Southern Appalachian Officials Association

05/29/2026

Baseball umpires needed for this Saturday (May 30) in Asheville, NC. $55/game, 6 or 7 games. Let me know if anyone is available. Thanks!

SAOA supports & promotes education, training, & professionalism in officiating interscholastic & recreational baseball/softball in Western NC & beyond.

04/04/2023

Just wanted to tell all the guys who are calling the middle school games that I really appreciate the job they do for us. I know it's been a trying year with some of the inexperienced coaches & idiot fans giving some of our veteran officials a hard time. I have been in touch with the athletic directors and let them know that they are more than welcome to find their own umpires. But I did want to share this with you to let you know that those coaches and fans are certainly in the minority and a lot of people really do appreciate the work that you guys do.. This was sent to me from our USA Softball of NC Commissioner. There are plenty of parents whose kids you call ball games for feel the same way. We rarely hear from them but I guarantee they are the silent majority. Thanks again guys! You guys are the reason these kids can play real games.

05/06/2022

Anyone who needs an extra $300-$400 a weekend, get in touch!

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05/02/2022

https://www.referee.com/theyre-counting-on-it-2/

Good article on the importance of giving the count..

One of the most important jobs for softball umpires is game management. And one of the most overlooked aspects of game management is giving the count. Regardless of the level you work, giving the count is part of your repertoire. While some levels require giving the count more than others, when and....

07/20/2021

Outstanding job by the baseball umpires who worked the three Battle For the Ship tournaments in Charleston this year for Game Day USA.. Lots of compliments, as usual. You guys are the best!

06/30/2021

The umpires who have worked the Game Day USA tournaments in Charleston and the NC GameOn events in Asheville have been outstanding this year. We have the best crew around and y'all prove it week after week!
One more at Shipyard Park in a couple of weeks. Fifteen states represented in June event. July will be even hotter!

03/13/2021

Opening day. Looking sharp in that pink.. So thankful to be playing ball!

02/10/2021

Looking for umpires for Middle School softball & baseball in Sylva/Franklin area of NC. PM or text/call 828-215-1909.

07/23/2020

Long overdue shout out to all the guys who did an outstanding job on recent tournaments.. USSSA Softball at Big League Camp, Game Day USA events at Bob Lewis Ballpark & Shipyard Park. It was very nice to pick up some quality officials in Charleston! Those guys really helped make that tournament a huge success.
This weekend, NC GameOn Wood Bat World Series at Bob Lewis Ballpark in Asheville..
Here are a few pics..

06/17/2020

Excited about being back on the Turf at the gorgeous this week with our friends at !