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So with great interest in our previous list we thought we'd expand our list to all levels of the collegiate ranks. This list is comprised of Division 2 & 3 Umpire camps / clinics in the Texas & Louisiana area. 

Great Opportunity for Beginner and Intermediate Umpires!
flexible schedule....
​Must attend ALL sessions to be certified
8/17 1-4pm - Classroom
8/24 9am-noon - Classroom
8/31 9am-noon - Field
9/7 9am-noon - Field
Cost: $50 (includes evaluation)
​Location: Barbers Hill High School
9696 Eagle Dr, Mont Belvieu, TX 77580

National Comprehensive List of Division 1 Umpire Camps & Dates | The list is finally here! Umpire camps at any level are a fundamental process in the development of an official. The following is a comprehensive list of the following conferences and their umpire camp dates!  SEC, ACC, Conference USA, BIG XII, BIG TEN, American Athletic Conference, Southland, SWAC, Big East, CAA, MAC and many more. 

HOUSTON UMPIRE CAMP: SEPTEMBER 19-22 @ WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE (deadline September 5th)

EAST TEXAS UMPIRE CAMP: OCTOBER 3-6 @ UT-TYLER (deadline September 19th)

This camp is designed to evaluate umpires in the 2 and 3 man systems. There will be classroom, cage work  and on-field instruction.

For Immediate Release-

Dates for Region 14 Umpire Camp have been released. Block your dates now!

Houston Camp (Wharton Community College) September 9/19-22

East Texas Camp (UT Tyler) October 10/3-6

Registration form will be updated soon on our website soon. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: POST SEASON UMPIRES FOR REGION 14 ANNOUNCED HOUSTON- Region 14 Baseball, which is comprised of the twelve most competitive ...

New Umpire Clinic Winter 2019

We believe strongly in providing our chapter with the highest quality education and instruction. Chapter orientation information along with the rules and mechanics will be taught by instructors with professional, college and high school experience.

 We do not charge you anything for the new umpire class EXCEPT for your commitment of time.

Location:

Friday Classes - 

Quillian Center, 10570 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042

​Saturday & Sunday Classes -

Announced at Friday class

​COST - $0

​Registration required.

Time Out: The Culture of Referee Abuse From playing, coaching to officiating, 19 year old San Antonio referee Zach Altman discusses his experiences...

I hate Golden State. I hate Steph Curry. I hate KD. I hate Draymond Green. Hate. Hate. Hate. A lot of people hate the Patriots. The Yankees. The Red Sox. Michael Jordan had haters. Jerry Rice had haters. I’m sure that even Babe Ruth had haters. I’m a fan of the Houston Rockets