ODSUA Slow Pitch Softball Umpire Training Spring 2023

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ODSUA Slow Pitch Softball Umpire Training Spring 2023

Join the elite umpires of the Old Dominion Softball Umpires Association (ODSUA) for their spring training

By Old Dominion Softball Umpires Association (ODSUA)

When and where

Date and time

Starts on Monday, March 13 · 4pm PDT

Location

Online

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About this event

Join the elite umpires of the Old Dominion Softball Umpires Association (ODSUA) for their spring training to become a member of the Association and begin to officiate adult slow pitch softball in Northern Virginia.

 TRAINING SCHEDULE

The training schedule includes both classroom and on the field training. Attendance at a majority of the training is required to pass the course and be released to work as an umpire for ODSUA. Approval for missing any of the training must be coordinated with the Umpire in Chief. The tentative training schedule is provided in the following table (to be updated as the times and locations are confirmed):

  1. Monday, Mar 13 - Virtual Class: 7:00pm - 9:00pm on Zoom
  2. Thursday, Mar 16 - Virtual Class: 7:00pm - 9:00pm on Zoom
  3. Saturday, Mar 18 - Field Training: 10:00am - 12:00pm @ TBD
  4. Tuesday, Mar 21 - Virtual Class: 7:00pm - 9:00pm on Zoom
  5. Thursday, Mar 23 - Virtual Class: 7:00pm - 9:00pm on Zoom
  6. Saturday, Mar25 - Field Training: 10:00am - 12:00pm @ TBD

A detailed schedule and access to the training materials will be provided after registration.

Read more about Umpire Training: Become an Umpire. 

POLICIES

Independent Contractor - Upon successful completion of the training and an acceptable evaluation, a student will be eligible to work as an independent contractor for ODSUA. The training does not constitute an offer of employment. Fitness for work assignments is determined at the sole discretion of the Umpire in Chief and the members of the ODSUA board. All applicable forms must be completed and all relevant fees paid before work will be assigned. Additional requirements apply for full membership to ODSUA. Prospective umpires must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

Refunds - Refunds will only be given upon a written request from the registered student. Only $89 of the $115 training cost is refundable.  The rest of the money is committed to delivery of the training.

No Shows  - Students who do not show up to the training will not be eligible to work as an ODSUA umpire. Any refund must be requested in writing.

Partial Attendance - Students who only attend part of the training may or may not be eligible to be evaluated to work as an ODSUA umpire. This will be at the sole discretion of the Umpire in Chief.

About the organizer

Old Dominion Softball Umpires Association (ODSUA) is the premier organization for slow pitch softball umpires in Arlington and Northern Virginia. We offer an extensive training program for new umpires and a quality of service that is evidenced by the accolades achieved by our current members, including…

  • Over 400 years of combined umpiring experience
  • Over 150 USA Softball national tournaments worked
  • Over 50 USA Softball national tournaments where one of our members has served as the umpire-in-chief
  • 1 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) certified umpire
  • 2 certified USA Softball Elite umpires
  • 1 Gold level and 2 Silver level USA Softball umpires
  • 6 members of the USA Softball National Indicator Fraternity
  • 6 members elected to the Washington Metropolitan Slow Pitch Softball Hall of Fame

Each year, we proudly provide umpiring services to leagues in Arlington County and throughout Northern Virginia.

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