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SUMMARY:2026 Central Umpire Plate Mechanics Clinic
DESCRIPTION:BACK IN 2026! Our Plate Mechanics clinic will focus on developing and refining the fundamentals of working the plate. \nThe Little League Plate Mechanics clinic is back for its second year in 2026\, and our National Instructor Team is excited about offering this specialized clinic to help umpires of all skill levels and experience improve their plate work! This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older. \nRegistration opens on December 8\, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET). \nLearn More
URL:https://www.littleleague.org/event/2026-central-umpire-plate-mechanics-clinic/
LOCATION:Central Region Headquarters\, 7185 S. Indianapolis Road\, Whitestown\, IN\, 46075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Umpire Training
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SUMMARY:2025 Central Region Umpire Academy 2
DESCRIPTION:The Little League Umpire Academy is a completely revamped and highly engaging umpire training event that provides a comprehensive\, jam-packed\, hands-on\, and interactive study and application of the Little League Rules\, Plate Mechanics\, Base Mechanics\, and the fundamentals of Working the 2-Umpire System. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older. \nMembers of our National Instructor Staff will lead instruction throughout the academy\, using thoughtful\, engaging\, and interactive instructional strategies to provide a high-quality\, highly comprehensive training event that equips and encourages umpires of all ability and experience levels. The National Instructor Team meets regularly to discuss best teaching practices\, to remain current on all modern trends in umpiring\, and to review and understand the Little League Umpire Development Curriculum so that we can provide an unmatched learning experience at each of our training events\, especially each of our Umpire Academies across the program. \nTraining materials and lunch will be provided for all attending umpires\, and umpires will be responsible for making their own lodging arrangements\, along with breakfast and dinner arrangements. \nAdditionally\, umpires are required to bring all umpire equipment and gear and are requested to dress in uniform for all sessions unless communicated otherwise by the training staff. Umpires should also bring a glove with them for cage work\, drills\, and simulations throughout the event. \nAs a Little League Umpire\, all umpires are reminded to complete a background check on the Umpire Registry for $5.00 in addition to completing the Abuse Awareness Training via USA Baseball and SafeSport. Attendees may be required to provide a copy of the certificate indicating completion of this Abuse Awareness Training prior to participating in the training event. The Abuse Awareness training is free and can be completed here: https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/abuse-awareness-training-course/. (Note: Certificates must be dated after October 1 of the previous year to be valid and will be necessary should live games or simulations be used during the event.) \nWhether new to the umpiring ranks or many years of experience\, our Academies will ensure you have the most current\, up-to-date\, and approved mechanics and rules knowledge to elevate your game. We hope to see you soon! \nSAMPLE AGENDA: \n8AM-10AM – Formation and Classroom Session – Rules / Mechanics \n10AM-12PM – Plate Work \n12PM-1PM – Lunch Break \n1PM-2PM – Classroom Session – Rules / Mechanics \n3PM-5PM – On-Field Work \n5PM-6PM – Dinner Break \n6PM-7:30PM – Extra Work / Night School
URL:https://www.littleleague.org/event/2025-central-region-umpire-academy-2/
LOCATION:Central Region Headquarters\, 7185 S. Indianapolis Road\, Whitestown\, IN\, 46075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Umpire Training
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SUMMARY:2025 Central Region Tournament Preparation Umpire Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Little League Tournament Preparation Clinic for Umpires is a brand-new clinic offering for 2025! The National Instructor Team is excited to offer this clinic to prepare and equip umpires that will be working any level of the International Tournament. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older who will be working any level of the International Tournament\, including Districts\, Section\, State\, Region\, and/or World Series. \nThe Tournament Preparation Clinic for Umpires will focus on preparing umpires for the International Tournament by maximizing the performance of each umpire. Leveraging engaging and dynamic seminar\, interactive classroom instruction\, drill-work\, and video review\, the clinic curriculum will focus on the following topics: \n· The Little League 4-Umpire System for the 60-Foot and Big Diamonds \n· Play Positioning Strategies for Plays at 1B\, 2B\, 3B\, and HP \n· Little League Rules & Tournament Rules to Know \n· Handling Situations and Crew Leadership \nTraining materials and lunch will be provided for all attending umpires\, and umpires will be responsible for making their own lodging arrangements\, along with breakfast and dinner arrangements. \nAdditionally\, umpires are required to bring all umpire equipment and gear and are requested to dress in full umpire uniform during all sessions unless communicated otherwise by the training staff. Umpires should also bring a glove with them for cage work\, drills\, and simulations throughout the event. \nAs a Little League Umpire\, all umpires are reminded to complete a background check on the Umpire Registry for $5.00 in addition to completing the Abuse Awareness Training via USA Baseball and SafeSport. Attendees may be required to provide a copy of the certificate indicating completion of this Abuse Awareness Training prior to participating in the training event. The Abuse Awareness training is free and can be completed here: https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/abuse-awareness-training-course/. (Note: Certificates must be dated after October 1 of the previous year to be valid and will be necessary should live games or simulations be used during the event.) \nWhether new to the umpiring ranks or many years of experience\, this clinic will ensure you have the most current\, up-to-date\, and approved mechanics and rules knowledge to elevate your game and be successful this tournament season. We hope to see you soon!
URL:https://www.littleleague.org/event/2025-central-region-tournament-preparation-umpire-clinic/
LOCATION:Central Region Headquarters\, 7185 S. Indianapolis Road\, Whitestown\, IN\, 46075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Umpire Training
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SUMMARY:2025 Central Region Plate Mechanics Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Little League Plate Mechanics clinic is a brand-new clinic offering for 2025\, and our National Instructor Team is excited about offering this specialized clinic to help umpires of all skill levels and experience improve their plate work! This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older. \nOur plate mechanics clinic will focus specifically on building and refining the fundamentals of working the plate to produce accurate and competent plate umpires. The curriculum will focus on five instructional modules\, leveraging dynamic seminar\, interactive classroom instruction\, drill-work\, and video analysis to provide a highly engaging and thought-provoking learning environment: \n· Module 1: The 3 Basic Steps to Calling Balls & Strikes \n· Module 2: Strike Zone Strategy \n· Module 3: Style & Form of Calls \n· Module 4: Efficient Movement from behind the Plate \n· Module 5: Play Positioning for Force Plays and Tag Plays at the Plate \nTraining materials and lunch will be provided for all attending umpires\, and umpires will be responsible for making their own lodging arrangements\, along with breakfast and dinner arrangements. \nAdditionally\, umpires are required to bring all umpire equipment and gear and are requested to dress in full umpire uniform during all sessions unless communicated otherwise by the training staff. Umpires should also bring a glove with them for cage work\, drills\, and simulations throughout the event. \nAs a Little League Umpire\, all umpires are reminded to complete a background check on the Umpire Registry for $5.00 in addition to completing the Abuse Awareness Training via USA Baseball and SafeSport. Attendees may be required to provide a copy of the certificate indicating completion of this Abuse Awareness Training prior to participating in the training event. The Abuse Awareness training is free and can be completed here: https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/abuse-awareness-training-course/. (Note: Certificates must be dated after October 1 of the previous year to be valid and will be necessary should live games or simulations be used during the event.) \nWhether new to the umpiring ranks or many years of experience\, this plate mechanics clinic will ensure you have the most current\, up-to-date\, and approved mechanics and rules knowledge to elevate your game and succeed as a plate umpire. We hope to see you soon!
URL:https://www.littleleague.org/event/2025-central-region-plate-mechanics-clinic/
LOCATION:Central Region Headquarters\, 7185 S. Indianapolis Road\, Whitestown\, IN\, 46075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Umpire Training
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