6:00 – 8:30 PM. 2014 AIA First Pitch Meeting Thanks Arizona Diamondbacks & Chase Field for hosting our AIA First Pitch meeting!

6:00 – 8:30 PM.

2014 AIA First Pitch Meeting

Thanks Arizona Diamondbacks & Chase Field

for hosting our AIA First Pitch meeting!

First Pitch Meeting Agenda

Opening Remarks

Commissioners Address

Awards

Guest Speaker

Breakout Sessions (3)

Administrative (Uniforms, Move-ups, Playoffs etc.)

New Officials Meeting

2014 Baseball First Pitch Meeting

Garrett KingArizona Diamondbacks

6:15- 6:20

2014 Baseball First Pitch Meeting

Gary WhelchelAIA Commissioner of Officials

6:15- 6:20

WELCOME BASEBALL OFFICIALS

GARY WHELCHEL

AIA STATE COMMISSIONER OF OFFICIALS

EIGHT WAYS TO RUIN YOUR OFFICIATING REPUTATION

BE HIGH MAINTENANCE

Need To Go From “ME To WE”

“Everywhere I Go, I Go With Me”

TALK TO MUCH

We Need To WALK More Than We TALK

You Say More By Not Saying Anything

We need to WATCH our Language

ONE NIGHT STAND

http://ana-white.com/2011/02/lee-and-beths-simple-nightstands

CREATE PROBLEMS OFF THE FIELD

If you only have a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a

nail.

Social Media Is Not Neutral

FRATERNIZE

Perception Becomes Reality

Officials And Coaches Are NOT Friends

LOOK TERRIBLE

Inventory Your Look

Opportunity Does Not Knock – Opportunity Presents Itself

DON’T TREAT PEOPLE RIGHT

Never Look Down On Anybody Unless You Are

Helping Them Up

BE ALL ABOUT THE MONEY

Beware Of The Cost When Talking About The Cost

Because The Cost May Be Costly

BE ARROGANT AND UNAPPROACHABLE

“Arrogance is trying to convince others you're more than who they

know you are.”

PRIDE is the Mother Of Arrogance

PROTECTING THE GAME WILL PROTECT YOUR REPUTATION

The Bottom Line:

Thank You Commissioner

Whelchel

2014 Baseball Awards

Area 99

Ten YearsSimon GustafsonTim HuntJim MooreRich Munoz

Fifteen YearsWayne HurmTerence GilliamMaggie Santana

Fifteen YearsBill SeasholsAndy WarnerMark Warner

Twenty YearsJose AcostaRoger HaleJack PolchowEric Vaughan

Twenty Five YearsScott HansonHoward HortonGlen Russell

Thirty Five YearsFernando Martin

Years of Service AIA Baseball ; Area 99

2013 State Baseball Championship Crews

Area 99Division 1

Mark Warner, Andy Warner & Rob McKinley

Division 2Charles McAdoo, Jake Gustafson & Dana Smith

Division 3Bob Acklin

AIA Baseball Official

of the Year2013-14

Mark Warner6:25 – 6:35

Bob Raymond Service Award

A career service award for exemplary leadership, dedication and service to Arizona Interscholastic Association, AZBOA and their Umpire Members.

Dennis MeadowsCongratulations Dennis!

Steve Mattingly

Career Umpire BIO

Professional Baseball Umpire for 6 years including AAA

Lead Instructor for Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring

Division 1 PAC 12 Baseball Umpire

2013 College World Series Umpire

ACCAC Umpire Supervisor

Guest Speaker

6:00 – 8:30 PM.

2014 AIA First Pitch Breakout Session

Go to your assigned breakout session!

6:00 – 8:30 PM.


2014 Rules Changes & POE

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The set is one of two legal pitching positions. For the set position “…he shall stand with his entire non-pivot foot in front of a line extending through the front edge of the pitcher’s plate and with his entire pivot foot in contact with or directly in front of and parallel to the pitcher’s plate….”

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Batter shall not interfere with the catcher’s fielding or throwing by…….making any other movement, including backswing interference, which hinders action at home plate or the catcher’s attempt to play on a runner….

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If the batter hits any part of the catcher and interferes with the catchers fielding or throwing……Back Swing Interference shall be called.

