UMPIRES

The 2010 umpires meeting/rules clinic is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28th at IDK Bar & Grill.  All umpires must attend in order to umpire men's and/or women's games this season.  Team managers and players are most definitely welcome to attend as well in order to get a better understanding of the rules and, hopefully, a better appreciation for the job of the umpires.

For our new and prospective umpires, the process of becoming an umpire begins at this meeting.  There will be another meeting towards the end of April which, weather permitting, will include some on field training that may involve live situations within an exhibition game (or games) if we can get teams and players interested in participating.

Umpires are required to obtain their own apparel - hat, shirt, slacks and shoes, the details of which will be discussed at the rules clinic - but can easily make back that initial investment.  Umpires earn $20 per game.  Between the men's and women's schedule, there are approximately 60 games that need to be officiated each week.  The greatest need will once again be on Thursday nights, the only night on which both men's and women's games are played.

Any questions about umpiring or the meetings can be directed to our regional Umpire In Chief Tom Harty, who will be orchestrating the meetings and training our newest umpires, at 952-1586 or tharty@daktel.com.

2010 UMPIRES SCHEDULE (TBD)

If games on an umpire's schedule diamond result in a forfeit, that umpire must work at least one game on another diamond with another umpire in order to receive payment for their scheduled games.

A phone list for all umpires is also available.  Please contact us for a link to that information.