How to Join
HOW TO JOIN
General Course Information
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Wisconsin Umpires Association? No experience is necessary to join. Our association’s primary goal is to train new umpires as well as assist in the further development of experienced umpires.
New umpire candidates must complete our Level 1 training course. This course is 11 sessions over 11 weeks. Completing this allows new umpires to become an Associate Member. Fees the Level 1 training course are $175.00. This includes the first-year membership dues and the training materials necessary to complete the course.
Through further training and game experience you can become a Full Member after your second year. A Level 2 training course is offered to experienced umpires or those that completed the Level 1 training course. This course is 6 sessions over 6 weeks. It has a focus on the 2-man umpiring system. You get more plate work and classroom time on complex rules, conflicts on the field and handling situations. The fee for this course is $95.00. It includes your membership dues as well as the "2 & 3-man Mechanics Guidebook" by Referee Magazine.
BEN MAY - MLB umpire will again be joining our training staff this year to share his expertise and experience. Ben has graciously agreed to work with all trainees until he goes to spring training.
If you are an experienced umpire and are interested in joining the WUA, you must pass a written exam and positioning drills, which are conducted by our training staff in order to pass through the basic training program. You may then enroll in the 6 week course to advance to Regular Member status. Application for that pass through must be submitted to the Board of Directors before the first training class. a member of the board.
Whether you’re interested in training to become a baseball or a fast-pitch softball umpire, the basic training program is designed to work with both sports. Graduates of the 11-week course are prepared to umpire at any of the youth levels or even as high as Junior Varsity, depending on your ability and level of experience. Many of our members have progressed to the High School Varsity level by their third year, depending upon their individual skills.
Classes will fill up quickly so do not wait until the last minute. There will be limited space and new trainees will not be allowed to enter the class after the second week of training!
Training Classes for 2023
The 2023 training classes begin on Wednesday, January 4th, and will be conducted at WHITNALL MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 5025 S. 116th St., Greenfield, WI . Check-in for registered students will start at 6:00-6:30 PM, followed by a informational session. Further classes will be conducted every Wednesday from 6:00-9:00 PM for 11 weeks.One additional training session will be conducted on a Saturday in March at New Berlin West High School. TBA
Each training class will consist of classroom sessions to discuss rules, drills in the gym and mechanics for positioning on the field. Attendance is required and homework will be assigned at each session. Please wear tennis shoes with non-skid soles as well as loose comfortable clothing to workout in. You will be required to have your umpiring gear (Face Mask, Chest Protector, shin guards and cup) by the 4th week of the class in order to participate.
For more information on the training classes contact David Furru--Director of Training by email at dfurru00@yahoo.com or call 414-380-8551.