Updates

Updated: June 4, 2019

In partnership with Guy Lemmon and the Ryan Lemmon Foundation, OCBOA has created a unique video to encourage fans in the stands to become umpires on the field. It is professionally done and enlists commentary from both MLB announcers as well as our own OCBOA umpires.  The video was a collaboration of a lot of people and has been extremely well received. CIF SS has already posted our video to their YouTube page!

Feel free to share with anyone you think might enjoy the video depicting this very human side of sports. If you enjoyed this video please “Post”, “Like”, ‘Share”, “Retweet” on your Facebook, Twitter feeds, and any other social media accounts.

This tool is another example of what sets us apart from all other units in all other sports. Your BOD has been focused on fundraising, recruitment and membership retention. I am extremely proud of the OCBOA and everything we have accomplished together.

Here is the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0DCK44H8FQ

Updated: May 8, 2019

Below are the results to week #5 of “You Make the Call” for the 2019 season. We had 50 members submit answers.

Here is the YouTube link to the video for you to review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNwLj5W3A_Q

Question #1: Ruling?

Answer: Obstruction.  While the obstruction occurred prior to the runner touching second base, the umpire is tasked with nullifying the act of obstruction.  Because the play at third was close, award the runner third base.

It is the opinion of the instructional staff on this particular play, that the fielder’s actions hindered the runner in his attempt to attain 3rd base. Again, this is a judgement call but as an umpire we have the authority to award multiple bases if that would nullify the act of obstruction.

Results: 23 correct responses.

Question #2: If the runner missed second base, he should be called out on proper appeal?

Answer: False.

If the fielder’s actions obstructed and caused the runner to miss the base, the runner would NOT be called out on proper appeal.

Results: 24 correct responses.

Question #3: Obstruction is always an immediate dead ball?

Answer: False.

​In High School baseball, obstruction is always a delayed-dead ball.

Results: 48 correct responses.

I hope everyone enjoyed our instructional and “You Make the Call” videos that were released throughout the season.

Updated: April 30, 2019

I would like to thank Paul Carvo for bringing an error to my attention that I did not catch. On the OCBOA 3-man overview and playoff PowerPoint presentation in regard to U1’s flyball coverage area with R2, R&R3 less than two outs, U1 (positioned in deep B) will have routine flyballs hit to CF to RF. In the previous version, I mistakenly said U1 will go out on these flyballs. As a reminder, we DO NOT go out on flyballs from the middle of the infield. I apologize for any confusion this might have caused.

I have updated the playoff PowerPoint presentation and the OCBOA 3-man overview document to correct this error. Both documents are attached via Drobox.

Congratulations to those who received a playoff assignment. It is very important to have a good pre-game with your partners. We recommend arriving at the game site an hour and a half prior to game time.

Have fun and enjoy the experience!

Christopher Torres
OCBOA Instructional Chairman
christorres0612@gmail.com
https://ocboa.com/instruction-updates/
https://www.facebook.com/OCBOA/

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Please review the following playoff information.

As I mentioned at our playoff meeting, I have posted the PowerPoint presentation for all to view. Please review this information as you deem necessary.

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KrFc8iyluuduL_klKFS_BeeOjL-1R2rd

Some important information for the upcoming Playoff season.

PROTESTS: Leave a rule book in your car or in the locker room. 2 of the 3 Umpires are to get together and consult the Rule Book to arrive at a decision.

EJECTIONS: For the playoffs, you MUST call Steve Wanamaker immediately after the game. And the ejection report MUST be done by 8:00pm on the OCBOA website, same day of the game. The ejection report should be written up as a crew. Make sure someone proofreads it, make it sound as professional as possible. Proper grammar, spelling, etc.

WALK-UP MUSIC: No profanity is allowed. If you hear something, at the half inning, flag down the Game Site Administrator (who you should already be in touch with prior to the game) and ask them to pass the word to the announcers/booth etc, that you have been instructed to shut down any music with profanity. And note this in your game report.

UMPIRE UNIFORM: The entire crew needs to match. Pants will need to charcoal grey, either Honigs, Gerry Davis, or Poly Spandex. Black shirt with thin white stripe on the side is the default shirt. Make sure to wear your CBUA patch and CIF hat. Also, no numbers.

MEDIA: Photographers cannot be in live ball area. Need to be behind fence, or in a marked off area.

BATTING PRACTICE: If this is brought to your attention, ask the Head Coach if they wish to protest (protest must be noted prior to the start of the game). If they do, mark it as a protest, and email Chris Torres, Steve Wanamaker, and Gary Gilman immediately after your game.

BASEBALLS: During the 2019 CIF Southern Section Baseball Playoffs, the Rawlings CIF-SS Baseball will be the MANDATORY Baseball for ALL Playoff games. The Southern Section office will furnish these baseballs for the Championship Finals and Division 1 Semifinals. If they do not have approved baseballs with the proper stamp, you are to write this information on your score card and play the game. After the game, email Chris Torres, Steve Wanamaker, and Gary Gilman immediately.

BENCH JOCKEYING: Not to be tolerated. Get it early. If you let it go, you will have trouble shutting it down later. This includes but not limited to, tongue rolling, comments to the opposing team, orchestrated dugout activity, etc…Get it early.

PLATE MEETING: Plate Umpire is the only one who should be talking. When going over your pregame, bring up anything you think should be mentioned by the PU. If the Crew Chief is not the plate umpire, the PU should point out to the coaches who is the Crew Chief.

MECHANICS: All 3-man mechanics the same as 2018. Attached is a PDF 3-man mechanics manual from CBUA.

PITCH COUNT: It was suggested that at the plate meeting, to mention to the coaches that every half inning confirm with each other the pitch count. This is only a suggestion for the coaches. If they choose to do this or not, that’s on them. If a dispute comes up, give them a “reasonable” amount of time (2 minutes) to agree. If not, the home book is what will be the official count.

Link to CIF playoff bulletin is listed below. Please review this information prior to your game.

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KrFc8iyluuduL_klKFS_BeeOjL-1R2rd

Updated: April 27, 2019

Please review the following playoff information. The brackets will be released on Monday morning with assignments to follow shortly thereafter.

As I mentioned at our playoff meeting, I have posted the PowerPoint presentation for all to view. Please review this information as you deem necessary.

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KrFc8iyluuduL_klKFS_BeeOjL-1R2rd

Some important information for the upcoming playoff season.

PROTESTS: Leave a rule book in your car or in the locker room. 2 of the 3 Umpires are to get together and consult the Rule Book to arrive at a decision.

