Two years down the track

Well it is almost two years down the track from when I commenced this blog, cannot believe the time has gone so quick. During that time, i have had many messages from people on social networks etc stating that they had read this blog and had even enjoyed reading it. So why am I on here again, well I thought this is as good as anywhere to make some notes of the last two years, and give those that read this an update as to where I am at with Baseball and my umpiring, and maybe other stuff as well.

I am please to say that in 3 weeks I will be off to umpire at the Australian National Youth Championships for Under 16's & Under 18's, this is to be held in Lismore, NSW. This will be my 4th national championships, having done the past 3 womens nationals and Under 23's in 2009. I was selected and landed near Lismore for the Under 14's in 2008, only to be washed out due to floods in the region.

For most Australian umpires to be able to achieve a national selection is an honor and acknowledgement of both your skills, work and dedication. Some have and will achieve higher appointments with Australia having its own Semi-pro league now. Some have and will also be fortune enough to umpire on the international stage. Maybe one day I can put that against my name....

But in reality baseball umpiring for the majority in Oz is club ball, and in Victoria this can be undertaken all year round. Summer season (which is the main season for most) starts in October and finishes in March, Winter is April to September - yes there is generally only a couple of weeks between seasons. And yes I have umpired in both seasons for the past 5 years. Throw into that a couple of administrative roles I have undertaken within baseball, makes for an eventful life

Well now that I am back into this blog thing, I will over the next period of time share some of my umpiring and baseball stories with you. But also share with you my adventure to the Youth Nationals in Jan 2011. Til next time - hit a home run!!!