Arizona Umpiring Academy

WHERE IS THE CLINIC LOCATED?

Click on Picture to Get the Directions From the Phoenix Airport to Training Complex and Hotel Site

15850 N. Bullard Avenue - Surprise, Arizona - 85374
Surprise Stadium
Home of the Kansas City Royals / Texas Rangers Spring Training Site

ARE THERE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS?
(Tuition does not include room and board)

Click on Picture to Find Out More Information on the Hotel

Windmill Suites

WHEN DO I NEED TO BE THERE?

ON SITE REGISTRATION - Windmill Suites - Click here for direction
- FRIDAY - January 23, 2009
- STARTS AT 12:00 PM - ENDS PROMPTLY AT 3:30 PM
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION BEGINS 4:30 PM (FRIDAY - January 23)
SNACKS WILL BE SERVED

WHERE IS THE NEAREST AIRPORT ?

PHOENIX SKY HABOR INTL AIRPORT
(PHOENIX, ARIZONA)

The Sky Harbor Airport is 28 miles from the training complex!

WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING IS INCLUDED?

PROPER USE OF EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORM
BASIC UMPIRING SIGNALS
DETAILED INSTRUCTION COVERING THE 2-MAN UMPIRING SYSTEM
RULES AND IMPLEMENTATION
PROPER UMPIRE TERMINOLOGY
A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF TIMING
BALKS / OBSTRUCTION / INTERFERENCE
DAILY MULTI-MEDIA PRESENTATIONS
DAILY CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
INTENSE DAILY FIELD TRAINING DRILLS OVER THE 2-MAN UMPIRING SYSTEM
EXTENSIVE PLATE WORK INSTRUCTION
VIDEO EVALUATION IN THE CAGE OF PLATE WORK
DAILY VIDEO EVALUATION ROOM TO REVIEW THE PLATE WORK
DETAILED TRAINING ON NON-ROUTINE SITUATIONS (ARGUMENTS)
THE INSTRUCTORS ARE HIGHLY QUALIFIED TO TRAIN UMPIRES
Award Ceremony / Give-Away / Social (Dinner and Fun Included)

MLB umpire, Ted Barrett, is actively involved in the everyday instruction.

"...it's nice to be treated and trained with respect."

"...I learned more in 3 and half days than I ever could have imagine!"

"...the instructors' attention to each individual student was outstanding!"

"...Ted Barrett, along with the rest of the staff, were awesome!"

"...I am ready for the next clinic!"

"...I felt like I was a part of their family. We were all equal."

"...it was a honor to be on the field with such humble and talented instructors."

BESIDES THE TRAINING, WHAT DO I RECEIVE FOR THE COST?

During training, the umpire receives immediate feedback in the video station of their plate work. An instructor is at the station to assist the umpire.

LUNCH WILL BE INCLUDED EACH DAY OF TRAINING.
Note: On Friday, January 23, only snacks will be served.
A COMPLIMENTARY ARIZONA UMPIRING ACADEMY T-SHIRT.
A COMPLIMENTARY ARIZONA UMPIRING ACADEMY UMPIRING HAT.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR EACH STUDENT.
OUTSTANDING UMPIRE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR Two (2) QUALIFIED STUDENTS.
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM MLB / MINOR LEAGUE / NCAA UMPIRES THAT ARE HIGHLY QUALIFIED TO TEACH.
MOST IMPORTANT - QUALITY TRAINING THAT MAXIMIZES EACH UMPIRE'S OWN POTENTIAL.

Click here to see the class of 2008 clinic pictures

WHO ARE THE INSTRUCTORS?

Former AAA/MLB umpire, Mike Jost, (left) and former AAA/ Lead Instructor at Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring, Steve Mattingly, training daily with you to maximize each umpire's ability.

Note: Instructors availability are subject to change and to be added without notice.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

These are only recommendations. The Arizona Umpiring Academy realizes not all umpires / students have all these items listed. Proud sponsor Gerry Davis Sports-Arizona (Umpire apparel) will be on site to satisfy your umpiring equipment needs.

