The requirements for any State At Large, National, or Umpire in Chief Assignments for the 2024 season are as follows: The individual must be registered, background checked, and Safe Sport Compliant. The individual must attend one of the following, an USA Softball of Michigan Umpire State Clinic, an USA Softball of Detroit Umpire School or an USA Softball Umpire National School. The umpire must also be in good standing with the USA Softball of Michigan program. If any umpire is given an assignment before the requirements are met, and the requirements are not met by their assigned deadline, that assignment will be taken away. For any individual who is assigned as a local or guest local umpire it is strongly recommended that they attend one of the Schools or Clinics.
For the first time in a few years, USA Softball of Michigan is proud to announce that we will be offering in-person State Umpire clinics in preparation for the upcoming 2024 season! We are excited about reconnecting and educating our Michigan umpires and look forward to gathering as an umpire family to celebrate and enhance our great game. Doors at both sites will open at 8 am with sessions starting at 9 am. Sessions should end at 1 pm. There is no admission charge to attend. There will be no lunch period. There is no virtual option for the 2024 season. This year's State Clinic options are listed below...
Date | Site | Address | Time |
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February 24, 2024 | Midland, Calvary Baptist Academy - West Campus | 4417 W Wackerly St., Midland MI 48640 | 9am-1pm |
March 10, 2024 | Holland, Macatawa Bay Middle School | 3700 140th Ave, Holland, MI 49424 | 9am-1pm |
Each year, districts host their own umpire clinics. These clinics are held to review updated information from the national office as well as to deal with more localized issues for the upcoming season. These are important components to the overall USA Softball of Michigan's Umpire Program. You do not have to be an umpire registered in one of those districts to attend that location.
District | UIC | Date | Location/Virtual | Address | Time |
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1 | Vacant | N/A | Please attend nearby option | N/A | N/A |
2 | Mike Aumack | 3/16/24 | Portage City Hall | 7900 S. Westnedge, Portage | 1pm-4pm |
3 | Michael Brown | 3/18/24 | Michael Brown Homestead | 4 Shadywood Ln. Battle Creek | 3 pm |
4 * | Jim Connors | 4/7/24 | Saline Rec. Center | 1866 Woodland Dr. E, Saline | 9am-2pm |
5 * | Bernie Nabozny | 4/7/24 | Saline Rec. Center | 1866 Woodland Dr. E, Saline | 9am-2pm |
6 * | Ed Michowski | 4/7/24 | Saline Rec. Center | 1866 Woodland Dr. E, Saline | 9am-2pm |
7 | Tony Garza | Westwood Middle School | 1525 Mt. Mercy Dr. NW, G. Rapids | ||
8 | Craig Kuipers | 4/8/24 | Holland Charter Township | 353 N. 120th Ave, Holland | 6pm-9:30pm |
9 | Nick Pulaski | Mona Shoes High School | 700 Woodside Rd. Norton Shores | ||
10 | Vacant | N/A | Please attend nearby option | N/A | N/A |
11 | Matt Salisbury | 1/25/24, 2/1/24 | Gier Park Community Center | 7pm-9pm | |
11 | Matt Salisbury | 4/14/24 | Gier Park Community Center | 10am-1pm | |
13 | Andy Gayden | 4/22/24 | DCER Office | 10183 Lapeer Rd, Davison | 6pm-8pm |
14 | Brian Larsen | 6pm-8pm | |||
15 | Rick Havercroft | 2/7, 3/6, 4/3 | Calvary Baptist Church | 4417 W. Wackerly St., Midland | 6:30pm |
16 | Jason Gehoski | 2/7, 3/6, 4/3 | Calvary Baptist Church | 4417 W. Wackerly St., Midland | 6:30pm |
17 | Vacant | 2/7, 3/6, 4/3 | Calvary Baptist Church | 4417 W. Wackerly St., Midland | 6:30pm |
19 | Steve Allen | 3/17/24 | Fallen Timbers | 13901 US-31, Beulah | 12pm-2pm |
20 | Steve Allen | 4/14//24 | Pine Squirrel | 1600 S. Otsego Ave, Gaylord | 12pm-4pm |
21 | Scott Kelly | ||||
22 | Ted Hagelee | Lake Superior St.- Norris Ctr. | 1000 Meridian St, Salt Ste Marie |
Official USA Softball Playing Rule changes for the 2023 season. This takes you to the "Umpire" portion of the USA Softball national website. Once there, click the link for the 2023 Playing Rule Changes
2023 USA Softball official rule clarifications, comparisons, and play examples
USA Softball provides a select number of national Umpire Schools each year. For details on the 2024 National Umpire Schools, Please click this link
Official USA Softball Umpire Manual for the 2024 season. This takes you to the "Umpire" portion of the USA Softbal national website. Once there, click the link for the 2024 Umpire Manual