Clinics and Training

 

Want to improve your ball skills or learn new ones? We can help.

 

SPBA and its leagues frequently offer skill development sessions and umpire clinics.

 

Check this page often for updated information or contact SPBA at (780) 539-9990 or spba@telusplanet.net for information on upcoming sessions or to book one.

 

 

 

 

Upcoming courses:

 

Interested in becoming a certified umpire this season?

Attend either of the Umpire Training sessions listed below and become a NSA certified. A written exam will be issued at the end of each session. See details below for more information on an umpire’s responsibilities.

 

To register or for more information, email gpumpires@gmail.com or call (780) 814-2237.

 

Session 1

What:              Umpire Training Clinic

Who:               Hosted by The Greater Peace Umpires

When:             Saturday May 1 & Sunday May 2

Time:               9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where:                        TBA

 

Session 2

What:              Umpire Training Clinic

Who:               Hosted by The Greater Peace Umpires

When:             Late May – Dates TBA

Time:               9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where:                        TBA

 

 

 

 

Learning more about Umpiring

 

 

How much are umpires paid?

The standard payment for a certified umpire is $23 per game. However this may vary for tournaments.

 

 

How can a team rent a certified umpire?

To book a carded umpire, please email gpumpires@gmail.com

 

 

What kind of uniform does a certified umpire wear?

The standard uniform can vary.

This is a generalized summary of what you can expect to see:

 

·         Official, clean white or red umpire shirt

·         Black slacks or shorts

·         Official black umpire's hat

·         Black shoes

·         Official black umpire's ball bag

·         Official wind jacket

·         Official spring/fall jacket

·         Official rain suit

·         White or black socks

 

What's the age requirement to be certified?

18 yrs old

 

 

What does being certified mean?

A certified umpire has taken the workshop, passed the exam and carries an official card identifying themselves as a certified umpire while at a game.

 

 

Where is it valid?

 Your umpire certification is valid nationally.

 

 

Where can you use it?

You can be a certified umpire at any sanctioned NSA Canada event as well as local tournaments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ready to play? We can help. Contact SPBA today.

Email spba@telusplanet.net