Umpire Development Clinic

Introductions

Who We Are Austin Baseball Umpires Association, Inc. (ABUA) Austin Chapter of TASO-Baseball

Umpire Development Course Attributes of a Good Umpire Course Overview

What Will Be Covered SESSION 1 (Today) (8am - 6pm) ABUA and TASO Policies and Procedures UIL/TAPPS/SPC Policies and Procedures Dues, Fees, Paperwork Game Assignments, Game Payments Uniforms and Equipment Umpiring Responsibilities SESSION 2 (8am – 6pm) Basic Rules & Interpretations (NFHS) Game Management SESSION 3 (8am – 6pm) Umpire Mechanics On-Field Drills (location TBA) SESSION 4 (8am – 6pm) Working the Plate Cage Work Equipment needed SESSIONS 5 & 6 Scrimmages (Time/Location TBA)

Policies and Procedures TASO Ethics Policy Conflict of Interest Policy Solicitation of Games Policy ABUA Uniform Policy By Laws Stated Policies

PAPERWORK ABUA TASO Application Independent Contractor Form IRS W-9 New Member information form TASO Application Independent Contractor Form IRS W-9

POLICIES & PROCEDURES TASO – Code of Ethical Conduct TASO – Solicitation Policy TASO – Conflict of Interest Policy ABUA – By Laws ABUA – Uniform Policy ABUA – Stated Policies

Dues ABUA TASO 5% of game fees $30 minimum January New Member ($25) Returning Member ($50 Reinstatement Fee) July 1st - Annual Dues ($60) (effective 2013)

Games Worked High School College Summer Ball (UIL/TAPPS/SPC/Home School) College Generally assigned by TCUA, but we will work if requested Summer Ball Generally, 13 & up Men’s League (MSBL/MABL) Select Leagues Youth Leagues Pony/Colt, Little League, etc.

GAME ASSIGNMENTS Independent Contractor Assigning Secretaries Jim Grimm (primary) Ken Williams (assistant)

GAME ASSIGNMENTS Assignments are through ARBITER Maintain your availability in ARBITER WATCH YOUR EMAILS for daily notices and needs!! KEEP YOUR AVAILABILITY CURRENT

PAYMENT FOR GAMES WORKED High School Paid by schools Everything else Collected and paid by ABUA Checks sent each month 5% deducted for dues

UNIFORMS

UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT Fitted cap Shirts Pants (Gray) Shorts (Summer only) Undergarments Belt Shoes Socks Jacket/Winter gear Mask Chest Protector Shin Guards Groin Protection Ball Bag(s) Indicator Brush Other

COMMUNICATION Arbiter Email Phone ABUA website Login when you get the “invitation” email Print the “OFFICIALS” report Login periodically to check announcements, especially if we have inclement weather Email Check it often for updates, cancellations, changes, etc. Phone ABUA website Notices of upcoming events

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION ARBITER Phone numbers/email/addresses for officials ABUA Website Maps to all ball fields Training presentations and documents Rules and Interpretations Association documents MEMBERS ONLY SECTION Links to vendors, associations, etc.

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