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2015 USSSA-GSL Softball Show & State Umpire Clinic - Success! IP: 76.243.37.193 Posted on February 23, 2015 at 03:27:43 PM by Scott
Many "Thank You's" to the almost 60 players, team managers, and umpires in attendance at yesterday's 2015 USSSA-GSL Softball Show and State Umpire Clinic.
Here's a brief summary of activities:
2:00pm Welcome, Introductions, and Purpose for this Meeting
Scott Kuhnen & USSSA-GSL Team
Attendance: Almost 60 players, teams managers, and umpires in attendance.
Purpose: Getting everyone “on the same page” with respect to USSSA-GSL Program, including Leagues, Tournaments, and Rules. Promoting the game!
Ground Rules for the Day:
Team Managers Meeting runs now until completed…depends on Q&A
Boombah Rep, Lee Eggers, is available for umpire apparel sizing and sales
Hitting cage will be open for trying demo bats from vendors!
2:30-3:00pm – USSSA-GSL Umpire Clinic – Jerry Pinoni & District UICs
Introduction of USSSA-GSL Directors: Directors in attendance:
Ohio District IV – Steve Waddell
Ohio District X – Scott Kuhnen & Deputy Director, Donnie Brewer
Ohio District X GSL Area Director – Mike Cruea
Ohio District XIII – Deputy Director, Eddie Oligee
USSSA Tournament Directors: Tournament Directors in attendance:
Donnie Brewer
Eric Walters
Mike Cruea
USSSA League Play: Leagues represented:
Art Van Atta – John Radich/Mike Cruea/Donnie Brewer
Armco Park – Eddie Oligee
City of Fairborn – Shane Bistrek
City of Sidney – Aaron Boyer
Vendors: Each vendor was given an opportunity to present what they have to offer in 3-5 minutes in front of the entire crowd
Boombah Sports – Lee Eggers
Louisville Slugger/TPS – Dennis Turner & Robert Mahaffey
“The Fall League” – Seniors’ softball promotion, Tim Gebard
Announcements: 1) Free Hitting Demo, Sunday, March 1, 1-3pm, Englewood Fun Center, Featuring two new seniors softball bats for testing from Loisuville Slugger; 2) “The Fall League: A Movie about Seniors and Softball” Dayton premier, Sunday, March 8, 3pm at Neon Movies in Dayton. Contact Tim Gabard at gebardt@yahoo.com for information or tickets.
HDLNS – Ben Cosgrove/John Radich
Dayton Amateur Softball Commission (DASC) – Wall of Fame Brick Sale
Announcements:
City of Dayton – Dual sanctioning with USSSA in 2015
The 35th Annual “Memorial” Tournament – S.W. Ohio
Honorees for 2015: Bryan Miller (Union), Gary Cole (Dayton); Don Houseman (Springfield); Kevin Tuttle (Springfield); Dan Tuttle (Springfield); Mark Wiseman (Sidney); Jack Haley (Wilmington); :Len Wainscott (Loveland); Tony Haig (Middletown); Burch Kieninger (Xenia)
The 10th Annual Legends of the Game – Dayton
Class of 2015: Jamie Vickers (Dayton); Barb & Mike Denney (Dayton); Mile McPherson (Dayton); Ronnie Ladd (Dayton); Mark Thompson (Sidney); Legendary Sponsor: C&L Carpet; Others TBA
The 7th Annual Legends of the Game – Columbus (Names TBA)
Dayton Legends Softball Club – Bob Ewald & Wayne Rickey
Wounded Warriors-AST to Dayton in 2016 (Draft Business Plan available)
USSSA-GSL Program Changes
Rules Changes & USSSA vs. GSL Rules Differences for 2015 (Eric Rice)
New Field Management Rules (Dugout & Age Requirements) (Scott Kuhnen)
GSL Umpiring Opportunities: Spring Worlds / “The Filby” / “King of the Hill” / All State Championship events & Super-Duals / Labor Day GSL World Series
2:30-3:00 pm? USSSA-GSL State Umpire Clinic (Starts when above is completed!)
Introductions: Jerry Pinoni, Ohio State Umpire-in-Chief
Eric Rice – So. OH GSL State UIC
USSSA-GSL District UICs: In attendance
District III – Gregg Reimer
District IV – Becky McKeever
District IX – Bob Lipsky (USSSA) & Eric Rice (GSL)
District XIII – Eddie Oligee
Dayton-area schedulers: George Flake & Shane Bistrek
WSU Intramural Director: Billy Willis
Topics Covered: 2015 Umpire Licensing; 2015 Rules Changes; Professional Umpire Uniform; Proper Pre-Game Routines; Batting Rules; Pitching Rules; Umpire/Player Behaviors; single-man and double-man mechanics; Championship Play in 2015; Question & Answers
4:15 pm Drawing for Door Prizes provided by our vendors
Worth: Liberty Advanced glove of choice. A stock model. $190
Louisville Slugger Player cap
5:00 pm Adjourn
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