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Enter the name for this tabbed section: Time Limits
According to the AIA bylaws, Article 26.1.7 on page 100 of the Constitution and Bylaws...
By mutual consent of the school/teams involved, sub-varsity softball games may have a time limit of no new inning being allowed to start after the conclusion of one hour and 45 minutes. A game shall be considered regulation, no matter how many innings have been played, after one hour and 45 minutes have been played and the inning in progress when the time expires is completed or immediately when time expires if the team last at bat is batting and is ahead in score. If the game is tied when time expires and the inning in progress is completed, it will remain a tie score. If the game is tied at the end of seven (7) innings and time has not expired, the game will continue into extra innings until a winner is decided or time expires - whichever comes first. If the game is still tied when time expires in extra innings, and the inning in progress is completed, it will remain a tie score. Time shall begin at the end of the pre-game conference at home plate between coaches, captains, and umpires.
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Run Rule
To: All Softball and Baseball Officials
From: Gary Whelchel, State Commissioner
Date: March 2, 2012
On March 2, 2012, the AIA Legislative Council passed EMERGENCY legislation imposing the following rule in baseball and softball.
The following rule will be EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
15-Run rule – A softball/baseball game shall end any time after four innings (at the discretion of the losing coach) or after three and a one half (3-1/2) innings when a team is fifteen or more runs behind and has completed its turn at bat.
Please note that only the coach of the team behind in the score has the ability to end the game in this manner. If he/she chooses to continue the game, the regular 10-run rule will apply.
From: Gary Whelchel, State Commissioner
Date: March 2, 2012
On March 2, 2012, the AIA Legislative Council passed EMERGENCY legislation imposing the following rule in baseball and softball.
The following rule will be EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
15-Run rule – A softball/baseball game shall end any time after four innings (at the discretion of the losing coach) or after three and a one half (3-1/2) innings when a team is fifteen or more runs behind and has completed its turn at bat.
Please note that only the coach of the team behind in the score has the ability to end the game in this manner. If he/she chooses to continue the game, the regular 10-run rule will apply.
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Money
Varsity Fees increase: $5.00
JV Fees increase: $5.00
Metro Mileage increases to $10.00
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Fingerprints
May 10, 2012
Due to the over whelming response for attending on 5/30/12, we are adding two more dates. The two additional dates will be:SATURDAY, 5/19/12 9:00am TO 12:30pm and TUESDAY, 6/12/12 10:00am to 2:00pm. All sessions are at the AIA office in our board room.
Since the process takes about 15 minutes, Arizona Livescan can only accommodate 50 participants at a session. This is on a first come basis and doors will open at the times specified. Please plan on paying ($14.99) with a credit card or debit card to speed up this process. Once your prints are done, you will receive the DPS application to take with you. This part requires a $67.00 money order or cashier’s check made out to DPS that you will be mailing in. After 6-8 weeks, you will get a letter confirming (with a clearance card) or denying your application. DO NOT MAIL a copy of the application to the AIA. You will put the valid clearance card number and expiration date on your registration form for 2012-13.
There is no need to respond to this email as we know by the number of officials who responded previously each date will be busy. This is a onetime (actually three time) courtesy being extended to you through the AIA. As “Independent Contractors” you are responsible for getting this taken care of before you register for next year.
You can go directly to them or any other site and take care of this. If another site does not have the DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card application form, you will need to call DPS directly at: 602-223-2279 and have it mailed to you.
Arizona Livescan: 2432 W Peoria Avenue, Ste. 1026, Bldg 2; M-F 9:00 to 6:00; 602-246-3444; no appointment needed.
May 7, 2012
We have had a terrific response from all sports officials planning TO attend this event. Please note that this is an "open-house" type of format, so we need to have attendees staggered, both for shorter waiting times and for the parking. This is only for the fingerprint scan at $14.95; you will then receive the application that YOU would send on to DPS with an ADDITIONAL $67.00(money order) for the background check.
May 3, 2012
ALL AIA OFFICIALS REGISTERING FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR WILL NEED TO HAVE A VALID FINGERPRINT CARD PRIOR TO ANY GAME ASSIGNMENTS.
The AIA will host an event to facilitate the process in getting your fingerprinting done.
