Study Guide

The study guide test is designed to be taken online. Umpires may go directly to the CBUA website and take the test or they may download the study guide here, fill out the answers to the questions, then access the CBUA website at http://www.cifsportsofficials.com. and take the test while referring back to their completed study guide.

Umpires who took the online test in 2008 may use the same sign on and password information. If you have forgotten, use the links on the website to recover that information.

Navigate to the study guide test section and transfer your answers. Your test will then be corrected and you will get your results. If you plan to participate in an individual or an association study group, fill out the answers to the questions, but do not transfer them online until after your study guide session.

If you have questions, please contact your unit instructional chairman.

Directions for Access to the CIF Testing Site
 

1. Enter, click, or copy the following address into your web browser: http://www.cifsportsofficials.org/
   
    

2. If this is your first time to the site, perform the following. If not, you can skip to step #8.
   
    

3. The following is the first link: THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE BEEN TO THIS SITE? YES Click on the word “yes”. This will take you to a page to enter your information to gain access to the system. There are required fields that have to be completed. An e-mail address is VERY important. Once this form is completed, your official's number will be e-mailed to you at the e-mail address you provide. The Password must be between 8 and 10 characters long. At least one character must be a number, one must be a letter. The password is not case sensitive. Remember your password, it is required to log into the system along with the official's number that is e-mailed to you.
   
    

4. Once the form has been completed, use the "Submit Form" button at the bottom of the page.
   Any problems with your form should be corrected before proceeding.
   
    

5. The next page that is shown allows the official to select the sport officiating. This for now is "Baseball". Select from the drop-down box and "Select Sport" button.
   
    

6. The next page requires the official to select the association affiliation. Select the association from the pull-down box. Select the association and the "Select Association" button.
   
    

7. The next page, use the "LOG IN!!!” link to go back to the main page.
   
    

8. The second link on the main page is the log in link: "Log into Members Area" Use this link to go to the log in screen.
   
    

9. You should receive an e-mail from the system that contains your official's number. This number, along with the password you supplied in the registration process will be used to log into the system.
   
    

10. On the log in screen, the top box is where you put your official's number. The second box is where you put in the password you supplied. Click on the Log In button.
    
     

11. If you can't remember your password and/or official's number, there are two links below the boxes. These can be used to have a reminder e-mail sent containing your officials' number and/or password.
    
     

12. The next screen provides you with and opportunity to change any of your personal data, including password, address and phone numbers. Use the top button to change the information and follow the instructions.
    
     

13. Use the second button if everything is accurate. This will take you to the main menu area.
    Along the top frame, there is a drop-down box to select the sport in which you'll be working. Select "Baseball"
    
     

14. The bottom frame should change and give you different links as needed to complete your task. A link to the baseball clinic/test should be available.