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Hmmm,
A very timly post my man.
I am currently writing the High School Umpire training manual for the State of Oregon. Coordinated with that document are requirments for local and state formal training and testing.
I am currently down to doing the "Mechanics for a Three Umpire Crew." That will be the final step.
In Portland we have mandatory classes for 1st and 2nd year umpires (classroom and field) and have what is becoming mandatory classes for 3rd and 4th year umpires (it is only mandatory at this time if the umpire is "directed" to attend). This also has both classroom and field teaching.
We are considering a 5th year class that would catch anyone that falls behind in skills or rules knowledge.
We are also going to require (statewide) that each of the 16 local associations must have a director of training that attends as state certified training class. The penalty would be that any non-conforming association will not be allowed to have an umpire work the state championship games at any level.
Regards,
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