After the sudden and heartbreaking loss of our Association Umpire in Chief, Craig Heilbut, USA Softball of Central California has named Alan Blanchard as his successor.
Alan has over 30+ years of umpiring under his belt, with ASA/USA Softball, NCOA fast-pitch softball and NCAA Softball. He has officiated 15 National Softball Events as well as earning the National Indicator Fraternity in 2003, USA Softball Elite Certification in 2016, and WBSC Certification in 2017.
Alan was previously the Assignor for Greater San Joaquin Umpires Association for 10 years, GSJUA Northern UIC in 2013, UIC of Lodi & Stockton, CA 2007 to 2009, an active board member for GSJUA since 2003, and most recently District 7 UIC for USA Softball of Central Cal. Adding to his experience are his various tournaments and National Umpire schools starting as far back as 1989.
We are confident that our association umpires will be in great hands with Alan at the helm.
Please give him a warm welcome!
