First and foremost, we must realize that in Youth Baseball, our primary goal must be to teach the kids the game and mentor them in a positive and encouraging environment, and this includes the kids involved in our Youth Umpire Program... more
Umpire ResourcesEvery skill requires practice to maintain and improve, and baseball umpiring is no exception. To help you stay on top of your skills, an assortment of umpire resources have been gathered here. Please make use of them all... more Game RulesOf course, what would an umpire be without knowledge of the rules of the game? Look up the various sources of game rules for NPPB games, including some that are specific to NPPB divisions. more |
Umpire ApplicationNPPB is always in need of a few good umpires -- and lots of people who want to learn to umpire. If either of these sounds like you, you can sign up to be an NPPB Umpire by filling out our online Umpire Application. Or contact our Umpire Director for more info. Ask the UmpFeel free to submit any questions you have about NPPB game rules or mechanics, or any umpire-related feedback or suggestions that you might have. All submissions will go directly to the NPPB Umpire Director, who will try to answer any questions... more |