The best umpire gear in the country. Honigs makes the official MLB pullover and has the new black and cream pullovers. Fast, friendly service. Simply put, the best in the business. The website can be difficult to view, so I suggest that you order their free catalog. They also provide equipment for Basketball, Football, and Soccer officials.
Equipment from MLB ump #12, Gerry Davis. Davis equipment is geared toward the new umpire and is very cost-effective. Quality equipment at a lower price. Receive a 7.5% discount when you are a member of DCUA.
Cliff-Keen has long been the supplier to the National Federation (High School) for uniforms. They make top-quality shirts, but tend to be a bit on the expensive side.
Major League Umpires LLC is the distributor of WestVest and MLU Products and is owned and operated by three NL umpires: Paul Runge, Joe West , and Jerry Layne. They make a less-expensive model of the WestVest, but again, this can be found elsewhere for less money.
Based in Upstate New York, Lester's has what you need for every sport. Their baseball goods are inexpensive and they carry many name brands like +POS, West Vest, Fechheimer, and Cliff-Keen.
Fleming's has a great variety and very good prices - but BEWARE - their online catalog is in pdf format and will take about 3 days to view if you're on a 56k connection! Only view this catalog online if you have DSL, cable, or T1.
A & J Officials These guys are cheap!! I got my entire West Vest line (Mask, Chest, Shins, and Bag) for $225! They're always having a sale on something and they've got great prices. The problem is getting a hold of someone there. Order on-line, using the phone number is hit and miss.
Providing equipment for Baseball, Basketball, and Football officials, they carry most of the name brands like Cliff-Keen, Fechheimer, Spot-Bilt, AllStar, and Douglas.
Lots of articles and links for amateur umpires. I cannot stress how many great articles there are on mechanics, equipment, and the mental aspects of being an umpire. You could / SHOULD spend hours reading this stuff.
A great site with lots of info for the new and experienced umpire. Partner page for ABUA - the Amateur Baseball Umpire Association.
PBUC Rule Interpretations The following are authorized interpretations from Cris Jones, Instructor/Evaluator on the staff of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. Any league that recognizes the interpretations in the NAPBL Umpire Manual would also recognize these interpretations
This is a message board dealing with rules questions / interpretations. It is an extension of eUmpire.com, a pay site that has a ton of great articles by some of the best amateur and professional officials in the world. The only catch is the $50 a year subscription price.
The official site of MLB. You can find links to every team's site, articles about what's going on right now, etc. The official rules of baseball (OBR) can be found at this site.
Get NCAA Rules Interpretations, evaluation forms, and much more.
National Federation of High Schools The governing body of all High School rules, including baseball, the NFHS website can give you all the info you need about NFOA (the Nathional Federation Officials Association) and you can even buy officials equipment here.
The website for the Kansas State High School Activities Association - you must register with KSHSAA to work varstiy level High School Baseball in Kansas.
The American Legion, America's largest veteran's organization, sponsors this annual baseball competition. Nearly $1,000,000 is spent on transportation, meals and lodging for the 1,400 players who compete each year in the eight Regional and National Championship tournaments.
MSBL plays at the Mid-American Sports Complex in Kansas City as well as Macken Park in North Kansas City, and KCKCC. They have an 18+ League (MABL), two 30+ Leagues, and a 40+ League. All leagues (except the 18+) use only wooden bats.
One of the two schools that you must graduate from to even consider becoming a pro umpire. Instructors include former and current MLB umps Gerry Davis, John Hirschbeck, Jeff Kellogg, Steve Rippley, and of course, Jim Evans, just to mention a few.
One of the two professional umpire schools available. Formerly the Al Somers School for Umpires. As head instructor, Wendelstedt is regarded by baseball people as one of the game's most competent officials in history and has won world wide acclaim for his work in five World Series, Five All Star Games and eleven Championship playoffs. He has been honored by the nation's top sports banquets five times as the Major Leagues' top umpire. He has served four terms as President of the Major League Umpire Association. Amoung his honors, Sports Illustrated released a poll of major league ball players naming Harry Wendelstedt the best ball and strike umpire in the National League.
If you have not found what you're looking for among these links, chances are, you can find it somewhere in here. Skilton's Links, Baseball-Wired, and Heavy Hitter offer the most comprehensive lists of baseball related sites on the web.
If you have not found what you're looking for among these links, chances are, you can find it somewhere in here. Skilton's Links, Baseball-Wired, and Heavy Hitter offer the most comprehensive lists of baseball related sites on the web.
HeavyHitter If you have not found what you're looking for among these links, chances are, you can find it somewhere in here. Skilton's Links, Baseball-Wired, and Heavy Hitter offer the most comprehensive lists of baseball related sites on the web.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical development of the game and its impact on our culture by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting its collections for a global audience, as well as honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to our National Pastime.
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum opened in Kansas City, Missouri in January 1991, located in the Historic Lincoln Building (18th and Vine Historic District). It is now housed in the Museums at 18th and Vine Complex. The museum has been the subject of several television, radio, and print media feature stories.
Visit this treasure in Kansas City now, if you haven't already.
Learn about the origins of the Negro Baseball Leagues: What they were, why they were founded, and why they no longer exist. View photos, read profiles, hear soundclips of the best Negro League Players: Those who are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, those who aren't but should be, and the best of the rest.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the game of Baseball. Includes a historical database, an on-line encyclopedia, a baseball almanac, and all kinds of other great information.
This page is for the Association of Minor League Umpires. Portions of the page are for the pro only, but you can see the pro rosters for each league as well as some pictures of the guys on the field.
An in-depth look at one of the most fascinating personalities to ever grace the game. Cobb took his first batting title when he was only 21 (youngest ever) and left the game holding dozens of records and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1936, the Hall's first year.
Eastern Kansas Umpires Association Our friends in Olathe are getting things going the right way! If you're mobile or live closer to KC than Lawrence, check out EKUA and pick up some games in Olathe.
The Fox Valley Blues Umpires Association serves baseball/softball leagues, schools, and colleges with excellent and reliable umpires. Since 1995, our 80 umpires have made the jobs of athletic directors and league commissioners a little bit easier. Our organization is among the fastest growing in Chicagoland with quality officiating services for both baseball and softball. Currently, we serve 16 high schools, 40 summer leagues, and six colleges.
We operate under the guidance and the banner of Hastings Basball Inc ( formerly Lower North Coast Baseball Association.) Our Umpires Association along with the Hastings Baseball fraternity is growing very rapidly. We are as much as possible training new umpires and having the pleasure of adding more and more experienced umpires from other areas.
Encompassing the cities of Newcastle, Maitland, Cessnock and Lake Macquarie, and the Shires of Singleton and Port Stephens, the Newcastle Baseball Umpire's Association Inc. is an independent body of umpires which has served the Newcastle Baseball Association "...in the Spirit of the Game..." for over 60 years.
For over 50 years the SDCBUA has served the San Diego Baseball community. We provide officials for San Diego Section CIF along with youth and community leagues throughout the county.
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