Umpire Communication Guidelines
Established 4.15.26
Who speaks to an umpire?
No player, parent, or coach should speak to the umpire regarding any calls on the field.
Only the team manager has permission to request a conversation with the umpire. The team manager should be established at the beginning of each game.
Violation of this violates our code of conduct, and degrades our league's mission, which is to promote sportsmanship.
What cannot be discussed with an Umpire?
Balls and Strikes
Safe or Out
Fair or Foul
What can be discussed with an Umpire?
Misinterpretation of a Rule
Rule Clarification
Appeal to another umpire on the field (we usually only have one umpire so this is not in effect often)
Ground Rules
Equipment Issues
Who speaks to an umpire?
No player, parent, or coach should speak to the umpire regarding any calls on the field.
Only the team manager has permission to request a conversation with the umpire. The team manager should be established at the beginning of each game.
Violation of this violates our code of conduct, and degrades our league's mission, which is to promote sportsmanship.
What cannot be discussed with an Umpire?
Balls and Strikes
Safe or Out
Fair or Foul
What can be discussed with an Umpire?
Misinterpretation of a Rule
Rule Clarification
Appeal to another umpire on the field (we usually only have one umpire so this is not in effect often)
Ground Rules
Equipment Issues