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LEVEL 1 & 2 CLINC - SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2010 April 17, 2010 - 08:15 AM
The 2010 Level 1 and Level 2 Umpire Clinic will take place at Bishop Tonnos High School on Garner Rd in Ancaster on Saturday, April 17, 2010. The clinic is by pre-registration only, which you can do through the Umpire Clinic Registration Form tab to the left. Cost for the Level 1 clinic is $20.00 and the Level 2 clinic is $40.00. A sub and pop is available for an additional $5.00. Please come to the clinic prepared to do in class and on-field/gym work.
Sign-in will begin at 8:15 am. The clinic will begin at 9:00 am and will run until 4:00 pm. Attendance is mandatory for the entire day. If you do not think you can stay for the entire clinic, or are unsure if you will be able to attend, do not pre-register, as space is limited.
2010 Level 3 Umpires Exam - Now Posted
The 2010 Level 3 Umpires Exam is now posted, and will be posted until May 15, 2010. Umpires at level 2.3 or level 3 are eligible to write the exam.
To begin please visit www.baseballontario.com/umpires, and follow these instruction:
1. Register on our website to create your own umpire profile. The information you provide must match what is in our database. To view your record, visit this page on the website: http://www.baseballontario.com/Umpires/Club/Forms/UmpireInquiry.aspx?TopMenuID=10006&menuID=292
2. Upon completion of the registration, in your umpire profile you will see a spot that says "If you are eligible for the level 3 exam Click Here." Please be sure to read all the information provided.
3. On the next screen you will confirm your information, and choose "Online Payment" or "Pay By Cheque" at the bottom of the form. If you choose online payment, you will be redirected to PayPal. If you choose pay by cheque, you can send a cheque or money order in the amount of $45 to Baseball Ontario at the address below. You can also pay by Visa or Master Card over the phone by calling the office.
4. Once payment is received, you will receive an email with your exam code. When logged into the site, you can click on "View My Profile" in the horizontal navigation bar. In your umpire profile, go back to "If you are eligible for the level 3 exam Click Here." Then click "if you have an exam code, click here".
5. We recommend you print the exam and do it offline first, and then log back in and submit your answers.
6. You will see your grade immediately upon completing the exam. If you pass (76%), you will receive your Level 3 Umpire Card via email. If you are unsuccessful in your attempt at the exam, you can pay for and take the exam again, or you can opt to stay at level 2.3 for 2010. If you choose to stay at level 2.3, you can print off your umpire card in your umpire profile.
2009 AGM and 2010 HBUA Executive
The HBUA 2009 AGM was held on Wednesday October 28, 2009. It was nice to see a decent turnout and congratulations to all our award winners. A good time was had by all "umpiring" Game 1 of the World Series afterwards.
Your Executive for the 2010 season is:
Bill Tunney, President
Dave Cahill, Vice President
Mike Campanella, Secretary
Bill Tunney, Treasurer
Adam Kirilo, HBUA Director
Sean Elliott, HBUA Director
Bill Tunney, Assignor
Lightning
When Lightning Roars, go Indoors!
STATISTICS:
• In Canada, there are approximately 10 lightning fatalities annually.
• In Canada, approximately 100-150 people are injured by lightning
30-30 RULE
• If you can count less than 30 seconds between the lightning and the
thunder immediately seek shelter. Remain sheltered for 30 minutes after
the last thunder is heard. Each second represents approximately 300 metres Counting 30
seconds between the lightning strike and the thunder, indicates the storm
is less than 10 km away. There is an 80 percent chance the next strike will
happen within that 10 km.
SAFETY
- keep a safe distance from tall objects
- stay away from objects that conduct electricity
- avoid being the highest point in an open area
- If caught in a level field far from shelter, and you feel your hair stand on end, immediately kneel on the ground with your feet together placing your hands on your knees and bend forward
- If you are in a group in the open, spread out keeping people several metres apart
Remember, lightning time can be any time. Umpires should always exercise caution and safety.
The Science of Umpiring
Sports Science video on umpiring baseball.
