Umpires

UMPIRES – JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Umpire Chief, we are looking for new umpires.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Control, apply and enforce the rules of games played between teams that are members of Baseball Québec.

REQUIREMENTS

Be at least 13 years old during the calendar year
Have knowledge of the rules of baseball
Complete and pass a mandatory 1 to 2-day training course to obtain accreditation
Good command of French. English will be an asset
Must be available on weekday evenings and sometimes on weekends

SALARY

Depending on the category and level of the officiated games and the ranks and years of experience obtained by the candidate.

If you are interested, send us your application by completing the registration form and send it to our Umpire Chief.

Please also remember that your involvement as a baseball player takes precedence over your involvement as an umpire. Arrange to give your availability outside of the games and practices of your team.

COURSES FOR UMPIRES

For umpire course availability (level 1, 2 or 3), visit the Clinics page on the Baseball Quebec Spordle website. The courses will be held in April or May. The course will be paid for by BWI, if you umpire a minimum number of games during the baseball season.

EQUIPMENT

DRESS CODE

Navy blue cap with Baseball Quebec logo (provided)
Naby blue polo shirt (provided)
Dark grey pants (not provided)
Black belt (not provided)
Black socks (not provided)
Navy blue or black bag for baseballs with broom and clicker (provided)
Black shoes, with or without cleats (not provided)

Umpires must also have the following equipment when officiating behind the plate: mask, chest protector and shin pads. You can borrow from BWI for the season