I want to be an umpire

[Hollistupid]

I consider my self pretty young to be wanting this but I've always thought about being an umpire in baseball games. I think i'd great umpire, but im 15 and have no idea how to start. Any help? Thanks in advance.

[Engineer]

I started umping when I was younger then you are now. Talk to your local Park District/rec council or baseball/softball league and see if they are in charge of hiring umpires or if an outside organization provides them. At this point, it is probably too late for the 2013 summer season but some places have fall ball. I would still call the park district/rec council and at least get in the loop about when ump hiring starts for next season/ fall ball. Good luck. I'm sure anyone on the forum would be glad to assist you as necessary.

[mstaylor]

Contact you local little league, Dixie, cal ripken league, and see about helping out. Many have youth umpire programs.

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[mtnump]

You are not too young. I worked my first game at the age of 11.  Show those in charge of your interest and take advantage of the opportunities given.  Good Luck!!!

[Stan W.]

Ive never met a serious umpire who wished they had started "later" in life.........now is the time....

[plateumpire]

In one of the leagues I work in they have 14 year old umpires. 

[mjr_2013]

The younger, the better. I started at 13, and am already working JV ball at the age of 18.

[BigUmpire]

You may want to change you name on this forum

[JaxRolo]

I agree with others. Go to the different parks and ask. Good Luck.

 

 

 

 

By the way isn't 1:50am past your bedtime???

[umpcoachfather]

Get married - if you can deal with that for 15 years, you can umpire. 

[ScubaUmp]

You may want to change you name on this forum

Com'on BIG, when I look at his screen name, the last half is a required trait, to take on the responsibility as an Arbiter.

 

All joking aside. Update your profile to show where you are geographically, this will allow someone close to you that frequents this site to point you to the associations in your area and possibly mentor you. Once you do, suit up and show up, shut up, and be ready to learn.

 

You are a UIC's dream, no experience and willing to learn.

[ump570]

Find a good league or association and go to a clinic if possible. However, if you can find some youth baseball leagues that will hire you and someone to mentor you, go for it. Right now, I am in the process of mentoring and training 3 18 year old kids who are working travel ball. This is great fun for these guys and it beats flipping burgers for a summer job. And come to this forum as much as possible. I've learned so much from these guys. Read, Read, Read the rulebook, situations, etc. And when you're done reading, read some more. But nothing is a substitute for game experience. You're going to make mistakes, misinterpret rules, get your butt chewed by coaches, parents, and players, but each time out you'll get better and better. At least that's been my experience. I wish I had started umpiring at your age.

[Aging_Arbiter]

I consider my self pretty young to be wanting this but I've always thought about being an umpire in baseball games. I think i'd great umpire, but im 15 and have no idea how to start. Any help? Thanks in advance.

 

Man, you don't hear this to often ....... do you?!?  You are not to young.  Just check with local leagues as these guy have mentioned and you should be on your way.

[Hollistupid]

Thanks for all the support, I've contacted my local league hopefully I'll get a response soon.

[Mike Prince]

Good advice here.  Good luck!

 

Being on the younger side, hopefully you can get hooked up with an association that has some good umpires that will show you the ropes and serve a mentor role.  I've had this role in our association with high school age kids for awhile (they wanted someone good and they got me instead ) and I find it way more enjoyable to work with a partner who wants to work hard/learn and is eager for feedback rather than the "veteran" guy who is lazy/defensive and knows everything, even if this means my partner makes a few mistakes out there.  So go into every game with an open mind and look at it as an opportunity to learn from situations and your partners.  Sometimes this means learning the way NOT to do something.

 

Study the rules, scour this site as it is an invaluable resource for situations and experience, and work hard - you'll love it.