Meeting Dates
JAN 25
27 – Pre-Registration / Uniform and equipment check
31 – 2/1 – Annual Softball Training and Clinic at Utah Tech University
FEB 25
3 – RROA next meeting – Umpire Responsibilities for both Plate and Base
7-8 – USA Desert Springs Tournament
8 – High School scrimmage at Snow Canyon (1 Game)
14-15 – USA Desert Springs Tournament
17 – RROA next meeting – Rules Meeting (Lineup Card Management)
18 – High School scrimmage at Snow Canyon (2 Games)
21 – High School scrimmage at Desert Hills (2 Games)
22 – High School scrimmage at Desert Hills (2 Games)
24 – Review Lessons from recent tournament
MAR 25
7-8 – NFHS March HS Warm-up Tournament
10 – Rules Meeting (Game Management)
14-15 – NFHS March HS Warm-up Tournament
17 – Review Lessons from recent tournaments
APR 25
07 – Rules Meeting (3 Man Mechanics and Responsibilities tune-up)
14 – 3 Man Mechanics Field walk through session
21 – Review the entire 3 Man System
MAY 25
05 – Start of State Playoff Games
UNIFORM
USHAA Softball approved gear purchased from outwestofficials.com or purchaseofficials.com or smittyapparel.com or umpireattire.com
Polo Shirts – 1 Powder Blue and 1 Navy Blue
Pants – Charcoal Gray Pants
Belt – Black
Hat – Navy Blue or Black
Socks – Black
Shoes – Black (Plate and Field)
EQUIPMENT
Face Mask – Traditional Mask or Hockey Mask with Throat Guard
Chest Protector – Shin Guards – Ball Bags – Card Holder – Cup – Pens (Red/Green)
– Indicator for Balls/Strikes count
RANKING
100 – 3 Man Certified (Varsity Ready)
150 – 3 Man Trained (Varsity Trained)
200 – 2 Man Certified (Jr. Varsity Ready)
250 – 2 Man Trained (Jr. Varsity Trained)
300 – New beginning umpire
SUB COMMITTEE STAFF
??? – Training Coordinator
??? – Rankings
??? – Evaluations
??? – Recruiting
Seasonal Calendar Dates
MAR 25
03 – First contest allowed
APR 25
29 – 2A, 3A, 4A Season Ends
30 – 2A, 3A, 4A Tournament Bracket Reveal
MAY 25
02 – 4A State Tournament Regional (Best of 3) @ Home Sites
03 – 2A, 3A, State Tournament Pods @ Home Sites
07 – 5A Season Ends
08-9 – 4A State Tournament Super Regional (Best of 3) @ Home Site
08-10 – 2A, 3A State Tournament @ TBA @ Spanish Fork
08 – 5A State Tournament Bracket Reveal
10-12 – 5A State Tournament Regionals (Best of 3) @ Home Site
13 – 6A Season Ends
14 – 6A State Tournament Bracket Reveal
14-15 – 4A State Tournament Bracket Play @ TBA @ Spanish Fork
15-16 – 5A, 6A State Tournament Super Regionals (Best of 3) Home Site
16-17 – 4A State Tournament Championship Series (Best of 3) @ TBA @ BYU
20-21 – 5A, 6A State Tournament Bracket Play @ TBA @ @ TBA @ Valley Complex
22-23 – 5A, 6A State Tournament Championship Series (Best of 3) @ TBA @ BYU
List of training Videos used for softball training
Base and Plate Umpire Situational Positioning:
Base Umpire
Position A
Play at 1st Base
Position B
Position B – Runner Stealing
Position B – Hit to the Infield
Position C – Runner on 2nd Base
Position C – Runner on 3rd Base
Plate Umpire
Plate Position – Ball 4 / Walk Mechanics
Plate Position – R2, Ground ball to infield
Plate Position – R1, Ground ball to infield
Plate Position – R2, Fly Ball to outfield
Plate Position – Loaded, Fly Ball
Plate Position – R1/R2, Fly Ball
Plate Position – R1, Fly Ball
Plate Position – Loaded, Fly Ball
Plate Position – R1/R2, Fly Ball
Plate Position – R1, Fly Ball
Plate Position – No Runner – Fly Ball
Plate Position – Plate Meeting
Keeping a Lineup
Plate Positioning
Bracketing foul balls
Courtesy Runners
Obstruction
Interference
Extra Base Hit to the Outfield