rabbit

thats funny

Ok I agree about your explaination, and also don't think you need to be 'regulated' by some law to be responsible to your partner. Hope you would want to know, by choice or otherwise. if your partner has a potential proble, shoule it arise during your game, so you can get help .

So you'd have R1 out for misconduct on F6 and B/R out for action of his team member R1? I'd gess you'd get several ejections on that one.

I'd gess you wouldn't have seen an athlete( or umpire who is working with you) with T1D have a hypo in the middle of the field, swerve around like he was dizzy and at risk of getting a ball in the head, and missing a easy play because he was 'zoned out' due to a low glu level. Even some all doctors can't 'see 'when a "brittle'"T1D is having a hypo unless they're aware they have T1D It has happened, and the reason I raised it is not to make the other crew members responsible for this person, but only to see if it is a valid request to know , that, if your crew partner has T1D, that you can help him get some help if needed.

We've been taught to stand on the line, outside the dirt circle ( as that is the 'pitchers domain" ) between innings so you can toss a replacement bad practice pitch to pitcher. then indicate by fingers and/or verbal '2 more" before to the pitcher/catcher and then 'one more' to the on deck batter, to keep the game going. On which side to stand? Probably doesn't matter- but if you were facing the on deck batting side, it is easier to give the 'one more' warning. In some of our games we have a 45 (or 60 sec) 'speed up rule' so you have to be close and ready to go so standing at the line gives you better control of the game.

If intentional body smash by R1 on F6, wouldn't he be ruled out for misconduct ( maybe ejected). Ball dead and B/R back to plate with one strike on him?

Tks Mate for your reply. Glad to see that you are getting the most out of the game, and making the right choices ( at your decision level) of informing your crew partners and checking your levels.

Heh, this is finally going to get me to de-lurk. I am a type I diabetic, been umping Little League for 10 years now. Often I'll slip a tube of glucose tablets in my ball bag, or over with my drink if I'm in the field, for such emergencies. I do focus on staying hydrated and making sure I've eaten something before/between games. As I am an insulin pump user, I have much finer grained control as to when I deliver insulin, and can in fact delay my dinner to 9pm some nights without issue if need be. My biggest concern has actually been keeping the insulin pump safe, and the site where it connects into the body still intact (sweat plus skin adhesives don't mix all the time, but that's actually gotten better in the last ten years.) And I have asked a parent to run and get me a full-sugar gatorade from the snack bar on occassion. (Usually I have Powerade Zero or water for myself.) I usually do not clue in my partners, as most often they are a teenager and not in great position to help anyway. It's a lot to put on them. Fortunately I work in a good league and district, and have full confidence that I would get help if I need it. And luckily for me, I usually pick up on my low blood sugars well before becoming incoherent from them, so I can usually treat before my calls are compromised. (Not a judgement on other diabetics, it's just the way I personally seem to react to conditions.) I've probably just jinxed myself, natch. Tks Mate for your reply and honesty. Although not one with T1D myself, I've worked in the Health care industry ( 24 yrs with Abbott Labs and last 5 yrs in their Diabetes Div), so can empathize with your courage. From what I've seen posted to my querry, there is no game regulations in USA ( nor here in Australia) that ensure an umpire person with T1D needs to let their crew partner know, just in case there is a problem in that game. Glad to read you're doing so well. FYI, Last week our local umpire committee was asked about the game substitution 'rule' as one of out junior players has just been diagnosed, so it is a growing scenario in this , as well as many sports. Best of luck.

I'd be interested in the different regulations posted by any USA organizations relating to umpires crews, if one of the umpires has T1D. Do any regulations/ policy/ recommendations exist?? In our local club, one person with T1D has declared he has it, and being insulin dependent, has told his crew that it is important that he be well hydrated, has a chance to eat before a game and if he becomes 'spaced out' , and at risk of missing a play, perhaps being hit, or collapsing during a stressful game, that he be given a chance ( a Hypo situation)to be given some sugary drink and rested . Crews working with him are respectful of his condition and appreciate his honesty, and the postion to safeguard him and the crew members. But, In a different geographical area, I was working with a 3 umpire crew where one umpire had T1D, but neither of the other 2 umpires knew of it. I felt it placed the others in a potentially serious situation where we could not know , nor assist the umpire , even if it was to call the emergency medic if necessary. It was not a requirement in that area to declare any medical condition. Any comments or references to umpire regulations in the USA would be appreciated.

If you think 'its nothing' we use the mechanic- both arms out, closed fists and verbal' thats nothing' so that every sees that you've seen it and haven't ruled it as OBS.

FYI, We've just brought in a new rule ( here in Qld) , effective April 3rd requiring all base coaches to wear helmets. Double ear if under 18's , skull caps allowable for older grades

Excellent situation and very plausible

Would 1) ever be possible??

origininal post looks legal to me, although I've never seen this 2.22.1 SITUATION A: in any of my games ( yet)

Welcome to the experience mate. U even get guys like me in Australia reading your views. What I found useful after I decided to get serious was to hook up with a good mentor- one that I could bounce ideas, plays, results etc after a game. He might even get to the stage where he could have his camera recording me from a position like short-stop to see my plate action etc. You'll pick up a lot of good points from this site too.

Tks for all your input guys. I'll go ahead and get a set of the Wilson Davi Skins this time ( about the same price from GD and Ump-attire) .

G'day from Oz Last Sept I snapped my ACL ( Baseball injury) and being over 40, it was not repaired, so I wear an Donjoy ACL brace when I do the plate or base. Not a problem, over the past 35 games. Only result I have is the leg and the brace gets pretty sweaty, but is able to be managed ok. I'm replacing my Honig shin guards, and am wondering if anyone out there could suggest a cooler guard- double knee, used over good plate shoes and 17" length for my 5'11" height. Any suggestions??

http://www.wa.baseball.com.au/ here's the link to Basball ass'n in perth if you want to see whats happening over there in the West

I don't know of anyone personally, but know someone who does. What type of info do you want?

G'day all I'm over from Brisbane, Australia visiting my brother at the end of March, for a week, and am wondering if there are any chances of getting a game near where I'm staying in the Toronto area. Haven't done any games in Canada since migrating to Australia, but it would be good to get a run while I'm there. Could bring the essentials of gear if I could get a game between April 1-6 , and a time to connect to any folks who may come 'down-under' some day with teams or holiday. I do any level - from LLeague to Major League- 2, 3 or 4 umpire systems.

G'day Canuk. From one to another ( they call me a 'Canossie' here, glad to hear from you.

Since the Op on Oct 15th, I've strengthened the leg muscles enough to please the physio to allow me to do a Base on the weekend. I've only needed to complete a suspended Major league game of 3 innings, so only 1 1/2 hrs long, and a hot day of 94 deg, but came up well. No need for drugs after either, and just a bit of tenderness behind the knee. The brace went fine and gave me a lot of confidence. So I've got a further pass to do full plate and base games on this coming weekend after continuing the exercises. Its been a long journey but glad to be back in the game. Thanks for all the encouragement .

thanks to all. answered

Welcome from the Rabbit in Oz. I too have had a game with my son- him as a player in masters( over 35's) and with me doing the line. A great check off my bucket list.

well, Ive had the cut last Tuesday. Only a 45 min op, and walked out without help, since they put pain killer in the knee. Now 4 days post op, I'm doing the exercises the physio at the hospital game me 6 times a day, and walking normally. Knee a bit stiff and will have my normal physio gal give me a workout on next Tuesday and also get fitted for the Full force ACL brace so when all my muscles are equal, I can get back to the diamond. Will let ya'll know how my first games go.>>>>>