PERSONAL TRAVEL ITEMS THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE 3 TO 4 DAYS TRAVEL.
UMPIRE BASE GEAR THAT INCLUDES:
- Gray Base Pants
- Black or Navy Blue Belt
- Athletic Black Base Shoes
- Black Socks
- Extra Navy Blue T-Shirts
- Pull-Over Base Jacket (If weather permits)
- NOTE: Base polo shirts will not be needed
UMPIRE PLATE GEAR THAT INCLUDES:
- Mask
- Indicator
- Plate Brush
- Chest Protector
- Shin Guards
- NOTE: Plate pants, plate shoes and ball bags will not be needed.

HOW MUCH DOES THE CLINIC COST?

THE TOTAL CLINIC COST IS $325.00
A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $100.00 IS DUE ON OR BEFORE January 1, 2008.
THE BALANCE IS DUE ANYTIME PRIOR TO January 1, 2009, OR ARRIVAL AT SITE ON January 23, 2009.
CHECK - CASH - MONEY ORDER WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION FOR ANY BALANCE DUE.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW, STUDENT ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED.

HOW DO I PAY?

If you are not sure how to use the on-line information for payment call us. We will assist you.

623-561-9847

PAY ON-LINE THE ENTIRE PRICE ($325)
CLICK HERE

PAY ON-LINE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT (NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT $100)
CLICK HERE

PAY ON-LINE THE DIFFERENCE AFTER THE NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT ($225)
CLICK HERE

TO REGISTER ON-LINE CLICK HERE
The information is sent to the AZUA office automatically. The umpire, after registering, will still have the option to pay on-line or download a printable enrollment form to pay by mail after completing this process.

TO DOWNLOAD THE PRINTABLE ENROLLMENT FORM TO PAY BY REGULAR MAIL
CLICK HERE
If you do not want to use the on-line services and wish to pay by check or money order, this is the option you should choose.



WHERE IS THE CLINIC LOCATED? Click on Picture to Get the Directions From the Phoenix Airport to Training Complex and Hotel Site
	15850 N. Bullard Avenue - Surprise, Arizona - 85374 Surprise Stadium Home of the Kansas City Royals / Texas Rangers Spring Training Site

ARE THERE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS? (Tuition does not include room and board) Click on Picture to Find Out More Information on the Hotel	Windmill Suites

WHEN DO I NEED TO BE THERE?	ON SITE REGISTRATION - Windmill Suites - Click here for direction FRIDAY - January 23, 2009 STARTS AT 12:00 PM - ENDS PROMPTLY AT 3:30 PM CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION BEGINS 4:30 PM (FRIDAY - January 23) SNACKS WILL BE SERVED

WHERE IS THE NEAREST AIRPORT ?	PHOENIX SKY HABOR INTL AIRPORT (PHOENIX, ARIZONA) The Sky Harbor Airport is 28 miles from the training complex!

WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING IS INCLUDED? MLB / AAA umpire, Mike Jost, giving detailed instruction and one-on-one attention to each student.	PROPER USE OF EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORM BASIC UMPIRING SIGNALS DETAILED INSTRUCTION COVERING THE 2-MAN UMPIRING SYSTEM RULES AND IMPLEMENTATION PROPER UMPIRE TERMINOLOGY A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF TIMING BALKS / OBSTRUCTION / INTERFERENCE DAILY MULTI-MEDIA PRESENTATIONS DAILY CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION INTENSE DAILY FIELD TRAINING DRILLS OVER THE 2-MAN UMPIRING SYSTEM EXTENSIVE PLATE WORK INSTRUCTION VIDEO EVALUATION IN THE CAGE OF PLATE WORK DAILY VIDEO EVALUATION ROOM TO REVIEW THE PLATE WORK DETAILED TRAINING ON NON-ROUTINE SITUATIONS (ARGUMENTS) THE INSTRUCTORS ARE HIGHLY QUALIFIED TO TRAIN UMPIRES Award Ceremony / Give-Away / Social (Dinner and Fun Included) "The Arizona Umpiring Academy teaches the 'HOWS', but more importantly the 'WHYS'. The Arizona Umpiring Academy take pride in recruiting instructors who are excellent umpires AND excellent educators. The result is an educational experience which in one weekend will change your umpiring career!"

