One of several new initiatives that the NIMBL Board (and advisors) will be implementing this year will be offering the opportunity to NIMBL players to officiate NIMBL games outside of their age division.  

 

The league will provide no-cost umpire training throughout the off-season.  Players interested will only need to provide their own umpire uniform and if applicable, pay an umpire associate fee.  

 

The benefits of NIMBL player umpires to NIMBL teams are clear.  First and foremost, it will be a recognition of what our league is about.  No more "let's get this game over" attitudes.  No more "I don't even want to be here" personas.  Player umpires know the players and the league.  Player umpires will know the value of enriching the NIMBL baseball playing experience for all.  

 

And, the benefits of NIMBL player umpires to NIMBL player umpires is also clear.  Plan to officiate only 5 games and your team/league fee would be paid!  Plan to work more than 5 games ... and that's cash in your pocket.  Also, you may like it so much that if we are tied to an umpire organization that does other games in other leagues, you may want to take on other games, perhaps during the week.  

 

IF YOU ARE INTERE$TED  in the notion of being a NIMBL player/umpire please email Ken O'Young.

 

 

Training Details

Workshop and classroom work.

 

Workshop date
Sunday: February 26, 2017.

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Wauconda Middle School
215 Slocum Lake Road
Wauconda, IL 60084

 

This should be considered mandatory for any NIMBL member who wishes to be an umpire. At workouts please bring a baseball glove, wear casual or sports clothing. Fee will be $5.00 per person for the cost of renting this facility.

Classroom sessions scheduled as follows:

Schaumburg Township District Library
130 S. Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Rasmussen South Room - Second Floor

600pm to 900pm

all on the following dates:
Sunday, February 12
Sunday, March 12
Sunday March 26

For umpires that wish to be "patched", by Suburban Umpires Association, s sponsoring a clinic as follows:

Hoffman Estates High School
Sunday, February 5
900am to 100pm
Doors open at 800am
Cost is $20 at the door.
Suppliers will be present for people needing equipment.
this is a VERY good class and will include field instruction and positioning as well. Plus it qualifies the attendee to be able to umpire IHSA Basebal games.

 

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