It is with great sadness that I share the news that friend, longtime CBUA and 3 time NCAA College World Series umpire Joe Driscoll (Billerica, MA) died Saturday morning (4/14) of a massive heart attack as he was preparing to leave for his game at Tufts University. Joe is truly a legend in college baseball umpiring and will be missed by all. Please remember Joe, his wife Cindy, and children Todd, Kimberly, and Matthew in your prayers.
A wake will be held on Wednesday, April 18th from 3-7 pm at Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Road, Billerica, MA 01821, Phone Number: (978) 667-9934.
The funeral will be held at 9 am on Thursday, April 19th at Saint Theresa of Lisieux Parish, 466 Boston Road Billerica, MA 01821. Click here for directions
Memorial contributions may be made to the Joe Driscoll Memorial Scholarship Fund through The Collegiate Baseball Umpires Association of New England, c/o Dave Paruti, Treasurer, 161 South Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324.
Obituary: Of Billerica, formerly of Cambridge and Arlington, age 64, suddenly Apr. 14. Beloved husband of 38 years and best friend of Joan Cindy (Carroll) Driscoll. Loving father of Todd and his wife Kathy of Townsend, Kimberly of Watertown, and Matthew of Billerica. Grandfather of Allie. Dear brother of James, Mark, and Brian of AZ, Kevin of Reading, Kathleen Veinot of Arlington, Patricia Mahoney of Newton, Mary Driscoll Tropeano of Chelmsford, and the late Paul of CA, Uncle of Heather, Michael James, Michael Patrick, Mark, Ryan, Katie, Brian, and Patrick. Son of the late Joseph and Kathleen (O'Keefe) Driscoll of Arlington. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish, 466 Boston Rd. Billerica at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Wednesday at the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd., BILLERICA from 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Interment Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica.
CBUAO Umpires Called To Action
4/11/07, Gorham, ME: CBUAO umpires Kevin Joyce and Rob Robinson responded to the call for help today when umpires failed to show up at a baseball game between Southern Maine University and Salem State University (Southern Maine [Little East] and Salem State [MASCAC] have contracted ECAC umpires).
Division III Regional Chairman and Southern Maine A.D., Al Bean placed the call to the CBUAO seeking umpiring assistance to serve the needs of the contest, the schools and the student athletes. The CBUAO contacted Joyce and Robinson who were quick to respond and officiate the contest to its conclusion.
Cape Cod Baseball League Signs 5 Year Deal With CBUAO!
Cape Cod Baseball League Deputy Commissioner Sol Yas and CBUAO President Nick Zibelli celebrate the signing of a new 5 year agreement.
The Cape Cod Baseball League and the CBUAO have entered into a long term partnership whereby the CBUAO will provide umpiring services to the league through the 2011 season. The CCBL is widely recognized as the premier summer college baseball league in the country. CCBL President Judy Walden Scarafile and CBUAO President Nick Zibelli signed the agreement after a unanimous vote of the Cape League executive committee. The Cape Cod League season begins June 15.
ATTENTION SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Passwords and instructions were emailed 2/13/07. Please log in to the officiating system and follow the instructions. Check your information and schedule for accuracy and confirm each game by clicking on the date. Contact nzibelli@cbuao.com with any questions, errors or changes.
Officiating Payment Service (OPS) Now Available for the 2007 Season
For more information or to subscribe to OPS contact Nick Zibelli at 508-866-7288 or e-mail nzibelli@cbuao.com.
The season is here!.
Click on the jacket to order CBUAO uniform and equipment items directly from Gerry Davis Sports, the official supplier of the CBUAO.
New black uniforms will be worn in all 3-umpire games. Navy blue is the default uniform color for all 2-man games. Click here for uniform specifications and requirements.
Umpire Announcement Area
2007 Spring Assignments:
All games have been assigned and are now viewable in the system. Please go into the system and confirm your assignments.
The assignment fee schedule is posted on the fee schedule page.
The fee scale that was in place in 2006 will remain the same at least through 2008. As in the past, fees are based upon the number of assignments offered, not the number of assignments accepted. A doubleheader is considered one assignment. There is no additional fee for games that may be added to your schedule after 4/11/07. Please feel free to contact Nick with any questions.
2007 NCAA Video Bulletins 1, 2, 3 & 4 NCAA rules quiz 1, 2 & 3 are On LineAll umpires are encouraged to take each rules quiz. The National Coordinator reports all results to the Conference Assignors.
It is with great sadness that I share the news that friend, longtime CBUA and 3 time NCAA College World Series umpire Joe Driscoll (Billerica, MA) died Saturday morning (4/14) of a massive heart attack as he was preparing to leave for his game at Tufts University. Joe is truly a legend in college baseball umpiring and will be missed by all. Please remember Joe, his wife Cindy, and children Todd, Kimberly, and Matthew in your prayers.
