| Baseball Umpires Wanted Northwest Baseball Umpires Association is looking for new members. Our training takes place each February. Please contact the recruiting director below in January for all the details. With the NBUA you will have the opportunity to umpire all kinds of baseball from Sandy Koufax to high school, college and adult ball. As an NBUA member you will be an independent contractor and can work as much or a little as you like. You provide your availability to our assignor and she provides you with a schedule that matches your needs. Pay is on a per game basis. Association dues are $50 and you will need to purchase your own uniform and equipment.This can be done through umpire gear suppliers (see the links button at left) or through the NBUA ugear! used gear consignment page. Please read the section on uniform regulations. You will need the black uniform minimum. You will also need the official NBUA cap. Hats come in navy or black, 8- or 6-stitch. You can order the cap from:
Click here for the new umpire uniform/gear checklist. NBUA provides 35 hours of training for new umpires each year. Our staff consists of current and former professional umpires, and umpires who have been to professional umpire school, as well as umpires who have learned through their experience with the NBUA. We plan on giving you the best training we can, so you can feel comfortable when you walk onto the field the first time, and every time thereafter. We cover rules, mechanics, and situations, including work on the field and in the batting cage. NBUA also provides: •
Mentor program If interested, contact either Recruiting Director below. Please provide your name, email address, contact phone, mailing address and any previous umpiring experience. Marc Forsythe |