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The Virtual Umpire Camp is a unique, interactive way for umpires to learn the mechanics and signals for umpiring. Containing more than 100 animations, this product is a must-have for any current or future umpire. It's the only such product licensed by both Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball. Click here to order |
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 ABUA Members Work Soggy International Exhibition Game
6/18/08; Torrington, CT: Team USA and the Chinese Olympic team met in soggy conditions for an exhibition game at historic Fuessenich Park. ABUA members Dan Salce (plate) and Danny Collins (1B) with John Young (3B) finish ground rule discussions with Team China coach Jim Lefebvre, the former manager of the Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, and Milwaukee Brewers. Team USA won 8-1.
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Posted by uic on Wednesday, June 25 @ 13:58:14 EDT (74 reads)
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| Ohio Officiating Mentor Sharkey Passes Away |
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ted writes "Mick Sharkey, a long-time baseball, football and basketball official from Cincinnati, died suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack Sunday, June 8. He had worked a baseball game earlier in the day and was at home when he passed. For those who worked with him and for him, he truly was a mentor who made those around him better.
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Posted by uic on Wednesday, June 11 @ 13:58:57 EDT (235 reads)
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| Gene McArtor Named NCAA National Coordinator for Baseball |
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 INDIANAPOLIS --- Gene McArtor, who spent over 40 years at the University of Missouri as a student-athlete, coach and administrator, has been named NCAA National Coordinator for Baseball Umpires. McArtor replaces Dave Yeast who resigned in February.
As national coordinator, Gene will assist the Division I Baseball Committee with the selection and evaluation of officials for the Division I championship. He will also work with officials, as well as conference coordinators and regional advisors of officiating, coaches and NCAA staff, to help provide clear and consistent interpretations of NCAA men’s baseball rules and officiating mechanics. In doing so, he will work in conjunction with NCAA Baseball Secretary-Rules Editor Jim Paronto and other individuals with umpire mechanics expertise.
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Posted by uic on Wednesday, June 11 @ 06:52:55 EDT (274 reads)
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| Local umpire to travel to Olympics, officiate baseball games
By Cash Kruth
The State News
Published: April 22, 2008
Perry Costello says umpiring baseball games is like any other job — it’s nice to get noticed. So when Costello received a call from the International Baseball Federation, or IBAF, in November 2007 telling him he was selected as one of only two American umpires to work at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, it was only natural that the DeWitt resident felt a chill go up his spine. “I’ve worked a lot of big events,” said Costello, who has lived in the Lansing area his entire life. “But after (IBAF director of umpires Dick Runchey) talked to me and offered it to me, it made my neck hairs stand up and I said, ‘OK, that’s pretty cool.’”
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Posted by uic on Friday, May 02 @ 09:00:07 EDT (398 reads)
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| News: ABUA & Jim Evans Academy Partnership |
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The ABUA and Jim Evans Academy are proud to offer the Ultimate Equipment Bag to all ABUA members for the exclusive discounted price of $120 plus shipping.
Designed by umpires and made for umpires! This equipment bag is simply the finest on the market today! Every part of this bag was designed for optimal efficiency and storage, keeping the weight to under 14 pounds!
Made of the highest quality materials to last for many years. No detail was overlooked from the leather luggage tag, custom uniform folding bags, padded handles, angled wheels for wheeling stability, to the length of the pull handle to minimize stress on the handle to prevent it from breaking or bending.
To take advantage of this special offer, please visit www.umpireacademy.com/abua and add an Ultimate Equipment Bag to your shopping cart. Use the code ABUA120 in the discount coupon section during the checkout process and your discount will be applied.
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Posted by uic on Wednesday, April 16 @ 08:29:25 EDT (426 reads)
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| ABUA Member Named NFHS Official of the Year |
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 bigblu2u2 writes "ABUA member, Eric Arens has been named by National Federation of High Schools as the 2007 Official of the Year for baseball for the State of Florida. He will receive the award at the FHSAA Leadership Conference on June 14th.
