Become a Umpire

• Ages 12+
• Must be registered as an Umpire with TAYBS (required Annually).
• 18+ must pass a Massachusetts CORI background every year.
• 18+ must pass a National Criminal Background Check every 2 years.
• All umpires must complete an online course in Child Safety Training once every 3 years.
• All umpires must signup for an account with Assignr in order to see/receive/accept umpire assignments.
• Umpire Certification/patching not required.
• If available, can use shared facemask & chest protector (limited sets, so we recommend all umpires have their own gear).
• Must wear non-team supporting clothes/hat (No TAYBS/Town branded clothing/hats).
• When possible, should be working as a pair with another Junior Umpire.
• Can umpire Spring Minors level regular season games only.
• Paid $30 per game when paired with another Junior Umpire.
• Paid $40 per game when having to umpire solo.
• Can umpire Summer & Fall Minors & Major level games.
• Paid $30 per game when paired with another Junior Umpire.
• Paid $40 per game when having to umpire solo.

• Ages 15+
• If under 21, you must have at least two seasons (of at least 5 games in each season) as a Junior Umpire to qualify as a Senior Umpire.
• Must be registered as a Umpire with TAYBS (required Annually).
• 18+ must pass state (CORI) and National Criminal Background Check annually.
• All umpires must complete an online course in Child Safety Training once every 5 years.
• All umpires must signup for an account with Assignr in order to see/receive/accept umpire assignments.
• Annual Babe Ruth League National Umpire Association Certification/patching is required - more Info.
• Your own full equipment set is required (see below for required equipment).
• Work solo for regular season games.
• Work in pairs for playoff and tournament games.
• Spring Season
• Paid $60 per 10U/Minors game (playoff games paid $90)
• Paid $90 per 12U/Majors game
• Paid $100 per 16U/Juniors game (work solo)
• Paid $80 per 18U/Seniors game (work in pairs)
• Summer & Fall Seasons
• Paid $60 per 10U/Minors game
• Paid $80 per 12U/Majors game
• Paid $80 per 16U/Juniors game (work solo)
• Paid $80 per 18U/Seniors game (work solo)
• Paid $60 per Adult game

• Umpire Pants
• Umpire Mask
• Umpire Chest Protector
• Umpire Leg Guards
• Umpire Plate Brush
• Umpire Count Indicator
• Black Umpire Shoes or Sneakers
• Umpire Shirt with Patch
• Umpire Hat with Babe Ruth Patch

1. Once the first pitch is thrown, the umpire is paid 100% of their fee for that game.
2. If the umpire shows up at a field, and there is no game or the field is unplayable the umpire will be paid 50% of their fee for that game.
3. If a decision to cancel a game comes within an hour of the scheduled start, the coach must still show up to the field and give the umpire 50% of their fee.
4. If a game is cancelled after it becomes an official game (2.5 Innings), the umpire will be paid their entire fee - however, when finishing the game at a later time, the same umpire will be used and will be only paid a 50% fee for the return game. In the event the original umpire is not available, a new umpire will be ordered who will need to be paid the full fee. Best effort should be made to have the original umpire used.
5. Before a game can be called for weather at the field, the umpire must work with the coaches and any league officials that are onsite to see if the field can be made playable within a reasonable time. Only upon agreement from all three will a game be cancelled.

To start the process of working as an umpire, please complete the following application: