Umpires

Umpires are paid with the registration fees collected at the beginning of the season and concession stand profits. Umpires are used in the 9-12 year old league and junior high school games.  The 7/8 and softball divisions are umpired by coaches (or volunteers)supplied by opposing teams. Sandlot Umpires Duties Before Game Be available for necessary meetings. Be on time for your games - at least 20 minutes before game time be at the fields.  If you can't be on time or if you can’t make it it is your responsibility to find a sub. Failure to find a sub or to call will get you replaced. Be knowledgeable of the rules of the age group you are umpiring, & have a copy of the rules on you. Make sure score books/lineups are in order. If you are the first game of the day get the scoreboard controller and give to home team coach. Game Time Verify score with both bookkeepers every half inning. Keep control of the game; coaches, players, & parents conduct. Make sure shirts are tucked in, no one is climbing on fences, or hitting balls against fence, etc. Record time of first pitch. Start time for the 1st game of a weeknight doubleheader is the time listed on the schedule, regardless of the actual start time. Be fair & decisive on your calls.  Call out strikes, balls, outs, etc. often during the game.  The home plate umpire is in charge.  Any questions about rule interpretations need to be discussed & decided on quickly. In extreme situations the Division Commissioner or Ass’t. may be called upon to settle a dispute. Make rain delay decisions once game has started.  Meet at concession stand for rain out decisions. Make game time–limit decisions. Keep games going.  Limit bewteen innings to 1.5 minutes or 5 warm up pitches whichever comes first. After Game Umpires are responsible for game balls and collecting them after a game. Return umpire equipment to the concession stand at the end of the day or hand over to your replacement for the next game.  Last game umpire is responsible for returning score board controller to concession stand and plugging it in to charge.  MUST SIGN & TURN IN GAME SUMMARY SHEETS AFTER EACH GAME IN ORDER TO GET PAID. Rev 1/09