Providing formal, supervised training for students to qualify for umpire positions in professional, college, high school, independent professional, and youth baseball.

Local Clinics

Whats New:

Three MLB Instructors Added to the Wendelstedt Staff

We are pleased to announce that Ron Kulpa and Doug Eddings are both returning to the Wendelstedt Staff after a short hiatus. In addition, Bob Davidson has also joined the staff. This increases the number of MLB umpires to 14. In combination with the 17 Minor League umpires on our staff, you will receive instruction from the most experienced umpire staff available. You can join us for the 2012 Pro School by Clicking Here.

In the News and Around the Bases:

Today Show Visits the Wendelstedt Umpire School

Jenna Wolfe and the Today Show staff recently made a visit to the Wendelstedt Umpire School, where Jenna learned some of the ropes of making in in professional baseball. CLICK HERE to see the brief training Jenna endured.

Recent Events:

ChiTown Classic A Huge Success

Chicago area umpires were recently treated to a terrific clinic. Wendelstedt instructors covered several areas of the rulebook, as well as comprehensive field and cage instruction. We are pleased to announce that 10 scholarship grants for our five-week professional course were awarded during this event. Be a part of our next scheduled clinic where we will be handing out scholarships by enrolling with the SoCal Umpire Classic.

Caribbean Umpire Classic

Caribbean Umpire Classic
2-Man Clinic
December 2 - 9, 2012
Departing Miami, FL

Tuition Costs:

	Inside Cabin	Balcony Cabin
By 4/31/12	$749.00	$1099.00
After 4/31/12	$849.00	$1149.00

Costs are per person. One additional, non-participating guest allowed for double registration costs. Registration will end on 8/1/2012.

Tuition Includes:
17 Hours of Clinic Instruction
7 Day Carnival Cruise incl. Port Charges and Taxes
Gratuities
All Food Accommodations
Ship Entertainment
Clinic T-Shirts
Embroidered Caps
Name Tags
Clinic Manual
Graduation Certificate

Does Not Include:
Drink Costs
Travel to Port in Miami

What to Bring:

Materials:
Pencils/Pens, Rulebooks

Equipment: Mask

Uniform: Athletic wear. Umpire uniforms are not required.

Important Dates and Times:

Sunday, 12/2 - Depart Miami - 4 p.m.
Orientation and Class - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Monday, 12/3 - At Sea
Class - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/4 - Cozumel, MEX
Class - 5 - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, 12/5 - At Sea
Class - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 12/6 - Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Class - 5 - 7 p.m.
Friday, 12/7 - Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Class - 4 - 6 p.m.
Saturday, 12/8 - At Sea
Class - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, 12/9 - Return to Miami - 8 a.m.

Accommodations:

Carnival Valor Cruise Line

CLICK HERE for details of what may be covered.

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