This is an online class for new NBUA (apprentice) umpires. It will be held over Zoom. Please contact Brian Sweet (The Director of Training) for the information necessary to log into the meeting. To contact any board member please refer to the contacts section of this website. Subjects to be covered: Director of Training (Welcome […]
This will be the second session and first in person meetup for the new Apprentice class of NBUA umpires. It will be held in a classroom in a building near the football field. For directions, please contact Brian Sweet (The Director of Training). Subjects Covered: Plate Basics (Jim Evan’s PPT) Slot basics with mechanics Strike […]
This will be a general meeting of all members of the NBUA. It will introduce the new Board of Director members and will be a great time for the membership to learn about the new training schedule that will be followed over the next month. Surplus/donated gear will be accepted at the meeting and may […]
This will be another online training session via Zoom. The returning C-Tier umpires will join with the new Apprentice class from this point going forward. Subjects Covered: Pre-Game/Post-Game MLB Rules: Runner Rules What is a Trouble Ball WOA Umpire Mechanics
This is an online class that will be held on Zoom. It is intended for upper tier umpires but any members of the NBUA are welcomed. Please see Brian Sweet for details for the login to this session. Subjects proposed for discussion: Obstruction/Interference Malicious contact Ejections/Game management
This will be another online Zoom class. Subjects to be covered include: Baseball rules - 8.00 the pitcher MLB Rules (non-runner, pitcher, batter) MLB Rules: Batter Rules Base Awards WOA Umpire Mechanics
This is the first day of scrimmages. Upper tier umpires will be given opportunities to work with real time play as teams practice for the upcoming season. They can also satisfy some training requirements by assisting with the field mechanics training for the Apprentice and C-Tier umpires. Times for practice games won't be known much […]
This will be a class held in person in-doors. Subjects to be covered include: Obstruction/Interference
For the Apprentices, this will be an introduction to Field Mechanics (i.e. the physical acts of umpiring) We will be meeting on the baseball field and there might even be a lunch provided before we start (talk to Brian). Dress appropriately. Weather conditions could be pretty bad but we'll likely be out there no matter […]
More scrimmages available for upper Tier umpires.