Camps?

[mikeref]

Brain Henson runs a great collegiate softball camp @ UW-Parkside in September. I believe this year it will be the 3rd weekend. It is held in conjunction with Parkside's team tournament so you get to work collegiate games as well as attend meaningful and worthwhile class sessions. I have attended this camp for the past 3 years and found it to be excellent. I work in several DIII conferences in Wisconsin and Illinois as a result. UW-Parkside is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Brian has "juice" with many assignors in the midwest, so attending this camp is a good way to get your name out there. Brian will also send your name to whatever assignors you would ask him to while giving them an honest evaluation of your umpiring skills. Top notch clinicians (Emily Alexander 2 years ago) Big Ten umpires and assignors make this camp well worthwhile. Reasonably priced too!! All in all a great experience!
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Let me know if anything comes from it
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[IRISHMAFIA]

The CitySix tournament held in the Philly area will give umpires the same exposure. Doug Donaldson, Cathy Strum, Jim Craig have been there in the past few years. They'll offer pointers, help the umpire make adjustments, etc. I think this is more of an audition than a camp, but it gets your name and face in front of the right people in that area.