MLB umpire, Ted Barrett, is actively involved in the everyday instruction.	"...it's nice to be treated and trained with respect." "...I learned more in 3 and half days than I ever could have imagine!" "...the instructors' attention to each individual student was outstanding!" "...Ted Barrett, along with the rest of the staff, were awesome!" "...I am ready for the next clinic!" "...I felt like I was a part of their family. We were all equal." "...it was a honor to be on the field with such humble and talented instructors."

BESIDES THE TRAINING, WHAT DO I RECEIVE FOR THE COST? During training, the umpire receives immediate feedback in the video station of their plate work. An instructor is at the station to assist the umpire.	LUNCH WILL BE INCLUDED EACH DAY OF TRAINING. Note: On Friday, January 23, only snacks will be served. A COMPLIMENTARY ARIZONA UMPIRING ACADEMY T-SHIRT. A COMPLIMENTARY ARIZONA UMPIRING ACADEMY UMPIRING HAT. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR EACH STUDENT. OUTSTANDING UMPIRE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR Two (2) QUALIFIED STUDENTS. PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM MLB / MINOR LEAGUE / NCAA UMPIRES THAT ARE HIGHLY QUALIFIED TO TEACH. MOST IMPORTANT - QUALITY TRAINING THAT MAXIMIZES EACH UMPIRE'S OWN POTENTIAL. Click here to see the class of 2008 clinic pictures

WHO ARE THE INSTRUCTORS? Former AAA/MLB umpire, Mike Jost, (left) and former AAA/ Lead Instructor at Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring, Steve Mattingly, training daily with you to maximize each umpire's ability.	Note: Instructors availability are subject to change and to be added without notice.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING? These are only recommendations. The Arizona Umpiring Academy realizes not all umpires / students have all these items listed. Proud sponsor Gerry Davis Sports-Arizona (Umpire apparel) will be on site to satisfy your umpiring equipment needs.	PERSONAL TRAVEL ITEMS THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE 3 TO 4 DAYS TRAVEL. UMPIRE BASE GEAR THAT INCLUDES: Gray Base Pants Black or Navy Blue Belt Athletic Black Base Shoes Black Socks Extra Navy Blue T-Shirts Pull-Over Base Jacket (If weather permits) NOTE: Base polo shirts will not be needed UMPIRE PLATE GEAR THAT INCLUDES: Mask Indicator Plate Brush Chest Protector Shin Guards NOTE: Plate pants, plate shoes and ball bags will not be needed.

HOW MUCH DOES THE CLINIC COST?	THE TOTAL CLINIC COST IS $325.00 A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $100.00 IS DUE ON OR BEFORE January 1, 2008. THE BALANCE IS DUE ANYTIME PRIOR TO January 1, 2009, OR ARRIVAL AT SITE ON January 23, 2009. CHECK - CASH - MONEY ORDER WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION FOR ANY BALANCE DUE. RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW, STUDENT ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED.

HOW DO I PAY? If you are not sure how to use the on-line information for payment call us. We will assist you. 623-561-9847	PAY ON-LINE THE ENTIRE PRICE ($325) CLICK HERE PAY ON-LINE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT (NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT $100) CLICK HERE PAY ON-LINE THE DIFFERENCE AFTER THE NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT ($225) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON-LINE CLICK HERE The information is sent to the AZUA office automatically. The umpire, after registering, will still have the option to pay on-line or download a printable enrollment form to pay by mail after completing this process. TO DOWNLOAD THE PRINTABLE ENROLLMENT FORM TO PAY BY REGULAR MAIL CLICK HERE If you do not want to use the on-line services and wish to pay by check or money order, this is the option you should choose.