NBUA umpires that wish to be assigned games during the upcoming High School season are required to be Certified by the WIAA and WOA by end of today.  That means completing the NFHS tests and all the Certification steps outlined in the WOA Hub Portal reached via Arbiter. If you're having any trouble with this […]

The High School Season in King County is scheduled to start today.  These will often be in the form of a round-robin jamboree with three teams assigned to a field and each combination of teams will play a three inning game.  Or they may just be a normal 7 inning game between two teams.  You […]

This will be an online Zoom session.  The link and passcode should be sent out to the membership via e-mail but, if not, contact the Director of Training. This is a session designed especially for those umpires who will be working the High School playoffs but it is opened to all and training credit will […]

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 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 […]