NBUA

Scrimmage for B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier
2024-02-10 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Redmond High School, 17272 NE 104th St, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Live Scrimmage for B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier
There is one live scrimmage at 2:00. There are 6 slots per game for umpires and 4 slots for trainers. Contact Mark Clough to be assigned an umpire slot and Bill Lewis for a Trainer slot.

Apprentice and C-Tier Training
2024-02-13 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-03-05 18:30 - 21:00
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Training for B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier
2024-02-15 18:30 - 21:00
An online Zoom session. The link should be provided by the Director of Training.
Topics to be discussed:
Game Management/Ejections,
Getting Help on Calls,
Plays at the Plate

Apprentice and C-Tier Scrimmage
2024-02-17 10:00 - 14:00
There will be a scrimmage game for 14u teams out at Sirus Sports Complex 1422 Bendigo Blvd N, North Bend, WA 98045. Trainees will be notified by Brian Tschumper. Show up at 10am game starts at 11am.
Training Support will be worked out through Bill Fitzgerald

Scrimmage for B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier
2024-02-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Meridian Park, 16759 Wallingford Ave N, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Live Scrimmage for B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier
There is one live scrimmage at 11:00. There are 6 slots per game for umpires and 4 slots for trainers. Contact Mark Clough to be assigned an umpire slot and Bill Lewis for a Trainer slot.

2024 High School Rules Training
2024-02-22 18:30 - 21:00

Apprentice and C-Tier Training
2024-02-24 11:00 - 19:00 | Eastlake High School, 400 228th Avenue Northeast, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
This will be live scrimmage training, we will be inserting Apprentice and C-Tier umpires into scrimmage games being conducted by various Seattle Select teams under the watchful eye of upper Tier umpires. Apprentice and C-Tier umpires are strongly encouraged to participate. Bring your gear and dress for the weather. Games will start at noon, 2PM and 4:30PM
Training Support from A-Tier and T-Tier please. Be there by 11am for the noon game.

NFHS Test Study Session
2024-02-29 18:30 - 21:00
You must pass the High School Baseball Test in order to be assigned games during the upcoming season. But have no fear, all possible questions will be discussed during this study session. All Tiers are invited to attend. Tournament, A-Tier, B-Tier, C-Tier and Apprentice.
This will be an online Zoom session. The link to the session will be sent out to all members prior to the meeting. If you have not received a link, please contact the Director of Training.

Scrimmages for B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier
2024-03-02 08:45 - 15:30 | Garfield High School, 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Live Scrimmages for B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier
There are two live scrimmages at 8:45am (Varsity) and 12:45pm (JV). There are 6 slots per game for umpires and 4 slots for trainers. Contact Mark Clough to be assigned an umpire slot and Bill Lewis for a Trainer slot.

Apprentice and C-Tier Training
2024-03-02 09:00 - 17:00
More scrimmage training for Apprentice and C-Tier umpires. You should know the drill by now.
Training Support from Mentors, A-Tier and T-Tier

2024 Business Meeting
2024-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Bellevue Christian School, 1701 98th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, United States
More information about time and place to follow.
Come to pick up your hats that you ordered from STT stitches. You’ll be introduced to our latest rookie class and get the latest on the upcoming season. This is a great time for the new apprentices and their mentors to meet up and get all squared away.
All Tiers are invited: Apprentice, C-Tier, B-Tier, A-Tier and Tournament or T-Tier

High School Certification Deadline
2024-03-04 23:30
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 please reach out to your mentor.

High School Season Starts
2024-03-09 09:00 - 17:00
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 won’t know until you get to the field. Have a great season!

3 Man Mechanics
2024-04-21 18:30 - 21:00
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 be given to A-Tier and T-Tier umpires for attendance. Lower Tier umpires are invited to watch the replay as the session will be recorded.

Call for Candidates
2024-07-15
This is your call for candidates for election to the NBUA Board of Directors.
This election cycle, five board positions are open for a 2-year opportunity to serve your fellow members.
The NBUA call for candidates and nomination period is now open.
The candidacy filing process will close at midnight on August 1, 2024.
Please email any NBUA Board of Directors to submit your name for this nomination.
Board members serve a two-year term, staggered so that half of the board is up for election annually. Again, five open board positions are in the 2024 election cycle.
This is your opportunity to participate in your NBUA’s operations and contribute to your fellow umpires.
We encourage anyone interested in participating to step forward and help lead and shape the Association. Nominations for the Board can be made by any member in good standing, for themself or another.

