Little League

Southeast Umpire Mechanics Clinic 1.0
2024-02-02 18:00 - 2024-02-04 12:00 (America/New_York) | Southeast Region Headquarters, 439 Snellgrove Drive, Warner Robins, GA, 31088
About Clinic
During Umpire Mechanics Clinic 1.0, attendees will receive instruction on the two-umpire system, which includes field mechanics, plate mechanics and game management principles. Attendees during the weekend will be able to gain skills and knowledge to enable the umpire to be proficient in the two-umpire system.
Umpire Mechanics 1.0 is best suited for umpires who are new, novice or need additional work in the two-umpire system or in general as an umpire. No prerequisites are needed to attend this clinic.
This clinic will be similar to the past Two-Umpire Mechanics Clinic, with 1.0 replacing that former clinic. Those who previously attended a Two-Umpire Clinic, who feel they have gained the necessary skills, education and understanding, do not need to attend Clinic 1.0 to consider attending 2.0, however are still welcome to attend.
Sample Agenda Items

Plate Mechanics

Proper Basic Stances

Based on Little League philosophy

Strike Zone

Calling balls and strikes effectively

Basic Responsibilities

Fair/Foul
Catch/No Catch
Rotations/Everything else
Responsibilities around the plate area

Base Mechanics

A, B, and C positions

Basic angles and positioning for calls at all bases
Basic rotations and responsibilities as the base umpire
Understanding how to get in the working area

Basic Umpire Conferences

Pre-Game Conference
Plate Meeting
Post-Game Conference

Communication with your partner

Managing line-ups

Feeling comfortable in your first game, or in a new season

Registration & Price
CLINIC REGISTRATION
$50 (plus fees) per person. Limited to 60 attendees and available until January 28, 2024.
A catered lunch on Saturday, training and educational materials plus access to your recorded plate mechanics sessions included.
Members of the Southeast Region Umpire Alumni Association are eligible for a 10% discount on SINGLE ATTENDEE upon request to the Region office.
Schedule
Friday, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Attendee Check-In
Friday, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Classroom training
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. – On-field and classroom training
Sunday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.- On-field and classroom training
Schedule is subject to change
What To Bring

All Plate Gear (shin guards, chest protector, face mask, plate shoes, ball bag, indicator, plate brush)
Umpire Uniform (slacks, shirts, hats)
Water Bottle

General Information

This event will be led by the Region’s experienced Volunteer Umpire Staff
Attendees must secure their own housing accommodations
This is both an indoor and outdoor event, with an agenda to be provided at time of check-in

Southeast Umpire Mechanics Clinic 2.0
2024-03-15 18:00 - 2024-03-17 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Southeast Region Headquarters, 439 Snellgrove Drive, Warner Robins, GA, 31088
About Clinic
During Umpire Mechanics Clinic 2.0, attendees will receive expanded instruction on the two-umpire and four-umpire systems, which will focus on situational awareness, detailed mechanics, and advance strike zone management. Attendees during the weekend will be able to advance their skills and knowledge to allow the umpire to continue to progress through the Little League umpire system.
Umpire Mechanics 2.0 is best suited for umpires who have previously attended Little League clinics, including Umpire Academy (School) and multiple weekend clinics. Umpires will need to possess a good to strong understanding and knowledge of Little League mechanics and rules in advance of the clinic. Basics and introductions will not be covered in the clinic and advance studying may be necessary.
Little League Umpire ID Camp invitees will be identified from those who attend both Mechanics 1.0 and 2.0 clinics, as well as Academy students and Region Tournament appointees along with other additional criteria.
Sample Agenda Items

The two-umpire system in greater details

Angles
Footwork
Decision making

The essentials of the four-umpire system

Various rotations and responsibilities
Proper positioning
Good communication

Plate work

Understanding the strike zone
Recognizing what is a strike and what isn’t
Calling actual pitches

In-depth discussion on interference as well as types of obstruction

Comprehensive conversations on handling situations

Registration & Price
Clinic Registration
$50 (plus fees) per person. Limited to 60 attendees and available until January 28, 2024.
A catered lunch on Saturday, training and educational materials plus access to your recorded plate mechanics sessions included.
Members of the Southeast Region Umpire Alumni Association are eligible for a 10% discount on SINGLE ATTENDEE upon request to the Region office.
Schedule
Friday, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Attendee Check-In
Friday, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Classroom training
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. – On-field and classroom training
Sunday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.- On-field and classroom training
Schedule is subject to change
What To Bring

All Plate Gear (shin guards, chest protector, face mask, plate shoes, ball bag, indicator, plate brush)
Umpire Uniform (slacks, shirts, hats)
Water Bottle

General Information

This event will be led by the Region’s experienced Volunteer Umpire Staff
Attendees must secure their own housing accommodations
This is both an indoor and outdoor event, with an agenda to be provided at time of check-in

1-Day Outreach Clinic - West Virginia
2024-04-13 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Oak Hill Middle School, 320 West Oyler Avenue, Oak Hill, WV, 25901
The Little League 1-Day Outreach Clinic will be led by members of the Little League Instructor Staff and seeks to help umpires of all experience levels learn the fundaments of umpiring Little League Baseball and Softball. Instruction will focus on The Role of the Little League Umpire, the Basics of Working the Plate, Field Mechanics, and Working the 2-Umpire System and leverage on-field drills and simulations to introduce, apply, and reinforce the concepts presented. The clinic begins with registration from 8:30AM-9AM Saturday morning and concludes the same day at 5PM.
Register Now on the Umpire Registry
Capacity for this event is 35 and registration closes at 2 a.m. (eastern) on April 8.
Location
Oak Hill Middle School
320 West Oyler Avenue Oak Hill, WV 25901

Sample Agenda

8:30AM-9AM – Registration
9AM – 12PM – Session #1
12PM – 1PM – LUNCH
1PM – 4:30PM – Session #2
4:30PM – 5PM– Camp Closing & Dismissal

Curriculum
The Little League 1-Day Outreach clinic will be divided into four modules (or lessons) with the option of corresponding drills / activities to reinforce the concepts presented:

Lesson 1 – The Role & Identity of the Little League Umpire
Lesson 2 – Basics of Working the Plate
Lesson 3 – Base Mechanics
Lesson 4 – Working the 2-Umpire System

What to Bring and Know

Attendees should plan to bring plate gear or at least a mask to be used in live ball drills.
Attendees are asked to bring a ball glove to participate in live on-field drills.

2026 Southeast Umpire Academy
2026-02-18 18:00 - 2026-02-22 13:00 (America/Toronto) | 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 Southeast Umpire Plate Mechanics Clinic
2026-03-20 18:00 - 2026-03-22 13:00 (America/Toronto) | 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 Southeast 4-Umpire System Clinic
2026-05-29 15:00 - 2026-05-31 13:00 (America/Toronto) | 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 Southeast Umpire ID Camp
2026-10-24 08:00 - 2026-10-25 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Southeast Region Headquarters, 439 Snellgrove Drive, Warner Robins, GA, 31088
More information coming soon. Please continue to check back.

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