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2014
NCAA DIVISION II
GAME OFFICIALS
MANUAL
Table of Contents
Section 1.
Introduction…………………………….....………….….
page 1
The Game Officials Manual should be used as a complement to
the NCAA Baseball Rules and Interpretations book and the
NCAA Division II Championship Handbook
2010-11 NCAA Division II Baseball Committee…page 2
Division II Committee Members…….………………………
page 2
Contact information and Regional representation
Section 2.
Division II National Coordinator duties………...
page 3
Training, Observation, and Evaluation along with program
development will be the main duties of the coordinator.
Section 3.
Contact/Responsibilities Information..…........
page 4
The Division II National Coordinator reports to Keith Willard
and Doug Jones.
Section 4.
Division II Conferences in America……...........
page 5
Division II Conference Map….5-9
Division II Commissioners and Coordinators…10-13
Section 5.
2014 Regional Observer/Evaluators……………
page 14
The Division II National Coordinator with the Regional Observer/Evaluators will develop
recommendations to the NCAA Division II Baseball Committee for the selection and assignment
of umpires for the Division II Baseball Championship.
Section 6.
Criteria for Assignment……………….…………….....
page 17
Requirements for Division II Post-Season Appointments
Section 7.
Important Dates……………………………………..…..
Meeting, Tickets, Payment of Expenses…..page 19
Pre-tournament banquet, Statement From for Officials Fees
and Expenses….page 20
page 18
Table of Contents
Section 8.
Championship Travel…………………………………..
page 21
Transportation to the Regional/Championship Game Site
and Hotel Accommodations
Section 9.
Around the Stadium…………………………….………
page 22
Transportation to and from the stadium,
Locker rooms and game balls….page 22
Press Box, Dress Code, Media/Press, Gifts, and Security….page 23
Section 10. On the Field………………………………………..………
page 24
Assignments/Rotations for Regional and National Championship
Tournaments, and Injury/illness protocol….page 24
Tobacco products, Uniforms and Equipment….page 25
Teamwork, Style of Calls, Attitude….Page 26
Character, Fraternization, Hustle and Enthusiasm,
Getting the Call Right….page 27
Protocol for seeking help from partners….page 28
Handling Situations….page 29
Ejections/Suspensions….page 30
Rain/Lightning Situations, Protests, Evaluations….page 31
Section 11. Off the Field…………………………………………………
page 32
Crew Chief, Guests, Alcohol….page 32
Gambling and Other Considerations….page 33
APPENDIX
Section 12. 2014 NCAA Umpire Clinic Dates/Locations……….
page 34
Weekends in January, Room Rates, Cutoff Dates, and
Conferences
Section 13.
Section 14.
Section 15.
Section 16.
Section 17.
Ejection/Incident Report Form………………………… page 35
Protocol for Nomination and Appointment…………. page 38
Baseball Officials Recommendation Form………. page 39
Crew Chief Pregame and Umpire Evaluation……… page 40
Expense Form………………………………………………….. page 49
The purpose of this Game Officials Manual is to outline the guidelines, policies,
and responsibilities for an umpire participating in the NCAA Division II Baseball
Championship.
This Game Officials Manual should be used as a complement to the NCAA
Baseball Rules and Interpretations Book and the NCAA Division II Baseball
Championship Handbook.
Comments and suggested additions to this manual are always welcome. If you
have any questions, please contact either of the undersigned.
Keith Willard
Assistant Director of Championships
Dan Weikle
Division II Coordinator of Baseball Umpires
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NCAA Division II Baseball Committee
Atlantic Region
Harry Hillson
Head Baseball Coach
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
70 South Stadium Drive
Mansfield, Pennsylvania 16933
South Region
Mike Mominey
Director of Athletics
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314
Phone: 570/404-2632
Cell: 570-404-2632
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 954/262-8252
Cell:
Email: [email protected]
Term Expires September 2016
Central Region
Term Expires September 2017
TBD
South Central Region
Brian Disch
Head Baseball Coach
Wayne State College (Nebraska)
1111 Main Street
Wayne, Nebraska 68787
Phone: 402/375-7499
Cell: 402/649-7901
Email: [email protected]
Term Expires September 2015
East Region
Rick Giannetti
Director of Men’s Athletics
Dominican College (NY)
470 Western Highway
Orangeburg, New York 10962
OVERNIGHT: 224 Brewery Road
New City, NY 10956
Southeast Region
Doug Jones
Head Baseball Coach/Baseball Committee Chair
Tusculum College
60 Shiloh Road
Greeneville, Tennessee 37743
Phone: 423/636-7322
Cell: 424-823-1873
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 845/848-7707
Cell:
Email: [email protected]
Term Expires September 2017
Midwest Region
Term Expires September 2016
West Region
Tyler Madsen
Sports Information Director
Truman State University
100 E. Normal; PB 305
Kirksville, Missouri 63501
Kenny Leonesio
Head Baseball Coach
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, California 95382
Phone: 660/341-8971
Cell: 660/341-8971
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 209/667-3272
Cell: 209/585-6378
Email: [email protected]
Term Expires September 2017
NCAA
Keith Willard
Championships and Alliances, Operations
NCAA
P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222
Phone: 317/917-6767
Cell: 317/612-4356
Email: [email protected]
Term Expires September 2016
NCAA
Liz Horvat
Championships and Alliances, Operations
Phone: 317/917-6245
Cell: 563-508-5772
Email: [email protected]
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DIVISION II NATIONAL COORDINATOR DUTIES/REQUIREMENTS
Duties, Responsibilities and Requirements:
a. Assist with coordination of regional officiating clinics for college baseball
umpires, serving as the clinician as needed.
b. In conjunction with the NCAA secretary-rules editor and Division I national
coordinator, assist with producing an instructional video outlining the new rules
and points of emphasis.
c. Develop and coordinate a regional advisors program, maintaining continuous
contact with each regional advisor for in-season evaluation of officials.
d. Host monthly conference calls among conference administrators and
conference supervisors of officials during the baseball season.
e. Develop a program to evaluate regular-season umpires (in-person, broadcast,
etc.); enhance and maintain the NCAA officiating Web site, and; produce inseason officiating video bulletins.
f. With the Regional Observer/Evaluators develop recommendations to the NCAA
Division II Baseball Committee for the selection and assignment of umpires for the
Division II Baseball Championship, and serve as a resource for other championship
umpiring matters.
g. Maintain a heightened degree of diligence and awareness regarding any
semblance of gambling influence, by or among officials, whether real or
perceived, at all times.
h. Conduct teleconferences with umpires selected to work the NCAA
championship.
i. Conduct presentations for the ABCA membership on various umpiring matters.
