Each Wednesday Starting Jan 17 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Presented by: Bill Ward, certified rules-nerd
Madison, AL
256-337-1902
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
NFHS New Rules and POE’s for 2024 & Breakdown of Rule 1 with Casebook References.
