How to Become an Umpire

There are many fantastic benefits to becoming an umpire. You will become part of a support network of over 6,000 Softball Canada umpires!  When you register you become a member of one of the most experienced and well-respected umpire crews in the world.

Personal Benefits:

• Earn extra cash  
• Work games based on your schedule
• Improve/maintain your fitness level
• Meet interesting people
• Become a member of a fantastic team
• Be involved in one of the most popular sports
• Have the chance to travel
• Serve as a role model for all currently enjoying softball

Professional Benefits:

• Official recognition by Softball Canada as a certified softball official for both fast-pitch and slo-pitch.
• Access to professionally organized umpire certification clinics. Each clinic includes a focus on rules and proper on-diamond mechanics.
• Become a member of the “3rd team” on the field, joining fellow umpires of all ages from all over Canada.
• As you progress, you will be exposed to more challenging games.
• Umpire development, evaluation programs, and mentoring by experienced umpires who provide helpful advice on how to improve your umpiring skills.

The potential to officiate:

• local leagues
• regional competitions and tournaments
• Provincial Championships
• Western Canadian Championships
• Canadian Championships

How to get started:

Email The Edmonton District Umpires Association and we will get you started on Registration.

Requirements:

• Registration form to get you started: Click here to go to the registration page.
• Level 1 certification clinic (in person)
• Rules exam that must be completed as part of the clinic process
• Registration with the local association, Alberta Softball Umpires Association, Softball Alberta and Softball Canada
• Assigning of regular season and tournament games

 NOTE: There is a registration fee to attend the clinic

Why should I register?

• Comprehensive insurance coverage
• Access to provincial/territorial and national publications with tips and advice on how become a better umpire
• Opportunity to move up the ladder of success through evaluations and mentoring