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January 2010
Official Newsletter of the Amateur Softball Association of America
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Jennie Finch (La Mirada, Calif.); Vicky Taylor Schlopy (West Hills, Calif.); and
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Angela Tincher (Eagle Rock, Va.).
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News & Notes from the National Office
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automatically provided as part of the ASA membership fee. If your local ASA Commissioner is
using Individual Registration, you do not need to purchase the ASA Team Insurance Plan.
Contact your ASA Commissioner or Bollinger for more information.
Leading the way with ASA Individual Registration:

Best Practices for Teams and Leagues
Why Individual Registration? As the National Governing Body for Softball, ASA/USA Softball
is committed to the goal of providing accident and liability insurance to all participants in the Junior
Olympic (youth) program. This is especially important as more and more American families do not
have their own medical insurance. To ensure that our JO players receive the insurance protection
they need, ASA/USA Softball has been converting to Individual Registration (as opposed to team
registration) for the JO Program. Individual Registration is also available to Adult leagues in certain
areas.
How is the insurance plan for Individual Registration different from Team
Insurance? There is no difference in the limits of coverage under the Individual Registration or
Team Insurance plans. The program is still administered by Bollinger and underwritten by Markel
Insurance Company.
How to get started? Contact your local ASA Commissioner or JO Commissioner for details on
how to Individually Register. To find the contact information for your Commissioner, go to the
ASA/USA Softball web site at www.ASASoftball.com.
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Individual Registration, please visit

Bollinger’s ASA web site, www.BollingerASA.com and click on “Individual Registration.”
Important Note: In order to participate in ASA Junior Olympic/Youth Championship Play,

all teams must be ASA Individually Registered or purchase through Bollinger the ASA
Team Insurance Package Plan.
101 JFK Parkway, PO Box 390, Short Hills, NJ 07078

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Metro Detroit ASA Hosts National Umpire School
APRIL 10-11, 2010
OXFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

1420 East Lakeville Road
Oxford Township, Michigan 48371
Metro Detroit
REGISTRATION $80
(Make check payable to MDASA)
Name____________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________ City ________________________
State ____________Zip _______________ Phone ________________________________
Email _____________________________________________ Shirt Size _____________
Circle Area of Interest: Fast Pitch Slow Pitch Both
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Best Western Palace Inn, 2755 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360, (248) 391-2755
$79/night if you mention you are with the Metro Detroit ASA Umpire School
Room reservations must be made by March 9, 2010 to receive this rate
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Friday, April 9, 2010 – Best Western Palace Inn

6:00 – 10:00 pm Check In/Hospitality
Saturday, April 10, 2010 – Oxford Middle School

8:00 – 9:00 am Check In and School Photo
9:00 – Noon Instructional Sessions
Noon -1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 pm Instructional Sessions
Best Western Palace Inn
6:00 – 7:00 pm Optional Buffet Dinner
8:00 – 11:00 pm Hospitality
Sunday, April 11, 2010 – Oxford Middle School,

8:00 am – Noon Instructional Sessions
Noon -1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 pm Instructional Sessions
3:00 – 3:30 pm Closing Ceremony
2010 - 2011 National Tournaments scheduled in Michigan:

Northern Territory Girls 18-Under A Novi, MI August 2010
Northern Territory Girls 14-Under B Novi, MI August 2011
Northern Territory Girls 16-Under A Mt. Pleasant, MI August 2011
National tournament umpires must attend a National Umpire School.
UMPIRE UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT WILL BE SOLD AT THE SCHOOL
Mail this Application and a check to: For information contact:

MDASA NUS Bob Lawson, MDASA UIC
30740 Lincoln Court 248.437.4356
New Hudson, MI 48165 mdasabob@aol.com
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Official Newsletter of the Amateur Softball Association of America

A note from Amateur Softball Association

MAKING THE TEAM

The Inside Pitch

Page 2 THE INSIDE PITCH January 2010

Cat Osterman receives decade honors

January 2010 THE INSIDE PITCH Page 3

Light-Structure Green™ reduces your sports-lighting

December 2009 THE INSIDE PITCH Page 5

Softball night at the Dome raises over $5k

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There’s an insurance company that

Memorable youth sports moments are waiting for you.

© 2009 Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

Leading the way with ASA Individual Registration:

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Individual Registration, please visit

Important Note: In order to participate in ASA Junior Olympic/Youth Championship Play,

101 JFK Parkway, PO Box 390, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Now live: Responsible Sports’ new season evaluation tool

January 2010 THE INSIDE PITCH Page 9

OXFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Address_____________________________________ City ________________________

State ____________Zip _______________ Phone ________________________________

Email _____________________________________________ Shirt Size _____________

Circle Area of Interest: Fast Pitch Slow Pitch Both

Friday, April 9, 2010 – Best Western Palace Inn

Saturday, April 10, 2010 – Oxford Middle School

Sunday, April 11, 2010 – Oxford Middle School,

2010 - 2011 National Tournaments scheduled in Michigan:

UMPIRE UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT WILL BE SOLD AT THE SCHOOL

Mail this Application and a check to: For information contact:

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