If you need to turn back a game please make sure that you CALL Tony and follow-up with an email. We cannot rely on email alone to turn back a game.
Please report any issues, or ejections to Thom, or Mike right away. We have to make sure the Section is notified of ejection.
Tournament Rules will be posted before each tournament (if recieved by the leagues in time). Please make sure you know all the special rules before going to your game
Tournaments are in full swing now and for the next several weekends we will have a lot of games. We need everyones support in filling the schedules.
The Banquet is scheduled for August 21st. Please RSVP to Kevin if you will be attending and if you are bringing any one.
Please check your email for a online voting link for the Umpire of the Year, and Sportsmanship award. Please submit your vote by July 9th.
We will be setting up an online nomination form for anyone interested in running for a board position. Once nominations are gathered we will conduct our elections.
Congratulations to our 12 new members who were voted in at the March 23rd meeting.
Congratulations to Dan Leslie for receiving this years Frank Penale Award. Dean Santorio accepted this years Sportsmanship award on behalf of Grand Island High School
NBC Nightly News recently did a story on a Native American travel baseball team. Part of the story was filmed during one of the recent summer tournaments in Niagara Falls. A few of our umpires can be seen in the video. I am not sure who is featured so let me know so I can give credit. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO
Check out the September issue of Referee Magazine. On Page 67 Mike Salada and Kevin O'Brien are noted for their recent work at the State Tournament in Binghamton.
Mike Salada and Kevin O'Brien recently traveled to Binghamton to umpire in the State Baseball Finals. Section VI sends two umpires each year, Niagara Falls is on the rotation to umpire every 4 years. Check out the pictures of Mike and Kevin in action State Tourney Pics
