This is another outdoor session at the ball field but we will be using the batting cages so we can get right into the details of working the plate and calling balls and strikes, check swings, foul tips, time, hit-by-pitch, putting the ball in play and all the other things that happen to the batter […]

This is another online training session using Zoom. Session contents include: Arbiter Arbiter Pay / Wisely When to get help / when to give help Balks Force Play Slide Rule  […]

Another virtual training session via Zoom Subjects covered will include: Mechanics: plays at the plate, double play coverage, unusual/close plays 1-man mechanics Expectations for B to A and expectations of […]

Trainees will be assigned to work scrimmage games (practice games played before the start of the regular season).  The location and time of these games will not be known until […]

Field Mechanics Training at ESC

Scrimmage games for training purposes will be arranged at a time and place TBD

More scrimmage games.  Possiblly at Meridian Park.  Stay tuned.

This is our yearly Zoom training session with Tim Stevens to learn the differences/changes/points of emphasis in the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) rules for 2026.  All tiers; Apprentice, […]

More scrimmage games.  Talk to your trainers to get signed up.  Locations to be determined. We need A-Tier and T-Tier umpires to participate as trainers, please contact Bill Fitzgerald to confirm.

This is our annual study session for the High School Rules Test that we all must pass in order to be assigned games.  All Tiers are invited to attend; Apprentice, […]