Field Mechanics - Apprentice, App2 and C-Tier
2021-03-13 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
Field Mechanics Training. Because the northshore facility has been closed, there won’t be any cage training up there this year. As a result, we will be coming up with some sort of plate training at both sessions of the field mechanics sessions today. Bring your plate gear.
(B-Tier used to be included in this session but, due to COVOD protocols, they have been removed to reduce crowding)
A-Tier and Tournament Tier are encouraged to help out.

Field Mechanics - Apprentice, App2 and C-Tier
2021-03-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
This was going to be the cage training but the northshore facility is closed for the pandemic. Instead, we will be working on some sort of plate mechanics training as part of the field mechanics training at both sessions today. Bring your full plate gear for this. If you don’t have plate gear, talk to your mentor about borrowing something.
(B-Tier umpires used to be included in this but they have been removed due to COVID protocols to reduce crowding)
Once again we ask the A-Tier and Tournament Tier umpires to volunteer to help the instructors.

Deadline for High School Certification
2021-03-14 23:30 | WA
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.

March Board of Directors' Meeting
2021-03-15 18:30 - 21:00 | WA

Apprentice, App2, C-Tier and B-Tier training
2021-03-16 18:30 - 21:00 | WA
This is an online training session expect to be sent an invitation to the Teams meeting.
Review of 2 man mechanics

Games - Apprentice, App2, C-Tier and B-Tier
2021-03-20 09:00 - 17:00 | WA
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 the stands and watch how it’s supposed to be done. You should be able to get in on the pre and post game meetings to some extent as well. E-mails will be sent out to let folks know what games will be available. Park rules have to be taken into consideration as some parks won’t allow spectators.

3 Man Mechanics - B-Tier, A-Tier and Tournament Tier
2021-04-20 18:30 - 21:00 | WA
We will be teaching the 3 man system to the upper tier umpires. This is an online class via Teams

NBUA Open House
2022-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
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.
The meeting will be held via ZOOM. To get the meeting invitation, you should fill out our recruiting form at https://nbua.net/about/join-nbua/ or call our recruiting chair Brian Rooney at 425-941-0112

2022 General Meeting
2022-01-24 18:30 - 20:30 | WA
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 of the state of the Association from your Board members and committee chairmen.
This meeting usually marks a chance to see our friends and reconnect and the start of our season but, because of circumstances, the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, the application we will be using for many meetings and training. A link to logon to the meeting will be sent to you soon.
It is not necessary to install the Zoom application. Your device will open a web browser when you click on the meeting link and, after entering your name so we can track attendance, you can simply click “join”. However, you will have better access to some of the tools if you install the Zoom application via this link for Android devices: https://zoom.us/support/download?os=android or this link for Mac devices: https://zoom.us/support/download?os=mac
If you’re new to Zoom and/or want to learn useful tips, they are available here: https://learning.zoom.us/pages/27/home
The good news is you don’t have to watch any of the instructional videos or, essentially, do anything other than clicking on the invitation link, but it helps to be somewhat familiar with navigating in Zoom. Go ahead and open Zoom and invite a couple of fellow umpires in for a rules discussion or connect with a cross-country relative or friend for a video chat!
We’re looking forward to seeing you at our 2022 General Meeting!
For your NBUA Board of Directors,
Peyton
206 280 8633

Apprentice Training
2022-01-27 18:30 - 21:00 | WA
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 works in the NBUA and other basic questions will be answered This meeting will be held over Zoom and the invitation to the meeting will be handed out to all new umpires (if you do not have an invitation yet feel free to contact any of the board members listed under the Contacts section of this website).

Apprentice Training
2022-01-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
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 the upstairs of the building closest to the football field.

Apprentice and C-Tier Training
2022-02-01 18:30 - 21:00 | WA
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.

Apprentice and C-Tier Training
2022-02-03 18:30 - 21:00 | WA
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

Umpire Camp
2022-02-05 08:30 - 16:30 | Funko Field, 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
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 Work: Michael Goebel, Ben Bayer
Terry Granillo

9:25am – 9:45am
Plays at the Plate: Tyler Wall, Brian Hertzog
Gary Coy

10:00-10:35am

Stephen Keating

4 groups, 35 min sessions
Justin Quade

10:35-11:10am

Plays @ Plate > LF Bullpen >
AM Bullpen Instructors:

Plate [w/ RF Bullpen support] > Bases
Michael Goebel

11:10-11:45am

Ben Bayer

Plays at the Plate group
Rich Lemieux

11:45am-12:20pm

will begin rotation @ 30 min
Mike Opprecht

Plays at the Plate Instructors:

