A newly updated Rule Book and Umpires Manual are to be released for the forthcoming 2010/11 season. Over the years we have had the odd enquiry as to which of the rule books is the official one. Both are, the Umpires Manual simply goes into more detail and explains each rule. The explanations and interpretations in the Umpires Manual are how we expect rules to be administered. There is to be no “my interpretation” or “my understanding is”. Intention and interpretation must be by the book, the whole point of writing this book is to have every one interpreting the rules the same. It does not matter how they do it in baseball or softball it is what is best for the players playing Tee-Ball. The forthcoming meeting of the TBAWA council will see any proposals for new rules put as a notice of motion to be voted at the next full council meeting, should any individual or club require clarification on any of these suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to explain the proposal or drop out to your club and attend a committee meeting. Of course subject to the outcome of the AGM.
Greg Mount-Bryson
Chief Umpire
9 comments:
The interpretation Umpires Manual is the best Rule book out cos if you do have a coach ask you why u called this or that u can show them the interpretation in the rule and it comes to light alot easier than having to explain it just in your own words. Your words just back up what is writen down on paper. I sugest that all coaches have this rule book aswell cos it does give you alot better understanding of each and every rule in the book!!!
Hi Greg
How long will it be now for all the baseball rules to come back in. Its still fresh in my mind at tbawa meeting on the discussions of removing reference to baseball rules.
I think the association has done a complete backflip over the past several years. One to which i feel is certainly not promoting tee-ball but one they now promotes baseball.
Just as they wanted it many years ago
TBAWA killing off tee-ball.
David
David,
I am not sure what club you come from but you certainly seem to have some sort of baseball-phobia.
Our club made the move to expand into baseball as well as tee-ball and we have never looked back. Best thing we ever did. Tee-ball numbers grew as a result.
I think you need to accept that baseball, softball and tee-ball are actually the same sport with a few tweeks to the rules here and there - and embrace it rather than fear it as your post would suggest.
Given how much support Baseball WA has given our club - anything we ask for is never too much trouble - we have no problem in the direction TBAWA is going. In fact we applaud it.
James C.
James
Certainly don't have a phobia, just experience with our baseball work especially from our local clubs junior & senior.
Im pleased that your club is having a good result.
I certainty don't fear any of the 3 diamond sports as i do play senior softball. What i fear is likely hood of tee-ball remaining as a separate entity.
TBWA have done a full circle in there belief and statue regarding baseball in the last 2 years. I don't know how long you have been involved with tee-ball or TBAWA as i go back 12 years 10 of them as a TBAWA delegate.
Difficult on a blog to clearly and correctly explain my opinion regarding this.
TBAWA will end up being the tee-ball section for 5-8 yr olds for BWA.
David
Hi David - it's a shame that you feel the way you do.
Unfortunately, at the end of the day, the only losers will be the kids.
I hope it turns around for you soon.
BTW - my first child started in tee-ball 17 years ago - so I have been around this thing a long time.
James C.
Hi again David - was just reading Greg's comments.
So if you do not get on with your baseball club, why don't you do what we did and start your own. There is no rule that prevents you from entering your own baseball teams in BWA competition.
Don't let your relationship with whoever it is, ruin the great opportunities you can offer your kids.
James C.
Dave isnt there another baseball club close to you that you can work with?
Graeme.
Graeme
The clubs nearest to us are a combined type of club already.
David
Dave - so does that mean they wont work with you? I reckon a tee-ball club that is already fielding baseball teams would have a lot of knowledge about how to make it work.
Graeme
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