NBUA

Apprentice / C-Tier Field Mechanics
2023-02-04 12:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
This afternoon session will be an introduction to Field Mechanics (the physical actions of umpiring). It will be conducted on the baseball field NOT in the classroom. You need to dress appropriately as it may be cold and/or wet. If you have a face mask, it would be a good idea to bring it to the field with you so you can practice with it but it is not required at this point.

Apprentice / C-Tier Training
2023-02-07 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-02-16 18:30 - 21:00
Another on-line Zoom training session

B-Tier Training
2023-02-08 18:30 - 21:00
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A-Tier / T-Tier Training
2023-02-08 18:30 - 21:00

Apprentice / C-Tier Training
2023-02-09 18:30 - 21:00
Another on-line Zoom meeting

Apprentice / C-Tier Cage Training
2023-02-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
Cage Training is the part of Field Mechanics that trains plate umpires for their job calling balls, strikes and everything else. It will be conducted in the batting cages at the field so dress appropriately. You should have your plate gear with you, if possible. If you don’t have it yet, talk to your instructors to see how it might be provided with you. With luck, we’ll have some pitching machines that will allow you to see pitches at speed. Other wise, we will do a “soft toss” session.

Apprentice / C-Tier Field Mechanics
2023-02-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
More work on the baseball field

B-Tier / A-Tier / T-Tier Training
2023-02-15 18:30 - 21:00
Another on-line Zoom meeting for B-Tier, A-Tier and Tournament Tier umpires only.
Subjects to be covered: How to teach basic mechanics to the lower tiers (we don’t want to know how you do it, we want to teach the manual), Interference/Obstruction, Force Play Slide Rule (FPSR), NFHS/OBR DH Rules, NFHS quiz and, of course, more Game Management skills.

Field Mechanics all Tiers
2023-02-18 09:00 - 16:00
There will be scrimmage games for most levels. To get into one of these games call Mark Clough or the lead trainer for the group. You will be put into a practice game with advanced umpires monitoring your mechanics. After an inning or two, you will switch out and get feedback from the trainers. Please bring all necessary equipment for both plate and base work.
Apprentice/C-Tiers: Scrimmages @ Shorecrest HS 10am and 12 Noon – Lead Trainer: Bill Fitzgerald

B-Tier: Scrimmages @ Interlake HS 11am & 1pm – Lead Trainer: Chris Castro

A/B-Tier Scrimmage @ Eaglestaff MS (Seattle) 4pm & 6pm – Lead Trainer Bill Lewis/Chris Castro

High School Rules
2023-02-23 18:30 - 21:00
This is our yearly High School Rules Training session with Tim Stevens. Tim has been on the NFHS Rules Committee in the past and he is one of (if not the most) experienced umpires in the organization. It’s always a treat to hear from Tim. Come one come all.
This is for all Tiers: Apprentice, C-Tier, B-Tier, A-Tier and Tournament or T-Tier

Apprentice / C-Tier Field Mechanics
2023-02-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
This will be a field mechanics session with emphasis on the issues that we identified during our scrimmage games last weekend. Footwork in the B & C positions, pre pitch preparation, taking plays at the plate, calling balks. Weather report says sunny and cold. Dress appropriately.

NFHS Test Study Session
2023-02-28 18:30 - 21:00
This will be an on-line Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting should come in your e-mail. If you don’t get one, please contact any board member.
Every NBUA umpire must be certified to work High School games (even if you don’t work HS games, the certification applies to our insurance application). Part of this is taking and passing the NFHS Test each year. Unfortunately, whoever wrote the test had a cruel and twisted mind so many of the questions involve a reading of the rule book which is convoluted to say the least. This session will give everyone a chance to review the past questions used on the test to help them better understand what is expected. Generally a fun time for all.
All Tiers are invited: Apprentice, C-Tier, B-Tier, A-Tier and Tournament or T-Tier

NFHS Test Deadline
2023-03-02
Umpires that wish to be assigned games at the beginning of the high school season must have finished their WOA requirements by midnight tonight. This includes registering with the WOA, taking the NFHS test and finishing the clinics.
All of these tasks are accomplished on the Arbiter website via the WOA Hub.

