The CSA Junior Umpire program consists of an introductory (Purple) level and advanced (Gold) level.

• No umpiring experience necessary
• Must be at least 2nd year 12U
• Must attend umpire Rules Clinic

Purple level Junior Umpires will be eligible to umpire

• 8U games behind the plate - $20
• 10U games on the bases - $15 

Gold Level Requirements

• Must be at least 2nd year 12U
• Must attend umpire rules clinic
• Must attend umpire mechanics clinic or have attended mechanics clinic in prior year
• Must have umpired a minimum of four (4) 8U games behind the plate
• Must have umpired a minimum of four (4) 10U games on the bases
• Gold level umpires must be recommended by a minimum of two sponsoring board members who verify that the Jr. umpire has demonstrated proficiency behind the plate in the following areas:
  • Ability to control the flow of the game.
  • Consistent strike zone
  • Clear, loud calls on all pitches and plays
  • Confident, enthusiastic, and energetic attitude
  • Adequate knowledge of basic softball rules and Junior Umpire responsibilities

Gold level Junior Umpires will be eligible to umpire

• 8U games behind the plate - $20
  
• 10U games behind the plate - $25
  
• 10U games on the bases - $15

A Junior Umpire can advance from Purple to Gold level as soon as all requirements are met.

Rules and Mechanics Clinics

• There will be one Rules Clinic and one Mechanics Clinic that Jr. Umpires are required to attend.
  
• The fee for these clinics is $50 per umpire. Girls should bring a check for $50 to the first Junior Umpire registration meeting
  
• This clinic fee will be refunded in the Junior Umpire’s paycheck when she has fulfilled the requirement of umpiring ANY THREE games for Carlsbad Softball. These games can include 8U or 10U and can be either as a plate umpire, base umpire, or combination of both

Payment

• Each Junior Umpire must check into the Umpire Log Book (kept in the snack bar) to record each game that they umpire
  
• This log book will act to track the games that umpires work, and will be used as record keeping toward umpire status changes and payment
  
• If a Junior Umpire fails to record her games in this book she may not receive credit or get paid for that game. Always fill in the log book prior to your game when you pick up your gear!
  
• Junior Umpires will be paid at the end of each calendar month and will receive their checks by mail to their residence

Attire

• All Junior Umpires must be in appropriate attire
• Dark black or blue pants or shorts. No sweat pants
  
• Light blue Junior Umpire shirt. You MAY NOT wear a sweatshirt or jacket over your shirt.
  You MAY wear body armor or other shirts under your Junior Umpire shirt
• Cleats are required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to game time in proper attire.
• Sign into log book.
• Get equipment.
• Be on the field at least 5 minutes prior to game time.
• Call coaches at home plate to discuss:
  • Introductions
  • Ground rules
  • Confirm home team
  • Identify official scorekeeper
  • Game starting time
  • Return game ball and gear to snack bar