NEW UMPIRE CLASSES FOR TIME BEING THEY WILL BE ONGOING
We are in need of more umpires, if you or any one you know is interested in becoming an umpire please contact
YOUTH Contact Steve Poitras @ Dexiwexi73@gmail.com USA Softball of Ma has a comprehensive program for ages 15-18 with hopes of staying and becoming adult umpires
Sherm Rawding @ Sherman.Rawding@Gmail.com. Classes are typically held in February but due to covid restrictions and need the timetable is continuous at this point in time
If you are interested please contact them or follow this page for future information.
2024 - meeting Dates
TBA
Board Membership
To be a member in good standing you must: 1 - have paid all dues 2 - attend the required meetings 3 - complete the background check and safe sport 4- Be registered with USA Softball
If you have not done this and are not currently a member in good standing you rejoin the board for the next season and pay your dues to Michael Dooling @ 8 Jefferson Rd. Tewksbury Ma 01876.
RULES - TIME LIMITS - WEATHER Time limit is determined by the leagues but will not exceed TBD. If umpire or team shows up late there are no forfeits, but clock will start when umpire shows up or at scheduled game time if teams choose not to start on time.
Cancellations In poor weather, the umpire needs to call the rain contact number, check the leagues website or call the contact number in Arbiter no sooner than 60 minutes before game time.
Ejections / Injuries Umpire should report all ejections and injuries to Steve Poitras or Bill Surran within 24 hours. Information should include at a minimum the players team and number, date and time and incident details, organization and game site
Fine schedule Umpires should arrive 15 minutes before game time. If you are running late attempt to contact the assignor and coach.
Umpires missing a game will be fined a full game fee. A second offense will result in a game and 1/2 fee and is subject to disciplinary action by the board
2024 SUMMER TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE The number of teams listed is next to the date, these are capped and have a waiting list, it may include some Lawrence area tournaments which is part of the umpire pool we use to cover tournaments. Dates with ** are tournaments with no cap and can continue to grow and also include full day schedules on Fridays