Baseball SA Umpire Academy

Baseball SA with the support of BUASA is offering Australia's Only Umpire Academy Program for Baseball

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What is the Academy?

The Umpire Academy is a unique program aimed at taking candidates from whatever level they are starting in baseball and over the next few years helping them develop to a standard where opportunities such as umpiring in The Australian Baseball League, WBSC International Tournaments and MiLB as a Professional Umpire could be possible

The Academy for this year is due to commence on the 25th of July 2022

What is involved?

Personal Umpire Training

You will learn and train with your academy group of no more than 6 participants along with your instructor on a weekly basis

World Class Resources

As part of the program, you will complete the Australian Sports Commission Basic and Advanced Officiating General Principals Course along with Baseball Australia's Community, Association and State Umpire Accrediations

Feedback

You will receive regular feedback from senior umpires and umpire instructors with an aim to helping you improve

Program Pathway

Overview

Candidates will work through the Academy Program over a 4-year term along with a Post Grad season for those who wish.

Year 1 - will focus on your initial Training and Growth
Year 2 - is establishing proficiency and being assessed
Year 3 - is fine-tuning towards becoming a professional umpire
Year 4 - is your introduction to professional umpiring
Year 5 (Post Grad) - becoming an umpire instructor and USA Umpiring School opportunity

The Commitment

Training
Weekly 1 hr meeting both in-person and online with your Academy group. (20 weeks)3 x 2hr rules study sessions with existing Baseball SA Umpires
3 x 2hr cage sessions1 Weekend Seminar
In Season UmpiringAcademy Candidates will be required in their 1st year to umpire at least 1 game per week.Academy Candidates will generally only umpire with members of their own Academy Program or Baseball SA Umpire Instructors.

Year 1

What to expect as an umpire
Preparation and Mindset
Life Balance
Stress Management and Motivation
Focus and Concentration
Basic Officiating General Principals
Community Umpire Accreditation Program
Advanced Officiating General Principals
Comprehensive Rules Program
The Two Umpire System
Umpiring Mechanics - Movement and Responsibilities
Umpiring Mechanics - Presentation and Presence
Umpiring Mechanics - Advanced Positioning
Calling Balls and Strikes
Judgement and Timing
People and Situation Management
Practice Games
Baseball SA Competition at Division 3 and Under 17 Level
Association Umpire Accreditation Program

Candidates Recieve

Academy Polo Shirt
All Manuals and Materials
A grant from Baseball SA to assist in covering costs*
Accreditation Fees waived for the first 3 years
Match Payments at Association Level from the first game.

*Candidates who do not complete at least the first year will be required to pay the full cost of uniform and equipment and will not be eligible for the Baseball SA Grant.

Academy Application