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Umpires' Area
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Volunteer To Be An Umpire!
Thank you to Scott Downey for volunteering to be our Umpire-In-Chief!
Scott is looking for adults and kids to help umpire games. The only experience needed is an honest mind and knowing that Little League is about having FUN! Lacamas Little League provides equipment and training and we schedule around YOUR schedule, so you won't miss that important game! Umpiring is a great way to learn more about baseball and softball and give something back to the community.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Umpiring For Lacamas Little League
How do I sign-up?
Please Email Scott Downey
Who may umpire?
Anyone 16 years old or older.
What do I have to learn if I have never umpired before?
We will teach the basic skills required to umpire at the umpire skills clinic prior to the beginning of the spring season. In addition, we will provide rule books that umpires will be expected to read and become familiar with. We will pair new umpires with experienced umpires who will provide “on-the-job” training in games. New umpires will start with minors’ games and eventually progress to working majors’ games as their skills allow.
How much do umpires get paid?
Little League prides itself on being a volunteer organization.
How many games must (or can) I work in a year?
Game assignments will be scheduled by the Umpire-In-Chief, Scott Downey. Umpires will only be assigned for days and times that they choose, and every effort will be made to accommodate as many requested assignments as possible. Depending on the number of candidates, not all requests may be able to be accommodated, but in no event will someone be scheduled for a date or time they did not request. Scott will provide a schedule request form to all interested candidates.
What equipment or clothes do I need to have?
LLL will provide hats and rulebooks, and make available at each field home plate umpire gear (mask, chest protector, shin guards). Each umpire must wear grey pants and a dark blue shirt (or such other color as an umpire crew may decide for a given game). Other equipment that is suggested is a ball-strike indicator and ball bag. Male umpires who work the plate are required to wear a protective cup. Plate shoes (which protect the top of the foot) are optional.
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2009 Rules Instruction Manual
Download & View
If you are new to umpiring or just looking to refresh your knowledge, this manual with helpful comments or explanations from Little League Headquarters will help get you up to speed for the 2009 season.
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Lacamas Little League Bylaws (Local Rules)
Download & View
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Positioning Yourself To "Make the Right Call"
2 Umpire Diagram
All Umpires need to review the diagram above to familiarize yourself
with the proper positioning on the field of play to ensure that you are
in the correct position to make the correct call.
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