FALL offers Umpire positions to responsible, reliable teens who are knowledgeable & enthusiastic about the game! You can even be a FALL player *and* be a Junior Umpire at the same time, if you'd like. No previous experience is required but we're looking for teens ages 13-18 who can keep a calm and rational demeanor at all times.
JUNIOR UMPIRE REQUIREMENTS:
⚾ If you are interested in being a FALL Umpire, you'll need to create an Assignr account here. This will add you to our umpire distribution lists (so we can include you in upcoming meetings and training sessions) and get you into the process to be confirmed as an umpire. You must be at least 13 years old and approved by the the start of the upcoming season (or 12 years old and approved by Chief Umpire) in which you wish to umpire, in order to participate in the FALL umpire program.
⚾ Attend all FALL Umpire training courses through to their completion.
⌂ FREE TO PARTICIPANTS, PAID FOR BY FALL.
⌂ PARTICIPATION IS MANDATORY AT ALL CLINICS FOR ALL UMPIRES
⌂ All new umpires (no prior FALL experience) are required to complete 3 training games prior to being able to access games for self-assignment in the FALL Umpire game schedule system (Assignr) and be eligible to get paid for umpiring FALL games. ⌂ At the discretion of the UIC, an umpire may be worked into additional training opportunities in order to gain sufficient proficiency prior to being able to access games for self-assignment and be eligible to get paid for umpiring games.
⚾ FALL Umpires will be required to wear Light Blue Umpire shirts (as well as Charcoal or Heather Gray pants, black belt, black socks, and a black hat) that you must wear at every game you officiate.
⌂ FALL will provide one (1) light blue Umpire shirt and black hat to all new and returning FALL Umpires this Spring.
⌂ New umpires will receive their hat and shirt before the first scheduled game.
⌂ Returning umpires would be eligible to receive their FALL-provided shirt upon completion of the mandatory training clinics.
⌂ Protective gear will be provided at all game fields, if you do not have your own.
⌂ Plate umpires are responsible for providing their own ball bag, plate brush and indicator (ball/strike/out clicker).
⚾ Junior umpires may NOT be an active player in the Majors division, and umpire for FALL in the same division, regardless of age.
⚾ Junior umpires will usually be paired with a more experienced adult or junior umpire, whenever possible.
⚾ Please reach out to the Chief Umpire if you have umpiring questions.