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West Island Softball Umpire Association

Umpire Resources

OFFICIATING RESOURCES   (Mar/07 - Around the Horn newsletter, courtesy Softball Canada)

   -The 2007-2008 Softball Canada Rule Book will be “off the press” and available at the end of January
Contact your provincial/territorial association to purchase the newly re-written rule book.

WISUA umps see below.

   -Due to the rule book re-write, all other officiating resources are in the process of being updated.

    -The Level I – III Officiating Certification manuals will be available from your provincial/territorial association at the beginning of February.

   -The Umpire Casebook, revised and updated as of Apr/2007, is now available. See link below.

	Umpire Manual: The National Officials Certification Program comprises of 5 levels. Each manual level (I thru IV) can be purchased from your provincial office, or by attending a clinic. Provincial, National, and International certification are beyond the scope of your local association, but we can get you up to speed and point you in the correct direction if marching onto the national stage is your desire. Completion of the exam on this site with an 80% grade would bring you to a Level 3 comprehension. Passing an exam and carrying out your duties on the field however, are completely different tasks. Onfield experience can only be learnt the old fashion way. Officiating games, and lots of them.

	Rule Book: This bible is printed every 2 years in both official languages. Changes during this period are noted on Softball Canada's web site. Fast and slow pitch rules are covered. N.B. make sure you're in the correct section when looking up a specific rule, as there's different rulings, awards, and effects etc, between the two! supplied to umps at the annual April WISUA meeting/clinic

	Umpire Casebook: Manuel de Cas de arbitre: If a situation arises that is unclear in the Rule Book, or not completly covered in the Umpire's Manual, this reference book will 99% of the time help you: a) win arguments, b) cover side bets, c) reinforce the common-sense call you made in the heat of the moment. (unless you weren't paying attention at the clinic) Not only that, but it's a download courtesy of Softball Canada. In English En Francais (approx 1.8mb download)

	Referee Magazine: Monthly magazine with articles covering basketball, soccer, football, baseball, as well as softball. Some excellent quizzes.

	Between the Lines: A publication of Softball Canada's Officiating Development Committee & Around the Horn: Monthly newsletter from Softball Canada concerning the latest softball news. For up to date archives, and to subscribe click here (http://www.softball.ca/files/ATHFebruary2009.pdf) (About Softball Canada-Communications-Around the Horn)
	Softball Ontario: Publication put out 3 times a year from Softball Ontario. Covers coaching articles as well.

	NFHS Softball Guide: Published yearly under the auspices of Referee/NASO. Many great tips, clarifications, and helpful articles. It reinforces many procedures covered in the Umpire Manual. A copy is included with a rule book and a handout at the annual April WISUA clinic/meeting.

	Softball Quebec Please note certain sections of Softball Quebecs web site have been attacked by hackers, so clinic info may not be available.
	Softball Canada