For thousands of people across Canada, there are few things better to do on a summer afternoon than to watch a baseball game. While many think of this sport as "America's game" the truth is that one of the earlier recorded games using a bat and ball with many of the rules of today's baseball was played in Ontario in 1838. Currently, there is only one major league team playing in Canada - the Toronto Blue Jays. But if you're looking for a minor league franchise in Canada than you will find that there are no less than seventy-five clubs playing at this level from coast to coast. And to have a great game of baseball you need an umpire to keep everything on track.

Blue Convention 2010 is a celebration of umpires and everything that they do for the game of baseball. Not only are they present to enforce the rules of the game, but they can also be said to be the keepers of the culture of baseball. Wherein games like hockey or basketball the officiant is there to call fouls and keep the game fair, in baseball they are actually making many judgment calls that could greatly help to determine the end result of the game. The umpire in chief is responsible for calling all of the balls and strikes. This means that they really need to have an understanding of all of the details of the game to keep things fair. Sometimes the line between those two things is thin enough to cut with wire cutters.

Umpires are really the backbone of the entire game and we want to show how important you are while giving you tips and guides that can help you improve your performance. If you're volunteering as an umpire for a little league between running your Internet marketing Toronto business or are working for one of the minor league teams than you will want to make sure that you are always able to be on the ball. We also are a great resource for those who might be thinking of entering the world of umpiring. We can tell you about all of the different positions and what qualifications you need before you can start.

The word umpire comes from an old French word, nonper, which means not equal. While this position means that you are not allowed to favour one team or the other during a game, this name certainly does not mean that you are not an equally vital part of the game. If you once dreamed of being in professional baseball but now install instant water heaters or work as a teacher, becoming an umpire might be a great way to get back in the game.

Here at Blue Convention 2010 we don't want to just focus on this one great sport and leave out all of the others. Exercising and being part of a team is something that everyone should experience in some capacity and we want to open up the world of organized sporting events to anyone that's interested. You might be looking for a community team in your area to join on your weekends away from event catering Toronto based or could just want to know more about a sport so that you can enjoy your kid's games.