EJECTIONS: For the playoffs, you MUST call Steve Wanamaker immediately after the game. And the ejection report MUST be done by 8:00pm on the OCBOA website, same day of the game. The ejection report should be written up as a crew. Make sure someone proofreads it, make it sound as professional as possible. Proper grammar, spelling, etc.

WALK-UP MUSIC: No profanity is allowed. If you hear something, at the half inning, flag down the Game Site Administrator (who you should already be in touch with prior to the game) and ask them to pass the word to the announcers/booth etc, that you have been instructed to shut down any music with profanity. And note this in your game report.

UMPIRE UNIFORM: The entire crew needs to match. Pants will need to charcoal grey, either Honigs, Gerry Davis, or Poly Spandex. Black shirt with thin white stripe on the side is the default shirt. Make sure to wear your CBUA patch and CIF hat. Also, no numbers.

MEDIA: Photographers cannot be in live ball area. Need to be behind fence, or in a marked off area.

BATTING PRACTICE: If this is brought to your attention, ask the Head Coach if they wish to protest (protest must be noted prior to the start of the game). If they do, mark it as a protest, and email Chris Torres, Steve Wanamaker, and Gary Gilman immediately after your game.

BASEBALLS: During the 2019 CIF Southern Section Baseball Playoffs, the Rawlings CIF-SS Baseball will be the MANDATORY​ Baseball for ALL Playoff games. The Southern Section office will furnish these baseballs for the Championship Finals and Division 1 Semifinals. If they do not have approved baseballs with the proper stamp, you are to write this information on your score card and play the game. After the game, email Chris Torres, Steve Wanamaker, and Gary Gilman immediately.

BENCH JOCKEYING: Not to be tolerated. Get it early. If you let it go, you will have trouble shutting it down later. This includes but not limited to, tongue rolling, comments to the opposing team, orchestrated dugout activity, etc…Get it early.

PLATE MEETING: Plate Umpire is the only one who should be talking. When going over your pregame, bring up anything you think should be mentioned by the PU. If the Crew Chief is not the plate umpire, the PU should point out to the coaches who is the Crew Chief.

MECHANICS: All 3-man mechanics the same as 2018. Attached is a PDF 3-man mechanics manual from CBUA.

PITCH COUNT: It was suggested that at the plate meeting, to mention to the coaches that every half inning confirm with each other the pitch count. This is only a suggestion for the coaches. If they choose to do this or not, that’s on them. If a dispute comes up, give them a “reasonable” amount of time (2 minutes) to agree. If not, the home book is what will be the official count.

Link to CIF playoff bulletin is listed below. Please review this information prior to your game.

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KrFc8iyluuduL_klKFS_BeeOjL-1R2rd

Thank you for all the hard work and dedication this season!

Updated: April 23, 2019

Just to clarify and avoid any confusion, there is no change to the default uniform. It is the same it has been all season. Most of you are used to the default shirt described as black shirt with thin white stripe on the side. I apologize for any confusion in the email I sent yesterday.

Updated: April 22, 2019

Qualifications grids have been updated as of April 15th. It is your responsibility to confirm that your attendance grid is accurate. If there is anything missing, please let me know.

As I mentioned at our playoff meeting, I have posted the PowerPoint presentation for all to view. Please review this information as you deem necessary.

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KrFc8iyluuduL_klKFS_BeeOjL-1R2rd

Some important information for the upcoming playoff season.

PROTESTS: Leave a rule book in your car or in the locker room. 2 of the 3 Umpires are to get together and consult the Rule Book to arrive at a decision.

EJECTIONS: For the playoffs, you MUST call Steve Wanamaker immediately after the game. And the ejection report MUST be done by 8:00pm on the OCBOA website, same day of the game. The ejection report should be written up as a crew. Make sure someone proofreads it, make it sound as professional as possible. Proper grammar, spelling, etc.

WALK-UP MUSIC: No profanity is allowed. If you hear something, at the half inning, flag down the Game Site Administrator (who you should already be in touch with prior to the game) and ask them to pass the word to the announcers/booth etc, that you have been instructed to shut down any music with profanity. And note this in your game report.

UMPIRE UNIFORM: The entire crew needs to match. Pants will need to charcoal grey, either Honigs, Gerry Davis, or Poly Spandex. Black shirt with the white side panel is the default shirt. Make sure to wear your CBUA patch and CIF hat. Also, no numbers.

MEDIA: Photographers cannot be in live ball area. Need to be behind fence, or in a marked off area.

BATTING PRACTICE: If this is brought to your attention, ask the Head Coach if they wish to protest (protest must be noted prior to the start of the game). If they do, mark it as a protest, and email Chris Torres, Steve Wanamaker, and Gary Gilman immediately after your game.

BASEBALLS: During the 2019 CIF Southern Section Baseball Playoffs, the Rawlings CIF-SS Baseball will be the MANDATORY Baseball for ALL Playoff games. The Southern Section office will furnish these baseballs for the Championship Finals and Division 1 Semifinals. If they do not have approved baseballs with the proper stamp, you are to write this information on your score card and play the game. After the game, email Chris Torres, Steve Wanamaker, and Gary Gilman immediately.

BENCH JOCKEYING: Not to be tolerated. Get it early. If you let it go, you will have trouble shutting it down later. This includes but not limited to, tongue rolling, comments to the opposing team, orchestrated dugout activity, etc…Get it early.

PLATE MEETING: Plate Umpire is the only one who should be talking. When going over your pregame, bring up anything you think should be mentioned by the PU. If the Crew Chief is not the plate umpire, the PU should point out to the coaches who is the Crew Chief.

MECHANICS: All 3-man mechanics the same as 2018.

PITCH COUNT: It was suggested that at the plate meeting, to mention to the coaches that every half inning confirm with each other the pitch count. This is only a suggestion for the coaches. If they choose to do this or not, that’s on them. If a dispute comes up, give them a “reasonable” amount of time (2 minutes) to agree. If not, the home book is what will be the official count.

Link to CIF playoff bulletin is listed below. Please review this information prior to your game.

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KrFc8iyluuduL_klKFS_BeeOjL-1R2rd

Have a great final week of the season!

Updated: April 18, 2019

Below is the direct link to week #5 of “You Make the Call” for the 2019 season. It will close on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:00 p.m.

Link:  http://www.ocboa.com/ymtc

As a reminder, you are to apply high school rules to each of the videos that are sent.

Let’s finish the season strong!

