Umpire Information

Updated 1/4/2010

SCLL Umpire Application Form  (2010)

Questions for the Head Umpire? Contact Mitch Baker by e-mail or phone: mitch@summithut.com, 820-0656.

Bidding on your game schedule

To bid for you games, Logon and then select 'bid on your game schedule' from the menu.  NOTE: Your logon only works on the web site with the blue background, it does NOT work on the main web site. 

Beginning of season info:

  • The MANDATORY SCLL Umpire clinic is on March 20th from 9 am to Noon.
  • District 5 is offering their field mechanics clinics on the following Sundays:
    • When:
      • February 21st at Mehl Park from 1 pm to 5 pm
      • February 28th at Arthur Pack Park from 1 pm to 5 pm
      • March 7th at McDonald Park from 1 pm to 5 pm
    • You are very, very highly encouraged  to attend one of the District 5 field mechanics clinics.  Attending a District 5 field mechanics clinic will earn you an extra $3 per game.  Beyond the money, it is very much worth the time.
    • In order to get credit for attending the district 5 clinic, please print out the attached form, fill it in and have Carl Thompson (District 5 Umpire in Chief) or one of the umpires teaching the clinic SIGN IT.  If you don’t do this, I will have no proof that you attended the clinic.
  • Signing up for games will be done in a similar manner as last year.  At the SCLL clinic, I will be handing out your user name and password for the web site.  When the game schedule is available you can go to the web site and bid for the games you can work.   The games will be assigned in a round robin fashion giving everyone an equal chance of getting the games they bid for.  I will explain the process further at the clinic. 
Confrontations

Have you had a confrontation with an adult manager or coach? You will !!! Stay calm. Be polite. Ask your other umpire to come and help. Explain what you saw and how you determined the outcome. If it is a judgment call (strikes, balls, safes, and outs), the manager/coach has no recourse and should not be questioning it (see rule 9.02(a)). However, if it is a rule interpretation, ask the manager/coach to supply the rule number and look it up together. If both umpires agree with the manager/coach then overturn the call. If you do not agree with his interpretation then let the call stand. Always try to make the right call. Always keep your anger under control and act as a responsible adult even though those around you may not be. Avoid an ejection by giving a warning first. In most cases there is someone from the umpire committee to help you with rule interpretations but if you find yourself alone use the assets of the other umpire. Know the rules and you can be confident in your discussions and decisions. Always keep your cool. Its just a Little League game.

Umpire Tapes in the SCLL Library…

Did you know that we have umpire tapes that can be checked out in the SCLL Library (inside roll up by tractor)? The two that are the best are Umpire positioning (60 ft field) and Umpire Behind the Plate. They are entertaining, informative, and only last about 30 minutes. If you check them out, please bring them back quickly. They are in high demand.

 

You Make The Call - Information

BASEBALL RULE MYTHS - UNCOVERED

Hands are Part of the Bat?

The Infield Fly Rule