AMATEUR UMPIRING:

The Umpire's Resource Center - for all your umpiring needs (an ABUA affiliate).

The Amateur Baseball Umpire Homepage - This educational web site has been maintained by Brent McLaren since it first appeared in February 1995. Brent is an umpire, teacher, and also the author of several computer software programs.

C.E.B. - The European Baseball Confederation - the British Baseball Federation's governing body.

Irish Baseball & Softball Umpires Association - Umpire association serving the Irish Baseball & Softball Federation.

Czech Baseball Umpire Association - The official Czech umpires' website.

F.I.B.S. Comitato Nazionale Arbitri - Italian umpires' website.

Umpire.It - Italian umpires' association.

Dutch Baseball and Softball Umpires Union (BUBS) - Umpiring in Holland.

Baseball SA Umpire Development - Information on Umpiring in South Australia.

NASO - National Association of Sports Officials.

Referee Magazine - US magazine for sports officials.

Martin Weber - Website of German Bundesliga and C.E.B. umpire Martin Weber.

PROFESSIONAL UMPIRING:

The professional umpire's page - site for Minor League umpires.

The Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring - One of two umpire schools providing courses designed specifically for training umpires for umpiring in professional baseball. The five-week full course is run in Florida every January, and shorter courses are also run at other times of the year.

The Harry Wendelstedt School for Umpires - This is the other pro umpire school.

AMLU - Association of Minor League Umpires (official website).

World Umpires Association - The Major League umpire association (official website).

MLB umpire listing - From the major League website. Follow links to individual umpire biogs.

EQUIPMENT:

Honig's - OUR SPONSOR

Gerry Davis Sports - Umpire equipment supplier established by Major League umpire Gerry Davis.

Cliff Keen Athletics - Turn to Cliff Keen Athletic for a selection of softball and baseball umpire wear, including the popular Major League-style shirts.

Lester's Upstate Sports - Lester's Upstate Sports is your one stop shop for the best quality uniforms and protective gear for umpires and referees. Major League customer service to match.

Major League Umpires LLC - Initially a venture promoting the WestVest line of professional umpire equipment and accessories. Now includes other Wilson umpiring goodies.

Nautilus Ergonomically designed PLATE SHOES - Allegedly the most comfortable umpire shoes in the industry. Guarenteed or your money back! Look for style #1522.

West Vest equipment - Home of the original hard-shell chest protector designed by former Major League umpire Joe West.

+POS - Makers of "Body Armor".

US AMATEUR UMPIRE ASSOCIATIONS:

California Baseball Umpires Association - High School Unit covering games in Southern California.

CBUA, NE - Home page for the New England College Baseball Umpires Association.

Cranberry Baseball League Umpires - The Cranberry Baseball League, founded in 1960, provides a venue for the best amateur, collegiate and former professional baseball players, coaches and umpires in Southeastern Massachusetts. Collegiate umpires are invited to apply for staff openings.

Eastern Ontario Umpire Association - The EOUA exists to provide a forum for training and dialogue between umpires from across many leagues and systems. We do not assign umpires to games, but through our regular meetings seek to increase the skills, mechanics and knowledge of all our members.

Fox Valley Blues Umpires Association (Illinois) - The Fox Valley Blues Umpires Association (FVB) provides baseball and softball umpiring services in Northern Illinois, including Chicago and suburbs. FVB boasts a strong training program, very flexible scheduling and has been hailed as the fastest growing association in the Chicagoland area.

Greater Taunton ABUA - Umpire board serving the Greater Taunton Area Baseball Community.

Marietta Umpires Association - An 80+ member organization, we cover 34 high schools in 6 counties in the north metropolitan area of Atlanta.

MN AABC Mississippi Baseball Association - Travelling Baseball Association for 27 communities.

New Hampshire Baseball Umpires Association - Providing trained umpires for all levels of baseball in New Hampshire.

Pinellas County Umpires - We are a group of baseball officials that works in Pinellas County, Florida. We officiate youth baseball at Northwest Baseball Field in St. Petersburg, FL. Also AAU and Adult League baseball. We are always looking for umpires. If you're good, we want you. If you're new, we'll train you. If you are interested in joining Pinellas County Umpires as an official, or having us book officials for your league, e-mail or call Bob Sutton, booking agent, at (727) 546-5320.

San Diego County Baseball Umpires Association - The most respected and highly regarded umpire association in Southern California. Responsible for all Federation (H.S.) Baseball in San Diego County and numerous youth and adult leagues.

Staten Island Baseball Umpires Association - Serves the tri-state NYC area sandlot baseball leagues.

Upstate New York CBUA - The Upstate New York Collegiate Baseball Umpires Association is a collection of almost 80 umpires that assigns and umpires, in conjunction with the ECAC, almost every college in New York, outside of the Metro New York area.

Washington County Umpires' Association - This site features articles on umpiring, mechanics and rules. In addition, there are monthly rules quizzes for pro baseball and youth league.

West Coast Umpires Association - The West Coast Baseball Umpires Association has been in existence since 1949. It's of service to the sport of baseball in West central Florida and the officials who work it. For the past fifty-two years, the organization has worked to promote the avocation of baseball umpiring and has dedicated itself to the continued growth of the sport in greater Tampa Bay area.