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The Northwoods League, in addition to
being a developmental league for players
and coaches, is also a developmental league for umpires.
The concentrated game schedule, travel, and Minor
League-like game conditions give NWL umpires a
pre-professional seasoning unparalleled in all of
baseball. Since the League's inaugural season in 1994,
62 of its former umpires have furthered
their careers in affiliated professional baseball.
The League recruits its umpires from the two umpire schools whose curriculums have been approved by the
Professional Baseball Umpire Corps. (PBUC): Jim Evans' Academy of Professional Baseball Umpiring and
Harry Wendelstedt School for Umpires. The umpires ultimately chosen are usually among the top school
graduates who were then selected to the pre-season, PBUC sponsored Umpire Evaluation Course.
The NWL employs seven two-man crews during the regular season, a six-man crew during the mid-season
All-Star game, and six umpires for both the divisional playoffs and championship series.
Umpires are salaried and are provided hotel accommodations, meals and travel.
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