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Between The Lines
Between The Lines is Softball Canada's publication dedicated to the development of umpiring in Canada. Put out by the Officiating Development Committee, the magazine features announcements, messages and stories written by officials from across the country. Below are selected articles the EMSUA believes can assist its umpires the most.
A Canadian Championship Supervisor's View
| by Jim Herbert, Level V, Ontario |
| "I am often asked when supervising at Fast Pitch Canadian championships on how to cross the line to get the coveted 'V'…" |
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Attitude & Commitment
| by Jimm Barr, Level V, Saskatchewan |
"What really separates the top officials from the rest of the
group…" |
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Challenge: The "A" Game vs. the "Recreational" Game
| by Stephen Corwin, Level V, Ontario |
"Getting up for the big game takes effort and mental
preparation…" |
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Earning Respect on the Diamond
| by Mike Robinson, Level V, Alberta |
| "We all strive to do our best when we set out to umpire a game. The following is an attempt to provide a list of things we can do right…" |
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Progress vs. Perfection
| by Cliff Whitford, Level V, Alberta |
| "For those currently embarking upon a career in umpiring at the local, provincial or national levels, a firm word of advice…" |
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Striving to Improve
| by Gary Skjervan, Level V, Saskatchewan |
| "We have all heard and been told that we must continue to improve. How many times have we said to ourselves…" |
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The Privilege of Being an Umpire
| by Joel Balberman, Level V, Ontario |
| "Have you ever thought about how fortunate we are to be umpires? If you take time to reflect on this…" |
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