Independent leagues are funny. Usually they will have a few local umpires that join their league umpires. Depending how much driving you want to do, contact one or more and find out who the director of umpring is for that league. You can also contact the president of the league. Ask them to come see you work - make it a good game and be prepared. Offer to work their preseason schedules or tune-up games. Short of that, go to a game and wait around for the umpires. Tell them your story and offer to buy the first couple of rounds.
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