The Little League Tournament Preparation Clinic for Umpires is a brand-new clinic offering for 2025! The National Instructor Team is excited to offer this clinic to prepare and equip umpires that will be working any level of the International Tournament. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older who will be working any level of the International Tournament, including Districts, Section, State, Region, and/or World Series.

The Tournament Preparation Clinic for Umpires will focus on preparing umpires for the International Tournament by maximizing the performance of each umpire. Leveraging engaging and dynamic seminar, interactive classroom instruction, drill-work, and video review, the clinic curriculum will focus on the following topics:

· The Little League 4-Umpire System for the 60-Foot and Big Diamonds

· Play Positioning Strategies for Plays at 1B, 2B, 3B, and HP

· Little League Rules & Tournament Rules to Know

· Handling Situations and Crew Leadership

Training materials and lunch will be provided for all attending umpires, and umpires will be responsible for making their own lodging arrangements, along with breakfast and dinner arrangements.

Additionally, umpires are required to bring all umpire equipment and gear and are requested to dress in full umpire uniform during all sessions unless communicated otherwise by the training staff. Umpires should also bring a glove with them for cage work, drills, and simulations throughout the event.

As a Little League Umpire, all umpires are reminded to complete a background check on the Umpire Registry for $5.00 in addition to completing the Abuse Awareness Training via USA Baseball and SafeSport. Attendees may be required to provide a copy of the certificate indicating completion of this Abuse Awareness Training prior to participating in the training event. The Abuse Awareness training is free and can be completed here: https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/abuse-awareness-training-course/. (Note: Certificates must be dated after October 1 of the previous year to be valid and will be necessary should live games or simulations be used during the event.)

Whether new to the umpiring ranks or many years of experience, this clinic will ensure you have the most current, up-to-date, and approved mechanics and rules knowledge to elevate your game and be successful this tournament season. We hope to see you soon!