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Chuck,

The umpires yesterday, Mitch Galbrecht, Tyler Brakke, Aaron Hlavacek and Andrew Scavo, did a great, great job umping the games!

Coachs and parents both commented on how well they did. I had them read our tournament rules beforehand and if they weren’t sure on something they asked. They also arrived in plenty of time to be briefed.

So thank you and please pass along my comments to these fine young men.

Robin Dreyer

9 year old OMGAA League Coordinator

Chuck, I just wanted to say that in our league OMGAA Junior House Fastpitch there is an ump named Kyle Syverson. I just wanted to compliment him. He is a wonderful ump. You can hear him, he is approachable without getting defensive. Very professional and is really good with the kids!! Besides knowing the game and being right on with his calls. I would hope you could pass this on to him. Thanks Chuck!

Hi Chuck,

We wanted to contact you and let you know what a great job our umpire did on Monday night. He was the best umpire that we have encountered in 4 years of OMGAA ball. This is why we thought so highly of him: ED Pavek

1) clearly called balls and strikes, announced ball count at appropriate times

2) hustled around the field and was always in position to make the best call possible at each base--even though it was 95 degrees at game time

3) clearly called time and always made sure runners returned to base before play resumed

4) when questioned about a call, he maintained composure and consulted his rule book before explaining to the person questioning the call why he called the play as he did

5) clear calls and lots of hustle (they bear repeating!)

This was for OMGAA 13U Babe Ruth on Monday (6/6/11), Weaver Lake Elementary #1 at 6:15pm (Round Rock Express vs. Durham Bulls).

Please extend our appreciation for a job really well done and encourage him to keep up the great work.

Regards,

Guy and Anita Collins

Steve Hickel of Robbinsdale called to say that David Edwards did a fantastic job as an umpire and represented NMUA and Robbinsdale great during their tournament. GREAT JOB DAVID!

The Wayzata High School field is hard to find as it can not be seen from the school parking lot.
If you could get a message to your umps to drive in the main entrance and park by the football stadium. They will see a paved path at the East end of the football field that leads past the flag pole and into the woods. That path goes to the Freshman field.

The location of Hawks Memorial field is directly behind the Hamel downtown buildings. So behind the Inn Kahoots and Post Office. The main street is torn up, so to get to field the umpire will need to come from the East on Hamel Road or up Sioux Drive from the North. Please contact me on my cell 612-910-9426 or at the number below to confirm. I will call you if I don't hear from someone by this evening