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Contact/Responsibilities Information Personnel
Gene McArtor
NCAA National Coordinator for
Baseball Umpires
3708 Joan Ct.
Columbia, Missouri 65201
(h) 573-443-5516
(c) 573-999-9162
[email protected]
Tom Hiler
Director of Umpires
P.O. Box 777
Mountain Home, Idaho 83647
(c) 208-598-5558
[email protected]
Jim Paronto
Secretary-Rules Editor
749 Winters Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
(w) 970-263-4520
(c)970-985-0233
(f) 970-263-4529
[email protected]
Brad Woodward
Coordinator of Championships and
Alliances, Playing Rules and Officiating
P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206
(w) 317-917-6136
(f) 317-917-6800
Dan Weikle
Division II Coordinator of Umpires
1115 Aberdeen Drive
Broomfield, Colorado 80020
(c) 303-919-1956
[email protected]
Keith Willard
NCAA Assistant Director of
Championships
P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206
317-917-6222
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Division II Conferences in America
California Collegiate Athletic Association
Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Conference Carolinas
East Coast Conference
Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Great Lakes Valley Conference
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Great American Conference
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Gulf South Conference
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Conference
Great Lakes Valley Conference
Heartland Conference
Lone Star Conference
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Mountain East Conference
Northeast 10 Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Pacific West Conference
Peach Belt Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
South Atlantic Conference
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Sunshine State Conference
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NCAA Division II Conference Commissioners/Umpire
Coordinators
California Collegiate Athletic Association
Bob Hiegert; Commissioner
1350 Treat Blvd., Suite 500
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
[email protected]
Tom Hiler; Coordinator of Umpires
208-598-5558 cell
208-587-5416 fax
[email protected]
Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Dan Mara; Commissioner
111 Water Street
New Haven, CT 06511-5759
[email protected]
Nick Zibelli; Coordinator of Umpires
508-866-7288
[email protected]
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc.
Leon Kerry; Commissioner
P.O. Box 7349
Hampton, VA 23666
[email protected]
Conference Carolinas
Dr. Alan Patterson; Commissioner
1723 Country Club Dr.
High Point, NC 27262
[email protected]
East Coast Conference
Dr. Robert (Bob) Dranoff; Commissioner
300 Carleton Ave.
NYIT SAC 210
Central Islip, NY 11722
[email protected]
Great American Athletic Conference
Will Prewitt, Commissioner
PO Box 863
Russelville, AR 72801
greatamericanconference.com
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Del Robinson; Commissioner
1110 Washington Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708
[email protected]
Great Lakes Valley Conference
Jim Naumovich, Commissioner
201 S. Capitol Avenue
Pan Am Plaza, Suite 560
Indianapolis, IN 46225
[email protected]
Carl Blair, Coordinator of Umpires
252-314-3507
[email protected]
Gerald Trexler; Coordinator of Umpires
336-945-9775
[email protected]
Nick Zibelli; Coordinator of Umpires
508-866-7288
[email protected]
Doug McClure, Coordinator of Umpires
[email protected]
Phone: 405-819-9844 / 405-414-0293\
Rich Fetchiet, Coordinator of Umpires
Cell: (734) 637-2861
[email protected]
Rich Fetchiet, Coordinator of Umpires
Cell: (734) 637-2861
[email protected]
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Tom Daeger, Commissioner
48 N. Emerson Ave., Suite 800
Greenwood, IN 46143
Office Phone: 317-409-5228
Office Fax: 317-889-3404
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Richard Hannan; Commissioner
P.O. Box 9262
Spokane, WA 99209-9262
[email protected]
Gulf South Conference
Nate Salant, Esq.;Commissioner
2101 Providence Park, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
[email protected]
Heartland Conference
Tony Stigliano; Commissioner
100 North 6th St., Suite 406
Waco, TX 76710
[email protected].
Deron Brown, Coordinator of Umpires
[email protected]
Tom Hiler; Coordinator of Umpires
208-598-5558 cell
208-587-5416 fax
[email protected]
Nate Salant, Coordinator of Umpires
205-999-8375
[email protected]
Doug McClure, Coordinator of Umpires
[email protected]
Phone: 405-819-9844 / 405-414-0293
Lone Star Conference
Stan Wagnon; Commissioner
1221 West Campbell Road, Suite 171
Richardson, TX 75080
[email protected]
Doug McClure, Coordinator of Umpires
[email protected]
Phone: 405-819-9844 / 405-414-0293
Mid America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Dr. Bob Boerighter; Commissiioner
114 W. 11th St./ Suite 105
Kansas City, MO 64105
Ph: 816-421-6422 x. 201
Fax: 816-421-6423
[email protected]
John Browar, Coordinator of Umpires
913-638-5323 913-371-0880
[email protected]
Mountain East Athletic Conference
Reid Amos, Commissioner
Mountain East Conference
600 Marketplace Avenue, Suite 102 | Bridgeport, WV 26330
304.924.1MEC (1632) |
[email protected]
