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Being a member of the Little League Umpire Registry provides Little League umpires with access to:

• the latest information on rule updates/interpretations
• umpire mechanics training videos & manuals
• information and registration for available training programs
• volunteering for Regional and/or World Series tournaments

Magnolia Little League runs on volunteer power.  In support of our wonderful volunteers, Magnolia Little League, Washington District 8 Little League, and Little League International are providing the following FREE opportunities for umpire training:

MLL Umpire Training & Q&A Session 1

• When: Wednesday, March 15, 6-8 p.m.
• Where: Magnolia United Church of Christ (3555 W McGraw St, Seattle, WA 98199)
• Who: Session led by MLL Umpire In Chief Matt Rarity

MLL Umpire Training & Q&A Session 2

• When: Wednesday, March 22, 6-8 p.m.
• Where: Magnolia United Church of Christ (3555 W McGraw St, Seattle, WA 98199)
• Who: Session led by MLL Umpire In Chief Matt Rarity

WA District 8 Umpire Events:

• Tuesday, February 21: D8 Umpire Rules Clinic – part 1 of 2, 7 p.m., VIRTUAL via Microsoft Teams: https://tinyurl.com/D8Umpire1
  
• Thursday, February 23: D8 Umpire Rules Clinic – part 2 of 2, 7 p.m., VIRTUAL via Microsoft Teams: https://tinyurl.com/D8Umpire2
  
• Saturday March 11: D8 Umpire Field Mechanics, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Shorewood High School, Shoreline
  
• Sunday March 12: D8 Umpire Field Mechanics, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Northshore Athletic Fields, Woodinville

D8 Will plan for another Umpire Rules clinic in May/June for All Star Tournament play, focusing on Tournament-specific rules. Date TBD

Little League International / Western Region:

Feb 5, 19, 26 and March 5: Little League International Umpire Rules Training, VIRTUAL via Zoom.

• February 5: Little League Rules 101, Session 1:  https://www.littleleague.org/event/2023-williamsport-umpire-rules-session-1/
• February 19: Little League Rules 101, Session 2:  https://www.littleleague.org/event/2023-williamsport-umpire-rules-session2/
• February 26: Little League Rules 101, Session 3:  https://www.littleleague.org/event/2023-williamsport-umpire-rules-session3/
• March 5: Little League Rules 101, Session 4:  https://www.littleleague.org/event/2023-williamsport-virtual-umpire-rules-session-4/

Feb 17, 24, March 3, 10: Western Regional Umpire Rules Training, VIRTUAL via Zoom.

• February 17: Little League Western Regional Rules Clinic Session 1, VIRTUAL, 7 p.m.: https://www.littleleague.org/event/west-region-virtual-umpire-rules-clinic-1/
• February 24: Little League Western Regional Rules Clinic Session 2, VIRTUAL, 7 p.m.: https://www.littleleague.org/event/west-region-virtual-umpire-rules-clinic-2/
• March 3: Little League Western Regional Rules Clinic Session 3, VIRTUAL, 7 p.m.: https://www.littleleague.org/event/west-region-virtual-umpire-rules-clinic-3/
• March 10: Little League Western Regional Rules Clinic Session 4, VIRTUAL, 7 p.m.: https://www.littleleague.org/event/west-region-virtual-umpire-rules-clinic-4/

Feb 24-26: Western Regional Umpire Mechanics Clinic – 3 days, San Bernardino, CA:

• https://www.littleleague.org/event/2023-west-region-umpire-mechanics-clinic/

March 24 -March 26: Western Regional Outreach Clinic, Portland, OR (Happy Valley, OR):

• http://www.wrlluaa.org/uploads/3/4/8/2/34823578/umpire_flyer_2023_or2_or4__v2_.pdf
• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-west-region-portland-outreach-tickets-480993022077

November 11-17: Western Region Umpire Academy, San Bernardino, CA: 

• https://www.littleleague.org/event/2023-west-region-umpire-academy-4/

More information:

Little League Umpire Registry:  https://www.littleleague.org/university/umpires/