Category: News

MENTOR – Why important?

MENTOR – Why important?

PURPOSE The Softball Officials Program is consistently losing young or new, entry-level umpires in increasing numbers each year. Young people become disenchanted with the treatment they receive and their position in the game during...

Uniform Protocol – Softball Canada 2016

See the below for guidance of new alternate uniform usage.  This applies only to Canadian Championships.  Further clarification will be done at Blues Convention. The official uniform protocol for Canadian Championships is being updated!...

Rule Interpretations – Softball Canada

Rule Interpretations – Softball Canada

On the Softball Canada website, there are now official Rule Interpretations, and a reminder of the process if you want to see new ones added to it. Keep in mind it is possible that...

2016 Website Updated

2016 Website Updated

The ASUA website has now been updated for 2016 content including: Championship Selections Calendar of Events (Canadians, Westerns, Local Sanctioned Tournaments, Umpire Clinics) – Including UIC’s Updated Zone contacts – Please ensure to send...

2016 Exam Now Available!

Welcome to the 2016 season! As part of every season start-up, umpires from coast to coast participate in clinics, review new rules, order fresh uniforms and complete the national exam. This year the national...

Tournament Sanctions

Tournament Sanctions

Further to the discussion during the Fall Meeting, tournament sanctions should be a requirement for any tournaments we officiate in. If a tournament appears on the Softball Alberta Website, you can assume that the...

Terry Richter named 2015 National Umpire of the Year

Richter Named as 2015 Home Run Sports National Umpire of the Year ——————— Softball Canada is pleased to announce that Terry Richter (AB) has been selected as the Home Run Sports National Umpire of...

Umpire Recognition Award – James Noble

Umpire Recognition Award – James Noble

Congratulations to 2015 Softball Alberta Awards of Excellence Winner! Umpire Recognition Award: James Noble Award will be presented at our Awards Banquet & Hall of Fame Inductions in Camrose on October 17.