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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One last Zoom training session where we learn about how to use Arbiter to get our game assignments and about the evaluation system. Also Plays at the plate and anything else that needs to be discussed. Bring your questions, this may be your last chance before someone puts you on the field.
Seattle area High School games are scheduled to start today weather and COVID permitting.
The High School playoff season is right around the corner and many of us need to brush up on our 3-man mechanics after doing 2-man all spring. This is designed for B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier umpires. It will be an online meeting via Zoom. Invitations for the meeting will be sent out to those umpires […]
Nominations for the NBUA Board of Directors is open. Contact Corky Trewin, Elections Director