2011 umpires listen intently as instructors explain how to file a proper ejection report and how to deal with a league president

(L-R: Instructors Wayne Harris, Marty Bauer, Greg Chittenden, Bret Bruington, Andrew Vincent)
Greg Chittenden breaks down the professionalism aspect of what it takes to work in a league setting with the class

Greg Chittenden takes a brief moment before games start for the day to discuss simple mechanics.  One of the biggest things we noticed as a staff was that umpires tend to "overdo" their mechanics...Keep it simple, keep it crisp...that's the key

O.U.T.S Class of 2010

Pictures from the 2009 Oceanside Umpire Training Seminar

Bob Bainter goes over his notes during an on-field discussion with the class

With instructor Bret Bruington and a portion of the class looking on, Bob Bainter
discusses game management techniques on a beautiful morning in Cocoa, FL

A casually dressed Chief Instructor Greg Chittenden gives a post-game debriefing
to umpire Ben Hughes after a plate job in the Stadium at the Cocoa Expo.



Chief Instructor Greg Chittenden, Instructor Bret Bruington, and Northwoods
League Umpire Supervisor Winston Wood observe an umpire crew during a game