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 a virtual open house for potential recruits to learn more about the NBUA and what it has to offer new and returning baseball umpires. It doesn't matter if you have 100s of games under your mask or have never walked on a baseball field before. The NBUA wants to talk with you. […]
Fellow Members of NBUA, As we move into 2022 with expectations of success and fun on the diamond, we look forward to the chance to umpire baseball with our brethren umpires and friends. On Monday, January 24th at 6:30 PM, your Northwest Baseball Umpires Association will hold its 2022 Annual General Meeting. You will be appraised […]
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 […]