After four years all ESF umpires will meet again
BLUE CONVENTION
The game of softball develops, rules change, habits and emotions get into play.
The time has come to refreshen our minds of who is a member of the ESF umpiring family. Time to unify the "blue view" of the game, time to bring the new rules to detailed understanding, time for discussions about game management and trends.
"Each ESF umpire is our link to all the other umpires in each respective country. Through the participants of the Blue Convention, we hope to reach to all softball umpires in Europe to unify the general umpiring style and rules interpretation," said the ESF President, Gabriel Waage.
DATES
Beginning: March 9, 2018, first session starts at 6 pm
End: March 11, 2018, last session ends at 12 pm
LOCATION
Prague, the Czech Republic
Hotel Galaxie: http://www.hotelgalaxie.cz/en
PARTICIPANTS
All the ESF-licensed Umpires are invited
Bob Stanton, the WBSC SD Director of Umpires is invited as a special guest
ESF UICs, ESF Technical Director
BLUE AWARDS
Gala dinner is will take place on Saturday night. As a part of the pleasant and friendly night, Blue Awards will be presented.
COSTS
Registration fee per un umpire - 20 EUR
Blue Awards Gala Dinner Voucher - 40 EUR
Accommodation and meals - covered by the ESF
Umpires take care of (and cover) their own transportation
For now, save the date, dust off your ceremonial uniform, and check back for more detailed instructions on how to register, and more.
REGISTRATION
ESF Umpires shall register through an online registration form .