Umpires

2013 Zionsville Little League Umpire Information

How to Become a Paid ZLL Umpire

• Minimum age of 12
• Must possess good understanding of baseball and/or softball
• Must attend ZLL umpire training annually [see below]
• Must pass ZLL Umpire Test with minimum score of 80%
• Complete Umpire Waiver Form, have on file with ZLL
• Must be approved to umpire by ZLL Umpire Chief
• Must remain in good standing with ZLL

Pay structure

• Home plate umpires earn $25 per game if there is a base umpire or $35 per game if there is no base umpire
• Base umpires earn $15 per game

Training/Clinics

Training is required to umpire in Zionsville Little League. A prospective umpire must attend one rules clinic and one mechanics clinic each year. Please bring a note pad and paper.

Rules Clinic – must attend one

• Monday March 25 @ 7 pm – Lion’s Club Shelterhouse; or
• Monday April 8 @ 7 pm – Lion’s Club Shelterhouse

Mechanics Clinics – must attend one

• Friday April 12 @ 6 pm – Lion’s Park Gazebo
• Monday April 15 @ 6 pm – Lion’s Park Gazebo

For more information about these clinics, contact Brad Redman, ZLL Umpire Officer.

Umpire Schedules

Umpire schedules will be announced when game schedules are announced.  Check back at a later date.