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Rule #: Topic: Coaching Sub: Assistant Coach NFHS: 3-3-1f6 OBR: Available Attachments: No Attachments Want access to many more topics? Click here to learn more about becoming a Member! An Assistant Coach that leaves the bench or his coach's box to argue with an umpire shall be ejected after being issued an official warning, unless the action is viewed as a major unsportsmanlike act. A major unsportsmanlike act might be, but is not limited to: (1) charging an umpire; (2) making contact with an umpire; or (3) physically threatening an umpire, etc. If an Assistant Coach is ejected for arguing after leaving his position toward an umpire, the Head Coach shall be restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game. If an Assistant Coach is ejected while commenting on a call while moving from his position back to his bench, the Head Coach is not restricted to his bench. An Assistant Coach must be restricted to the bench if issued an official (written) warning. For a subsequent minor offense, any coach restricted to the bench must be ejected. Under OBR, an Assistant Coach who leaves his position to argue with an umpire shall be ejected, however there is no provision to restrict any coach to his bench under these rules.

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PBUmpires is always looking for people interested in learning how to umpire above the youth baseball level and join the premier umpire assocation in the Tampa Bay area. We form New Umpire Clinics each Fall and Spring.  New Member training sessions have been held at Spectrum Field (formerly Brighthouse Field) in St. Petersburg and regular meetings and field clinics are generally held in Pasco County.

New Member training sessions consist a day (or series of week nights) of presentations and discussions learning baseball rules and how to apply them. You'll learn that most TV commentators are wrong about the rules quite often.  A second day (or series of week nights) will be dedicated to learning on the field, the 60', 70' and standard baseball field mechanics and the subtle differences between them. A third day will be spent umpiring games being mentored by highly experienced high school, collegiate and professionally experienced umpires dedicated to passing on the best information and skills of the craft to the next generation. Upon demonstrating a sound aptitude for the game and officiating it, you'll be invited to attend the New Member Orientation where you'll assume the mantle of PBUmpire!

Umpires certified by the FHSAA or another similar state high school certification organization, may be invited to attend the "Try Out Day", based on their level of certification and documented experience.

What we provide our members:

• Superior rules, contemporary field mechanics and professional game management training.
• Continuing Professional Education via:
  
  • Professional quality online member portal:
  • Rules and association resources.
  • Rules and mechanics presentations, quizzes, games and videos.
  • Association News, Event Schedule, Photo Roster, Photo Gallery, Video Gallery, Blog and Online Store.
• Minimum of 10 member meetings and clinics led by collegiate & professional level umpires.
  
• Objective online evaluation program with guidance to improve to the next level.
• Game Assignment Opportunities (based on evaluated ability):
  • Select youth and adult league and travel baseball in Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando Counties;
  • High School Baseball in Pasco and Hernando Counties;
  • High School Baseball District, Regional and State Playoffs;
  • MiLB Spring Training Baseball in Pasco, Hillsboro and Pinellas Counties;

We welcome all who have an interest joining PBUmpires and: are at least 16 years of age; own or can obtain necessary equipment and uniforms; own or have access to reliable transportation; have the desire to learn how and effectively umpire to superior standards. 1. Click the Become a Member image (left) and submit an online application. 2. Attend all the new member training, clinics and evaluation sessions. 3. Pass the baseball rules exam and field evaluation and you're on the field!

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