Northeast 10 Conference
Julie Ruppert; Commissioner
16 Belmont St.
South Easton, MA 02375
[email protected]
Jay DeSantis, Coordinator of Umpires
(304) 280-7525
[email protected]
Nick Zibelli; Coordinator of Umpires
508-866-7288
[email protected]
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Butch Raymond; Commissioner
161 St. Anthony Ave., Suite 920
St. Paul, MN 55103
[email protected]
Shawn Vellek; Coordinator of Umpires
612-928-1764
[email protected]
Pacific West Conference
Bob Hogue; Commissioner
P.O. Box 23124
Honolulu, HI 96823-3124
[email protected]
Tom Hiler; Coordinator of Umpires
208-598-5558 cell
208-587-5416 fax
[email protected]
Peach Belt Conference
Dave Brunk; Commissioner
503 Blackburn Dr.
Martinez, GA 30907
[email protected]
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Steve Murray; Commissioner
Annex Building
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA 17745
[email protected]
Tony Thompson, Coordinator of Umpires
[email protected]
404-317-2955
770-978-4319 (fax)
Bob Gallagher; Coordinator of Umpires
[email protected]
717-269-4891
Fax: 717-838-5715
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Joel (J.R.) Smith; Commissioner
1867 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Suite 101
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
[email protected]
Ross Barlow; Coordinator of Umpires
[email protected]
719-628-2435
South Atlantic Conference
Pat Britz; Commissioner
226 North Park Drive
Gateway Plaza, Suite 130
Rock Hill, SC 29730
[email protected]
Gerald Trexler; Coordinator of Umpires
(336) 945-9775
[email protected]
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Gregory Moore; Commissioner
3469 Lawrenceville Hwy
Suite 207
Tucker, GA 30084
[email protected]
Reuben Perez, Coordinator of Umpires
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-221-1041 x.227
[email protected]
Sunshine State Conference
Jay Jones; Commissioner
400 Park Avenue South
Suite 150
Winter Park, FL 32789-4342
[email protected]
John Magnusson; Coordinator of Umpires
[email protected]
352-538-2954
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2014 NCAA Regional Observer/Evaluators
The Division II National Coordinator with the Regional Observer/Evaluators will develop recommendations to the NCAA
Division II Baseball Committee for the selection and assignment of umpires for the Division II Baseball Championship.
Dave Alstadt
1431 Sandwich Dr.
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815-370-9885 (Cellular) [email protected]
Mid-America Conference, Horizon Conference, Missouri Valley Conference, Big X, Atlantic 10, Big East, Colonial Conferences. Great Lakes,
Northeast 10; PSAC. Worked Frontier League (12); Midwest League reserve umpire; Worked Missouri Valley Conference Tournament;
Northern Athletic Conference; CCIW Conference (Crew Chief), NIIC Conference (Crew Chief) Championship; Attends NCAA Baseball Umpire
Program meetings (17); Instructor: Palm Beach Division II National Umpire Development Clinic, IIU Clinic, Fox Valley Blues Clinic (12), Illinois
State Clinician (12); Division II ROE (3).
Rick Castorena
2306 Cypress Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75050-1702
303-475-3911 (Cellular) [email protected]
Western Athletic Conference; Mountain West Conference; Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference; North Texas Junior College; Instructor: Mile
High Advanced Umpire Clinic; Instructor: Palm Beach-Division II National Umpire Development Clinic; NCAA Division I Regional Clinic
(Abilene, Texas); Attends NCAA Baseball Umpire Program meetings (6); NCAA Division II ROE (2)
Tim Hatfield
13431 Humboldt St.
Thornton, CO 80241
303. 960-9611 [email protected]
Rocky Athletic Conference, Mountain West Conference, Western Athletic Conference, Great West Conference, Empire JUCO Conference.
Attended Advanced Plate Mechanics, Mile High Advanced Umpire Clinic, Rocky Mountain Umpire Clinic, Advanced Umpiring Schools (Jim
Paronto-Peoria). District IX Junior College Regional Tournament (4). Attended Division I Baseball Umpire Program January meetings (4).
Clinic Instructor and Director/Mile High Advanced Umpire Clinic, Clinic Instructor/Director: Advanced Umpiring Schools Three-Man Clinic
(Pueblo, CO), Clinic Instructor/Director Mile High Advanced Plate Mechanics Clinic. Past President: Colorado Collegiate Umpire Association.
RussMatt College Event Baseball Florida/Arizona (7); Division II ROE (2)
Azim Jessa
6184 Stargaze Night Court
Las Vegas, NV 89148
702-569-9353 (Cellular) [email protected]
Mountain West Conference, California Collegiate, Pac West Conferences, Scenic West Conference. Golden Baseball League; West Coast
League; World Baseball Challenge (International Baseball Federation-Canada- 2009, 2013); American Legion West Regional. Graduate: Jim
Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring (2003), Advanced Umpire Schools (Rocky Mountain Clinic/Las Vegas), Instructor: RMUC, DCBUA
Super Clinic-Canada; Instructor: Southern Nevada Officials Association; Attends Baseball Umpire Program meetings (9); Division II ROE (3)
Bob Jones
5017 George
Kansas City, MO 64133
816-830-0495 (Cellular) [email protected]
Big XII and Missouri Valley Conference Coordinator 9 years; 15 Division I Regional Tournaments; Division I College World Series (3);
Clinician: Gateway Umpire Camp, Clinician: Topeka Elite Umpire Clinic, Senior Clinician: Mile High Advanced Umpire Clinic; NCAA
Representative to Division I Regional and Super Regional Tournaments; DII ROE (1)
Kirk Knowles
310 Country Club Park
Grand Junction, CO 81507
970-260-3377 (Cellular) [email protected]
Mountain West Conference, Pac West; Great West; Scenic West, and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conferences; Instructor: Advanced Umpiring
Schools (Peoria, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Phoenix); Attended Western States Umpire Clinic, National Collegiate Umpire School; Clinician:
Mile High Advanced Umpire Clinic (8); Umpire Training, Evaluation, Promotion (UTEP) Western Slope/Colorado High School Baseball
Umpires Association. Worked Scenic West Conference Championship (4); District IX Championship JUCO; District XVIII Championship JUCO,
Great West Conference Championship; Division I Independent Tournament, PacWest “Little World Series.” Attends Baseball Umpire
Program meetings (17); Division II ROE (3)
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Patrick Sanford
4801 Tara Cove
Olive Branch, Mississippi 38654
901. 674-3411 [email protected]
Trans-South Conference, Gulf South Conference, Northwest Mississippi Junior College Conference, Southern Collegiate Athletic
Conference, South East Conference, Conference USA, Ohio Valley Conference. Division II World Series (1); Division II Regional
Tournaments (3); Trans-South Conference Regional (4); Gulf South Conference Tournament (4); Attended Baseball Umpire Program
meetings (7); Instructor: Gulf South Clinic (2), North East Baseball Umpires Association Clinic (2); Division II ROE (1)
