Little League® Umpires in the Philippines Learn the Basics
Little League umpires in the Philippines demonstrate the basic mechanics at an instructional clinic.
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2017 Little League® World Series Umpires Announced
Little League® Baseball and Softball has announced the selection of 92 volunteer umpires for the seven Little League World Series tournaments in 2017. The events begin on July 29 with the…
Little League® International Remembers Senior League Baseball World Series Umpire Michael Hudgins
Little League® International mourns the passing of Michael Hudgins, former Senior League Baseball World Series umpire and Texas District 28 Umpire Coordinator. He was 59. Mr. Hudgins, a native of…
Don’t Let This Happen: Failing to Background Check Umpires
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about situations that are happening at one of our 7,000…
I Called Out an Umpire and Ended Up Being Thrown Out
My son’s team won their pool in District play, and moved on to face the winner of another pool. The team we were going up against was from a neighboring…
Formal Training Makes Little League® Umpires Better
Little League® umpires are essential in shaping the experience of every Little Leaguer®. Striving to support the efforts of this core group of volunteers, Little League International offers a variety…
Tips to Help a Base Umpire with Timing
Umpires who have a good sense of timing use sight and sound when making their calls. Here’s a look at the basic skills necessary to develop effective timing that include…
Attendees from Australia Highlight Reach of Little League® Umpire School
Seven of the Little League’s nine regions were represented during this year’s umpire school at Little League® International, including volunteers from the Virgin Islands, Canada, and Australia. Proud to call…
Umpires Selected for Nine Little League® World Series Tournaments in 2016
Little League® Baseball and Softball has announced the selection of 113 volunteer umpires for the nine Little League World Series tournaments in 2016. The events begin with the Big League…
Developing a Junior Umpire Program
Introducing teenagers to the craft of umpiring in Little League® expands the volunteer ranks in your league or district, while creating a fun way for young adults to learn leadership,…