2024 NFHS Baseball Points of Emphasis
2024 areas of the game of interscholastic baseball that need special attention.
Doug LaMunyon
Colorado Adoption of Player/DH Rule
Colorado has made an exception to the Player/DH rule in regards to courtesy runners.
Learn the NFHS DH Rule Change
Explore an overview of the NFHS Designated Hitter rules change for the 2020 high school baseball season.
February 9, 2020 GJ Umpire Master Clinic
Grand Junction area umpires are hosting a Master Clinic February 9, 2020. Help improve your skills and cover eligibility for postseason assignments.
2019 Telluride Baseball Festival
Another year of umpiring baseball at altitude. We again provided umpires for the Telluride Umpire Festival.
2019 USA Baseball West Team Championships Umpires
4th of July in 2019 saw several of us Colorado umpires down in Phoenix working a tournament for USA Baseball.
2019 Summer Legion Ball
In 2019, our area helped umpire the inaugural year of American Legion baseball in Southwest Colorado. Pagosa, Bayfield, Ignacio, Cortez and Dove Creek all participated.
Force Play Slide Rule Note
Weighing the force play slide rule along with the ‘runner doesn’t have to slide’ rule.
Courtesy Runner Rule Summary
This summary of the courtesy runner rule combines the rule with the case plays in a logical order.
Umpire Spring Championships in Arizona
SW CO Umpires have some more opportunities to umpire in Phoenix March 7-10 and/or March 14-17. Since our fields might still be under snow, it is a great chance for some baseball, sun and fun.
NFHS Cheek and Jaw Protector Rules Interpretation
NFHS has issued a memorandum on the use of Cheek and Jaw protectors in high school baseball.