Dennis Whalen
7046 S. Apache St.
Littleton, CO 80227
303.956-9449 [email protected]
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Mountain West Conference, Western Athletic Conference, Great West Conference, Empire JUCO
Conference. RussMatt Event Collegiate Tournament (7), Advanced Umpiring Schools Mountain Collegiate Clinic (2); Rocky Mountain Umpire
Clinic; Mile High Advanced Umpire Clinic and Plate Clinic; Instructor: Rocky Mountain Umpire Clinic; Mile High Advanced Umpire Clinic; Mile
High Advanced Plate Mechanics Clinic; District IX Regional Tournament (2010); Attended Baseball Umpire Program meetings (7);
Director of Umpire Training, Evaluation, Promotion-Colorado High School Baseball Umpire Association; Denver Area Director (4); Member of
CHSBUA Executive Committee (2010-2011); Division II ROE (2)
Alan Zeff
2092 SW 14th Ave.
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561.704-1043 [email protected]
Southern Conference, Sunshine State Conference, Sun Conference. Attended Brinkman/Froemming Umpire School; Tony Thompson Umpire
Clinic; Assigned junior college, NAIA, Division II and Division I in South Florida. Instructor: Division I Umpire Development Clinic; Nick
Zibelli/2 and 3-man Clinic; ABUA/International Baseball Federation Umpire Clinic (Dave Yeast and Dick Runchey), Clinician; Florida Collegiate
Umpire Clinic; Director of Umpires: Palm Beach Challenge-National Umpire Development Clinic; Assignor South Florida Collegiate Baseball
Association, Homestead Challenge Assignor; Division II ROE (3)
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Post Season Recommendation Procedures
A division II coordinator/assignor may recommend as many umpires as they deem qualified for
consideration, but they must recommend at least eight individuals
Assignment Procedures
Once the lists have been received, the National Coordinator of D-II Umpires will compile and
review the lists to insure that all recommended umpires meet the requirements listed in this manual.
The National Coordinator of D-II Umpires will evaluate all recommended umpires based on the criteria
listed below and make formal recommendation to the D-II Baseball Committee.
a. Where each umpire is ranked on the conference list
b, If the umpire is ranked on other conference lists and their ranking on those lists
c. If the umpire was selected to work the conference tournament this year
d. In season evaluations by the national coordinator and regional advisors.
Criteria for Assignment to NCAA Division II Regional
Must be recommended by a conference
Minimum of eight Division II games worked.
Minimum of five years of collegiate experience
or
At least three years of professional baseball experience
Minimum of 25 NCAA games worked.
The minimum number of games worked may be waived if extenuating
circumstances(e.g., inclement weather) reduces the number of games worked.
Attendance at NCAA regional clinic preferred every year;
mandatory every two years.
May not serve as a conference umpire coordinator
or
May not assign umpires to work Division II conference games.
Test score of at least 85 percent.
Criteria for Assignment to National Championship
The NCAA baseball umpire improvement program will select eight umpires from the
conference approved lists, taking the following into consideration:
D-II World Series Experience - Division II conference tournament experience
Division I conference experience - NCAA Division I Regional experience
Division III postseason experience - NJCAA or NAIA national championship experience
Quality of schedule - Previous evaluations
Number of games officiated in the recommending conference Conduct/Professionalism
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2014 IMPORTANT DATES
January 4
ABCA Convention
January 11
NCAA Regional Umpire Clinic
January 18
NCAA Regional Umpire Clinic
January 25
NCAA Regional Umpire Clinic
Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas
Orange County, California
Atlanta, Georgia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 27-Testing Begins
NCAA Preseason Rules Test will open on the TESTING Tab on January 30, 2012/, 12:01 am.
Go to: Arbitersports.com/Division I
February 10-Testing Ends
Tests must be submitted by 12 midnight. Testing closes February 13 at 11:59 pm.
Division II Important Dates-Postseason
May 11
Regional Crew Chief Conference Call
May 7
Regional Teams and Sites Announced
May 15- May 18
NCAA Division II Regional Tournaments
May 23
National Championship ground rules meeting
May 23
National Championship pretournament meeting
May 23
National Championship crew meeting
May 24-May 31
National Championship
Cary, North Carolina
Cary, North Carolina
Cary, North Carolina
Cary, North Carolina
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DIVISION II PRE-TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
PRE TOURNAMENT MEETING
Regional Umpires
The NCAA game representative and host institution will arrange a meeting Wednesday evening,
before the tournament starts, between the coaches and administrators of each institution, the
umpiring crew, and other game management personnel. The crew chief and assistant crew chief
are required to attend. A ground rule review meeting will also be scheduled.
National Championship Umpires
The national coordinator will meet with NCAA staff, baseball committee, and team
representatives at a pre-tournament meeting before the event begins.
