Welcome To OCBOA

Southern California’s OCBOA is an Umpire Training and Educational organization that schedules umpires to officiate all California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) games at every level (Freshman, JV, and Varsity) of High School Baseball in Orange County, including the Southern Section playoffs. The OCBOA is recognized for its excellence in umpire development and training.

OCBOA provides a training program with the purpose of developing the complete high school umpire in all areas:

• Complete knowledge of CIF rules, the intent of these rules, and access to the latest rule interpretations
• Comprehensive mechanics knowledge and its execution in the field
• Game management skills to handle difficult situations and promote the integrity of the game
• Professionalism in all actions on and off the field
• Adherence to the proper protocols for high school umpires.

Upcoming Events

Instructional Classroom/Clinic Dates

1. 11/19/22 – 3-Man Clinic – Hart Park
2. 12/12/22 – General Meeting #1 – Santiago Middle School
3. 12/17/22 – 2-Man Clinic – Location TBA
4. 01/03/23 – Instructional Meeting #2 – Santiago Middle School – First/Second Year Officials Only
5. 01/10/23 – Instructional Meeting #2 – Via Zoom – Rest of Membership
6. 01/21/23 – 1-Man Clinic – JSerra High School
7. 01/23/23 – Instructional Meeting #3 – Santiago Middle School
8. 02/04/23 – Cage Clinic (Cypress High School)
9. 02/06/23 – Instructional Meeting #4 – Via Zoom
10. 02/27/23 – Instructional Meeting #5 – Via Zoom
11. 03/06/23 – Instructional Meeting #6 – Santiago Middle School
12. 03/20/23 – Make-Up Meeting (Mandatory for 1st and 2nd Year Members) – Via Zoom
13. 04/24/23 – Play Off Meeting (By Invitation) – Santiago Middle School

All meetings will begin promptly at 6:30 PM. Clinic Start Times – 9:00AM – Check in begins at 8:30AM