Little League

2025 Southeast Region Umpire Academy 2
2025-09-23 18:00 - 2025-09-28 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Southeast Region Headquarters, 439 Snellgrove Drive, Warner Robins, GA, 31088
The Little League Umpire Academy is a completely revamped and highly engaging umpire training event that provides a comprehensive, jam-packed, hands-on, and interactive study and application of the Little League Rules, Plate Mechanics, Base Mechanics, and the fundamentals of Working the 2-Umpire System. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Members of our National Instructor Staff will lead instruction throughout the academy, using thoughtful, engaging, and interactive instructional strategies to provide a high-quality, highly comprehensive training event that equips and encourages umpires of all ability and experience levels. The National Instructor Team meets regularly to discuss best teaching practices, to remain current on all modern trends in umpiring, and to review and understand the Little League Umpire Development Curriculum so that we can provide an unmatched learning experience at each of our training events, especially each of our Umpire Academies across the program.
Training materials and lunch will be provided for all attending umpires, and umpires will be responsible for making their own lodging arrangements, along with breakfast and dinner arrangements.
Additionally, umpires are required to bring all umpire equipment and gear and are requested to dress in uniform for all sessions unless communicated otherwise by the training staff. Umpires should also bring a glove with them for cage work, drills, and simulations throughout the event.
As a Little League Umpire, all umpires are reminded to complete a background check on the Umpire Registry for $5.00 in addition to completing the Abuse Awareness Training via USA Baseball and SafeSport. Attendees may be required to provide a copy of the certificate indicating completion of this Abuse Awareness Training prior to participating in the training event. The Abuse Awareness training is free and can be completed here: https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/abuse-awareness-training-course/. (Note: Certificates must be dated after October 1 of the previous year to be valid and will be necessary should live games or simulations be used during the event.)
Whether new to the umpiring ranks or many years of experience, our Academies will ensure you have the most current, up-to-date, and approved mechanics and rules knowledge to elevate your game. We hope to see you soon!
SAMPLE AGENDA:
8AM-10AM – Formation and Classroom Session – Rules / Mechanics
10AM-12PM – Plate Work
12PM-1PM – Lunch Break
1PM-2PM – Classroom Session – Rules / Mechanics
3PM-5PM – On-Field Work
5PM-6PM – Dinner Break
6PM-7:30PM – Extra Work / Night School

2025 Central Region Umpire Academy 2
2025-10-01 17:00 - 2025-10-05 13:00 | Central Region Headquarters, 7185 S. Indianapolis Road, Whitestown, IN, 46075, United States

2025 Southwest Region Umpire Academy 2
2025-10-22 18:00 - 2025-10-26 13:00 | George W. Bush Little League Leadership Training Center, 3700 South University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, United States

2025 Williamsport Fall Umpire Academy
2025-11-05 08:00 - 2025-11-09 13:00 | Little League World Series Complex, 617 E Mountain Ave, South Williamsport, PA, 17702, United States
Little League® International is pleased to extend a cordial invitation to all league volunteers to join our enthusiastic Little League National Instructor Team in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to our Little League Umpire Academy. Students must be a minimum of eighteen years old to attend this Academy.
Enrollment in this Academy will be limited to forty (40) participants. It will be held in the Dr. Creighton J. Hale International Grove Dining Hall, Recreation Room (2nd Floor), and the field facilities at International Headquarters. Should we experience inclement weather, all field exercises and plate work will be conducted indoors.
The Little League Umpire Academy is a completely revamped and highly engaging umpire training event that provides a comprehensive, jam-packed, hands-on, and interactive study and application of the Little League Rules, Plate Mechanics, Base Mechanics, and the fundamentals of Working the 2-Umpire System.
Members of our National Instructor Staff will lead instruction throughout the academy, using thoughtful, engaging, and interactive instructional strategies to provide a high-quality, highly comprehensive training event that equips and encourages umpires of all ability and experience levels. The National Instructor Team meets regularly to discuss best teaching practices, to remain current on all modern trends in umpiring, and to review and understand the Little League Umpire Development Curriculum so that we can provide an unmatched learning experience at each of our training events, especially each of our Umpire Academies across the program.
The cost of the academy is $300.00 per student and covers all instructional materials, three meals per day (Wednesday – Saturday), and one meal (Sunday), and housing in Little League International Dormitories. Each student attending the academy will need to provide their own equipment including an umpire hat, indicator for balls and strikes, baseball glove for cage work, drills, and simulations, mask, and complete plate equipment. The preferred uniform for the school is charcoal gray umpire pants, black t-shirt, black shirt/jacket, black shoes, and black belt.
As a Little League Umpire, all umpires are reminded to complete a background check on the Umpire Registry for $5.00 in addition to completing the Abuse Awareness Training via USA Baseball and SafeSport. Attendees may be required to provide a copy of the certificate indicating completion of this Abuse Awareness Training prior to participating in the training event. The Abuse Awareness training is free and can be completed here: https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/abuse-awareness-training-course/. (Note: Certificates must be dated after October 1 of the previous year to be valid and will be necessary should live games or simulations be used during the event.)
We offer an fun, comprehensive, positive, encouraging, and enjoyable experience that will afford each volunteer umpire the opportunity to become properly trained to umpire all levels of Little League Baseball and Softball. Please encourage other umpires, coaches, and managers to attend. Should you have any questions, or need information regarding the school, please contact Cathy Lusk, Operations Administrative Assistant, at 570-326-1921, ext. 2248 or clusk@littleleague.org.
(NOTE: Arrangements may be made to check-in Tuesday evening between 5-7PM to stay in the dorms Tuesday night so that umpires are rested and ready for breakfast on Wednesday morning. Details for this option will be provided by Cathy Lusk via email one week prior to the event.)
Whether new to the umpiring ranks or many years of experience, our Academies will ensure you have the most current, up-to-date, and approved mechanics and rules knowledge to elevate your game. We hope to see you soon!
SAMPLE AGENDA:
7AM-8AM – Breakfast
8AM-10AM – Formation and Classroom Session – Rules / Mechanics
10AM-12PM – Plate Work
12PM-1PM – Lunch Break
1PM-2PM – Classroom Session – Rules / Mechanics
3PM-5PM – On-Field Work
5PM-6PM – Dinner Break
6PM-7:30PM – Extra Work / Night School

