The Midcoast Umpire Association of Maine (MUA) will be providing training for interested new members, or individuals looking to learn more about the game of baseball or softball.

The association assists with providing professional, quality officiating to local baseball and softball teams, grades 7 to 12, as well as to local youth amateur leagues, including Babe Ruth Baseball and Little League Baseball and Softball.

The MUA has served baseball and softball teams in Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties since 1956. 

All interested individuals are encouraged to apply. Training and education are provided by veteran umpires using hands-on, online, visual and written study resources. New member separate sessions for baseball and softball training will begin March 8 for softball and March 9 for baseball. In person training will be held at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Thomaston.

Anyone interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity are encouraged to register at midcoastumpires.com under the “Join Us” section, or by contacting Chris Barstow at crbarstow@gmail.com.