You must have completed your high school rules test and clinics and be certified for work with the WOA by this date to be considered for game assignments on the first week of the season.

This is an online training session expect to be sent an invitation to the Teams meeting. Review of 2 man mechanics

We are trying to get it set up so that there will be games to observe.  The idea is that the lower tier umpires will have a chance to observe actual games being worked by upper tier umpires.  In the best case, you will pair with your mentors and go to a game, sit in […]

We will be teaching the 3 man system to the upper tier umpires.  This is an online class via Teams

This will be the first of many training sessions offered for Apprentice umpires in the NBUA for 2022.  This session will provide you with an Introduction to the NBUA and to baseball umpiring in general.  We will discuss how the training schedule works, how you acquire uniforms and protective equipment, how the ranking (tier) system […]

This second training session for new Apprentice umpires will be held in person (COVID permitting).  It is strongly suggested that you be fully vaccinated and to wear a proper and effective mask to this meeting.  Attendees can expect to receive their NBUA notebooks at this session. The classroom for these meetings is generally located in […]

In this training session the Apprentice umpires will be joined by the existing C-Tier umpires who will be with them through the rest of their training.  This is another online session.  Anyone who does not have the invitation to this session should contact any board member via the contacts section of this website.

Another online training session for Apprentices and C-Tier umpires. Currently the planned subjects are  Rules for the Pitcher 8.00; MLB rules for non-runner, pitcher, batter; MLB Rules for the Batter; Base Awards

This will be an umpire Camp for upper level umpires B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier.  More details will be coming shortly from Henry Von Jouanne so watch your e-mail if you have signed up. 8:30am - 8:45am Introduction: Brian Hertzog AM Field Instructors: 8:45am - 9:05am 2-umpire Mechanics: Bill Lewis Jacob Metz 9:05am - 9:25am Plate […]

The morning session will be in the classroom from 9 to 11, then a break for lunch.  Starting at noon we will have an introduction to field mechanics which will be held outside (weather permitting).  Be prepared to run and dress for the weather.  If you have a mask, bring it. Subjects for the classroom […]