Feb 12, 2019 9:21 PM
Off the field – rules reviews/videos of plays/chalk talk
On the field – officiating with top professional umpires
Skill enhancements:
Presence and demeanor on/off the field
Field positioning, Rule enhancement
Announcing the call, Player management
The “IT” factor of an Official
“Four C’s of Umpiring: Consistency, Confidence, Control and Courtesy.”
When: March 7-10 (Thursdy-Sunday), 2019.
Where: Eldorado and Empire Polo Clubs in Indio, California.
Who: Certified Umpires with a “C” or “CT” certification or higher, wanting to improve their officiating skills.
Cost: FREE! Invitees only pay for transportation to and from the clinic (airfare or drive). All meals, ground transportation and accommodations are provided for each participant by the Umpires LLC.
Airports: Los Angeles (LAX) 142 miles, Palm Springs (PSP) 28 miles, Ontario (ONT) 91 miles.
Hotel/Lodging: To Be Determined. Umpires LLC will arrange for your accommodations, with an advanced notice.
USPA Umpires, LLC, look forward to seeing you there! Plan to arrive Wednesday, March 6 and depart Monday, March 11.
For further information please contact Maggie Mitchell.
Effective Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020
The suspension of USPA Tournaments and Events will be lifted for USPA Member Clubs in locales where hosting polo matches and tournaments is permitted under applicable state and local laws, executive orders and similar decrees. The USPA Member Clubs in these locales are encouraged to follow all such requirements of their state and local authorities with respect to polo operations. In addition, we also encourage all USPA Member Clubs to take the precautions recommended by the CDC. We are preparing a detailed list of best practices for USPA Member Clubs as they return to hosting USPA Tournaments and Events and plan to circulate these guidelines within the next week. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and will notify you if we determine a different course of action is necessary.
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