Umpires
2024 Umpire Information
Mobile app:
Want to access ump info on your phone??
Copy this link onto your phone to access the mobile app http://southottawalittleleague.ca/mobile/officials
You can use any browser on your phone --- use the same email and password you already use to access on a computer.
Once you have accessed your mobile account save it as one of your favorites for easier access in the future.
Training Opportunities
We have 3 development opportunities for umpires. First year umpires are required to complete all 3. Established umpires are encouraged to attend any of the 3 sessions where they'd like to have further development or a refresher.
Form to register for sessions: https://forms.gle/Sapfw5fnCRrXSA566Introduction to Umpiring In South Ottawa LL - Zoom call facilitated by Peggy Pratt
Designed for new umpires.
Thursday April 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Agenda: game assignment process, setting availability in goalline, compensation, rules documents, apparel and answers to all your "non rules" questions. Parents are welcome to attend. A link will be sent to those signing up.
In-person training: Umpire In Chief, Brad Hammond
Saturday April 20 8:30am - 11:30am Hunt Club Riverside Community Centre 3320 Paul Anka Drive.
Learn the rules and all you need to before you get out on the field. Pizza lunch will be served after the session for those staying for the afternoon session. Bring a pen, notebook and waterbottle.
On-field training: UIC Brad Hammond
Saturday April 20 noon - 1:30pm
McCarthy diamonds behind Hunt Club Riverside Community Centre
Learn proper on-field positioning and how to make the calls. Umpires intending to start taking games on larger fields (junior, senior) are encouraged to attend this session to learn proper positioning. Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.
Additional development options:
Field positioning information and videos:
Unsure about where to stand on the diamond, or how to move into position after the ball is hit? Want to be sure what you're doing is correct? Watch these 30 second videos.
http://southottawalittleleague.ca/page.php?page_id=125085
Mid-season ump coaching
If you would like some additional support or training at any time, please send an email to Ken Gorman. Ken will align seasoned umpires to games where the umps working the game have asked for some coaching.
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General Information
Scheduling
Umpires will be scheduled according to their experience and availability. The umpire scheduler will assign games based on the availability you indicate in the website. Please confirm your assignments in a timely fashion. Or put games "up for grabs" promptly so that others can take them.
Should a game be cancelled because of bad weather or for any reason, the umpire scheduler will send you an email one hour before the game start (ie: by 5 PM for games that start at 6 PM).
If you show up to a game that has been cancelled and you have been notified, you will not be paid. If no email is sent within an hour to scheduled game time (so game is on) and the game needs to be cancelled at the field, you will be paid.
Payment
Umpiring is eligible service for volunteer hours. Anyone who wishes to do so for all or part of their hours should advise the treasurer who will make arrangements to have your volunteer sheets signed.
Rates per game:
Division |
Bases |
Plate |
---|---|---|
Rookie |
n/a |
$20* |
Minor |
$25 |
$30 |
Major |
$30 |
$35 |
Junior |
$40 |
$45 |
Senior 19U |
$50 |
$55 |