North Central Massachusetts Baseball Umpire Association

Upcoming Schedule

Next up for the NCMBUA

2022 Jr. Umpire Virtual Classroom & Mechanics Clinic

The NCMBUA are looking to recruit interested individuals between the ages of 13-18 to umpire local minor league youth baseball games. Games are played on weeknights and weekends. We need junior umpires to help their local community an hopefully become the next generation of umpires. Accept only the games that work for your schedule. Junior umpires are paid $30-$35 per game. The cost of the virtual training and clinic is just $30 per umpire. If interested or have any questions please email ncmbua@gmail.com

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Virtual Classroom: Wednesday 4/13/2022 6-7:30pm

Field Mechanics Clinic: 4/16/2022 Westminster Cal Ripken Field. 

New Candidate Umpire Training Class

The NCMBUA is currently looking for new umpire candidates for the 2022 training class. The 2nd session is just about completed and the NCMBUA will be looking for interested candidates to start a 3rd session. The training consists of virtual classes, mechanics clinics and a state certified exam. Session 3 is scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays. Session 3 will begin Monday 4/25/2022 and run for 10 total classes  2 hours each from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and a mechanics clinic.  The cost for the class is $125. If interested please contact Bob Cutting (Trainer NCMBUA) at ncmbua@gmail.com or by messaging via this site. Please submit your interest no later than Friday 4/22/2022.

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Class #01: 04/25 6:30-8:30pm - Intro, Pre-Test & Baseball Myths.

Class #02: 04/27 6:30-8:30pm - NFHS Chapters 1 & 2.

Class #03: 05/02 6:30-8:30pm - NFHS Chapter 3

Class #04: 05/04 6:30-8:30pm - NFHS Chapter 4

Class #05: 05/09 6:30-8:30pm - NFHS Chapter 5

Class #06: 05/11 6:30-8:30pm - NFHS Chapter 6

Class #07: 05/16 6:30-8:30pm - NFHS Chapter 7

Class #08: 05/18 6:30-8:30pm - NFHS Chapter 8

Class #09: 05/23 6:30-8:30pm - NFHS Chapter 9, 10 & Speed-Up

Class #10: 05/25 6:30-8:30pm - Review followed by State Exam

Mechanics: TBD

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Upon completion of the class new umpires will be certified to umpire all amateur levels of baseball from MIAA high school varsity and sub-varsity, including AAU down to Little League and Cal Ripken as well as summer leagues such as Sr. Ruth, Legion and Stan Musial men's leagues. 

2021 NCMBUA Member Meeting Schedule

Tentative

Meeting #1: Tuesday 3/23/2021

Meeting #2: Tuesday 3/30/2021

Meeting #3: Tuesday 4/06/2021

Meeting #4: Tuesday 4/13/2021

Meeting #5: Tuesday 4/20/2021 (Mandatory Interpreter's Meeting)

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The meetings will be held virtually from 7-8pm.

Mechanics Clinic (1): Saturday 4/24/2021

Mechanics Clinic (2): Sunday 4/25/2021

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During these meeting the primary focus will be on a refresher of the NFHS rules which the MIAA and Baseball Committee adopted for the 2020 season as well as safety measures required to umpire this season such as COVID-19 Mechanics and protocols. 

About Us

Based in the Northern Worcester County area, ncmbua.org is a member assocation of the MBUA and facilitates the education, training, assessment, and scheduling of officials. By doing so, we proudly promote fair play, competition, and the increased enjoyment of athletics by players, fans, and participants alike.