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2010 Jim Evans European Classic

April 5 - April 10, 2010
Prague, Czech Republic

Join us for an exciting, fun, and informative clinic with veteran Major League Umpire Jim Evans!

This event is organized in association with ABUA GB, CBA (Czech Baseball Association), and the CEB (Confederation of European Baseball).

This Umpire training clinic will be undertaken by Jim Evans, one of the world's best umpire trainers along with former AAA umpires and a former Minor League umpire supervisor. It will take place at the Krc Altron Baseball Field, Prague and will include a total of 40 hours of tuition in umpiring.

    The package costing ($890) €600 per person includes the following:
  • 5 days of tuition (classroom and field) on the 2 man system as taught to professional umpires, as well as Official Baseball Rules and dealing with arguments / ejections. It will follow the same format and approximate curriculum as other Jim Evans Classics)
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Lunch provided at the field
  • Minibus transport
  • Banquet on the final night
  • A course Uniform Shirt and Cap
  • The course will be conducted in English and translation will be offered

Travel to and from your home to the event is not included.

On another evening there will be a social event for the students to question the instructors about the game.

    Things to bring:
  • Full umpire gear (we will be doing some work on pitching/ plate work) and base gear will be required for the rest of the class time. Notebooks and Rule book if you have one.
  • If you have a glove/mitt and can make plays for fellow umpires, please bring it.

This event is totally self-funded and will be limited to a maximum of approx 50 students on a first come, first served basis.

Students should have a reasonable level of fitness as you will be on your feet at least 3 hours in the afternoons (often running). There is no pre-requisite level of umpiring required for this course as everyone will be treated equally; all umpires welcome!

    Contact:
  • cubikova@cstv.cz for all questions in English regarding the field & organization.

We're looking forward to seeing you in April for some fun!

    Enrollment:
  • Email cubikova@cstv.cz for the European Classic.
  • Please give us a call with any questions. (303) 290-7411

2008 Jim Evans European Classic

    Dates:
  • Start: April 6, 2010
  • Registration: Begins 10 a.m. April 6.
  • Orientation: 8:00 p.m. April 6.
  • End (Hotel Check-Out): April 11, 2010.
    Cost:
  • Tuition - €600 per person. A $150 non-refundable deposit required with enrollment.
    Hotel:
  • Hotel located in Prague.
    • Enrollment:
  • Email Thomas Haywood (thaywood@blueyonder.co.uk) for the European Classic.
  • Please give us a call with any questions. (303) 290-7411

2008 Jim Evans European Classic

Class Schedules

Start:

    Curriculum:
  • Angle/Distance Theory
  • Timing Techniques
  • Reading Plays
  • Positioning Theory
  • Communication Procedures
  • Use of Equipment
  • Handling Arguments/Ejections
  • Survey of Official Rules
  • Overthrows/Awarding Bases
  • Obstruction/Interference
  • Checked Swings
  • Balks
  • Plate Stances/Mechanics
  • Developing a Strike Zone

Classroom instruction includes a comprehensive survey of the rule book and proper umpiring procedures. In addition, you will participate in open discussions, rap sessions, and class competition. All our training is designed to take your amateur umpiring to a new level.

Personal plate stances are evaluated and recommendations made which will improve your calling of balls and strikes. Jim and his instructors will demonstrate the three most popular stances used in professional baseball and help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of each. You will work with individual instructors, videotape, and pitching machines to accelerate your learning.

Instructors:
Jim Evans is your chief instructor, working with you each day in the classroom and on-the-field. His assistants are all honor graduates of the Academy, current professional umpires, and instructors at the professional course. Each one is selected for his umpiring, instructional, and communication skills.

If you have additional questions contact the Academy Office by Clicking Here, or by calling (303) 290-7411.

    Enrollment:
  • Email Thomas Haywood (thaywood@blueyonder.co.uk) for the European Classic.
  • Please give us a call with any questions. (303) 290-7411