Arizona Livescan will be at the AIA Office on Wednesday, May 30, from 4:00 – 8:30 PM to fingerprint any officials that would like to avail themselves of this service.
For $14.95, you will receive:
Your fingerprinting done via scan (no ink)
A card with your Fingerprints on it
A DPS application for the fingerprint clearance card
Directions on how to apply and send in the information
This event is being sponsored by the AIA and the Arizona Football Officials Association and is open to all officials, regardless of sport.
No reservations are required, but to assist us in planning for the event, IF YOU PLAN ON TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE SEND JEANIE AN EMAIL at jkosower@aiaonline.org. This will allow us to provide Arizona Livescan a rough estimate of the amount of materials they will need to bring.
Due to the over whelming response for attending on 5/30/12, we are adding two more dates. The two additional dates will be:SATURDAY, 5/19/12 9:00am TO 12:30pm and TUESDAY, 6/12/12 10:00am to 2:00pm. All sessions are at the AIA office in our board room.
Since the process takes about 15 minutes, Arizona Livescan can only accommodate 50 participants at a session. This is on a first come basis and doors will open at the times specified. Please plan on paying ($14.99) with a credit card or debit card to speed up this process. Once your prints are done, you will receive the DPS application to take with you. This part requires a $67.00 money order or cashier’s check made out to DPS that you will be mailing in. After 6-8 weeks, you will get a letter confirming (with a clearance card) or denying your application. DO NOT MAIL a copy of the application to the AIA. You will put the valid clearance card number and expiration date on your registration form for 2012-13.
There is no need to respond to this email as we know by the number of officials who responded previously each date will be busy. This is a onetime (actually three time) courtesy being extended to you through the AIA. As “Independent Contractors” you are responsible for getting this taken care of before you register for next year.
You can go directly to them or any other site and take care of this. If another site does not have the DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card application form, you will need to call DPS directly at: 602-223-2279 and have it mailed to you.
Arizona Livescan: 2432 W Peoria Avenue, Ste. 1026, Bldg 2; M-F 9:00 to 6:00; 602-246-3444; no appointment needed.
May 7, 2012
We have had a terrific response from all sports officials planning TO attend this event. Please note that this is an "open-house" type of format, so we need to have attendees staggered, both for shorter waiting times and for the parking. This is only for the fingerprint scan at $14.95; you will then receive the application that YOU would send on to DPS with an ADDITIONAL $67.00(money order) for the background check.
May 3, 2012
ALL AIA OFFICIALS REGISTERING FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR WILL NEED TO HAVE A VALID FINGERPRINT CARD PRIOR TO ANY GAME ASSIGNMENTS.
The AIA will host an event to facilitate the process in getting your fingerprinting done.
Arizona Livescan will be at the AIA Office on Wednesday, May 30, from 4:00 – 8:30 PM to fingerprint any officials that would like to avail themselves of this service.
For $14.95, you will receive:
Your fingerprinting done via scan (no ink)
A card with your Fingerprints on it
A DPS application for the fingerprint clearance card
Directions on how to apply and send in the information
This event is being sponsored by the AIA and the Arizona Football Officials Association and is open to all officials, regardless of sport.
No reservations are required, but to assist us in planning for the event, IF YOU PLAN ON TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE SEND JEANIE AN EMAIL at jkosower@aiaonline.org. This will allow us to provide Arizona Livescan a rough estimate of the amount of materials they will need to bring.
Continue to attend the softball training classes. All new officials will have a regular background check done as in the past.
The reason they have decided to hold off is because of conflicting information they have received from DPS regarding the process. They will be researching it and send an email with additional information for all officials renewing for next school year.
Read article that appeared on the front page of the AZ Republic on February 6, 2012.
Latest News - March 7, 2012
ATTENTION: All AIA Officials
The AIA Executive Board, in their December 2011 meeting, voted to require all officials registering with the AIA to present a fingerprint card prior to the registration being accepted and before any assignments can be given to the official.
All officials registering for the 2012-2013 season – NEW OR RENEWAL - will need to present a fingerprint card upon submitting their registration to the AIA. Logistics for how this will be accomplished will be formulated in the coming months
I would strongly urge our current officials to begin this process as soon as possible, as it takes anywhere from 4-6 weeks to receive the card.
