We Rely on Volunteer Umpires
Everyone involved in operating AGLL is a volunteer, including our umpires. 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.
Our volunteer umpire create a safe and structured environment. They do this largely unrecognized to create a valuable experience for the players. We have been fortunate to have such a dedicated group of umpires who are committed to our league and community. Thank you umpires!
Who Can Umpire?
Anyone can apply to become an umpire. If you do not have any experience with being a game official, we provide training. It is not required that you have a player in AGLL to be an umpire for the league. Other family members, friends, coworkers, community members, etc. can be umpires.
Players can even begin to learn the role of being an umpire through our Junior Umpire Mentoring program.
When you serve as an umpire, you can choose what level of officiating you’re comfortable with, ranging from base umpire at the Minor division level up to plate umpire at the Intermediate division level.
How Can You Get Involved?
- Register as a volunteer through aglittleleague.org
- Attend an in person umpire training clinic hosted monthly during the season
- Join the district 33 Assignr program, details provided after attending a clinic
The Benefits of Volunteering
- All Volunteer umpires will be provided with an official AG hat and shirt to be worn while working games. Work at least 5 games during the season and they are yours to keep!
- All sites have umpire gear available for working the bases or the plate. If you are interested in obtaining your own personal gear, ask our UIC about our gear credit program.
- Junior Umpires will be paid $20 per game and have access to a free meal and drink from the snack bar.
- Adult Umpires can earn a registration credit towards a future AGLL season for each game they umpire. The rate is $10 per game if working behind the mound, and $20 per game if working behind the plate. Registration credit maximum is $100