Umpiring requires a lot of knowledge about the sport being officiated. Follow the link below for some great, simple tips that will help boost your skills as an umpire. Additionally, the internet is full of content about the role of umpire, do some research on your own and you’ll be amazed what you can learn!

Protective Gear
1. The home plate umpire will wear equipment that protects the shins and knees; and over/under the shirt to protect the chest, shoulders and torso.
2. An athletic supporter is to be worn by male umpires and is strongly recommended for female umpires to protect the groin area. Such equipment comes in many styles, and is a personal preference based on size and comfort.
3. The head gear for a home plate umpire can either be a conventional mask or hockey-style helmet. Again, based on fit and preference, the mask or helmet is designed to protect the face, chin, and neck. A dangling throat guard is optional, but recommended.

Each league for Baseball and for Softball has its own set of rules. As an umpire, it is important that you have familiarized yourself with these rules. Save a link to the rules page below so that you always have easy access to them in the event of an issue. Coaches should also have paper copies of the rules as well.

Umpires for SYB/SYS are paid per game as follows:

Plate: $50
Field: $35

If any umpire commits to 10+ games of a season, Sullivan Sports will pay up to $70 for that umpire to become patched, or to renew their licensure.