Feb 02, 2023 | Brad McLeod | 215 views
Umpire 2023 Level 1 & Level 2 Certification Process
The Baseball Ontario Umpires Committee is pleased to announce an exciting new certification process that will be coming in 2023 for Level 1 and 2 umpires, combining both virtual and in-person training.
Here is a link to Baseball Ontario to go over the requirements for all umpires to certify or re-certify for the 2023 season.
Baseball Ontario to Certify for Umpire 2023 season.
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Local Association and Affiliate UICs
Baseball Ontario Umpires Committee
January 31st, 2023
2023 Level 1 and 2 Certification Process
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The Baseball Ontario Umpires Committee is pleased to announce an exciting new certification process that will be coming in 2023 for Level 1 and 2 umpires, combining both virtual and in-person training.
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Level 1 & 2 Certification process
Level 1 and 2 umpire registration will open in mid-February.There will be up to 3 components to certification:
- Complete a virtual Umpire Learning Course.
- Attend an in-person, locally hosted Developing Umpire Camp.
- *If 18 or older,complete Baseball Ontario volunteer screening requirements as outlined on the Baseball Ontario website and in the ONDeck app.
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Specific details and registration links will be sent to local associations by mid-February.
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Umpire Camp hosting applications will be available shortly onplayoba.ca
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Please take a look at the Local Host Responsibilities to understand what is required for local Umpire Camps
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What is the Umpire Learning Course?
All Level 1 and 2 umpires will complete a virtual Umpire Learning Course that:
- Will contain a series of interactive, independent learning modules
- Is designed to be self-directed and self-paced, taking approximately 2 hours in total to complete
- Covers rules, mechanics, and positioning considerations for umpires
- Is designed for each umpire's specific level
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What is the Developing Umpire Camp?
All Level 1 and 2 umpires will also attend a Baseball Ontario Umpire Camp that will be:
- 4 hours in length
- Held in a gym or indoor field facility
- Hosted by local associations
- Fun and active, with an emphasis on game situations and umpiring fundamentals
- Attended by both Level 1 and 2 umpires in a combined setting
- Run by two Baseball Ontario Clinicians, ensuring that content is still differentiated by level where needed
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Why the Change
We are committed to providing greater practical training to our developing umpires.Having Level 1 and 2 umpires attend 4-hour Developing Umpire Camps together will:
- Provide more date options for umpires to attend their in-person requirement
- Allow feedback from two different clinicians during the event
- Ensure sufficient numbers of participants to run effective drills and game scenarios
- Provide annual practice of fundamental umpiring skills that are common to all levels
- Continue to allow for differentiation of learning by level through the use of two clinicians in-person, and through level-specific content delivered through the online Umpire Learning Course.
- Provide a high-energy, fun program for all developing umpires
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