NFHS Weekly Rules Training

Each Wednesday Starting Jan 15 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Presented by: Bill Ward, certified rules-nerd

Madison, AL

256-337-1902

BamaUmpire@gmail.com

NFHS rules training
Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nwt-wijy-gcw
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-771-2957‬ PIN: ‪853 976 594‬

 

Previous Rules Discussions are listed below. 

 

Umpire Work History

2024 to present- Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (NAIA)

2023 to present- Southern Athletic Association (DIII)

2022 to present- South Western Athletic Conference (D1)

2022 to present- Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (DII)

2021 to present- Umpire supervisor for Perfect Game

2020 to present- Gulf South Conference (DII) and Southern States Athletic Conference (NAIA)

2018 to present- Logistics Coordinator for Next Level Umpire Camps

2018 to present- Umpire Trainer for Greater Huntsville Umpire Association (High School)

2016 to present- Alabama Community College Conference (JUCO)

2011 to present- Umpire trainer & Rules Interpreter for Madison Umpire Association 

2010 to present- Alabama High School Athletic Association (high school)

2010 to present- Board member of Madison Umpire Association

2009 to present- Umpire for Madison Baseball Association

 

Education

2018 graduate of the Wendelstedt Umpire School

2016 International Umpire Camp

2010 to present- AHSAA district camp (since 2018 as instructor)

2012 to present- Next Level Umpire Camps (since 2018 as Logistics Coordinator)

2012 to 2018- AHSAA state camp

I attend several collegiate umpire camps and clinics each year as both a student and instructor.

 

Honors & Significant Events

Alabama Baseball Coaches Association umpire of the year

Alabama High School Athletic Association district umpire of the year

AHSAA All-Star game umpire

AHSAA state finals

AHSAA playoffs every year since 2011

Championship game at CDP (4)

CDP umpire crew chief 

 

Bill's rules meeting has been rained out today March 12, 2025. He'll be back next week.