Do you have a passion for the game of Baseball? Are you a former Coach that wants to stay in the game? Maybe you're a parent that has kids that have grown up, moved away and gotten out of the house? Maybe you're a current or former baseball player that just loves the game? Need some extra cash being involved with the greatest game ever created?
Whatever the case may be, the EBUA Umpire Rookie Class may be just the right thing for you!
In March 2023, we will meet for three hours on 4 separate days, to go over the rules and differences between Little League, Cal Ripken and Federation (High School). We have discussions about the rules and their practical applications. We go over how to handle on the field situations. We demonstrate the proper techniques for your on the field mechanics and have top flight instruction for calling balls and strikes from some of the best NCAA & Independent League Umpires and former Minor League Crew Chiefs. Successful completion of the course results in you receiving a full schedule of games to work in the Spring, Summer and Fall, depending on your availability.
The cost of the course is only $300. A deposit of $50 by the end of the month will hold a place for you in our 2023 class. To make a payment via Zelle or to mail a check or money order - please visit our Make A Payment Page.
There is no better time to take advantage of an investment opportunity that will yield a positive return on your investment. In 2022, our average games worked per Umpire was over 60 games and 25 of our Umpires worked over 100 games! Game fees start at $70 per game for 1st year Umpires and up to $120 for our College Assignments.
EBUA provides Umpires throughout Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Dutchess Counties, The Bronx, Manhattan, Western Connecticut and Fairfield County. This past 2022 Season - Fall, Spring and Summer combined- we provided Umpires for over 1,600 teams and assigned almost 16,000 games!!!
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8U, 9U & 10U - (6 inning games) – Teams Split Cost of 1 Umpire @ $70 per game.
11U & 12U - (6 inning games) – With 2 Umpires, each Team pays 1 Umpire @ $70 per game.
11U & 12U - * WORKING BY YOURSELF ONLY * -(6 inning games) – Teams Split Cost of 1 Umpire @ $100 per game.
13U, 14U, 15U & 16U - (7 inning games) - Teams Split Cost of 2 Umpires @ $80 per Umpire per game game – Each team pays one Umpire.
VARSITY DIVISION (7 inning games) – Teams Split Cost of 2 Umpires @ $90 per Umpire per game – Each team pays one Umpire.
COLLEGE DIVISION – (7 inning games) - Teams Split Cost of 2 Umpires @ $100 per Umpire per game. Each team pays one Umpire.
MERCY RULE
8U - 12U - A team trailing the leading team by 10 Runs after 4 FULL innings (3 ½ with the home team ahead) shall concede. After the 4th inning – 10 runs after a FULL inning is completed unless the Home Team is ahead.
13U+ – A team trailing the leading team by 10 Runs after 5 FULL innings (4 ½ with the home team ahead) shall concede. After the 5th inning – 10 runs after a FULL inning is completed unless the Home Team is ahead.
LATE FEE - $30 if the game starts 30 minutes later than the scheduled start time.
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9 INNING GAMES
13U - 16U - Teams Split Cost of 2 Umpires @ $110 per Umpire per game – Each team pays one Umpire.
Varsity & College Division - Teams Split Cost of 2 Umpires for each game @ $120 per Umpire per game. Each team pays one Umpire.
MERCY RULE - 9 INNING GAMES
13U+ – A team trailing the leading team by 10 Runs after 5 FULL innings (4 ½ with the home team ahead) shall concede. After the 5th inning – 10 runs after a FULL inning is completed unless the Home Team is ahead.
* 13U - COLLEGE DIVISION ONLY * - One Umpire Working a game alone receives 1 and 1/2 Game Fee Pay
Games postponed last minute (after umpires are en route) are entitled to 1/2 Game Pay (Travel Fee)
LATE FEE - $30 if the game starts 30 minutes later than the scheduled start time.
TIME LIMITS
6 Inning Game: 2 Hours - NO NEW inning can start after 2 hours.
7 Inning Game: 2:20 - NO NEW inning can start after 2 hours and 15 minutes.
9 Inning Game: 2:45 - NO NEW inning can start after 2 hours and 45 minutes.
If a cancellation occurs within 24 hours of game time – the cancelling team is subject to forfeit & must pay the Umpire or Umpire Crew if we can not reassign them a game (or games if a doubleheader).
We provide Umpires throughout Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Dutchess Counties, The Bronx, Manhattan, Western Connecticut and Fairfield County.
If you're attending the 2023 EBUA Rookie Class, our friends over at Umpire Junkies will help get you set up to start working games properly equipped and dressed, with special discounts for our graduates. They will also be attending our class so don't stress out about any uncertainties you may have.