Umpire Duties Responsibilities Before Game Day First Responsibility
Umpire Duties & Responsibilities
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
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.
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
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 !!
Pay Card & W-9
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
Pre-Game Duties and Rule Enforcement • Baseballs – Obtain at least three baseballs – Should have the NFHS Authenticating Mark
NFHS Authenticating Marks
Pre-Game Duties and Rule 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
Pre-Game Duties and Rule 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 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
Pre-Game Conference (Plate Conference) • Conference should be held 5 minutes before Game Time • No players should be on the field during this conference
Pre-Game Conference (Plate Conference)
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
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 !!
During the Game • Lineup Cards (UIC must record/keep up with) – Substitutions – Conferences – DH – Courtesy Runners – Warning and Ejections
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)
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
During the Game
During the Game
After the Game • Things NOT to do • Don’t Abandon your Partner • Write any required reports
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
After the Game – Game Administrator to be notified the night of the game – Notify CHAPTER SECRETARY ASAP !! – 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
After the Game • TAPPS (www. tapps. net) – Same as UIL • SPC – ? ?
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