Are you interested in helping out in your local league?

Have you ever been called out of the stands to help umpire?

Need to shake off the rust for the coming season

Have you umpired, but are never quite sure if you’re doing it correctly?

If you answered yes to any of these questions or if you want to improve your skills, this event might be for you.

Instructors from Western Region Headquarters will teach at the event.

Personalized instruction on plate mechanics. At least 3 sessions using pitching machines under close instructor supervision.

Detailed instruction on base mechanics–positioning, and timing.

The opportunity to ask questions of umpires with Regional and World Series experience.

This is your chance to meet other umpires from your area and make new contacts.

Lunch is provided on both Saturday and Sunday.

Each student receives a hat from the clinic.

For questions you can contact either Lee Engblom at 541-278-1705 (home), 541-377-3120 (cell), email leengblom@msn.com or Jonah Lindeman at 541-571-7392 (cell) or email him at jhl@valmont.com

**The student is responsible for their own lodging.

All umpires must bring their own equipment including a protective cup for male umpires.**

Advanced Registration is strongly recommended. Registration per student is only $100.00. Fee must accompany registration form. If your local league is paying, you can

Directions to Sundridge Middle School:

If you are traveling East or West on I 84:

1. Take the US-395 S/OR-37 S exit, EXIT 209, toward PENDLETON/JOHN DAY

2. Turn RIGHT onto US-395/SW PENDLETON-JOHN DAY HWY/SOUTHGATE.

3. Turn LEFT onto SW TUTUILLA CREEK RD. Denny’s is located here.

4. Turn LEFT onto SW RUNNION AVE. This will be approximately 1 mile.

5. End at 700 SW Runnion Ave Pendleton, OR 97801-9418

Sunridge Middle School is a large bright yellow building located on the left. Entrance is on the

back side of the building. Enter through the front doors of school located on the far right.

Motels:

Motel 6 541-276-3160

Super 8 541-276-8881

America Best Value Inn 541-276-1400

Best Western 541-276-2135

Wildhorse Casino & Resort 800-654-9453

ROOM RATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE