Tri-State Elite Umpire Association

08/27/2026

Congratulations to our President John Gallante on this appointment! This will continue to allow the TSEUA to work hand in hand with United Umpires to find the next crop of NJCAA and NCAA umpires in the Metro Philadelphia area.

UCU President, Rudy Firmbach, today announced the completion of the UCU staff, under his leadership, with the formalized additions of John Gallante and Connor Hoagland as VPs of Regional Operations in their respective geographic areas.

Building on their years of work inside the organization to date, these formalized roles are part of a broader effort to build a team within the organization that continues to give every client, coaching group and umpire the same personal attention and dedicated service they have always received across every level of collegiate baseball.

Full release below.

08/25/2026

An update on Bill A4735/S4045 to protect amateur sports officials in New Jersey!

We have added the following prime and co-sponsors since our last update:

Prime Sponsor:
Lou Greenwald (D) - Assembly Majority Leader

Co-Sponsors:
Senator John Mckeon (D)
Assemblyman Kevin Egan (D) *Vice Chair of Labor Committee
Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (R)
Assemblywoman Linda Carter (D) *Majority Conference Leader
Assemblyman Roy Freiman (D)
Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (D)
Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy (D) *Deputy Conference Leader
Assemblyman Chris Tully (D) *Assembly Labor Committee

08/13/2026

Another productive day in support of Assembly Bill A4735 and Senate Bill S4045. Added co-sponsors today are:

Senator Patrick Diegnan (D)
Assemblyman Sterley Stanley (D)
Assemblyman William Moen (D)
Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese (D)
Assemblyman Jerry Walker (D)

Please continue to reach out in support of these bills to save youth sports and youth sports officiating in New Jersey!

08/12/2026

Who has signed on to support youth sports officiating since our last update?

Assemblyman Ed Rodriguez (D)
Assemblyman Sean Kane (R)
Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis (D) *Labor Committee
Senator Declan O'Scanlon (R)
Senator Renee Burgess (D)
Senator Gordon Johnson (D)* Labor Committee Chair

We must continue to spread the word on this bill and what it means for the future of youth sports officiating in New Jersey!

08/05/2026

Thank you Senator Corrado! Your leadership on this issue is so important and appreciated!

This week's Bill of the Week is S-4045, legislation that clarifies that amateur sports officials are considered independent contractors for purposes of State employment laws.

Across New Jersey, youth sports depend on dedicated officials to ensure games are conducted safely, fairly, and with good sportsmanship. However, uncertainty surrounding their employment status has made it more difficult to recruit and retain the officials our communities rely on.

S-4045 provides the clarity needed to help attract and keep amateur sports officials, ensuring our youth leagues have the personnel necessary to oversee games, promote orderly conduct, and provide a safe environment for young athletes, coaches, and spectators alike.

Strong youth sports programs begin with strong leadership on the field. I am proud to support this commonsense legislation that helps preserve the integrity of amateur athletics and ensures our children can continue to enjoy safe, organized competition.

Link to the bill: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4045

08/04/2026

Just this week, we have added the following new co-sponsors to Bill A4735!

Keep reaching out and urging our legislators to move A4735 and S4045 to save youth sports officiating in New Jersey!

Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla (D)
Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz (D)
Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak (D)
Assemblywoman Maureen Rowan (D)
Sentor Henry Owen (R)
Senator Holly Schepisi (R)
Senator Anthony Bucco (R)

07/23/2026

Just this week, we have picked up the co-sponsorships of this bill from the following legislators!

Senator Brian Stack (D)
Senator Vincent Polistina (R)
Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R)
Assemblyman Don Guardian (R)
Assemblyman John Azzariti (R)
Assemblyman Al Barlas (R)

This bill is gaining momentum and we must continue to work to spread the word. The future of amateur sports officiating in the state of New Jersey depends on it!

Call and e-mail your local legislators to support Assembly Bill A4735 and Senate Bill S4045!

07/02/2026

Thank you to the courier post and Tom McGurk for highlighting the TSEUA and all of the work we are doing to recruit and train new umpires. Give it a read!

Love baseball? Want to make some extra money? Become an umpire! New classes for cadets begin later this month. See link below ⬇️

📸 CHRIS LACHALL/USA TODAY NETWORK

06/24/2026

TSEHSUA President Jerry Wilgus and Assignor John Gallante present Cherry Hill West Catcher Hayden Baker with his Spirit of Sport Scholarship award alongside Head Coach Dan McMaster

06/24/2026

TSEHSUA President Jerry Wilgus and Secretary Jack Whitcraft present Clearview Baseball’s Ryan Battista with the Tri-State Elite High School Umpires Spirit of Sport Scholarship award earlier this afternoon with Ryan’s parents and Clearview Head Coach Nick Core