Softball Canada – Ottawa, Ont. – Softball Canada is pleased to announce that eight umpires have received their Level V certification in 2019. Level V is the highest level in the National Officials Certification Program and was earned as a result of outstanding performance at the 2019 Canadian Championships.
The new Level V Fast Pitch umpires are:
| FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|
| Ron | Campbell | Willow Grove, N.B. |
| Kris | Hartley | Calgary, Alta. |
| Emma | Jerome Smith | Calgary, Alta. |
| Terry | Klein | Saskatoon, Sask. |
| Diego | La Manna | Montreal Que. |
| Gabrielle | Mignault | Laval, Que. |
| Ryan | Webber | Edmonton, Alta. |
The new Level V Slo-Pitch umpire is:
| FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|
| Michel | Neron | Ste-Lucie, Que. |
“Softball Canada prides itself on producing world class officials, and we are proud that these umpires will now be identified as among the best we have to offer.” notes National Director of Umpires Jeff Whipple. “Softball Canada umpires are in demand around the world and we look forward to having them represent our program both domestically and internationally.”
With Level V certification, these officials are now eligible to attend a WBSC certification seminar to qualify for international certification, allowing them to work World Championships, the Olympic Games and other international competitions.
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For more information, please contact:
Donna Ozarko
Manager – Officials and Publications
Softball Canada
p: (613) 523-3386 ext. 3101
w: www.softball.ca | e: dozarko@softball.ca
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