Baseball Umpire Resources

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Dress Code
Dress in an official umpire uniform including an umpire polo shirt, proper pants, black shoes, chest protector, shin guards, and facemask. If reports are received related to inappropriate attire, the Assignor will be contacted. Looking professional is extremely important.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel assignments at least 72 hours prior to the event. If you cancel inside 72 hours, you are responsible for finding your own replacement. All cancellations and substitutions must be approved by your assignor.

Late Arrivals
If you are late for a game for an unexcused reason, any reduction in payment is at the discretion of your Umpire Assignor. Please reach out to your assignor and/or the home coach to communicate that you'll be late.

No-Show Policy
First offense: The umpire will not be paid for the game. Depending on circumstances, may result in loss of assignments. A full game fee will be paid to the replacement umpire. A second offense in the same season will potentially result in termination of services.

Suspended Games
9U–12U: $50 | 13U & Above: $55. If a suspended game must be made up with no other game to follow, full game fee applies. If played in addition to another scheduled game: minimum $25 or $12.50/inning, whichever is more. If 4½+ innings required, full game fee.

Forfeits
You will be paid for any on-field forfeit. If players and coaches want to play an exhibition game or scrimmage, please accommodate them. Refusing will be considered a no-show.

Weather Cancellations
Communicate with the Home Team Coach or your Assignor regarding possible weather cancellations. Be accessible the day of the game.

Tournaments
Check in at Tournament Headquarters before your first game. Know the rules for each game and age level as some tournament sites may have multiple age levels. Playing rules will be given at the beginning of each tournament.

Coaches' Conduct
Report any ejections or unsportsmanlike behavior. All ejections and conduct incidents must be reported to your assignor within 24 hours.

Termination Policy
If an umpire is terminated by an MYAS-approved assignor, they are also ineligible to work MYAS events for any other assignor. An umpire may request a hearing with MYAS for possible reinstatement.

Jewelry
NFHS rules on jewelry apply — it is legal to wear jewelry, but use common sense. If it's deemed dangerous, have them take it off.

Fee Schedule
9U–12U: $77 per game  |  13U & Above: $87 per game
Suspended games (9U–12U): $50  |  Suspended games (13U+): $55

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About SBAA
The Soderville/Blaine Athletic Association (SBAA) serves the communities of Ham Lake, Blaine, East Bethel, St. Francis, Oak Grove, Andover, Coon Rapids, and surrounding areas. The rec league is divided into a Junior League (6U, 8U, 10U) and Senior League (12U, 13U, 15U, 16U–17U, 18U–19U).

Fee Schedule
10U: $70 per game  |  12U: $75 per game  |  13U & Above: $85 per game

Season
The season runs from the first week of May through the first week of August. Weeknight games typically begin at 6:30 PM. Umpires should arrive by 6:15 PM.

Field Dimensions by Division
6U: Coach Pitch
8U: Coach Pitch
10U: 60 ft bases, 46 ft pitching rubber
12U: 75 ft bases, 52 ft pitching rubber
13U+: 90 ft bases (MYAS Gopher State Rec Baseball League format)

Age Determining Date
For baseball, the age-determining date is May 1, 2026. Players may not play in a division below their age level.

Junior League Fields (6U, 8U, 10U)
Games are played primarily at Ham Lake City Park, Ham Lake Lion's Park (1220 157th Ave. NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304), East Bethel Booster Park, and surrounding Ham Lake neighborhood parks.

Senior League Fields (12U+)
Games are played in Ham Lake, East Bethel, and surrounding communities. 12U teams play with Andover and Anoka Ramsey and may travel to those communities.

Key Contacts
Umpire Coordinator: Gail Hensler, 612-720-1822
Website: sodervilleblaine.org

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About TCMABL
The Twin City Men's Adult Baseball League (TCMABL) was founded in 1997 as a Minnesota non-profit. It is a MABL & MSBL National Member league with three age divisions: 18+, 25+, and 35+. Website: tcmabl.com

Fee Schedule
18+ Division (Double Header): $115 total — each team pays the umpire fees for one game of the doubleheader.
25+ & 35+ Divisions: $170 per game — teams split (50%) the umpire fees for their single game.
Teams must pay the umpire fee at or before the pre-game home plate meeting.

Divisions & Age Requirements
18+ Division: Players must be 18 or older. Games are 7 innings regular season, 9 innings playoffs.
25+ Division: Players must turn 25 or older during the calendar year of the season.
35+ Division: Players must turn 35 or older during the calendar year of the season.
All games are 9 innings for the 25+ and 35+ divisions. Playoff games are always 9 innings.

Game Rules — Key Points for Umpires
Equipment: Only wood bats are allowed (plain solid wood, composite, laminated, or plastic-coated). All batters and runners must wear helmets; all catchers must wear full gear (helmet, chest protector, shin guards).

Mercy Rule: 10-run mercy rule after 7th inning (or 4½ innings if home team leads) in a 7-inning game; after 7th inning in a 9-inning game. Playoffs: 15-run mercy after 7th inning.

Eight Man Start Rule: A team may play with 8 players. A late-arriving player cannot take the field, bat, or run until the current half-inning is complete. A team may not play with fewer than 8.

Forfeits: Grace period is 15 minutes after scheduled start. If a team forfeits Game 1 of a doubleheader, the forfeiting team pays full umpire fees and gets an extra hour to find more players for Game 2 (which becomes 9 innings, fees split).

Cancelled Games: If a game is cancelled before game time, the home manager must notify the umpire at least 1 hour before game time. Failure to notify means the home team is responsible for umpire fees and travel costs.

No Collision Rule: Players must slide or go around a fielder who has (or is about to receive) the ball. A runner who intentionally collides to jar the ball loose is out and may be ejected. Catchers may not block the plate without possession.

Intentional Walks: All four pitches must be thrown (MLB rule).

Hit Batsmen: If a pitcher hits 4 batters in one game, the opposing team may require his removal as pitcher. The umpire may eject any pitcher intentionally throwing at a batter at any time.

Courtesy Runners: 2 per team per game, must be designated on the lineup card as “non-runners” before the game.

Conduct & Ejections
Ejections result in an automatic one-game suspension (served in the team's next game — or Game 2 if ejected from Game 1 of a doubleheader). Neither the opposing manager nor another umpire can waive this suspension. All ejections should be reported to the TCMABL Board of Directors.

Field Maintenance
No alcoholic beverages are permitted at fields before, during, or after games. No climbing fences or cutting locks. Teams hitting drills against fences is prohibited. Post-game: Home team rakes/tarps mound and home plate, drags infield, cleans up litter. Visiting team cleans their own dugout.

Season
Opening Day: May 17, 2026. Regular season runs through summer; playoffs determined by regular season record.

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