Contra Costa Summer Umpires Association

02/05/2020

CCSUA is a summer program that Umpires all types and ages of baseball in the East Bay, WE ARE looking for Good Umpires, if you fit this description and want to Join CCSUA, please call me or Send me an Email. We are having our clinic on Sunday Feb 9th at Concord High School in Concord Ca from 7:30 till 4:30.
Terry Gosser
PH #1-925-204-5219
Email [email protected]
Thank You.

05/01/2018

02/02/2017

Mandatory Training is 2/12/17 at Pittsburgh High School. If you're signed up already contact Jack ASAP!!!

12/04/2016

Ever think you can be an umpire? Ever watch a game and think you can do a better job? Well here is your chance. CCSUA, one of the largest assignors of youth and adult baseball in northern California is actively recruiting umpires of all levels for the upcoming 2017 season. CCSUA assigns games for ages 6-65 and all level of skill. Weather you're a seasoned veteran, never umpired a game before or somewhere in between we have a spot for you. All training and mentoring will be provided. Don't be shy, training clinics will begin in late January and early February. CCSUA remains in a recruiting mode. Best of all "YOU GET PAID!" There will be more games than there will be umpires in 2017. Experienced & new umpires are needed. We will train the new ones and update the veterans at our annual CCSUA Umpire Training clinic to be held Sunday 2/12/17 @ Pittsburg HS in Pittsburg. This is an all-weather artificial turf Varsity high scvhool field. Cost will be $50 for the all-day instruction by 24 certified CCSUA instructors. A vendor/supplier will be available for uniform & equipment purchases. Tell Jack you saw this on FB.

For more details and for you to express your interests, please contact Jack Townsend [email protected] 925-565-6620. Thank you......

Jack Townsend
CCSUA Assignor
CCUA Board of Directors Advisor
[h]925-686-6620
[c]925-565-6620

11/29/2016

Our own Kate Hart who has been active umpire-wise in the Santa Clara area the past 2 seasons has just been notified that she will be the recipient of the prestigious HOT STOVE WOMEN IN BASEBALL AWARD FOR 2016.

Kate has been a long time fixture in the San Ramon Valley area for both Little League, CCUA-High School & CCSUA. Her foray into the Santa Clara/San Jose & south areas over the past few years has been due to career opportunities for which she re-located to Salinas. However, she just announced that her career work will allow her to re-join CCUA come 2017 which also means she'll be increasing her umpiring for CCSUA.

Kate has been a Little League UIC, and district umpire instructor & trainer as well as umpiring baseball at the college level. We are very happy about her returning to CCUA & CCSUA and whole-heartedly congratulate her on her earning the Hot Stove Award. Katie is a good friend and has earned the respect of all umpires wherever she works.

Welcome Home & many congrats.

Jack

10/01/2016

To all CCSUA---------------------CCUA [the HS association] & CCSUA are both in dire need of Umpire Recruits for both associations. We are holding a combined FREE....that's FREE... training introduction clinic per below. But, this is NOT....I repeat............NOT for existing CCSUA [or CCUA] members that have already attended our training back in January/February. Instruction/training will be considered Umpiring 101. Just the basics.

It is specifically for recruits, new meat, new blood, raw rookies, transfers in, no experience-necessary types, sons of veteran CCUA/CCSUA members, Little League contacts, current & former volunteer adult umpires, umpire wannabees, those that aspire, new person in the neighborhood, a buddy at work, etc. etc. Pass this email onto them. Here's the scoop:

Date: Sat. 10/29
Time: Registration 8:45am, kickoff 9:15 'til approx 4:30
Location: Pittsburg HS, Varsity field [artificial turf/no metal cleats]
Uniform if available: Black, or be prepared to do some running.
Equipment: Plate gear if available.
Vendor: Jeff Willis'.....The Official's Outlet {existing members may drop by to make purchases]
Lunch: BYO,,,We will have a noonish break
Newspaper Ad: Will be in EastBay Times "What's Happening?" soon.

