Tips for First Tournament?

[jmccurry]

This weekend, I'm working a tournament of 11U games and need some tips on how to be prepared. What should I bring for my whole day? I'll be working 5 games the first day and 4 games the next day.  I've never done this many games (let alone two) in a day, so I don't know what to bring/be prepared for. Any tips are appreciated.

[Jocko]

http://umpire-empire.com/index.php/topic/58206-tournaments/?hl=marathon#entry228196

[BigUmpire]

I will beat Jeff to it. search !

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[BRUMP]

Searching the forum using the search bar can be very beneficial there's a lot of good info/ personal preferences on here. Some universally accepted things are to split up the plates, start hydrating with water the night before and continue throughout the weekend. Eat some foods that will give you a protein boost such as nuts/power bars. (Almonds are my go to) and last but not least if it's brutally hot (not sure where you are) bring a rag to soak in some cold water/Florida water and apply to the back of your neck. Good luck, have fun, and don't suck

[jmccurry]

Searching the forum using the search bar can be very beneficial there's a lot of good info/ personal preferences on here. Some universally accepted things are to split up the plates, start hydrating with water the night before and continue throughout the weekend. Eat some foods that will give you a protein boost such as nuts/power bars. (Almonds are my go to) and last but not least if it's brutally hot (not sure where you are) bring a rag to soak in some cold water/Florida water and apply to the back of your neck. Good luck, have fun, and don't suck

Thanks for the tips! Won't be able to split up the plates, sadly, as it's just me. Will definitely do the other things, will probably bring a wet rag, although it's supposed to be only mid to high 70s.

[Jocko]

@jmccurry - let me get this straight......you're working SOLO ?!? Teams pay big $ to get in the tourneys and you guys only field ONE MAN CREW ?!!??!!?? Wow. Just wow.

[jmccurry]

Yep, sadly. But it is good pay for a 17 year old, so I guess I have to deal with it. The 16u tourney (same people) has a two man crew.

[BRUMP]

@jmccurry - let me get this straight......you're working SOLO ?!? Teams pay big $ to get in the tourneys and you guys only field ONE MAN CREW ?!!??!!?? Wow. Just wow.

Sounds like someone's gettin rich off of this

[jmccurry]

 

@jmccurry - let me get this straight......you're working SOLO ?!? Teams pay big $ to get in the tourneys and you guys only field ONE MAN CREW ?!!??!!?? Wow. Just wow.

Sounds like someone's gettin rich off of this

 

I'd assume that it's the school who owns the field it's being played on. It's a private school, tuition is $$$$$ a year.

[BigUmpire]

Yep, sadly. But it is good pay for a 17 year old, so I guess I have to deal with it. The 16u tourney (same people) has a two man crew.

How much ?

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[jmccurry]

Yep, sadly. But it is good pay for a 17 year old, so I guess I have to deal with it. The 16u tourney (same people) has a two man crew.

How much ?

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It's 50 a game

Which is high for my area. I did a JV game this season and I was paid 45. Usual pay is 40 for this age level.

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[BigUmpire]

One umpire per game in this heat in a tournament.

This is where its headed guys.

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[ricka56]

This weekend, I'm working a tournament of 11U games and need some tips on how to be prepared. What should I bring for my whole day?

 

Bring plenty of strike mechanics.

[Thunderheads]

Thanks @BigUmpire ......

 

but yes, Jim, please search, ...there's a TON OF INFO on this subject and it was just discussed last week.

[JaxRolo]

http://www.umptalk.com/umptalk-23-nine-tips-surviving-weekend-youth-baseball-tournaments/

[umpcoachfather]

Water

Extra uniforms.

Extra Tshirts

Extra Socks - 1 pair each game

Extra Underwear - to avoid Swamp ass change as needed

Water

Extra what ever you proctect the groin with.

Extra shoes

Extra hats.

Water

Food - multiple listing available on this

Water

Extra Writing implements - Paper or whatever you use to document stuff

Extra "clickers" I did that cause it annoys.

Towels

Deodorant

Shoe shine kit

Iron that works off your lighter.

Baby Wipes, unscented

sun block

chapstick with sunblock

Sunglasses

Duct tape

Sewing kit

Extra protective equipment

Money