Simplifying the College DH Rule
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Umpire Expectations
- Be in good physical condition prior to your first assignment.
- You are in charge once you walk on the field. Take Charge.
- Be calm, professional, tactful, firm, fair, impartial, and in Control.
- Don’t be timid, intimidated, confrontational or overly aggressive.
- Possess a positive attitude toward coaches, players and your crew.
- Do not insist on the last word and be in control of your emotions.
- Assist in the interpretations of rules, enforce the spirit and intent of them.
- You must be able to sort out complex situations and make decisive choices
- If discussions are reasonable be a good listener, if not be assertive.
- Do not initiate arguments or be perceived as escalating the situations.
- Avoid sarcastic remarks, impatience, condescending attitude and profanity
- Never ignore reasonable requests or occurrences that require attention.
- Appearance, mobility, hustle and focus are crucial elements in your games
- Your philosophy should be to get every call and ruling on the field right.
- Fraternization with Coaches and Players will not be tolerated.
- Work every game with the utmost intensity and concentration.
- Umpires will seek every opportunity to improve rules/game knowledge.
- No alcohol or tobacco products allowed on premises/including lockers.
- Contact partner 48 hours prior to contest to confirm site, time and uniform
- Accept responsibility for inappropriate behavior on and off the field.
- Do not point finger, poke, spray, spit, kick, beek, bump,or cuss at any coach.
- Any violations of policy will result in fine and/or termination of contract
- All ejections and/or suspensions are to be reported immediately to Ruben
- Do not hesitate to make unpopular decisions, this is part of umpiring.
- Uniforms, Hats and Equipment will be kept clean and updated by umpire.
- Stay above the emotional fray. They never remember when you are right.
- They will never forget when you are wrong. You must walk a fine line.
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