The second of our great umpire training sessions is on this Friday 3 June! Register Now by clicking the "Register" link at the top!

Join our UIC, Duncan Lapsley, and his team of Senior Blues for a great training session on Plate Umpire Mechanics.

The sessions are open to anyone who is interested including Junior Blues, Blues-in-Training and those performing Club or Team umpiring duties. 

Details as follows:

• Date: Friday 3 June
• Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Please arrive at 6:15pm
• Location: St. Ives William Cowan Oval - Meet at the Umpire rooms
• Clothing: Loose warm clothes, cap and counter (if you have one). Bring a rain jacket if light rain is forecasted
• Note: We will proceed unless diamonds are too wet OR if there is heavy rain.
• RSVP: Please register using the "Register" link at the top so we can notify you if there are any changes. 

Essentials Training Topics:

• Plate umpire responsibilities 
• Plate umpire gear – Protective gear + looking the part 
• The Strike Zone 
• The Set Position 
• Calling “Balls and Strikes
• Plate Umpire Signals 
• Practical session on Calling “Balls and Strikes”.