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Umpires

Menlo-Atherton Little League
Umpires

Umpires are some of the most important members of our program. By virtue of his/her role, the umpire provides leadership and represents authority on the field. All managers, coaches, and spectators should provide an example of cooperation, understanding, and respect for the umpire's judgment and Little League rules.

The Umpire's word is final on all judgment calls. Coaches, players, and spectators may not argue with the umpire over judgment calls. Each umpire has the right to disqualify any player, coach, manager, or substitute for objecting to decisions or for unsportsmanlike conduct or language and to eject them from the playing field. Managers, and only managers, may ask for a clarification about the rules of the game, or an interpretation of a rule. If there is reasonable doubt that any umpire's decision may be in conflict with the rules, the manager may appeal the decision and ask that a correct ruling be made. All questions, protests, interpretation of rules, and suggestions should be addressed to the Chief Umpire.

Many of our league umpires are former Menlo Atherton Little League players. Umpiring is an excellent way to build confidence and to stay involved in baseball after 'graduating' from Little League. Umpires are placed in divisions based on their age and umpiring experience. All umpire candidates must apply by March 1st and attend both umpire training sessions in mid-March. The season begins March 20.

Requirements:

• Umpires must be at least 13 yrs old, baseball age (as of April 30, 2010)
• Must have played at least 4 years of Little League Baseball

Training Sessions:

• Classroom Session - Friday, March 12: 4:30 - 6:00PM, St Joseph's Cafeteria
• On-Field Training - Saturday, March 13: 9:00 - 10:30 AM, St Joseph's Field

Anyone interested in becoming an umpire should fill out the Umpire Sign-Up Form and return it by email to Chief Umpire, Jon Duane by March 1st.  It can also be sent in by mail to:

                Jon Duane
                149 Selby Lane
                Atherton, CA 94027

Returning umpires will also be contacted by email to confirm interest in 2009.

Umpire Commissioners:

• Majors/AAA - Jon Duane (jon_duane@mckinsey.com)
• AA/A - Brian Rodrigues (brianr@pacbell.net)