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The camps and clinics offered here are hosted by conference coordinators, assigners or umpires. They are not sponsored by the SUIP but are posted here as a convenience for umpires seeking additional training and learning experiences. Most camps are held in the summer or fall and we get information concerning them late in the season or after the season has concluded. Check back periodically for camp postings and new information.
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CAMP NAME: |
College Umpire Development Camp within the Triple Crown Sports Youth Tournament in conjunction with the WCWS
CAMP CLOSED!
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DATES: |
June 5-7, 2010 |
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LOCATION: |
Oklahoma City, OK |
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STAFF: |
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Emily Alexander |
SUIP |
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Ed Crane |
SUIP |
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Susie Benzel |
WCWS Umpire |
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COST: |
$100 |
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Can recoop camp fees by working other tournament games.
Evaluated at least one full game at the plate, first and third.
Food and beverages provided each day.
Travel stipend and hotel accommodations.
All umpires required to attend a pre-tournament meeting on Friday, June 4, at 8:00 PM
All umpires applying for the camp or just to work the 16s & 18s MUST be available to work all three days.
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You may need to right-click and save-target-as or save-link-as to download the Tournament Information and Application Form |
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More camp & tournament information |
TripleCrown_Info.pdf |
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Application Forms |
TripleCrown_Form.doc |
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Barb Kirby |
405-312-7300 |
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Susie Benzel |
918-809-7977 |
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CAMP NAME: |
Crush Umpire Camp
CAMP CLOSED!
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DATES: |
June 11-13, 2010 |
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LOCATION: |
Couer D Alene, Idaho |
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STAFF: |
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Jim Adrian |
Conference Coordinator |
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Willie Newman |
WCWS Umpire |
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Smokey Edds |
WCWS Umpire |
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Rob Hough |
Postseason Umpire |
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COST: |
$130.00 |
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For Lodging: Contact Kater Danford at the Shilo Inn in Couer D Alene - 208-664-2300
You will be observed and evaluated at all three positions in the three umpire system. Other games are available to work when you are not being observed/evaluated.
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CONTACT: |
Jim Adrian • 509-947-6392 • wasauic1@aol.com |
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CAMP NAME: |
Colorado Fireworks Tournament
CAMP CLOSED!
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DATES: |
June 20 or July 1 or July 2 or July 3 - 2010 |
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LOCATION: |
Aurora, CO |
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STAFF: |
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Emily Alexander |
SUIP |
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Steve Arnold |
WCWS Umpire |
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Kevin Davis |
WCWS Umpire |
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Paul Edds |
WCWS Umpire |
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Willie Newman |
WCWS Umpire |
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COST: |
$135 for one day |
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Attendees will work 3 games on their camp day - P, 1B, 3B - and receive a verbal evaluation after each game.
Attendance is on first come, first served basis. Pick your first and second choice of a camp day date.
Attendees must make their own travel & lodging arrangements. It is recommended that you make your lodging arrangement as soon as you have been admitted to the camp.
Send check to: DLN Enterprises, 2430 S. Salida Way, Aurora, CO 80013. Your check must be received before you will be admitted to the camp.
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CONTACT: |
Dave Neidlinger • topofficial@comcast.net |
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CAMP NAME: |
Collegiate Umpire Camp
CAMP CLOSED!
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DATES: |
July 15 - 18, 2010 |
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LOCATION: |
Raleigh, North Carolina |
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STAFF: |
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Michael Mazur |
WCWS Umpire |
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Diane Beasley |
WCWS Umpire |
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John Stoodley |
DI Super Regional Umpire |
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Dora Martinez |
DI Super Regional Umpire |
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Ed Crane |
SUIP Observer |
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COST: |
$200 |
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ABOUT: |
Classroom Thursday at 8:00 pm
Field Instruction Friday at 8:30 am
Work NCAA three umpire mechanics
Evaluated by instructors on Saturday & Sunday
Roundtable (question/answer) at the end of each day
Work other games at Walnut Creek to offset camp fee
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CONTACT: |
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Cindi Arnold |
arnold58@bellsouth.net |
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Make check payable to and mail to:
Cindi Arnold
3616 Crystal Creek Drive
Knightsdale, NC 27545
You will receive a confirmation by email. Camp fee is non-refundable.
