Become an Umpire
Mission
The goal of our program is to mentor, support and encourage our umpires to feel confident and successful. Our umpire program will create a positive environment for our players, coaches and parents. As the UIC (Umpire In Chief) I will personally help all umpires to succeed by umpiring with you, shadowing you and coaching you along the way. I want you to feel confident when you step on the field and know you will not be alone. A game can not begin without an umpire, so the role of our umpires is so important to the success of our league and these players. When teams see the umpires arrive on the field I want them to be excited and know that because of the umpires, they will have a fair and fun game. Keep the spirit of the game alive, don’t be afraid to give a player a fist bump or offer encouragement. As umpires, we work for these players, it is our duty to maintain the integrity of the game and respect for it’s rules. Umpire clinics will be available to attend, rules meetings will offered and monthly check-in meetings will be scheduled for ongoing support. Umpiring is a tough job, but it is so fulfilling and rewarding knowing you contributed to the community by establishing a safe and fun environment for children to play the best game ever!
Adult Incentive Program
You will receive reimbursement of your player’s registration fee if you umpire 10 games for Single A through Majors.
Youth Pay Scale
AAA
Plate $40
Base $30
Majors
Plate $45
Base $35
Single A
Plate $25
Base $25
AA
Plate $35
Base $25
Apprentice Program
League Age 9
A paid apprentice program where you and your child umpire together!
REQUIRED
Parent participation as a plate umpire while your apprentice learns to umpire the bases.
Attendance at one of the District 57 umpire day camps is required for both youth and parent to attend.
Program Goal
To recruit, train and retain adult and youth umpires for seasons to come!
Junior Program
League Age 10
Youth umpires will be paid to umpire the bases only.
Parent participation is highly encouraged as the Plate Umpire but not required.
REQUIRED
Attendance at one of the District 57 umpire day camps is required.
Program Goal
For our youth umpires to gain independence, confidence and a feeling of success while contributing to their league and fellow baseball players.
All Star Program
League Age 11 and up
Youth umpires will be paid to umpire the plate, or the bases.
REQUIRED
Attendance at one of the District 57 umpire day camps is required.
Program Goal
For our youth umpires to learn good communication, management of the game while making it the best experience for the players, coaches and parents.
***Youth umpires can only umpire in division levels below their current division in which they play ***
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