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Where are the Professional Umpire Schools Located?



In order to be considered for a professional umpiring position, the umpire must first attend a professional umpire training school. Currently there are two schools whose curriculum has been approved by the PBUC for training of those desiring to become a professional umpire.

Each of the schools operates for approximately five weeks from the first part of January through the first part of February each year, and each is owned and operated by present or former Major League umpires. The instructors at each school consist of Major and Minor League umpires.

You may call or write to any of the two schools for further information, including cost, exact dates of operation, and other details.

The two schools are:

Jim Evans' Academy of Professional Umpiring
Jim Evans, Owner/Director
200 South Wilcox St. #508
Castle Rock, CO 80104 (303) 290-7411
(School operates in Kissimmee, FL)

Harry Wendelstedt School for Umpires
Harry Wendelstedt, Owner/Director
88 S. Saint Andrews Drive
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(904) 672-4879

Note: Attendance at one of these schools for one or more times does not guarantee that an umpire candidate will be recommended either by the school to the PBUC Evaluation Course or by PBUC to the Rookie or Short-Season A league presidents for hire.