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CAMP NAME |
College Umpire Camp for NCAA Umpires
CAMP CLOSED!
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DATES |
August 19-22, 2010 |
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LOCATION |
Rock Hill, SC |
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STAFF |
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Emily Alexander |
Former SUIP Regional Coordinator |
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Ed Crane |
Former SUIP Regional Coordinator |
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Smokey Edds |
WCWS Umpire |
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Willie Newman |
WCWS Umpire |
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Ed Whipple |
DI Super Regional Umpire |
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Betsy Kidd |
Coordinator for: A-Sun, Big South, Peach Belt, SAC. DII Championship Umpire |
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Cindi Arnold |
Coordinator for: Conference Carolinas. DII Championship Umpire |
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More to come |
with postseason and championship experience |
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COST |
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$300 |
Evaluated by SUIP. Priority given to those with five years umpiring experience. Make sure you are in the postseason mix. |
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$200 |
Evaluated by Blue for You. Get exposure for DI/DII conferences; show that you are ready to be recommended; fulfill the requirement to be observed every other year if you are already working DI/DII conferences. |
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ABOUT |
Working on affordable housing options for all.
Camp will include hours of classroom and fieldwork with feedback for your work on the field.
Sample classroom and fieldwork topics:
Q & A with SUIP
Coordinator Roundtable
Comportment
Lineup Card Management
Illegal Pitching
Staying cool under fire
Field Positioning - 2 & 3 umpire systems
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CONTACT |
Betsy Kidd - BlueForYou@bellsouth.net |
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Download Application Form |
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CAMP NAME |
Louisiana Camp at NPF Championships
CAMP CLOSED!
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DATES |
August 26-29, 2010 |
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LOCATION |
Sulphur, LA |
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STAFF |
Lurline Hamilton
Denny Mader
Dora Martinez
Rodney Roth
Larry White
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COST |
$150.00 |
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Motel accommodations provided for all camp umpires and staff on Fri Aug 27 and Sat Aug 28. Umpires on their own for accommodations on Thurs Aug 26 and Sun Aug 29.
First 48 registrations accepted. Camp in conjunction with National Pro Fastpitch Championships on August 26-29 in Sulphur, LA. USSSA Youth Tournament will be evaluation tournament.
Umpires of any level are invited.
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CONTACT |
Lurline Hamilton - 225-266-2628 - lurlinehamilton@yahoo.com |
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CAMP NAME |
NAIA Fall Klash |
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DATES |
September 11, 2010 |
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LOCATION |
Minooka, IL (Chicago area) |
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STAFF |
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Art Hill |
DII & DIII Conference Coordinator and DIII Championship Umpire |
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Mike Mazur |
WCWS Umpire |
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COST |
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ABOUT |
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One day camp |
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3 Umpire system to be used for observation & evaluation |
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Games start at 8:00 AM - Last games start at 6:00 PM |
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Bring your NCAA Rulebook and Umpire Manual |
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Camp is designed for the new college umpire to improve his/her skills and for those who wish to break into the college game |
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CONTACT |
Marty O'Leary • 630-292-6510 • martyol@comcast.net |
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Contact Marty if you need lodging at your expense |
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CAMP NAME |
2nd Annual YSU Collegiate Camp - CAMP CLOSED! |
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DATES |
September 18 & 19, 2010 |
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LOCATION |
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH |
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STAFF |
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Art Hill |
Conference Coordinator for Horizen League, GLVC, MWC, and NAC; NFP umpire Coordinator - Chicago Bandits; Director of Umpires - Rebel Spring Games |
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Michael Mazur |
WCWS Umpire |
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Terri Rosenwald |
DII & DIII National Championship Umpire |
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John McConahy |
DII Regional Umpire |
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Tim Klemm |
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Thomas Hendel |
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David Schimpf |
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Susan Ashinhurst |
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COST |
$150.00 |
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Benefit for attending the camp: Having the opportunity to meet Art Hill, who is the assigner for the above mentioned conferences and also the Director of Umpires for the Spring Rebel Games, which has been an observation event for the "SUIP" staff since its inception. You will get paid to do Collegiate games while at the same time being observed by the staff, given feedback based on consideration for Conference play. This is an opportunity to improve and/or hone your collegiate umpiring skills. |