Updated: April 12, 2019

The playoff event invite has been sent via Arbiter. Please check your arbiter and accept the invite if you are attending. As a reminder, attending the playoff meeting DOES NOT guarantee playoff assignments.

It is your responsibility to verify that your qualification grid is correct. If something is missing, please let me know right away. Here is the direct link to the qualifications grids: https://ocboa.com/qualification-grids/

Playoff meeting will be held at Foothill H.S. on Monday, April 15th and we will be starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. in the PE classroom located above the Event Center. The entire meeting will be in the PE classroom. Please do not arrive late, treat this as you would any OCBOA assignment.

Please come prepared for the playoff meeting. The OCBOA 3-man mechanics overview and CBUA 3-man and 4-man key concepts can be found our OCBOA website. Please review and print these documents prior to the playoff meeting. Here is the direct link to each of these documents: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwcjeJK70ikjUTNHSUdLUzViVDg

After the playoff meeting, we will start putting together a list of those who are eligible for potential playoff assignments. As previously mentioned, playoff assignments will depend on if a member has attended the required number of meetings, worked at least 9 varsity baseball games, had passing grades on Study guide and Classification Exam, attendance of playoff meeting, availability, and probably just as important the number of games that OCBOA is assigned.

Also, make sure your availability is up to date for April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd, and May 3rd. These are the dates of the wild card and first round games. Please double-check your date AND time blocks to make sure you are open during game times. Game times are usually 3:15pm.

Updated: April 10, 2019

Qualifications grids have been updated as of April 8th. It is your responsibility to confirm that your attendance grid is accurate. If there is anything missing, please let me know.

Please read the following information regarding the upcoming playoff meeting:

Playoff meeting will be held at Foothill H.S. on Monday, April 15th and we will be starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. in the PE classroom located above the Event Center. The entire meeting will be in the PE classroom. Please do not arrive late, treat this as you would any OCBOA assignment. It would be highly advisable to come with your 3-man mechanics print outs. There is mechanics manual, OCBOA 3-man mechanics overview, and CBUA 3-man key concepts that you should bring with you.

Attending the playoff meeting DOES NOT guarantee that you will receive a playoff assignment. Playoff assignments will depend on if a member has attended the required number of meetings, worked at least 9 varsity baseball games, had passing grades on Study guide and Classification Exam, attendance of playoff meeting, availability, and probably just as important the number of games that OCBOA is assigned.

Gary will be sending out the meeting invite soon, if you are attending please accept the invite in Arbiter.

Due to the limited amount of seats available in the PE classroom, we are not able to make the playoff meeting open to everyone. However, if you are in classrooms 1-4 and you are interested in attending, please send me an email. If we have any available seats, I will notify you that you can attend the meeting.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me.

Thank you for all your hard work! Only three weeks left of the season!

Updated: April 1, 2019

Please check your qualification grids. It is your responsibility to confirm that your attendance grid is accurate. If there is anything missing, please let me know.

REMINDER: Per CIF, we are required to assign “Certified” umpires to ALL CIF games. Therefore, CBUA has approved the individual units to administer a make-up quiz for members to attain qualified status if you did not pass the online CBUA Study Guide or Exam. You will need to take the OCBOA make-up quiz on the OCBOA website. Information is listed below.

OCBOA Make-Up Quiz: The Quiz will close on April 8that 11:59 p.m. The Quiz will be located on the Instructional tab on the OCBOA website. You will have two attempts to attain a passing score of 80% or higher.

Link: https://ocboa.com/2019makeup/

You will need to enter your first and last name and select your lead classroom instructor from the dropdown menu. Once you submit your answers, you will know if you passed/failed and number of questions you got correct. Once you start entering your answers, you will NOT be able to save your work and finish at a later time. It will need to be completed all at once.

Updated: March 26, 2019

Ejections: We have had several ejections over the last couple of weeks. Most of these were players that in a sense, ejected themselves from the games. Remember to get those warning(s) in when possible, especially with the coaching staff.

The following are not examples of a proper warning: “that’s it”, “that’s enough”, “stop it or you’ll be ejected”, “I’ve heard enough”…These are just a few examples on what is NOT a proper warning.

The following are examples of a proper warning: “This is your verbal warning”, “This is your written warning, by rule you are now restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game, if you continue you will leave me no other choice but to eject you from the game”. The key word in these phrases is “warning”, you MUST use this word in order to select “yes” when asked the question on the ejection report, “Had the ejected person been warned before?”. When you submit an ejection report on the OCBOA website without a proper warning, I cannot select “yes” when I submit the report to CIF.

My suggested to ALL is to practice at home in getting familiar with using the proper terms for warning. Again, start by saying, “this is your warning”, whether it is a verbal or written warning.

Lastly, nothing looks better on an ejection report than to see that the officials had issued a PROPER warning prior to the ejection.

Updated: March 25, 2019

In continuing with our instructional program, here is the link to this week’s instructional video. Also, I have provided the links to previous videos. I encourage all to view each instructional video. You will only be able to view the videos if you have the YouTube link that I provide to you.

This week’s instructional video is regarding: Force Play Slide Rule

Link to this week’s video:https://youtu.be/sh62z7RzT28

Previous week’s instructional video regarding: Batter’s Interference

Video Link:https://youtu.be/8MYwsyqIWfg

Previous week’s video regarding: Proper Pitching Positions

Video Link:https://youtu.be/Fh-LYiDtcCU

As a reminder, if you have any questions or situations arise, contact your mentor or classroom instructors. They are excellent resources for you to utilize. We are all here to help everyone improve and develop their game.

Keep up the hard work!

Updated: March 24, 2019

Per CIF, we are required to assign “Certified” umpires to ALL CIF games. Therefore, CBUA has approved the individual units to administer a make-up quiz for members to attain qualified status if you did not pass the online CBUA Study Guide or Exam. You will need to take the OCBOA make-up quiz on the OCBOA website. Information is listed below.

OCBOA Make-Up Quiz: The Quiz will close on April 8th at 11:59 p.m. The Quiz will be located on the Instructional tab on the OCBOA website. You will have two attempts to attain a passing score of 80% or higher.

Link: https://ocboa.com/2019makeup/

You will need to enter your first and last name and select your lead classroom instructor from the dropdown menu. Once you submit your answers, you will know if you passed/failed and number of questions you got correct. Once you start entering your answers, you will NOT be able to save your work and finish at a later time. It will need to be completed all at once.

Updated: March 15, 2019

Qualifications grids have been updated as of March 11th. It is your responsibility to confirm that your attendance grid is accurate. If there is anything missing, please let me know.