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Backswing InterferenceRule 7-3-5c

For Example: When the batter commits backswing interference and the attempt to retire R1 at second is unsuccessful, the batter is ruled out and R1 must return to first base.

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• A coach or team member may use electronic equipment in the dugout as long as it is not used for video recording or replay. A tablet computer used for scorekeeping purposes only is permissible.

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A number of pitchers are starting in this position and coming set. This is not a legal position because it does not meet the requirements of either the windup or set position.

WARN FIRST and BE PROACTIVE!

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Non-pivot foot must be on or intersect a line extending through the front edge….

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Points of Emphasis 2014

Points of Emphasis 2014

• Coaching Attire

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Rule 1.4.1….uniforms of all team members… (this includes a coach)…should be of the same color and style…

Team jackets or wind breakers that are similar in color to the team uniform may be worn by coaches..

Coaches must wear hats, socks and shoes….


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Shorts are not allowed for AIA sanctioned games. Only baseball type uniform pants, nothing else.*No Pants, Jeans, or Slacks *No Sweats or Athletic Pants

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Any coach who is not in proper uniform is “Restricted” to the dugout and my not come out on to the field except for player injury or being summoned by the Umpire.


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Coaches are permitted to question rules and their enforcements, but are not allowed to question the judgment of the umpire. The umpire(s) is / are the sole authority for ruling on a game.

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When an umpire comes to the mound, the defensive conference is over. The coach should respect the umpire’s authority to resume the game and not linger or prolong the conference unnecessarily.

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Umpires need allow appropriate amount of time for the coach to talk with his players and then move to the mound to breakup the meeting and restart the game….

Upon arriving to the mound allow the coach to finish speaking to the players (this should be brief) and then ask him if he is ready to go or if he is making a change…

Umpire Authority and Enforcement

• A coach or player cannot :– Dispute an umpire’s call (within reason)– Fail to comply with an umpire’s directive.– Exaggerate the time allowed for conferences.– Challenge the umpire’s authority.– Incite fan/spectator negative behavior.– Model inappropriate behavior to their team

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Umpire Authority and Enforcement

• The Umpire is expected to:

know all the rules.

be a leader on the field at all times.

be fair and firm.

Be Perfect.

6:00 – 8:30 PM.

Questions?

6:00 – 8:30 PM.

2014 AIA First Pitch

Next breakout starts in 5 minutes

6:00 – 8:30 PM.


Malicious Contact / Batter Hit by Pitch

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Offensive and Defensive Players can be guilty of Malicious Contact = EJECTION!

Defensive contact that is malicious is usually easy to define (are they tagging or punishing?)

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2.21.1b - Definition

NFHS definition; when a runner creates Malicious Contact with any fielder, with or without the ball, in or out of the baseline…

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By definition; having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person…

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Lets change our focus from defining the word to defining the offensive (offense) player’s actions.

Are the actions of the runner to REACH the base or DISLODGE the baseball?Trying to REACH a base = Baseball = Not Malicious

Trying to DISLODGE the ball = not HS Baseball = Malicious

Dislodging the baseball; In almost all instances the contact created by the runner will be initiated above the waist of the fielder.

Trying to reach a base; in most cases the contact created by the runner will be below the waist of the fielder. (Upright fielder vs. Crouched fielder)

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The Contact created by the runner; was it “Avoidable Contact” or “Unavoidable Contact”

Avoidable Contact is when the runner has been given clear opportunity to avoid the collision….Unavoidable Contract the runner does NOT have opportunity to go around, stop or avoid.

Umpires will take into consideration:-the location of the throw -the position of the fielder-is the ball waiting on the runner -does the play develop late-does fielder have to adjust to go get the ball -the location of the contact

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Contact that was AvoidableMALICIOUS!!

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Contact that was UnavoidableNOT MALICIOUS!!

-the location of the throw -the position of the fielder-is the ball waiting on the runner -does the play develop late-does fielder have to adjust to go get the ball

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Questions?

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AIA Baseball Absolutes

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AIA Baseball Absolutes are all the above…the foundation for what we do on the baseball field as officials!


…Utmost, ultimate, supreme, consummate, unconditional,

pure…

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SAIA Baseball Absolutes

Crew members will contact each other to confirm their assignments 48 hours prior to the game.

