Each spring, umpires travel to Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., for Little League Umpire School. The week-long school immerses game officials in training and education opportunities that are designed…
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…
Often an overlooked aspect of the Little League program, umpiring is one of the most important. The volunteer umpire is as much a part of Little League as the volunteer…
Little League Southeastern Region Headquarters in Warner Robins, GA has announced the umpire assignments for the 2018 Little League® Southeastern Regional tournaments. A total of 56 volunteer umpires have been…
The Eastern Region Headquarters of Little League® Baseball and Softball has announced the umpire assignments for the 2018 Little League® Eastern Region tournaments. A total of 49 volunteer umpires…
Little League® International mourns the passing of Bill Hyman, former Illinois District 6 Umpire-in-Chief. He was 76. Mr. Hyman, a native of Chicago, first volunteered with South Shore Little League,…
By John Valverde California District 65 Little League® Umpire I'll never forget my first year as a Little League® umpire. Unfortunately for me, I started officiating baseball late in my…
Mr. Davis shared his thoughts at the 27th Little League® International Congress. During the 27th Little League® International Congress in New Orleans in January, Little League Baseball and Softball had…
Little League® Baseball and Softball has announced the selection of more than 90 volunteer umpires for the seven Little League World Series tournaments in 2018. The events begin on July…