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CONTACT |
Camp Coordinator: Kathie Graf - 330-573-8466 - kathiegraf@yahoo.com |
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CAMP NAME |
DI College Fall Fling |
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DATES |
September 19, 2010 |
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LOCATION |
Minooka, IL (Chicago area) |
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STAFF |
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Steve Verive |
Postseason Umpire |
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Dan Krueger |
Postseason Umpire |
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COST |
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ABOUT |
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One day camp |
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Designed for current D1 umpires to hone their skills and for other college umpires ready to move up to DI level |
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Bring your NCAA Rulebook and Umpire Manual |
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Steve & Dan will observe & evaluate umpires in the 3 umpire system for College Assigner, Art Hill |
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Games start at 9:00 AM - Last games start at 7:00 PM |
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CONTACT |
Marty O'Leary • 630-292-6510 • martyol@comcast.net |
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Contact Marty if you need lodging at your expense |
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CAMP NAME |
OU College Camp |
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DATES |
September 23 - 26, 2010 |
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LOCATION |
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK |
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STAFF |
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Sally Walker |
WCWS Umpire |
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Susie Benzel |
WCWS Umpire |
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Scott Thomas |
WCWS Umpire |
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Keith Kearney |
WCWS Umpire |
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Emily Alexander |
Former SUIP Staff |
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COST |
$400.00 |
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ABOUT |
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12 Qualified umpires accepted |
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Application deadline is July 31. Selections will be made the first week of August. |
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All umpires must report on Thursday, September 23 at 8:00 PM for a Meet & Greet Q & A session. |
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A pre-tournament meeting will be held on Friday, September 24 at 9:00 AM at the OU Stadium. Games start at 11:00 AM |
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Camp will provide information concerning standard mechanics, positioning and philosophy used by all NCAA umpires |
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Camp is for umpires who already have a working knowledge of the NCAA three umpire system, have a good grasp on the NCAA rules and are want to boost their game to a new level |
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You will receive information on and off the field with an effective hands-on and direct approach |
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Q&A session with clinicians |
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On-field session to go over NCAA 3-Umpire System (as needed) |
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Umpire to Clinician ratio: 3 to 1 |
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Feedback following each game worked |
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Will work two games at each position over three days (six full games) |
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DVDs of each game worked on the stadium field (field & plate views) |
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Beverages and lunch provided each day |
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Lodging for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (you will be required to share a room or you may get your own room at your own expense) |
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Campers are responsible for providing their own transportation to the camp |
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When notified of your acceptance to the camp you will be responsible for sending your $400 non-refundable registration fee within one week.
If a check is not received within that time frame, you will be removed from the acceptance list
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CONTACT |
Susie Benzel • 918 809-7977 • susiebenzel@cox.net
Download Application Form
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CAMP NAME |
Next Level Performance - Fastpitch Umpire Camp |
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DATES |
September 24-26, 2010 |
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LOCATION |
Denton, TX - University of North Texas |
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STAFF |
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Kevin Davis |
NLP Camp Coordinator
5 - WCWS Umpire
Works: PAC 10, Big 12, WAC, MWC
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Winn Garrett |
DI Postseason Umpire - Regionals
Works: Big 12 (CC), MWC, WAC, Southland, Sunbelt
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Steve McCown |
DI Postseason Umpire - Regionals & Supers
Works: Big 12 (CC), SEC, MWC, WAC, Southland, Sunbelt
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COST |
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$125 |
Deadline for registration August 30, 2010 |
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ABOUT |
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The Advanced Camp is designed for the umpire that is currently working NCAA DI or DII games. The emphasis is to sharpen each umpire's own personal skills and abilities into readiness for the postseason stage. The umpire will be expected to be knowledgeable in theory and practice with the current NCAA SUIP Mechanics.