Reminder: If you have an ejection, please call Steve Wanamaker when you get back to your vehicle. You will need to complete the ejection report on OCBOA.com or use the mobile app. Please, be sure if possible to get your warning(s) in prior to the ejection (unless the coach commits a major offense, i.e. physical contact or profanity directed at an official). Nothing looks better on an ejection report than the official gave the coach the opportunity to keep himself in the game. Let’s make sure we handle our business in a professional manner and remain approachable.

If you have any questions or situations arise, contact your mentor or classroom instructors. They are excellent resources for you to utilize. We are all here to help everyone improve and develop their game. I appreciate everyone’s hard work and dedication. Have some fun out there!

Updated: March 7, 2019

As a reminder our next instructional meeting will be Monday, March 11th. We will be in the CAFETERIA at Foothill HS and promptly starting at 6:30 p.m.

Classroom topics: Appeals; Timing plays; Plays at home plate; Mechanics questions; Observation guides

Also, be sure to check out our latest YouTube video highlighting our clinics for the 2019 season. Thank you to all the instructors, guest instructors, and members who attended. Hope you enjoy the video and feel free to share.

Link: https://youtu.be/kiKhuPnvKEs

Updated: March 4, 2019

In continuing with our instructional program, here is the link to this week’s instructional video. Also, I have provided the link to last week’s video. I encourage all to view each instructional video. You will only be able to view the videos if you have the YouTube link that I provide to you.

This week’s instructional video is regarding: Batter’s Interference

Link to this week’s video: https://youtu.be/8MYwsyqIWfg

Last week’s video is regarding: Proper Pitching Positions

Link to last week’s video: https://youtu.be/Fh-LYiDtcCU

Updated: February 24, 2019

We will be taking a break from the “You make the call” videos and will be releasing some instructional videos to keep the instructional program ongoing throughout the season. These instructional videos will be sent via YouTube links. You will only be able to view the videos if you have the YouTube link that I will provide to you.

This week’s video is regarding: Proper Pitching Positions

Here is the link to this week’s video: https://youtu.be/Fh-LYiDtcCU

I hope you enjoy these videos, and appreciate our efforts as we continue to provide both classroom and video/visual instruction with the instructional program.

Week #4 of “You make the call” answers: Interference. R1 and BR are out. R3 goes back to 3B, R2 goes back to 2B; Yes; No, part of his left leg was to the fielder’s side of the bag.

Link to “You make the call” week #4 video and answers: http://www.ocboa.com/ymtc

Reminder: Here are the instructions for those of you attending the make-up meeting on Monday, February 25th at Foothill HS. We will be starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. We will not be starting in the cafeteria report directly to the classrooms.

If you are in the 1st or 2nd year classrooms, this meeting is mandatory, and will report to the following classrooms:

Classroom 1 (Navarro) report to Classroom 103
Classroom 2 (Wanamaker) report to Classroom 104

If you are attending this meeting as a make-up, report to the following classrooms:

Classrooms 3-7 (last name A-L) report to Classroom 105
Classroom 3-7 (last name M-Z) report to Classroom 106

I will have a sign-in sheet for each of the classrooms.

Please do not arrive late, and you must attend the entire class to get credit.

Updated: February 22, 2019

Here are the instructions for those of you attending the make-up meeting on Monday, February 25th at Foothill HS. We will be starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. We will not be starting in the cafeteria report directly to the classrooms.

If you are in the 1st or 2nd year classrooms, this meeting is mandatory, and will report to the following classrooms:

Classroom 1 (Navarro) report to Classroom 103
Classroom 2 (Wanamaker) report to Classroom 104

If you are attending this meeting as a make-up, report to the following classrooms:

Classrooms 3-7 (last name A-L) report to Classroom 105
Classroom 3-7 (last name M-Z) report to Classroom 106

I will have a sign-in sheet for each of the classrooms.

Please do not arrive late, and you must attend the entire class to get credit.

Updated: February 14, 2019

Make-up meeting is February 25th at Foothill HS. This meeting is mandatory for 1st and 2nd year members. If you are not attending the make-up, please un-accept the invite. This will help me in the preparation process.

Qualifications grids have been updated as of February 13th, including CBUA Study Guide and Exam results. It is your responsibility to confirm that your attendance grid is accurate. If there is anything missing, please let me know.

Updated: February 11, 2019

Below is the direct link to week #4 of “You Make the Call” for the 2019 season. It will close on Monday, February 18th at 6:00 p.m.

Link: www.ocboa.com/ymtc/

As a reminder, you are to apply high school rules to each of the videos that are sent.

The answers to week #3 are as follows: Interference on R1; Interference on R1; True, obstruction is a delayed dead ball; False, on this play interference would be an immediate dead ball.

77 out of 192 members participated.

Updated: February 10, 2019

CBUA Classification Exam Online: The Exam will be closing TODAY at 11:59 p.m. The Exam will be located on the EXAM tab as 2019 CBUA Exam-B. You will have two attempts to attain a passing score of 80% or higher.

Link: https://cbuaump.org/cbua-2019-exam-b

You will need to enter your first and last name, as well as your email address, and select Orange County from the dropdown menu. Once you submit your answers, you will know if you passed/failed and number of questions you got correct. Once you start entering your answers, you will NOT be able to save your work and finish at a later time. It will need to be completed all at once. ALL of the questions come directly from the study guide.

Updated: February 7, 2019

Qualifications grids have been updated as of February 6th including the Study Guide. It is your responsibility to confirm that your attendance grid is accurate. If there is anything missing, please let me know.

CBUA Classification Exam Online: The Exam is available online for you to submit your answers on our CBUA website. The Exam will be closing on Sunday, February 10th at 11:59 p.m. The Exam will be located on the EXAM tab as 2019 CBUA Exam-B. You will have two attempts to attain a passing score of 80% or higher.

Link: https://cbuaump.org/cbua-2019-exam-b

You will need to enter your first and last name, as well as your email address, and select Orange County from the dropdown menu. Once you submit your answers, you will know if you passed/failed and number of questions you got correct. Once you start entering your answers, you will NOT be able to save your work and finish at a later time. It will need to be completed all at once. ALL of the questions come directly from the study guide.

Lastly, a reminder about the CBUA uniform policy regarding default umpire shirt, pants, and jackets. You can visit the OCBOA website at https://ocboa.com/uniform-policy/ to view the information.

Updated: February 6, 2019

Qualifications grids have been updated as of February 4^th. It is your responsibility to confirm that your attendance grid is accurate. If there is anything missing, please let me know.

