Umpire Information

In the past, LGLL has trained and employed youth umpires to officiate games at the AA, AAA and Majors level. Beginning in 2008, we are also encouraging all interested adults (parents, managers, coaches and members of the community) to become part of the LGLL Volunteer Umpire Program. Potential umpires, baseball age 11 and older, may apply to work games for the following Little League levels of play: **

Level of League Play	Umpire Age Requirement	Pay Scale (per game)
AA (lower minors)	Baseball 11 or older*	TBD
AAA (upper minors)	Baseball 13 or older	TBD
Majors (highest level of LL play)	HS Junior or older	TBD

* Preference will be given to 12-year-olds, but 11-year olds with a good understanding of the game will be considered if enough positions are available.
** As of 2-26-08, we are not accepting any more youth umpire registrations for the 2008 season.

· All new and returning umpires are required to attend an LGLL sponsored clinic prior to the beginning of the season.

· Umpires must fully understand the Official Regulations and Playing Rules of Little League Baseball and be able to enforce them. Especially at the Majors and AAA levels, umpires MUST have the confidence to make tough calls in critical situations.

· Each umpire is responsible for having the home team coach sign his or her Umpire Card after every game. Cards must be returned to the Snack Shack Umpire Box (AAA @ Balzer) and in the Equipment Room (all games played @ Blosssom Hill). Paychecks will be based on games recorded on the Umpire Cards. (Umpires should keep good personal records of their games umpired, in the unlikely event a card is lost.)

· Umpires are responsible for finding their own replacements if they cannot make it to a game they are scheduled to work. The Chief Umpire will provide the necessary phone list.

· Umpires must wear proper attire. The League will provide Umpire shirts. Use good judgment on pants and shorts.

· ALL umpires must put their umpire equipment back in their respective areas. Equipment should be cleaned for the next umpire and returned to the exact area where it was picked up. The Commissioner of each league will regularly check on the equipment.