Handbook 2013.indd - Softball Saskatchewan

c) Elections will be conducted by the Board Liaison or his/her designate during the
April Zone U.I.C. /U.D.C. meeting.
- All currently registered umpires in Saskatchewan are eligible to vote.
- The Zone Board Liaison Laison or his/her designate will chair proceedings and will select (2)
people to count ballots. If there is a tie for one of the elected positions the
Softball Saskatchewan Board of Director’s will appoint a person to the position.
2. Zone U.I.C.
a) The U.I.C. in consultation with the Zone Director shall appoint the respective
Zone U.I.C. In the event it cannot be resolved, the decision will be made by the
Board of Directors.
b) Term of office shall be unlimited.
Section 5: Registration
1. Softball Saskatchewan Registration:
a. Attend a Provincial umpire clinic yearly and pay the necessary registration fee
set by Softball Saskatchewan, or utilise the Mail-In Registration. (Must be a
registered Softball Saskatchewan Umpire to work Pre-Provincial or Provincial
Final Playoffs)
b. All Sask. umpires must register with Softball Canada by paying the required
National Fee (except: Grassroots umpires)
c. Those attending Western or Canadians must attend an Umpire Clinic.
Definitions:
Active Umpires: An umpire who renews their certification and passes all
requirements
2. Registration Fees
School Registration Fees
Mail-in Registration Fees
Grassroots $30.00 Level 1 $75.00
Level 1 $55.00 Level 2 $85.00
Level 2 $65.00 Level 3 $100.00
Level 3 $80.00 Retired $75.00
Level 4 & 5 $95.00
Retired $55.00 Rule Books - $12.00
All new Level I umpires and umpires moving up a level must purchase a manual.
Umpires moving up a level must purchase a manual at the next level. The cost of the
manuals will be:
Level I & II - $21.00 Level III - $26.00 Level IV - $30.00
3. Certification Levels
Grassroots: Individuals must be a minimum of twelve (12) years of age to register as
a Grassroots umpire. Adults nineteen (19) years of age and older may register as a
Grassroots umpire for one year after which they must register as a Level I umpire.
Grassroots umpires may be assigned to Provincial Championships.
Retired: Umpires retired from the work force, may:
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