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Local, State & National Training Clinics, Schools

Requirements for At-Large, National, and/or UIC Assignments

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.

2024 State 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...

2024 State Clinic Information

Date Site Address Time
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

2024 District Umpire Clinics

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.

2024 District Umpire Clinic Schedules

District UIC Date Location/Virtual Address Time
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

Playing Rule Changes

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

Rule Clarifications, Plays, & Rule Comparisons

2023 USA Softball official rule clarifications, comparisons, and play examples

National Umpire Schools

USA Softball provides a select number of national Umpire Schools each year. For details on the 2024 National Umpire Schools, Please click this link

Umpire Manual

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