Wisconsin Umpires Association
Serving Southeast Wisconsin Since 1927

Welcome to the Wisconsin Umpires Association!
Founded in 1927, the Wisconsin Umpires Association serves southeastern Wisconsin as a training and developmental organization for baseball and softball umpires. More than 200 men and women belong to the WUA and our members work at nearly every level of baseball and softball, from independent minor league baseball to youth leagues.
Great news!! Umpire training for 2025, hosted by the Wisconsin Umpires Association (WUA), is starting again. That means spring is right around the corner! Baseball and Softball seasons will be upon us before we know it.
Training starts January 8th and ends on March 26th. Classes are Wednesdays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. They are held at Whitnall Middle School (5025 S.116th St, Greenfield, WI 53228). Each night is broken into three hour-long sessions of fun and learning.
Students will receive in-depth rule knowledge, proper mechanics training, and the tools and confidence to handle on field situations.
The WUA training program is a blend of in-person classroom sessions (video and discussion) and gym sessions where field and plate mechanics are taught and perfected. Students learn from the National Federation of High School (NFHS) rule book. They then learn about the range of applications of these rules. Trainees also learn NFHS 2-man umpire mechanics through demonstration and practice. Future umpires also learn useful game management skills through advice and real-world examples; then apply what they discuss. We use the NFHS rule set because most area leagues and tournaments use this as their core rule set (with some adaptations). Our history shows that the hands-on drills and the in depth classroom sessions provided valuable knowledge for the students and supports their growth as they begin their umpiring careers.
Most of all, students get their training from fifteen staff members that have combined for hundreds of years of success on the field. We have trainers that work in MLB, College, High School, Little League, and a mixture of other competitive leagues. Some of our recent students have gone on to a major league training school and been offered Minor League baseball contracts. We currently have a staff member employed by Major League Baseball.
In short, you will receive a premier training experience that is second to none in Wisconsin. Upon graduation, WUA umpires will be able to handle on-field situations and manage games with poise and professionalism.
We offer three different levels of training:
- Level 1 – Baseball/Softball ($195): for those who want to begin umpiring, but have no experience and those who have umpired but have had no formal training.
- Level 2 – Baseball ($115): for experienced umpires who want to learn advanced mechanics and hone their trade.
Click the “Members” tab above and then choose “Membership Plans” to start the registration process and to create your site account. Welcome to the WUA!!
Upcoming Events
Training Level 1 and Level 2
Whitnall Middle School 5025 S 116th St, Greenfield, WisconsinWhitnall Middle School 6:00-9:00 pm Training for: Level 1 softball Level 1 baseball Level 2 baseball
Training Level 1 and Level 2
Whitnall Middle School 5025 S 116th St, Greenfield, WisconsinWhitnall Middle School 6:00-9:00 pm Training for: Level 1 softball Level 1 baseball Level 2 baseball
Training Level 1 and Level 2
Whitnall Middle School 5025 S 116th St, Greenfield, WisconsinWhitnall Middle School 6:00-9:00 pm Training for: Level 1 softball Level 1 baseball Level 2 baseball
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Whitnall Middle School- CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER 6:00-9:00 pm Training for: Level 1 softball Level 1 baseball Level 2 baseball
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Regular members meeting- round table event
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Regular meeting and round table event with conference commissioner and coach
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Training Level 1 and Level 2
Whitnall Middle School 6:00-9:00 pm Training for: Level 1 softball Level 1 baseball Level 2 baseball