Nomination Period Closes
2024-08-01
The nomination Period for Candidates to the NBUA Board of Directors closes at midnight tonight.

Candidate Statements are due
2024-08-08
Candidates may prepare a statement that explains why they are interested in serving their fellows and may mention what issues interest them. Submit to any serving Board member.

Candidate Statements will be published
2024-08-15
The Candidate Statements will be published here on this website as a protected post. That means, they will show up on the right hand column of every webpage on the site and you will need the members password to view them.

Ask the Candidates opens
2024-08-19
All members are asked to submit questions to the candidates. The candidates will be asked to respond to any and all questions submitted. Questions can be submitted to any serving board member or via the contact form on this website. The questions will be submitted to the candidates anonymously.

Ask the Candidates closes
2024-08-22
The period for submitting questions to the candidates closes at midnight.

Q & A responses due from Candidates
2024-08-26
Responses to the questions submitted by the membership are due by midnight.

Candidate Responses will be published
2024-08-29
The Candidate responses to the member submitted questions will be published on this website. They will be published as a protected post which means they will be listed on the right hand column of every page of the website and you will need to use the member password to read them.

Voting Begins
2024-09-09
Electronic voting for the board candidates begins today. Each member in good standing will be issued a unique voter ID to use. You may vote for up to 5 candidates to fill the 5 vacant board positions.

NBUA Golf Tournament
2024-09-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Maplewood Country Club, 4050 SE Maple Valley Rd, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Golfing Umpires,
This is a shout out to get registered for the annual NBUA Golf Tournament.
Just reply to this email or send an email to peyton.nbua@gmail.com
If you are bringing a non-NBUA member, let me know the name, please.
Time: 12:00 First tee-off
Format: Scramble. At least two drives must be recorded for each team member
Green fee and shared cart = $80 (deducted from your Wisely account)
There will be trophies for longest drives (2) awards, closest to the pin (2), winning team = lowest score, with individual trophies.
The sooner you register with me guarantees your spot. Let me know who you would like to team up with if you have a preference.
Peyton

NBUA Banquet
2024-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Maplewood Country Club, 4050 SE Maple Valley Rd, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Social hour and bar open: 6:00 PM
Festivities start: 7:00. We will be streamlining the format somewhat.
To confirm your attendance, reply to this notice or email NBUAmemberserve@gmail.com
Please include your guest’s name if you’re inviting one. We will be having a raffle with prizes for our guests. The earlier you confirm your attendance the easier it is to plan.
Remember the official’s mantra concerning games: If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re early, you’re on time.
This is a great way to wrap up our season, congratulate our friends who earned promotions and also those who earned awards such as assignor’s award for umpire of the year for each tier, the George Eshleman umpire of the year and the Brian Gooch award for distinguished service.
We hope to see you there!
Thom Denholm
Member Services
For your NBUA Board of Directors

Voting Closes
2024-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | WIAA Headquarters, 435 Main Ave S, Renton, WA, 98057, United States
6:00 PM — Electronic Voting Period Closes
6:30 PM — Elections Results are presented and announced at the Annual General Membership Meeting of the Association’s membership (Both at the WIAA Office).

Apprentice Training
2025-01-23 18:30 - 21:00
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 to NBUA, …)
Apprentice Training 1st day
Basic List of NBUA Items Required
NBUA Uniform and Equipment
NBUA Umpire Terminology
Signaling the Basic 8
Apprentice / C Tier Expectations
WOA Umpire Mechanics (intro for apprentice)

Apprentice Training
2025-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
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 Zone
Practical Strike Zone
Head Height, Tracking, Strike Mechanic, Ball Call Mechanic
Signal to partner
Putting the ball in play
Calling Time!
In-Field Fly Rule signals, vocals (when to call an IFF)
Timing Plays
Check swings

NBUA General Meeting
2025-01-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Bellevue Christian School, 1701 98th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, United States
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 be made available to the Apprentices as well. All Tiers are encouraged to attend: T-Tier, A-Tier, B-Tier, C-Tier and Apprentice.
