DATES TO REMEMBER
  • February 22 - No Session
  • February 28 FIELD MECHANICS -     12 P.M. - 4 P.M. Sandstone Ranch     Complex
  • March 2 Pitching Regulations/Video -      Dick Piland
  • March 6 High School Scrimmages -     TBA
  • March 8 Working the plate - Point of     the Plate
  • March 13 High School Scrimmages -     Silver Creek HS
  • March 15 Interference
  • March 23 Obstruction
  • March 29 Line up Card/Batting out of     order
  • April 5 Conflict Resolution
  • April 12 Annual Business Meeting
  • The BVUA holds regular training classes and meetings for both returning AND
    new umpires.

    Classes started Monday, January 4, 2010 for new umpires and afterwards will be
    held on the dates listed at Niwot United Methodist Church, 7405 Lookout Road,
    Longmont, CO. 80503, Enter from the East end of the church and proceed
    to the basement. Sessions start promptly at 7:00 p.m.

    New officials are welcome and must attend the classes in order to be assigned
    to high school baseball in Colorado.

    Training is provided in National Federation High School baseball rules, field
    mechanics as taught by the PBUC (Professional Baseball Umpire Corps) and
    CCA (Collegiate Commissioner Association), as well as a weekend practical field
    clinic.

    Veteran officials are always welcome to attend these sessions.

    Please arrive early so class can start on time. Classes generally last 1.5 to 2 hours.

    Contact Dick Piand for questions or more information at 303.588.0726 or
    rapiland@comcast.net.

    Click here to see pictures of BVUA umpires in action.