2025 West Region Umpire Academy 2
2025-11-07 12:00 - 2025-11-12 15:00 | West Region Headquarters, 6707 Little League Drive, San Bernardino, CA, 92407
The Little League Umpire Academy is a completely revamped and highly engaging umpire training event that provides a comprehensive, jam-packed, hands-on, and interactive study and application of the Little League Rules, Plate Mechanics, Base Mechanics, and the fundamentals of Working the 2-Umpire System. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Members of our National Instructor Staff will lead instruction throughout the academy, using thoughtful, engaging, and interactive instructional strategies to provide a high-quality, highly comprehensive training event that equips and encourages umpires of all ability and experience levels. The National Instructor Team meets regularly to discuss best teaching practices, to remain current on all modern trends in umpiring, and to review and understand the Little League Umpire Development Curriculum so that we can provide an unmatched learning experience at each of our training events, especially each of our Umpire Academies across the program.
Training materials, lunch, and dinner will be provided for all attending umpires, and umpires will be responsible for making their own lodging arrangements, along with breakfast arrangements.
Additionally, umpires are required to bring all umpire equipment and gear and are requested to dress in uniform for all sessions unless communicated otherwise by the training staff. Umpires should also bring a glove with them for cage work, drills, and simulations throughout the event.
As a Little League Umpire, all umpires are reminded to complete a background check on the Umpire Registry for $5.00 in addition to completing the Abuse Awareness Training via USA Baseball and SafeSport. Attendees may be required to provide a copy of the certificate indicating completion of this Abuse Awareness Training prior to participating in the training event. The Abuse Awareness training is free and can be completed here: https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/abuse-awareness-training-course/. (Note: Certificates must be dated after October 1 of the previous year to be valid and will be necessary should live games or simulations be used during the event.)
Whether new to the umpiring ranks or many years of experience, our Academies will ensure you have the most current, up-to-date, and approved mechanics and rules knowledge to elevate your game. We hope to see you soon!
SAMPLE AGENDA:
8AM-10AM – Formation and Classroom Session – Rules / Mechanics
10AM-12PM – Plate Work
12PM-1PM – Lunch Break
1PM-2PM – Classroom Session – Rules / Mechanics
3PM-5PM – On-Field Work
5PM-6PM – Dinner Break
6PM-7:30PM – Extra Work / Night School
Please Note: There will be NO lodging provided. Lunch & Dinner will be provided at the facility.
Check in will begin Friday at 12:00pm
Academy instruction will begin Friday 1:00pm – Dinner only on Friday
Academy will conclude Wednesday, at 3:00pm – Lunch only on Wednesday

2026 Southwest Plate Mechanics Clinic
2026-01-16 18:00 - 2026-01-18 13:00 | Southwest Region Headquarters, 3700 S. University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706
Our Plate Mechanics clinic will focus on developing and refining the fundamentals of working the plate.
The Little League® Plate Mechanics clinic is back for its second year in 2026, and our National Instructor Team is excited about offering this specialized clinic to help umpires of all skill levels and experience improve their plate work! This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Registration opens on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
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2026 Southwest Outreach Clinic #1
2026-01-31 | Southwest Region Headquarters, 3700 S. University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706
More information coming soon. Please continue to check back.

