How to Join
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 members are required to
complete 13 training sessions, which spans over a twelve week period, to
become an Associate Member. Membership dues for the Level 1A training
course is $75 and includes the first year membership dues, as well as
training materials to complete the course. Through further training and
game experience you can become a full member after your second year.
In 2010 we are proud to announce a second level of training (L1B) for
those who have successfully completed the first level and wish to come
back to complete their Associate 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 will be $60, which includes your membership dues as well as the 2
& 3 man Mechanics Guidebook by Referee Magazine.
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.
If you are an experienced
umpire and are interested in joining, you must pass a written exam and
positioning drills, which are conducted by our training staff to pass
through the training class. Application for that pass through must be
submitted to the Board of Directors before the first training class.
To
register, complete the online new
member application. Classes will fill up quick so do not wait until
the last minute.
Note: Fees should be made out to The WUA and
sent to the WUA Treasurer at W161 N10998 Meadow Dr. Germantown.
WI 53022
The 2010 training classes begin on Wednesday, January 27, and will be
conducted at Heritage Christian High School’s main gym, located at 1300
S. 109th St. West Allis, 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 6:30-9:00 PM concluding on April 14th.
Two additional training sessions will be conducted on a Saturday in
March 20th and 27th at New Berlin West High School.
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.
Members of the training staff are veteran umpires
who work high school Varsity, college and semi-pro levels and many have
been to professional umpires training schools. Even if you are an
experienced umpire and want to attend the training school to improve
your skills or just as refresher course, you are welcome.
We are
encouraging interested parties to enroll early by pre-registering so
that we may send you the study materials and course outline in advance.
There will be limited space and new trainees will not be allowed to
enter the class after the second week of training.
For more
information on the training classes contact Dan DeRemer by email at info@wisumpire.com or call
262-549-5764 .