Jim Evans European Classic (JEEC)

Join us for an exciting, fun, and informative clinic with veteran Major League Umpire Jim Evans!

This umpire training clinic will be undertaken by Jim Evans, one of the world’s best umpire trainers along with former AAA umpires, a former Minor League supervisor and some of Europe’s best umpires. The course includes a total of 40 hours of tuition in umpiring.

Previous European Classics:

April 7 – 11, 2008 – Rouen, France

April 5 – 10, 2010 – Prague, Czech Republic

April 15 – 20, 2012 – Wil, Switzerland

April 6 – 11, 2014 – Attnang-Puchheim, Austria

Upcoming: April 2016, maybe Germany

The package includes the following:

• 5 1/2 days of tuition (classroom and field) on the 2-man system mechanics as taught to professional umpires, as well as Official Baseball Rules and dealing with arguments / ejections. It will follow a similar format and curriculum as other Jim Evans Classics
• Bed and breakfast
• Lunch
• Course T-shirt and cap, jacket
• Course material
• The course material will be conducted in English and translation will be offered if needed
• Social event evening where students may ask questions of the instructor staff about the game
• Banquet on the final evening

*Travel to and from your home to the event is not included.

Things to bring:

• Full umpire gear (we will work on plate) and base gear will be required for the rest of the class time
• Notebooks and rule book
• Glove/mitt to assist making plays if needed

This event is totally self-funded and will be limited to a maximum of approx. 40 students on a first come, first served basis.

Students should have a reasonable level of fitness as you will be on your feet at least 3 hours in the afternoon (often running). There is no pre-requisite level of umpiring required for this course as everyone will be treated equally; all umpires welcome!

For more info on the JEEC contact: clinics@umpire.at