2026 West Umpire Academy - Big Diamonds
2026-02-16 12:00 - 2026-02-20 13:00 | West Region Headquarters, 6707 Little League Drive, San Bernardino, CA, 92407
Join us for our completely revamped, highly engaging, comprehensive Little League Umpire Academy in San Bernardino, Calif.
The Little League Umpire Academy is a completely revamped and highly engaging umpire training event that provides a comprehensive, jam-packed, hands-on, and interactive study and application of the Little League Rules, Plate Mechanics, Base Mechanics, and the fundamentals of Working the 2-Umpire System on the 70- and 90-foot diamonds. This training is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Registration opens on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
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2026 Southeast Umpire Academy
2026-02-18 18:00 - 2026-02-22 13:00 | Southeast Region Headquarters, 439 Snellgrove Drive, Warner Robins, GA, 31088
Join us for our completely revamped, highly engaging, comprehensive Little League Umpire Academy in Warner Robins, Ga.!
The Little League Umpire Academy is a completely revamped and highly engaging umpire training event that provides a comprehensive, jam-packed, hands-on, and interactive study and application of the Little League Rules, Plate Mechanics, Base Mechanics, and the fundamentals of Working the 2-Umpire System. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Registration opens on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
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2026 West Umpire Plate Mechanics Clinic
2026-02-20 15:00 - 2026-02-22 13:00 | West Region Headquarters, 6707 Little League Drive, San Bernardino, CA, 92407
Our Plate Mechanics clinic will focus on developing and refining the fundamentals of working the plate.
The Little League Plate Mechanics clinic is back for its second year in 2026, and our National Instructor Team is excited about offering this specialized clinic to help umpires of all skill levels and experience improve their plate work! This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Registration opens on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
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2026 East Umpire Outreach Clinic 1
2026-02-21 | East Region Headquarters, 335 Mix Street, Bristol, CT, 06010

2026 Central Umpire Plate Mechanics Clinic
2026-02-27 18:00 - 2026-02-28 18:00 | Central Region Headquarters, 7185 S. Indianapolis Road, Whitestown, IN, 46075, United States
BACK IN 2026! Our Plate Mechanics clinic will focus on developing and refining the fundamentals of working the plate.
The Little League Plate Mechanics clinic is back for its second year in 2026, and our National Instructor Team is excited about offering this specialized clinic to help umpires of all skill levels and experience improve their plate work! This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Registration opens on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
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2026 Southwest 2-Umpire System Clinic - Albuquerque
2026-02-27 18:00 - 2026-03-01 13:00 | Eastdale Little League, 701 Alameda Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87713, United States
Our 2-Umpire System Clinic focuses on building the fundamentals and teamwork required to work the 2-Umpire System on the 60-Foot Diamond.
Our National Instructor Team is excited to offer our 2-Umpire System Clinic, a specialized clinic to help umpires of all skill levels and experience improve their fundamentals in working the 2-Umpire System on the 60-Foot Diamond. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Registration opens on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
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2026 East Umpire Outreach Clinic 2
2026-03-14 | East Region Headquarters, 335 Mix Street, Bristol, CT, 06010

2026 Southeast Umpire Plate Mechanics Clinic
2026-03-20 18:00 - 2026-03-22 13:00 | Southeast Region Headquarters, 439 Snellgrove Drive, Warner Robins, GA, 31088
BACK IN 2026! Our Plate Mechanics clinic will focus on developing and refining the fundamentals of working the plate.
Registration opens on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
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2026 East Umpire Outreach Clinic 3
2026-03-28 | East Region Headquarters, 335 Mix Street, Bristol, CT, 06010

