2018 Canal Little League Youth Umpire Program. Umpire in Chief Sean Franek Home Cell/Text

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1 2018 Canal Little League Youth Umpire Program Umpire in Chief Sean Franek Home Cell/Text

2 Why have a Youth Umpire Program? For our young Ladies and Gentlemen, our program: Develops Leadership, Responsibility, Confidence and sense of Accomplishment Increases involvement with the neighboring community Enhances understanding and application of the rules the game Provides and opportunity to gain work experience in a challenging and safe environment Opportunity to further an activity they love and in which they are already personally invested

3 Why have a Youth Umpire Program? Our youth umpires may be eligible for letters of recommendation and/or community service learning hours Youth umpiring requires leadership, confidence and the ability to make decisions under pressure all great items to include in college applications. And A chance to earn some extra spending money!

4 How many in the program and what games will I be doing? We have about 20 returning and 10 new youth umpires to start the 2018 season! Major Baseball - Field Umpire Major Softball - Plate and Field Umpires Minor A Baseball - Plate and Field Umpires

5 How many games are there to cover and how much can I earn? Major Baseball 60 games $21 for Field Umpire Major Softball 30 games $26 Plate / $21 Field Umpire Minor A Baseball 70 games $21 Plate / $16 Field Umpire Major Baseball Plate will be covered by DSUA umpires Major Softball and Minor A Baseball will be covered by Youth Umpire(s). An adult will always be part of the umpiring crew or Game Coordinator.

6 Game Coordinators? Rule 9.03 If no adult umpire is available for a game, and nonadult umpires are used exclusively for that game, the local Little League must assign an adult Game Coordinator, or the game cannot be played. The Game Coordinator must not be a manger or coach of either team in the game, and cannot be assigned as Game Coordinator for more than one game at a time.

7 Game Coordinators? The Game Coordinator duties shall include: 1. Be included in the pre-game meeting. 2. Remain at the game at all times, including between innings, in a position to see all action on the field and in close proximity to the field. If the Game Coordinator is not present or is unable to perform his/her duties, the game must be suspended until this condition is met.

8 The Game Coordinator duties shall include: 3. Oversee the conduct of all players, managers, coaches and umpires in the game. 4. Have authority to disqualify any player, coach, manager for objecting to the decisions of an umpire, for unsportsmanlike conduct or language, or for any reason within the playing rules. 5. Sole responsibility to judge as to whether and when play shall be suspended during a game for inclement weather/unfit playing conditions CLL Youth Umpire Program Game Coordinators?

9 What is supplied and What items will I need to supply? ** Supplied and yours to keep**

10 What is supplied and What items will I need to supply? ** Supplied and Returned after each game **

11 What is supplied and What items will I need to supply? ** Youth Umpire Needs to Supply **

12 How will I get selected for assignments? Assignments are dependent on seniority, aptitude and demonstrated ability. **** Your best ability is AVAILABILITY **** Please ensure you complete the contact/information form prior to leaving today!! Include as many ways to contact you (and your parents) as possible Most assignments will be made about 2 weeks in advance via Horizonwebref.com. Emergent Assignments often require quick/immediate responses

13 What will a typical game day look like? Arrive to the complex a minimum of 30 minutes prior to game time. Obtain your protective equipment from the umpire locker. Clubhouse is fitted with a combination door lock. Junior umpires will be trusted with the combination. After your game, return/clean your equipment and file game form in clubhouse. Communicate any questions/concerns to UIC.

14 When will I be compensated? Compensation will calculated/provided 3 times during the spring season: End of April (including scrimmage) End of May End of Canal Playoffs (approx. June 15 th ) Compensation amounts will be confirmed and checks issued by Canal Treasurer.

15 What happens after the regular season games are over? Based on season performance, selected umpires will be given the opportunity to do Canal playoff games. These games will be compensated with a playoff game premium (additional $5/game). Selected umpires may also be given the opportunity to volunteer for All Star umpiring positions. Positions may be available in the Delaware District 2 9YO, 10YO and Brandywine Invitational Tournaments. Opportunities may also become available during and after the season for youth umpires to work local travel baseball or softball scrimmage games (DE Bats, Hurricanes, Diamonds, Rockets, etc.)

16 Will my son/daughter be safe? Canal Little League requires Parents/Managers/Players to read/acknowledge a Code of Conduct There is a zero tolerance policy at Canal Little League regarding unsportsmanlike conduct towards any game official. It is emphasized to all our managers/coaches that baseball/softball is a game of interpretations and umpires are in training as are the players. Umpires will receive the respect their position deserves and all on field discussion will be handled by the manager only and in a civil manner.

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22 Will my son/daughter be safe? Insurance Little League International will only cover umpire injuries for volunteers. As a paid umpire, any injuries sustained while working will need to be covered 1 of 2 ways: Through the individual s medical insurance Through a supplemental umpire insurance policy Example ABUA ($55/year covering all sports)

23 What s next? Required Forms / Uniform Sizes / Contact Information Rules presentation Part 1 Meeting 2 Rules Part 2 / Umpire Mechanics Tryouts Glasgow HS voluntary, extra mechanics training will be provided. Scrimmages Each umpire will be trained/evaluated doing a portion of a pre-season scrimmage game. 1 scrimmage is required prior to being assigned any regular season games. Your first scrimmage will be paid ($10). Any additional scrimmages you choose will be eligible for volunteer hours. Regular season games begin Monday April 9 th.

24 What s next? Please Review your rulebooks in preparation for Meeting 2 Interesting new regular season rules: BB 1.10 All bats (in the applicable divisions we are doing) shall bear the USA Baseball Logo signifying that the bat meets USA Baseball performance standards for safety. BB/SB 9.01 Stealing signs shall lead to game disqualification. SB 1.15 pitchers glove cannot be color of ball. Solid single color items may be worn on pitcher s glove arm.