1. Umpire Development Clinic

2. Introductions

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

4. Umpire Development Course
Attributes of a Good Umpire
Course Overview

5. 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)

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

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

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

9. 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)

10. 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.

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

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

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

14. UNIFORMS

15. 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

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

18. WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
ARBITER
Phone numbers/ /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.

19. QUESTIONS??