Arens, president of Peninsula Baseball Umpires in the Tampa Bay Area, is also an umpire evaluator for the FHSAA, and has been to the FHSAA championship series 6 times. He has been responsible for the training of hundreds of umpires over the years. Arens is known as Bigblu2u2 on the Umpire's Resource center."
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Posted by uic on Wednesday, April 16 @ 08:25:24 EDT (353 reads)
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| International Umpires Shine During Final Olympic Qualifier in Taiwan |
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 “A job well done,” said Dick Runchey, ABUA Chairman and Director of Umpires for the IBAF, after the completion of the Final Olympic Qualifier held March 7-14 in Taichung, Taiwan.
“I am very proud of my team of umpires who represented their countries with professionalism and class,” said Runchey. “This was a hard fought, intense and competitive event, and the umpires stood tall and handled each situation superbly.
“I received many compliments regarding the umpiring at this event,” said Runchey.
The umpires who worked the Final Olympic Qualifier were:
Paul Hyham-Australia
Dana Beszczynski-Austria
Dale Hackett-Canada
Jose Perez Julien-Cuba
Arnold Verbrugge-Netherlands
Rafael Calderon-Mexico
Edwin Hernandez-Puerto Rico
Carlos Rey-Puerto Rico
Liao,Wen-Ching- Chinese Taipei
Chang, Chin-Hsien-Chinese Taipei
Huang,Po-Sung –Chinese Taipei
Hsieh, Liang-Kuei-Chinese Taipei
Huang,Fan-Chung-Chinese Taipei
Shih, Wu-Chang-Chinese Taipei
Dave Buck-United States
Jim Jackson-United States
Great job, men!
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Posted by uic on Monday, March 31 @ 07:45:48 EDT (532 reads)
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| News: Taiwan Olympic Qualifier |
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ABUA member Dave Buck's Blog
 This is my second trip to Taiwan in five months. This time, I am here along with fellow Americans Jim Jackson and Supervisor of Umpires Dick Runchey to umpire the final qualifying tournament for the 2008 Olympic Games. The teams involved are: Mexico, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Korea, South Africa, Australia, Germany & Spain. They will compete in a round robin tournament, with the top three teams advancing to Beijing this summer. These three will join China, United States, Cuba, Netherlands & Japan, each having already qualified.
Read Dave's Blog Here
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| News: All-female ump crew thought to be a first |
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New York Mets manager Willie Randolph (12), and Michigan's head coach Rich Maloney (2), listen to home plate umpire Perry Barber, left, who officiated the baseball spring training game with first base umpire Mona Osborne, right, second base umpire Theresa Fairlady, second right, and third base umpire Ila Valcarcel, third right, in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008.
All-female ump crew thought to be a first
By BEN VOLIN
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
PORT ST. LUCIE — The four umpires met at home plate before the game, took a quick group photo and bumped fists for good luck. Then they jogged to their positions, ponytails flapping all the way.
Four female umpires, working Tuesday's New York Mets' exhibition opener against the University of Michigan. Two of them old enough to qualify for AARP membership, two of them grandmothers. [Click on Read More]
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Posted by uic on Monday, March 03 @ 11:28:07 EST (1032 reads)
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| NCAA National Coordinator of Baseball Umpires Resigns |
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| Dave Yeast, the NCAA national coordinator of baseball umpires since 1996, has resigned his position with the Association, effective immediately. Yeast has decided to pursue other interests, which includes a return to umpiring.
“I am honored and humbled to have served the NCAA and college baseball for 11 years and appreciate the opportunity to grow our officiating program,” Yeast said. “I look forward to its continued growth and will work to assure a smooth transition to the new national coordinator. More than anything I am proud to have helped umpires across the country reach their goals and improve the level of officiating in college baseball.”
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Posted by uic on Thursday, February 14 @ 07:53:08 EST (872 reads)
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