SOFTBALL CANADA'S 2009 HOME RUN SPORTS UMPIRE OF THE YEAR

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Received: 7/21/09 2:07:58 PM 
From:  Softball Ontario Umpires Program <ssutton at softballontario.ca>



  
Subject:  SOFTBALL CANADA'S 2009 HOME RUN SPORTS UMPIRE OF THE
YEAR  


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CONTACT:     Stephanie Sutton
                     (416) 426-7150
                     ssutton at softballontario.ca

DATE:         July 21, 2009


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SOFTBALL CANADA'S 2009 HOME RUN SPORTS UMPIRE OF THEYEAR

NORTH YORK, ON- Softball Ontario is pleasedto share that Softball
Canada is placing a call for applications for the 2009Home Run
Sports Umpire of the Year.
The Softball Canada Home Run SportsUmpire of the Year Award is
awarded annually to a Softball Canada Umpire thatbest exemplifies
the characteristics of good sportsmanship, involved in theUmpire
development, a positive Umpire role model and an educator andevaluator.
 This individual must not only have the above characteristicsbut
truly show a love for the game of Softball and betterment of
umpires fromthe local level to across Canada.

Nomination Criteria includes:
1. The Umpire shall be a Canadiancitizen/landed immigrant
2. The Umpire shall be fully certified (atany softball umpire
level) to qualify
3. The Umpire shall haveserved in a volunteer officiating position(s)
for a minimum of 4 years.
4. The Umpire shall have served in a volunteer development as
anInstructor, Evaluator, Mentor or Program Developer.
5. The Umpireshall have a high level of officiating ability.
 
Nominationsshould include:
• Umpire’s name, address and phone number(s)
• Name, address and phone number(s) of Nominating individual
orgroup
• Record of Nominee’s umpiring experience
• Recordof Umpiring achievements
• Umpire’s role in developing and improvingthe officiating aspect
of Softball
• Personal highlights in 2009

Individuals or groupsin Ontario have the chance to submit their
nomination for the 2009 Home RunSports umpire of the Year.  Don’t
miss this opportunity to have yourfellow Umpires and their achievements
recognized across Canada.

Please note the deadline for the 2009 Home RunSports Umpire of
the Year is due to the Softball Canada office byFriday, August
29, 2009.  The deserving recipientof the 2009 Home Run Sports
Umpire of the Year will be honoured at the 2009Softball Canada
Congress and will be hosted in Ottawa, ON.

The Softball Canada 2009 Umpire ofthe Year Nomination Year is
available on Softball Canada’s website under thefollowing link,
www.softball.ca or bycontacting Donna Ozarko, Program Manager-
Officiating and Publications viaemail at dozarko at softball.ca
or613-523-3386 ex 3101.

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Softball Ontario isthe governing body for the sport of softball
in Ontario. Our goal is topromote and develop the sport of softball
for its athletes, officials andvolunteers by providing programs
and services at all levels ofcompetitions.

  

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