Course Overview

Course Details

Our umpire school will convene January 2, 2012 and conclude February 6, 2012. The school is located in Daytona Beach, Florida and travel arrangements should be made to Daytona Beach or Orlando. The school is a 10 minute cab ride from the Daytona International Airport or bus terminals, and a quick shuttle ride from the Orlando International Airport. If you choose to fly into Orlando, and need a ride to our resort, we suggest that you utilize the services of DOTS Shuttle Service. This can be found at www.dots-daytonabeach.com.

The school living quarters for students will be the La Playa Resorts and Suites on beautiful Daytona Beach. There will be two students assigned to one large room. This hotel has all the facilities you need to make your stay on the beach a pleasant one while attending the school. Each room is equipped with color T. V., telephone, two large beds, and microwave and refrigerator. Each student will be held responsible for towels, linens, blankets, or other items taken from the hotel, costs of same to be charged to the student. This is the agreement between the student and the school. The student is personally responsible for any damage to hotel facilities, however, all costs for internet, parking, local phone calls, etc. will be waived while in attendance. Students having guests, or that request a single room will pay for the single room rate. Reservations must be made through Mr. Wendelstedt. Your address while in attendance will be:

La Playa Inn and Suites
2500 N. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32118

Do not be confused by our temporary mailing address at 100 Minges Creek Pl., Suite A205, Battle Creek, MI 49015. This is the Wendelstedt Umpire School office.

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Travel

Plan to arrive at the La Playa by 3:00 p.m., January 2, 2012. Return travel can be planned to suit the schedule, which follows. Our graduation banquet will be held February 5, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. We welcome and encourage our students to invite their friends and families to join us on this special evening. Each students banquet is included in the cost of tuition, however, guests may attend for a small fee each.
Evaluation day will be February 6th. All students must vacate the hotel premises by noon February 7, 2012. Students may leave at any time after their evaluation on February 6th. At this evaluation, each student receives word on their work. Whether they are going into pro baseball, are on the reserve list, headed for college or independent leagues will be discussed. If students are planning on leaving on the 6th, please, in order that you may attend the evaluation day process, schedule your departures after 4:00 p.m.
We pay great attention to every student. We act as your family away from home and we strive to make this school the most rewarding 5 weeks of your life.

Reporting to School

It is most important that all students report to the La Playa Inn in Daytona Beach, Florida, by 3:00 p.m., January 2, 2012. After checking into the hotel our instructors will direct you to our offices in the hotel for school registration. At our opening meeting at 5:00 p.m., January 2, 2012, we will introduce our staff instructors and then give an outline of our program. Students reporting before January 2, 2012 pay a discounted hotel rate, however, should make their early reservations directly through the hotel. You can do this by contacting Monica at 386-672-0990.

What to Bring

Although student must bring a protective cup, it is not necessary to purchase an umpire uniform or equipment to attend the school. The school provides all necessary equipment for the training period. Those students wishing to bring their own personal umpiring equipment may do so. All others will be supplied use of our equipment for the school term. School will provide students new combo caps, rule books and T-shirts. Students should be sure to purchase their own protective cup.

Students should bring a jacket and tie for dress evenings. The students are required to bring with them clothing for warm and cold weather, umpire uniforms if they have them, and some old clothes as they will play many ball games. With eight diamonds available at all times, each student will umpire daily in drills, control situations, cages, and LIVE games.

Course Curriculum

One clock hour is equal to 50 minutes of instructor led training followed by an appropriate break.

The grading scale is as follows:
A – Excellent
B – Above Average
C – Average
D – Below Average
E – Poor

This scale is used to determine proficiency in the following areas:

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