Houston TASO

2022 Chapter 3 & 4-Man Clinic-2
2022-04-30 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | TBD
This is required for all playoff eligible umpires if you did not receive credit for the 3/4-man Clinic conducted by the state.

2022 Chapter 3 & 4-Man Clinic-1
2022-04-23 08:00 - 12:00 | TBD

2022 BOD Meeting-Apr
2022-04-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Event
Board of Directors Meeting

2022 Board of Directors Nominations Open
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-25
Nominations for the Board of Directors closes after 4/25 to allow TASO time enter and post the online election by 5/1. The “BOD Nomination Form” can be found on ZebraWeb under Documents/Forms.

2022 State Tournament Crew Officials Due to TASO
2022-04-01
Submit top crew members to UIL for playoff selection.

2022 BOD Meeting-Mar
2022-03-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Event

2022 Online Rules Exam & Clinic-CLOSED
2022-02-21
The online version of the state meeting and the rules exam close and cannot be taken beyond this date.

2022 UIL Regular Season Starts
2022-02-21
UIL school’s are allowed to begin district play.

2022 Varsity Evaluation Scrimmages-4
2022-02-19 08:00 - 17:00 | TBD
Varsity Evaluations will be conducted at different HS scrimmages thoughout the HTASO coverage area. Contact Danny Hernandez to be scheduled.

2022 Second Release of Game Assignments
2022-02-16
Varsity auto-assigned games and JV self-assign games will be released for the remainder of the season.

2022 Varsity Evaluation Scrimmages-3
2022-02-12 08:00 - 17:00 | TBD

2022 Varsity Evaluation Scrimmages-2
2022-02-05 08:00 - 17:00 | TBD

2022 UIL Scrimmages Start
2022-02-05
UIL school’s are allowed to begin holding scrimmages.

2022 Tournament and Auto-Assign Games Released
2022-02-04 18:00 - 2022-02-05 23:59
All tournaments will be released.
First three weeks of self-assign and auto-assign released.
Sub-varsity umpires may not self-assign themselves for Varsity games.

2022 BOD Meeting-Feb
2022-02-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Event

2022 Chapter's School Coverage Report Due
2022-01-31
A list of schools and districts covered by HTASO are due to TASO for playoff crew selection criteria.

2022 Rankings Due
2022-01-31
New umpire rankings must be submitted to the chapter Secretary before games can be released.

2022 Members in Bad Standing-ZW Accounts Locked
2022-01-31
Any member in bad standing will have their access to ZebraWeb blocked until dues are paid and/or achieve a passing score on the rules exam.

2022 TAPPS Regular Season Starts
2022-01-31
TAPPS district play begins.

2022 New Umpire Clinic-Week 3, Day 3
2022-01-30 08:00 - 16:00 | TBD
New members must attend two (2) weekends of the New Umpire Training to be scheduled games through HTASO.
Locations/Schedule:

TBD

2022 Varsity Evaluation Scrimmages-1
2022-01-29 08:00 - 17:00 | TBD

2022 New Umpire Clinic-Week 3, Day 2
2022-01-29 08:00 - 16:00 | TBD
New members must attend two (2) weekends of the New Umpire Training to be scheduled games through HTASO.
All new members need to come dressed in their base uniform and bring your plate gear for live game practice.
Locations/Schedule:

College Park HS

On-Field Clinic, 8am-10am
Live games, 10am-4:30pm

Spring Branch Memorial HS

On-Field Clinic, 8am-1:30pm
Live games, 2pm-5:30pm

Atascocita HS

Live games, 8am-7pm

College Park High School-Baseball Field
3701 College Park Dr.
Woodlands, TX 77384
Memorial High School-Baseball Field (across from HS)
935 Echo Ln.
Houston, TX 77024
Atascocita High School-Baseball Field
13300 Will Clayton Pkwy.
Humble, TX 77346

2022 New Umpire Clinic-Week 3, Day 1
2022-01-28 18:30 - 21:00 | TBD
New members must attend two (2) weekends of the New Umpire Training to be scheduled games through HTASO.

2022 Rules Clinic Meeting
2022-01-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Dr., Houston, TX, 77042, United States
This meeting is MANDATORY if a member has not attended the State Meeting, Regional Clinic, or the online rules clinic.
This will be held at the Tracy Gee Community Center. Pizza and sodas will be provided.
If you have not received you rule book or ID card, they may be picked up before 6:20pm and after the meeting concludes.
Kyle McNeely, TASO State Rules Interpreter, will be presenting.

2022 First Release of Game Assignments
2022-01-24
Varsity auto-assigned games and JV self-assign games will be released for the first 3 weeks of regular season.

2022 TAPPS Scrimmages Start
2022-01-24
TAPPS scrimmages begin.

2022 New Umpire Clinic-Week 2, Day 3
2022-01-23 08:00 - 16:00 | TBD

2022 Advanced Varsity Clinic
2022-01-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Astros Urban Youth Academy, 2801 S. Victory Dr., Houston, TX, 77099, United States
Registration is required.
Where:
The Houston Astros MLB Urban Youth Academy
2801 S. Victory Dr.
Houston, TX 77099
Who:
Any HTASO member in good standing, who is varsity-qualified, and wants to improve their skills.
Why we are doing this?

Help our HTASO Varsity level umpires increase their skills set (tools) and knowledge in connection to High School baseball

Create consistency in the administration of the High School baseball rules and interactions between Umpires, Coaches and Players at the High School level of baseball.

Learning Advanced philosophies, mechanics, and rule applications (procedures) for High School baseball

Provide opportunities with advanced skills to improve rankings and playoff assignments.

Philosophies

Adding TOOLS to increase on-field CONFIDENCE

90/10 Concept – Instruct to the 90% of usual types of plays rather than the obscure 10%

Getting the Call Right – Remove EGO’s (Know when and how to get help)

Topics

Believability – How to use the RULES – Not just knowing the rules – Applications, Procedures and Mechanics, Self-Practice

Approachability – Handling Coaches – Verbal Judo

Positioning – Working the Bases, Cage work

Crew Communications – Before, During and After Game

2022 New Umpire Clinic-Week 2, Day 2
2022-01-22 08:00 - 16:00 | TBD
New members must attend two (2) weekends of the New Umpire Training to be scheduled games through HTASO.
All new members need to come dressed in their base uniform and bring your plate gear for live game practice.
Locations/Schedule:

College Park HS

On-Field Clinic, 8am-12pm
Live games, 12:30pm-4:30pm (10-4:30)

Spring Branch Memorial HS

On-Field Clinic, 8am-11:30am
Live games, 12pm-3:30pm(2-5:30)

College Park High School-Baseball Field
3701 College Park Dr.
Woodlands, TX 77384
Memorial High School-Baseball Field (across from HS)
935 Echo Ln.
Houston, TX 77024

2022 New Umpire Clinic-Week 2, Day 1
2022-01-21 18:30 - 21:00 | TBD
New members must attend two (2) weekends of the New Umpire Training to be scheduled games through HTASO.
Rules Clinic, via Zoom, hosted by Tony McMenomy
