USA Softball provides elite training and learning opportunities for umpires across the U.S. through National Umpire Schools. The purpose of the USA Softball National Umpire School is to develop each student’s individual talents and skills as an umpire. Because of your interest, we realize that you have the pride and attitude it takes to become one of the best softball umpires in the nation. Our goal is to bring out the best in your talent and ability.
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Each USA Softball National Umpire School is run by a team of no less than three National Umpire staff members. Each member is an experienced instructor with a boundless knowledge of all aspects of the game of softball. With a ratio of at least one clinician per 25 students, each participant will receive hands-on personal instruction throughout the school. At the Fast Pitch Advanced Umpire School, instruction is focused on fast pitch only while the ratio is one instructor per 10 students.
Training Opportunities
| Date | Location | Region | Contact | Flyers |
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| January 24-26, 2025 Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2025 Feb 1-2, 2025 Feb 22-23, 2025 Nov 14-15, 2025 2026 Dates: Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026 Jan 16 – 18, 2026 Feb 13 – 15, 2026 Feb 21 – 22, 2026 Mar 6 – 8, 2026 Mar 20 – 22, 2026 Mar 20 – 22, 2026 Apr 11 – 12, 2026 Apr 17 – 19, 2026 | Rochester, MN Bakersfield, CA Lee’s Summit, MO Kentwood, MI South Spring, TX Ooltewah, TN Brandon, MS Phoenix, AZ Stevens Point, WI Canton, OH Casper, WY Sioux Falls, SD Auburn, ME Anchorage, AK | Region 8 Region 10 Region 7 Region 6 Region 5 Region 3 Region 4 Region 10 Region 8 Region 2 Region 9 Region 8 Region 1 Region 9 | Dallas Apfelbacher Mark Craver Stacey Moore Ross Martin John Scott Ed Rowe Eric May Wally Latall Matt Disher Wally Stuchul Jerry Kramer Chuck Buchheim David Mulcahy Jack Eppley | KC Flyer MI Flyer TX Flyer Reg. Form |
Contact the school coordinator shown above for an application and payment information.