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ATTENTION ALL NCAA SOFTBALL UMPIRES: We are nearing completion of 2011 postseason lab testing, the Approved Softball Bat List has been updated for the 2012 season, you can access the list at www.ncaa.org/playingrules under Softball.

For future, the list will be posted on the 15th of January, March, April and July which will include changes requested by the bat manufacturers. Based on postseason lab results received to date, the list reflects changes that are important to communicate to you immediately.

Suburban Umpires Association

The Suburban Umpires Association has been officiating throughout the Chicagoland area since 1984.
We are celebrating our 25th year in busniness. The SUA holds certifications and recognitions with the following organizations: NSA, ASA, USSSA, IHSA, IESA, NCAA, and the MLB RBI World Series.




Coach of the Year 2011 D.V.C. - Andy Nussbaum

Coach of the Year 2011 M.S.L. - Cathy Smith


To view all photos from the 2011 SUA Award and Dinner Banquet, click here.


Learn Umpiring at our SUA Umpiring School

The Suburban Umpires Association offers comprehensive umpiring training classes and an secondary insurance program for all new officials.

Umpire a Game

Prove your learned umpiring skills in a real softball tournament. The Suburban Umpires Association officiates ten National Qualifiers within Illinois.



Marty Abezetian (and Art Hill) at the DI Horizon League Conf Tournament in Valparaiso, IN.

M.S.L. Championship game 5/17/12 at Conant H-S
Scott Johnson, Dan Krueger, Kurt Cooney
Conant won 5-3 against Elk Grove H-S


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