Western Region Little League Umpire Alumni Assoc.

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Welcome to our Web Site. This site is open to everyone and was established for Umpires (members) who have umpired the Little League Western Regional Tournament in San Bernardino, California and Contributors (at large) who would like making a "tax exempt" donation to this "non profit" organization. We encourage all who visit to surf through the site; we will be adding information to the site continually. Please sign our guest book before you leave, and please bookmark this site and come back often!

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The Western Region Little League Umpire Alumni Association (WRLLUAA) Board of Directors met recently and voted to change the bylaws. It is now possible for any umpire who umpired any Western Region Tournament, baseball or softball, to become a member of the association. Mark Bernstein, president of the association has addressed this in a letter below. If you would like to become a member, please click here.

Alumni Association Set to Grow
 
As we near another great Little League season the Western Region Little League Umpire Alumni Association (WRLLUAA) has some exciting news.
 
I would first like to thank each and every one of you who have made donations or support the Alumni Association. With your assistance we will continue to improve the umpiring experience for all Western Region Volunteer Umpires.
 
At the most recent annual meeting the WRLLUAA voted to expand it's membership and open it's doors to ANY volunteer Little League Umpire who has umpired a Regional tournament at any level of baseball and softball. While this was always the ultimate goal, the membership as well as the elected Board of Directors for the Alumni Association now believe, after two years in existence, that the time is right to honor and recognize each volunteer Regional Little League umpire.
 
This of course does not just happen. We are asking for your assistance to help us identify and get the word out to all those in your Districts and Sections who might qualify for this inclusion. While there are some records, due to the volume of umpires and the different sites of different tournaments we are asking you to assist in getting the word out.
 
Applications for membership to the Alumni Association can be found on the Western Region Website as can a more formal announcement of this expansion. We thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide in identifying those that qualify.
 
Thank you-
Mark Bernstein
President-WRLLUAA

UMPIRES FROM THE WEST CHOSEN TO UMPIRE 2008 WORLD SERIES TOURNAMENTS
Congratulations to the following umpires chosen to umpire at the following World Series Tournaments:

Little League Baseball; Curt Ladow CA 03, Mark Bernstein CA 31, Joseph Mano Jr.  WA-03
Junior Baseball; Frank Ohlwiler AZ-10, Ken Mitchell WA-01
Senior Baseball; Dan Esqueda CA-33, Allan Palmer ID-02
Big League Baseball; Pete Barnhart CA-04, Randy Bergman CA-40
 

Little League Girls Softball; Daniel Bamsey CA-24, Michael Lieuallen OR-03
Junior Girls Softball; Robert Walsh OR-07, Donald Fitzgerald WA-04
Senior Girls Softball; Robert Fusco CA-37, Amano Giovacchini CA-44
Big League Girls Softball; Rita Harris OR-01, StanleyVince OR-07

The Western Region is proud of these Volunteer Umpires and honored to have them represent all the Volunteer Little League Umpires from the Western Region and Little League Baseball and Softball.

2008 Umpire Registry is now open
Little League Baseball’s Umpire Registry offers Little League umpires a smart way to stay on top of their game. By joining the Umpire Registry, umpires immediately become part of a unique information network charged with enhancing umpire services for Little League players everywhere. “We started the Umpire Registry to provide umpires an easy and effective communication channel to stay updated about their game. The response has been tremendous,” Andy Konyar, umpire consultant at Little League Baseball International, said. “Rule books are literally sent right to members’ doorsteps and through our regular newsletter, umpires can gather industry news and information.”

The Umpire Registry provides an opportunity for umpires to stay updated on rules and regulations, exchange ideas, and offer suggestions that will continually improve them. Umpires can access the latest information on clinics, seminars, rule interpretations, regulations updates and more. According to Mr. Konyar, tools like the Fair Ball newsletter are providing umpires a network with which they can correspond and receive peer feedback on situations happening out in the field. “Umpires send in real situations right from the field and ask for feedback, Mr. Konyar said.” The situations and responses also become valuable tools for improving the profession and educating volunteer umpires.”

The Umpire Registry also maintains an updated file of members, providing an excellent referral resource to league officers and tournament directors. Umpires also receive: Copies of all Little League Baseball Rule Books A copy of The Umpire in Little League A copy of Little League Baseball’s The Right Call An official Little League Baseball Registry Identification Card, Certificate and Patch Subscription to The Umpire Registry Newsletter, Fair Ball, and a copy of ERules. A listing in the Little League Baseball Registry of Umpires can register online for a one-year membership for just $25.00.

If you would like to register on-line now, Click Here