The process for acquiring a fingerprint card is relatively simple:
1) First, you will need to get your fingerprints done. These can be done by various law enforcement agencies around the state, and will vary depending upon where you live. In the Phoenix Metro Area, Arizona LiveScan, 2432 West Peoria Ave., will do the fingerprinting at a reduced cost if you let them know you are an AIA Official. See Paula or Brian.
2) You will then need to get a form from DPS, fill it out, and attach your fingerprint document with it – AZ Livescan will provide that form if you use them for fingerprinting. If you secure the Fingerprint Form from DPS on your own, there are several boxes to select from depending upon which card you are applying for. The proper box to check is the 7th box down in the second column of choices – the one indicating “Vendor” – ARS 15-512.
3) The form must then be mailed to DPS. It takes about 4-6 weeks for the card to arrive once cleared.
AZ Livescan will be providing to us mobile fingerprinting services at various meetings around the valley for us - so that may be an option for some officials – especially those that will be newly registering with us. That information will be sent out as we schedule them.
Officials that currently hold a valid Fingerprint Card can present that card upon registration.
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Concussions
• All umpires must watch the FREE video on Concussions: http://www.nfhslearn.com/
You will have to register if not already (free)
You will have order the course (free)
Say you are from AZ and continue
The price will appear as $0 (free)
Add it to your cart
Download: Signs & Symptoms of a Concussion
• All umpires should register on the NFHS Central Hub on ArbiterSports. Lots of good information and videos. It is FREE for Arizona umpires: http://nfhs.arbitersports.com/front/105401/Site
You will have to register if not already (free)
You will have order the course (free)
Say you are from AZ and continue
The price will appear as $0 (free)
Add it to your cart
Download: Signs & Symptoms of a Concussion
• All umpires should register on the NFHS Central Hub on ArbiterSports. Lots of good information and videos. It is FREE for Arizona umpires: http://nfhs.arbitersports.com/front/105401/Site
Dead Ball Table #39
Explanation/Clear Up the Confusion
Rule 8-2-4 is listed in the Dead Ball Table because there is ONE instance (hit batter) of an immediate dead ball result (in fast pitch) among the five instances listed.
Also, should the BR not advance - on the fair batted ball, when awarded 1st on ball four, when eligible to run on a dropped 3rd strike or after being obstructed by the catcher - AND ENTER THE DUGOUT...the ball would be dead WHEN SHE ENTERS THE DUGOUT and other runners would be held at the base they occupied at the time SHE ENTERED THE DUGOUT.
For the ball to become dead in any of the situations other than hit batter, the BR must actually go in the dugout. That means she gives up and does not do any of the things she should have done (like run the bases or go to 1st) and eventually wanders into the dugout leaving the umpire to sort out the result of it all.
Explanation/Clear Up the Confusion
Rule 8-2-4 is listed in the Dead Ball Table because there is ONE instance (hit batter) of an immediate dead ball result (in fast pitch) among the five instances listed.
Also, should the BR not advance - on the fair batted ball, when awarded 1st on ball four, when eligible to run on a dropped 3rd strike or after being obstructed by the catcher - AND ENTER THE DUGOUT...the ball would be dead WHEN SHE ENTERS THE DUGOUT and other runners would be held at the base they occupied at the time SHE ENTERED THE DUGOUT.
For the ball to become dead in any of the situations other than hit batter, the BR must actually go in the dugout. That means she gives up and does not do any of the things she should have done (like run the bases or go to 1st) and eventually wanders into the dugout leaving the umpire to sort out the result of it all.
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• 2012 Rule & Editorial Changes
• 2012 Softball Rules Press Release
Softball Administrator,
Please be advised that there was an error in the 2012 Softball Rules Book, on page 68, 8-6-16c – Delete the 10th word, “intentionally,” from the first sentence.
