

The Valley Wheel Baseball League is always looking for good umpires. If you love baseball you can get paid to join in the fun. Umpiring certification by a Baseball Umpires Association and love of "the game" are required. Interested applicants should contact Jim Nason at 413-433-4308 cell. Seeks new umpires for high school games and summer leagues. Classes will begin on Wednesday, January 21 thru February 28, 2009 at Springfield College. Classes will begin at 6:30 pm Send name, address and phone numbers to Joe Matthews,at joematt825@verizon.net Hampshire-Franklin Baseball Umpires Association: Umpire Classes begin January 18 to March 22, 2009. 8 Sunday evening classes from 6-8 P.M. at Deerfield Elementary School, 21 Pleasant Street, South Deerfield; Candidates must be 18 years or older. Candidates learn Sporting News Baseball Rules and the mechanics to umpire a high school baseball game; everyone who passes the test will be eligible to umpire high school baseball and summer leagues this year. $35 checks payable to HFBUA. Contact Artie Burke 413-863-2452 or aeburke11@verizon.net Hartford Umpires -- Connecticut Board of Approved Baseball Umpires |

