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Bruce Doane Sr. created a legacy of training umpires, first through his work on the field and later through the camp that now bears his name. He is pictured here with his son, Bruce Doane Jr., who has continued the tradition passed down from his father. |
About the Camp
Bruce Doane Sr. had a vision — to create a first class training camp for amateur umpires. This vision has been a reality since 1991.
Bruce established this camp that now turns out over 100 umpires annually. It was his leadership that brought campers, instructors, players and administrators together to find common ground. That common ground was the betterment of amateur baseball through umpire improvement.
Bruce passed away at the age of 72. He is missed by the umpires he has trained and the baseball community he served. However, his legacy and vision will continue on through the continual improvement of amateur baseball promoted by the best umpire clinic in America — the Bruce Doane Sr. Umpire Camp.
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Camp Benefits
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Camp Staff
Instructors at the Bruce Doane Sr. Umpire Camp bring more than 300 years of umpiring experience at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. More importantly, they are dedicated to making you a stronger umpire and helping you reach your officiating goals. The staff will not waste your time with "war stories." The camp is directed by Rich Fetchiet, supervisor of the Collegiate Baseball Umpires Alliance, and Dick Runchey, Executive Director of Umpires for International Baseball (IBAF).
To see biographies of our staff of instructors, go to our Instructor Biographies page, or click on any of the instructor names below.
2011 Doane Umpire Camp Instructor Staff |
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| Mike Bess | Mike Duffy | Dick Runchey |
| Chad Bocian | Rich Fetchiet | Dan Rypma |
| Dave Buck | Sal Giacomantonio | Nate Thompson |
| Mike Conlin | Jim Jackson | Dave Uyl |
| Perry Costello | Kyle McNeely | Mark Uyl |
| Mark Ditsworth | Steve Miller | Mark Winters |
| Bruce Doane Jr. | David Riley | |
Hotel Information
Rooms will be available for campers at the Radisson Riverfront at a special rate of $75 / night. The cost of the room may be shared with a roommate. Hotel stay includes a continental breakfast.
- Individuals are responsible for hotel reservations.
- Price is good if booked before January 24th.
- Radisson Riverfront phone number is 616.363.9001.
To ensure quality instruction and a small student to instructor ratio, we will only accept the first 120 students. To guarantee admission, please complete and return the registration form along with $100 deposit immediately. Please note: no deposit refunds will be made after February 1, 2011.
Additional Camp Information
Equipment and Dress
All campers should wear their uniform during Saturday and Sunday sessions. Umpires should also bring their plate equipment. Honig's Whistle Stop will be on-site selling equipment on Saturday.
Camp Questions
Please contact us using the information below if you have further questions regarding the camp.
| Mike Cupples | GRCC Baseball 616.234.3464 mcupples@grcc.edu |
| Bruce Doane Jr. | 616.822.9503 brucedoane08@comcast.net |