Notification of this error will be posted on www.nfhs.org and the NFHS Softball Central Hub hosted by ArbiterSports. Notification is also included in the 2012 Softball Rules Changes PowerPoint.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Sincerely,
Lori Brown
Administrative Assistant
National Federation of State High School Associations
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Being An AIA Umpire
Be Part of the Solution
The Arizona Interscholastic Association is deeply committed to improving the sportsmanship and the behavior of all participants in high school athletic contests. It is extremely important that the umpires who choose to umpire for AIA member schools be a part of this commitment, and do their part to enhance a positive athletic-educational experience.
TWO programs are in place for umpires to provide their part in improving not only sportsmanship, but also the relationship between umpires and coaches.
1. The wearing of the Pursuing Victory With Honor patch on the umpire uniform is mandatory, beginning with the 2003 - 2004 year. This patch signifies to everyone that our umpires are in harmony with the principles of the program. One patch will be provided to all umpires, and additional ones will be available from the AIA office at our cost.
2. The umpires "PROMISE TO SCHOOLS" card, which contains the sportsmanship statement (to be read prior to all contests), along with a place for the coach to provide his evaluation input, is to be given to the coach prior to the contest.
TWO programs are in place for umpires to provide their part in improving not only sportsmanship, but also the relationship between umpires and coaches.
1. The wearing of the Pursuing Victory With Honor patch on the umpire uniform is mandatory, beginning with the 2003 - 2004 year. This patch signifies to everyone that our umpires are in harmony with the principles of the program. One patch will be provided to all umpires, and additional ones will be available from the AIA office at our cost.
2. The umpires "PROMISE TO SCHOOLS" card, which contains the sportsmanship statement (to be read prior to all contests), along with a place for the coach to provide his evaluation input, is to be given to the coach prior to the contest.
Philosophy
As umpires, we stand alongside our member schools and the coaches, as partners on the same side, working in concert with them to provide a positive athletic experience.
This philosophy of the AIA Officiating Department is in harmony with Our Purpose, Our Theme, and Our Mission, along with the AIA Mission Statement. These components encompass a belief that, by working together with coaches and schools, we can impact the high school sports experience in a positive way.
We Believe:
• That interscholastic athletic competition should demonstrate high standards of ethics and sportsmanship, and promote the development of good character and other important life skills.
• That the highest potential of sports is achieved when participants are committed to Pursuing Victory With Honor according to the six core principles:
TRUSTWORTHINESS involves Integrity and Honesty
RESPECT is what we show each other through sportsmanship
RESPONSIBILITY is being accountable and prepared
FAIRNESS is making sure everyone competes honorably
CARING is showing compassion for each person's role
CITIZENSHIP is playing by the rules
• That by setting high standards of excellence for our own performance on the athletic stage, we can model the same pillars of character that we ask coaches to model.
This philosophy of the AIA Officiating Department is in harmony with Our Purpose, Our Theme, and Our Mission, along with the AIA Mission Statement. These components encompass a belief that, by working together with coaches and schools, we can impact the high school sports experience in a positive way.
We Believe:
• That interscholastic athletic competition should demonstrate high standards of ethics and sportsmanship, and promote the development of good character and other important life skills.
• That the highest potential of sports is achieved when participants are committed to Pursuing Victory With Honor according to the six core principles:
TRUSTWORTHINESS involves Integrity and Honesty
RESPECT is what we show each other through sportsmanship
RESPONSIBILITY is being accountable and prepared
FAIRNESS is making sure everyone competes honorably
CARING is showing compassion for each person's role
CITIZENSHIP is playing by the rules
• That by setting high standards of excellence for our own performance on the athletic stage, we can model the same pillars of character that we ask coaches to model.
Walk Worthy
Umpires are to Walk Worthy in the Uniform
• By following the Code of Ethics, being professional, having the utmost integrity, and possessing an individual quest for excellence in preparation and performance.
• By being a positive part of the umpiring community, sharing and growing together for the betterment of umpiring and the game.
• By being a part of the educational process, assisting in the education of student athletes through positive enforcement of sportsmanship guidelines, enforcing rules in a consistent manner, and working with our member schools to enhance the athletic experience.
• By following the Code of Ethics, being professional, having the utmost integrity, and possessing an individual quest for excellence in preparation and performance.
• By being a positive part of the umpiring community, sharing and growing together for the betterment of umpiring and the game.
