Getting back to officiating
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Returning to Umpiring
46 members have voted
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1. Would you personally feel comfortable returning to umpiring at the current time? (Mid May 2020)
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Yes29
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No17
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2. Would you feel more comfortable returning if mechanics were modified for social distancing?
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Yes15
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No31
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3. Would you feel more comfortable with players, managers and umpires wearing masks?
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Yes18
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No28
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4. What would help you most in making a decision in returning to umpiring?
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CDC/ Other federal government body stating that participation in sports is permissible5
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State & Local government officials stating participating in sports is permissible5
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Sports Associations, MLB, NCAA, NFHS, etc. stating returning to sports is permissible0
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Vaccines being widely available8
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Make an independent decision based local situation and personal comfort10
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I would return now without further consideration18
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5. Would COVID-19 infection rates influence your decision to travel to a location for games?
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Yes31
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No15
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6. Do you feel mechanics should be modified with consideration for social distancing?
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No, the game should not be played if mechanics need to be modified35
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Yes, the plate umpire mechanics need to be modified for social distancing9
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Yes, both plate and base mechanics need to be modified2
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7. Should umpires play a role in ensuring common equipment (bats, balls ...) is disinfected regularly during the game?
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Yes4
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No42
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8. Do you feel there would be extra liability on umpires for calling games during the pandemic?
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Yes13
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No33
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