The Little League Texas East District 18 has planned umpire clinics for coaches, new and returning umpires, and those looking to better understand the game.
In addition to the required training and registration listed below, these clinics will offer training in Umpire Mechanics and Positioning, Game Management, and Rule Review and Interpretation.
All training will utilize classroom and on-field atmospheres.
Instructing each clinic will be Brad Carpenter, Umpire Consultant for Texas East District 18. Carpenter asks those individuals with questions and who would like to register contact him at (979) 799-5433.
Dates and locations for each clinic are listed below:
- Sat, Feb 21, 2026 – West Columbia LL | 10am–2pm
- Sun, Feb 22, 2026 – Wharton LL | 1pm–4pm
- Sat, Feb 28, 2026 – West Columbia LL | 10am–2pm
Snacks and drinks will be provided by the district for all those in attendance.
Prerequisites to the umpire clinics include:
Other useful resources:
Session 1: Pregame
https://www.littleleague.org/videos/umpire-training-series-session-1-pregame-responsibilities/
Session 2: Working the Plate
https://www.littleleague.org/videos/umpire-training-series-session-2-working-the-plate/
Session 3: 2 Umpire Field Mechanics
https://www.littleleague.org/videos/umpire-training-series-session-3-two-umpire-field-mechanics/
Session 4: Techniques, Tips for Game Management
https://www.littleleague.org/videos/umpire-training-series-session-4-techniques-tips-for-game-management/
Session 5: The Wedge: Tag Plays at Plate
https://www.littleleague.org/videos/umpire-training-series-session-5-the-wedge-tag-plays-at-plate/