UMPIRING LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
Calgary South Little League (CSLL) has a strong tradition of training and supporting youth umpires. These paid umpires are at minor games and older divisions (Rookie Ball has parent volunteer umps).
Typically drawn from our players, but open to anyone, umpires may begin training from age 12 & up, and may begin working games once they have completed umpire clinics offered through the league. Players are eligible to umpire in any division below the one they play in.
Through the season the Umpire in Chief (UIC) is available to answer any questions, as well as look out for our umpires' best interests and assure they are always treated with respect.
For the Minor and Major divisions, both plate and base umpires use the umpire scheduling tool ArbiterSports to assign themselves games.
For the Rookie division, umpires are provided by the teams from parent volunteers. The League recommends using the same two or three parents for the season if possible. The home team provides the plate umpire, and the visiting team provides the base umpire.
Becoming An Umpire
Umpiring baseball is open to women, men, girls, and boys. This is an excellent opportunity for that Spring/Summer job, for anybody looking to earn some extra money while having a great time participating in baseball and working outdoors. Whether you are playing baseball or are there to watch, it is a terrific way to gain an advanced knowledge of the game.
Umpiring is open to persons 12 years of age and up. Experience with baseball or umpiring is not required. However, if you have played the sport or have a general knowledge of Baseball, that will be beneficial to you. Players are eligible to umpire in any division below the one they play in.
If you are interested in umpiring this season, please see the Umpire Clinic details below and to register.
Prior to the start of the season, all new umpires will be provided with an official umpire hat, shirt, ball bag, brush, and indicator.
Umpires are encouraged to download the FREE Rulebook App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Umpire Scheduling & Fees
CSLL uses the umpire scheduling tool ArbiterSports to self-assign games to officiate. For all new umpires, once you have completed the clinics, we will send you provide you the link and details on how to register in Arbiter.
New umpires may consider base umpiring their first few games prior to plate umpiring. This will help you get comfortable umpiring, allow you to see how it is done, and to ask questions in-between innings or after the game.
On a per game basis, Umpire fees are:
Minors:
- Plate Umpire - $35
- Base Umpire - $30
Majors:
- Plate Umpire - $40
- Base Umpire - $35
Intermediate/Junior/Seniors
- Plate Umpire - $50
- Base Umpire - $50
Payments are made via an electronic funds transfer to the email address provided in your registration form.
Note: due to the volume of payments, they are usually processed around the 10th of each month, beginning in June (for April/May).
2025 CSLL Umpire Clinics
These clinics are open to all CSLL umpires BUT first- and second-year Umpires are required to complete these two Little League Canada Umpire Clinics.
New to umpiring? No problem! All first-year umpires must attend the District 8 Little League Umpire Clinic and the Mark Alenius Rules Clinic. The clinics prepare you with the essential skills and knowledge to help you thrive on the field. We also offer ongoing training for returning umpires to refresh and refine your abilities.
We are pleased to offer Umpire Clinics that fit your level of experience and schedule. First year Umpire Clinics are run over two sessions and both must be attended.
NOTE: We can only accommodate so many registrants per session. If we need to balance the attendees in a clinic level, those registered last will be moved to the other session.
Mark Alenius Rules Clinics - REGISTER NOW
1st/2nd Year Rules Clinics (two offerings – must attend one – limited spots per option)
Friday, March 28th (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
Calgary Soccer Centre, Annex Building –Delta Field
Wednesday, April 9th (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
Calgary Soccer Centre, Annex Building – Bravo Field
Advanced Rules Clinic
Wednesday, April 16th (6:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
Calgary Soccer Centre, Annex Building – Alpha Field
1st Year Umpire Clinics - REGISTER NOW
Saturday, March 29th (1:00 pm – 4:30 pm) and Sunday, March 30th (1:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
Calgary Soccer Centre Main Building – North Field (29th) & Annex Building – Bravo Field (30th)
Friday, April 11th (6:30 pm – 9:00 pm) and Saturday, April 12th (9:30 am – 3:00 pm)
Calgary Soccer Centre, Annex Building – Delta Field (11th) & Bravo Field (12th)
Returning Minor/Major Umpire Clinics (highly recommended for 2nd/3rd year umpires) - REGISTER NOW
Thursday, April 10th (6:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
Calgary Soccer Centre, Annex Building – Bravo Field
Tuesday, April 15th (6:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
Calgary Soccer Centre, Annex Building – Alpha Field
Intermediate/Junior/Senior Umpire Clinics - REGISTER NOW
Tuesday, April 8th (6:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
Calgary Soccer Centre, Annex Building – Bravo Field
Thursday, April 17th (6:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
Calgary Soccer Centre, Annex Building – Alpha Field
Should you have any questions, please contact umpire@calsouth.ca.