These members will carry the title of Provincial Deputy Umpire-in-Chief. Their duties involve developing educational materials for the Softball BC Umpire’s Program, teaching at the SBC Mechanics School, assisting with the selection of umpires for Canadian and Western Canadian Championships and, working with the Provincial UIC to ensure that the umpiring program stays current with all the latest rules, mechanics and case plays.
An additional focus of the committee is to assist the Provincial District Umpire-In-Chiefs whenever they request help or require assistance with the district responsibilities.
The District Umpire-in-Chief is an elected position and represents Softball BC in each district under the direction of the Provincial Umpire-in-Chief.
The DUIC act as a liaison between the PUIC and the umpires and umpire associations in their district.
They administer all Softball BC Umpire activities within the district including clinics, evaluation, Provincial Tournaments and education of the district’s umpires. In addition, they provide rule interpretations to umpires, coaches and leagues.
District | Name | Phone Number | |
1 | Teresa Allen | D1umpireinchief@softball.bc.ca | |
2 | Shawn Miller | 250-327-2067 | D2umpireinchief@softball.bc.ca |
3 | Karl Kurpiela | 250-895-0633 | D3umpireinchief@softball.bc.ca |
4 | Geoff Bowring | 604-505-3047 | D4umpireinchief@softball.bc.ca |
5 | David Maandag | D5umpireinchief@softball.bc.ca | |
6 | Tyler Warren | 604-316-2266 | D6umpireinchief@softball.bc.ca |
7 | Kyle Dennedy | 604-807-6041 | D7umpireinchief@softball.bc.ca |
8 | Paul Muirhead | 778-384-6081 | D8umpireinchief@softball.bc.ca |
9 | Jason Ranchoux | 250-681-0896 | D9umpireinchief@softball.bc.ca |
10 | Trevor Stoyko | 250-608-9550 | admin@softball.bc.ca |
11 | Vacant | 604-371-0302 | admin@softball.bc.ca |
12 | Ken Edwards | 250-983-2060 | D12umpireinchief@softball.bc.ca |
13 | Geoff Watt | 250-615-2297 | D13umpireinchief@softball.bc.ca |
14 | Laurier Nobert | 778-808-1821 | D14umpireinchief@softball.bc.ca |
15 | Calvin Holman | 778-788-2403 | D15umpireinchief@softball.bc.ca |