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The Skagit Playfields complex in Mount Vernon is the site of slowpitch league and tournaments along with JO and Men’s fastpitch tournaments. This top-level softball complex that has hosted many State and Regional Tournaments along with 3 National Tournaments. The Janicki complex in Sedro-Woolley is another 4-field site used for ASA Junior Olympic tournaments and Skagit county parks and recreation summer fastpitch leagues .  It was also used during the ASA national tournaments.

  Notice to all SVSUA Umpires 2/13/2012

For those who were unable to attend the meeting last Monday, here is an update on what was discussed. The proposed changes to the By-Laws were approved and I have attached an updated copy for everyone. There is also an updated Personal Service Agreement attached that needs to be filled out and sent to Dave DeKlyen. Dave needs this information before he can process any payments to umpires, so make sure to get yours in to him. (Also, Webmaster Bill, could you post both these items to the website? Thanks!) John touched on the 2012 ASA rule changes, specifically the change to 70' bases this year. ASA called for the rule change in Mens only this year with Co-Ed to follow next, but Skagit County Parks & Rec has decided to implement 70' for both this year.

John and I met with Tony Tewalt from Parks and he is again asking that we do our part to try to keep alcohol out of the Playfields complex. We all need to have the same message when umpiring league games out there, and that is no alcohol on the field or in the dugout. In years past we have had some umpires enforce this and some ignore it completely, which only confuses the issue. As umpires we all need to be on the same page, and deliver the same message: Keep it off the field and out of the dugouts. If there are teams that continue to bring coolers of beer to the fields, mention it to Fred, as Tony has indicated that he will work with Fred to keep it out of the complex. If you don't feel that Fred is doing enough about it, let either myself or Dave DeKlyen know the name of the team and we will report it to Tony and he can follow up directly with that team's coach.

John also discussed several rules and field clinics he will be running in the coming months. I am sure he will get that schedule out to everybody who wasn't at the meeting soon.

Lastly, please make sure Dave knows your availability for leagues and that John and I know your availability for tournaments so that we can schedule accordingly.