Please, PLEASE, no....like NO existing CCUA or CCSUA member participation. Just observation only if you must. This training is for RECRUITS ONLY!! Didn't I say that already? However, if you have a son [or daughter] 18 or over that wants to umpire for CCSUA or even CCUA...this is for them. If you know anybody in the youth ranks [Little League, PHBA, Brentwood Pony, etc.] that's ready to move up, then this is for them. CCUA/CCSUA Certified Trainers will be doing their thing so quality instruction is guaranteed. Did I say it's FREE?? Helluva bargain!

Here's all you've gotta do: Get the prospect/recruit [or you can do it for them] to RSVP to me preferably by email if interested. Consider this as pre-registration. Questions to me also. I will need their name, email addy, home address, phone contact info, and a little background info, i.e. experience if any, training done [what, where, when].

That's it!! Did I say: IT'S FREE! Thanks! Jack

Jack Townsend
CCSUA Assignor
CCUA Board of Directors Advisor
[h]925-686-6620
[c]925-565-6620

08/12/2016

http://es.pn/2aXkXbS

In the Dayton Dragons Class-A baseball game, a liner hit off both the pitcher and in-field umpire before the shortstop picked up the ball and completed a double play.

05/25/2016

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05/06/2016

http://cbsn.ws/1ZexU0E

Rival baseball teams work together to make paralyzed student's dream come true before graduation

04/20/2016

All of the following statements are FALSE. Read the explanations and rule references to find out why.
Top 40 Baseball Rule Myths
1. The hands are considered part of the bat.
2. The batter-runner must turn to his right after over-running first base.
3. If the batter breaks his wrists when swinging, it's a strike.
4. If a batted ball hits the plate first it's a foul ball.
5. The batter cannot be called out for interference if he is in the batter's box.
6. The ball is dead on a foul-tip.
7. The batter may not switch batter's boxes after two strikes.
8. The batter who batted out of order is the person declared out.
9. The batter may not overrun first base when he gets a base-on-balls.
10. (N/A: J,S,B League Only)The batter is out if he starts for the dugout before going to first after a dropped third strike.
11. If the batter does not pull the bat out of the strike zone while in the bunting position, it's an automatic strike.
12. The batter is out if a bunted ball hits the ground and bounces up and hits the bat while batter is holding the bat.
13. The batter is out if his foot touches the plate.
14. The batter-runner is always out if he runs outside the running lane after a bunted ball.
15. A runner is out if he slaps hands or high-fives other players, after a homerun is hit over the fence.
16. Tie goes to the runner.
17. The runner gets the base he's going to, plus one on a ball thrown out-of-play.
18. Anytime a coach touches a runner, the runner is out.
19. Runners may never run the bases in reverse order.
20. The runner must always slide when the play is close.
21. The runner is always safe when hit by a batted ball while touching a base.
22. A runner may not steal on a foul-tip.
23. It is a force out when a runner is called out for not tagging up on a fly ball.
24. An appeal on a runner who missed a base cannot be a force out.
25. A runner is out if he runs out of the baseline to avoid a fielder who is fielding a batted ball.
26. Runners may not advance when an infield fly is called.
27. No run can score when a runner is called out for the third out for not tagging up.
28. A pitch that bounces to the plate cannot be hit.
29. The batter does not get first base if hit by a pitch after it bounces.
30. If a fielder holds a fly ball for 2 seconds it's a catch.
31. You must tag the base with your foot on a force out or appeal.
32. (N/A: No Balk in LL)The ball is always immediately dead on a balk.
33. If a player's feet are in fair territory when the ball is touched, it is a fair ball.
34. The ball must always be returned to the pitcher before an appeal can be made.
35. With no runners on base, it is a ball if the pitcher starts his windup and then stops.
36. The pitcher must come to a set position before a pick-off throw.
37. The pitcher must step off the rubber before a pick-off throw.
38. If a fielder catches a fly ball and then falls over the fence it is a homerun.
39. The ball is dead anytime an umpire is hit by the ball.
40. The home plate umpire can overrule the other umps at anytime.
*Bold/Underlined are for Base Umpire reference

04/04/2016

Opening Day is here!