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Butler County
The prospective sports official/umpire will receive a minimum of 25 hours of instruction on the playing rules and mechanics (where to stand, signals and where to look) of the sport. Class sessions will be dedicated to the relationship of the OHSAA and officials, how to deal with emotionally charged situations, how to get games, where to purchase uniforms and equipment, where to find a local officials/umpires association and all related information to provide each prospective official/umpire with an opportunity for success. The goal of each instructor is to provide every student with enough knowledge and proficiency to be successful at the entry level in sports officiating.
What is expected of you:
It is expected that each student be proficient in reading and writing. Officials may have to run and be engaged in strenuous physical activity, therefore you should be ambulatory and have the necessary level of physical fitness required for that sport. You are expected to attend every class. You will be required to pay an instructional fee. At the conclusion of classes and prior to your first game assignment you will be expected to purchase your own equipment and uniform. You will be required to be proficient in mechanics. You will also be required to receive at least 75% on two written, final exams: one on rules and one on mechanics.
Concussion Training
Prior to completing the class and receiving your permit you are required by the OHSAA to complete additional concussion training.
The prospective sports official/umpire will receive a minimum of 25 hours of instruction on the playing rules and mechanics (where to stand, signals and where to look) of the sport. Class sessions will be dedicated to the relationship of the OHSAA and officials, how to deal with emotionally charged situations, how to get games, where to purchase uniforms and equipment, where to find a local officials/umpires association and all related information to provide each prospective official/umpire with an opportunity for success. The goal of each instructor is to provide every student with enough knowledge and proficiency to be successful at the entry level in sports officiating.
What is expected of you:
It is expected that each student be proficient in reading and writing. Officials may have to run and be engaged in strenuous physical activity, therefore you should be ambulatory and have the necessary level of physical fitness required for that sport. You are expected to attend every class. You will be required to pay an instructional fee. At the conclusion of classes and prior to your first game assignment you will be expected to purchase your own equipment and uniform. You will be required to be proficient in mechanics. You will also be required to receive at least 75% on two written, final exams: one on rules and one on mechanics.
Concussion Training
Prior to completing the class and receiving your permit you are required by the OHSAA to complete additional concussion training.
Clermont County
BASEBALL
Clark County
Champaign County
Darke County
Hamilton County
BASEBALL
Logan County
Madison County
Miami County
BASEBALL
All classes will be held at Miami East Elem/Jr Hi. Classes will go from 6-9 p.m. or 5-9 p.m. on Sunday evenings. Half of the class will be spent in the gym each week. Please make sure you wear or bring shoes to wear in the gym. As part of the class, you will be required to attend the WCOUA Umpire Clinic in February/March. The clinic is free for members of this class. There will also be several scrimmages that will be added in March (Date, time, and Location TBA). Attendance of 80% of the classes/scrimmages is mandatory in order for the tests to be released. It is the student's responsibility to get with the instructor to make-up class time that has been missed. Your completion of this course will also include your membership into the West Central Ohio Umpires Association for the 2021 year. The West Central Ohio Umpires Association will also provide a mentor for each student in the class.
Class size is limited to 15 students in order to meet COVID protocols. This class will also follow all COVID protocols. Masks will need to be worn at all times. All classroom materials will be sanitized periodically throughout each class session.
If you have further questions, please contact Steve Kirby @
bknights40@live.com or 937-654-6551
Montgomery County
Warren County
Franklin County
Class will consist of weekly Zoom meetings as well as additional outside of class course requirements via RefPrep. Students will be required to complete all RefPrep courses outside of class, this will be tracked via the instructor and weekly discussions will be used to discuss questions and situations.
Cost for RefPrep online course, first year's membership dues into the Central Ohio Baseball Umpires Association (COBUA), as well as fee for attending umpire clinic in March is all included in course fee ($140).
The following will also be discussed during class: how to get games, where to purchase uniforms and equipment, where to find a local officials/umpires association and all related information to provide each prospective official/umpire with an opportunity for success. The goal of each instructor is to provide every student with enough knowledge and proficiency to be successful at the entry level in baseball umpiring.
The prospective sports official/umpire will receive a minimum of 25 hours of instruction on the playing rules and mechanics (where to stand, signals and where to look) of the sport. Class sessions will be dedicated to the relationship of the OHSAA and officials, how to deal with emotionally charged situations, how to get games, where to purchase uniforms and equipment, where to find a local officials/umpires association and all related information to provide each prospective official/umpire with an opportunity for success. The goal of each instructor is to provide every student with enough knowledge and proficiency to be successful at the entry level in sports officiating.
What is expected of you:
It is expected that each student be proficient in reading and writing. Officials may have to run and be engaged in strenuous physical activity, therefore you should be ambulatory and have the necessary level of physical fitness required for that sport. You are expected to attend every class. You will be required to pay an instructional fee. At the conclusion of classes and prior to your first game assignment you will be expected to purchase your own equipment and uniform. You will be required to be proficient in mechanics. You will also be required to receive at least 75% on two written, final exams: one on rules and one on mechanics.
Concussion Training
Prior to completing the class and receiving your permit you are required by the OHSAA to complete additional concussion training.
Areawide Courses
Marion County
Baseball - Marion Umpires Course
Class will consist of weekly online meetings as well as additional outside of class course requirements via RefPrep. Students will be required to complete all RefPrep courses outside of class, this will be tracked via the instructor and weekly discussions will be used to discuss questions and situations. *Dates of the online meetings are subject to change.*
Students will be given the opportunity to participate in preseason scrimmages (weather permitting). Also, an in-person clinic will be held to go over and practice mechanics for the plate and bases.
Fees for the course cover the students' OHSAA License and course materials including RefPrep access.
What you can expect:
The prospective sports official/umpire will receive a minimum of 25 hours of instruction on the playing rules and mechanics (where to stand, signals and where to look) of the sport. Class sessions will be dedicated to the relationship of the OHSAA and officials, how to deal with emotionally charged situations, how to get games, where to purchase uniforms and equipment, where to find a local officials/umpires association and all related information to provide each prospective official/umpire with an opportunity for success. The goal of each instructor is to provide every student with enough knowledge and proficiency to be successful at the entry level in sports officiating.
What is expected of you:
It is expected that each student be proficient in reading and writing. Officials may have to run and be engaged in strenuous physical activity, therefore you should be ambulatory and have the necessary level of physical fitness required for that sport. You are expected to attend every class. You will be required to pay an instructional fee. At the conclusion of classes and prior to your first game assignment you will be expected to purchase your own equipment and uniform. You will be required to be proficient in mechanics. You will also be required to receive at least 75% on two written, final exams: one on rules and one on mechanics.
Concussion Training
Prior to completing the class and receiving your permit you are required by the OHSAA to complete additional concussion training.
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