Note: This camp is designed for educational purposes and not as a "recruiting" venue
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Each umpire will receive instruction and evaluation of his/her games by using video, classroom, chalk-talk, and in-game pointers. All games will be using the NCAA SUIP 3-Umpire system and all umpires will work all positions during the camp. Each umpire's individual game will consist of 3 - 7 innings of work and then discussion. |
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Camp attendees are responsible for the cost of travel & lodging. Camp lodging TBA |
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Campers will receive a great education, camp shirt, innovative ideas, eye-opening concepts and a deeper understanding of the Collegiate Umpire |
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NextLevelPerformance is all about challenging, guiding and building you, the collegiate (or future collegiate) umpire, toward knowing and working in detail what the NCAA Softball Umpire Improvement Program Philosophies and Mechanics are all about. NLP camps will push you, educate you, and assist you in building your professional performance in reaching YOUR NEXT LEVEL. |
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CONTACT |
Kevin Davis • Camps.NLP@gmail.com |
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CAMP NAME |
Umpire Evaluation Camp |
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DATES |
October 1-3, 2010 |
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LOCATION |
National Training Center, Softball Complex, Clermont, FL |
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STAFF |
Evaluators/Observers:
Ed Crane
Roger Berube
Steve Hanney
Hoss Jones
Diane Kenall
Will Lieske
Harlan Rosenberg
Richie Ryals
Coordinators for the following conferences will be in attendance:
C-USA, SEC, ACC, Sunbelt, MEAC, Peach Belt, A-Sun, Sunshine State, Southland, Big 12, Big South and Florida's local Junior Colleges
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COST |
$175.00 |
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ABOUT |
Field and classroom work prior to the event.
Video of plate work.
Written evaluation for each game.
This camp will be beneficial to anyone who is interested in doing college ball or for those who are looking to hone their skills. Attending this camp does NOT guarantee a spot in any conference.
Hotel provided by tournament - 2 umpires per room
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CONTACT |
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CAMP NAME: |
Next Level College Umpire Camp |
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DATES: |
October 1-3 - 2010 |
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LOCATION: |
Phoenix (Peoria), AZ |
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STAFF: |
Emily Alexander
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Former SUIP Staff, PAC 10 Observer |
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Frank Amparano |
PAC 10 Observer |
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Steve Arnold |
WCWS Umpire |
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Mike Bartling |
WCWS Umpire |
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Glenda Bates |
DI Super Regional & DII Championship Umpire |
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Marty Makar |
Former SUIP Observation Team, PAC 10 Observer |
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Bob Marcialis |
DI Super Regional Umpire |
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Greg Schmidt |
Former SUIP Observation Team, PAC 10 Observer |
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COST: |
$250 - first $100 is due when you are accepted for the camp, and it is not refundable.
$200 for those not needing a room
$300 for those requesting a single room
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ABOUT: |
This camp is designed for umpires currently working college softball.
NCAA rules and mechanics will be used.
Competition will be between Arizona Junior Colleges and ASA Gold Teams
Camp is limited to 48 umpires
Umpires will be evaluated at least once at each of the three positions.
Accommodations are at LaQuinta (or a comparable hotel). Double occupancy. Includes breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.
