Do you have a passion for the game of Baseball? Are you a former Coach that wants to stay in the game? Maybe you're a parent that has kids that have grown up, moved away and gotten out of the house? Maybe you're a current or former baseball player that just loves the game? Need some extra cash being involved with the greatest game ever created?
Whatever the case may be, the EBUA Umpire Rookie Class may be just the right thing for you!
In March, we will meet for three hours on 4 separate days, to go over the rules and differences between Little League, Cal Ripken and Federation (High School). We have discussions about the rules and their practical applications. We go over how to handle on the field situations. We demonstrate the proper techniques for your on the field mechanics and have top flight instruction for calling balls and strikes from some of the best NCAA & Independent League Umpires and former Minor League Crew Chiefs. Successful completion of the course results in you receiving a full schedule of games to work in the Spring, Summer and Fall, depending on your availability.
The cost of the course is only $200. A deposit of $50 by will hold a place for you in our 2025 class. To make a payment via Zelle or to mail a check or money order - please visit our Make A Payment Page. You can also make a payment with a debit/credit card by clicking here.
If you are interested in taking the class but do not want to work for EBUA - the cost of the class is only $150. You can submit your payment for just the class by clicking here.
There is no better time to take advantage of an investment opportunity that will yield a positive return on your investment. In 2023, our average games worked per Umpire was over 65 games and 25 of our Umpires worked over 100 games! Game fees start at $80 per game for 1st year Umpires and up to $150 for Men's Leagues.
EBUA provides Umpires throughout Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Dutchess Counties, The Bronx, Manhattan, Western Connecticut and Fairfield County. This past 2023 Season - Fall, Spring and Summer combined- we provided Umpires for over 1,600 teams and assigned over 16,000 games!!!
If you have any questions, fill out the form and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. If you don't have any questions, simply fill out the Sign Up Form below.
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the EBUA Family!
If you're attending the EBUA Rookie Class, our friends over at Umpire Junkies will help get you set up to start working games properly equipped and dressed, with special discounts for our graduates. They will also be attending our class so don't stress out about any uncertainties you may have.
