Without umpires, there will be no games. Each Team is assigned to cover umpire assignments for games in other divisions. Umpire assignments are also a TEAM assignment, not a MANAGER assignment. One plate and one base umpire are required for every game in AAA and above. Each team will be assigned umpire assignments per season. These assignments are NOT optional. Managers and Team Parents will work with parents to fill these assignments.

EARN 3 VOLUNTEERING POINTS: Volunteering points can now be earned for covering ANY shift that is not part of a team’s assignments. These volunteering umpire shifts are worth three (3) volunteering points regardless of plate or base assignment.

UMPIRE BUYOUT: In the event a team cannot cover an assignment through it’s own team or other volunteers, STLL runs an Umpire buyout program. Buyout fees are set at the beginning of each season and payment of the buyout fee to an Umpire is the responsibility of the team, and not handled by the league.