Gulfport Florida
Job Description --- Umpire
Know basic rules of the game. (Umpire booklet will be
provided by League)
Attend umpire clinic.
Schedule games with Head Umpire. (You will be responsible
for contacting Head Umpire, in advance, if you cannot make
any game you are scheduled for.)
The league will supply you with a shirt, you are responsible for
it. Keep it clean! Return it at the end of the
season.
from
http://www.littleleague.org/programs/parentorientation/vol_opportunities.asp
Aside from calling ball or strike, safe or out, umpires are
responsible for teaching players good sportsmanship and the rules
of the game. Umpires are also called upon to interpret rules and
help settle minor disputes that may occur during games.
Most Little League games have one home plate umpire and a minimum
of one field umpire. Before becoming a home plate umpire you may
be required to participate in training sessions and seminars.
While home plate umpires are scheduled well in advance, field
umpires are often determined minutes before the game begins. As
you arrive at your child's game, your coach or the home plate
umpire may ask you to be the field umpire. When you agree, your
main responsibilities are to call plays on the bases, determine
if balls are fair or foul, and assist the home plate umpire with
other calls.