1. Umpire Duties & Responsibilities

2. Before Game Day CONTACT YOUR PARTNER First Responsibility
At least 3 days before the game
If LESS than 72 hours before game time, call immediately

3. Before Game Day Uniforms and Equipment in order Uniforms Shoes
Ball bags
All gear loaded up
Plate/Base gear
Cold weather/Rain gear
Etc.

4. Game Day Inclement Weather Be EARLY
If you haven’t received a call that the game is cancelled GO
Be EARLY
On-site, ready for pre-game w/ partner
Varsity
1 hour before game time
All Others
30 minutes

5. Game Day On ARRIVAL at the field Contact the HEAD COACH of EACH team
Check the field
Be ready to take the plate and start/call the game by yourself if your partner is late or cannot get there
Get the game started ON TIME……….The game NEVER WAITS on the UMPIRES !!

6. Pay Card & W-9

7. Umpire Jurisdiction
Umpire Jurisdiction begins when you and your partner walk on the field, in uniform, ready for the game
Certain rules need to be enforced BEFORE the game begins
Warming up pitcher in crouched position
Team interaction during infield practice
Use of Tobacco

8. Pre-Game Duties and Rule Enforcement
Baseballs
Obtain at least three baseballs
Should have the NFHS Authenticating Mark

9. NFHS Authenticating Marks

10. Pre-Game Duties and Rule Enforcement
Identify and Meet with the GAME ADMINISTRATOR
Varsity - REQUIRED
That person must be a coach (other than one involved in the game), teacher, or administrator
Sub-varsity - RECOMMENDED

11. Pre-Game Duties and Rule Enforcement
Game Administrator Duties
Before the game
meet with the officials prior to game
Location
During the game
assist the officials if needed
After the game
check regarding any any misconduct that needs to be reported
offer to provide an escort for the officials to their cars
report incidents to the appropriate school administrator (home team or visitor)
report severe verbal abuse or physical contact of the official and any ejections of coaches and fans to the UIL office in writing

12. Pre-Game Conference (Plate Conference)
Conference should be held 5 minutes before Game Time
No players should be on the field during this conference

13. Pre-Game Conference (Plate Conference)

14. Pre-Game Conference (Plate Conference)
Introductions
Lineup cards
Players properly equipped?
Jewelry
“official” scorebook
Ground Rules
Points of Emphasis
Stress Sportsmanship
Rules changes (early in the season)
Questions from coaches
PLAY BALL

15. Time Line – Before the Game
25 minutes before game time
Infield practice starts
15 minutes before game time
Check all equipment for both teams
Obtain baseballs and get them ready for play
10 minutes before game
Meet with Game Administrator
5 minutes before game
Pre-Game Conference
2 minutes before game time
Starting team takes the field and pitcher warms up
START GAME ON TIME -----The game NEVER WAITS on the UMPIRES !!

16. During the Game Lineup Cards (UIC must record/keep up with)
Substitutions
Conferences DH
Courtesy Runners
Warning and Ejections

17. During the Game Some Tricks for Keeping Lineup Cards
List teams as being on your right or left
Keep track of who the catcher/pitcher are by number (and name for catcher)

18. During the Game Develop a “shorthand” notation system Courtesy Runners
24 CR-C …… CR-P
Conferences (make sure to denote whether the conference is charged or not)
D 3/14
O 4/12
Substitutions
22/19
25/38 Smith

19. During the Game

20. During the Game

21. After the Game Things NOT to do Don’t Abandon your Partner
Write any required reports

22. After the Game UIL (CCR Section 4(C)) Officials MUST report all
Ejections of coaches
Verbal Abuse toward the umpire
Physical Abuse/Contact of umpire
Major Disruptions

23. After the Game Game Administrator to be notified the night of the game
Notify CHAPTER SECRETARY ASAP !!
Written report to Chapter Secretary within 24 hours for review
Written reports to UIL within 2 working days
Log on to Chapter website or TASO website and click on Umpire Report

24. After the Game
TAPPS (
Same as UIL
SPC
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25. Questions ???