Become an Umpire
SMNLL employs many adult and youth umpires to officiate games in our Little League AA, AAA, PCL, and Majors divisions. (Some youth umpires are also players in another division or league.) Umpiring is a great way to deepen your knowledge of baseball, get involved in the Little League community, and build leadership skills. Youth umpires in particular see real growth in confidence — both from the free training provided and from the in-game decision-making and communication it takes to manage a baseball game.
Eligibility Rules
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Any applicant under 12 must have at least 2 years of experience as a baseball player
- Must be comfortable speaking confidently with adult coaching staff
- Previous umpiring experience is preferred, but not required
Pay Rate
Earn between $30–60 per game (approximately 2 hours per game).
Application Process
- Complete this brief form for the Spring 2027 season
- Attend training (provided free of charge by the District 52 Little League governing body) — typically scheduled on a weekend in February
- Eligibility determination and notification
Umpiring Resources
- Little League Umpire Resources website
- Little League Umpire Training Course (requires creating an account on that site)
- Umpire Field Clinic Video — a detailed look at important concepts, positioning, and general umpiring for Little League
Questions? Email the SMNLL Umpire Coordinator, Josh Villegas, at umpires@smnlittleleague.com.
