Without umpires it's just recess
Innisfail tournament schedule.
Still subject to change, but should give you your starting points.
Incorrect information appeared earlier.
Water will be supplied on each diamond.
We will send you an individual list of your scheduled games.
if you are working in these incredibly warm conditions be sure to drink plenty of fluid.
Take at least a litre of fluid onto the diamond each game and sip after each inning to stay hydrated.
If you are very active and exercise, sweating a lot in the heat, you may need a sodium replacement. Start by drinking water and eating a small, salty snack, or replace electrolytes with a sports drink.
For more information see the Mayo Clinic warnings
The Red Deer Ladies Fastball Association generously donated and presented $125 cheques to be used for equipment to two new young umpires as selected at the CASUA mechanics clinic in Lacombe a couple of weeks ago.
The honorees were
Natalie Obst of Eckville
and
Sarah Mcpherson of Stettler.
The following are currently scheduled or are pending sanction approval by ASUA.
This list will be updated as information changes.
If you are not available for these events, or regular league games, be sure to block the appropriate days and times in Arbiter or you will be assigned to work games.
| Start Date | Location | Categories |
| Jun 12 – 13 | Elnora | Ladies & U19 |
| Jun 18 – 20 | Ponoka | Minor divisions (probably U12, U14, U16) |
| Jun 25 – 27 | Elnora | U19 & Ladies |
| Jul 9 – 11 | Stettler | Minor divisions (probably U12 to U19) |
| Jul 16 – 18 | Innisfail | Minor divisions (probably U12 to U19) |
| Jul 23 – 25 | Stettler | PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS U14C, U16C & U19C |
| Aug 6 – 8 | Blackfalds | Gary Mah Memorial Ladies |
| Aug 27 – 29 | Blackfalds | Ladies Provincials Intermediate A, B & C |
| Aug 27-29 | Sylvan Lake | Prairie Summer Bash U12A, U14A, U14B, U16A |
| Day | Canada is | Teams | Daily games start in Alberta at |
| Tues, Jul 20 | 3rd. game of the day | Mexico vs Canada | 6 p.m. |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 1st game of the day | United States vs Canada | 6 p.m. |
| Fri, July 23 | 1st game of the day | Australia vs Canada | 7 p.m. |
| Sat, July 24 | 2nd game of the day | Canada vs Japan | 7 p.m. |
| Sun, Jul 25 | 2nd game of the day | Canada vs Italy | 7 p.m. |
| Mon, Jul 26 | Softball Bronze Medal Game | 10 p.m. | |
| Mon, Jul 26 | Softball Gold Medal Game | 5 a.m. |
Welcome to the official website of the Central Alberta Softball Umpires Association (CASUA). If you are an umpire who is new to the Central Alberta region, or you are interested in starting your umpiring career, please contact any member of the CASUA executive listed in the Contact Us section of this website.
Please read this comprehensive introduction to the umpiring fraternity
In need of equipment, outgrown old equipment, got replacement equipment, like to help a fellow umpire, try one of the items below
If you wish to donate equipment which will be given away at the upcoming clinics, then please contact myself.
If you wish to sell your used equipment, we are happy to put the information on our website.
In order to sell equipment, please provide the following
Contact myself when you have assembled the information.
Once we have the above information then it can go onto our website, and you can deal directly with interested parties to facilitate a sale.
Your used equipment can make a difference to a new umpire.
Thank you for your consideration.
View useful tips, information and videos of various aspects of our games as delivered by internationally qualified Canadian umpires.
The Softball Canada 2021 Spring Webinar series will begin in February! We are anticipating a return to the diamond in Spring 2021 so topics covered will be those that can assist as we prepare for another season!
The webinars will be held bi-weekly starting in February and will be hosted on Monday evenings.
Stay tuned for information on the session topics and speakers!
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