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Genesee Valley Umpires Association Members of THE NEW YORK STATE BASEBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION |
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updated 08/16/2023
For Additional Information Contact: Steve Wells
Email - membership@gvua.com
Information about joining the Genesee Valley Baseball Umpires Association Application - click here
Some information, such as meeting times (click here) and location are displayed on our website www.gvua.com.
You should attend the following,
* February Check the Meeting Info Link
* The more meetings you can make, the better it will be for learning the rules. You will be supplied the rule books.
* You will be assigned to “training games” early in the season and work with an experienced trainer for a complete game.
Requirements
* Application (click here) - Fill this out and bring it to the first meeting
*To become a member you must be 18 years old for High School.. We do have a JR program 14-17 years of age
* No umpire experience is necessary but it helps to know the game.
* High school ball games start at 4:30 PM during the week and usually 11:00 AM on Saturdays.
* Little League games start at 6:00pm during week and varied times on Saturdays & Sundays
* You are required to be at the school 15 minutes prior to game time.
* During your first two seasons you will be umpiring the Little League, Modified & JV level games.
* We try to assign you to games with experienced umpires during your first year.
* By your third year you are eligible for an advancement level.
Spring 2024 High School pay rates are as follows:
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**The above game fees are multiplied by 1.5 when you are assigned a game alone.
**You are paid directly by the High School you go to.
**You fill out a payment voucher prior to each High School game.
**The school will send you a check within 30 days.
Your start-up costs are as follows:
1.) NYS High School Approved Fingerprinting Charge: $120.00 (mandatory one time charge.)
* Unless you are currently working for a school district, this is required to receive an umpiring assignment.
2.) Uniform & Protective Plate Gear:
* Can be purchased new or used or maybe you can find some of our members with extra gear they don’t use.
* You must have this gear prior to the March Mechanics meeting.
* A list of required equipment will be supplied to you at the February meeting.
* Check Out: smitteez.com/ You can get an idea of uniform & equipment costs.
If you have umpired a baseball game before & enjoyed it, then you will enjoy umpiring at the High School level.
In addition, our group umpires summer baseball games from the Little League level thru the Men’s 30+ Leagues (pay $50-$65/game)
Any questions, Call me @ 585-622-0460
Play Ball,
Steve Wells
Membership Committee
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SUMMER INFO!!!
Information about joining the Genesee Valley Baseball Umpires Association Application - click here
You should attend the following,
* TBA
Requirements
* Application (click here) - Fill this out and bring it to the first meeting
* To become a member you must be 18 years old.
* No umpire experience is necessary but it helps to know the game.
* Games start at 6:00pm during the week and anytime 9am-6pm on the weekends.
* You are required to be at the game site 20 minutes prior to game time.
* During your first season you will umpire ages between 10years old & 15 years old.
* Your game assignments will be with experienced umpires during your first year.
* By your third year you are eligible for an advancement level.
* You will supply an availability sheet (click here) to the game assignor.
Payment Structure
* Fees range between $50 & $70 per game
* Payments are distributed on the 1st of the month
Your start-up costs are as follows:
1.) There is a $75 (1 time training fee) to take the classes
2.) Uniform & Protective Plate Gear:
* Can be purchased new or used or maybe you can find some of our members with extra gear they don’t use.
* You must have this gear purchased prior to the May 6th meeting.
* A list of required equipment will be supplied to you at the first meeting.
* Check Out: http://www.lestersupstatesports.com You can get an idea of uniform & equipment costs.
If you have umpired a baseball game before & enjoyed it, then you will enjoy umpiring with the GVUA. Our group umpires summer baseball games from the Little League level thru the Men’s 30+ Leagues (pay $50-$70/game)
Any questions, Call me @ 585-622-0460 or I’ll see you at TBA.
Play Ball,
Steve Wells
Membership Committee