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Umpire of the Year Criteria

Updated 4/30/2006

 

Rules & Regulations Governing Application for the Award

 

Article 1 - CATEGORIES:

 

  1.  GVUA CERTIFIED UMPIRE OF THE YEAR:

 

Article 2 - QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  1. Nominees in either category must be or have been a member in good standing with the GVUA for at least one (1) calendar year.
  2. Nominees must exceed the normal expectations of a GVUA Umpire

 

Article 3 – NOMINATION PROCESS

 

  1. Made by any current GVUA Member in good standing
  2. Must complete the GVUA nomination form by July 1st
  3. Must accompany nomination with a letter of recommendation

 

Article 4 – UMPIRE OF THE YEAR SCREENING COMMITTEE:

 

  1. GVUA Vice President (Committee Chair)
  2. GVUA Membership Appointee
  3. One (1) Presidential Appointee’s from the Membership (2 year term)
  4. Previous years “Certified” Umpire of the Year recipient

 

Article 5 – DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  1. Attend the annual screening meeting of candidates
  2. Evaluate and Approve nominations of candidates
  3. Voting should rate candidates on a 1-5 scale
  4. Determine the induction class for prescribed year