BCBUA Superclinic 2009 Instructor Bio s

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1 BCBUA Superclinic 2009 Instructor Bio s Lead Instructor: Dick Runchey Detroit, Michigan USA (Note: This bio was prepared by staff at a high level umpire clinic in the United States) Dick may be the most respected umpire in the world among college and international baseball umpires, coaches, and administrators. Dick attended Somers Umpire School and worked in the minor leagues, while also instructing at the school. After his stint in the minor leagues, he had what most would consider a premier collegiate umpiring career, working in the Big Ten and Mid-American Conferences. During his 20+ seasons in college baseball he worked countless Big Ten and Mid-American Conference Tournaments, 19 NCAA Division I Regional Tournaments, and five College World Series. He was selected to work the plate in four different NCAA College World Series National Championship Games. In 2002 Dick was inducted into the Amateur Baseball Umpires Association (ABUA) Hall of Fame. He is currently Executive Director of the ABUA. Throughout his time in college baseball, Dick also gained international respect and prominence and was assigned to work the USA/Japan series, Pan American Games, World Championships, and Olympic Games. He has served as a Regional Evaluator for the NCAA Umpire Program, Umpire Evaluator for the Collegiate Baseball Umpires Alliance, and President of the Amateur Baseball Umpires Association. In 2007 he was named as one of three Regional Advisors for the NCAA National Umpire Program. Dick is in constant demand as a clinician and has taught at umpire camps throughout the United States and in many foreign countries. Dick is currently Director of Umpires for the International Baseball Federation. He selects, supervises, and oversees the training and evaluation of umpires at all senior and junior level international tournaments throughout the world. Dick also worked as a substitute umpire in professional baseball on numerous occasions, not the least of which was the 1984 American League Playoffs. Special Guest Instructor: Ian Lamplugh Victoria, BC Ian is BC s most heralded umpire. He has worked in over 200 Major League games over a 3 year period of time. Ian broke into the Bigs in 2000 after several years in Minor Pro ball. Ian umpired the Pacific Coast League finals in 1998 between Edmonton and Salt Lake. After his days in the Big Leagues, Ian served for 3 years as the Umpire in Chief for the Taiwan Professional Baseball League. He also worked in the Dominican Winter League and umpired in the Caribbean World Series. Following his appearance in the Majors, BC Minor Baseball, in conjunction with BCBUA, created an annual award to recognize the top umpire prospect in BC which is called the Ian Lamplugh Award. The award was founded in Several of our clinic instructors have been named recipients of this prestigious award.

2 Special Guest Instructor: Corrie Davis Edmonton, Alberta Corrie was recently elected as the Baseball Canada National Supervisor of Umpires. Corrie boasts 25 years of umpiring with over 3000 games to his credit. He has umpired at the National level for 15 years during which time he has worked 7 National championships as an umpire and 3 as a Supervisor. Corrie has also umpired in 4 International tournaments and World Championships: World Jr. Championships in Edmonton World Juniors in Quebec COPABE World Junior Qualifier in Mexico World Cup of Baseball in Taiwan A veteran of over 200 Minor Professional League games (Pacific Coast League, Canadian Baseball League, Pioneer League, Northern League, Golden Baseball League) Corrie was recently selected to represent Canada at the upcoming World Baseball Classic sponsored by Major League Baseball. It should come as no surprise that Corrie has won his share of awards for his on-field excellent, not the least of which was the Baseball Canada Umpire of the Year in The BCBUA is honored to welcome Corrie Davis to our clinic. BCBUA Instructors: (In alphabetical order) Rob Allan - Maple Ridge, BC 24th season of umpiring 5 National Championships 2 World Championships 2004 Woman's World Cup Edmonton Alberta 2008 World Jr AAA Championship Edmonton Alberta Professional Experience: -Canadian Baseball League -Northwest League Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring 1997 Student Baseball Canada Sr Course Conductor Awards: BCBUA Umpire of the Year 2005 and 2008, George Connelly Builder s Award Rob is one of BC s top umpires and top instructors. He recently achieved Baseball Canada Sr. Course Conductor status through the Baseball Canada Caravan program. Rob has long been recognized as a top prospect within Baseball Canada and we look forward to seeing his expertise and knowledge throughout the weekend.

