TRAINING CENTER
Welcome to the IAUSO Training Center.
We will have information posted here regarding upcoming pre-season orientations and trainings.
Upcoming Training Schedules and Opportunities
Training for both Fastpitch and Baseball Umpiring will start up again. Baseball is slower in second season and the Fall. However, Fastpitch will grow big in second season and the Fall. Those baseball umpires that want to continue to work and make money should consider cross-training. Please read the below schedule completely! There will be a plethora of upcoming trainings and clinics for both sports! All trainings and clinics listed below are at no cost to you!
Fastpitch 101
7/22 6pm at West Des Moines Softball Complex (Holiday Park). Meet by the West entrance by the playground.
This is a great training for newer umpires and baseball umpires that want to cross-train.
RSVP jp@iauso.com
Baseball
Group Trainings
7/21 Tuesday - Fareway Field #5 in Norwalk at 5:30 pm and 7:15 pm
7/22 Wednesday - Holiday Park Field 9 at 5:30 and 7:15 pm
7/23 Thursday - Holiday Park Field 9 at 5:30 (one session only this evening)
These are live league game Group Training Sessions and will be facilitated by at least two instructors.
You may come to either or both slots. If you can't be there right at 5:30 or 7:15 please come anyway and we will slide you in.
Please come dressed in your uniforms and bring your equipment if you have them. If not please come anyway! We have equipment to use that evening.
RSVP jp@iauso.com if planning to attend.
One-on-One with a Veteran Baseball Umpire Program
Once you have been to a Group Training this is a great way to learn with a Veteran Umpire and get paid!
These opportunities are during weeknight league games.
This week we have two slots open on Wednesday evening and two slots open on Thursday evening
Please let JP know if you are interested in this program. jp@isuso.com
UPCOMING SPECIAL CLINICS AND PROGRAMS (both sports):
Meet and Learn from MLB World Series and Crew Chief Mike Everitt
7/29 Wednesday - 6pm to 8pm Holiday Park in West Des Moines - meet at the Baseball Concession stand
This will be for both baseball and fastpitch umpires. Other instructors from both sports will be in attendance.
RSVP jp@iauso.com
COMBINED FASTPITCH AND BASEBALL UMPIRE CLINIC DAY!
8/29 at Sam Wise Youth Sports Complex in Altoona
High level instructors from both sports will be in attendance!
MLB, Minor League, NCAA and High School instructors.
9am to 11am - Bleacher Class and On-Field Clinic training
11am to 1pm - Live game scrimmage training with instructors.
This will be a great clinic for all umpires to attend whether you are a rookie or a veteran!
RSVP jp@iauso.com
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR UMPIRES BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 through 18 YEARS OF AGE (both Baseball and Fastpitch)
The MLB Umps Care Charities Youth Leadership Program. Starts this next week!
Please click on the link and check out this fantastic program. Many of our successful minor age umpires have benefitted from this program. There is NO COST to attend!
https://umpscare.com/programs/official-leadership/
INTERACTIVE WEBSITE:
Here is a great website to help you with both baseball and fastpitch 2 Umpire Mechanics, Positioning, and Rotations:
I visit this website and do a module daily. Repetition only gets you better.
New Officials
Before taking the field, new officials must:
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Attend an orientation
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The above pre-season meetings would count for a new umpires orientation
2. Attend an on field training session
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These will start the first week of league play and will be available on a weekly basis
veteran Officials
It is beneficial for all umpires to continue training. Highly recommended to attend an on-field training.