• By being a part of the educational process, assisting in the education of student athletes through positive enforcement of sportsmanship guidelines, enforcing rules in a consistent manner, and working with our member schools to enhance the athletic experience.
Purpose
Umpiring is a integral part of the Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. athletic programs. Recognizing the need for qualified game umpires for high school athletic contests, the Legislative Council authorized the Executive Director to administer the umpires training and classification program by the regulations printed in the AIA OFFICIALS' HANDBOOK.
The purpose of the Arizona Interscholastic Association Officials Program is to advance the best interests of interscholastic competition by:
• Aiding umpires, coaches and players in acquiring thorough knowledge of playing rules in softball.
• Encouraging observance of the spirit and letter of playing rules and ethical codes on all occasions.
• Encouraging and assisting interested men and women to become qualified umpires.
• Establishing a classification of umpires according to qualifications and experience.
• Fostering the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play.
The purpose of the Arizona Interscholastic Association Officials Program is to advance the best interests of interscholastic competition by:
• Aiding umpires, coaches and players in acquiring thorough knowledge of playing rules in softball.
• Encouraging observance of the spirit and letter of playing rules and ethical codes on all occasions.
• Encouraging and assisting interested men and women to become qualified umpires.
• Establishing a classification of umpires according to qualifications and experience.
• Fostering the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play.
Code of Ethics
Schools have entrusted umpires to assist them in the educational development of their youth through athletics. The proper operation of such a process requires that umpires be independent, impartial, and responsible to the people they serve.
In recognition of these expectations, it shall be the responsibility of an umpire to follow the directions provided in the following Umpire's Code of Ethics. Violation of the Code of Ethics will be a violation of AIA Bylaws and may result in a sanction to the offending party.
An Umpire Shall
• Place the welfare of the individual athlete above all other considerations.
• Maintain confidence and control from start of an assignment to finish.
• Devote time, thought and study to the rules of the game and the mechanics necessary to carry out these rules so that one may render effective and creditable service in a fair and unbiased manner.
• Work with fellow umpires and the State Association in a spirit of harmony and cooperation in spite of differences of opinion that may arise during debate of points or rules at issue.
• Resist every temptation and outside pressure to use one's position as an umpire to benefit oneself.
• Under all circumstances avoid promoting the special interest of any person or group of persons other than the athletes we serve.
• Constantly uphold the honor and dignity of the avocation in all personal conduct and relations with the student athletes, coaches, athletic directors, school administrators, colleagues, and the public and to be a worthy example to the athletes under one's jurisdiction.
• Be prepared both physically and mentally, dress according to expectations, and maintain a proper appearance that is befitting the importance of the contest.
• Remember and recognize that it is important to honor contracts regardless of possible inconvenience or financial loss.
• Not make statements to the news media critical of any school administrator, school, team, coach, player, other umpire or the AIA.
• Not smoke or use any form of tobacco on or in the vicinity of the playing area, nor drink any alcoholic beverages or use any drugs on the day of the contest.
• Carry a responsibility to act in a manner becoming to a professional person. The conduct of any umpire influences the attitudes of the public toward the profession in general as well as toward the umpire in particular.
In recognition of these expectations, it shall be the responsibility of an umpire to follow the directions provided in the following Umpire's Code of Ethics. Violation of the Code of Ethics will be a violation of AIA Bylaws and may result in a sanction to the offending party.
An Umpire Shall
• Place the welfare of the individual athlete above all other considerations.
• Maintain confidence and control from start of an assignment to finish.
• Devote time, thought and study to the rules of the game and the mechanics necessary to carry out these rules so that one may render effective and creditable service in a fair and unbiased manner.
• Work with fellow umpires and the State Association in a spirit of harmony and cooperation in spite of differences of opinion that may arise during debate of points or rules at issue.
• Resist every temptation and outside pressure to use one's position as an umpire to benefit oneself.
• Under all circumstances avoid promoting the special interest of any person or group of persons other than the athletes we serve.
• Constantly uphold the honor and dignity of the avocation in all personal conduct and relations with the student athletes, coaches, athletic directors, school administrators, colleagues, and the public and to be a worthy example to the athletes under one's jurisdiction.
• Be prepared both physically and mentally, dress according to expectations, and maintain a proper appearance that is befitting the importance of the contest.
