Umpire Information

Development Program

2007 JD Clinic Information

Location: Pickering Recreation Complex

Date: Saturday, April 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..   

Pickering Softball has commenced recruitment of umpires for the 2007season.  This is a paid position.  If you are interested in umpiring, please click here and complete our electronic sign up document. 

Note: All carded umpires must register by purchasing the 2007 exam, which includes insurance coverage, before umpiring. All carded umpires are expected to complete and successfully pass their test by June 15th.

Pickering Softball operates with three sets of league rules.  

T-Ball has rules orientated for the development of new to Softball players.  Umpires are not used within T Ball.

There is a separate set of rules for Coach /Friendly Pitch which contain amendments particular to each division.  Players in Coach Pitch and Friendly Pitch use significantly modified Softball rules, which will aid in the development of the understanding of the game (without strikes and balls).  Given the many differences to actual Softball rules, they operate under a different set of rules.  Umpires handling these two divisions have the option to wear protective equipment (eg: mask) as the game is handled with umpire positioning similar to slow pitch (umpire stands to the side of the batter, not behind the catcher).

Mite-Squirt through Bantam-Midget operate under more traditional Softball rules (strikes and balls).  Obviously there are differences between each division as they become more mature (eg: Infield Fly, Dropped third strike, base distances etc.).  Umpires for these divisions must wear full protective equipment.

To assist umpires in better understanding the key differences in rules within each division covered, there are two charts (aka rule matrices).  These matrices will be updated prior to the start of the 2007 season.

The first matrix outlines Mite-Squirt through Bantam-Midget rule differences and can be accessed by clicking here: Senior Division Matrix.

The second matrix outlines rule differences between Coach Pitch and Friendly Pitch, called Junior Division Matrix.

Pickering Softball Association Requirements

Pickering Softball makes every attempt to utilize a two-person umpire system for all divisions from Coach Pitch through Bantam-Midget.  Pickering Softball has four classifications for youth-aged umpires: Junior Development; Advanced Junior Development; Carded Youth and Advanced Carded Youth.  

Eligibility To Umpire For The Pickering Softball Association

To be eligible to umpire within Pickering Softball during 2007, an applicant be born in 1995* or earlier and he/she must attend either 

  • a Junior Development Clinic that is offered by Softball Ontario (for candidates under the age of 18)

or, alternatively

  • earn carded status from Softball Ontario by writing a take home exam.

*Candidates born in 1996 may submit applications to umpire.  Consideration will be given to these candidates based on prior experience within the Pickering Softball Association program.

Pickering Softball Hosted Junior Development Clinic

We will be conducting a 2007 Junior Development clinic on Saturday, April 21st, however at this the location has not been finalized.   Cost for participants in 2007 will be in the neighbourhood of $50 with a light lunch provided. Normally a discount is given providing payment is received prior to April 1st.

Carding Information

Adults must card with Softball Ontario to be insured.  P.S.A. also encourages Junior Development umpires with two years umpiring experience and who are now attending High School to card and attend a Level I clinic.  For information on carding, please visit the following web page:

How To Register As An Umpire With Softball Ontario 

P.S.A. Supports Junior Development Umpires

Youth umpires, who attend any Softball Ontario sponsored Junior Development Clinic and umpire in a mature and responsible manner throughout the season will receive a year-end bonus (up to $30.00).  This means that if you fulfill your booked obligations to Pickering Softball, your early registration clinic cost will be partially reimbursed.  A minimum of twelve games must be handled for consideration of bonus and you must handle games through to the end of the first week of the playoffs in August.

Pickering Softball supplies their Junior umpires with equipment.  This equipment includes: 

  • face mask

  • chest protector 

  • shin guards

Umpire shirts (new and used) are available for purchase from Pickering Softball at anominal fee.  

 

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