GHSA
NGAUA provides umpires for Georgia High School fast pitch and slow pitch games and tournaments.
For any questions regarding GHSA, please contact:
Bob Earwood
678-567-9730 (home)
678-360-1962 (cell)
678-567-9730 (fax)
bnlearwood@hotmail.com
NEWS
2010 GHSA Softball Exam Study Guide
If you have missed placed your GHSA softball exam study guide, you can get a new copy from the GHSA Web site. Click here to download the 2010 GHSA Softball Exam Study Guide
GHSA Online Clinic link is now available until 08/03/2010
If you haven't attending a 2010 rules clinics, the 2010 rules clinic is now available online. GHSA has posted the clinic link on line at http://www.ghsa.net/officials. Anyone planning, or even considering, to register for high school should go on line at your convenience, and complete the clinic. After you have finished the clinic, please email Bob your confirmation for NGAUA's records.
Contact Bob Earwood at 678-567-9730 or bnlearwood@hotmail.com with any questions.
NGAUA's GHSA Test location has been set at North Forsyth High School on July 26th
This year's rotating test location is in Chattahoochee Officials' backyard. The location is North Forsyth High School on Monday, July 26th at 7:00 p.m. You might want to organize your car pools during the July 15th meeting. See NGAUA's directions page for directions
GHSA Advance Camp deadline is Approaching
While the GHSA rules clinic is mandatory every year, NGAUA umpires should attend a GHSA softball umpire camp every two years. In an advance camp you will be evaluated while calling real high school games. Here is a short list of the camps closest to our area, a list of other clinics around the state check out GHSA web site
| GHSA SOFTBALL UMPIRE CAMPS |
|
Advance North Metro* Camp |
North Metro Camp |
June 14 - 17 |
July 17 |
Twin Creeks, Woodstock |
Lost Mountain Park, Kennesaw |
Camp Director: Bob Earwood |
Camp Director: Al Dattolo |
678-567-9730 |
678-449-6054 |
Advance Central Georgia* Camp |
North Georgia Camp |
July 23 - 24 |
24-Jul |
Southern Pines Complex, Dublin |
Calhoun High School |
Camp Director: Kinard Latham |
Camp Director: Al Dattolo |
706-561-5557 |
678-449-6054 |
Note: While advance camps list several days, you only have to attend a single day to get credit.
- To register or inquire about the camps(s), contact the individual "Camp Director" of each site.
- Camp Registration Fee: Non-refundable $60.00 for one-day camps or $80.00 for the Advanced Camp.
- Registration Deadline: (14) days prior to the start of the camp you wish to attend. ($25.00 Walk-up registration fee)
- Liability Waiver: Every participant will be required to sign a "liability waiver" prior to participating in the camp.
- * - designates an Advanced Camp
Mandatory Meeting for High School Umpiring
All umpires planning or thinking of umpiring GHSA (high school) softball must
attend a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. at Lockheed
Elementary School (in the gym at the back of the school).
Critical information regarding the upcoming season will be covered as well as
information about school schedules, pay, tournaments, and post-season playoffs.
There are only two ways to get the REQUIRED RULES CLINIC.
Contact Bob Earwood at 678-567-9730 or
bnlearwood@hotmail.com with any questions.
Bob Earwood 2009 GACA Official of the Year
Congratulations to NGAUA umpire Bob Earwood for being honored as 2009
Georgia Athletic Coaches Association's Official of the Year! Bob has been a
sports official for over 45 years. In addition to serving as NGAUA's GHSA
assigner, Bob rates high school officials in softball, baseball, football and
basketball. Bob is the first NGAUA umpire and one of only a handful of Georgia
softball umpires to receive this award.
Great Job Bob!
