GAME REPORTS
Game reports are required when;
1There is an ejection,
2 There is a forfeit,
3 There is a protest,
4 Or any unusual event that, in your judgement, warrants a game report.
Why file a game report? It is our job to enforce league policies and to enforce The Official Rules of Baseball. The
various area presidents and Umpire in Chief's have to be aware of any infractions. The more serious an infraction the
more urgent the need is for a report.
It is mandatory for you as an umpire to file a report after a ball game when there is an:
(1) Ejection (2) Forfeit (3) Protest
The reports have three purposes:
A)To record the 'goings on' in the league .to have an official document of events.
B) To act as a disciplinary report for those individuals causing infractions.
(C) To protect you ,the umpire, from future abuse.
When filing a report be brutally factual of events. Write the events as they occur down on the back of your line-up
cards. Every word uttered no matter how profane should be included. Remember this means every word you or your
partner utters as well. So have the brain in gear before the mouth is in motion.
Game reports are required when;
1There is an ejection,
2 There is a forfeit,
3 There is a protest,
4 Or any unusual event that, in your judgement, warrants a game report.
Why file a game report? It is our job to enforce league policies and to enforce The Official Rules of Baseball. The
various area presidents and Umpire in Chief's have to be aware of any infractions. The more serious an infraction the
more urgent the need is for a report.
It is mandatory for you as an umpire to file a report after a ball game when there is an:
(1) Ejection (2) Forfeit (3) Protest
The reports have three purposes:
A)To record the 'goings on' in the league .to have an official document of events.
B) To act as a disciplinary report for those individuals causing infractions.
(C) To protect you ,the umpire, from future abuse.
When filing a report be brutally factual of events. Write the events as they occur down on the back of your line-up
cards. Every word uttered no matter how profane should be included. Remember this means every word you or your
partner utters as well. So have the brain in gear before the mouth is in motion.
BNSUD Provincial Level Requirements:
LEVEL ONE (1)
No previous experience required: Shall attend and pass the BNSUD
Level One Umpire Clinic. Shall be a minimum of thirteen (13) years of
age. Shall attain passing mark of minimum 60% on both field evaluation
and provincial examination
LEVEL TWO (2)
Shall have been certified and registered for three previous years as a
Level One umpire
Shall have been evaluated by the U.I.C. or designate as a candidate for
advancement
Shall attend and pass the Level Two Umpire Clinic*
Shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age
Shall attain passing mark of minimum 70% on both field evaluation and
provincial examination
LEVEL THREE (3):
Shall have been certified and registered for four previous years (two
immediate previous years as Level Two umpire) minimum
Shall attend and pass the Provincial Elite Umpire Training Program
every year*
Shall have been evaluated by the U.I.C. or designate as a candidate for
advancement
Shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age
Shall attain passing mark of minimum 80% on both field evaluation and
provincial examination
LEVEL ONE (1)
No previous experience required: Shall attend and pass the BNSUD
Level One Umpire Clinic. Shall be a minimum of thirteen (13) years of
age. Shall attain passing mark of minimum 60% on both field evaluation
and provincial examination
LEVEL TWO (2)
Shall have been certified and registered for three previous years as a
Level One umpire
Shall have been evaluated by the U.I.C. or designate as a candidate for
advancement
Shall attend and pass the Level Two Umpire Clinic*
Shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age
Shall attain passing mark of minimum 70% on both field evaluation and
provincial examination
LEVEL THREE (3):
Shall have been certified and registered for four previous years (two
immediate previous years as Level Two umpire) minimum
Shall attend and pass the Provincial Elite Umpire Training Program
every year*
Shall have been evaluated by the U.I.C. or designate as a candidate for
advancement
Shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age
Shall attain passing mark of minimum 80% on both field evaluation and
provincial examination
Baseball Canada National Certification Program:
LEVEL FOUR (4) NATIONAL CERTIFICATION Umpires must be recommended for National Certification.
Shall have been evaluated by Training Committee as a candidate for advancement.
Shall have been certified and registered for five previous years and shall currently be a Level Three
umpire.
Shall attend and pass the Provincial Elite Umpire Training Program every year.
Shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age
Must write Baseball Canada (U.D.P.) Level 4 Exam every year, attaining pass mark of 86%
All national certified umpires must attend the SUPER CLINIC each year. If unable to attend SUPER
CLINIC Program due to extenuating circumstances, you MUST SUBMIT THE PRE-EXAM AND attend a
Level 3 Clinic with permission of the Training Committee.
A Level 4 exam will be made available at the level 3 . You must write the national exams every year.
If you fail to write an exam each year (as you are required to), you will be excluded from the national
program for the following year. The National fee must be paid along with our provincial registration
fee each year, paying for the following year (example, pay in 2006 for 2007 season).The National fee
is not refundable if you do not want to be national certified the following year. Neither is it
refundable if you do not pass your national exam.
All National Exams must be written before June 1st to be eligible for next year certification.
LEVEL FOUR (4) NATIONAL CERTIFICATION Umpires must be recommended for National Certification.
Shall have been evaluated by Training Committee as a candidate for advancement.
Shall have been certified and registered for five previous years and shall currently be a Level Three
umpire.
Shall attend and pass the Provincial Elite Umpire Training Program every year.
Shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age
Must write Baseball Canada (U.D.P.) Level 4 Exam every year, attaining pass mark of 86%
All national certified umpires must attend the SUPER CLINIC each year. If unable to attend SUPER
CLINIC Program due to extenuating circumstances, you MUST SUBMIT THE PRE-EXAM AND attend a
Level 3 Clinic with permission of the Training Committee.
A Level 4 exam will be made available at the level 3 . You must write the national exams every year.
