Anyone wishing to umpire in Miami Lakes must complete the umpire training class, complete the application and submit during the registration for Spring 2008 Baseball.  For background checks and additional information contact Miguel.

• Umpire Schedules contact Miguel at 786-208-4214
• Please show up at least 15 minutes prior to game time
• Be sure managers start the game on time (note Picture day may delay actual start times)
• There is a 2 hour time limit in Mustang/Bronco/Pony & Colt games ~ No new inning begins once the time limit has expired ~ inning in progress must be complete unless home team is ahead and is at bat.  A new inning begins if there is any time left within the time limit
• Uniforms for umpires ~ Blue Shirt/Gray Pants ~ Black/Navy cap
• Please remember that fans are not permitted to have noisemakers and must remain in the areas away from behind home plate.
• Please contact a League Official if there are any problems
• Please bring the game sheets to the box at the concession stand after each game
• Please return Umpire equipment to designated location after each game
• Please ask questions and discuss game issues as they come up!
• Be Polite, Courteous but do not accept yelling or abuse from players/managers/coaches
• Protests are not allowed on judgement calls ~ only rule interpretations!
• Pitch Counts are to be logged on the Game Sheet kept by the Home Team
• Keep the game moving
• MUSTANG BALK RULE CLARIFICATION!
  Balks will be called in Mustang!  The first balk committed by a pitcher is a warning.  Any subsequent balks (must be obvious) in the game by the same pitcher will be called and base runners will be awarded a base per the rule book.
• Always notify Miguel 48 hours in advance if you can not work your assigned game