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Umpire of the Week



Week of July 19:
Province: NS
Name: Matthew
Years experience: 4
Certification Level: Level 2
Accomplishments:

Matthew currently resides in Halifax, NS. Matthew started umpiring at the age of 15. He has displayed a natural ability to umpire and continues to seek feedback from his peers to become a better umpire. His umpiring accomplishments include being assigned to work the Bluenose League playoffs and several provincial championships. Matthew has been identified as a potential National Level umpire and has aspirations to work in the major leagues.

Matthew, qui réside présentement à Halifax en Nouvelle-Écosse, a commencé à arbitrer alors qu'il avait 15 ans. Dès le départ, il a affiché de belles habiletés naturelles pour l'arbitrage. Par la suite, il a toujours cherché à obtenir de ses pairs leurs commentaires afin de devenir un meilleur arbitre. Parmi les moments forts de sa carrière d'arbitre, soulignons son assignation pour les séries éliminatoires de la ligue Bluenose et pour plusieurs championnats provinciaux. Pour l'heure, le nom de Matthew est inscrit sur la liste des arbitres pouvant être invités à officier au niveau national! Quant à lui, son objectif est simple : arbitrer un jour dans les ligues majeures de baseball!

 


Interests:

Umpiring, computers

 

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Week of July 12:
Province: AB
Name: Robert
Years experience: 3
Certification Level: Level 2
Accomplishments:

I currently reside in St. Albert, Alberta. I played baseball up to the Bantam league. I started umpiring three years ago at the age of 11. My father and brother influenced me in becoming an umpire. I enjoy umpiring not because of the money but to help out with the game I love and enjoy playing. Umpiring has taught me to be more professional and build up my self confidence. It is very hard work especially in the heat of Alberta and communicating with players and coaches at such a young age. I have umpired Mosquito and Pee Wee community and competitive leagues. I plan on furthering my umpiring career in the years to come and take the level 3 course next year.

Je réside présentement à St Albert en Alberta. J'ai joué au baseball jusqu'au niveau bantam. J'ai commencé à arbitrer il y a trois ans, à l'âge de 11 ans. Mon père et mon frère m'ont incité à devenir arbitre. J'aime arbitrer, non pas pour l'argent que cela me rapporte, mais plutôt pour l'aide que j'apporte au déroulement de la partie. J'aime tellement ce jeu. L'arbitrage m'enseigne à être plus professionnel et m'aide à bâtir ma confiance en moi. C'est un travail difficile, spécialement dans la chaleur de l'Alberta et quand il faut communiquer avec des joueurs ou des entraîneurs aussi jeunes que moi.  J'ai arbitré des matchs des divisions moustique et pee-wee et des ligues compétitives. Je prévois poursuivre ma carrière d'arbitre dans les années à venir et d'obtenir mon niveau 3 l'an prochain.

 


Interests:

Baseball, Golf, Soccer, Waterskiing, Camping & snowmobiling.

 

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Tanner (NB )

Week of July 12, 2010:

Tanner is a Rally Cap veteran who comes to practice everyday with a smile on his face. He is working on his Blue and Red Hats this season.Tanner is excelling at fielding this year, his crocodile technique is flawless and he does the "Catch an Egg" drill extremely well. His favorite team is the Boston Red Sox and his favorite pre-game meal is KD. Keep up the good work Tanner!

Tanner est un vétéran du programme « Rallye Cap » qui s'amène jour après jour aux séances d'entraînement avec un grand sourire accroché au visage. Depuis le début de la saison, il est passé du groupe des « casquettes bleues » à celui des « casquettes rouges ». Cette année, Tanner brille à capter des balles, et ce, en plaçant parfaitement ses mains en « bouche de crocodile »! Il réussit également fort bien au jeu de l'attrapé de l'oeuf. Tanner est un partisan inconditionnel des Red Sox de Boston et son repas d'avant match préféré est bien évidemment le “Kraft dinner”! Continu ton bon travail Tanner!

 

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