Umpires can be rewarded for registering and officiating ASA
softball without being assigned to regional or national
championships. This rewards the local umpire who supports the
ASA program, and can be relied upon for local assignments.
There are four levels for this program - the Blue level for
those who have been registered for three (3) years, the Bronze
level for those registered for five (5) years, the Silver
level for those registered for seven (7) years and the Gold
level for those registered for seven (7) years. Umpires can
reach these levels quicker if they have umpired in national
championships, or attended National Umpire Schools.
The program was instigated in 1999 and currently there are
5536 umpires registered in the program at various levels. The
cost is $20 for each level, and the umpire receives a cap,
certificate and pin symbolic of the level achieved. An umpire
could register for all four levels if he/she desires and
receive caps, certificates and pins for each level paid. In
addition, there are various leisure wear items, jewelry items
and trophies for each level if the umpire or association
desires to purchase these.
The Medals program is a very popular program for the ASA
umpire, with the caps and shirts being seen all across the
U.S. ASA umpires take pride in their program and as more
umpires are becoming aware of this reward program, more
registrations are received. When submitting the application,
local association commissioners must approve, indicating the
umpire is in good standing. Names are printed annually in the
ASA Case Book. Applications are available from the National
Office or our web site. Print
the Medals Application Form - Updated 3/18/2013