The Indicator Newsletter
Serving Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex, Warren, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Somerset Counties
Welcome to the Indicator, the official newsletter of The Raritan Valley Umpires Association. This newsletter is dedicated to the skills, and integrity that each umpire brings to the game. Umpiring is more than just making calls, it’s about upholding the spirit of baseball and softball, ensuring fairness, and fostering a love for the game at every level.
In each issue, you’ll find important updates, rule clarifications, training opportunities. Whether you’re a veteran umpire or just stepping onto the diamond for the first time, Indicator is here to keep you informed, engaged, and ready for whatever the next pitch brings.
Newsletters
March 2025 Newsletter
The March 2025 RVUA Newsletter highlights upcoming meetings, training sessions, and key NFHS rule updates for baseball and softball umpires. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness, proper mechanics, and game management, including enforcing pace-of-play rules and handling DP/FLEX lineup strategies. Umpires are reminded to complete annual Concussion in Sports training and uphold professionalism on the field.
January 2025 Newsletter
The January 2025 issue of “The Indicator” provides updates for the Raritan Valley Umpires Association (RVUA), including leadership changes, meeting schedules, and rule interpretations for the upcoming baseball and softball season. It highlights NFHS rule changes, including updates on dead-ball territory, electronic communication for catchers in softball, and game pace improvements. Additionally, the newsletter emphasizes the mandatory annual concussion training, key officiating mechanics, and proper game management techniques for umpires.