Midwest Umpire Clinic

[midwestump]

This is an invitation letter I sent out a couple days ago.

MIDWEST UMPIRE CLINIC

“Making Umpires Better Umpires”
PO Box 4108
Jackson, MI 49204

September 05, 2002

To Whom It May Concern:

We are writing to invite you, your association, and its members to the Midwest Umpire Clinic. This year’s clinic will feature 26 year MLB veteran and Crew Chief, Mike Reilly. Many other observers and guest speakers are also scheduled to attend, including Dick Honig from Honig’s Whistle Stop, Albion College baseball coach, Jim Conway, and Randy Allen, Director of Baseball for the MHSAA. Our staff is comprised of several amateur and professional umpires from around the Midwest, including instructors from BOTH professional schools.

Our clinic’s curriculum includes instruction on three levels of baseball: NFHS, NCAA, and the OBR. Extensive classroom study, instruction on both plate and base mechanics, and videotaped cage work are just some of the basics that we offer. The material packets that we provide are uniquely designed and created by our staff. They include a Rules Review Sheet, clinic Discussion Packet(s), and a Two-Man (mechanics) Dissertation.

What makes our clinic special is the amount of “extras” you receive at no additional expense. Included in your $180.00 registration is all of your materials, 3 days of instruction, your hotel room, catered lunches everyday, and a banquet (meal included) that you can bring your friends and family to, and much, much more.

We are approved by the MHSAA and they will be on hand to register umpires for the upcoming season. In addition, we will provide a list of participating umpires to Mr. George Spelius. Mr. Spelius is the current president of the Midwest League (class A). He is always looking for good umpires from the Midwest for fill-ins. Many of us have worked for him, and he knows that our students will be the most qualified umpires for fill-in opportunities.

Won’t you join us? Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, February 14, and we will conclude on the evening of Sunday the 16. We offer multi-registration and association discounts, but slots are limited so don’t delay. You can find more information at http://www.umpiring.org. You may request a brochure(s) by e-mailing [email protected]. We hope to see you in February.

Sincerely Yours,


The Midwest Umpire Clinic Staff


[Edited by midwestump on Sep 24th, 2002 at 02:56 PM]