Umpire Information

 

District 1 Umpire Clinic Dates 2010

Refresher	Saturday, March 13	Cordova Bay (Victoria)
Level 1	Sunday, March 14	Cordova Bay (Victoria)
Level 2	Saturday, March 27	Sooke
Refresher	Saturday, April 10	View Royal (Victoria)
Refresher	Sunday, April 11	Duncan
Level 1	Sunday, April 11	Duncan

CLINICS:

Level 1: No experience necessary

• Minimum age –12 years old
• Cost - $85.00.This includes registration for the year.

Level 2: Must be a certified Level 1 Umpire for a minimum of 2 years with approval from local association and District UIC

• Capable of umpiring adult fastpitch.
• Minimum age – 16 years old.
• Cost - $95.00. This includes registration for the year.
  

Level 3: Must be a Certified Level 3 Umpire for a minimum of 2 years with recommendation from the District UIC.

• Capable of Umpiring adult fastpitch and National Championships at the Midget level.
• Cost $120.00. This includes registration for the year 

Level 4: Must be a certified Level 3 Umpire for the past two years with recommendation by the Provincial UIC.
Refresher Clinic: $25.00 – All returning Umpires are required to take a refresher clinic each season. Plus registration fee for applicable level. Registration fees as follows:
Level 1 - $45.00 Level 2 - $55.00 Level 3 - $65.00 Level 4 - $75.00 Level 5 - $80.00
There are opportunities for Umpires to Umpire within their local associations, District playoffs, Provincials, Western Canadians and National Championships.

DRESS

• Dark Navy Blue Crested Cap (Softball Canada Crested)
• Powder Blue mesh short sleeve shirt (Softball Canada Crested)
• Navy Blue Pants (Neatly Pressed)
• Black or Navy Belt
• Black Shoes
• Softball Canada Windshirt or Jacket (Softball Canada Crested)
•  Softball Canada Crested ball bag.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Umpire Brush (less than $5)
• Umpire Indicator (Clicker) (less than $5)
• Jock or Jill

Some clothing and most equipment can be purchased from Local Merchants. Crested Clothing is purchased through the authorized supplier for Softball Canada, Home Run Sports in Winnipeg 1-800-565-2025  www.homerunsports.com

** Umpires should always strive to be dressed properly with the official uniform. Being well dressed is the best way to make a lasting impression for the players, coaches, fans and spectators.

If you have any Questions or Concerns regarding Umpiring please contact either:
Craig Hollyhead – South Vancouver Island Fastpitch UIC – (250) 658-5495
Wayne Cannon – Softball BC District One UIC – (250) 382-1693