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Since the class of 2000, over 180 Academy
Honor Graduates have advanced to the PBUC Professional Evaluation
Course. A vast majority of those candidates have landed jobs in
professional baseball.
We are proud to announce that 100% of our Honor Graduates received jobs in Minor League Baseball last year.
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Class of 2008
About the 2009 Academy...
The best and most affordable professional umpire school!
Only $2,900 for tuition and housing!
CLICK HERE to see all options with prices.
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DATES
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| Registration: Begins 12 pm, January
3, 2009. Ends 5 pm, January 4, 2009 (Hotel Check-In January 4) |
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| Please make your travel plans from January 4 - February 8th (after 3pm
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CLASSES
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Start: Introductions and Class Orientation
- 6 pm, January 4, 2009 |
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| End: 2 pm, February 8, 2009 (Hotel Check-Out February
8.) |
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| *Graduation banquet is the night of February 7th.
Final Evaluations are held February 8th, with a special meeting for Honor
Graduates during the afternoon. Please make your travel plans
to accommodate these times. |
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Daily Class Schedule: 8 am to 5:30 pm, Monday - Saturday. Sundays free time. |
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NOTE: Students
earning the designation of Honor Graduate must report to the administrative
office for a brief meeting and completion of PBUC forms prior to departing
the Academy. The meeting will be held immediately following completion
of final evaluations (around 11 a.m.). Failure to report for this meeting
may result in loss of eligibility to attend the annual PBUC Evaluation
Course. |
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ACADEMY ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
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Age:
18 and older |
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Prior Experience:
None required. Everyone receives
the exact same training regardless of experience or goals. |
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Physical Condition:
Students must have the physical ability to participate in a training program
that requires frequent voice projection, stretching, bending, squatting,
jogging, sprinting, and standing for periods of three hours or more and
participate in a daily conditioning program of medium-impact aerobics
designed to exercise and strengthen muscle groups most utilized by
umpires. |
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Statement of Health:
Prospective students will be required to disclose any health issues that need
to be understood by the staff for the student's personal treatment and
safety. |
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Professional Baseball Umpire
Corp. (PBUC) Requirements:
(The following are PBUC requirements
for attending the professional evaluation course. These are not requirements
to attend the Academy.)
1. Receive designation
of Honor Graduate from the Academy.
2. Vision correctible to
20/20. Glasses are permissible but contacts are
highly recommended.
3. Reasonable body weight
for height.
4. Strong interpersonal
skills.
5. Good communication skills.
6. Quick reflexes and good
coordination.
7. Some athletic ability.
8. G.E.D. or High School
diploma.
9. Completed PBUC forms
provided by the Academy office. |
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Applicants With Disabilities:
Applicants with disabilities as defined in the Americans With Disabilities Act
(ADA) must contact the Academy office to determine if special accommodations
can be provided for participation and completion of the training program. |
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Enrollment Contract:
Applicants must submit a signed
enrollment contract with a $150 deposit. Deposits are non-refundable once
the enrollment is approved. Click Here to
enroll in the 2008 Academy Class. |
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LOCATION
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The Academy training is conducted at the Osceola
County Stadium and Sports Complex, spring training home of the Houston
Astros located in Kissimmee, Florida.
In 2003 an $18,400,000
renovation of the fields, stadium and classroom was completed. The 5 fields, 5 batting cages, classroom and dining
area are one of the most modern and complete baseball training facilities
in the United States.
Kissimmee is immediately south and adjacent to Orlando,
Florida, 15 miles south of the Orlando International Airport. The training
complex is 12 miles from the famous Walt Disney World, Epcot, MGM,
Animal Kingdom entertainment complex and 15 miles from Universal Studios
and Sea World.
The Kissimmee
- St. Cloud area has an excellent, informative web site that
can be accessed by clicking their link above. Area and state maps
are included along with a complete listing of the area attractions.
Students and staff will be housed at the Quality Inn
Heritage Park, 2050 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, (highway 192). The
Quality Inn is located one-half mile west of the Florida Turnpike South
exit #244, North exit #242 on Hwy 192, less than a five minute drive
from the training facility. Click here to
check the Quality Inn's website. |
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CLASS SCHEDULE
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Classes are held Monday through Saturday from
8 am to 5:30 pm. Evening sessions are scheduled as needed to meet training
objectives. Sundays are scheduled off days. |
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CURRICULUM
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Professional Baseball Umpiring consists
of 270 clock hours of supervised classroom and field training. Fourteen
written exams are administered covering Official Baseball Rules and National
Association Interpretations. Other written testing is administered
covering mechanics, positioning and umpiring philosophies. Each subject
is thoroughly explained in the classroom, demonstrated on the field,
reinforced with special drills, and then implemented under game conditions.
Classroom
Instruction: 125 hours consisting of introduction
to professional umpiring, rules study, mechanics and signaling
procedures, positioning theories, and handling special problems.
Field Training: 140
hours consisting of plate work and base positioning, mechanics
and signaling, developing a strike zone, handling special problems
and physical conditioning.
Critiques
and Final Evaluations: 5 hours.
Outside Study: In addition to the 270 hours of supervised classroom and field training, most students spend 50-60 hours during the 5 weeks completing homework assignments and outside projects. Most of these activities are conducted in a small group environment that fosters teamwork.
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COST (Tuition, Training
Package, Room Accommodations and Meal plans)
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The total cost depends upon choice of room and
meals. CLICK HERE to see all options with prices.
(Commuter students pay Tuition and Training Package
Fee only.) |
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Tuition: $1,900 (Includes Catered Lunch Each Training Day)
- Classroom and Field Instruction
- Classroom Testing and Field Evaluation
- Videotaping of Cagework
- Access to Video Review Facility at Hotel
- Class Photograph
- Graduation Banquet
- Graduation Certificate
- Airport Transportation Upon Arrival and Departure
- Daily Transportation To Training Facility
- Use of Academy Protective Equipment (For those students who do not
bring their own)
Rooms:
Tuition, Training Package
and Room Totals:
Enrollment
Deposit: A $150 non-refundable
deposit is required to enroll. (Deducted from
total cost). Installment
payments are accepted but not required. The total of any remaining
balance must be paid at or before registration. Rooms
will not be assigned or training allowed to commence until all
fees are paid in full.
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ENROLLMENT
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You may enroll online by clicking
here. If you are experiencing difficulties enrolling online,
please contact the Academy office (303) 290-7411.
Enrollment Deadline:
Online enrollment
must be completed no later than December
1 to guarantee a position in the class. All enrollments received
after December 1 will be reviewed and subject to availability.
To expedite enrollments after December 1,
it is recommended that you call the Academy Office and enroll by phone
using a valid credit card. Information provided will be copied to an
enrollment form by the Academy staff. Office hours are 11 a.m. to 7
p.m. Eastern Time Zone, Monday thru Friday. (303) 290-7411 |
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PAYMENT
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MasterCard, Visa, Discover
Card, PayPal, Personal, Cashier's, Traveler's Checks, and Money Orders are accepted.
All payments in US dollars only. A 2.5% surcharge will apply to all
credit card charges. |
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If you have additional questions,
contact the Academy Office at: |
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200 S. Wilcox St. #508 |
Castle Rock, CO 80104 |
Phone: 303-290-7411 |
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