UMPIRES PARENTS/GUARDIANS & SUPPORT PERSONNEL GUIDELINES

UMPIRE RULES AND GUIDELINES

• Insure a safe playing environment.
• Should always demonstrate enthusiasm, love and concern for each player, buddy, and volunteer.
• There should be one to two umpires per game.
• The umpire should start each game with a loud and clear “Play Ball!”
• The umpire is to call each child safe at first base and home plate.
• The umpire should wear the approved Miracle League umpire shirt and should be presentable and clean at all games.
• The umpire should arrive 15 minutes before each game.
• The umpire will call the beginning and ending of each game at the appropriate time.
• The umpire is to assist coaches and players as necessary

PARENTS/GUARDIANS & SUPPORT PERSONNEL RULES AND GUIDELINES

• Insure a safe playing environment.
• Assist the Manager and Coaches with communication to the team.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, love and concern for each player, buddy, and volunteer.
• Watch for overheating, dehydration and overexertion.
• Provide health issues and special requirements to the manager and coach.