NHSUA Apprentice Program
Apprentice Program
Welcome to the 2023-2024 NHSUA
Apprentice program. This program requires an apprentice to complete the
following: Written rules test and on field test. You have two years to complete
both tests.
To prepare you for each of
those tests, we offer a series of learning days listed below. They are designed
to provide you with the information that you need to successfully complete the
required tests.
Please complete the
registration form available HERE and
return it with your payment.
NHSUA Membership Overview
Sunday February 4, 2024, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Provides apprentice umpires with a clear
understanding of the
benefits of membership, registering on the Arbiter,
umpire
evaluations, NHIAA insurance, and all the annual deadlines and dues
Rules Classes
Sunday February 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Rules 1-5 emphasizing rule interpretation
and application.
Materials and handouts will be provided in class.
February 18, 2024 10:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Rules 6-10 emphasizing rule interpretation and application.
Materials and handouts will be provided in class.
Sunday February 25, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Review of the rules and test preparation
Written Apprentice
Test
Sunday March 3, 2024, 8:00 AM
NHTI
For an apprentice to pass
and become a member of the NHSUA the apprentice must attend all mandatory
meetings and clinics and obtain and 85% on both written and field test.
Apprentice Program Application Form
YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING:
- Be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Attend two rules sessions and one mechanic clinic.
- Take and receive at least 85% on the current High School Federation Softball Association Exam, Prepared by the National Federation of State High Schools given in March.
- Take and receive at least 85% on the field exam that will be taken at a place and time determined by the Apprentice Chair.
- Attend the Annual Spring Interpretation Clinic.
- Pay Registration Fee of $90.00