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
Busy weekend coming up ...
All NGUA umpires... We need you this weekend! With high school
tournaments, league games, and Special Olympics we are in the need of all NGAUA
umpires to work where they can. Please get with Glenn/Bob to iron out your
schedule for this weekend.
Save The Date: Key GHSA Tournaments Covered By NGAUA
NGAUA GHSA umpires please make every effort to be available to
work the below tournaments that NGAUA is contracted to cover (also listed are
the postseason tournament dates):
| Date | School | Locations |
| August 13-17 | Marietta | Marietta HS |
| August 15-18 | Kell | Kell HS and Lassiter HS |
| September 7-8 | Cherokee | Hobgood Park and others |
| September 12, 14-15 | North Cobb | Several locations |
| September 15 | Woodland JV | Dellinger Park |
| September 20-22 | Lassiter | Sandy Plans Park |
| September 28-29 | Kennesaw JV | Kennesaw HS and Adams Park |
| October 8-12 | REGIONALS | TBA |
| October 19-20 | SECTIONALS | TBA |
| October 25-27 | STATES | Columbus, GA |
Sign Up For GHSA Umpire Camps
High School season is right around the corner. Sign up now for
one of the GHSA Umpire Camps. Remember, you must attend a camp at least once
every two years in order to be eligible for post season play. The camp will also
include the requited clinic all umpires must attend each year in order to be
eligible to work varsity ball. The cost for each school is $50 if registered 14
days in advance, $75 afterward. The schools/clinics for 2007 are as follows:
- July 21 at Lost Mountain Park in Kennesaw -- online registration | printable registration
- July 28 at Southern Pines in Dublin -- online registration | printable registration
- August 4 at Hamilton Complex in Tifton -- online registration | printable registration
- August 4 at Victor Lord Park in Winder -- online registration | printable registration
- August 11 at McCurry Park in Fayetteville -- online registration | printable registration
For more information on these camps, please read the information on GHSA.net and/or contact Bob Earwood at 678-567-9730 or bnlearwood@hotmail.com.
2007 NGAUA High Schools
NGAUA is in charge of all home games for
24 Georgia schools in 2007. The following is a list of all 24 NGAUA GHSA schools and each school's Web site:
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)
NGAUA Makes High Honors in GHSA for 2006
NGAUA had a great 2006 season. 54 NGAUA umpires worked a total of 1136 GHSA
games in 2006 -- including five varsity, two JV and two middle school
tournaments.
A total of 18 NGAUA umpires worked a total of 40 Regional games. The following umpires, listed alphabetically, were honored with these GHS Sectional and State assignments:
GHSA State Championship Tournament
- Lem Buster (Slow Pitch)
- Jimmy Derrick (AAAAA Fast Pitch)
- Rodger Lindsey (AA Fast Pitch)
- Brooks Tinsley (Slow Pitch)
AAAA South Fast Pitch Sectional in Hampton, Ga.
- Angela Baldwin
- Rick Ballew
- Jimmy Derrick
- Rodger Lindsey
AAAA North Fast Pitch Sectional in Woodstock, Ga.
- Dan Tucker
AA North and A North Sectional in Dalton, Ga.
- Jim Hiett
AA South Sectional in Savannah, Ga.
- Bobby Streetmon
- Randy Thomas
Congratulations to all outstanding NGAUA GHS umpires!
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.
Uniforms...
You are NOT required to wear uniforms with the GHSA logo on the pant, shirt and/or hat. You may wear this uniform ONLY if both you and your partner have the entire uniform. Make sure you match your partner on the field!
TOURNAMENTS
| Date | School | Locations |
| August 13-17 | Marietta | Marietta HS |
| August 15-18 | Kell | Kell HS and Lassiter HS |
| September 7-8 | Cherokee | Hobgood Park and others |
| September 12, 14-15 | North Cobb | Several locations |
| September 15 | Woodland JV | Dellinger Park |
| September 20-22 | Lassiter | Sandy Plans Park |
| September 28-29 | Kennesaw JV | Kennesaw HS and Adams Park |
| October 8-12 | REGIONALS | TBA |
| October 19-20 | SECTIONALS | TBA |
| October 25-27 | STATES | Columbus, GA |
LINKS
http://www.ghsa.net -- The Official GHSA Web sitehttp://www.ghsaamerchandise.com - GHSA Leisure Way
http://www.officialgear.com -- GHSA Uniforms
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 2005: NO PATCHES 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 |