Apprentice / C-Tier Scrimmages
2023-03-04 09:00 - 18:00
The High School season in Seattle starts on the 12th. Before that time, various teams will be holding practice scrimmages. These will be at various fields and times scattered all over King County so the exact times and locations will be known only a day or so before the event.
The Apprentices and C-Tier umpires will be divided into small groups and will be sent out to these scrimmage games where they will meet up with A-Tier and T-Tier umpires who will try to guide them through their first game experiences.
No one wins or loses these games. No pressure. They only want someone calling balls and strikes just to keep the game moving. You will need to bring your gear

2023 Business Meeting
2023-03-06 19:00 - 20:30
This is the annual Business Meeting. Time and place still TBD. There will be more presentations from the Board and recognition from last year. Apprentices are matched with mentors, if they haven’t been before
All Tiers are invited: Apprentice, C-Tier, B-Tier, A-Tier and Tournament or T-Tier

Apprentice / C-Tier Training
2023-03-07 08:00 - 17:00
One final get on-line together before the season begins. One more chance to get your minimum training hours.
The agenda for this session is as follows:
Arbiter session (how you get games assigned and deal with the High School payment system)
Evaluations (this is how promotions to higher tiers are managed)
Plays at the Plate (talking about the wedge)
A final open session to ask any questions that you may still have

High School Season Starts
2023-03-10
The Seattle area High School Baseball Season starts today. Most of the games today will be scrimmage games. Sometimes these are in a round robin format with three teams on a field each team playing a 3 inning scrimmage with the other two teams. A great time for the rookies to get in their first plate.
Make sure you have signed the MSA and have taken the NFHS test and clinics so you are eligible to work a game today. Generally, these are a lot of fun for everyone involved.

3-Man Mechanics Training
2023-04-30 18:00 - 20:30
This is a refresher before the High School Playoffs begin aimed at B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier (Tournament Tier) umpires.
This will be an on-line Zoom meeting. Brian Sweet (our humble director of training) will send out an e-mail about a week before the meeting to all those eligible.

Call for Candidates
2023-07-25 - 2023-08-01
Nominations are opened for candidates for the NBUA Board of directors. Self nominations only please, please e-mail your nomination to any of the current BOD. Nominations close on August 1st.

Candidate Statements are due
2023-08-07
All Candidates for the Board of Directors will have an opportunity to make a statement about their candidacy. These statements are due today along with a picture to publish.

Candidates Statements will be published
2023-08-14
The Candidate Statements will be published on this website.

Ask the Candidates
2023-08-18 - 2023-08-21
The general NBUA membership is asked to submit questions to the BOD candidates. The period for these submission opens on the 18th and closes on the 21st. E-mail your questions to any current BOD member.

Q & A Responses are Due
2023-08-25
Candidates are asked to submit their responses to the questions from the membership no later than today. Submit by e-mail to any current Board member.

Q & A Responses to be published
2023-08-28
The Candidate Responses to the questions submitted by the membership will be published on this website today.

Voting Opens
2023-09-11 08:00 - 2023-09-18 18:00
Electronic voting for the Board of Directors will open at 8:00AM on 9/11 and close promptly at 6:00PM on 9/18. Each member will be issued a distinction voting ID and given a link to the voting website. Watch your e-mail for these.

NBUA Golf Tournament and Banquet
2023-09-16 12:00 - 21:00 | Maplewood Country Club, 4050 SE Maple Valley Rd, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Umpires,
We’re getting closer to Banquet and Golf Tournament day: Saturday, September 16th. Planning is progressing for a fun evening, one that our significant others always find enjoyable. They get to meet your partners, all cleaned up! We also have raffle prizes for the ladies and they can take home the lovely centerpieces produced by Jody Clough, who has supported you all for many years. Thanks, Jody!
The banquet date is on your Arbiter schedule, but accepting there does not let me guarantee you’ll have a spot at the table, so please confirm by responding to this email for Banquet and Golf. Now. Click “Reply”.
The Maplewood banquet room and bar opens at 6:00, and after brief introductory remarks at 7:00, we’ll enjoy dinner, including fresh filet of salmon with lobster cream sauce and hickory smoked chicken breasts with North Carolina BBQ sauce.
With the inevitable last-minute signees we have to guarantee there’ll be enough food.
Send an e-mail to: nbuamemberserve@gmail.com to confirm your attendance at the banquet and tournament!
Call or email with any questions,
Peyton

2023 General Meeting
2023-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 | WIAA Headquarters, 435 Main Ave S, Renton, WA, 98057, United States
The only business to be conducted will be the announcement of the elected Board members and an invitation and opportunity to provide feedback to them.

Introductory Meeting
2024-01-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-01-24 19:00 - 20:30
A meeting will be held to introduce prospective new umpires to the NBUA and to outline our training program, our fee schedule, the expectations for the new apprentice umpires and to explain the outlook for the coming season. We welcome all comers 18 years and older.
Attendees must be invited to the meeting. To receive an invitation please fill out the form found at https://nbua.net/about/join-nbua/
