The Little League volunteer umpire is
the backbone of SJCLL and District 68. Veteran Little League umpires will say
the highest praise they receive is a “good game, blue,” comment from a child.
For the Little League volunteer umpire, that is more than adequate
compensation. Our goal is to provide you with everything to make your
umpiring experience the best it can be.
New Umpires: Join the Little League
University’s Umpire Registry and get access to great training!
Pre-game Checklist
for Coaches and Umpires:
§ 45 minutes
before: Home Team drags, lines, and water sprays the field
§ 30 minutes before:
Visitor team has 10 minutes for infield
§ 30 minutes
before: Umps checks field for safety issues
§ 20 minutes before:
Home team has 20 minutes for infield
§ 20 minutes
before: Umps check bats and helmets
§ 20 minutes
before: Coaches turn in preliminary lineups to scorekeeper
§ 10 minutes
before: Ump conducts plate meeting with coaches and umps
§ 5 minutes
before: Any lineup changes get turned in to scorekeeper
§ 5 minutes before:
USA Pledge and/or LL Pledge
§ 0 minutes:
Play ball!