Looking Official: The Umpire Uniform
The Little League® Umpire uniform is unique. Unlike other Little League volunteers, umpires typically chose to officiate games after being involved at the local or district level in other capacities.…
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Canadian Umpires Cross Border to Experience Unique Learning Opportunities; Foster Friendships at Umpire School
Annually, Little League® International holds a spring training for Little League Umpires. At the 2019 school, nearly 40 game officials from across the United States and Canada, made the trek…
Completing Umpire Background Checks Through the Little League® Umpire Registry
The Little League® Umpire Registry is a trusted and well-rounded online education and training resource for umpires. An added benefit for Umpire Registry members is the option to complete and…
Little League® Names Tom Rawlings Director of Umpire Development
Tom Rawlings, a longtime, dedicated Little League volunteer, has assumed the duties of Director of Umpire Development, and joined the Operations Department at Little League International in South Williamsport, Pa.…
Louis Nickerson Honored as 2021 Golden Mask Award Winner
Little League Southeast Region Office along with the Region’s Volunteer Umpire Staff presented the 2021 Golden Mask Award to Louis Nickerson of Vero Beach, Florida and District 17. The Golden…
The Little League® International Tournament: Umpire Submission Form
**2022 International Tournament Umpire Consideration Form will be available starting on Wednesday, October 20, 2021** Tens of thousands of baseball and softball games are played every summer in the annual…
Veteran MLB Umpire and World Series Crew Chief Gerry Davis Joins Little League® Volunteer Umpire Advisory Committee
As Crew Chief for the MLB Little League Classic, Mr. Davis served two innings as a second-base umpire at this year’s Little League Baseball® World Series. After making a trip…
Tips and Tactics for Recruiting New Volunteer Little League® Umpires
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.…
Attendees from Australia Highlight Reach of Little League® Umpire School
Seven of the Little League’s nine regions were represented during this year’s umpire school at Little League® International, including volunteers from the Virgin Islands, Canada, and Australia. Proud to call…
Doug Durling Appointed to Southeastern Region Volunteer Umpire Staff
Recently, the Southeastern Region Director, Jen Colvin announced that Doug Durling has been appointed to the Southeastern Region Volunteer Umpire Staff. The Volunteer Umpire Staff is lead by Umpire-in-Chief Marshall…