North West Umpire Hub Launch
On Monday evening, North Coburg Rebels hosted the first Northern Umpiring Hub. This hub is the second to be launched after the Eastern Hub at Forest Hill/Blackburn had its first meeting two weeks ago.
The idea behind the hubs is to have "club-like" environments for umpires to get together, receive instruction, study the rules, and talk about all things baseball and umpiring in places easily accessible to them locally. The goal is that umpires feel more supported and can continue developing their skills.
Currently, the Northern Hub meets on the second Monday of the month, and the Eastern Hub meets on the last Monday of the month. The hubs are open for anyone interested in baseball umpiring to attend.
If you are interested in hosting a hub or an Introduction to Umpiring Community Level Course, please email Alan Sutherland: bvumpirecommunications@baseballvictoria.com.au.
Victorian Umpires at ASLC
Four Victorian umpires have been selected to officiate at the 2025 Australian Senior League Championship from 21-25 May in Geelong. Congratulations to Neil Douglass, Damien Ebenwaldner, Taylor Field and Patrick White.