Whatcom County Umpires Association Information For New Umpires

Whatcom County Umpires Association Information For New Umpires WCUA

Have You Got What It Takes? WELCOME Short Video

WCUA Who are we? We provide softball umpires in Whatcom County for § § § § § High School Fastpitch Middle School Fastpitch Women’s slow pitch softball Men’s slow pitch softball Coed slow pitch Softball HS/JO Summer Fastpitch Men’s Fastpitch Tournaments Special Olympics

WCUA Why Become an Umpire? § § § Flexible hours “Good” pay Love of the game Training Camaraderie

WCUA What sort of training can I expect to receive? § § Field mechanics Base mechanics Rule Books, case books, umpire manual Mentor Program

WCUA What expenses will I incur? § § WCUA dues WIAA (HS only) ASA –organization fee Uniform & Gear/New v Used

WCUA Uniform Requirements § § § Black shoes Black socks (FP) /white socks (SP) Heather Gray Base/Plate pants (FP/SP) Shorts (slow pitch only) Powder Blue Shirt Black belt Navy Blue Cap Indicator Ball bag Plate brush Jacket/sweater Fast Pitch (FP) And Slow Pitch (SP)

WCUA Umpire Gear Needed for Fast Pitch § § § Mask Chest protector Shin guards Steel toe shoes Personal protection New or Used gear

WCUA How much can I expect to make? § Depends on the type of ball and the leagues that you umpire § New umpires will usually recoup their investment after 6+ games § Look at the Big Picture: Why Umpire? § Range of earnings of umpires varies § Umpires are Independent contractors filing taxes/taking deductions

WCUA Steps to take to becoming a WCUA softball umpire § § § § Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Attend a WCUA meeting Get into shape for umpiring Attend the training clinics Pass the tests Get your uniform and necessary gear Register with WCUA. . Benefits Officiate your first game as an umpire

WCUA From Left Field Questions/Answers § § § § Review What is the WCUA? How do you become a WCUA umpire? Do I need softball experience? Can I set my own schedule? What is the training like? What costs will I incur? How much can I expect to make? Your questions are welcomed

WCUA Thank You for Your Interest Have You Got What It Takes? Contact: Steve Hoffman – 360 -303 -0265