HOW TO JOIN
General Course Information
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Wisconsin Umpires
Association? No experience is necessary to join. Our association’s
primary goal is to train new umpires as well as assist in the further
development of experienced umpires.
New umpire candidates are required to
complete our basic training course, which includes 14 sessions over a 13 week period to
become an Associate Member. Membership dues for this basic training
course are $75, which includes the first year membership dues, as well as
training materials necessary to complete the course. Through further training and
game experience you can become a full member after your second year.
A second level of training, is offered to experienced umpires or for
those who have successfully completed the basic training course and wish to come
back to complete their Regular membership requirements. This 6 session
course will concentrate on the 2 man umpiring system as well as
additional plate work and classroom studies dealing with complicated
rules, conflicts on the field and handling situations. The fee for this
course is $60, which includes your membership dues as well as the "2
& 3 man Mechanics Guidebook" by Referee Magazine.
If you are an experienced
umpire and are interested in joining the WUA, you must pass a written exam and
positioning drills, which are conducted by our training staff in order to pass
through the basic training program. You may then enroll in the 6 week course to advance to Regular Member status. Application for that pass through must be
submitted to the Board of Directors before the first training class. For further information please contact Dan DeRemer at 262-549-5764 or email me at
hmsdande@wi.rr.com .
Whether you’re interested in training to become a baseball or a
fast-pitch softball umpire, the basic training program is designed to
work with both sports. Graduates of the 13-week course are prepared to
umpire at any of the youth levels or even as high as Junior Varsity,
depending on your ability and level of experience. Many of our members
have progressed to the High School Varsity level by their third year,
depending upon their individual skills.
Registration Information
Please register on our website by clicking this link. This will take you to an online registration page to complete your information. We will then activate your account and you may see further information about our association. Watch for further information on the training class for 2012.
Training Course Registration
To register for the course, complete either the New Member Application or Second Year Training application and submit your appropriate training fee. Classes will fill up quickly so do not wait until
the last minute. There will be limited space and new trainees will not be allowed to
enter the class after the second week of training.
Note: Fees should be made out to The WUA and
sent to:
Bob Moore 3269 E. Carollton Dr. Oak Creek, WI 53154
The 2012 training classes begin on Wednesday, January 25th, and will be
conducted at WHITNALL MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 5025 S. 116th St., Greenfield, WI . Registration will be from 6:00-6:30 PM,
followed by a 2 ½ hour training session. Further classes will be
conducted every Wednesday from 6:00-9:00 PM concluding on April 4th. One additional training session will be conducted on a Saturday in
March at New Berlin West High School. TBA
Each
training class will consist of classroom sessions to discuss rules,
drills in the gym and mechanics for positioning on the field. Attendance
is required and homework will be assigned at each session. Please wear
tennis shoes with non-skid soles as well as loose comfortable clothing
to workout in. You will be required to have your umpiring gear (Face Mask, Chest Protector, shin guards and cup) by the 4th week of the class in order to participate.
For more
information on the training classes contact Dan DeRemer by email at info@wisumpire.com or call
262-549-5764 .