3 Steve Boutang Cranbrook, BC 25 seasons of umpiring 4 National Championships 1 World Championship 2008 World University Baseball Championships Czech Republic International Exhibitions; 2002 World Baseball Challenge Grand Forks, BC Professional Experience: -Canadian Baseball League -Golden Baseball League Baseball Canada Junior Course Conductor BCBUA Awards: 2002 Ian Lamplugh Award Top Prospect Steve is again the clinic co-ordinator of Superclinic. Steve has been serving on the BCBUA Board of Directors as Vice President for numerous years and currently is the association s Education Chairman. Brian Cargnelli Merritt, BC 32 years in baseball 12 National Championships 9 Little League National Championships 1 World Championship Little League World Series Williamsport, Pennsylvania Baseball Canada Master Course Conductor BCBUA Awards: George Connelly Builders Award, Bill Murphy Most Improved Umpire Award, Chuck Blaikie Award for Outstanding Contribution to the BCBUA. Brian has long since been recognized as one of the most versatile and effective instructors in BC and more recently in Canada. Brian s ability to teach has made him an imperative contributor to Superclinic in BC for many years. In addition to teaching, Brian has always been recognized as a top mentor in BC, having molded youth umpires in the Kamloops area in particular. We are again pleased to have Brian part of our staff. Troy Carmont Surrey, BC 27 years umpiring 6 National Championships 2 World Championships Big League World Series Ft Lauderdale, Florida Little League World Series Williamsport, Pennsylvania National Umpire Supervisor for Little League Canada Baseball Canada Jr Course Conductor BCBUA Awards: Umpire of the Year in 2006

4 Troy continues to be a contributor to the development of BCBUA programs despite many other commitments within the baseball community. Troy is the most well respected instructor in the Little League BC program including serving as the Provincial Supervisor from Don Hass Richmond, BC 35 years umpiring experience 8 National Championships 4 World Championships World Youth Championships 1991 Brandon, Manitoba World Youth Championships 1994 Brandon, Manitoba World Jr. Championships 2000 Edmonton, Alberta World Cup of Baseball 2003 Havana, Cuba International Exhibitions: World Baseball Challenge 2002 Grand Forks, BC Baseball Canada Sr. Course Conductor BCBUA Awards: 2003 Ian Lamplugh Award Top Prospect Don has been a mainstay in BC for his entire career. A well respected umpire at the International and National levels, Don is also a Baseball Canada Sr. Course conductor and one of the top instructors in BC. Don s recent umpiring activities have been somewhat limited, however he continues to be a major contributor off the field and we are very pleased to welcome him back to this year s Superclinic. Bill MacMillan Trail, BC 18 years of umpiring experience 4 National Championships 12 years BCBUA Instructor Baseball Canada Jr Course Conductor 15 years on BCBUA Board of Directors (BCBUA Level 3 co-ordinator) BCBUA Awards: George Connelly Builders Award, Doug Hudlin Award for Distinguished Service to BCBUA. Bill has long been a fixture of Trail, BC s City of Champions where he helped build the minor baseball umpiring program. Bill has been a board member and major contributor to umpiring in BC off the field. This is the first opportunity Bill has had to instruct at Superclinic and we offer a heartfelt welcome to him.

5 Fabian Poulin Nanaimo, BC 27 years umpiring experience 7 National Championships 18 year veteran of Baseball Canada program 16 years BCBUA Instructor Baseball Canada Sr. Course Conductor BCBUA awards: Most Improved Umpire, George Connelly Builders Award, 2007 BCBUA Umpire of the Year. Fabian is a veteran of BCBUA and Baseball Canada programs. A long standing member of the umpiring community in Nanaimo, Fabian has been instrumental in working in that area for the betterment of baseball and the BCBUA. Fabian was an instructor at Superclinic in 2006 in Nanaimo and we welcome him again to this year s clinic.

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