District 57 is very fortunate to have a very dedicated group of Umpire "VOLUNTEERS" 

CONGRATULATIONS TO -- MICHAEL T MARTIN on his selection to umpire at the LLWS in Williamsport, PA; and KATE HART on her selection to umpire at the Big League Softball Regional in Palmdale, CA........  our D57 2009 Representatives!

Congrats also to Russ Ruslender and Scott Nelson - both have been selected to umpire at the European Regionals (EMEA) Tournament in Kutno, Poland. 

Through hard work, dedication, training and countless hours of games -- the following individuals have had the opportunity to travel and do Regional and World Series play.

 note -- this is a initial "stab" at this.... and I know that i'll miss some... but I will get this updated...and from that - we'll have a full record....    A huge thanks to all of the past D57 UIC's for their personal efforts and passion to make D57 such a successful District.

 D57 Umpires that have been at the LL Western Region in San Bernardino:

1978 - Beau Nelson

1984 - Jay Horry

1987 - Bill McHargue

1989 - Dick Colburn (also former D57 District Administrator)

1991 - Russ Ruslender

1995 - Sam Dalhed

1998 - Michael T Martin

2001 - Dennis Hatch

2005 - David Blakley

District 57 Umpires that have been at a World Series:

1996 - Russ Ruslender - Big League Baseball

2003 - Michael T Martin - Junior Baseball - Taylor, MI

2004 - Gerard Takiguchi - Little Softball World Series - Portland, OR

2006 - Dave Mantach - Senior World Series - Bangor, ME....

District 57 Umpires that have been at "misc" regionals and are waiting for that next exciting step:

Mike Shaw - Dana Takiguchi - Ted Midtaune - Dave Bragg

Also - D57 has been very highly involved in the European Regional Tournament -- and a huge thanks for the tremendous hours and volunteer efforts go out to Russ Ruslender who travels over annually to act as the UIC.    Others who have gone to Poland -- Jeff Chapman, Perry Tucker.