Welcome to the NBUA 2014 New Umpire Orientation

Welcome to the NBUA
2014 New Umpire Orientation
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Introductions - NBUA Board
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President………….... Hank Margeson
Vice President........… Scott Guhlke
Secretary…………… Fritz Timm
Treasurer…………... Mark Clough
Training ……………. Brian Rock
Evaluations……….… Chris Claflin
Member Services ….. Jay Neff
Recruiting ………….. Fritz Timm
Bylaws ……………… Dave Warner
At Large …………… Rich Johnson
Assigning Secretary... Leslie Fitzpatrick
Committee Members
New Member Introductions
Other NBUA Members
Not Exactly who NBUA is, but we all
need a place to start.
What do I get from
umpiring with NBUA?
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Access to The Best Baseball in
Washington
The Best Training in the Northwest
Baseball from March - October
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In 2013, we had 29 New Umpires
They had 990 games,
They averaged 34 games each
1 Apprentice did 70 games
NBUA Assigned 6,000 games
1 in 6 games involved an Apprentice
NBUA Peer Evaluation Support
Mentorship Program
A Great Bunch of Umpires/Friends
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Pony - CYO - Colt
Babe Ruth - Sandy Koufax
Senior Little League
Mickey Mantle
Junior American Legion
Palomino - NABF - PS Seniors
American Legion
Connie Mack
Middle School
High School Varsity
High School JV
PSSBL
Redmond Adult League
Community College
Pacific International League
How much can I make umpiring with
NBUA?
Game fees vary*
•Sandy Koufax……………
•Mickey Mantle …………
•Junior High One Man ….
•High School JV………….
•Redmond Adult………….
•PSSBL……………………
•CYO………………………
•Colt………………………
$47
$52
$62
$57
$58
$70
$46
$47
Game Fees are available end of year or
as monthly draws starting in June.
*Subject to Change.
2014 Fees
What’s it gonna cost me
to umpire for NBUA?
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Membership Dues $50
Training Fee* $50
Uniform & Equipment $200 $500
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Assessment Fees** 8% - 12%
Travel Expense
Self Employment Tax
Start-up $200 - $500
*Training fee refunded after 25 games worked for NBUA
**Withholding fees vary depending upon number of games
worked, training hours attended, and veteran status
Where can I buy my uniform and
equipment?
HATS!
www.stt-sports.com
www.honigs.com
www.gerrydavis.com
www.craigslist.com
www.umpstore.com
www.ebay.com
www.ump-attire.com
And don’t forget about donated
equipment from current
members who, each year,
provide gently used equipment
for our new umpire class.
NBUA Uniform Regulations
Standard Uniform:
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Black with white trim (piping) Jersey
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Undershirt shall be black
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Black fitted cap with NBUA logo
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Black ball bags
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Helmets shall be black
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Black pullover jacket with white trim
Optional Jersey Colors:
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Cream (black trim)
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Delta Blue (black collar & cuffs)
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Navy
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Powder Blue
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Red
*Crews must match
How do I get my assignments?
During 2014, the NBUA will use Arbitersports.com, which allows each official to
block or partially block calendar days. Availability for a typical month will look as
follows for me;
The resulting schedule would look something like this;
Erik Nilson – Apprentice
Training Coordinator
2014 Training *
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6 Hours Classroom Umpire
Mechanics
9 Hours On-field Mechanics
2-1/2 Hours Cagework
8 Hours Classroom Rules
MLB Rulebook (OBR)
NFHS Rulebook
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7 Hours Classroom Game
Management
2 Hours General NBUA
3 Hours Varsity Jamboree
Observation Game
37-1/2 Total Hours of Training
*Subject to change
2014 Training Schedule *
1. Thursday, Jan 16th
6:30-8:30 PM @ OCC E-116
2. Wednesday Jan 22nd
7 PM-9 PM @ OCC E-116
3. Saturday Jan 25th
9 AM - Noon @ Shoreline Conf Cntr
1 PM – 4 PM @ Meridian Field
4. Thursday Jan 30th
6:30-8:30 PM @ OCC Student Ministries
5. Monday Feb 3rd
6:30-8:30 PM @ OCC Student Ministries
6. Thursday Feb 6th
6:30-8:30 PM @ OCC Student Ministries
7. Saturday Feb 8th
9 AM- Noon @ Field TBD
*Subject to change
8. Thursday Feb 13th
6:30-8:30 PM @ OCC Student Ministries
9. Saturday Feb 15th
1:30-4:00PM @ Northshore Sports
10. Thursday Feb 20th
6:30-8:30 PM @ OCC Student Ministries
11. Saturday Feb 22nd
9AM-Noon @ OCC Lobby North
1:30 – 4:30 PM Meridian Fields
12. Wednesday Feb 26
6:30-8:30 PM @ OCC Room 3
13. Saturday Mar 1 Kentridge HS Commons
7:30 – 9:00 AM Vendor Day
9:00 – 11:00 AM NBUA Business Mtg
11:00 – Noon Last Class Training
14. Saturday Mar 8th Scrimage Games TBD
*Subject to change
Is this you?
Erik will fix that!
Expectations of a
1st Year NBUA Umpire
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Professional Appearance
Mechanics
Communications
Rules Knowledge
(NFHS/OBR)
Positive Attitude
Represent NBUA
Decorum
Work 30+ games