PROVINCIAL LEADERSHIP
Provincial Umpire-in-Chief
Jason Ranchoux
Jason Ranchoux is a Level IV Umpire and Provincial Umpire in Chief.
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With over 35 years of experience in Softball as a Player, Coach, Association Executive, District Rep, and Umpire, Jason brings diverse perspectives to the role.
He has umpired at 5 National Championships, the Canada Summer Games, and 1 Western Championship. He achieved his Level IV working the 2019 U20 Men’s Canadian Championships in Owen Sound, Ontario.
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In his role as the PUIC, Jason holds The Chairperson position on the Umpire Advisory Council. Within the PODC, he leads the planning and facilitating Advisory and Leadership meetings, as well as delegating tasks to fellow PODC members for effective program management.
Furthermore, he oversees the coordination of the Criminal Record Check program to ensure full compliance. Throughout the season, Jason maintains a daily check on clinic schedules and registrations, collaborates closely with the DUICs to guarantee proper staffing for all Provincials, and ensures that every umpire aligns with the Board's CRC Policy.​
Provincial Official Development Committee
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.
Nicholas Allen
Nick has been involved with softball since the age of 9, as a bat boy for his parents’ teams and as a player. When he was 15 a friend convinced him to try umpiring in Victoria with Langford Fastball while also playing; Nick loves every minute he can be on the field. Nick continued to play and umpire on the island until 2011 when he made the decision to move to Vancouver. Since the move, he has been very active with mentoring and helping those who are less experienced. Nick was the park Umpire in Chief for the Richmond Girls Softball Association for 2 years and decided to step down to become the District 5 Umpire in Chief; the position he has held for 3 years.
Nick has attended 3 national championships and 1 western Canadian championship, he was also sent to the 2017 Canada Games in Winnipeg. Nick was awarded his Level 4 in 2013 at the U18 Girls Canadian Championships. Each tournament he has attended has given Nick the opportunity to grow as an umpire and he looks forward to sharing some of the skills and knowledge he has learned over the years.​​​
Shawn Miller
A Level V Slopitch and a Level IV Fastpitch Umpire, Shawn bring experience and passion for both games in Softball.
Brittany Lorteau
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