Blue Crew Field Day Training2 (18FEB 0730-1600)

Field Day training is mandatory for all PHBA umpires.  The Field Day is broken out into 3 segments designed specifically for the proficiency LEVEL assigned each umpire prior to the Field Day.
Segment 1 – LEVEL 1 – Base training for all LEVEL 1 (NEW and Returning) and returning LEVEL 2 (4 games or less last year) umpires
Segment 2 – LEVEL 3 – Plate training for returning LEVEL 2 and Base Only umpires (LEVEL 4 and above) wanting to expand their
game
Segment 3 – LEVEL 3 umpires looking to advance to the next LEVEL and LEVEL 4 and above umpires to improve, refresh, and expand
their game presence and game management capabilities.

Complete details of the Field Day segments can be found on the website under Volunteers/Umpires/Umpire Training/Clinic Description

          What: LEVEL 1 Base Training (NEW umpires; Returning LEVEL 1 & 2 umpires [4 games or less from last year)
          Time: 0730-1030
          Where: PHBA ‘Sports Complex’ aka Snack Shack & PO Fields

For all new umpires, this segment of Field Day training is Step 2 in the process towards becoming a PHBA umpire.  This portion of the Field Day applies what was learned in the classroom and prepares the new umpire for the responsibilities of a LEVEL 1 Base umpire.  This segment is also required for returning LEVEL 1 and 2 umpires to reacquaint themselves to the game.

          What: LEVEL 3 Plate Training (Returning LEVEL 2s, 4s & Above Base only)
          Time: 1030-1230
          Where: PHBA ‘Sports Complex’ aka Snack Shack & PO Fields

For returning LEVEL 2 and LEVEL 4 & Above Base Only umpires wanting to be Plate umpires.  Base-qualified umpires who believe they are ready to handle the rigors and responsibilities behind the plate.  Umpires learn the requirements of being a Plate umpire.

Returning LEVEL 3 and above umpires should use this as a refresher in plate mechanics to prepare for the coming season.