UMPIRE CREW MEETING
Regional Tournaments
Before the tournament, the crew chief and assistant crew chief will conduct a meeting with the
entire crew. It is preferred that the meeting be held the morning of the first game. The crew chief
will conduct a thorough review of the four-man mechanics that are to be used during the
tournament, including a review of the four-man mechanics videotape, and announce the rotation
for the tournament. He will discuss off-field behavior, set a time to review ground rules with the
NCAA game representative, and answer any questions from the crew.
National Championship Tournament
The entire crew will meet on the Friday before games begin at 3 p.m. at the Embassy Suites,
Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek. Game assignments for the first two days will be announced
at this meeting.
Crew Chief and Assistant Crew Chief will meet daily before games begin to review observation
and evaluation notes from previous games with the National Coordinator.
TICKETS
Regional Tournaments
Tickets for tournaments must be arranged for and purchased from the host institution. No umpire
should ask for or receive tickets for guests at no charge. It is recommended that host institutions
provide seats for non working umpires.
Baseball Championship
Championship tickets can be purchased at USA Baseball National Training Complex. Guests must
have a ticket for each game. Umpires will receive a credential for entry into the stadium.
PAYMENT OF FEES AND EXPENSES
Regional Umpires
The host institution is responsible for the payment of your game fees and expenses. Umpires will
be paid according to the following schedule: 4-team regional $750, 6-team regional $850 and 8team regional $925 and receive a flat fee of $780 plus 50 cents per mile for transportation to the
site (if driving). Each umpire will also receive $45 per day for meals and incidentals beginning with
day of arrival and ending with day of departure. All expense forms must be completed and sent
by the crew chief or NCAA game representative. The NCAA and host institutions do not reimburse
umpires for airport parking, laundry, or any other expenses.
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Championship Umpires
Each umpire will receive a flat fee of $1,300 plus 50 cents per mile for transportation to the site (if
driving). Each umpire will also receive $45 per day for meals and incidentals beginning with day or
arrival and ending with day of departure. The national coordinator will submit expense forms to
the NCAA championship manger and to the host institution for processing.
PRE TOURNAMENT BANQUET
Per NCAA policy, game officials may not attend the pre tournament banquet or social event
involving participating coaches or teams before the competition. Umpires will dine together at
a separate venue before the tournament begins.
Fees and Travel Expenses
Umpires will not fill out expense forms or request for reimbursement for their tournament game
fee or travel expense provided by the NCAA. The NCAA will assign each of the umpires in the RefPay
system and at the conclusion of each post season tournament (either the Regional or National
Championship, or both in the case of umpire crew chiefs), the NCAA will request mileage and/or
baggage information from each umpire to ensure they are paid appropriately.
The NCAA will submit a total of 6 umpires (system wide) to Short’s Travel Portal for flight approval.
Umpires who have been given this clearance must go through Short’s Travel (866/821-8547). Other
umpires who live outside the 500 mile radius, and who choose to fly rather than drive, must arrange
their own flights and submit a separate expense form to the NCAA. They will be reimbursed for their
out-of-pocket flight expense. The expense form can be found in the appendix of this manual.
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DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIP TRAVEL
TRANSPORTATION : All umpires within 500 miles of their assigned site may drive or make their own flight
arrangements. Reimbursement will be made depending on the lesser amount. The NCAA will not reimburse the
expenses for baggage for any umpire within the 500 mile limit who decides to fly. Those choosing to drive will be
reimbursed at 50 cents per mile.
Only umpires pre-approved by the NCAA will be allowed to travel by air and have their baggage expense
reimbursed. If you live more than 500 miles from the site and choose to drive instead of fly, you will be
reimbursed for the cost of the flight you would have taken. Those driving more than 500 miles may have their
mileage reimbursed after review of their total expense package.
If approved for air travel, contact Short’s Travel Management (866/821-8547) for all flight arrangements.
If riding with other umpires only the person that drives may claim mileage. If circumstances arise where there are
more than six umpires (for all Regional Tournaments) who must fly, they must make their own flight arrangements
and will be reimbursed.
1. Regional Umpires. You must be in the host city the night before games are scheduled to begin. Crew chiefs and
assistant crew chiefs must arrive in time for the pretournament meeting with the NCAA game representative.
Please note that due to weather conditions, it may be necessary to extend the competition. Regional umpires will
reimbursed as follows; 4-team regional $750, 6-team regional tournament $850 and 8-team regional tournament
$925 plus $45 per diem.
2. National Championship Umpires. Contact Short’s Travel as soon as you receive your assignment. Identify
yourself as a baseball championship umpire and book your coach-class tickets. You must be in Cary, North Carolina
by 4 p.m. on the Friday before the tournament starts.. Schedule your departure for the Sunday after the
tournament ends. You will receive a flat fee of $1,300 and a $45 per diem per day.
3. Dress Code Umpires must be dressed in the following manner while traveling to and from the host city and all
tournament functions:
Acceptable
Coat and tie
Sport jacket with dress casual shirt
Golf shirt /Golf Shorts
Not Acceptable
Denim jeans of any type
T-shirts of any type
Warm-up suits
Any university/conference/pro logo item
TRANSPORTATION AT CHAMPIONSHIP SITE
National Championship Umpires One courtesy car is will be available to use at the championship site.
HOTEL
Regional Umpires
The host institution will make a hotel reservation for each crew member. The rooms will be set up as a direct-bill
for the room and taxes. Any and all personal charges are the responsibility of the umpire. Be sure to settle all
charges before you leave the site. If you have guests attending the tournament, they may stay with you or you may
make other arrangements.
Do not ask the host institution, tournament officials, or the hotel for any extra rooms at no charge or to upgrade
your room.