CBUA Online Exam: Exam will close on February 10^that 11:59 p.m.

Link: https://cbuaump.org/cbua-2019-exam-b

Opening day is this weekend! Please make sure you start contacting your partner(s), the host school to confirm game times, location, etc.

If you have an ejection, please call Steve Wanamaker when you get back to your vehicle. You will need to complete the ejection report on OCBOA.com or use the mobile app. Please, be sure if possible to get your warning(s) in prior to the ejection (unless the coach commits a major offense, i.e. physical contact or profanity directed at an official). Nothing looks better on an ejection report than the official gave the coach the opportunity to keep himself in the game. Let’s make sure we handle our business in a professional manner and remain approachable.

If you have any questions or situations arise, contact your mentor or classroom instructors. They are excellent resources for you to utilize. We are all here to help everyone improve and develop their game. I appreciate everyone’s hard work and dedication. Have some fun out there!

Updated: February 1, 2019

Study guide answers are now available on the OCBOA website. The link is listed below. This document is located in the curriculum folder in the library on OCBOA.com website. Go to www.OCBOA.com, click on library tab on the top of the screen, click on curriculum folder, and click on study guide folder.

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5hgCUVCqCMqTlRnamN6c0V5T0E

CBUA Classification Exam Online: The Exam is now available online for you to submit your answers on our CBUAwebsite. The Exam will be closing on February 10th at 11:59 p.m. The Exam will be located on the EXAM tab as 2019 CBUA Exam-B. You will have two attempts to attain a passing score of 80% or higher.

Link: https://cbuaump.org/cbua-2019-exam-b

You will need to enter your first and last name, as well as your email address, and select Orange County from the dropdown menu. Once you submit your answers, you will know if you passed/failed and number of questions you got correct. Once you start entering your answers, you will NOT be able to save your work and finish at a later time. It will need to be completed all at once. ALL of the questions come directly from the study guide.

Updated: February 1, 2019

As a reminder our next instructional meeting will be Monday, February 4^th. We will be in the EVENT CENTER/GYM at Foothill HS and promptly starting at 6:30 p.m.

Classroom topics: Finish up any topics not covered on Jan 28^th; Interference & Obstruction; Points of Emphasis; Batting out of Order; Post game discussion

Below is the link to the 2019 NFHS Preseason Guide. Please review this prior to our next instructional meeting. We will be covering the points of emphasis for 2019 at our next meeting. This document is located in the curriculum folder in the library on OCBOA.com website. Go to www.OCBOA.com, click on library tab on the top of the screen, click on curriculum folder, and click on classroom 2019 folder.

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KrFc8iyluuduL_klKFS_BeeOjL-1R2rd

For classroom assignment, please refer to the link below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d2lgirObTYSEG2mfoUEL9fwDGcGp9xlu-P9MyMujcAs/edit#gid=911928109

Also, the latest “You Make the Call” video will be available until Monday, February 4^th. Link: www.ocboa.com/ymtc/

Updated: January 30, 2019

Qualifications grids have been updated as of January 28th. It is your responsibility to confirm that your attendance grid is accurate. If there is anything missing, please let me know.

The Study Guide will be available for you to input your answers via https://cbuaump.org/study-guide-orange-county until January 31st, 11:59 p.m.

CBUA Online Exam: Exam will open on February 1^stat 12:00 a.m. and close February 10^that 11:59 p.m.

Also, the latest “You Make the Call” video will be available until Monday, February 4^th. Link: www.ocboa.com/ymtc/

Updated: January 29, 2019

The answer to week #2 is “Catchers Obstruction (interference), delayed dead ball.  After completion of the play, we enforce the Catchers Obstruction (interference) but offense has the option of taking the result of the play”. Below are some stats for week #2.

70 out of 81 members answered it correctly.

81 out of 192 members participated.

As a reminder, you are to apply high school rules to each of the videos that are sent.

Below is the direct link to week #3 of “You Make the Call” for the 2019 season. It will close on Monday, February 4^th at 6:00 a.m.

Link: www.ocboa.com/ymtc/

Updated: January 25, 2019

Attached is Memo #1 from CBUA IC Brad Hungerford. Please read it and pay close attention to the open/close dates for the CBUA Study Guide and Exam.

I have attached the NFHS 2019 preseason guide as well.

Both documents have been uploaded on the OCBOA website. Link is listed below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KrFc8iyluuduL_klKFS_BeeOjL-1R2rd

Updated: January 23, 2019

As a reminder our next instructional meeting will be Monday, January 28th. We will be in the EVENT CENTER/GYM at Foothill HS and promptly starting at 7:00 p.m.

Classroom topics: Finish up any topics not covered on Jan 14th; Hit by pitch rule; Game management; Ejection report writing

For classroom assignment, please refer to the link below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d2lgirObTYSEG2mfoUEL9fwDGcGp9xlu-P9MyMujcAs/edit#gid=911928109

Qualifications grids have been updated as of January 21st. It is your responsibility to confirm that your attendance grid is accurate. If there is anything missing, please let me know.

Lastly, I will be updating Study Guide meeting credit as I receive attendance list from the host.

Updated: January 18, 2019

Study Guide Online: The study guide is available online for you to submit your answers on the CBUA website. The Study Guide is located on the top of the page, please select “Study Guide: Orange County” or click on the link below.

Link:https://cbuaump.org/study-guide-orange-county

CBUA PDF link: https://cbuaump.org/study-guide-pdf

You will need to enter your first and last name and your email address. It is my understanding, once you submit your answers, you will know if you passed/failed, percentage, and number of questions you got correct. Once you start entering your answers, you will NOTbe able to save your work and finish at a later time. It will need to be completed all at once. When you complete the online study guide, I would advise that you take a screenshot of your confirmation page.

You have until February 1^st to complete the online study guide.

Study Guide Sessions:As a reminder, make-up meeting credit will be given for attendance. Please contact the host of the study guide session prior to attending.

January 21st

Start time: 6:30pm

Hosted by Sean Miltimore

Location: Huntington Beach

Contact info: seanmiltimore@socal.rr.com

January 21st

Start time: 6:00pm

Hosted by Tony Padilla

Location: Buena Park

Contact info: heyumpinbp1@sbcglobal.net

January 22nd

Start time: 6:30pm

Hosted by Dave Garell

Location: Mission Viejo

Contact info: dave@davegarell.com

January 22nd

Start time: 6:30pm

Hosted by Joe Venegas

Location: Orange

Contact info: cowboyjoe_40@yahoo.com

January 23^rd

Start time: 6:30pm
Hosted by Tim Weil
Location: Fountain Valley
Contact David Lewis: davidclewis61@gmail.com

Posted: January 16, 2019

The answer to week #1 is Batter Interference, delayed dead ball. Batter is out, R1 is out as well. Below are some stats for week #1.

