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Umpire Duties & Responsibilities

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the duties and responsibilities of an umpire before, during, and after a game. It covers everything from contacting your partner before the game to handling lineup cards, substitutions, conferences, and reporting incidents post-game.

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Umpire Duties & Responsibilities

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  1. UmpireDuties & Responsibilities

  2. Before Game Day • First Responsibility • CONTACT YOUR PARTNER • 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 • Uniforms • Plate/Base gear • Cold weather/Rain gear • Etc.

  4. Game Day • Inclement Weather • 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 andRule Enforcement • Baseballs • Obtain at least three baseballs • Should have the NFHS Authenticating Mark

  9. NFHS Authenticating Marks

  10. Pre-Game Duties andRule 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 andRule 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 …….. 33 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 SECRETARYASAP !! • 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 (www.tapps.net) • Same as UIL • SPC • ????

  25. Questions ???

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