2. National Championship Umpires.
Umpires will have individual rooms at the following hotel:
Embassy Suites, Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek 8001 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617-2010 (919) 572-2200
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AROUND THE STADIUM
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE STADIUM
Regional Tournaments
All umpires must coordinate with the crew chief and assistant crew chief as to their transportation
plans to and from the stadium. Please notify the crew chief if you plan to arrange for your own
transportation. All umpires scheduled to work, including the alternate, must be at the stadium at
least one hour and fifteen minutes before the scheduled start time.
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Parking for courtesy cars will be directly behind the umpire locker room. If you plan to use
your own car, please notify the national coordinator so that an additional parking pass may be
requested. Please note that parking passes will be received upon arrival at the stadium.
LOCKER ROOMS
The host institution will provide the umpires with a secure locker room to be used for the duration of
the tournament. This locker room is for the exclusive use of the umpires. No visitors will be allowed at
any time. AT NO TIME SHALL A COACH OR ANY OTHER MEMBER OF A PARTICIPATING INSTITUTION BE
ALLOWED IN THE UMPIRE LOCKER ROOM. The crew chief and assistant crew chief must make sure this is
enforced. NCAA personnel, the NCAA game representative, and clubhouse attendants are the only other
individuals permitted in the locker room. The crew chief will coordinate the handling of the locker room
to ensure security. It is recommended that valuables not be left in the locker at any time. Remember
you are guests of the host institution and always be respectful of their facilities. There will be no
tobacco products or alcohol allowed in any locker room.
CLUB HOUSE ATTENDANT
There will be a clubhouse attendant at the National Championship to take care of the umpires. This
individual will be responsible for laundry and other needs of the umpiring crew. It is suggested that
each umpire remit $50.00 each for the club house attendant’s stipend. The crew chief is responsible for
collecting and paying the clubhouse attendant at the conclusion of the tournament.
GAME BALLS
Regional Tournaments
Game balls will be delivered to the crew chief before the tournament. In most cases, the umpires
will be responsible for rubbing up balls before each game. It is the policy of the NCAA to allow
each umpire one new game ball as a souvenir. Any umpire discovered taking more than one ball
would be subject to discipline by the NCAA. If it appears additional game balls might be necessary,
please notify the NCAA game representative promptly.
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Game balls will be handled by the NCAA and will be located directly behind home plate. It is the
policy of the NCAA to allow each umpire two new game balls as souvenirs of the tournament. The
crew chief will be responsible for distributing these balls. Any umpire discovered taking more than
two balls will be subject to discipline by the NCAA.
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PRESS BOX
Regional Tournaments
The press box is off limits to all members of the umpiring crew at all times.
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The press box and press meal area is off limits to all members of the umpiring crew at all times.
DRESS CODE
Regional Tournaments
It is acceptable for umpires to dress casually when traveling to and from the stadium and during
their off games. It is acceptable to wear dress shorts (no cutoffs), no denim jeans, t-shirts, or
warm-up suits are allowed. You are not allowed to wear any university, conference, or pro logo’d
item. Remember you are representing the NCAA from the time you leave your home until the time
you return.
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All umpires will dress appropriately for travel to and from the stadium each day. Long pants and
golf shirt are standard (business casual). If at a hot weather location, golf shirt/golf shorts are also
appropriate.
MEDIA/PRESS STATEMENTS
Regional Tournaments
In the event of an odd or confusing play or situation, a pool reporter, selected by the tournament
media coordinator, will be escorted to the umpire’s locker room by the NCAA game representative
to receive a rule interpretation. All interpretations will be made by the crew chief, or assistant
crew chief, if the crew chief was involved in the play.
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The national coordinator, the baseball committee chair, and the NCAA Representative from the
NCAA Competition will handle all press inquires.
GIFTS
Host institutions may not give any member of the umpire crew any gift or memento that is not also
given to all participating coaches. No umpire should request gifts or souvenirs from anyone involved in
the tournament.
SECURITY
The host institution must provide adequate security as umpires enter and exit the playing field and at
the umpire locker room. Crew chiefs should discuss this with the NCAA representative before the
tournament begins. It is recommended that at least one security officer accompany game officials to
and from the playing field and their locker room.
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ON THE FIELD
ASSIGNMENTS/ROTATIONS
Regional Tournaments
All assignments are made by the crew chief in consultation with the national coordinator.
Assignments will be announced at the pretournament umpires meeting. Either the crew chief or
assistant crew chief must be on the field for every game. Umpires are not guaranteed a specific
number of games (plate or bases) during the tournament. An alternate umpire must be in the
stadium at all times. Generally the umpire who just worked home plate should be the alternate;
however this may change if an umpire wants to stay at the stadium for some reason. Umpires are
required to be in the locker room at least one hour and fifteen minutes before each game that
they are assigned to work.
The rotation for all regional tournaments will be as follows:
HP / Off (Alt) / Third Base / Second Base / First Base / Off
In the event of injury, illness, or any other reason an umpire in not available to work as scheduled,
the crew chief will coordinate an adjusted rotation with the national coordinator. The goal is to
not require an umpire to work more than two games in a day.
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The national coordinator, in consultation with the chair of the baseball committee, makes all
assignments. Assignments for the first two days of the tournament will be made at the
pretournament umpires meeting. After the first two days, assignments will be made daily and will
be posted in the locker room. Due to numerous factors, the rotation will most likely not remain
the same for the remainder of the tournament. Umpires are not guaranteed a specific number of
games (plate or bases) during the tournament.
An alternate umpire must be in the stadium at all times. Generally, the umpire who just worked
second base should be the alternate; however this may change if an umpire wants to stay at the
stadium for some reason.
Injury or Illness at Regional Tournaments
The alternate will take the position on the field of any base umpire who becomes ill or injured
during a game. If the plate umpire becomes ill or injured, the alternate will work second base and
the second base umpire will take over behind home plate. No umpire, unless ill or injured, shall
leave the tournament before the conclusion of the championship game. The crew chief should
contact the national coordinator if any member of the crew is unable to work the remainder of
the tournament. The national coordinator will decide if a replacement is necessary and will select
such person.
