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IntroductionThe Softball Australia Limited Level 1 Introduction to Umpiring Program is an initiative to promoteumpiring to people wishing to get involved with umpiring and is aimed at to those people whohave not yet entered the formal accreditation system.The aim is to provide a means by which new and or inexperienced not yet qualified umpires canlearn and participate in the sport at the club or affiliate level. The program will help develop andencourage participants to develop their umpire skills and to achieve Level 1 accreditation ifdesired.Most umpires start at local association level and umpire from junior through to seniorcompetitions. As umpires gain skills and confidence, they often seek optional ongoingaccreditation, which can lead to umpiring state, national and international games.Become an umpireThere are many reasons people decide to become an umpire. Some are helping their Club whileothers aim to extend their playing career or seek social and community involvement.Becoming an accredited umpire highlights a recognised level of competence and effort andenables you to wear the Softball Australia Umpires logo with pride, knowing you have earned it.Prior to deciding to become an official umpire of Softball, the following next steps provideexcellent insights into the role of an umpire and whether it is suited to you.You will need to have an understanding of the basic Softball rules and terminologyYou will need to know the basic skills involved in playing Softball as you will need to umpireon throwing, catching, fielding a ball, hitting and moving between basesAn outline of the accreditation process and registration will also give you a scope of theeducation pathway available to youThere are many regularly updated resources for umpires, in addition to umpiring news andhow you can find a Club near you or contact your State Association or Softball AustraliaLimited for more information. www.softball.org.auPhilosophyThrough peer contact, online and practical training and mentoring by other umpires, prospectiveumpires will engage in learning some of the fundamentals and disciplines of umpiring. It is hopedthat you will be inspired to continue to improve your umpiring. Provided that you umpire bothplates and bases for a season, do a basic umpire theory exam and complete some online trainingcourses you will achieve your Level 1 accreditation.Method of engagementThis program will concentrate on the fundamentals of plate and base umpiring, you will learn fromyour peers by observing what duties need to be performed and how to perform them, before,during and after a game. This manual will offer you important information that you can later referto for example – the basic Signals, basic Rules and a simplified One and Two-umpire systems.Completion of some online courses will also give you an insight into your responsibilities as anumpire. Other umpires will provide feedback on games that you will be involved in and canprovide mentoring if you desire.SAL Level 1 Introductory Participants Manual. November 2010 v1.1 Final Page 1
ModulesThere are five modules that need to be completed to achieve accreditation as a Level 1 umpire.These can be completed at your own pace and timeframe and are designed to be simple andeasy to complete. You need to read and study this manual as it will provide the resourceinformation you should need to complete the course and achieve Level 1 accreditation.An Umpire can be recommended for Level 1 National Accreditation at the local affiliate level byany Softball official once they can show they have completed all five modules of the Level 1Introductory Umpire course.There are four documents (attachments 1,2,3 and 4) that need to be completed by the umpireapplying for Level 1 accreditation and the Softball official checking competency. These need tosent to the relevant State Director of Umpiring together with the $10 NOAS application fee.Module 1Rules KnowledgeTo achieve level 1 National Accreditation an umpire must achieve the following pass marks for theSAL Basic Rules Examination:1 60% under lecture style presentation with four sessions of 25 questions or2 50% under supervision in one session or3 80% as an open book giving the rule referencesorAchieve 50% pass mark in the SAL National Rules Examination (held the last Monday in Mayeach year)Practice SAL Basic Rules Exams with answers are available online at www.softball.org.au in theumpiring resources section.Contact your local umpire co-ordinator when you feel you are ready to sit the exam.There is a detailed rules instruction section below to assist you in gaining the required rulesknowledge.Module 2Play by the RulesTo achieve level 1 National Accreditation, an umpire must complete the online ‘Play by the Rules’officials course.Play by the Rules offers free online training courses for officials about their rights andresponsibilities under discrimination and child protection laws. www.playbytherules.net.auYou need to visit this site, register and complete the ‘officials’ course. This can be done over anumber of sessions if required. Once you have completed the course print out a completioncertificate, a copy of which you need to provide for Level 1 accreditation.SAL Level 1 Introductory Participants Manual. November 2010 v1.1 Final Page 2
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Attachment 1OFFICIAL'S CODE OF COND
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OFFICIAL'S CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMEN
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Attachment 3LEVEL 1 ACCREDITATION A
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Attachment 4Application FormSoftbal
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