United Collegiate Umpires to Delay Release of 2021 Umpire Schedules

United Collegiate Umpires to Delay Release of 2021 Umpire Schedules

Mahwah, NJ – September 9, 2020 – Due to continued COVID-19-related uncertainty, United Collegiate Umpires will delay the release of individual umpire schedules to an as-yet-to-be-determined date. Traditionally, UCU Division I conference assignments have been released on October 31, with Division I non-conference, Division III and junior college assignments released on December 31.

UCU Executive Vice President Alex Skandalis stated, “Since inception we have prioritized release of staff umpire schedules well in advance of the upcoming baseball season. This approach provides schedule certainty for umpires and, most important, allows for greater efficiency in responding to the inherent weather-related changes throughout our conference client’s geographical footprint. Despite the delay, our expectations remain that all 2021 schedules will be released in a timely manner, as soon as we possibly can do so.”

About United Collegiate Umpires

Founded in 2014, UCU supervises baseball conferences in Division I (America East, Ivy League, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Northeast Conference), Division III (Atlantic East, Empire 8, Liberty, NEAC, NJAC and SUNYAC), NJCAA Region III and XIX, Interstate Collegiate Baseball League, Metropolitan Collegiate Baseball League, New England Collegiate Baseball League, the New York Collegiate Baseball League and RussMatt Invitational. Offering superior continuing umpire education, UCU has participated in the implementation of training programs throughout the country, including several presentations made as part of the NCAA Umpire Improvement Program.
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United Collegiate Umpires Appointed New Jersey Athletic Conference Coordinator of Baseball Umpires

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United Collegiate Umpires Appointed New Jersey Athletic Conference Coordinator of Baseball Umpires

Mahwah, NJ – October 24, 2018 – United Collegiate Umpires (UCU) has been appointed New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Coordinator of Baseball Umpires.

“As an organization this partnership with the New Jersey Athletic Conference is significant as we continue to grow and evolve”, stated UCU Executive Vice-President, Alex Skandalis.

Skandalis continued, “I would like to thank Commissioner Small, the athletic directors and members of the NJAC search committee for their confidence in our program, demonstrated through this appointment. This is a tremendous development for UCU umpires in the Mid-Atlantic Region as the NJAC is always among the top Division III baseball conferences nationwide. I can’t wait to get it started and look forward to a long-standing relationship”

About United Collegiate Umpires

Founded in 2014, UCU supervises baseball conferences in Division I (America East, Ivy League, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Northeast Conference), Division III (Atlantic East, Empire 8, Liberty, NEAC, and SUNYAC), NJCAA Region III and XIX, Interstate Collegiate Baseball League, Metropolitan Collegiate Baseball League, New England Collegiate Baseball League, and the New York Collegiate Baseball League. Offering superior continuing umpire education, UCU has participated in the implementation of training programs throughout the country, including several presentations made as part of the NCAA Umpire Improvement Program.

About New Jersey Athletic Conference

Founded in 1957, The New Jersey Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA’s Division III. Full members are in New Jersey. Affiliate members (track and football only) are in Delaware, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. The NJAC, called the New Jersey State Athletic Conference when founding institutional members Glassboro State College (now Rowan University), Montclair State College (now Montclair State University), Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University), Newark State College (now Kean University), Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey), and William Paterson College (now William Paterson University) collectively partnered to compete in intercollegiate competition. The NJAC has captured 63 NCAA Division III national team championships, including nine in baseball.

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United Collegiate Umpires Appointed Atlantic East Conference Coordinator of Baseball Umpires

United Collegiate Umpires Appointed Atlantic East Conference Coordinator of Baseball Umpires

Mahwah, NJ – July 27, 2018 – United Collegiate Umpires (UCU) has been appointed Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Coordinator of Baseball Umpires.

“We are very much looking forward to this partnership with the Atlantic East Conference”, stated UCU Executive Vice President, Alex Skandalis. “The trust placed in us by the AEC founding members is a testament to the work put in, on and off the field, by our umpires and provides an opportunity for all of us to grow and evolve with this new conference partner.”

Atlantic East Conference Commissioner, Jessica Huntley, stated: “We are excited to partner with United Collegiate Umpires as the first-ever baseball assigning group for the Atlantic East. As we launch our inaugural year, it was important we find the best assigners for our student-athletes, coaches, and teams.”

Huntley continued,“United Collegiate Umpires stood out to our coaches and administrators as the best amongst several qualified candidates. It’s a very exciting time to be a part of the Atlantic East and we are happy to have United Collegiate Umpires onboard.”