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TOBACCO PRODUCTS
The use of all tobacco products by umpires at the site of competition (i.e. umpire locker room,
playing field, other areas of the stadium, etc.) as well as during other championship activities
such as press conferences, post game interviews, shall be prohibited. The games committee, in
accordance with the misconduct provisions, shall deal with violations of this regulation.
UNIFORMS/EQUIPMENT
Regional Tournaments
NCAA umpires should take pride in their appearance. Uniforms and hats shall be kept clean,
pressed, and in first class condition. Uniforms will be worn only in the dressing room and on the
field. Umpires may not sit in the stands or enter public areas of the stadium while in uniform.
Each umpire is responsible for is own equipment and uniform. The NCAA will provide a sized hat
to each regional umpire. Please be sure to fax Honig’s immediately to provide them with your hat
size. The hats for the entire crew will be sent to the host institution and delivered to you on
arrival.
See Appendix C for Honig’s Information and order forms.
The standard uniform options are as follows:
a. Short or long sleeve black pullover shirt with white tipping on collar and sleeve cuff
(reference Honig’s style NHMLS-B, NMLLS). Black or white T-shirt may be worn underneath the
black shirt. All members of the crew must wear the same color on the bases.
b. Short sleeve polo blue pullover style shirt with black and white tipping on the collar and
sleeve cuff (reference Honig’s style NHMLS-PB). Black or polo blue T-shirt or mock turtleneck
may be worn underneath the polo blue shirt. Shiny or dazzle cloth versions are not acceptable.
c. All shirts must have the “NCAA” letters embroidered on the left breast pocket.
d. Black nylon pullover jacket with white shoulder trim and “NCAA” lettering on the left chest
(reference Honig’s NCAA17-B). Black, polo blue, or white T-Shirt, mock turtleneck worn
underneath.
e. Black blazer
f. Gray pants (reference Honig’s PBS1, PBS2 for consistent color).
g. Black ball bags.
h. Black socks.
i. Black shoes (white stripes are permitted).
j. Black belt.
k. Black gloves.
l. Black hat with “NCAA” lettering. Each regional umpire will receive one sized hat.
No other variations are allowed and no conference or association patches are allowed. No uniform
numbers will be worn in regional or super regional tournaments. All base umpires will dress in the
same uniform top.
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The plate umpire may dress in the uniform of his choice. However, if all umpires are wearing shirts
they must all be the same color. It is not acceptable to wear a short sleeve shirt on the plate with
a long sleeve shirt underneath. No visible jewelry (excluding wedding bands and medical alert
bracelets) or watches of any kind are to be worn on the field during any NCAA tournament game.
It is acceptable for umpires to wear athletic style sunglasses on the field if the conditions warrant.
It is recommended that umpires carry the glasses onto the field and during the pre game
conference and put them on once they reach their respective positions.
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The NCAA will provide sized NCAA hats, shirts, undershirts, and trousers. Umpires must return
Honig’s order form immediately for shipment.
TEAMWORK
Games are to be officiated by a crew of umpires, not four or six individuals. Umpires should officiate and
communicate as a team and should assist and support one another on the field at all times. Umpires
should avoid any conduct (including communication both verbal and non verbal) that would suggest to
coaches, student-athletes, or fans the existence of dissention or friction within the crew.
STYLE OF FORM OF CALLS
The NCAA strongly encourages individualism in style and form of basic umpire mechanics and recognizes
that the individual styles of veteran umpires have evolved over a number of years. However, the
following certain fundamentals should be evident in signals and calls:
1. NCAA umpires shall make a signal on all calls with the exception of “ball” and an obvious catch
of a fly ball. Signals are to be visible, crisp, and clear. Voice calls should be clearly audible.
2. All signals should project decisiveness to the teams, fans, and media. Signals should not be slow
to the point of appearing uncertain or causing confusion for the fans or media.
3. NCAA umpires are expected to increase the assertiveness of their call (signal and voice) as the
play becomes closer. A causal, laid back signal is not appropriate in a crucial, close play. However,
over elaborate, excessive signals is not an acceptable technique, either.
ATTITUDE
The NCAA expects energetic and earnest work from every umpire working a post season assignment.
Umpires must be 100 percent focused every pitch of every game without regard to the score, inning,
record of teams involved, or any other external factor. Umpires must present themselves with a high
level of intensity and concentration throughout every game. They are expected to display an alert,
eager, confident, enthusiastic demeanor on the field. Unacceptable demeanor includes the following:
a. appearing bored- not in proper ready position for each pitch
b. lethargic- not moving crisply and quickly into proper position to rule on play developments
c. casual-standing with hands on hips or hands in pockets
d. arrogant-staring into dugouts, at players and coaches giving an aggressive appearance
e. cocky-responding with an overly assertive demeanor when the situation does not require it.
f. antagonistic-yelling into dugouts or at coaches and players or addressing such in an animated
fashion
g. timid-weak signals in situations which require animation or failure to enforce safety rules
h. lackadaisical-walking to the outfield at the conclusion of the half inning or walking from the
outfield to the infield getting into position to start a new half inning
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CHARACTER
NCAA umpires are expected to exhibit and uphold the standards of integrity of the umpiring profession.
The image of an NCAA umpire demands honesty and a sense of high ethical standards. NCAA umpires
should make every decision based on the circumstances and facts presented, regardless of an umpire’s
past history with a particular student-athlete or team. No umpire should ever threaten a studentathlete, coach, or team with future retaliation. NCAA umpires should accept constructive criticism from
conference or national umpire supervisors.
FRATERNAZATION
NCAA umpires should avoid excessive casual, unnecessary conversations with student-athletes, coaches,
team personnel, or fans during the progress of a game. Umpires may not visit team or university offices
unless official business requires otherwise. To avoid appearances of impropriety, umpires should be
cautious regarding any casual fraternization with university employees.