Crew members will contact the Home School to confirm assignment.

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Crew members will arrive to the game site a minimum of 30 min. prior to the start of the game.


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All crew members will arrive together to the field 10 minutes prior to scheduled start time.

Crew members will leave the field together when the game is finished.

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A Pregame conference must take place 5 minutes prior to the start of the game that includes the umpires and both head coaches from the respective teams.

This conference will cover the ground rules, verification of equipment and lineup cards will be taken.


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Both Head Coaches will verbally confirm to the UIC that all their players are properly and legally

equipped, prior to starting any game.


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Each umpire will utilize and follow the approved mechanics for AIA and shall not deviate from them.

The Plate Umpire will be the UIC for the game.


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Player safety is foremost in our game and as such each umpire will strive to err on the side of safety.


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All umpires will enforce the dugout rule, keeping players and coaches in the dugout as

defined by NFHS rules.


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Verbal and visual communications will be given prior to each new rotation or situation.


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Interaction with players and coaches will always be in a positive and professional manner. Umpires will

NEVER use profane language.


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No umpire shall openly criticize or negatively comment on his crew member’s judgment call.

No umpire shall attempt to overturn or override any judgment call by his partner UNLESS asked for help by the calling official.


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Anytime an NFHS or AIA baseball rule is being applied incorrectly it the responsibility of ANY / ALL umpire(s) to bring it t the attention of the UIC.


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Every game will have an umpire behind the plate to officiate balls and strikes.

All members of the crew assigned to the game shall bring gear to work the plate.


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The Plate Umpire will rule on all issues regarding the batter.


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All baseball umpires will wear the correct uniform as outlined by AIA.


Black Uniforms are required starting May 1 2014

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SAIA Rule Addendums

17.1.2 TEN RUN RULE….A baseball game shall end any time after five innings or after four and one half (4½) innings when a team is 10 or more runs behind and has completed its turn at bat. 17.1.3 FIFTEEN RUN RULE…a baseball game shall end any time after four innings or after three and one-half (3 1/2) innings when a team is fifteen or more runs behind and has completed its turn at bat. This rule is at the discretion of the losing coach.17.1.4 SUSPENDED GAME… suspended game shall be continued from the point of suspension provided it has playoff implications. Game MUST go 4 ½ or 5 innings to be considered a suspended game. A game that does not go beyond 4 ½ innings is a no contest.17.1.5-4 SPEED-UP RULES…by Conference approval; no inning may start after 1 hr 45 minutes. Time starts after pregame conference. SUB VARSITY ONLY! **Please note the 15 run rule is only enforced if the LOSING coach agrees. **Sub Varsity time limit if agreed to at the plate meeting by both coaches.

6:00 – 8:30 PM.

Questions?

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6:00 – 8:30 PM.

2014 AIA First Pitch General Information

Ten YearsSimon GustafsonTim HuntJim MooreRich Munoz

Fifteen YearsWayne HurmTerence GilliamMaggie Santana

Fifteen YearsBill SeasholsAndy WarnerMark Warner

Twenty YearsJose AcostaRoger HaleJack PolchowEric Vaughan

Twenty Five YearsScott HansonHoward HortonGlen Russell

Thirty Five YearsFernando Martin

Years of Service AIA Baseball ; Area 99

Richard VillaBaseball Scheduling Sub Committee Chair

“Scheduling of AIA Baseball Games”

6:20 – 6:25

*Blackout = Days you CANNOT WORK

2012 AIA Baseball Umpire Availability Sheet 1 Use Save-As and save as: Your Last Name-Your First Name-HSavailability. Example: doe-john-HSavailability 2

Return by EMAIL ATTACHMENT to: Richard Villa • [email protected] - 3 4

5 Name: AIA # 6

Address: 7

City: State: Zip: 8

Home: Work: Cell: 9

Email: Did email change: Y: N: 10

* * Address you leave from for your game: 11

• List any schools to which you should NOT be assigned: 12

• If possible, I would like to crew with: 13

• I am available to umpire on a substitute basis only (no games assigned): 14

• What is the earliest time you can leave for a game on each day: 15

M: T: W: TH: F: S: - 16 17 • I AM available for 3:45 p.m. and/or 7:00 p.m. games on these days in these areas: 18 19 3:45 p.m. 1 2 3 4 5 7:00 p.m. 1 2 3 4 5 20

