Little League Online

Find It Now !

Media Home

E-News

Find It Now !

Programs

Media Guide

2007 World Series Media Guide

ASAP Safety Newsletters Now Available Online!
Every issue of the ASAP Safety Program Newsletter, from October 1998 to the present, is now available for viewing or download directly from Little League Online! (see download instructions on the ASAP newsletter page).

Little Leaguer Newsletter Now Available Online!
The "Little Leaguer" Newsletter is now being delivered electronically. Click here to see the current and previous issues. Sign up here to receive your free copy each month.

Coach's Box Newsletter Now Available Online!
The "Coach's Box" Newsletter is now being delivered electronically. Click here to see the current and previous issues. Sign up here to receive your free copy each month.

International Tournament Tip of the Day – Tip 15

Assignment of Umpires

The role of the umpire is to be responsible for the conduct of a game in accordance with the official rules, and for maintaining discipline and order on the playing field during the game.

Tournament Directors have full responsibility for providing volunteer Little League umpires for tournament play, and should NOT assign umpires to officiate games involving their home league. The district administrator for the district hosting the tournament shall NOT umpire.

As umpires prepare for tournament assignments they are advised to review the current tournament rules for the various divisions of baseball and softball.

There MUST be at least two umpires in each tournament game. More are recommended when available.

Next tip: Replacing a Manager or Coach

Archive of Tips

For more information contact Little League International