2026 Umpire Agreement

Full Name*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

Age as of May 1st:*

Team/Program*

District*

Team Category:*

IndependentMulti-Team Program

I have completed Major League Rules Training:*

YesNo

I have completed Knothole Baseball, Inc. Rules Training which included training in the appropriate Region and District Rules:*

YesNo

I have completed Senate Bill 534 Training (Protecting Youth Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sports Authorization Act of 2017):*

YesNo

I have an updated background check: (Not applicable for umpires under the age of 18)*

YesNoN/A

If you can’t make a game assignment, cancel and notify the individual responsible for scheduling your games as soon as you can but at least two (2) hours before scheduled game time whenever possible. Know all the appropriate rules which apply to the game you are scheduled to umpire (rules do vary by age group

Assist your fellow game umpire (s) with calls during the game when requested.

Apply all rules equally and fairly to each team, including, if you are the plate umpire, being consistent with the calling of your strike zone. Make your calls clearly and concisely.

Once game time arrives and your have been given game balls, you control the playing of the game. Keep the game moving.

Discuss all issues with the managers of both teams during Ground Rules. Remind the managers of both teams that they are responsible for the conduct of themselves, their coaches, their players and their fans and that if any problems occur during the game, you will be looking to them to resolve them before you have to implement discipline.

Always maintain professionalism when calling a game and dealing with managers, players, fans and the general public.

Umpire's Signature:*

Date*

Date

2026 Baseball Umpire Agreement

Umpiring Information

Knothole Baseball - Umpire Code of Ethics: