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Please welcome new Umpire in Chief Alan Deacon. Al brings over 30 years of umpiring experience and a passion for the sport and mentoring new recruits. You can reach him at UIC.KMBA@GMAIL.COM

2024 UMPIRE CLINIC & REGISTRATION INFO


Costs

Level 1 / Level 2 clinics are FREE to all BCBUA members.

Cost to become a BC Baseball Umpire member are:

12 - 13 years of age - $35
14 years and older - $65
*age as of December 31, 2024

Superclinic is an additional $50 registration fee and is an option for Advanced Level 2 members and above (Level 3 and National Level). For more information on the Superclinic, please contact the Margaret - Jean Willis, Area Rep.


Registration Steps + Clinic Dates

--> Step #1 - Register/Renew Membership
Umpires can go to the BCBUA website to register or renew your membership: www.bcbua.ca
Membership fees paid via credit card, debit card or PayPal for the 2024 Season.

--> Step #2 - Sign Up for a Virtual Rules Clinic
Instructions on how register for the mandatory online portion can be found on the BCBUA website. Choose an online clinic, the dates for 2024 are below - this is a requirement to become certified and to actively umpire.

Monday February 19 @ 5:30PM
Thursday Febraury 29 @ 5:30PM
Thursday March 7 @ 5:30PM
Wednesday March 27 @ 5:30PM
Saturday March 30 @ 9:00AM
Monday April 8 @ 5:30PM

 

--> Step #3 - In Person Clinic
KMBA is hosting aon field Level 1 clinic on March 23rd @ 9:30am and the Level 2 clinic on March 24th @ 9:30am at McArthur Island.
NOTE: If you are unable to attend this session you will need to choose a session with a different association. Register for an in person clinic: www.bcbua.ca

2024 UMPIRE PAY
* = level 2 required
Base Ump/Plate Ump


11u Rec  - $35

11u AAA - $35/$40

13u Rec - $40/$45

13u Rep - $45/$50

15u Rec  - $45/$50

15u AAA* - $55/$60

18u AA - $50/$55

18u AAA/CP* - $65/$75


KMBA uses the tool Assignr to allocate umpires for home games.


Baseball Umpire Levels

The BCBUA Roadmap to Excellence document describes the 5 levels of umpiring in the province and the steps required to attain each one.

Click here to download your copy.

ADDITIONAL UMPIRE RESOURCES

Umpire Registration - BCBUA has created a detailed walk through sheet for umpires Click Here

BCBUA

Official Website

Dress Code

Rule Myths

Official Supplier - Umpire Attire

RULES

KMBA - 11u

KMBA - 13u

BC Minor Baseball

Baseball Canada

Balk Rules

POSITIONING

2-Umpire Manual

3-Umpire Manual

4-Umpire Manual

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