[GarthB]

Due to conflicts with facilities and a NASCR event, the Desert Classic has been canceled for this year.

It is for any umpire who wishes to improve. I have seen high school, college and even five week pro-school graduates in attendance.

When I went every attendee improved, even a former indie minor leaguer.

The Florida Classic is available in January.

The Desert Classic was a full week, (a couple of days longer than the Florida Classic) of hard work. in both the class room and on the field. Each day was a full day with no BS'ing taking time away from instruction. The instructors were all working pro umpires who knew how to teach as well as peform.

I have been to a Gerry Davis clinic, ABUA clinics and even a week-end camp with Doug Harvey years and years ago. Nothing compares to one of Jim Evans' Classics.