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AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY DISTRICT II 2095 Jersey Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-232-2354 E-mail Us Umpires Information "You’re expected to be perfect the day you start, and then improve." - Ed Vargo, Supervisor of Umpires, National League 2012 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 2012 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. More about James R. Powers 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! 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 What's covered? Under what circumstances? Are all ASA umpires covered? Take the quiz. Or visit for more information. Website maintained by the ASA of Union County, NJ, District II.