NBUA

Apprentice and C-Tier Training
2022-02-15 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

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 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 Training
2022-02-10 18:30 - 21:00
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)

B-Tier, A-Tier, T-Tier Training
2022-02-09 18:30 - 21:00
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
2022-02-08 18:30 - 21:00
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.

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.

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
2022-02-03 18:30 - 21:00
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

Apprentice and C-Tier Training
2022-02-01 18:30 - 21:00
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 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 Training
2022-01-27 18:30 - 21:00
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).

2022 General Meeting
2022-01-24 18:30 - 20:30
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

NBUA Open House
2022-01-19 19:00 - 21:00
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

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

Games - Apprentice, App2, C-Tier and B-Tier
2021-03-20 09:00 - 17:00
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.

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

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

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

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.

Field Mechanics - Apprentice, App2 and C-Tier
2021-03-13 09:30 - 12:00 | 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.

High School Test Study Session - All Tiers
2021-03-11 18:30 - 21:00
In this online class, we have a cooperative study session for the WOA High School rules test.
Please download the WOA Baseball Study Guide from the link below.
We will assign questions to individuals and, after some time to deduce an answer, will ask them to share their answer with the group. Once an answer is proposed, the group will have the chance to comment.
2021 WOA Baseball Study Guide
All tiers = Apprentice, App2, C-Tier, B-Tier, A-Tier and Tournament Tier

NBUA Annual Business Meeting
2021-03-08 19:00 - 20:30
An online version of our annual business meeting. Generally we talk about how the year is coming to be organized. We talk about the awards from the previous year and how they will be handed out for the coming year. There has usually been a sales meeting before the annual meeting where we can get used equipment and new hats (Don’t know how that’s going to be handled now that everything is virtual). Also, this is usually where apprentices are introduced to their mentors but that’s also something that will need to be done differently this year.
O brave new world that has such people in it!

Field Mechanics for Apprentice, App2 and C-Tier
2021-03-06 13:00 - 15:30 | Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
The afternoon session starts up where the morning session left off. Once again on the field of Eastside Catholic High School. Hope the weather is good!

Field Mechanics for Apprentice, App2 and C-Tier
2021-03-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Eastside Catholic High School, 232 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
Finally, an in person class! Can’t do this online. Meet on the ball field of Eastside Catholic High School. Dress warm and bring your mask if you have it. This will be an introduction to 2-Man mechanics.
Field Mechanics is the basic term we have for how we move and position ourselves on the field during the game. If we are lucky, we might have some actual ball players out there so we can get used to working around a field with real athletes.
A-Tier and Tournament Tier umpires are encouraged to attend to help out the instructors.

High School Rules with Tim Stevens - All Tiers
2021-03-04 18:30 - 21:00
This is our annual High School Rules sessions with Tim Stevens. For those that don’t know, Tim has served on the National Federation of High Schools rules committee and he is our inside person on all NFHS matters. Each year we must all pass a test to demonstrate our knowledge of the rules and each year the emphasis of this test are the changes in the rules outlined by Tim in his lecture.
Like all our classroom work, this lecture will be online this year via Teams. If you have any trouble attending please contact Peyton Coffin or Henry Von Juoanne.
All tiers = Apprentice, Ap2, C-tier, B-tier, A-tier, Tournament tier

Training Committee Meeting
2021-03-02 18:30 - 21:00
At the last minute, this session was changed to be a meeting of only the training committee.

Apprentice, App2 and C-Tier training
2021-02-27 09:30 - 12:00
This is an online training session with the following topics:
An introduction to the Arbiter application through which we receive our game assignments and into which we enter game reports and evaluations.
What the peer evaluation process looks like
Meet the Assignor (Leslie) and learn how games are assigned.

A-Tier, Tournament Tier Training
2021-02-25 18:30 - 21:00
Online class with the following topics:
this year’s Points of emphasis for High School ball, evaluation observations, rules

B-Tier training
2021-02-24 18:30 - 21:00
A session with rules emphasis for B-tier only
