Become a Certified High School Umpire with NJSBUA!
Essex, Union and Morris Counties of New Jersey
Unleash Your Passion for Baseball
TESTS ARE NOW OPEN
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TESTS ARE NOW OPEN 〰️
State Baseball and Softball
Study the rule book and pass your test!
Go to our TEST page and follow prompts.
Just Added: ZOOM Test Prep Review
Upcoming Zoom Schedule
Baseball Tuesday, March 3rd 7:00 PM Lead Instructor Manny Fidalgo
Softball Wednesday, March 4th 7:00 PM Lead Instructor Bruce Kaufman
Zoom Links:
Baseball- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84757078303?pwd=jp1d1wdZu0cSl7zFsnILApgGNYz7jZ.1
Softball- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82318358732?pwd=heZR7yg10QvLUs5incO1U04e1N7d7i.1
2nd and Final In Person Rules Interpretation Meeting
March 10th 7pm Morristown High School
AllAmericanSports will have a shop open for purchases and custom orders.
See Meetings page for full details
Our Head Instructors with decades of experience both on field and in the classroom, will lead you through a successful Cadet Class
For BASEBALL: Manny Fidalgo
For SOFTBALL: Bruce Kaufmann
Don’t miss this chance to be on the field next Spring, shaping the future of New Jersey high school sports.
Or if you’re ready now…
Sign up Today!!
Email us for more information:
UmpNJSBUA@gmail.com
Cadet Classes start January 2026 and finish in time for you to work the Spring Season!
Working within the rules of the NFHS, the National Federation of High School Sports, you will become a part of the NJSIAA, the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association, and be assigned baseball and/or softball games at the Freshman, JV and Varsity levels in Essex, Union and Morris Counties of New Jersey.
Umpire Training opportunities are available for free, at various times pre-season and during the spring and taught by NJSBUA Instructors with decades of experience. You will learn from the best.
High School baseball and softball games generally start at 4pm and last about two hours. You will have the ability to ‘block’ any times or days that you can’t work a game before and during the season. This is all done on a platform called Arbiter. The payment for a Varsity Softball game is $100.00 and Varsity Baseball is $110.00.
This is a reminder for the Implicit Bias Workshops this school year (2025-26)
Ensure that you are marked as COMPLETE for the Implicit Bias workshop requirement in Arbiter.
This workshop is required, and no official will be eligible for any assignments at any level without completing the workshop. This is a ONE TIME ONLY requirement.
NJSIAA will be offering a set number of workshop opportunities at specific dates/times.
These are the only dates/times that will be offered in Spring 2026. Spaces are limited to 100 participants per workshop. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
REGISTRATION LINKS:
NJSBUA SPONSORED TRAININGS
The spring season is just around the corner!
With high school baseball and softball kicking off in March, it’s time to dust off the mask, sharpen your eyes, and get back into a rhythm.
We are thrilled to announce a series of FREE winter training opportunities designed to get you behind the plate with live pitching.
These sessions are a fantastic way to refine your zone, work on your timing, and ensure we hit the field in mid-season form.
🥎 Softball Training
Location: Fred Hills Sports Academy
5 Fairview Ave, Verona, NJ 07044
DateTimeSaturdays: Feb 28th 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Sundays: Feb 22nd. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Details: Focus on live pitching to call balls and strikes. RSVP: Please contact Bruce Kaufman at 908-447-8112 to confirm which dates you will attend.
⚾ Baseball Training
Location: Zoned Sports Academy
24 Kearney St, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
DaySessions. Sundays. 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM OR 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
February and March
RSVP: Please contact Todd Walker at 908-938-0320 to coordinate your attendance.
📝 Important Reminders
Gear Up: All participants must bring their full protective gear to work behind the plate safely.
Cost: These sessions are provided free of charge to all members.
Goal: Use this time to shake off the winter rust and help us maintain the high standard of officiating the NJSBUA is known for.
TWO MAN CLINIC- Baseball and Softball
March 7th -Newark Academy, 91 South Orange Ave. Livingston
Saturday 8am - 1pm Indoor Training.
Special Guest Speaker Dave Pasquale Athletic Director & Baseball coach.
THREE MAN CLINIC- Baseball
March 21st - PCTI, 45 Reinhart Rd, Wayne
Saturday On Field Instruction
THREE MAN CLINIC- Baseball
June 6th - Lincoln Park, West Side Ave. Jersey City
Saturday 8am- 3pm Live Showcase Games
DIAMOND NATION
The training sessions will be held Saturday, February 21st and Saturday, February 28th from 10am-4pm in the Diamond Nation Main Building Cages!!
The training sessions are $10 for each ONE-hour session, unless you have attended at least ONE Winter Umpire Training Session at Diamond Nation. Anyone who has attended a Winter Umpire Training Session at Diamond Nation will be admitted FREE to both days.
Bring ALL of your plate gear, we will have a changing area upstairs in the conference room.
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About Us
The NJSBUA was founded in 1936 and still going strong. Our association consists of a dedicated group of men and women officials who are committed to the improvement of Baseball and Softball umpires in the Essex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Union County conferences we serve. The NJSBUA is always actively recruiting interested new men and women to increase both our ranks and ability to serve the schools and programs in our area over the years.
Executive Secretary - Jim Zielinski - thezeefamily@verizon.net
Treasurer - Jim DiGiovanni - smserv@aol.com
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
My name is Joe Cunder . I am the President for the NJSBUA for the 2026 & 2027 seasons. I have been a member of the association since 2014. I have worked with many of you during those years.
We have a very experienced & transparent executive board. However, we are only as strong as our MEMBERSHIP. Try to get involved when you can. It’s a great way to meet umpires & maybe, develop a friendship. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me or any of the board members.
“Teamwork makes the dream work. “
Respectfully,
Joe Cunder
908 601 7903