This will be our first training session out on an actual field. We call this "Field Mechanics", which are the physical aspects of umpiring. We will be meeting after lunch on the baseball field at Eastside Catholic High School. Dress for the weather, bring your mask if you have one, wear shoes appropriate for running […]
All Tiers are welcomed at the 2026 NBUA General Meeting. The new Board of Directors will be introduced along with a new proposal for changing the way future boards will […]
This will be another virtual Zoom Meeting. Details will be sent out by e-mail. If you don't get the details before the meeting, contact Brian Sweet. The Training sessions from this point forward will include both Apprentices and C-Tier umpires. Session contents include: Pre-Game/Post-Game Runner's Lane MLB Rules: Runner Rules What is a Trouble Ball? […]
A virtual training session on Zoom. Details will be e-mailed beforehand. C+Tier are umpires that have completed 3 or more years on the C-Tier. Subjects to be covered include: Obstruction/Interference Malicious contact Ejections/Game management
Another virtual training session using Zoom: Session contents include: Baseball rules - 8.00 the pitcher MLB Rules (non-runner, pitcher, batter) MLB Rules: Batter Rules Base Awards WOA Umpire Mechanics
This will be a classroom session at Eastside Catholic HS. Sessions contents include: Obstruction/Interference
This will be a morning of Field Mechanics Drills on the field at Eastside Catholic. Dress for the weather.
Meet on the baseball field after lunch. Dress for the weather. Bring your gear if you have it, or just your mask if that's all you have. Field Mechanics drills
More scrimmage games to get you ready for the regular season.
Scrimmages will be arrange at a time and place TBD.