Umpire
Umpire Testimonial: Matthew Gebhardt
Leading up to the season, we will be featuring testimonials from some of our umpires, which we hope will inspire you to consider joining the Blue Crew this year. This testimonial will focus on Matthew Gebhardt! What initially motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? My motivation to start umpiring came from my…
Read MoreSunday, February 22, 2026 – Blue Crew Field Day Training3 0730-1600 (730-4PM)
When: Sunday, February 22 (Last Chance) Time: 0730-1600 (730-4PM) Where: PHBA ‘Sports Complex’ aka Snack Shack & PO Fields Field Day training is mandatory for all PHBA umpires. The Field Day is broken out into 2 sessions designed specifically for the proficiency LEVEL assigned each umpire prior to the Field Day. SESSION 1 – Base…
Read MoreSaturday, February 21, 2026 – Blue Crew Classroom Clinic3 0930-1130 (930-1130AM)
When: Saturday, February 21 Time: 0930-1130 (930 to 1130AM) Where: PHBA ‘Sports Complex’ aka Snack Shack This is a supplemental LEVEL 1 classroom clinic for all NEW volunteer umpires who missed the two earlier Classroom Clinics. It is mandatory for any volunteer umpire NEW to PHBA. This is Step 1 of a 2-step process to…
Read MoreUmpire Testimonial: Avery Giotta
Leading up to the season, we will be featuring testimonials from some of our umpires, which we hope will inspire you to consider joining the Blue Crew this year. This testimonial will focus on one of our youth umpires Avery Giotta! What initially motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? What initially motivated…
Read MoreUmpire Testimonial: Jane Thibedeau
Leading up to the season, we will be featuring testimonials from some of our umpires, which we hope will inspire you to consider joining the Blue Crew this year. This testimonial will focus on Jane Thibedeau! What initially motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? As with many people, I became an umpire…
Read More12/11/2025: Blue Crew Welcomes Drew Roberts and Jarrod Cross to the Umpire Leadership Team
Drew Roberts (left), Jarrod Cross (right) The Umpire Leadership Team (ULT) is excited to welcome to its ranks, Drew Roberts and Jarrod Cross. Both umpires are 3-year umpires and have achieved Gold and Platinum status (32+ and 50+ games) during their tenure with the Blue Crew. Both umpires were Tournament qualified and “The Wheel”…
Read More12/6/2025: Blue Crew Members Continuing Education!
Blue Crew clinic attendees with MLB umpires Gabe Morales (left, with white jacket) and Willie Traynor (right, with black MLB jacket & cap) 11 Elite-level members of PHBA’s exceptional Blue Crew joined over 200 other Northern California umpires at Mistlin Sports Park in Ripon, CA on Saturday, December 6, 2025, under the watchful tutelage of 3 Major…
Read MoreUmpire Testimonial: Nathan McKnight
Leading up to the season, we will be featuring testimonials from some of our umpires, which we hope will inspire you to consider joining the Blue Crew this year. This testimonial will focus on Nathan McKnight! What initially motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? We were late signing up for the various duties…
Read MoreUmpire Testimonial: Brian Callahan
Leading up to the season, we will be featuring testimonials from some of our umpires, which we hope will inspire you to consider joining the Blue Crew this year. This testimonial will focus on Brian Callahan! What initially motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? At the start of the season, my daughter’s…
Read MoreUmpire Testimonial: Sarah Talach
Leading up to the season, we will be featuring testimonials from some of our umpires, which we hope will inspire you to consider joining the Blue Crew this year. This testimonial will focus on Sarah Talach! What initially motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? I initially signed up to be an umpire when…
Read MoreUmpire Testimonial: Kate Jennings
Leading up to the 2025 season, we will be featuring testimonials from some of our newer umpires. This week it’s Kate Jennings, who started as a PHBA umpire in 2022. What motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? “I started umpiring when my oldest daughter started playing in the Softball Pioneer division. I…
Read MoreUmpire Testimonial: Mark Surawski
Leading up to the 2025 season, we will be featuring testimonials from some of our newer umpires. First up is Mark Surawski, who started as a PHBA umpire in 2022. What motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? “Coaching required a skill set I was not prepared for, but umpiring was something I…
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