2020 COSUA Meetings
2 Meetings (1 mechanic and 1 rules/general)
When: 3-08-20 Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 PM (mechanics) Where: Reynoldsburg High School
6699 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43068
When: 5-03-20 Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 PM Where: VFW - Whitehall
4100 E Main St
Whitehall, OH 43213
2 Meetings (1 mechanic and 1 rules/general)
When: 3-08-20 Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 PM (mechanics) Where: Reynoldsburg High School
6699 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43068
When: 5-03-20 Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 PM Where: VFW - Whitehall
4100 E Main St
Whitehall, OH 43213
Umpire Manual
The Umpire Manual will not be printed starting in 2018. The USA Softball National Office will publish the manual in pdf form and is available on their website. This allows them to make needed enhancements to the umpire manual easily and at any time. It also allows updates to any errors on an ongoing basis and highlight things that they may see being done incorrectly during the year. If wanting a printed version, you will need to download the file and print a copy. A link to the manual is located at the bottom of this page.
The Umpire Manual will not be printed starting in 2018. The USA Softball National Office will publish the manual in pdf form and is available on their website. This allows them to make needed enhancements to the umpire manual easily and at any time. It also allows updates to any errors on an ongoing basis and highlight things that they may see being done incorrectly during the year. If wanting a printed version, you will need to download the file and print a copy. A link to the manual is located at the bottom of this page.
Umpire Links
COSUA Website cosua.us
ASA Website asasoftball.com
Ohio ASA Website usasoftballohio.org
Hub Website hubsoftball.com
COSUA Website cosua.us
ASA Website asasoftball.com
Ohio ASA Website usasoftballohio.org
Hub Website hubsoftball.com
OHSAA Umpire Class
Sponsored by Ohio High School Athletic Association, HUB and USA Softball, this is an opportunity to obtain your OHSAA and USA Softball officiating permit for the 2020 season in a eight day class sessions. Class sessions are from 2-4 hours in length. The meeting dates will start on Sunday 1-26-20 and end on Sunday 3-16-20. Contact Mike Burwell at 614-374-8735 or wmtc2001@yahoo.com. Click here for a flyer
Sponsored by Ohio High School Athletic Association, HUB and USA Softball, this is an opportunity to obtain your OHSAA and USA Softball officiating permit for the 2020 season in a eight day class sessions. Class sessions are from 2-4 hours in length. The meeting dates will start on Sunday 1-26-20 and end on Sunday 3-16-20. Contact Mike Burwell at 614-374-8735 or wmtc2001@yahoo.com. Click here for a flyer
COSUA Dues
The dues has stayed the same for 2020. Total amount due will be $81 ($45 State and $25 Local and $11 Background) with us doing the background for you. Total amount due will be $70 ($45 State and $25 Local) with you doing own background check. See below for umpire application.
The dues has stayed the same for 2020. Total amount due will be $81 ($45 State and $25 Local and $11 Background) with us doing the background for you. Total amount due will be $70 ($45 State and $25 Local) with you doing own background check. See below for umpire application.
Sports Officials Insurance Plan
The Sports Officials Insurance Plan is a supplement to the USA Softball insurance with one benefit being the recovery of lost game fees in the event of an injury. The cost is $25 and we need a minimum of 10 umpires to enroll. If the plan is renewed before April 1, the effective date of the policy will be January 1, 2020. Please let me know if you are interested or need more details. Click here for more information about the plan.
Background Check
All umpires are required to complete the background check from USA Softball for 2020. The cost is $11 and must be taken at www.registerasa.com Payment can be made by Visa, Master Card or Discover. On your first time logging into the site, you must create a profile. Click the Create Profile icon circle on the homepage. This is where you will establish a username and password. Write down the password in your files. You will use the same username and password each year. This will be an annual requirement. You will receive a card in the mail once the background check is completed and approved. The background check is good from 1-1-20 thru 12-31-20.
All umpires will need the following three items for 2020:
1. USA Softball Sanction Umpire Card
2. Ohio Concussion Certificate
3. USA Softball Background Check Card
Keep these with you at all time. Take them with you to the diamonds. You must be able to show them when asked by tournament or league directors and UIC’s.
Click on this link for power point instructions on background checks.
Concussion Certificate
All ASA contest officials officiating youth sports (students younger than 19) must complete either the NFHS or the CDC concussion course listed below OR possess the Pupil Activity Program Permit (PAPP). Beginning April 26, 2013 officials must be prepared to show either their PAPP or a certificate of completion for one of the online courses to a school official or assignor when requested. ASA advises that officials carry evidence of completion of one of these training options at all times while officiating during the sports season. Complete concussion course offered by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The certificate is good for three years.
I need a copy of the certificate for my records.
http://www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=38000
The Sports Officials Insurance Plan is a supplement to the USA Softball insurance with one benefit being the recovery of lost game fees in the event of an injury. The cost is $25 and we need a minimum of 10 umpires to enroll. If the plan is renewed before April 1, the effective date of the policy will be January 1, 2020. Please let me know if you are interested or need more details. Click here for more information about the plan.
Background Check
All umpires are required to complete the background check from USA Softball for 2020. The cost is $11 and must be taken at www.registerasa.com Payment can be made by Visa, Master Card or Discover. On your first time logging into the site, you must create a profile. Click the Create Profile icon circle on the homepage. This is where you will establish a username and password. Write down the password in your files. You will use the same username and password each year. This will be an annual requirement. You will receive a card in the mail once the background check is completed and approved. The background check is good from 1-1-20 thru 12-31-20.
All umpires will need the following three items for 2020:
1. USA Softball Sanction Umpire Card
2. Ohio Concussion Certificate
3. USA Softball Background Check Card
Keep these with you at all time. Take them with you to the diamonds. You must be able to show them when asked by tournament or league directors and UIC’s.
Click on this link for power point instructions on background checks.
Concussion Certificate
All ASA contest officials officiating youth sports (students younger than 19) must complete either the NFHS or the CDC concussion course listed below OR possess the Pupil Activity Program Permit (PAPP). Beginning April 26, 2013 officials must be prepared to show either their PAPP or a certificate of completion for one of the online courses to a school official or assignor when requested. ASA advises that officials carry evidence of completion of one of these training options at all times while officiating during the sports season. Complete concussion course offered by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The certificate is good for three years.
I need a copy of the certificate for my records.
http://www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=38000
USA Softball 2020 National Umpire School
Massillon, OH March 6-8 Warren Jones 419-651-3335 click here for flyer
Massillon, OH March 6-8 Warren Jones 419-651-3335 click here for flyer
AWARDS
Mike Everhart received the Elite Status Award on Saturday March 1, 2014 during the Ohio ASA Hall of Fame banquet in Massillon, OH. This award program is the highest honor an ASA umpire can obtain other than selection to the ASA Hall of Fame. There are currently 360 qualified umpires that have been selected for the "Elite" program. Members who are approved as "Elite" umpires can apply for their international certification (ISF), and are the only umpires selected for the National Championship Series (SP) and the Armed Forces Slow Pitch Championships. In future years, it is anticipated that "Elite" umpires will be selected for major Fast and Modified Pitch Championships. Mike joins Rick Wynn as the only other umpire from the Columbus region to achieve this status.
RG Kouns
was inducted into the 2014 Columbus Softball Hall of Fame at the 20th
Annual Awards Banquet held on February 1, at the Embassy Suites Airport Hotel
in Columbus, OH.
Started in 1995 - this award is only given to the players, umpires and
sponsors who have greatly contributed to the Columbus softball community. Only five inductees are entered each year. Considering the number of umpires who have
worked for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department over the years, this is
major accomplishment.