SYBA Umpire Training and Expectations
SYBA Umpire Training and Orientation on May 22, 2024, covers assigning umpires to games, communicating with SYBA, game dates, and umpire expectations. Umpires are expected to be safety-minded, professional, and punctual, following guidelines for handling unsportsmanlike conduct and difficult situations. Contact details for umpire coordinators are provided for communication and scheduling. Game schedules, training aids, and resources are available on the Sparta Youth Baseball Association website.
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Sparta Youth Baseball Association Umpire Training & Orientation May 22, 2024
Training agenda for tonight Scheduling and assigning umpires to games How to contact SYBA umpire coordinator Guidelines, Tips and Suggestions for handling Unsportsmanlike conduct Difficult situations Ejections SYBA umpire expectations When and how to submit an Incident Report Where to find free online resources training aids Payment for your work 26 minute umpire mechanics training video
How to communicate with SYBA Team Reach Umpire Group: SYBA Umpires Enter Code: Umpire123 Email: SpartaYouthBaseball@gmail.com Umpire Coordinators Primary coordinator -Melanie Piotrowski (608-487-4515) Secondary coordinator -Mark Flaig (608-633-1697) Backup coordinator -Luke Kaat (920-917-9458) Coordinator for High School Baseball Players Nate Mitchell
Assigning umpires to games Each game will have two umpires We will try to assign inexperienced umpires with experienced umpires You will not be assigned to games with players older than you We will consider your schedule and availability Schedule and assignments are visible on the Umpire Resources tab on SpartaYouthBaseball.com Contact one of the umpire coordinators if you have any issues with your scheduled games
Game dates League home games may be on M, T, W, Th (June through July) League game schedule comes out by Memorial Day We will also have 5 weekend tournament dates with game times to be determined: 8u-9u (June 15-16) 10u-11u (June 22-23) 14u (June 29-30) 12u-13u (July 13-14) End of Summer Tournament multiple ages (August 3-4)
SYBA Umpire Expectations Be safety-minded always lookout for the safety of all players first and foremost Avoid distractions during game play Do not interact with family, friends or other spectators in the stands Do not use your cellphone unless there is an emergency Be professional and courteous at all times Be at least 10-15 minutes early to each game If you need to use our plate umpire gear, plan on being at least 20 minutes early to adjust the gear so it fits Have thick skin Do your best don t worry if you make a mistake. Ask a coach for help with a difficult rule or situation Please do not call in sick at the last minute Let us know asap if your schedule changes and you can t make it Pay attention at all times Shut off the field lights at Memorial Park if you are working any late games that require lights
Plate Umpire Equipment Each Sparta coach has been provided a set of protective gear for plate umpires to use at home games Arrive to the game early so you can adjust the gear to fit you before game time Make sure to give the gear back to the coach at the end of your game so others can use it If you have your own gear, you are welcome to use it Gentlemen please wear a protective cup!
Payments Plate umpire = $50 per game, Base umpire = $40 per game All payments will be made by check Payment schedule: 1stpayment second week of July (for all games you worked in June) 2ndpayment second week of August (for all games you worked July thru end of season) We will try to deliver payments to you in-person We may mail your check to you if we are unable to connect in-person Please make sure to fill out the SYBA Umpire Informationform If you earn $600 or more from SYBA, we have to submit paperwork it to the IRS It takes 12 games (plate umpire) or 15 games (base umpire) to earn $600 We will monitor this may need more info from you (i.e. SSN)
Training Video 90ft Diamond Mechanics for Umpires
Training Video Observations Verbal calls are clear and loud enough to hear Verbal calls are accompanied with hand signals Brief pause before calls are made Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! Move yourself and get into the best position to make a call Any other observations you noticed?
Special positioning for base umpire on small diamonds These age divisions use small baseball diamonds: 9u 11u 12u On smaller baseball diamonds, the base umpire positions himself or herself behind the infielders because there is not enough room in front of the infielders
Plate Umpire Tips Slot position for right and left-handed batters Catchers moving and blocking your view
Guidelines, Tips, and Suggestions for Umpires Make sure games start and end on time Stick to the time limits specified in the rules Announce the start time of the game to both coaches after first pitch Announce to both coaches when it is the last inning, so everyone knows when the game is supposed to finish Review the age division rules before the game (posted on our website) Work hard and move around to get into appropriate position to make calls Do not stand still when you can get into a better position Watch the ball, batter, and base runners carefully in case your umping partner needs your help to make a call Check swings Fair/Foul ball Missed touching bases by runners Tag up plays
Ejections An ejection is when a player, coach, or spectator is removed from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct Situations that warrant immediate Ejection Inciting or participating in a fight Intentionally trying to harm another player (malicious contact) Physical contact with an umpire Threats or vulgar insults toward an umpire Obscene gestures Outrageous profanity Anyone ejected from the game must leave the vicinity of the playing field (including bleachers) for remainder of the game. Failure to do so within a short period of time will result in the offending team forfeiting the game Delayed Ejections (after a warning has been violated) Continued arguing of rules or a judgement call (balls and strikes, out or safe, etc) Light profanity If the situation causes you to fear for your safety, please call 911 Do your best to avoid ejecting anyone. It should happen very rarely.
Incident Reports Link to file an incident report: Report an Incident File an incident report (on our website) if there are any problems during your game and we will follow up with coaches, parents, or the league as appropriate Inappropriate behavior or conduct by player, coach, or fan that requires action If you were harassed or threatened If you were physically contacted If someone yelled at you with profanity If you need to eject a player, coach, or fan for any reason If there is a major injury during your game that required medical attention Ambulance, paramedics, etc
Poor weather situations It is the head Sparta coach s responsibility to make a Go/No-Go decision before the game begins if weather is poor It is the plate umpire s responsibility to make a postpone/cancel decision after the game has started Thunderstorm Lightning Hail Tornado Any weather scenario that causes game-play to become unsafe Postpone for 20 minutes if weather or field conditions do not improve, then cancel the game When in doubt, play it safe
Online Resources for Umpires SpartaYouthBaseball.com go to Umpire Resources tab VideoUmp.com Baseball umpire rules & situations instructional videos SRAA 2024 Baseball Rules Umpire Incident Report Umpire Game Assignments Schedule Field Directory
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