• Remember and recognize that it is important to honor contracts regardless of possible inconvenience or financial loss.
• Not make statements to the news media critical of any school administrator, school, team, coach, player, other umpire or the AIA.
• Not smoke or use any form of tobacco on or in the vicinity of the playing area, nor drink any alcoholic beverages or use any drugs on the day of the contest.
• Carry a responsibility to act in a manner becoming to a professional person. The conduct of any umpire influences the attitudes of the public toward the profession in general as well as toward the umpire in particular.
Code of Conduct
1. Umpires shall bear a great responsibility for engendering public confidence in sports.
2. Umpires shall be free of obligation to any interest other than the impartial and fair judging of softball competitions.
3. Umpires shall hold and maintain the basic tenets of officiating which include history, integrity, neutrality, respect, sensitivity, professionalism, discretion and tactfulness.
4. Umpires shall master both rules of the game and mechanics necessary to enforce the rules, and shall exercise authority in an impartial, firm and controlled manner.
5. Umpires shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession in all interactions with student-athletes, coaches, school administrators, colleagues, and the public.
6. Umpires shall display and execute superior communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
7. Umpires shall recognize that anything that may lead to a conflict of interest, either real or apparent, must be avoided. Gifts, favors, special treatment, privileges, employment or a personal relationship with a school or team that can compromise the perceived impartiality of officiating must be avoided.
8. Umpires shall prepare themselves both physically and mentally; shall dress neatly and appropriately to, during and from a contest; and shall comport themselves in a manner consistent with the high standards of the profession.
9. Umpires shall not be party to actions designed to unfairly limit or restrain access to umpiring, umpiring assignments or to association membership. That includes selection for positions of leadership based upon economic factors, race, creed, color, age, sex, physical handicap, country or national origin.
10. Umpires shall be punctual and professional in the fulfillment of all contractual obligations.
11. Umpires shall work with each other and their governing bodies in a constructive and cooperative manner.
12. Umpires shall resist every temptation and outside pressure to use one’s position as an umpire to benefit oneself.
13. Umpires shall never participate in any form of illegal gambling on sports contest, may never gamble on any sporting event in which they have either a direct or indirect involvement, and may never gamble on events involving high school athletics.
14. Umpires shall not make false or misleading statements regarding their qualifications, rating, credentials, experience, training or competence.
15. Umpires shall accept responsibility for all actions taken.
2. Umpires shall be free of obligation to any interest other than the impartial and fair judging of softball competitions.
3. Umpires shall hold and maintain the basic tenets of officiating which include history, integrity, neutrality, respect, sensitivity, professionalism, discretion and tactfulness.
4. Umpires shall master both rules of the game and mechanics necessary to enforce the rules, and shall exercise authority in an impartial, firm and controlled manner.
5. Umpires shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession in all interactions with student-athletes, coaches, school administrators, colleagues, and the public.
6. Umpires shall display and execute superior communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
7. Umpires shall recognize that anything that may lead to a conflict of interest, either real or apparent, must be avoided. Gifts, favors, special treatment, privileges, employment or a personal relationship with a school or team that can compromise the perceived impartiality of officiating must be avoided.
8. Umpires shall prepare themselves both physically and mentally; shall dress neatly and appropriately to, during and from a contest; and shall comport themselves in a manner consistent with the high standards of the profession.
9. Umpires shall not be party to actions designed to unfairly limit or restrain access to umpiring, umpiring assignments or to association membership. That includes selection for positions of leadership based upon economic factors, race, creed, color, age, sex, physical handicap, country or national origin.
10. Umpires shall be punctual and professional in the fulfillment of all contractual obligations.
11. Umpires shall work with each other and their governing bodies in a constructive and cooperative manner.
12. Umpires shall resist every temptation and outside pressure to use one’s position as an umpire to benefit oneself.
13. Umpires shall never participate in any form of illegal gambling on sports contest, may never gamble on any sporting event in which they have either a direct or indirect involvement, and may never gamble on events involving high school athletics.
14. Umpires shall not make false or misleading statements regarding their qualifications, rating, credentials, experience, training or competence.
15. Umpires shall accept responsibility for all actions taken.
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