2026 East Umpire Academy
2026-04-08 16:00 - 2026-04-12 13:00 | St. Thomas Aquinas High School, 197 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH, 03820, United States
Join us for our completely revamped, highly engaging, comprehensive Little League Umpire Academy in Dover, N.H.!
The Little League Umpire Academy is a completely revamped and highly engaging umpire training event that provides a comprehensive, jam-packed, hands-on, and interactive study and application of the Little League Rules, Plate Mechanics, Base Mechanics, and the fundamentals of Working the 2-Umpire System. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Registration opens on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
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2026 West 4-Umpire System Clinic
2026-05-28 15:00 - 2026-05-31 13:00 | West Region Headquarters, 6707 Little League Drive, San Bernardino, CA, 92407
NEW! This clinic is a comprehensive dive into the 4-Umpire System for both the 60-Food and Big Diamonds.
Registration opens on March 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (ET).
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2026 Central 4-Umpire System Clinic
2026-05-29 13:00 - 2026-05-31 13:00 | Central Region Headquarters, 7185 S. Indianapolis Road, Whitestown, IN, 46075, United States
NEW! This clinic is a comprehensive dive into the 4-Umpire System for both the 60-Food and Big Diamonds.
The National Instructor Team is excited to offer this comprehensive clinic to prepare any umpire to work the 4-Umpire System on the 60-foot and Big Diamonds. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Registration opens on March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
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2026 Southwest 4 Umpire System Clinic
2026-05-29 15:00 - 2026-05-31 13:00 | Southwest Region Headquarters, 3700 S. University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706
This clinic is a comprehensive dive into the 4-Umpire System for both the 60-Food and Big Diamonds. The Little League 4-Umpire System Clinic is a brand-new clinic offering for 2026!
The National Instructor Team is excited to offer this comprehensive clinic to prepare any umpire to work the 4-Umpire System on the 60-foot and Big Diamonds. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Registration opens on March 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
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2026 Southeast 4-Umpire System Clinic
2026-05-29 15:00 - 2026-05-31 13:00 | Southeast Region Headquarters, 439 Snellgrove Drive, Warner Robins, GA, 31088
This clinic is a comprehensive dive into the 4-Umpire System for both the 60-Food and Big Diamonds.
The Little League® 4-Umpire System Clinic is a brand-new clinic offering for 2026!

The National Instructor Team is excited to offer this comprehensive clinic to prepare any umpire to work the 4-Umpire System on the 60-foot and Big Diamonds. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Leveraging engaging and dynamic seminar, classroom instruction, drill-work, and video review, instruction will exclusively cover the mechanics of the 4-Umpire System the clinic will focus on the following Topics:

Basic Philosophy and Fundamentals of the 4-Umpire System for the 60-Foot and Diamonds.
Basic Rotations of the 4-Umpire System
Reads for Tracking & Chasing Fly-Balls
Play Positioning Strategies for plays at 1B, 2B, 3B, and HP in the 4-Umpire System

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2026 East 4-Umpire System Clinic
2026-06-05 15:00 - 2026-06-07 13:00 | East Region Headquarters, 335 Mix Street, Bristol, CT, 06010

2026 Central Umpire ID Camp
2026-09-26 08:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00 | Central Region Headquarters, 7185 S. Indianapolis Road, Whitestown, IN, 46075, United States

2026 Central Umpire Academy
2026-10-07 18:00 - 2026-10-11 13:00 | Central Region Headquarters, 7185 S. Indianapolis Road, Whitestown, IN, 46075, United States
Join us for our completely revamped, highly engaging, comprehensive Little League Umpire Academy in Whitestown, Ind.!
The Little League Umpire Academy is a completely revamped and highly engaging umpire training event that provides a comprehensive, jam-packed, hands-on, and interactive study and application of the Little League Rules, Plate Mechanics, Base Mechanics, and the fundamentals of Working the 2-Umpire System. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Registration opens on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
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2026 East Umpire ID Camp
2026-10-10 08:00 - 2026-10-11 17:00 | East Region Headquarters, 335 Mix Street, Bristol, CT, 06010

2026 Southwest Umpire Academy
2026-10-21 18:00 - 2026-10-25 13:00 | Southwest Region Headquarters, 3700 S. University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706
Join us for our completely revamped, highly engaging, comprehensive Little League Umpire Academy in Waco, Texas!
The Little League Umpire Academy is a completely revamped and highly engaging umpire training event that provides a comprehensive, jam-packed, hands-on, and interactive study and application of the Little League Rules, Plate Mechanics, Base Mechanics, and the fundamentals of Working the 2-Umpire System. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Registration opens on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
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2026 Southeast Umpire ID Camp
2026-10-24 08:00 - 2026-10-25 17:00 | Southeast Region Headquarters, 439 Snellgrove Drive, Warner Robins, GA, 31088

2026 Southeast 2-Umpire System Clinic
2026-11-06 08:00 - 2026-11-08 17:00 | Southeast Region Headquarters, 439 Snellgrove Drive, Warner Robins, GA, 31088

2026 West Umpire ID Camp
2026-11-06 08:00 - 2026-11-08 17:00 | GA

2026 West Umpire Academy
2026-11-13 18:00 - 2026-11-18 13:00 | West Region Headquarters, 6707 Little League Drive, San Bernardino, CA, 92407
Join us for our completely revamped, highly engaging, comprehensive Little League Umpire Academy in San Bernardino, Calif!
The Little League Umpire Academy is a completely revamped and highly engaging umpire training event that provides a comprehensive, jam-packed, hands-on, and interactive study and application of the Little League Rules, Plate Mechanics, Base Mechanics, and the fundamentals of Working the 2-Umpire System. This training event is open to umpires ages 18 and older.
Registration opens on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
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