64 out of 78 members answered it correctly.

78 out of 192 members participated.

As a reminder, you are to apply high school rules to each of the videos that are sent.

Below is the direct link to week #2 of “You Make the Call” for the 2019 season. You will have one week to submit your answer

Link: www.ocboa.com/ymtc/

Posted: January 15, 2019

Qualifications grids have been updated as of January 15th. It is your responsibility to confirm that your attendance grid is accurate. If there is anything missing, please let me know.

The 2019 Study Guide is now available online for all to print. Link is provided below. This document is located in the curriculum folder in the library on OCBOA.com website. Go to www.OCBOA.com, click on library tab on the top of the screen, click on curriculum folder, and click on study guide folder.

OCBOA Link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B5hgCUVCqCMqTlRnamN6c0V5T0E?ogsrc=32

CBUA Link to PDF: https://cbuaump.org/study-guide-pdf

Mechanics: Also, on the CBUA website, there is a 2-man mechanics PDF file that you can print. This manual has all enhancements that CBUA IC Brad Hungerford has made in the past few seasons to NFHS mechanics manual.

​Link: https://cbuaump.org/2-man-mechanics

Posted: January 14, 2019

REMINDER:Tonight, we will be in the EVENT CENTER/GYM at Foothill HS and promptly starting at 7:00 p.m.

Also, I will have an update regarding the CBUA study guide at our instructional meeting tonight. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

Posted: January 11, 2019

I would like to thank everyone for their patience and flexibility regarding the 1-man clinic schedule for tomorrow.

We have our final update, we are moving our 1-man clinic into the Event Center/Gym at Foothill HS. Please park in the lot off of Dodge Ave.

In addition to coming dressed in your CBUA approved uniform, please wear gym shoes with other-than-black-soles that are appropriate to use on a gym type floor. Black soles can scuff the gym floor. We are guest at Foothill HS and need to respect their facilities.

Also, bring your mask, plate gear, and a glove if you have one. We will have a cage stations set up for this clinic.

https://ocboa.com/uniform-policy/

‪Show up as you would for a game assignment. Please do not arrive late; we will be starting promptly ‪at 8:45 a.m.Check in table will be located near the entrance.

‪8:30-8:45 am(Check in) Table will be located near entrance.

‪8:45-9:00 am(Introductions & expectations)

‪9:00-1:00pm(Morning session ONLY)

There will be NO afternoon session for this clinic.

Posted: January 11, 2019

Due to circumstances out of our control, there is a facility change for our meeting on Monday, Jan 14^th. We will be in the EVENT CENTER/GYM at Foothill HS and promptly starting at  7:00 p.m.

Classroom topics: Introductions; pre-game; plate meeting; line-up cards; pitching rules; strike zone.

For classroom assignment, please refer to the link below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d2lgirObTYSEG2mfoUEL9fwDGcGp9xlu-P9MyMujcAs/edit#gid=911928109

See you all Monday!

Posted: January 11, 2019

For those attending the 1-man clinic tomorrow at Foothill HS, please be sure to check your email at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. There is some bad weather that is supposed to come in overnight, therefore Javier and I will be at Foothill HS early to check on the field conditions. At that point, we will make a determination whether to go forward with the clinic or not. As of right now, the clinic is still a go for tomorrow.

Posted: January 8, 2019

As a reminder our 1^st instructional meeting will be Monday, January 14^th. We will be starting off in the Cafeteria at Foothill HS promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Classroom topics: Introductions; pre-game; plate meeting; line-up cards; pitching rules; strike zone.

For classroom assignment, please refer to the link below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d2lgirObTYSEG2mfoUEL9fwDGcGp9xlu-P9MyMujcAs/edit#gid=911928109

Posted: January 7, 2019

The event invite has been sent through Arbiter, please be sure to click on EVENT (highlighted in blue) for details. Accept ONLY if you plan on attending. UN-ACCEPT the invite if you are not attending. This will help the instructional staff in the preparation process.

What to expect at the upcoming one-man clinic on January 12th at Foothill HS. Our one-man clinic is designed for members in their 1stor 2nd year with OCBOA and for those who will be mainly working one-man assignments during the season. All freshman and most JV level games will be assigned one umpire.

Show up as you would for a game assignment. Please do not arrive late; we will be starting promptly at 8:45 a.m. Check in table will be located near the JV field.

8:30-8:45 am (Check in) Table will be located near the fields.
8:45-9:00 am (Introductions & expectations)
9:00-1:00pm (Morning session ONLY)

There will be NO afternoon session for this clinic.

Please come dressed in your CBUA approved base uniform, bring your mask, plate gear, and a glove if you have one. We will have a cage station set up for this clinic.

https://ocboa.com/uniform-policy/

OCBOA Assignor Gary Gilman, Ratings Chair Stu Rains, and some members of the ratings committee will be in attendance as well. For our newer members, this is a perfect opportunity to meet, be seen, and get to know your instructional team and assignor.

If we have any changes due to bad weather, I will send out an email on Friday.

Posted: January 3, 2019

The instructional team is proud to have “You Make the Call” videos for its third season. For those new to our association, the “You Make the Call” videos will be sent throughout the season as an instructional tool to keep us all engaged and in the rulebooks. You will apply NFHS rules to answer the questions pertaining to the video. New for this season, you will be able to watch and submit your answers on the OCBOA website. You will have one week to submit your answer, the following week the instructional team will provide the correct answer.

Below is the direct link to week #1 of “You Make the Call” for the 2019 season. Enjoy.

Link: www.ocboa.com/ymtc/

Posted: December 21, 2018

We have one more additional study guide session that you may attend.

January 23^rd

Start time: 6:30pm
Hosted by Tim Weil
Location: Fountain Valley
Contact David Lewis: davidclewis61@gmail.com

Posted: December 14, 2018

As I mentioned at the General Meeting, approved study guide sessions will count as a make-up meeting credit this season. These study guide sessions are an excellent opportunity to dive into the rule book and build a camaraderie with your fellow umpire.

