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It is with much sadness that I notify you of the passing of one of our commissioners. Jim Partigianoni passed away suddenly, on Friday, March 14, 2008 while visiting family in Michigan. I have been told Jim was chopping ice from the sidewalk when he suffered a heart attack. You may have had the opportunity to share some of Jim's last days with him at our spring meeting last week. Feisty as ever and sticking to his beliefs, Jim showed why we all respected and loved him. Jim was a valuable assist to New York State ASA. He will be greatly missed.

I attended Jim’s wake at St. Anthony's Church on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Upon arriving, the church parking lot was full as were the streets around the church. The wait was over 1 ½ hrs at 4:30pm. This was a small indication of how popular a person Jim was. He touched many lives by giving so much of himself. The display at church was touching. There was a slide presentation, newspaper clips, photos, uniforms and the many trophies and plaques he had acquired over his years of work. People were committing about the unique and extra effort Jim would put into any program he work with. He served New York State ASA very well as a District Commissioner. Jim was a husband, brother, father, grandfather and a good friend. I am sure Jim would enjoy knowing he will be remembered for all the good he did. We will remember him the smiles, the hard work, the good umpiring and great organizational skills, we will remember his laugh.

All background check results should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. An ASA committee has evaluated certain background check issues and advised ASA's Board of Directors' of the committee's conclusions. Recently, ASA's Board of Directors adopted a policy that states, at a minimum, any person who is known to have been convicted of any of the offenses described on the attached sheet warrants exclusion from any ASA youth program activities. This would include any participation as a coach, manager, official, umpire or participation in any other capacity with respect to J.O. league or other youth program activities.

The attached sheet lists various offenses. Different states adopt different laws and categorize different offenses. The attached list of offenses is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Your organization should exclude any person from ASA youth program activities for any other offense you deem appropriately relates to these issues.

All persons involved with any J.O. programs should remain diligent in safeguarding the welfare of the participants. Merely conducting background screenings is not a guarantee that your program will be problem-free. For instance, a background screening will not reveal a first time offender. A background screening may also fail to reveal conviction information on an individual using a false name or date of birth to conceal a criminal history.

Any person observing any criminal conduct should immediately report the conduct to the police.

Offenses that cause MANDATORY REJECTION

2008 Fred Schneider Memorial Scholarship Recipient

New York State ASA has a New Umpire-in-Chief

Dave Staples has replaced Ed Crane. Ed relocated to Georgia to be closer to his family. Ed has worked with Dave to make the transition smooth. Dave has an extensive background in umpiring at all levels. He has covered 10U JO eents all the way to ASA Elite Tournaments. Dave will be another of the outstanding UIC's New York State ASA has been fortunate to have serve the organization.

2008 NYSASA Tournament Schedules
2008 New York State A.S.A. Junior Olympic Championship Schedule

2008 Adult Championship Schedule





3,000th ACE Coach Certifies

2008 ASA Code Changes and Comments

2008 Playing Rule Changes




"Grandfathered" Bats No longer authorized beginning in 2008


NYSASA State Tournament Rules

NYS ASA in Rwanda

Longtime umpire Doxsey retiring ... sort of

Press Release - Clintons Recognized by ASA

Commissioner's Corner
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