Umpires
Umpire Responsibilities
For many individuals, umpiring for Stouffville Baseball Association will be their first real job. Umpires can expect to undertake the following responsibilities:
- Showing up on time
- Taking charge of a game
- Creating an environment for the kids to have fun playing baseball
- Making quick, accurate decisions and standing by those decisions
- Balance umpire commitments with school, playing baseball and other activities
- Keeping a schedule and record of games umpired
- Communicating their concerns, questions and problems to the Umpire in Chief in a timely manner
Requirements
Umpires for the SBA must be able to meet the following requirements:
- Umpires must be turning 13 in the calendar year or older
- Must attend an OBA Umpire Certification Clinic
- Previous baseball experience is not mandatory, however definitely is an asset
General Info Umpires
If you are interested in becoming an umpire for the Stouffville Baseball Association, please be sure to contact stouffvilleumpires@gmail.com
IMPORTANT - Please follow up with stouffvilleumpires@gmail.com prior to registering for the Umpire Clinics through the OBA.