General Information

Umpiring at NWLL

Umpiring can be extraordinarily rewarding for a number of reasons. As an umpire for Northwest Little League, you have the opportunity to serve the children and families in your community. For many former players and coaches, this is a great way to stay involved in our program.

Please email us at [email protected] if you're interested in umpiring.

Umpire Structure

We’re updating our structure this season by introducing Divisions to determine compensation, encourage training participation, and motivate umpires to gain more game experience. We’re also shifting to 2-person umpire crews. See below for full details.

📈 Promotion System

Divisions are initially set based on prior year’s, experience and age. Promotions will be determined by a point system:

* 5 points per training attended (per season)
* 1 point per game umpired
* Bonus 3 points if you umpire at least 10 games in a season with no no-shows or tardies

Once you reach 30 points, you’ll be promoted to the next Division in the following season (no in-season promotions) and receive the corresponding pay increase.

🏅 Divisions & Compensation

Each Division has preferred leagues based on points and age.

Division 1: Majors
Eligibility: Must be age 14+ with 30 points since reaching Division 2
Compensation: $60 (plate), $50 (field)

Division 2: Minors
Eligibility: Must be age 13+ with 30 points since reaching Division 3
Compensation: $45 (plate), $35 (field)

Division 3: Texas League
Eligibility: Must be age 11+ with 30 points since reaching Division 4
Compensation: $40 (plate), $30 (field)

Division 4: Rookies (Machine Pitch plate/field in the Fall)
Eligibility: Must be age 10+ with 30 points since reaching Division 5
Compensation: $35 (plate), $25 (field)

Division 5: Machine Pitch
Eligibility: Must be age 10+
Compensation: N/A (plate), $20 (field)

Who can umpire?

Our umpires range in age from 10 to adult.
Prior baseball is preferred, but not essential.

Umpire Training

Prior to each season, we have mandatory on-field training for new and experienced umpires. Once you sign up to umpire, you will be notified of upcoming training sessions.

Additional training resources are available on the Little League website.