ROLE OF THE UMPIRE

An umpire has the difficult task of seeing that the game of softball is played fairly.

You are the third team on the field. You must deal with players, coaches and spectators

and remain calm while doing so. Sometimes this is not an easy task. As a young person

you are in the position of authority dealing with adults. As an umpire you have the responsibility

to do the best job you can do every game.

This involves:

1. Read and know the rules.

2. Be on time.

3. Looking and acting professional at all time.

4. Dress appropriately, set the example for the players and coaches.

5. Hustling into position.

6. Move the game along quickly making calls loud and precise.

7. Keep warm ups short (complete seven innings).

8. Helping the players, coaches and spectators to understand the rules and calls

(you do this by actions and words).

9. Working as a team: supporting your partner on and off the field, whether you agree or not.

10. Leaving your problems at home (outside the ballpark).

11. Offer assistance only when asked.

12. NEVER OVERRULE YOUR PARTNER!

13. Report all incidents to the Umpire-in-Chief.

14. PLAY BALL!