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Everett Stadium Conference Center
Tyler Wall

Mike Muchlinski – A year in review
Erik Nilson

1:30-3:45pm

PM Field Instructors:

Tim Stevens: HS Rules
Everett Community
Jacob Metz

College Scrimmage
Michael Goebel

* Philosophies
(estimating 4 groups
Mike Opprecht

* New HS Rules
of 4 umpires)
Stephen Keating

* HS Designated Hitter

Justin Quade

* Fed vs OBR Rule Differences

PM Bullpen Instructors:

Terry Granillo

3:55 – 4:20pm
Wrap up – Everett Stadium Conference Center
Ben Bayer

Rich Lemieux

BOLD = instructor stays at initial assignment
Gary Coy

Apprentice and C-Tier Training
2022-02-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
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 session will be Obstruction/Interference, Appeals, How to use Arbiter for Scheduling games, How to Use Arbiter Pay and Wisely to receive pay for School games.

Apprentice and C-Tier Training
2022-02-08 18:30 - 21:00 | WA
Another online class using Zoom. If you aren’t receiving invitations to the meetings and you want them, please contact Brian Rooney through the “Join NBUA” form found on the site home page.
Proposed Subjects for this lecture will be: MLB pitching rules, High School Rule Differences, keys to success in umpiring baseball, how to work with your partner, how to work with players, Catcher Report.

B-Tier, A-Tier, T-Tier Training
2022-02-09 18:30 - 21:00 | WA
A virtual training program using Zoom. You should receive an invitation to the meeting via e-mail but, if you have been missed, please contact any board member. The topics for this session have been listed as follows:
NASO video – Interference/Obstruction/ Force-Play-Slide Rule
Review questions for the High School DH
Game Management and Field Presence
Cage Training Support

Apprentice and C-Tier Training
2022-02-10 18:30 - 21:00 | WA
Another online class using Zoom.
Proposed subject matter will include:
“We’ve all been there” by Tim Stevens
Obstruction/Interference (with videos and discussion)
Game Management Techniques
Non-High School Games (how to manage Summer ball)
High School Tools (how to use warnings, benchings, etc)
Handling / Working with Coaches (griping and chirping and more)
Ejections (the “E” word)

Apprentice and C-Tier Plate Training
2022-02-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
Plate Training session for Apprentice and C-Tier Umpires. A-Tier and T-Tier umpires are encouraged to come and help out as this will satisfy their training requirements. We will need 25 instructors if possible.
A last minute change has us coming out to the field at Eastside Catholic NOT to the cages at Woodinville. We intend to conduct plate training in the morning using “soft toss” . As a result, full plate gear is NOT required but bring your mask if you have one. You are free to wear the full plate outfit if you think it will help you get the feel better, of course.

Apprentice and C-Tier Field Mechanics
2022-02-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
Meet on the baseball field for this one. Dress for the weather. You might want to bring your mask and perhaps an indicator to help you practice, otherwise, no gear is necessary. Be prepared to run.
A-Tier and T-Tier umpires are encouraged to participate as trainers.

Apprentice and C-Tier Training
2022-02-15 18:30 - 21:00 | WA
Another Online class using Zoom. Subjects to be covered include:
How to Use Arbiter for game scheduling
How to use Arbiter Pay and Wisely to get paid
When to get help / When to give help
Balks (everybody’s favorite)
In case you haven’t noticed, these classes are being recorded and the links to those recordings are being Posted on the Training Schedule page a day or two afterward. Feel free to use these recordings to brush up on anything that you didn’t get the first time through. Or use the links to training sessions you did not attend live to see what you’ve missed. No training credit is given for missed sessions but the information is still relevant.

B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier Training
2022-02-16 18:30 - 21:00 | WA
This is an online class for upper tier umpires using Zoom. The proposed subjects for this class are:
Hybrid Stance
Tier Expectations
Game Management

Apprentice and C-Tier Scrimmage Training
2022-02-18 - 2022-02-19 | WA
A number of teams will be participating in practice or scrimmage games over a couple of days. The idea will be to assign a number of Apprentice and C-Tier umpires to work these games and several A-Tier or T-Tier umpires to watch and coach them. Be prepared to work both positions as we will be switching off between innings.
Call Bill Fitzgerald (425-802-1218) for assignments. Call early before all the slots are filled

B-Tier Scrimmage Training
2022-02-19 | WA
Several upper level teams will be holding practice or scrimmage games and we want to assign B-Tier umpires to these games. They will be observed by A-Tier and T-Tier umpires who will help to coach them through the games. For assignment to specific games, please call Brian Sweet (206-931-8392). Call early before all the slots are filled.