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Tues. Tues. 22

Weds. Weds. 23

Thurs. Thurs. 24

Fri. Fri. 25

• I AM available on Saturdays in these areas: • I CAN be available for: Yes No 26

1 2 3 4 5 Morning games: 27

Early afternoon games: 28

Evening games 29

• Put an “X” on the dates you are NOT available to umpire: 1

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*Games are assigned by the AIA Operational Committee and it’s Scheduling Sub Committee.

*Assigned games are intended to be within 15 miles one way of your location, this is the goal not the guarantee.

*All games assignments are reviewed and approved by the AIA prior to being released to the officials

*State tournament assignments are solely assigned by the AIA

Scheduling of AIA Baseball Games

6:20 – 6:25

www.aiaonline.org

“newbe”Your Email Address

Add/Edit Game Availability

Questions about Scheduling?

Classroom MeetingsVarsity Area Meetings (Level 1, 2 & 5)

Moon Valley HS Conference Area (Center of Campus) Feb 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19th 6PM – 7:30PM (Steve Huddleson)

Extra Innings Recreation Center (Val Vista / Southern)Feb 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19th / 6:30 – 8PM (Andy Warner)

Sub Varsity Meetings (Level 3 & 4 MUST ATTEND THESE)

AIA Conference RoomFeb 6, 10, 11, 17 & 18th / 6:00 -8 PM

(Rob McKinley or Mark Warner)

This information is posted on AZBOA.org

Clinics / Move Ups / Scrimmages

New Umpire Clinic (designed for level 3 & 4’s)

Brophy HS Varsity Baseball Field Feb 8th 8:30AM – 11:30AMOn field clinic / 2 Man Mechanics / Plate Mechanics**MUST BE AN AZBOA Member to attend this clinic.

** Must pre-register via the website (azboa.org)

Move Up Scrimmage (All Level 2 & 5 must attend to be moved up)

Sunrise Mtn High School Feb 20th 3:45 PM Highland High School Feb 20th 3:45 PMHorizon High School Feb 22nd 10:45 AM**MUST pre-register for these...signup tonight at the entrance area

or email [email protected]

Clinics / Move Ups / Scrimmages

Varsity Scrimmages (Varsity Umpires must work min 1 scrimmage)*Can sign up tonight

or Contact: Steve Huddleson: [email protected]

Sub Varsity Scrimmages ( Selected Varsity Scrimmages)Valley Christian High School Feb 21st 3:45 PMParadise Valley High School Feb 22nd 10:45

**Umpires must pre-register for these scrimmages. Signup tonight or contact Chuck McAdoo:

[email protected]

New Rules 2013Uniforms

Black Uniforms are required starting May 1 2014

**Navy Blue uniforms can be worn for 2014 Regular Season…..

New Rules 2013AIA Organizational Committee (AD HOC)

Appointed by: Commission Gary Whelchel

Members: Dennis Meadows (Committee Chair)Bob Acklin Steve Huddleson Rob McKinleyAndy Warner Mark Warner Richard Villa

Arizona Baseball Officials Association (AZBOA)

Chief Training Officers: Andy Warner & Rob McKinley

Training Officers: Eric Vaughan Rick NurkkaCasey Meadows John Johnson Chuck McAdooDonley Hurd Steve Huddleson Mark WarnerJim Moore Tim Hunt Dave ThomasJohn Warner Pat Baca Jake Gustafson

Questions…..

The role of AZBOA….

ALL Varsity Umpires registered w/ AIA

Attend Class / Pass (90%) NFHS Test

Min 14 Varsity Games / Coach Assessments

AZBOA Evals

AIA Commissioner

Follow AIA Absolutes

“Playoff Umpire Roster & Assignments”

Playoff Game Assignments & the “funnel”

Information for NEW UMPIRES

Signups Still available near the entrance / exit

Have a GREAT SEASON!

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6:00 – 8:30 PM. 2014 AIA First Pitch Meeting Thanks Arizona Diamondbacks & Chase Field for hosting our AIA First Pitch meeting!