If anyone is interested in becoming an umpire, or unsure of what we're all about we have some options for you to check us out. 

We welcome anyone who wants to umpire - players, coaches, parents, siblings, friends etc. You get to enforce the rules, run around the diamond, and make some money while doing so.  We would love to have some new people join our blue crew!

RGSA is hosting free gym sessions starting in February, we go over some of the basics, answer questions and meet some of our team. There are also some other gym sessions being held in the lower mainland if Sundays do not work for you:

• Richmond: Sundays (Feb 3 - Mar 17 except Feb 17) 7-8pm @ Steveston-London Secondary (6600 Williams Rd)
• Cloverdale: Mondays (Jan. 14 - Mar. 11) 6-8pm @ William Watson Elementary (16450 80th Ave.)
• Fleetwood: Tuesdays (beginning Jan. 8) 6-8pm @ David Brankin Elementary (9160 128th St.)

There is no need to sign up for any of these sessions, just show up and have some fun! Be sure to wear comfortable clothes you can move in and runners, you will be running around a bit and getting into umpire stances. 

To be an umpire, an interested person must:

1. Be the age of 12 or older (or turning 12 during the ball season) 
2. Register with Softball BC as an umpire (can also register as a player/coach at the same time)
3. Attend one of the certification clinics held in BC https://softball.bc.ca/umpire/umpire-certification-clinics/  (they're not all posted yet, Richmond will hopefully be the end of March)
4. If over the age of 18, submit a criminal record check to the provincial UIC for review

Recommended:

1. Enjoy softball
2. Attend gym sessions for practice
3. Work well with others

If anyone is interested, they should contact me for more information or with any questions. 

Teresa Erickson
RGSA Umpire in Chief
604-306-2023
UIC@RGSA.CA

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