CENTRAL NEW YORK SOFTBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION

BAT TESTING PROCEDURE

NOTE: You as an official have the right to remove a bat from the game at any time for safety.

REQUESTING A BAT FOR TESTING

UMPIRE REQUEST: You have the right to request from a batter his or her bat be submitted for testing.

OPPONENT REQUEST: The opposing team may request that a bat be tested. In order for this to occur they must inform the umpire of said request and must pay a $50 fee (CASH) at the time of request. Advise the individual submitting the fee, that if the bat passes they will not be refunded any of the fee and that if the bat fails they will be refunded $40 of their fee. You must get their name and contact number as well.

NOTE TO BATTER: You must inform the batter that you are requesting their bat be submitted for

testing to see if the bat meets the bat compression standards prescribed by USSSA. They are not being accused of altering the bat.

PROCEDURE FOR TAKING THE BAT

1. Umpire will immediately take possession of the bat, noting the players name on the lineup card. Secure the bat in your car or safe place and inform the player that you will advise them after the game the testing process and return of their bat. (Delay game as little as possible).

2. After the game, the Umpire will contact one of the Officers of CNY Umpires as soon as possible informing them (player submitted bat or refused), and arrangements will be made to get the submitted bat from you for testing.

3. Complete the required form with the player and inform them that the bat will be tested within 24 hours and they will be contacted with results and arrangements will be made to return the bat.

DATA BASE

1. Central New York Umpires Association will maintain a data base, along with a picture of all those bats’ that do not pass the bat compression test.

2. This data base will be posted on our web site at http://cnyumpires.magix.net/public/index.htm