The study guide will be made available by CBUA on Sunday, January 13th. Once it is available, print out a hard copy of the study guide to complete your answers prior to entering them on the CBUA website. The open and close dates for study guide submission is listed below:

Open: January 13th

Closes: January 27th

If you are planning on attending one of the study guide sessions listed below, it is REQUIRED that you complete a print version. You will NOT be allowed entry without it. Also, some sites are limited as to how many attendees they can accommodate. Therefore, it is very important you contact the host and reserve your spot. I will send a follow-up email if there are more study guide sessions available or when they reach their attendee limit.

January 17th

Start time: 6:15pm

Hosted by Evan Hughes

Location: Mission Viejo

Contact info: sehguh1@yahoo.com

January 21st

Start time: 6:30pm

Hosted by Sean Miltimore

Location: Huntington Beach

Contact info: seanmiltimore@socal.rr.com

January 21st

Start time: 6:00pm

Hosted by Tony Padilla

Location: Buena Park

Contact info: heyumpinbp1@sbcglobal.net

January 22nd

Start time: 6:30pm

Hosted by Dave Garell

Location: Mission Viejo

Contact info: dave@davegarell.com

January 22nd

Start time: 6:30pm

Hosted by Joe Venegas

Location: Orange

Contact info: cowboyjoe_40@yahoo.com

Posted: December 12, 2018

Our 3^rd field clinic for the 2019 season will held on January 12, 2019 at Foothill HS in Santa Ana, Ca. At this clinic we will be covering NFHS One-man mechanics with approved CBUA enhancements. Below is the schedule for the day:

Check-in: 8:30am-8:45am

Morning session: 9am-1pm

There will be NO afternoon session for this clinic.

Our one-man clinic is designed for members in their 1^st or 2^nd year with OCBOA and for those who will be mainly working one-man assignments during the season. All freshman and most JV level games will be assigned one umpire.

1^st and 2^nd year members: Required that you attend an OCBOA 2-man clinic or One-man clinic. Preferably, it would be wise to attend the One-man clinic. You may attend one of the approved clinics listed below for credit.

Approved Clinics for Credit:

CBUA Regional Clinics

Various locations and dates

BBUC 2-man Clinic

Sept 27^th-Sept 30^th

Sacramento, Ca

BBUC 3-man Clinic

Oct 4^th-7^th

Sacramento, Ca

BBUC 3-man Clinic

Oct 17^th-21^st

Riverside, Ca

California Classic

Oct 22^nd-27^th

San Diego, Ca

MLB Urban Youth Academy Clinic

Dec 15^th

Compton, Ca

Posted: December 10, 2018

I have posted the 2019 classroom assignments with instructors in the Library on the OCBOA website. A map of Foothill HS can be found by clicking on the Library tab. The qualifications grids can be found by clicking on the Qualification tab or by clicking on the Library tab and opening up the Attendance folder. It is your responsibility to confirm that your attendance grid is accurate. If there is anything missing, please let me know.

Our first instructional meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 14th. As I did last season, about a week prior to each instructional meeting, I will post and send out an email with the topics that will be discussed at the upcoming instructional meeting. This should give everyone time to prepare and come ready to learn and participate.

Most email communications sent by me can be found on the OCBOA website. In my signature in every email is a link to instruction updates that are sent out to the membership. Please check this weekly to ensure you do not miss any important information. Here is the link https://ocboa.com/instruction-updates/it might be a good idea to save it on your browser. In addition, please be sure to check out our Facebook page as well for updates at https://www.facebook.com/OCBOA/

For those who attended one of the non-OCBOA approved clinics, please send me an email with proof of your attendance. My email address is christorres0612@gmail.com

If you do not see your name assigned to a classroom, please send me an email.

Happy holidays and Merry Christmas!

Posted: December 4, 2018

What to expect at the 2-man clinic on December 8^that Cypress HS.

Show up as you would for a game assignment. Please do not arrive late, we will be starting promptly at 8:45 am.

Please come dressed in your CBUA approved uniform (base pants, black shirt or jacket, base shoes). Also, you will need to bring your plate gear (if you have it) for the cage work station.

https://ocboa.com/uniform-policy/

8:00-8:45am (Check in) Table will be located near Varsity field.

8:45-9:00am (Introductions & expectations)

8:45am-12:00pm (Morning session)

12:00-12:45 pm (Lunch on your own)

1:00-4:00 pm (Optional afternoon session)

The lunch break will be from 12:00-12:45pm, though no lunch will be provided. So you’re encouraged to bring your own lunch during the limited break.

For those who are staying for the afternoon, we will be running live demos on the Varsity field with players from Cypress HS. The live demos will include situations with and without runners on base.

As a reminder: IF you attend an OCBOA clinic, and stay for the optional afternoon session you will earn a meeting credit as well. (Maximum of one meeting credit can be earned for attending OCBOA clinics)

We will be teaching NFHS 2-man mechanics with approved enhancements from CBUA IC Brad Hungerford. I have attached the document to this email.

Here is the direct link to the library: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5hgCUVCqCMqVUZJTU5Vdy15RUU

If we have any changes due to bad weather, I will send out an email on Friday.

Posted: December 1, 2018

Former OCBOA member Scott Jones is assigning a tournament the first week of January at the new Great Park complex in Irvine. If you are interested in getting some work in prior to the beginning of the High School season, contact Scott. His contact and tournament information is listed below.

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Hello fellow umpires,

My name is Scott Jones and I’ve been hired to assign a large tournament at the new complex that was formerly the El Toro base. This is the atletx tournament, it is 10u-14u running January 3-5. The pay is $50 a game, all 2 man, with time limits. If you are interested in getting some work in before the season opens up, email me with your dates available and how many games a day you can work. I will be assigning via Excel spreadsheet which I will post once all the slots are filled.

With all due respect,

Scott Jones

paradoxhavenscott@gmail.com

714-420-9337

Posted: November 18, 2018

Posted: November 13, 2018

A few reminders regarding the upcoming 3-man clinic on November 17^th at Foothill HS. Please read the entire email.

The event invites have been sent through Arbiter, please be sure to click on EVENT (highlighted in blue) for details. Accept ONLY if you plan on attending.

Please come dressed in your CBUA approved uniform (base pants, black shirt or jacket, base shoes).

https://ocboa.com/uniform-policy/

The afternoon session is OPTIONAL. However, if you stay for both sessions you will fulfill your clinic requirement as well as earn one make-up meeting credit. In order to participate in the afternoon session, you MUST attend the morning session. NO EXCEPTIONS.

