Category Archives: Awards & Recognition

CCBUA Umpires on the Move!

We recognize several of our members who worked playoff/tournament games at different levels during the 2026 baseball season!

Congratulations to Mike Rabideau for his 2nd year doing a College D3 Regional game at Southern Maine.

Also a “shout out” to Mark Delaney (plate) and Scott Nichols (3rd base) for working the semifinal game between DY and Seekonk at Monan Park (Boston College High School) and to Barry Brown (1st base) who worked the semifinal game between Hamilton-Wenham Regional High and Saint John Paul II also at Monan Park in Dorchester.

Scott Nichols (plate), Barry Brown (1st base) and Jon Rutko (3rd base) worked the quarterfinal game between DY Regional High School and Rockland at DY’s Merrill “Red” Wilson Field.

Finally, Jon Rutko worked the Little League State Playoff tournament in Sharon, MA. He worked 2nd base for the 9U Championship game, 3rd base for the 10U Championship game and plate for the 11U Semifinal game. Congrats Jon, we’ll see you in Williamsport some day!!

Falmouth Baseball Program Receives 2026 Scudder Award

Jon Bisceglia and Dave Bisbee present the Scudder Award to the Falmouth Varsity baseball team. HC Josh Oliver (2nd row, far right) and team display the Scudder Award banner.

The Falmouth High School Baseball Program was awarded the Roger C. Scudder Award for the 2026 baseball season.

The Roger C. Scudder Award has been awarded annually since 1966 by the Cape Cod Baseball Umpires Association.The purpose of the presentation is to recognize the Cape Cod Senior High School Baseball Program which best exemplifies the characteristic of Sportsmanship. Umpires of CCBUA nominate and vote on the school Program that best exemplifies Sportsmanship.

The award and banner were presented to Head Coach Josh Oliver and the varsity team by Jon Bisceglia, CCBUA President and long standing umpire, Dave Bisbee.

CCBUA 2025 Annual Banquet

This year the Board decided to hold a picnic instead of a formal evening for their annual banquet. The event was held on Sunday June 1 from noon-5pm at the Brewster VFW. It was a great time for our umpires to gather and have some fun off of the field.

President Jon Bisceglia worked the grill to perfection cooking hamburgers, hotdogs and chicken. He also provided a small sound system for music and announcing for the awards.

Jon Bisceglia and Niamh Foley

Niamh Foley (Rocky’s granddaughter) and her family were in attendance as she accepted the Jim Crowley Memorial Award.

Jon Bisceglia with Niamh Foley and her family. CCBUA umpire and Niamh’s grandfather, Rocky Lamenzo on the right

The James McNally CCBUA Umpire Award was presented to longtime CCBUA umpire, past President, and instructor, Mike Rabideau.

The Roger C. Scudder Award this year has been awarded to the St. John Paul II School baseball program and will be presented to them during their Baseball Award evening.

There was also a raffle for equipment and a Corn Hole game. It was a very successful day and we thank all who attended and congratulate those who won awards and equipment.

Scudder Award presented at the CCBUA Banquet on Sunday June 2nd

President Mike Farman, Sturgis Head Coach Larry Shell and Vice-President Ed Crowley as Larry accepts the Roger Scudder Award at the Annual CCBUA Banquet

The annual CCBUA banquet was held on Sunday June 2nd at the Brazilian Grill on Main St in Hyannis. The Roger Scudder Award was presented to the Sturgis Baseball Program and Head Coach, Larry Shell, accepted the award on behalf of the baseball program.

Delaney Cape League Umpire of the Year

Mark Delaney (2nd from left) is 2019 Curly Clement Cape League Umpire of the Year

A hearty congratulations to Mark Delaney for being named the 2019 Curly Clement Cape League Umpire of the Year. The announcement was made by CBUAO president Nick Zibelli in front a packed house at Cotuit’s Lowell Park prior to game 2 of their playoff series with Wareham. The award is voted on by head coaches and general managers from around the league.

On behalf of all of us at the CCBUA, Congratulations Mark!