AboutMartin Hoover Expertise Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives.
Experience Volunteer Little League Umpire since 2000; 2003 Little League, Junior League, Senior League and Big League Softball European Regional Umpire; 2005 Little League Softball Western Regional Umpire; Member- Hesperia National(Hesperia, CA) Little League Board of Directors(2003-2004); President- Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors(2005-Present); 2007 Junior Softball Western Regional Umpire
Organizations Little League Baseball, Inc is the main operational center. I fall under Little League Western Region, and California District 49. I currently serve as President of the Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors. I'm also the Information Officer for California District 49, as well as an umpire consultant for the district.
Education/Credentials Western Regional Junior Umpire School(2000)(Named Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Region Area); Instructor - Little League Baseball Western Regional Outreach Clinics
Awards and Honors Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Regional Area(2000)
Expert: Martin Hoover Date: 7/12/2008 Subject: umpires
Question For All Star games are the Umpires suppose to be adults in proper atire or can they be teenagers umping the game.
Answer Dawn,
This is from the Little League Tournament Rules:
UMPIRES
The Tournament Director shall have full responsibility for providing volunteer Little League umpires for tournament play. Umpires from leagues involved in the game should not be assigned. The District Administrator shall not umpire. There should be at least two umpires in each game. More are recommended when available.
So, to answer your question:
Umpires do not need be adults, however, they should be presentable on the field.
There is no restriction to age. This year, our district had a 13 year old umpire a game, and did better than some of the "adults in proper attire".
I hope this has answered your question. Should you have anymore, please don't hesitate to ask.