2010 NGAUA High Schools
NGAUA is in charge of all home games for
31 Georgia schools in 2010 The following is a list
of all 31 NGAUA GHSA schools
~~CLICK HERE FOR 2008 DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO HIGH SCHOOLS~~
~~CLICK HERE FOR 2010 DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO HIGH SCHOOLS (under construction)~~
| Allatoona | Norh Cobb |
| Campbell | North Cobb Chrisian |
| Cherokee | North Paulding |
| E. Paulding | Osborne |
| Etowah | Paulding Co. |
| Harrison | Pebblebrook |
| Hillgrove | Pope |
| Hiram | River Ridge |
| Kell | Sequoyah |
| Kennesaw Mtn. | South Cobb |
| Lassiter | South Paulding |
| Lovettr | Sprayberry |
| Marietta | Walker |
| McEachern | Wheeler |
| Mt. Paran | Whitefield |
| Woodstock | |
What Are The Requirements to Umpire High School Ball
- Pay your GHSA dues
- Attend a GHSA clinic each year (free)
- Take the state GHSA Umpire Test and pass with 85% or higher -- each year
What Are The Requirements to be Eligible to Umpire Post Season High School Ball
- All the above requirements to umpire high school ball
- Attend a GHSA umpire camp at least once every two years (there is a fee -- see below but includes the required clinic for all umpires -- see info on these Umpire camps)
Download Your Umpire Handbook of Softball Rules Differences
The Umpire Handbook of Rule Differences is a must-have document for any NGAUA umpire who umpires more than one of the following types of fast pitch ball: ASA youth, ASA adult, Federation (high school), NCAA. The document discusses the major differences between the above types of ball and references the rule number from each of their respective rulebooks. The document is presented in an easy-to-read format with a complete table of contents.
To download just click on this link from ASA.
TOURNAMENTS
| Date | School | Locations |
| Aug 13 - 14 | Kell | |
| Aug 13 - 14 | Hillgrove | |
| Aug 16-20 | Marietta | |
| Sept 10 - 11 | Cherokee | |
| Sept 9 -11 | Kennesaw Mtn. | |
| Sept 16 -18 | North Cobb | |
| Sept 22 - 25 | Lassiter |
LINKS
http://www.ghsa.net -- The Official GHSA Web sitehttp://www.ghsaamerchandise.com - GHSA Leisure Way
http://www.officialgear.com -- GHSA Uniforms
Congratulations to NGAUA's 2009 GHSA Post Season Umpires
| Elite Eight State Championship games in Columbus | |
| Chuck Cantrell | Jimmy Derrick |
| Powell Hazzard | Bobby Streetmon |
| Region and State Playoff Round 1 & 2 | |
| Rick Ballew | Chuck Cantrell |
| Jimmy Derrick | Lee Gray |
| Don Harris | Powell Hazzard |
| Shane Head | Jim Hiett |
| Warner Lombard | Lamar Meers |
| Mike Moran | Shawn Schumacher |
| Michael Scott | Bobby Streetmon |
| Daniel Tucker | |
| GADC Senior All State Softball Games At Mercer | |
| Lee Gray | Shane Head |
| Shawn Schumacher | |
UNIFORM
GHSA and NGAUA take great pride in presenting themselves with a professional uniform appearance. Please make sure your uniforms are complete, clean, pressed, and polished. To purchase official GHSA umpire equipment and uniforms, please contact the following vendors:(Local) Barry Sullivan, 770-623-1750
(Local) Rick Januszewski. 770-448-6605
(National) http://www.officialgear.com 1-800-654-8337
A list of the required GHSA Uniform, and examples, is as follows:
| EQUIPMENT | DESCRIPTION | PHOTO |
| Shirt | New Pro Style Polo Shirt (Powder Blue -- No front logo) STARTING IN 2008: PATCHES REQUIRED ON SHIRTS! | Photo |
| Pants | Gray Pants | |
| Cap | Fitted Blue Cap (No Logo) | Photo |
| T-Shirt | White Crewneck T-Shirt | |
| Belt | Black Leather Belt with Silver Buckle | Photo |
| Shoes | Black Shoes | Photo |
| Socks | Black or navy Blue Socks | Photo |
| Ball Bag | Navy Blue Ball Bag (No Letters) | Photo |
| Brush | Small Brush on Plate AND Bases | Photo |
| Indicator | Handheld Indicator with Balls, Strikes, Outs (Innings Optional) | Photo |
| COLD WEATHER OPTIONS | ||
| Jacket | Navy Blue Jacket (Pullover or Zip Front) with ASA Logo | Photo |