NFHS Rules with Tim Stevens
2022-02-24 18:30 - 21:00 | WA
This is our yearly class with National Federation of High School (NFHS) rules expert, Tim Stevens. This year, it will likely be another Zoom meeting. But, at least, we will get to hear what he has to say about the latest rule changes and the subtle interpretations. Come for the rules, stay for the Old Testament references.
This is for All Tiers: Apprentice, C-Tier, B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier

Scrimmage Training
2022-02-25 - 2022-02-26 | WA
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

Deadline for MSA
2022-03-01 | WA
All members who wish to be assigned games in the upcoming season, must have signed the Members Service Agreement by the end of the day. To reach the MSA, click on “Members”, then click on “Members Service Agreement”. Read the agreement and then click on the link at the bottom of the page. Another form will be displayed asking for your e-mail address, first and last names. Submit that form and you are done. Easy Peasy.

NFHS Test Review
2022-03-03 18:30 - 21:00 | WA
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 get the most out of the training.

Make sure you have your NFHS 2022 Rules Book and the NFHS 2022 Case Book.
If you do not have access to the NFHS 2022 Rules Book and Case Book, Click Here
Recommend you download the 2022 WOA Baseball Study Guide, Click Here

In recent years, we typically split into 10 groups for 20-30 minutes and each group discussed and answered the 5 questions allocated to their group. Then we re-grouped and listened to a representative from each group answer their 5 questions.
This year, we will adopt a similar format as best we can considering the virtual environment,

We will split into 8 groups (depending on the first letter of your last name as specified in the table below).
Each group is allocated a page of the 9-page study guide (starting with page 2).
We will allocate 20 minutes for each member to study and answer the questions on their assigned page.
Then we will re-group and proceed through each question. We will read the question, then query the members for an answer. Please only offer an answer for the page you’ve been assigned. This maximizes the number of members who can respond and contribute.
When we are reviewing your assigned page and you wish to respond, please “raise your hand” and wait to be acknowledged or type answer in chat.

Note that we will keep a running log of the answers visible throughout the session.
This virtual environment provides plenty of challenges for this type of training. We hope the plan we’ve set-up lends itself to an informative and enjoyable session with good participation. Thanks for your support.

Training Plan:

6:30-6:40pm
Introduction and description of the training (H. VonJouanne and G. Campbell)

6:40-7:00pm
Individual Rules Review – each umpire will study and answer questions depending on the first letter of their last name.

Page 1: Concussion Protocol and Pitch Count (answered by anyone in the group)
Page 2-9: NFHS Rules Questions – split into 8 groups to answer the questions.
· If your last name starts with T, U, V, W, X, Y, or Z answer the questions on Page 2.
· If your last name starts with Q, R, or S answer the questions on Page 3.
· If your last name starts with N, O, or P answer the questions on Page 4.
· If your last name starts with K, L or M answer the questions on Page 5.
· If your last name starts with H, I, or J answer the questions on Page 6.
· If your last name starts with E, F, or G answer the questions on Page 7.
· If your last name starts with C or D answer the questions on Page 8.
· If your last name starts with A or B answer the questions on Pg 9.

7:00-9:00pm
Rules review as a group.
· Page 1: (Concussion and Pitch Count) answered by anyone in the group.
· Page 2: answered by last names starting with T, U, V, W, X, Y, or Z
· Page 3: answered by last names starting with Q, R, or S
· Page 4: answered by last names starting with N, O, or P
· Page 5: answered by last names starting with K, L, or M
· Page 6: answered by last names starting with H, I, or J
· Page 7: answered by last names starting with E, F, or G
· Page 8: answered by last names starting with C or D
· Page 9: answered by last names starting with A or B

NOTE: We will keep a running log of the answers visible throughout the session.
NOTE: When we are reviewing your assigned page and you wish to respond, please raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged or type answer in chat.

Scrimmage Training
2022-03-05 09:00 - 16:00 | WA
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 encouraged to participate as trainers

Annual Business Meeting
2022-03-08 18:30 - 20:30 | WA
During this meeting we will lay out the current status of the NBUA. We will hand out awards to those umpires that worked a century of games in 2021 and introduce our new apprentices that have survived the grueling training regiment we have subjected them to. New policies are explained and questions are answered.
This is for All Tiers: Apprentice, C-Tier, B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier
