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Photos from the Early Bird Tournament Snow Ball Tournament Photos from Puerto Rico Tournament
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For information to become an RUA Umpire, please click the following link Potential Umpire
For information about the Regional Umpires Association, contact Kevin Barbeck at projeng@aol.com
For an all time list of 'Umpire Heckles', click the link
www.heckledepot.com
RUA AND NRBB UMPIRE NEWS Return To Top
March 20, 2009 -
Umpire Classes for North Royalton Baseball Boosters (NRBB) Determined:
NRBB CLASSES WILL BEGIN ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2. Check out the schedule: NRBB CLASS SCHEDULE
NRBB umpire classes are for new or returning High School age umpires. The new umpire must be at least 16 years of age this year. Attending the classes will form a good foundation for the new umpire. The classes will cover baseball and softball rules, field mechanics and proper techniques for dealing with coaches, players and parents.
The NRBB class schedule is now set. Classes will be held at a NEW location this year:
North Royalton
Baseball Boosters Meeting Room
York Road Fields
14631 York Road
Next to the
Pavilion; Second Floor, Above the Equipment Room
March 16, 2009 - RUA
is Teaming Up With Doctors of Optometry, Inc. for
For Free Eye Exams!!
THIS MAY BE A FIRST IN THE WORLD OF UMPIRING - FREE EYE EXAMS!!
Doctors of Optometry, Inc. has agreed to provide free eye exams to all RUA membership at two of the RUA classes. Details shall be announced at the next RUA class (March 18, 2009). For further information regarding the RUA classes, please select the following link: RUA CLASSES
February 14, 2009 - Umpire Classes for RUA Determined:
RUA CLASSES BEGIN ON MARCH 11th. Check out the schedule: RUA CLASSES
The RUA class schedule is now set. Classes will be held at a NEW location this year:
Seven Hills City
Hall - Community Room A
7325 Summitview Drive
Seven Hills, Ohio 44131
NOTE: If you are an OHSAA certified umpire, only one RUA class is required.
November 15, 2008 - End of Year RUA Meeting
The End of Year RUA Meeting Scheduled for Monday, November 27.
The End of Year RUA Meeting will be held at 6:30 PM.
Here are a few items on the agenda: Election of Officers; Review of 2008;
Additional Leagues in 2009; Umpire Evaluation Process; Umpire Recruitment.
For additional information, please contact Kevin Barbeck at
projeng@aol.com, or 440-668-8764.
April 27, 2008 - Rules Updated and Now On-Line
New 2008 Rules for CVBA, Emerald Necklace, North Royalton and Valley View Now Available
New or updated rules for Cuyahoga Valley Baseball Association (CVBA-Travel Boys), Emerald Necklace (Travel Girls), North Royalton In House and Valley View In House Rules are now available. Simply select the rotating ball (upper left) where it says "RUA Umpires Log In Here." After the RUA page loads up, select the appropriate link at the top of the page.
March 17, 2008 - RUA 2008 Umpire Manual Now On-Line
The New 2008 RUA Umpire Manual Is Available for Review
College umpires and those umpires that are unable to pick up the new 2008 RUA Umpire Manual can now review and print the manual on line. Simply select the rotating ball (upper left) where it says "RUA Umpires Log In Here." After the RUA page loads up, select the link RUA 2008 Ump Manual.
The Ump Manual is password protected, but it is the same password as before. If you forgot the password, please send an e-mail to projeng@aol.com.
March 10, 2008 - RUA Goes International
Tim Finn and Mike Radey Umpire the 14th Annual Caribbean Winter Baseball Tournament
Tim Finn and Mike Radey traveled to Puerto Rico in February to participate in the Men's Senior Baseball League (MSLB) Tournament. The weather was warm and the baseball was great! Go to
Puerto Rico Tournament to see highlights of Tim Finn and Mike Radey in action.As you can see in the photos, the RUA logo is prominently displayed. Thanks Mike and Tim for taking RUA international!
January 28, 2008 - Umpire Classes for RUA & NRBB Determined:
RUA CLASSES BEGIN ON MARCH 12th. Check out the schedule:
RUA CLASS SCHEDULENRBB CLASSES BEGIN ON APRIL 9th. Check out the schedule:
NRBB CLASS SCHEDULEThe RUA and NRBB class schedule is now determined. Classes will be held at the same location as last year: North Royalton Middle School.
NOTE: If you are an OHSAA certified umpire, only one RUA class is required.
December 24, 2007 - HAPPY HOLIDAYS:
RUA FACT SHEET FOR 2007 IS NOW AVAILABLE.
Are you looking for the best umpire association in the area to officiate your summer baseball or fast pitch softball games? Or, are you looking to join a top-notch, well organized association to pick up additional games this summer?
If you've come to this site looking for more information regarding the Regional Umpires Association, please click on the following link: RUA FACT SHEET - 2007 and you can print out a summary of the 2007 season.
Or, for more information on becoming an RUA Umpire, please click the following link Potential Umpire and submit the form.
RUA AND NORTH ROYALTON BASEBALL BOOSTER CLASSES SHALL BE SET SOON...
RUA CLASSES WILL START MARCH 11th:
RUA Umpire classes will begin Wednesday, March 11, at 7:00 PM. The classes will be held at the Seven Hills City Hall Community Room A. For additional information and class itinerary see below.
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March 11
Wednesday
7-8:30 PM
Intro, Fast Pitch Softball Pitching Rules / FP Video | |||
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March 18 |
Wednesday |
7-8:30 PM |
Various City Rules, CVBA Rules Baseball Pitching Rules / BB Pitching Video BB Pitching Presentation |
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March 25 |
Wednesday |
7-8:30 PM |
Fast Pitch Softball: Runner, Batter, Defensive Rules FP Rules Video |
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April 1 |
Wednesday |
7-8:30 PM |
Baseball: Runner, Batting Defensive Rules BB Rules Video |
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April 8 |
Wednesday |
7-8:30 PM |
Field Mechanics – Fast Pitch & Baseball Mechanics Presentation |
Class Location: Seven Hills City Hall - Community Room A Return To Top
17325 Summitview Drive
Seven Hills, Ohio 44131
Directions: Park in front of the building. Use "Main Entrance/Council Chambers" doors. Once in the building, turn right. First door on the left will be Community Room A.
PLEASE NOTE: Umpire certified OHSAA, only one class required.
NORTH ROYALTON BASEBALL BOOSTERS (NRBB) UMPIRE CLASSES WILL START APRIL 2
NRBB Umpire classes will begin Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 PM. The classes will be held at York Road Fields. For additional information and class itinerary see below.
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April 2 |
Thursday |
7-8:30
PM |
NRBB Umpire Introduction
Baseball: Runner,
Batting Defensive Rules
BB Rules Video |
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April 9 |
Thursday |
7-8:30 PM |
Field Mechanics – Fast Pitch & Baseball Mechanics Presentation |
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April 23 |
Thursday |
7-8:30 PM |
Fast Pitch Pitching Rules / Video |
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April 30 |
Thursday |
7-8:30 PM |
NRBB In-House Rules Baseball Pitching / Video |
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May 7 |
Thursday |
7-8:30 PM |
Fair - Foul / Softball Rules NRBB Test Review |
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May 9 |
Saturday |
1-2:30 PM |
NRBB Umpire Test /
Equipment Handout |
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May 14 |
Thursday |
7-8:30 PM |
Alternate Day for Test / Equipment Handout
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Class Location: Return To Top
North Royalton
Baseball Boosters Meeting Room
York Road Fields
14631 York Road
Next to the Pavilion; Second Floor,
Above the Equipment Room
March 18, 2007:
RUA AND NORTH ROYALTON BASEBALL BOOSTER CLASSES SET...
NORTH ROYALTON BASEBALL BOOSTERS (NRBB) UMPIRE CLASSES START APRIL 4...
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January 27, 2006
ARE YOU READY FOR THE 2006 BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SEASON? NOW IS THE TIME TO GET IN SHAPE!!
(Reprinted with permission from The Umpire's Call, written and edited by Scott Ott)
The Shape of Things to Come
The Christmas cookies are gone and nobody can eat just one, the sweater you got as a gift is an XL and a bit tight, and the previous channel button on the remote control is crying for relief!
Your umpire schedule is beginning to take shape, open dates are bad, filled dates are good, consecutive filled dates are even better, and you are very proud of that 20 game stretch in April over a 12 day period. It all looks good now, it feels great to be wanted, but are you, or will you be in shape to be wanted back?
As with rule study, the time to begin getting into umpire shape is now. Yes, some of you are winter sport officials, which mean you have been active, but all of us need to begin preparing our lower body for the upcoming season.
Brisk walking with a spouse or colleague is a good beginning. After a few weeks, let it turn into a combination of walking and 20 yard jogs to simulate getting into the infield from the base umpire A position. Let the walk progress to an intermittent 25 yard hard jog ending with a taking a pivot as the base umpire would from the A position on a base hit.
Concentrate on getting your legs in shape for plate work, begin with a warm up and then simple squats – go slowly please. Picture yourself in a game and get into your stance. If you can get into a weight room, ask for specific direction on the leg machines and squat exercises. Make sure to go slowly so there is not an injury which will delay you from getting ready for the season opener.
For more great umpire articles and tips, go to The Umpire's Call Newsletter, located at the following web site:
www.usjuniortours.com/umpires/index.htm
December 22, 2005
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!
END OF YEAR MEETING HELD
RUA umpires gathered for the end of year meeting on December 21, 2005.
New officers were elected, rates discussed and good discussions were held on how to improve RUA. Thank you all who attended. Meeting minutes will be e-mailed to all RUA umpires.
FATHER'S DAY 2005 TOURNAMENT PHOTOS
If you happened to notice, the photo that are shown above are highlights from the 2005 Father's Day Tournament. Hopefully, there will be a photo gallery of all photos posted soon.
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