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

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.

Sample Meal Plan Menus

Sample Breakfast Menu

Served Monday-Saturday

Breakfast will be served as a buffett and will include a large variety of breakfast foods such as:

Pancakes
French Toast
Eggs
Fried Potatoes
Bacon
Sausage
Biscuits and Gravy

Sample Lunch Menu

Served Monday-Saturday

Each day students with lunch meal plan may choose one of the following:

Available Everyday
1/2 lb. Hamburger
Turkey Breast Sandwich on Wheat
Ham and Swiss on Rye
Grilled Chicken Breast w/ Cheese

All above sandwiches include lettuce, tomato, pickle, all condiments, chips, fruit and a drink.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Chef's Salad w/ Ham, Turkey, and Cheese

Salads include fruit and a drink.

Daily Specials
Lasagna, Caesar Salad, and Garlic Bread

Tuesday
Country Fried Chicken w/ White Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn

Wednesday
Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, and a Roll

Thursday
Italian Meatballs and Baked Ziti, Garden Salad, and Bread Sticks

Friday
Barbeque Pork, Baked Beans, and Potato Salad

Saturday
Baked Pork chops, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and a Roll

Each of these specials includes a drink

Also available for additional costs are soups, chips, crackers, fruit, drinks, and assorted candy & candy bars.

Sample Dinner Menu

Served Monday-Sunday

Bacon Cheeseburger w/ Lettuce, Tomato, French Fries and a Pickle

Turkey Breast Sandwich w/ Lettuce, Tomato, Choice of Bread, Chips or Fries, and a Pickle

Triple Decker Club Sandwich on Choice of Toast w/ Turkey or Ham, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Fries, and a Pickle

Philly Cheese Steak w/ Onions, Peppers, Provolone Cheese on a Hoagie Roll, w/ French Fries and a Pickle

Chicken Breast Sandwich (Grilled or Fried) w/ Monterey Cheese, and Fries and a Pickle

Spaghetti and Meatballs or Italian Sausage w/ House Salad, and Roll & Butter

Taco and Burrito Mexican Bar

Roasted Chicken and Vegetables w/ Potatoes and Dinner Rolls

All meals will be served with soft drinks and some meals will be served with after dinner desserts.

All of the meals above are those which came from either the menu of last year's school, or suggested possible meals for this year. Some daily meals may have changed or been replaced for this year.

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