Robert “Bob” Marcialis

 

Born 1956 September 14,   New York, New York.    Single,   U.S. Citizen.

Address:

6255 N. Camino Pimería Alta #18

Lunar & Planetary Laboratory

Tucson, AZ  85718-3615

University of Arizona

(520) 861-5183   Cell

1629 E. University Blvd.

(520) 621-4933   Fax

Tucson, AZ  85721

http://www.LPL.arizona.edu/~umpire

 

umpire@LPL.arizona.edu

Former Occupation:

Senior Research Specialist/Engineer, University of Arizona.
Adjunct Faculty, Pima Community College.

Education:

S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA   Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, 1978.
S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA   Earth & Planetary Sciences, 1980.
M.S., Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN   Physics & Astronomy, 1983.
Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ   Planetary Sciences (Astronomy), 1990.

Lifetime teaching certificate, Arizona Community College Board: Physics, Astronomy, and Physical Sciences.

Professional Experience:

1974-80

MITAA Intramural Umpire and Soccer Referee

1976

MITAA Intramural Soccer Assistant Manager

1976-80

MIT Community Summer Softball League Umpire

1978-80

MIT Community Summer Softball Commissioner & Umpire-in-Chief

1978-80

Eastern Massachusetts Soccer Officials Association High School Referee

1979-81

Race Official, Bonnie Bell Road Race

1980-82

Tennessee Soccer Officials Association

1980-83

Vanderbilt University Intramural Umpire & Soccer Referee

1983

Vanderbilt University Intramural Soccer Supervisor

1981-83

ASA Umpire    Nashville, Tennessee

1984-90

ASA Umpire    Tucson, Arizona

1984-

Umpire, Arizona Community College Athletic Conference

1985-

Umpire, NCAA

1985-1999, 2005-2015

Umpire, PAC-10, PAC-12

1986

ASA National Umpire School (Phoenix)

1990

ASA National Umpire School (Tucson)

1990-92

ASA Umpire    Pasadena, California

1992-2008

ASA Umpire    Tucson, Arizona

2009-

ASA Umpire    Aurora, Colorado

1994

ASA Advanced National Umpire School (Oklahoma City)

1994

NCAA/ASA Collegiate Umpire School (Fort Worth)

2004-2007

Umpire, National Pro Fastpitch

2011

ASA National Umpire School (Las Cruces)

 

Memberships:

National Association of Sports Officials

Arizona Interscholastic Association Certified Official #2349

 

Tucson Softball Officials Association

National Pro Fastpitch Approved Umpire, first 3 seasons

National Softball Association Approved Umpire

United States Soccer Federation Referee Grade 8
(ID Number: 2014-0000-0248-9344)

College Conferences Worked:

1985-99, 2005-2015

PAC-10, PAC-12

1984-

Arizona Community College Athletic Conference

2004-

Big West

2004-2018

Mountain West

2004-2009

California Collegiate Athletic Association (Division II)

2006-

Western Athletic Conference

2007-2015

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (Division II)

2007-2015

Lone Star Athletic Conference (Division II)

2016-

Conference USA

2022-

Golden State Athletic Conference (NAIA)

NCAA Rule Changes Proposed and Adopted:

9.6.3 Restricts location for teammates’ celebration of runs scoring during a dead ball (adopted 2014).

6.10.5.4 When a defensive player requests time to speak to one or more defensive players, base runners may not abandon the vicinity of their bases without it being a charged offensive conference. (adopted 2012).

2.12 The foul pole shall be a single color pole that extends vertically upward … In addition, it is recommended that the color of the foul pole should contrast not only the ball but also with the background so it will stand out, preferably white or optic orange. Beginning in 2018, foul poles on institutional fields shall be a minimum of ten feet high and shall be either white or optic orange. (adopted 2015).

Honors:

National Indicator Fraternity
ASA Medals Program: Gold Level
Umpired 15 A.S.A. National Championships
Umpired 2 NJCAA Division II National Championships (2000, 2002)
Umpired 3 NJCAA Division I National Championships (2016, 2018, 2019)
Selected to work 2006, 2010 WAC Championship tournaments
Umpired 5 NCAA Division I Regionals (2005-2009)
Alternate NCAA Division I Super-Regional 2008, 2009, 2010
NCAA Division II Regional, Super-Regional 2012
UIC NCAA Division I Regional 2014

Community Service:

Committee Member, Tucson Softball Officials Association 1995-2001
Umpire Coordinator, 2000 A.S.A. Men's Senior 50+ National Championship
Vice-President, Tucson Softball Officials Association 2001-2002
President, Tucson Softball Officials Association 2002-2003
Webmaster, Tucson Softball Officials Association 2000-2007
Author of Bylaws, Tucson Softball Officials Association 2003
Instructor, Next Level Umpire Camp 2010
Webmaster, Next Level Umpire Camp 2010-

References:

 

 

Emily Alexander

Michael Bartling

Former NCAA Regional Umpire Coordinator

NCAA World Series Umpire, former ACCAC Assigner

17435 N. 19th Place

7830 S. Tarbela Ave.

Phoenix, AZ  85022-2017

Tucson, AZ  85747

(602) 992-7298

(520) 574-9328

cactusump@cox.net

mbartling@sc.co.pima.az.us

http://www.cactusumpires.com

 

 

 

Steve Arnold

Joseph Robinson

Pacific-12 Conference Crew Chief (retired)

Former ASA Rocky Mountain Region Umpire-in-Chief

6635 N. Pidgeon Springs

5982 7471 E. Nicaragua Drive

Tucson, AZ  85718

Tucson, AZ   85730

(520) 405-7931

(520) 790-3253

arnintucs@aol.com

azasaump1@aol.com

 


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