About Umpires

OBA Umpires Committee

The OBA Umpires Committee is a dedicated, volunteer group that works tirelessly to promote and support umpire development in Ontario. The Committee develops and implements the following initiatives:

Level 1 and 2 Program - delivery of umpire camps and online training modules
Level 3 Program – SuperCamps, online training, on-field evaluation opportunities
Accelerated Adult Umpire Training Program
Level 4/5 Baseball Canada National Umpires Program
Female Umpire Development Program
Elimination Tournaments - umpire and supervisor assignment
Make the Right Call – online webinar series
Local Association Support – UIC training and umpire development support
Ongoing Education – rules training via OnDeck app and other resources
Umpire Clinician Training – selection, training, and assigning of umpire clinicians
Supervisor Training – selection and implementation of the Baseball Canada Senior Course Conductor Pathway

Please email umpire@playoba.ca for more information on any of the above initiatives, assistance with your OBA profile, or any umpiring or rules-related questions. Your email will be directed to the appropriate OBA staff or Umpire Committee member.

We look forward to working with you to support the development of umpires in Ontario!

Chris Wilhelm
Supervisor of Umpires
Baseball Ontario