limited.
Hotel Information The Howard Johnson Inn – Cincinnati North is located at 400 Glen Springs Drive in Springdale.  This is in the Tri-County area at the intersection of I-275 and State Route 4.  A block of rooms has been reserved at a special rate of $59 plus tax.  You may make your hotel reservation directly with Cincinnati ASA when registering for the school.  Please indicate on your registration form if you would like your own room, to share a room with another specific umpire, or if you would like us to assign an umpire to room with you.   Umpires sharing a room will pay only $29.50 per night plus tax.  The room rate includes a continental breakfast.  All rooms have microwave, small refrigerator, iron and ironing board.  There is an onsite coin laundry and outdoor pool.  Out of town umpires should use only this hotel as several camp related activities will be held here.  
Meals A complimentary continental breakfast is provided for umpires staying at the Howard Johnson Inn.  Other meals are provided as part of your registration.  If there are special dietary requirements please notify us when sending your registration.
Transportation Use of personal vehicles is preferred.  For umpires flying to Cincinnati we can arrange to have a staff member pick you up at the airport terminal.  Please email your flight plans to asauic@fuse.net by June 6, 2007.  See Travel Information section below for additional information.
Games Participants will umpire local league games during the week and a National Championship qualifying tournament on June 21 & 22.  The instructional staff will observe participants in these games and many games will be videotaped for your review.  A stipend will be paid for these games and the amount will depend on the number of umpires working.
Uniforms Upon arrival you will receive school shirt.  Additional shirts will be available for purchase.  Game uniform will be Navy Blue Pants, ASA lettered Light Blue Pullover Shirt, Blue or Black Socks, ASA lettered cap, Black Belt , and Navy Blue ASA Logo Ball Bag.  You may bring an ASA jacket – plan to dress as you would for an ASA National Championship.
   
 
Jerry Fick - Umpire-In-Chief
Metro Cincinnati ASA
3016 Ambler Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 563-2755
Email: asauic@fuse.net