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M.R.O.S. Softball Playoff Requirements

(Revised 11/05/08 for the 2009 Season)

To be considered for an MROS post-season Varsity Softball playoff assignment, the member must meet ALL of the following requirements, unless there are extenuating circumstances that the Evaluation Committee may wish to consider, AND the member umpired at a Regional level or above in the prior year:

1. Virginia State (VHSL) Requirements –

a. Score at least 80 on the current season Federation Softball exam

b. Attend a current VHSL State Softball Rules Clinic

2. Local Association (MROS) Requirements –
1. Be classified as a Full Active Member in good standing with MROS Softball
2. Attend at least three (3) of the five (5) January thru May meetings/clinics
3. Work at least eight (8) Varsity Softball games for MROS during the current season
4. Work at least one (1) pre-season scrimmage (minimum of 2 full innings)

M.R.O.S. Softball Playoff Selection Procedure

The Softball Board of Directors has established the following playoff selection procedure that will be used to nominate candidates for all post-season assignments:

• The Evaluation Committee (see list below) will convene at least two weeks before playoffs begin and examine all written evaluations from all sources.
• Based upon written, verbal, and visual observations from the committee, feedback from coaches and AD’s, and input from the Commissioner, the Committee will assign every Full/Active member in the Association to one of the following general levels of ability: (A) Varsity or (B) Non-Varsity.
• Each Varsity Level umpire will then be discussed, one by one, and placed in one of the following categories: (A) Playoff caliber, (B) Non-Playoff caliber.
• The Committee will then decide the maximum level (District First Round, Regional Semi-Final, State Quarter-Final, etc.) each Playoff caliber umpire should work.
• Those names and level will be submitted to the Commissioner, who in turn will assign all post-season games based on the recommendations established.

NOTES: Every effort will be made to use as many qualified umpires as possible in the playoffs. Except in dire emergencies, Softball umpires who also qualify for Baseball playoffs will not work beyond the District level in Softball if they are also scheduled to work Regionals or above in the VHSL Baseball playoffs.

In order for MROS to maintain its high rating in the eyes of the VHSL, it is the philosophy of the MROS Evaluation Committee and Board of Directors that we assign only “the best of the best” umpires to the VHSL State-level Playoff games.

M.R.O.S. Softball Evaluation Committee for 2009

Allen Gravatt – Chair Bill Harrison Rhea Saltz

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