Umpire Program
Details:
- Minimum 12 years of age
- Open to both boys, girls and adults
- Softball experience is an asset, but not mandatory
- Complete the mandatory Umpires Training Clinic through Softball Ontario Softball Ontario - Login
- Umpires can only umpire divisions below their age level
- Arrive to game on-time and be prepared to umpire with confidence and maturity (and appropriate gear)
All New/Returning Umpires:
Complete this Mandatory MGSI Registration Form.
This important information is added to the mobile Assignr App.
This is how all communication, game assignments, update of availability, and tracking of payments will be handled.
Key Contacts:
Bonnie Wrigglesworth, MGSI Director of Umpires
bonnie.wrigglesworth@miltongirlssoftball.ca
9058050028
Jordana Goncalves, Umpire in Charge
jordana.goncalves@hotmail.ca
Scott Williams, MGSI VP of Rep
dog3737@me.com
Two Types of Training Available
1. Local Training: Not officially ‘carded’ and no insurance
| What levels you can Umpire | How to Register | Training Cost | Uniform Required | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Ages (12 and up) | House league games up to U13 U15 and up need at least a level 1 Ump *No Rep games or select tournaments games | Indicate on the Mandatory Contact Form Local Training/Refresher Clinic will be offered and communicated through the Assignr App. | Free | Provided by MGSI: -Umpiring shirt (yours to keep) You are responsible for: -Shoes (dark coloured runners) -Dark pants (grey, navy, or black) -Mask, to be used as Plate Umpire -Counter clicker, plate brush, ball bag |
2. Provincial Training: Carded through Softball Ontario and Insurance
| What levels you can Umpire | How to Register ** Yearly Registration Required!** | Training Req’s | Cost for Reg + Clinic if needed | Uniform Required (Not provided by MGSI) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Umpire (16 and under) | Can work house league games and tournaments (Select and Rep) | Youth Umpire.pdf | Full 1-day course with a separate test. Click here to sign up for the clinic Softball Ontario - Login | Registration $115.00 +tx Clinic cost varies by centre ~$85-100 + tax | Softball Ontario Umpire Shirt Protective gear for plate umpires (mask, chest protector, shin guards) Indicator/Clicker, umpire brush, ball bag Dark grey pants are required for any carded ump similar to school uniform/dress pants. Yoga pants, leggings & baseball pants are NOT allowed. Shoes: Dark runners, steel-toed (or similar) is required for plate umpires at rep games. Uniform items can be purchased at Softball Canada Umpire – Home Run Sports |
| New Umpire | New Umpire.pdf | same as above | Registration $115 + tax Clinic cost varies by centre ~$85-100 + tax | same as above | |
| Returning Umpire | Returning Umpire.pdf | same as above | Registration $115 + tax | same as above |
Payment:
| Houseleague & Select Exhibition Games
U11 $30 U13 $35 each- 2 umpires per game * U15 $40 each - 2 umpires per game * U17 and up $45 each - 2 umpires per game * * Umpires get 1.5 of total cost if only 1 umpire. Paid monthly via etransfer.
Rep Games/ Rep Tournaments/Select Tournaments $50 per umpire, $75 if only one umpire. Paid in cash at each game. |
Clinic Listings:
(Sign up Here -> Softball Ontario - Login)