Joanne Venditto - Coordinator/Assigner for PAC 10 & Big West has been invited
Dave Neidlinger - Coordinator/Assigner for Mountain West & WAC has been invited
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CONTACT: |
Steve Arnold • 520 405-7931 • ARNINTUCS@aol.com
Mike Bartling • mbart@gmail.com
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CAMP NAME |
Collegiate Development Camp |
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DATES |
October 1 - 3, 2010 |
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LOCATION |
Normal, IL |
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STAFF |
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Sally Walker |
WCWS Umpire |
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Lisa Harvey |
WCWS Umpire |
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Susie Benzel |
WCWS Umpire |
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Scott Thomas |
WCWS Umpire |
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Keith Kearney |
WCWS Umpire |
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COST |
$225.00 |
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Camp is held in conjunction with the State Farm Illinois Collegiate Championship |
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First 20 eligible umpires will be accepted. You will be notified immediately of your acceptance and will be responsible for sending your $225 non-refundable registration fee within one week of your notification. If a check is not received within that time your reservation will be voided. |
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Application deadline is July 31. Selections will be made the first week of August. |
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Required: Friday, October 1 at 7:00 PM - Q&A and Topic Discussion |
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Saturday & Sunday, October 2 & 3 - NCAA DI games using 3-umpire system played at Normal Softball Complex |
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Camp will provide information concerning the standard mechanics, positioning and philosophy that is to be used by all NCAA College Softball Umpires |
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You will receive information on and off the field with an effective hands-on and direct approach |
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Camp is for umpires who have a working knowledge of NCAA 3-umpire mechanics and NCAA rules |
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Experience working NCAA Division I softball is required |
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Feedback following each game worked |
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You will work at least on plate game and a base game at each position |
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Beverages and Lunch provided each day |
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Lodging for Friday and Saturday nights (you will be required to share a room or you may get your own room at your own expense) |
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Campers are responsible for providing their own transportation to the camp |
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CONTACT |
Download Application Form
Sally Walker • 217 377-5592 • sewalker06@gmail.com
Send application Form to: sewalker06@gmail.com
Download Camp Information
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CAMP NAME: |
Lurline Hamilton Camp |
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DATES: |
October 8, 9, 10 - 2010 |
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LOCATION: |
Sugar Land, Texas |
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STAFF: |
Lurline Hamilton
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Multi Conference Coordinator |
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Dora Martinez |
DI Postseason Umpire |
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Rodney Roth |
DI Postseason Umpire |
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COST: |
$200 |
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ABOUT: |
Classroom session: Friday, October 8, 7:00-10:00 pm at host hotel
Tournament Games: Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10. All umpires will be observed and evaluated at each position.
First 42 umpires to register will be accepted. Registration must be accompanied by the first $100 of the camp fee. It is non-refundable.
Motel accommodations provided by Sugar Land Softball Committee.
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CONTACT: |
Lurline Hamilton • 225 266-2628 • lurlinehamilton@yahoo.com |
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CAMP NAME: |
College Softball Umpire Development Camp |
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DATES: |
October 9 & 10 - 2010 |
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LOCATION: |
Newark, CA |
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STAFF: |
Steve Arnold
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WCWS Umpire |
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Others |
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COST: |
$100 - Camp Registration
$35 - Tournament Observation per date
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ABOUT: |
Camp offers eight hours of instruction, lunch and camp shirt.
Observers from PAC-10, Big West, PCSC and Junior College will be present to observe umpires working the 2010 Battle of the Bay Collegiate Softball Tournament.
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CONTACT: |
Randy Goudy • 707 315-6910 • beniciauic@comcast.net
Download Registration Form
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CAMP NAME: |
Collegiate Umpire Fastpitch Camp |
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DATES: |
November 19-21 - 2010 |
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LOCATION: |
Irvine, CA - Bill Barber Complex |
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STAFF: |
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Smokey Edds |
WCWS Umpire |
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Willie Newman |
WCWS Umpire |
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Kevin Davis |
WCWS Umpire |
Steve Arnold
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WCWS Umpire |
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Emily Alexander |
Former SUIP Staff |
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Ed Crane |
Former SUIP Staff |
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Jim Sanderson |
Collegiate Observer |
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Roger Denny |
Collegiate Observer |
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COST: |
$250 - Camp Registration
Deadline: September 30 - Late Registration $300
No Refunds
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Camp will Provide |
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An exposure opportunity for umpires with goals of expanding or enhancing their collegiate schedule |
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A setting for umpires seeking an instructional atmosphere that supports the NCAA Softball Umpire Improvement Program |
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3-umpire emphasis focusing on philosophy and in-depth concepts and coverage |
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Post game evaluation - umpire analysis and critque |
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Camp Details |
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First Come/First Served |
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Friday night classroom |
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Games will start early Saturday and Sunday mornings |
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Umpires will work 3-4 camp games on Saturday or Sunday and work tournament games on the opposite day |
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Umpires will be paid $15 a game for 3-umpire camp games and $30 a game for 2-umpire tournament games. Recoup your camp fees! |
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Each camper will get a camp gift. Lunch is provided to campers on the day they are working 3-umpire games. |
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Dave Neidlinger - coordinator for WAC, MWC, RMAC - will be observing at the camp. |
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