Training Schedule

Metropolitan Baseball Umpires Association

Proudly Serving the Best Interest of Baseball Since 1920

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 1:45pm

Training Schedule for MBUA Sponsored NFHS Training

MBUA Training Classes for new and returning umpires:

Classes will begin Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 7:00 PM (unless noted otherwise) and will be held every Tuesday evening through March 1, 2012 at St. John the Baptist's, Lyons Center room #3, 12319 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
New officials are welcome and must attend the classes in order to be assigned to public high school baseball in Maryland.
Training is provided in National Federation High School baseball rules, field mechanics as well as a weekend practical field clinic.
Veteran officials are always welcome to attend these sessions.

Unless otherwise noted, all classes will be held at St. John the Baptist, Lyons Center room #3
Please arrive early so class can start on time.
Classes generally last 2 to 2.5 hours.
If Montgomery County Public Schools are closed on class days, there will be no training class that evening.
Contact Jay O'Hare for questions or more information - (301) 595-5337 H or (202) 306-7480 C

Tue, Jan 10th, 2012 7:00pm

Introduction to MBUA and the MBUA School
Rule Books, Rule Differences, Rule Changes
Rule 2 - Playing terms and definitions
Rule 3 - Substituting, Coaching, Bench and Field Conduct, Charged Conferences

Tue, Jan 17th, 2012 7:00pm

MBUA Official Uniform
Umpire's Equipment and How to Use it
Rule 4 - Starting and Ending the Game
Rule 5 - Dead Ball, Suspension of Play

Tue, Jan 24th, 2012 7:00pm

Assigning Commissioner - Game Assignment Process
Game Cancellation Procedures
Umpire Positioning & Responsibilities
Rule 6 - Pitching

Tue, Jan 31st, 2012 7:00pm

Portions of this class are active student participation, so please bring a pair of sneakers and casual clothes so you can participate in the mechanics exercises.

Treasurer - Getting Paid & Income Taxes
Pre-game Conference - How to do it
Voice, Mechanics, Timing and Signals
Rule 7 - Batting

Thurs, Feb 9th, 2012 7:00pm, High Point High school

Maryland State Rules Interpreter
MPSSAA Registration
Introduction of New Members
Equipment and Uniform Night - Sale of Items

Mon, Feb 13th, 2012 7:00pm

Screenings for New and Associate Members
Trouble on the Field - Arguments
Rule 8 - Baserunning

Tue, Feb 21st, 2012 7:00pm

Preparation Before the Game
What to do Between Innings and After the Game
The Weather - Thunder & Lightening Policy
Rule 9 - Scoring, Record Keeping
Rule 10 - Umpiring
Rule 1 - Players, Field, Equipment

Tue, March 6, 2012 7:00pm

Preparation Before the Game
Rules and Mechanics

Tue, March 13, 2012 7:00pm

Preparation Before the Game
Rules and Mechanics

Other Important Dates:

Sunday, March 11, 2012 1:00pm The Heights School Gym 10700 River RD Potomac, MD

Mandatory MBUA Umpires Clinic
Federation NFHS Test

Tues, Mar 1st: First day of practice for Public Schools

Mon, Mar 21st: Opening Day for Public Schools Baseball Season.

MBUA Officials

Al Battista - Assignor and CEO

(301) 919-9007

Jay O'Hare - MBUA Rules Interpreter

(301) 595-5337 H
(202) 306-7480 C