This is for Apprentice, C-Tier and B-Tier umpires. We are working with various teams who are having practice games to allow us to send umpires of the appropriate levels to those games. You will need to request an assignment. As before A-Tier and T-Tier umpires are encouraged to participate as trainers
This is for All Tiers: Apprentice, C-Tier, B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier NBUA Umpires - The NBUA training schedule usually devotes one session to a review of the High School Rules test study guide. This year is no different; however, this year we will execute the training in a virtual environment. This will require some preparation, so we all […]
This is for Apprentice, C-Tier and B-Tier umpires. We will assign appropriate level umpires to work practice games. They will be overseen by upper tier umpires. Assignments will be sent out via e-mail. If you want to be assigned to a specific game, please contact your training coordinator. As before A-Tier and T-Tier umpires are […]
One last Zoom training session where we learn about how to use Arbiter to get our game assignments and about the evaluation system. Also Plays at the plate and anything else that needs to be discussed. Bring your questions, this may be your last chance before someone puts you on the field.
The High School playoff season is right around the corner and many of us need to brush up on our 3-man mechanics after doing 2-man all spring. This is designed for B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier umpires. It will be an online meeting via Zoom. Invitations for the meeting will be sent out to those umpires […]
Welcome to NBUA training! This class is for new members of the NBUA. It will be held on-line only for those who have been invited. To receive your invitation, contact any board member (under the contacts section of this website) or, especially our director of training Brian Sweet at 206-931-8392. At this first meeting, you […]
This will be the first in-person class for the new 2023 class of apprentice umpires for the NBUA. It will be held at Eastside Catholic High School. There will be signs posted to help you find the classroom but, it should be in the upstairs of the building located closest to the football field unless […]
This is the yearly General Meeting for the NBUA. All Tiers are requested to attend. The new rookie class will be introduced, the new policies for the coming year will be explained. The various board members will each give a talk about their functions in the coming year including the training schedule and expectations for […]
This will be another online training session but, this time, the new Apprentices will be joined by the C-Tier umpires. The link to the session should have been sent via e-mail but, if you missed it, call any Board member (see contacts on this website). If you have any technical difficulties logging into the meeting, […]
Another Zoom session for the Apprentices and C-Tier