Back from a "sabattical"

[cyclonehokiece]

Hello all, I haven't been as active since I made my move to MD, especially in the fall, but I am now back.

 

Just learned that my day job will preclude me from calling high school ball this year, so I am a bit bummed about that.  Hoping to pick some more up as the winter/spring moves along.

[Stan W.]

welcome back!

[maninblack69]

Hey cyclone, welcome back. Sorry to hear about HS ball. Hopefully you'll get some more games and get back into it next year!

[JaxRolo]

Here in Florida we lose our rank if we miss a season.

 

We have Ranks 1, 2 and 3 depending on years of service, test score, participation, etc.

 

Miss a season, start over!

[cyclonehokiece]

Would of been starting over anyway, new state=start over.

[JaxRolo]

Would of been starting over anyway, new state=start over.

In Florida you are allowed to transfer in from another state and be able to start with a higher rank.

 

But then again most associations are going to start you of on the bottom anyway.

[UMP45]

It's all about paying your dues.

[yawetag]

Here in Florida we lose our rank if we miss a season.

 

We have Ranks 1, 2 and 3 depending on years of service, test score, participation, etc.

 

Miss a season, start over!

 

I can somewhat understand an association not bringing a new umpire into the same level they were at elsewhere, but this makes no sense at all. Just because someone can't officiate a game doesn't mean they lose everything they've learned.

[JaxRolo]

Here in Florida we lose our rank if we miss a season.

We have Ranks 1, 2 and 3 depending on years of service, test score, participation, etc.

Miss a season, start over!

I can somewhat understand an association not bringing a new umpire into the same level they were at elsewhere, but this makes no sense at all. Just because someone can't officiate a game doesn't mean they lose everything they've learned.

There are exceptions. Like medical reasons and I don't know what else.

It's a FHSAA thing. Don't know how other states work it.

[JHSump]

Hi Cyclone!

 

Glad to hear from you!  But that's a bummer about not being able to work HS this season.  I hope you do pick up some other games, as the season progresses, as you say.

 

Good luck!

[Umpire in Chief]

Where in MD did you end up?

[grayhawk]

Welcome back!  Sorry about my Jayhawks beating your 'Clones in Ames.

[cyclonehokiece]

Where in MD did you end up?

Baltimore

Welcome back!  Sorry about my Jayhawks beating your 'Clones in Ames.

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