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.

SoCal Umpire Classic

SoCal Umpire Classic
2 & 3-Man Clinic
February 10-12, 2012
Angels Stadium
Palm Springs, CA

Tuition Costs:
$190.00

Includes:
Clinic T-shirts
Embroidered Caps
Video Reviewed Cage Work
Clinic Manuals
Lunch Saturday and Sunday
Graduation Certificates

What to Bring:

Materials:
Pencils/Pens, Rulebooks

Equipment: All base and plate equipment

Uniform: Full uniforms for both plate and bases.

Important Dates and Times:

Friday, February 10, 2012
Registration – 5 – 6 p.m.
Orientation and Classroom – 6 – 9 p.m.

Saturday, February 11, 2012
Instruction (Field Work, Live Games, Cage
Work, & Classroom Session) – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lunch – 12 noon
Optional Classroom – 7 – 9 p.m.

Sunday, February 12, 2012
Instruction (Field Work Live Games, Cage
Work, & Classroom Session) – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lunch – 12 noon
Commencement – 5 p.m.

Accommodations:

To be determined soon.

Rooms will be available at a special clinic rate of $37.50 per night, including tax, double occupancy, for out-of-town students.
Single rooms available for $75.00 per night.

Rooms will be reserved through the clinic. If a roommate is preferred, umpires must notify us by February 1.

Clinic Facilities:

Angels Stadium
1901 East Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
GPS: 33°49′6″N 116°31′33''W

CLICK HERE for details of what may be covered.

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