About United Collegiate Umpires

Founded in 2014, UCU supervises baseball conferences in Division I (America East, Ivy League, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Northeast Conference), Division III (Atlantic East, Empire 8, Liberty, NEAC, and SUNYAC), NJCAA Region III and XIX, Interstate Collegiate Baseball League, Metropolitan Collegiate Baseball League, New England Collegiate Baseball League, and the New York Collegiate Baseball League. Offering superior continuing umpire education, UCU has participated in the implementation of training programs throughout the country, including several presentations made as part of the NCAA Umpire Improvement Program.

About Atlantic East Conference

The Atlantic East Conference is a Division III league formed of seven founding institutions including Cabrini University, Gwynedd Mercy University, Immaculata University, Marymount University, Marywood University, Neumann University, and Wesley College. The conference is formed to foster athletic competition and cooperation among academically selective, private colleges located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The geographic focus brings together some of the top colleges in the region, while still allowing for a strong conference of like-minded institutions, all of which integrate competitive athletics into the student-athletes university experience. The Atlantic East will initially sponsor and host championships for 19 sports within the NCAA Division III.

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United Collegiate Umpires Appointed New England Collegiate Baseball League Coordinator of Baseball Umpires

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United Collegiate Umpires Appointed New England Collegiate Baseball League Coordinator of Baseball Umpires

Mahwah, NJ – January 8, 2018 – United Collegiate Umpires (UCU) has been appointed New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) Coordinator of Baseball Umpires, starting in 2018.

“The NECBL provides opportunities throughout the New England geographical footprint for our umpires to compliment the administrators and student-athletes who have made this a summer league respected throughout the country”, stated UCU President, Chris Marshall.

Marshall continued, “I could not be more excited that our in-state umpires will be on diamonds this summer throughout the NECBL and many from outside the state will be exposed to this prestigious brand of baseball for the first time”

“The New England Collegiate Baseball League is pleased to be partnering with UCU this coming season…” stated NECBL Commissioner, Sean McGrath.

McGrath continued, “…with our league filled with the best college baseball players in America, it requires talented and experienced umpires who work the same level of competition during the spring college season, including umpires from Division I,[Division] II, [Division] III postseason and College World Series.”

About United Collegiate Umpires

Founded in 2014, United Collegiate Umpires supervises baseball conferences in NCAA Division I (America East, Ivy League, Metro Atlantic Atheltic Conference, and Northeast Conference), NCAA Division III (Empire 8, Liberty, NEAC, and SUNYAC), NJCAA Region III and XIX, New England Collegiate Baseball League, and New York Collegiate Baseball League.

Offering superior umpire education, UCU implements training programs fostering umpire development throughout the country, including several presentations made as part of the NCAA Umpire Improvement Program.

About the New England Collegiate Baseball League

The New England Collegiate Baseball League is a wooden bat college summer league fielding teams in all six New England states, with 13 organizations overall. Partially funded by Major League Baseball, the NECBL started play in 1994 and has sent over 100 alumni to the Major Leagues.

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Marshall Appointed America East Coordinator of Baseball Umpires

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Marshall Appointed America East Conference Coordinator of Baseball Umpires

Mahwah, NJ – October 20, 2017 – United Collegiate Umpires (UCU) President, Chris Marshall has been appointed America East Conference Coordinator of Baseball Umpires, starting in 2018.

“It was an honor to have been on the America East conference umpire staff previously in my NCAA career”, stated Chris Marshall, UCU President.

Marshall continued,“I saw the America East baseball student-athletes model excellence on and off the field. I look forward to assembling a talented umpire staff who will collectively be held to this exact standard.”

About Chris Marshall

After beginning his NCAA career in 1996, Chris graduated from the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring. Instead of pursuing a professional career, he returned to NCAA baseball. This decision has resulted in significant accomplishment as Chris is now widely respected nationally throughout the NCAA baseball community.

His work has resulted in extensive post-season recognition: The 1999 and 2000 Junior College World Series, 2005 Division III College World Series, seven Division III Regionals, two Division II Regionals, seven Division I Regionals, and four Division I Super Regionals (2014–2017).

About United Collegiate Umpires

Founded in 2017, United Collegiate Umpires supervises baseball conferences in NCAA Division I (America East, Ivy League, MAAC, and Northeast Conference), NCAA Division III (Empire 8, Liberty, NEAC, and SUNYAC), NJCAA Region III and Region XIX, New England Collegiate Baseball League, and New York Collegiate Baseball League. Offering superior umpire education, UCU implements training programs fostering umpire development throughout the country.

For More Information, contact:
Dan Miller, VP, Digital Media/Public Relations
201-906-2246
[email protected]