We’ve all heard that without umpires there are no official games, but too often the recruitment and training of new umpires are an afterthought in the operation of local leagues.…
Little League® umpires are essential in shaping the experience of every Little Leaguer®. Striving to support the efforts of this core group of volunteers, Little League International offers a variety…
The Eastern Region Headquarters of Little League® Baseball and Softball has announced the umpire assignments for the 2018 Little League® Eastern Region tournaments. A total of 49 volunteer umpires…
By John Valverde California District 65 Little League® Umpire I'll never forget my first year as a Little League® umpire. Unfortunately for me, I started officiating baseball late in my…
Veteran umpires throughout the West Region conduct youth clinics that teach more than just the skills needed as an umpire. While Little League® is most commonly known for the stories of…
My son’s team won their pool in District play, and moved on to face the winner of another pool. The team we were going up against was from a neighboring…
The Little League® Baseball and Softball Southeastern Region Headquarters has announced the umpire appointments to the 2019 Southeastern Regional Tournaments. A total of 56 volunteer umpires from throughout the eight-state region…
The third team on the field at every Little League® game.