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Congratulations to the following umpires that are being selected to work this years state tournaments.

Baseball

James Fancher, Dave Malley and Mark Monson

Softball

Geno Hanson, Dennis Harris, Dan Pelletier

Scott Schimetz, Bob Selz and Rick Shomion

While this list is smaller because there are no consolation games, this is still a good showing for Gopher State Officials.

The MSHSL issued updated guidance on masks for officials dated May 10, 2021.
 

 Baseball and Softball:   
 

 Requirements: 

• Umpires are not required to wear a mask. 

• Conduct the pregame conference at home plate, while maintaining six feet from each head coach. 

• Conversations with coaches, athletes or umpires must take place at a distance of six feet or more at all times. 

Recommendations: 

• Umpires are strongly recommended to wear a mask. 

• It is recommended that teams sanitize the baseballs/softballs between innings and umpires should limit touching of equipment (bats, helmets, baseballs, softballs). 

• Use hand-sanitizer whenever possible and minimize hand-to-face contact. 

• Officials are strongly encouraged to test weekly.

• Officials Memo (1/27/21)
• Click here or scroll to the bottom of our Basketball Page to view the Gopher State Zoom Basketball Meeting held on 1/5/21.
• COVID-19 Basketball Protocols (DOC)
• MSHSL Mask/Face Covering  Guidance for Officials May 10, 2021 (PDF)
• General Sports Officials Uniforms/Equipment (PDF)
• Under Armor Sportsmask ($18)
• Fox 40 Whistle Gaiter ($34.99)

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