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State of Florida Umpire Association
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Rich Zohler from District 24 is the President of the State of Florida Umpire Association.  If you need to reach Rich, Click Here, to send him an e:Mail.
Tom Schenk from District 23 is the Vice President and Mike McCullough from District 5 is the Secretary.


District UIC Contact List
You Are Out
Click on the "Handout" below to view/print the list of the State of Florida District UICs and their contact information. The District UICs are there to HELP, please feel free to contact them.

Handout: District Administrators and Staffs

4 Man Umpire Clinic
Umpire
The Florida State Umpire Association will hold a 4 Man Umpire Clinic on April 29, 30th and May 1st at Viera/Suntree Little League in Melbourn, Florida.



Handout: Umpire Brochure for State Advanced Clinic

LL Rules and Umpire Mechanics Clinic
District 17 held a LL Rules and Umpire Mechanics Clinic at Port St. Lucie National LL from Janaury 22nd through the 24th.  The Clinic was open to anyone (Managers, Coaches, Umpires, ...) who wanted to learn LL Rules and Umpire Mechanics on the 60' and 90' diamonds.  We would like to thank District 17 for hosting the clinic and we hope all that attended had a good time.

Umpire Evaluation Form/Sheet
LOOK
The State Umpire Association has developed an "Umpire Evaluation Form" to be used for evaluating Tournament Umpires (from District Level through State Level).  Click on the "Handout" below for a copy of the Evaluation Form.
Handout: Umpire - Evaluation Form

Litttle League Umpire Webpage and Umpire Registry
Umpire - Brushing Plate
Click on the "Title" above to go to the Little League Webpage for Umpires. While you are there looking around, if you have not already done so, take a few minutes and join the Little League Umpire Registry for this season.


The Umpire's Role in Little League
Coach Ejection
Often an overlooked aspect of the Little League program, umpiring is one of the most important. The volunteer umpire is as much a part of Little League as the volunteer manager, coach or concession stand worker.
There is no sound reason for paying umpires, or any other person whose services should be provided on a volunteer basis. Many districts and leagues have found successful ways to operate volunteer umpiring programs, helping to defray the costs that might normally be passed on to the parents. Some leagues provide new equipment or uniforms to umpires to use in performing their service to the league, then the umpire can retain the items after a certain period of time.
Little League also offers many training materials, clinics and seminars on umpire education, as well as the Little League Umpire Registry. The registry allows volunteer umpires to receive regular mailings from Headquarters on rule interpretations, updates, etc.
Who is responsible for the conduct of umpires? First and foremost, it is the umpire himself/herself. Each of us in Little League must take responsibility for our own actions. However, umpires are appointed by the local league president and approved by the local league board of directors. Only the local league board of directors has the authority to dismiss or suspend any local league umpire from regular season games.
A select group of volunteer umpires whose knowledge, experience and demeanor have received recognition at top levels of Tournament Play are invited each year to officiate at one of the World Series tournaments. In keeping with the volunteer aspect of the local league, travel expenses for World Series umpires are borne by the umpires themselves.
The District Administrator is responsible for nominating umpires (those who volunteer their time to local Little Leagues within the district) for upper level tournaments. Most umpires who reach the pinnacle of youth sports officiating (one of the World Series of Little League Baseball or Softball) have been volunteering their time to local Little Leagues for a decade or more.

   


Where are all the Voluteer Umpires?
Umpire
Click on the "Title" above to view an article on the Little League Website concerning the growing problems concerning getting enough local league Volunteer Umpires. The article is very informative and should be discussed between Umpires, League UICs, and BODs.


Two Umpire Rotation on 60' Diamond
Good Call
Click on the "Handout" below to view/print the Little League Slide Presentation on the Two Umpire Rotation Schemes on a 60' Diamond.  We hope you find this information useful.   

Handout: Two Umpire Rotation on 60' Diamond

Testing 1, 2, 3, 4 - Ready for an Umpire Quiz?
Umpire Signaling Safe
Click on the "Title" above to go to a Webpage on Umpires Quizzes.  While you are there, go ahead, take a quiz or two.  Use the quizzes to brush up on the rules.  GOOD LUCK!


Top 40 "Rule Myths"
Got Gum
Click on the "Title" above to go to a Webpage on the Top 40 "Official Baseball Rule" (OBR)  Myths, including the Rule and Reason why they are Myths.  Use the Myths to brush up on the rules. Have Fun while you Learn!


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