The idea here is to get the new and slightly used umpires into actual game situations.  We will attempt to find teams that are practicing before their real season starts so the scores mean nothing.  A-Tier and T-Tier umpires, especially those who are mentors, will attend the games and coach the trainees.  We will rotate umpires into and out of the game so that the coaching can occur (hopefully) when you’re not on the field.

Please bring all your gear to the game and prepared to do plate and bases.  If you don’t have all your gear yet, some will be available at the field but, you really need to get used to your own gear, especially whatever mask you’re going to use during the season.

We won’t know exactly when and where these games are being played until a day or so ahead of time so pay attention.  You may get e-mails indicating that certain games are available and you’ll need to pick one and let your trainers know which one you will attend.