Retaining Younger Umpires

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Originally Posted by Dakota

MSF (MN ASA) schedules 3 or 4 of these around the state, so generally at least 1 is within a reasonable driving distance... I know, not an issue in DE! The schools are paid for by the umpire registration fee, so there is no additional charge - you could go to a couple of them if you wanted to.

You would be shocked how many people whine about driving 40 minutes to a tournament/school. I understand the cost of fuel is an issue, but this has been gone on for years, not just lately.

In DE, the school is the ONLY time you pay for any training and is only required one time in the first three years of umpiring. It is $20 for first-time ASA registered umpires, $10 for returning ASA registered umpires and $25 for non-registered umpires.

98%+ mechanics. Rules rarely discussed as part of the school.