Level 0 – Orientation to Umpiring Course

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the basics of umpiring a game of baseball. This course will introduce you to the responsibilities, skills and rules of baseball umpiring. Instruction will be by ABF Instructors to the standards required by the Australian Baseball Federation. There is no assessment, however there will be some practical instruction during which participants will be introduced to umpiring techniques.

Registration and full details can be found at this link http://members.nswbua.org/page-1572693

For more information regarding this course, or umpiring in general you can contact our Umpire Co-Ordinator at umpire@rangersbaseball.com.au

Course Details

This course will introduce you to the responsibilities, skills and rules of baseball umpiring. Instruction will be by ABF Instructors to the standards required by the Australian Baseball Federation. There is no assessment, however there will be some practical instruction during which participants will be introduced to umpiring techniques.

This course is the minimum level of training our umpires should have to officiate at our games. At completion of the course participants will be registered with the Level O qualification.

Players and parents are encouraged to attend this course. Players 12 yrs and older are encouraged to attend.

VENUE:
ELS Hall – New Sports Centre and Diamond
Kent Road
North Ryde, NSW

DATES:
Sunday 11th October 2015
8.40 am Registration for a 9.00 am start.

COST:
$30.00 per person

REQUIREMENTS:
No special equipment required. Participants will be involved in some light physical activity. Please wear comfortable clothing which will allow for some running, bending etc.

REGISTRATION and PAYMENT:
All attendees must register individually. If you are from Ryde Hornsby Baseball League or one of the clubs, please select the Ryde Hornsby registration type. A special arrangement has been made for your payment. If you are not from Ryde Hornsby, please select the “Outside” registration option.

Click the “Register” button to register. Where payment is required, you will require either a Paypal Account or Credit Card to complete registration.

If you have to return to complete registration or payment, please ignore the warning about duplicate registration. The same email address may be used for multiple registrations.

Registrations will close 2 days prior to the course.

Please be advised, No refunds will be allowed.

A copy of the official Australian Baseball Rules may be (depending on numbers) available on the day for $15, payable in exact cash only. It can also be viewed and downloaded from the ABF website via this Link .