• Game schedule will be tracked by the league for check payment at the end of the season
• You are encouraged to track your games for reconciliation by printing an umpire vouchers, print
• There will be a $50 bonus for every 5 games you work in a season!

Uniforms and Equipment

• All umpires must wear league supplied t-shirts or sweatshirts 
  
• Cup is a mandatory safety item for both umpires.
• Dress appropriately for weather conditions. 

Scheduling and Assignments

• All scheduling and umpire assignments will be conducted via the Stack Officials program, unless otherwise agreed upon. 
• When registering for a minors game you will be asked to choose between Home Plate and 1st Base.  Whatever you register for, is your assigned position for the ENTIRE game, there is no switching. 
• In all e-mails you should include your full name and assigned umpire #. Also alert of any potential conflict with a brother or even sister that currently plays in our league; I need that team # and location of game.
• Be careful as to only request games that you can make ON TIME.
• Weekly umpire assignments will be sent out on Wednesday evening, usually about 8pm.
• Umpires will be able to choose to work Baseball or Softball Games at the 8u or Minors level.
  
• You may NOT find coverage or ask anyone to umpire your assigned game without instructions to do so.
• Instances of canceling, arriving late and not showing for your assignments will result in disqualification as an umpire.

 Game Day Responsibilities 

• Arrive at game site 15 minutes prior to scheduled starting time. Please note starting times on assignment sheet. Games will start at varying times, so make sure you check that for any game you register for. 
• Playing rules for each division are posted on the leagues website; you should familiarize yourself with rules before calling any game.
• Be in uniform and properly dressed for weather conditions.
• Meet with coaches and go over ground rules, get umpire voucher signed. Acquire equipment and two game balls from home team coach.
• No inning can begin after 7:45pm. A full inning must be completed if there is sufficient light.
• Minors games are scheduled as two ump games and may be reduced to single ump assignment. Eight year old games are single ump games  
• Keep between innings as short as possible. No more than five warm-up pitches.
• Speed up rule for catchers and/or pitchers is to be enforced.
• Correct any safety hazards immediately. Report any safety hazards to umpire coordinator as soon as possible.
• Safe play is your first concern, should you determine the field to be dangerous for play, and game is called. Examples are darkness, standing water on field, visible lightning or any other hazard that cannot be corrected immediately.
• Helmet facemasks are mandatory in 8u and softball minors.
• Hands-first slides are illegal except when going back into a base. An out is called if happens otherwise.
• Return equipment to home team coach.
• Conduct yourself in a sportsmanlike manner.
• Avoid conflicts with coaches and parents.
• Report any unusual incidents to umpire coordinator.
• Report any incidents in violation of the Little League Code of Conduct to the umpire coordinator.

HAVE FUN!

Vic Bonilla and TJ Hyne
Umpire Coordinators

[email protected] 

P.O. Box 29 St. James New York 11780