Jekyll2026-06-05T15:57:56-05:00https://www.centexumpires.org/feed.xmlCenTex Umpire AssociationProviding high school baseball officials in Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and surrounding Central Texas areas.CenTex Umpire AssociationSpring 2026 Training2026-01-04T00:00:00-06:002026-01-04T00:00:00-06:00https://www.centexumpires.org/training/2026/01/04/spring-2026-trainingJoin us for our Spring 2026 Training clinic at Vista Ridge High School!

Scrimmages start January 31st, so this training will help everyone prepare for the season.

Location: Vista Ridge High School

Friday, January 16th

  • Time: 7:00 PM
  • Focus: Classroom instruction
  • Where: Enter through the classroom entrance (see campus map below)

Saturday, January 17th

  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Focus: On-field training at the baseball field

Sunday, January 18th (If needed)

  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Focus: On-field training continues (half day, depending on Saturday progress)

Campus Map

Address: 200 S Vista Ridge Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Vista Ridge HS Campus Map

Questions?

Contact Training Coordinator Gordon Glaze for more information.

All persons interested in becoming an umpire and umpires who are not members of our chapter are welcome to attend free of charge.

Thank you to Leander ISD and Vista Ridge High School for generously providing their facilities for our training.

]]>CenTex Umpire AssociationFall 2025 Training in Elgin2025-12-06T00:00:00-06:002025-12-06T00:00:00-06:00https://www.centexumpires.org/training/2025/12/06/fall-training-elginCenTex conducted its Fall Training clinic in Elgin on Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th, 2025.

Friday, December 5th

  • Time: 7:00 PM (promptly)
  • Location: Meeting room
  • Dress: Business casual

Saturday, December 6th

  • Time: 9:00 AM (promptly)
  • Location: All-purpose building
  • Dress: Base uniform with black shirt
  • Bring: Your gear

We had live pitching and focused on timing and judgment.

What was Provided

  • Lunch on Saturday
  • All drinks

Big thanks to our Training Coordinator Gordon Glaze for organizing the training, and to Elgin High School for providing the venue and facilities access.

]]>CenTex Umpire AssociationNew Member Field Training2025-01-27T00:00:00-06:002025-01-27T00:00:00-06:00https://www.centexumpires.org/training/events/2025/01/27/new-member-field-training @media (min-width: 768px) { .page__hero--overlay { background-position: center calc(50% + 150px); } }

The TASO Cen-Tex Baseball Chapter is hosting a New Member Field Training session.

Details

  • Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM to approximately 3:00 PM (no lunch break)
  • Location: Leander High School Baseball Field (Get Directions)

What We’ll Cover

We will cover working the 2-man umpire system in detail.

What to Bring

  • Base uniform with black shirt
  • Plate mask

We look forward to seeing our new members on the field!

]]>CenTex Umpire AssociationTAPPS 2024 State Championships Crew2024-05-14T00:00:00-05:002024-05-14T00:00:00-05:00https://www.centexumpires.org/announcements/playoffs/2024/05/14/tapps-2024-state-championships-crew @media (min-width: 768px) { .page__hero--overlay { background-position: center calc(50% + 150px); } }

The TASO CenTex Chapter was honored to send the following crew to the TAPPS Baseball 2024 State Championship Tournament at UT Arlington:

  • Ronnie Mueller
  • Nik Voelker
  • Austin Franco
  • Todd Wood (Crew Chief)

Games Worked

Our crew officiated three championship games:

Game Date Time
Division III South Semi-Final May 13, 2024 11:00 AM
Division II Championship May 14, 2024 2:00 PM
Division I Semi-Final #2 May 14, 2024 8:30 PM

Congratulations to our crew on representing the CenTex Chapter at the state level!

]]>CenTex Umpire AssociationGeorgetown Military Appreciation Day2024-04-13T00:00:00-05:002024-04-13T00:00:00-05:00https://www.centexumpires.org/announcements/games/2024/04/13/georgetown-military-appreciation-day @media (min-width: 768px) { .page__hero--overlay { background-position: center calc(50% + 150px); } }

Georgetown High School Baseball hosted a non-district game against Vandegrift High School on Military Appreciation Day.

The TASO CenTex Chapter was proud to have veteran officials manage this special commemorative game:

  • Michael Miller
  • Wes Cain
  • Gus Lalau
  • Gordon Glaze

Thank you to all who serve!

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