Umpire Training Course
This course will support inexperienced and experienced umpires in learning the basics of umpiring Little League Baseball® and Softball. Designed to introduce learners to the basics of umpiring, the course…
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How to Get Selected to Umpire at a Region or World Series Tournament
Being selected to umpire any of our Region or World Series Tournaments is an opportunity earned by highly performing umpires, many of whom have invested in years of training and…
Attending an ID Camp: Stepping Toward Umpiring a Little League® Region or World Series Tournament
Are you interested in umpiring a Little League® Baseball or Softball Region or World Series Tournament next season? Have you umpired a Region Tournament in any division of play? If…
Completing Umpire Background Checks Through the Little League® Umpire Registry
The Little League® Umpire Registry is a trusted and well-rounded online education and training resource for umpires. An added benefit for Umpire Registry members is the option to complete and…
Little League Rule 9.00: The Umpire
THE UMPIRE This webinar explains the authority and responsibility of the game official. Understanding the established guidelines of Little League umpires provides a perspective to managers, coaches, league officials and…
The Little League® International Tournament: Umpire Submission Form
Tens of thousands of baseball and softball games are played every summer in the annual Little League® International Tournament, highlighted by region and World Series events. For each of those…
Touching Base: Best Practices for Umpires; Boosting Local League Participation
This video features Brad Grasham from Alabama, District 8 sharing insight on best practices for umpires; boosting local league participation. Little League’s greatest resource for training an education are the…
Don’t Let This Happen: Paying Umpires Results in Worker’s Comp Lawsuit
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about different situations that are happening at some of our…
Tips for Managers on How to Approach an Umpire During a Game
Avoiding the appearance of being confrontational is all about tone, volume, and body language. Tone Try to make your tone as conversational as possible. Picture yourself at a restaurant asking…
Looking Official: The Umpire Uniform
The Little League® Umpire uniform is unique. Unlike other Little League volunteers, umpires typically chose to officiate games after being involved at the local or district level in other capacities.…