At this clinic we will be covering NFHS 3-man mechanics with approved CBUA enhancements. Below is the schedule for the day:

Check-in: 8:00am-8:45am

Morning session: 9am-12pm

Lunch (on your own): 12pm-12:45pm

Afternoon session (optional): 1pm-4pm

For those who wish to stay for the afternoon, we will be running live demos with players from Foothill HS.

Please refer to the link below for the 2018 CIF/CBUA 3-man & 4-man key concepts and 2019 OCBOA 3-man mechanics overview.

Go to www.ocboa.com > Library > Observation Glossaries

Or click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5hgCUVCqCMqVUZJTU5Vdy15RUU

Posted: November 3, 2018

Our 2^nd field clinic for the 2019 season will held on December 8, 2018 at Cypress HS in Cypress. At this clinic we will be covering NFHS 2-man mechanics with approved CBUA enhancements. Below is the schedule for the day:

Check-in: 8:00am-8:45am

Morning session: 9:00am-12:15pm

Lunch (on your own): 12:15pm-12:45pm

Afternoon session (optional): 1pm-4pm

The event invites will be sent through Arbiter, please be sure to click on EVENT (highlighted in blue) for details. Accept ONLY if you plan on attending.

The 2-man clinic is open for ALL members for clinic credit. Listed below is a reminder of clinic requirements.

Ratings: Crew Chief- JV: Required that you attend an OCBOA clinic or one of the approved clinics listed below.

1^st and 2^nd year members: Required that you attend an OCBOA 2-man clinic or 1-man clinic. Preferably, it would be wise to attend the 1-man clinic. You may attend one of the approved clinics listed below for credit.

As a reminder, If you attend an OCBOA clinic, and stay for the optional afternoon session you will earn a meeting credit as well (Maximum of one meeting credit can be earned for attending OCBOA clinics).

Approved Clinics for Credit:

CBUA Regional Clinics

October 6^th-JSerra HS, San Juan Capristrano

October 13^th-Upland Memorial Park, Upland

November 10^th-O’Malley Family Field, Encino

December 1^st-Martin Luther King HS, Riverside

BBUC 2-man Clinic

Sept 27^th-Sept 30^th

Sacramento, Ca

BBUC 3-man Clinic

Oct 4^th-7^th

Sacramento, Ca

BBUC 3-man Clinic

Oct 17^th-21^st

Riverside, Ca

California Classic

Oct 22^nd-27^th

San Diego, Ca

Posted: October 31, 2018

Here is some information regarding the upcoming 3-man clinic on November 17^th at Foothill HS. Please read the entire email.

The event invites will be sent through Arbiter, please be sure to click on EVENT (highlighted in blue) for details. Accept ONLY if you plan on attending.

Please come dressed in your CBUA approved uniform (base pants, black shirt, base shoes).

The afternoon session is OPTIONAL. However, if you stay for both sessions you will fulfill your clinic requirement as well as earn one make-up meeting credit. In order to participate in the afternoon session, you MUST attend the morning session. NO EXCEPTIONS.

At this clinic we will be covering NFHS 3-man mechanics with approved CBUA enhancements. Below is the schedule for the day:

Check-in: 8:00am-8:45am

Morning session: 9am-12pm

Lunch (on your own): 12pm-12:45pm

Afternoon session (optional): 1pm-4pm

For those who wish to stay for the afternoon, we will be running live demos with players from Foothill HS on the varsity field.

Assignor Gary Gilman, Ratings Chair Stu Rains, and some members of the ratings committee will be in attendance as well. We’ll also have special guest instructors. Collectively, you’ll be given a great opportunity to learn from some great umpires. I hope you’re able to take advantage of it!

Please refer to the link below for the 2018 CIF/CBUA 3-man & 4-man key concepts and 2019 OCBOA 3-man mechanics overview.

Go to www.ocboa.com > Library > Observation Glossaries

Or click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5hgCUVCqCMqVUZJTU5Vdy15RUU

Posted: October 12, 2018

We will begin pairing up mentors and mentees in the next couple of weeks. If you are you interested in being paired up with a mentor, please follow the instructions below.

If you are a 1^st or 2^nd year member you will be assigned to a mentor. For the rest of the membership the mentor program is optional, but highly recommended for those who are still early in their OCBOA careers.

To better help Jeff and Sean pair you with a mentor for the 2019 baseball season, please follow the instructions below:

Start a new email addressed to jeffreyp.osborne@gmail.com, seanmiltimore@socal.rr.com, and CC christorres0612@gmail.com

In the subject bar, write “Would like to be assigned a Mentor for the 2019 baseball season”

Answer these questions below, using the copy and paste functions on your computer.

1. How many years have you been in OCBOA?
2. What levels of baseball have you worked?
3. Your knowledge of two-man mechanics? (0-10)
4. How can OCBOA help you to improve?
5. What is your ultimate goal in officiating baseball?
6. What is your goal for the 2019 baseball season?
7. Do you have a mentor in mind?

We will be accepting requests to be assigned a mentor until November 14, 2018. However, the earlier you respond, the sooner we can assign you to a mentor with potential opportunities to work games with, and/or be seen by your mentor. The fall season for the Ryan Lemmon league will be ending in mid-November, and the winter season will begin in January. These are perfect opportunities to work games with your mentor, so please do not hesitate to express your interest in the mentor program!

There is still time to sign up for the 1st CBUA regional camp for this Saturday, October 6th at JSerra HS. The web link to register is listed below.

For those that have already registered, please read this important note from CBUA:

Many of you have reached out to me regarding issues registering for a camp in regards to the PayPal link. As we investigated we noticed that there was in fact an error between the CBUA bank account and PayPal. PayPal has not taken money from any of you at this time. If it shows that a payment is still pending you will notice that after 30 days it will be returned to you

What does this mean you ask? We are currently working on this glitch but we are asking anyone registered for the JSerra camp this weekend to please bring your payment with you. We will be collecting the $10.00 from each of you on Saturday morning.
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Registration for the CBUA regional clinics is open on the CBUA website. Listed below are the dates and locations of the four regional clinics.October 6th-JSerra HS, San Juan Capristrano
October 13th-Upland Memorial Park, Upland
November 10th-O’Malley Family Field, Encino
December 1st-Martin Luther King HS, RiversideCost:$10 (Includes lunch)AgendaCheck-in: 8:00 a.m.
Morning session: 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Lunch: 12:15 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.To register for one of the four regional clinics, please visit www.cbuaump.org/registrationFor your viewing pleasure, check out the following YouTube video announcing the dates and locations.Video link: https://youtu.be/aVYVgvr8yfUIf you attend one of these clinics, you will earn clinic credit.