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Umpires

Looking Forward to a Fun Filled 2024 Baseball and Softball Season

Hello Baseball fans and future umpires! 

Questions?  Reach out to Tim Reitzner, Umpire Coordinator at 920 213 1839

Umpire Game Scheduling Process will use the DIBS scheduling process like we used in previous years.

Click here to learn more about the Umpire Scheduling Process with DIBS. Please register once open so I know who is interested in Umpiring, this will allow me to develop an email distribution list.

Next Steps

Once you register:

  • Plan on attending the Umpire Clinic - May 5, 2024, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm at O'Hauser Park
  • At the conclusion of the Umpire Clinic you will receive an umpire shirt, brush and pitch counter.
  • An Email will be sent out once the schedules have been published and set up in the DIBs tab of Suburbanathletics.com.
  • Please review the Umpire Game Scheduling Process info to familiarize yourself on how to sign up to umpire games.

Batter Up!


2024 UMPIRE INFORMATION & DATES

Eligibility Requirements to Umpire
  • Age 13 or older by start of season
  • Not playing in league you umpire
  • You must be able to:
    1. Attend Umpire Training
    2. Physically handle umpire duties
    3. Work games committed to or find a replacement
    4. Utilize on-line DIBS scheduling site to reserve games you will work
    5. Parents are encouraged to sign up and train as an umpire as well. Parent and child umpire combo teams are a great way to bond and earn some money while helping Suburban Athletics, the kids, and all our families
Key Dates
  • Umpire Clinic - May 5, 2024, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm at O'Hauser Park
  • 2024 Season
    • Baseball league games are primarily played on Monday/Wednesday with start times between 5pm and 7pm
    • Girls softball league games are primarily played& on Tuesday/Thursday with start times between 5pm and 7pm
  • Weekend Games
    • May 11: Opening Day
    • July 19-20: Softball EOY tournament (Ages 9-14)
    • July 26-27: Baseball EOY tournament

Strike Zone Guideline

The strike zone reference is to be used for youth umpires as a guide when behind the plate


FIELD POSITIONING

Large Field Positions

The following are the three positions for the base umpire working:

"A" Position

With bases empty, the base umpire will be in the “A” position:

  • About 15 feet behind 1st base or 2 feet behind the first baseman, whichever is further away
  • Both feet in foul territory with the right foot next to the foul line
  • Shoulders are square to the plate

From the “A” position the base umpire will:

  • Make the safe/out calls at first
  • Be responsible for fair/foul calls from the bag and beyond
  • Cover trouble fly balls in right and right-center field
  • If the batter-runner gets a base hit that goes through the infield the base umpire will take the batter-runner around the bases watching the batter-runner touch bases and make any calls at the bases

"B" Position

The base umpire will be in the “B” position:

  • With a runner on 1st only
  • With runners on 2nd and 3rd
  • With a runner on 3rd, or Bases loaded

The “B” position is:

  • With a runner on first base: about half way between the pitcher’s plate and 2nd base
  • With first base empty: back about two-thirds between the pitcher’s plate and 2nd base
  • Shoulders are square to the plate

"C" Position

The base umpire will be in the “C” Position:

  • With a runner on second base and third base open, or with runners on second and/or third with a left handed batter up

The “C” Position is:

  • Back about two-thirds between the pitcher’s plate and 2nd base
  • Shoulders are square to the plate

Umpire Pay for 2024 League Games

Plate Ump Base Ump
9/10 Boys Baseball $20 $15
3rd-5th Grade Girls Softball $20 $15
5th-8th Grade Girls Softball $25 $20
  1. Umpires are paid after the game by the home team
  2. Umpires are not paid for full games rained out.  (Partial games played and rained out are paid)

Umpire Schedule Expectations

  1. Arrive to the field 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start. Many coaches, players, and families are counting on you to start their game on time.
  2. If you are going to be late for the scheduled start time of the game, switch with someone that can be there on time.
  3. If you know you cannot work a game you are scheduled for in the future, you have until Thursday at 5pm each week to remove yourself from the Dibs online schedule for the next week's games (week is Monday to Sunday).
  4. After Thursday at 5pm each week, if you are unable to be at a scheduled game the upcoming week it is your responsibility to find a replacement.
  5. If you have 2 no-shows or 3 late arrivals, you will be removed from the schedule for the remainder of the season.

Keep in Mind

  • Be responsible and accountable (i.e., show up for games you are scheduled to work)
  • Pay attention to the game and make sure you are doing your job correctly and with enthusiasm
  • Work in a professional manner.
  • Be dedicated and have the self-control necessary to meet the job requirements
  • Be honest and accurate to the best of your ability
  • Communicate clearly and decisively when making play decisions
  • Work cooperatively with the Head Coach of each team
  • Dress appropriately and bring necessary job equipment to scheduled games (Clicker, plate brush)
  • Have a positive attitude
  • Follow the youth umpire rules as learned in the umpire clinic

Thank you for helping the season be successful.