Frequently Asked Questions
Can I become an umpire?
Yes. Anyone with an approved current-season Volunteer Application on file can umpire.
Adults can volunteer (unpaid) or serve as paid contractors.
Junior umpires (under 18) can get started by contacting our Umpire in Chief at
[email protected].
Is there training?
Yes. The Umpire in Chief runs pre-season training and offers ongoing support and coaching.
Umpires also receive Little League rule booklets and umpire-specific materials.
For details, please contact our UIC.
I’d like to be paid for serving as an umpire. Is that possible?
Yes. For information on paid opportunities with Redmond Little League, email
[email protected].
Do I have to buy my own umpire equipment?
The League provides umpire shirts and hats. Protective gear (face masks, chest protectors, shin guards,
ball bags, strike/ball indicators, plate brushes) is provided and stored at each location.
Umpires may use their own equipment if they prefer.
How are umpires selected to work a game?
The Umpire in Chief coordinates availability and offers assignments once division schedules are set.
If an umpire declines a game, it’s offered to another umpire. We encourage working across divisions
(Minors, Majors, Juniors) to support a variety of play and provide a richer experience for players.
Is there a minimum or maximum number of games I need to work?
There is no minimum number of games required. The maximum depends on overall
availability and your interest in taking assignments.
Am I insured by the League?
Adult and youth volunteers are covered by the League’s insurance.
Independent contractors (paid umpires) are not insured by Redmond Little League.
I’d like to be an umpire. How do I start?
Email our UIC at
[email protected]
and we’ll help you get set up.