How to Become an Umpire
Is this the year you become an umpire? See the many reasons why below.
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Benefits
There are many fantastic benefits to becoming an umpire. You will become part of a support network of over 6,000 Softball Canada umpires! When you register you become a member of one of the most experienced and well-respected umpire crews in the world.
Personal Benefits:
- Earn extra cash
- Work games based on your schedule
- Improve/maintain your fitness level
- Meet interesting people
- Become a member of a fantastic team
- Be involved in one of the most popular sports
- Have the chance to travel
- Serve as a role model for all currently enjoying softball
Professional Benefits:
- Official recognition by Softball Canada as a certified softball official for both fast-pitch and slo-pitch.
- Access to professionally organized umpire certification clinics. Each clinic includes a focus on rules and proper on-diamond mechanics.
- Become a member of the “3rd team” on the field, joining fellow umpires of all ages from all over Canada.
- As you progress, you will be exposed to more challenging games.
- Umpire development, evaluation programs, and mentoring by experienced umpires who provide helpful advice on how to improve your umpiring skills.
The potential to officiate:
- local leagues
- regional competitions and tournaments
- Provincial Championships
- Western Canadian Championships
- Canadian Championships
How to get started:
Email The Edmonton District Umpires Association and we will get you started on Registration.
Requirements:
- Registration form to get you started: Click here to go to the registration page.
- Level 1 certification clinic (in person)
- Rules exam that must be completed as part of the clinic process
- Registration with the local association, Alberta Softball Umpires Association, Softball Alberta and Softball Canada
- Assigning of regular season and tournament games
NOTE: There is a registration fee to attend the clinic
Why should I register?
- Comprehensive insurance coverage
- Access to provincial/territorial and national publications with tips and advice on how become a better umpire
- Opportunity to move up the ladder of success through evaluations and mentoring
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