What to expect for first time umpiring

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by drog008

In NY where I live, I have contacted everyone I need to contact to start umpiring and in Feb. everything starts. I was just wondering what you guys have experience when you have just started and what is the first thing you do when the officiating classes start. Should I wait and buy a lot of the equipment and where do you start off when and if you pass the class?

Thanks you very much

You'll probably be joining a local umpire chapter - it might help to find one soon. Some of the chapter members may be looking to upgrade their equipment and be willing to give or cheaply sell their old equipment. I'd look at that before buying new, at least for some items.