Nikki Ross Umpire School
The Nikki Ross Memorial Umpire School (NRMUS) Intensive Weekend Clinic2026 Umpire Classes
It’s that time of year again!
The Nikki Ross Memorial Umpire School (NRMUS) is pleased to be hosting it’s annual
advanced Umpire Clinic sanctioned by Baseball Ontario. Now in a new intensive weekend
format (since 2022)! We extend this invitation to Umpires from all associations! We are
continuing the tradition of the late Nikki Ross, a great advocate of the baseball community
(previously called True North Umpires Academy under her leadership). Space is limited,
so register early to ensure your spot!
The intensive umpire training will include: contemporary techniques, procedures,
mechanics, and rule interpretations. Umpires will be gaining OBA Level 1 and 2
Certfication through this course (on-field and in-class components) with additional
advanced components, including game management, 3 umpire mechanics, as well as
advanced rules and interpretations. Baseball Canada Certified Course Conductors will
assist participants through all material (both levels) and on-field training.
The three-part course consists of: classroom work, involving rules & rule interpretations
and a strong focus in on-field mechanics, drills & positioning work. Students will receive
approximately 20 hours of instruction over the weekend (3.5 hours on Friday, 8 hours
on each of Saturday and Sunday).
We offfer an educational and enjoyable clinic! Please encourage
other umpires to attend
Register now! All materials provided. Gift bags are distributed. Prizes, give-aways and certificates will be given to participants!
Location: Lynn-Rose School – College Campus, 7310 Rapistan Court, Mississauga, ON, L5N 6L8 (North of 401, off Meadowvale Road)
Dates: Course runs Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26, 2026
Time: Friday 6:30 pm sharp-10:00 pm and 8:30 am-4:30 pm on each of Saturday and Sunday (NEW Format!)
(Be early so classes can start on time, and arrive early to sign in)
Cost: $215 payable by Cash, Cheque or eTransfer, all due at sign-in on
April 24, 2026 (includes Pizza Lunch on both Saturday and Sunday
and healthy snacks and water all weekend) (carding is paid by
participants directly ($30 L1 and $50 L2) at time of sign up on new
OBA system)
Contact: Adam Bakos, President NRMUS
mnba.umpires@gmail.com or 416-804-0897
REGISTER BY APRIL 11th, 2026
Thank you for your time and consideration.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
For those interested in the video taken by the Mississauga Sports Council a couple of years ago, you can find it here: NRMUS
You can also visit NRMUS on facebook at: Nikki Ross Memorial Umpire School | Mississauga ON | Facebook where you can see previous year’s videos, images and posts regarding program updates.
If you are no longer involved in your baseball executive, please pass this along to current board members.
Regards,
Adam Bakos
MNBA Director of Umpires
Umpire-in-Chief