If you fail to write an exam each year (as you are required to), you will be excluded from the national
program for the following year. The National fee must be paid along with our provincial registration
fee each year, paying for the following year (example, pay in 2006 for 2007 season).The National fee
is not refundable if you do not want to be national certified the following year. Neither is it
refundable if you do not pass your national exam.
All National Exams must be written before June 1st to be eligible for next year certification.
Assignments:
You are responsible to call the assignor for your assignments. If you do not contact your area assignor, he/she may not
be aware of your availability to umpire.
If you accept an assignment be there. There are a lot of people depending on you showing up and giving an earnest
performance. If you have an assignment and something comes up and you are unable to fulfil your commitment. YOU are
responsible to get your game covered.
Be punctual, have a clean official uniform, be polite, and be firm. These are all keen ingredients in earning respect.
Repeating offences shall not be assigned further games.
Be honest with your self and everyone else round you. Not every umpire can work the "Big" game.We have a
responsibility to place the most experienced officials on the field in crucial situations. This does not mean the same few
umpires will work all the "big" games year after year. It does been you will have to be patient and develop into one of
these experienced umpires. Be honest when evaluating your own performance.
Use the contact list in reverse as a chain of command guide. Start with the assignor and go up the list until your problem
is solved. Take care of things immediately. Do not let a situation wait longer than a few days.
You are responsible to call the assignor for your assignments. If you do not contact your area assignor, he/she may not
be aware of your availability to umpire.
If you accept an assignment be there. There are a lot of people depending on you showing up and giving an earnest
performance. If you have an assignment and something comes up and you are unable to fulfil your commitment. YOU are
responsible to get your game covered.
Be punctual, have a clean official uniform, be polite, and be firm. These are all keen ingredients in earning respect.
Repeating offences shall not be assigned further games.
Be honest with your self and everyone else round you. Not every umpire can work the "Big" game.We have a
responsibility to place the most experienced officials on the field in crucial situations. This does not mean the same few
umpires will work all the "big" games year after year. It does been you will have to be patient and develop into one of
these experienced umpires. Be honest when evaluating your own performance.
Use the contact list in reverse as a chain of command guide. Start with the assignor and go up the list until your problem
is solved. Take care of things immediately. Do not let a situation wait longer than a few days.
*Supplemental Exams
Members are reminded that these are only for members who cannot make a clinic due to unavoidable
circumstances.Applications to write a supplemental exam must be made in writing to the registrar before July 1 of the
current year.Supplemental exams are not available for the Baseball Canada Level 4 Exam, and only once before another
clinic must be attended.The fee for these exams is $25.00 plus registration fee. Fees for supplemental exams are due prior
to writing the exam as is not refundable.
Members are reminded that these are only for members who cannot make a clinic due to unavoidable
circumstances.Applications to write a supplemental exam must be made in writing to the registrar before July 1 of the
current year.Supplemental exams are not available for the Baseball Canada Level 4 Exam, and only once before another
clinic must be attended.The fee for these exams is $25.00 plus registration fee. Fees for supplemental exams are due prior
to writing the exam as is not refundable.
Evaluations:
Evaluations are an integral part of developing as an umpire. They are also a tremendous logistical nightmare for those few
responsible for so many. In light of this problem a new evaluation procedure is being introduced in 1997.Umpires wishing to
be evaluated for consideration of advancement to the next level shall give their U.I.C a call for this request. A seven day
notice of game time, place level of play and your current level are required. Only those umpires who consider themselves
ready to be evaluated will be.
.The evaluators are here;
1) to ensure your level of officiating meets the prescribed standards
2) to help develop you into better umpire. Do not take constructive criticism personally. Use it as a learning tool.The
evaluation forms are broken into four sections;
1)Appearance
(a)Uniform; Is it clean and pressed?
(b)Hustle/Mobility; Do you look energetic and enthused? Do you hustle?
(c)Physical Condition; Does your physical condition create a perception of laziness?
(d)Professionalism; Do you look, act and speak professionally
2)Mechanics : Have you demonstrated an acceptable standard of knowledge of your mechanics, play responsibility and
team work?
3)Rules and Knowledge: Do not be caught unprepared for a play or situation. Know the rules and know their applications.
Especially ones already tested on .
4)Game Control: or as presented during the clinics Responsibilities Before/During and After a game and Philosophy
This system is essentially the way we instruct you at your clinics, test you on your exams and evaluate you on the field. An
evaluation form has been included. Study it and know what is expected.
Evaluations are an integral part of developing as an umpire. They are also a tremendous logistical nightmare for those few
responsible for so many. In light of this problem a new evaluation procedure is being introduced in 1997.Umpires wishing to
be evaluated for consideration of advancement to the next level shall give their U.I.C a call for this request. A seven day
notice of game time, place level of play and your current level are required. Only those umpires who consider themselves
ready to be evaluated will be.
.The evaluators are here;
1) to ensure your level of officiating meets the prescribed standards
2) to help develop you into better umpire. Do not take constructive criticism personally. Use it as a learning tool.The
evaluation forms are broken into four sections;
1)Appearance
(a)Uniform; Is it clean and pressed?
(b)Hustle/Mobility; Do you look energetic and enthused? Do you hustle?
(c)Physical Condition; Does your physical condition create a perception of laziness?
(d)Professionalism; Do you look, act and speak professionally
2)Mechanics : Have you demonstrated an acceptable standard of knowledge of your mechanics, play responsibility and
team work?
3)Rules and Knowledge: Do not be caught unprepared for a play or situation. Know the rules and know their applications.
Especially ones already tested on .
4)Game Control: or as presented during the clinics Responsibilities Before/During and After a game and Philosophy
This system is essentially the way we instruct you at your clinics, test you on your exams and evaluate you on the field. An
evaluation form has been included. Study it and know what is expected.
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