Baseball Umpire Information

Umpire certification clinics are happening now!

For more information and registration, click here: https://umpires.baseballalberta.com/nucp-clinics

LEVEL 1 clinic in Innisfail is being held on Saturday, March 22
9:00 AM - Innisfail High School

NUCP Level 1 = 1 Year Program

The Basics

*Level 1 Umpires who are certified and have worked a minimum of 10 games (combination of plate and base) are eligible to register for the NUCP Level 2 certification the following season

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LEVEL 2 Clinic in Innisfail is being held on Saturday, March 23

9:00 AM - Innisfail High School

NUCP Level 2 = 3 Year Program

Year 1 = Offense

Year 2 = Defense

Year 3 = Game Management

The Baseball Alberta Umpire Committee has made NUCP Level 2 Clinics available to any NUCP Level 1 Umpire who has completed a minimum of 10 games in 2024 (must be a combination of plate and base umpiring) and is looking to advance into NUCP Level 2 in 2025. Please speak to your local Umpire Coordinator, Adam Rutherford, to see if you qualify. 

• Clinics will run from 9am - 4pm unless otherwise noted. It is expected that participants begin signing in for the clinic at 8:30am.

• Clinics will contain a half-hour lunch break. Registrants are encouraged to bring a lunch, snacks and drinks.

• Clinics will contain an active portion of the day. Registrants are encouraged to bring comfortable clothing and clean footwear that can be used for activity in a gymnasium.

• Registrants are encouraged to bring their baseball glove and an umpire or catcher mask if they have one.

• Please bring material to take notes with throughout the day.
  

Contact Adam Rutherford at umpsimba@gmail.com or 403-304-9051 for more information.

IMBA Regular Season Umpire Pay scale

UMPIRES

U11 Game Time 6:15

U13/U15/U18 Game Time 6:30

Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game start time

If you need to cancel, please text Adam Rutherford and a replacement umpire will be arranged.

COACHES

Please contact Adam Rutherford via text (403-304-9051) ASAP if you are canceling a game.

Some of our umpires travel from out of town so as much notice as possible is appreciated.