Our goal is to create interest and train Volunteer Umpires
2024 Volunteer Implementation Plan
1. Communication for interest and attendance:
Mass email to the district offering training and education to anyone who is interested.
- Contact the Association (January 2024) and invite them to our upcoming Rules Clinics.
- Communicate to each Board at their meetings throughout the year
- Presentation of recruiting training and retention at the Parents meetings for each league.
Ask leagues to do the recruiting and District 54 will help with the training
District will continue recruiting during our tournament season with dates / upcoming trainings for our 2023-2024 season. Will continue to promote the value and rewards of becoming a volunteer umpire and the impact to our local community, league and the youth playing Little League baseball.
2. On Field Training
- Conduct targeted trainings for youth (13-16) and adults (16+), refer to schedule above
- Additional clinics will be added during the season based upon demand
3. Establish an Auxiliary Umpire Committee to assist with training and promoting the District Umpire Plan
Required for section umpires
4. District 54 Umpire Certification Program
Available to all persons who meet the following qualifications:
- Must attend four (4) field clinics
- Must attend four (4) rules clinics
- Must help train two (2) field clinics
- Must volunteer for 20+ regular season games
- Must complete required state and federal safety training
- Pass evaluation from Auxiliary Umpire Committee