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AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
DISTRICT II
2095 Jersey Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone/Fax: 908-232-7042
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Umpires Information
"You’re expected to be perfect the day you start, and then improve." - Ed Vargo, Supervisor of Umpires, National League
2008 ASA Code and Rule Changes
The ASA National Council recently reviewed and voted on legislation regarding the ASA Code and ASA Rules. Click on the links below to review ASA Code and Rule changes for the 2008 season.
Rule Changes    Code Changes 		Bats and Balls
Before you shout "Play ball!", make sure that you have properly inspected the bats and balls that will be used in the game. Go to the ASA National website for the most current information on certified equipment.       Banned Bats (1 page with pictures)
Banned Bats (list only)    Banned Bats (11 pages with pictures)

James R. Powers Inducted into Elizabeth Hall of Fame
On May 1st, 2003 the Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame honored ASA member and NJ Deputy UIC James R. Powers. Also inducted in the same group were George T. Cron, past Commissioner of NJ State ASA and Leo Spirito, current NJ State ASA Commissioner.
The 6th Annual Induction was held at the Westwood in Garwood, NJ. More than 300 attended to pay tribute to Powers and other inductees in the group. Presenting the awards were Hall of Fame Chairman Ed Jackus and Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage, both past ASA umpires.
Jim Powers taught physical education in the Clark school system for over 40 years. Having competed in ASA softball as a player for many years and upon winning the state championship, Jim decided to start umpiring.
Congratulations, Jim Powers, on another well-deserved honor!
2008 CADET CLASS
The Greater Union County Softball Umpires Association, in conjunction with the
Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation,
recently started its annual ASA softball umpires training program.

Bill Smith, Deputy District Commissioner, welcomes the 2008 graduating class with hearty congratulations!!

Chris Andiovich - Carteret
Peter Collier - Cranford
Vincent DeGregirio - Cranford
Donald DeKolf - Carteret
Dennis DeMascio - Carteret
Kevin Irwin - Metuchen
Edward Kushpa - Port Reading
Jose Lopez - Elizabeth
Roland Martinez - Elizabeth
Barry Orth - Linden
Kevin Rodriguez - Elizabeth
Carl Stoffers Jr. - Scotch Plains
Craig Sullivan - Clark
Allen Weisberg - Warren

2006 CADET OF THE YEAR

2006 Cadet of the Year Charlie Cobb with past Cadets of the Year.
What's the rule? Ask Joe!
Have a question about ASA softball rules? With years of local, national, and international experience, our Union County, NJ, District II Umpire-In-Chief Joe Massaro has the answer. Follow the link to... ASK JOE 		ASA Umpire Insurance
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