HUSTLE AND ENTHUSIASM
The NCAA expects a consistently high level of hustle and enthusiasm from every umpire. These qualities
should be evident in all movements and mannerisms on the field. Umpires are expected to hustle to and
from positions while not exhibiting “false” or “over hustle.” They must demonstrate a keen interest from
start to finish and must not appear disinterested at any time. They must also remain focused and
intense regardless of their position on the field or the status of the game. Every pitch and every play
must be treated with the same respect. Umpires must assume a ready position (hands on knees is
preferred) before every pitch. Hands on hips or arms folded across the chest are not acceptable ready
positions.
GETTING THE CALL RIGHT
The first requisite of an umpire is to ultimately get all decisions correct. Umpire pride is important, but
never as important as getting the play right. It is the philosophy of the NCAA that umpires always seek to
get the call right. This may involve the reversal of a previously rendered decision. However, the correct
decision, not the pride of any umpire, must prevail.
Following are general guidelines for this policy:
1. NCAA rule 3-6-g states “No umpire shall criticize or interfere with another umpire’s decision, unless
asked by the one making it; however, if there is a misinterpretation of a rule, it should be brought
to the attention of the umpire-in-chief.” Therefore, except in special situations such as those
outlined in the next paragraphs, the umpire making the call must be the one to seek assistance
of a partner.
2. An umpire is urged to seek help when his view is blocked or positioning prevents him from seeing
crucial elements of a play. An umpire is also encouraged to seek help in instances when he has any
doubt and a partner has additional information that could lead to the proper ruling.
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3. In the situations listed below, a partner, who is 100 percent certain he has additional information
unknown to the umpire making the call, should approach unsolicited and alert the other umpire to
such information. However, the ultimate decision to change a call rests with the calling umpire.
a. Deciding if a home run is fair or foul
b. Deciding whether a batted ball left the playing field for a home run or ground rule double
c. Cases where a foul tip is dropped or trapped by the catcher
d. Cases where a foul fly ball is caught or not caught
e. Cases when an umpire clearly errs in judgment because they did not see a ball dropped or
juggled after making a tag or force
f. Spectator interference plays
g. Balks called by an umpire who clearly did not realize the pitcher’s foot was off the rubber
Umpires are not to seek help on plays on which they are 100 percent confident in their judgment and
view of the play. Head coaches are not entitled to a second opinion when the calling umpire is certain
his decision is correct. On the other hand, umpires are not to “die” with a call in cases where the
following occurs:
a. The calling umpire is not 100 percent certain he is right; and
b. Another umpire has additional information which could lead to a proper ruling.
Both NCAA philosophy and umpire integrity, consistent with NCAA rules, dictate that calls
be reversed in this situation.
4. When an umpire seeks help, he should do so shortly after making the original call. He should not have
a lengthy discussion with the head coach or others and then ask for help. If the calling umpire
seeks help, he should include all umpires on the crew, even those who might not have been in the
best position to see the elements of the play. This conversation must take place away from
student-athletes or coaches. If a crew chief must bring together the entire crew. All umpires
involved should meet at once; multiple meetings unnecessarily delay the game. Crew chiefs can
conduct conferences and are expected to ensure that NCAA philosophies are given priority over
any single umpire’s pride. After a request for an umpire conference has been granted, coaches are
not allowed to continue to argue a call once the final decision has been made. If a call is reversed,
coaches are entitled to an explanation.
Here is a suggested way to handle the umpire crew conference:
1. The calling umpire describes what he saw and what his ruling on the play was.
2. The crew chief asks for crew feedback.
3. The crew chief will make the final decision for the crew.
4. The calling umpire will either maintain the original call or change the call depending on the
consensus of the crew.
5. The crew chief will assist the calling umpire as needed to restart the game.
5. Judgment calls, which have traditionally not been subject to reversal, include steal and other tag plays
(except if the ball is dropped without the umpire’s knowledge as discussed above), force plays
(when the ball is not dropped and foot is not pulled), balls and strikes (other than check swings).
This practice will continue. Also some calls cannot be reversed without causing larger problems.
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An example is the “catch/no catch” with multiple runners or a ball that is ruled foul.
Overall, umpires are urged to seek help on reversible plays in which they may have erred by not seeing a
crucial element of a play. Such meetings, while necessary, should be infrequent and not become a
substitute for umpires seeking proper angles, exercising sound judgment, and having the conviction to
stay with a call that an umpire believes was properly made.
HANDLING SITUATIONS
NCAA umpires must walk a fine line between keeping the game under control and not exacerbating
situations with overly aggressive or arrogant actions. Although every situation is unique, the NCAA
strives for uniformity in dealing with situations on the field with the following general guidelines:
1. Umpires should remain calm, professional, tactful, firm, in control, fair, and impartial. They
cannot be perceived as overly aggressive, confrontational, hot-headed, short-tempered, timid,
intimidated, or nervous. Umpires must never display impatience or a condescending attitude.
2. Umpires are expected to understand their role as a steady, calming influence on the game.
Umpires must be able to sort out complex and important situations and cannot be hesitant to
make unpopular decisions.
3. Umpires should never ignore occurrences on the field that require their attention to maintain
order and control. But when difficult situations arise, it is essential that umpires stay above the
emotional fray and never lower themselves to the excitable level of a particular student-athlete
or coach. Umpires must be clear and decisive, while not overly aggressive or overbearing. They
are expected to become more assertive if the situation calls for such, but must control their
temper at all times. All in all, umpires must calm volatile situations while keeping control and
managing them.
4. Umpires are required to listen to head coaches if discussions are reasonable and non
emotional. Umpires are to be firm and authoritative in conversations with head coaches, but
never should initiate an argument. Umpires must not create unnecessary friction by ignoring
reasonable inquires. At the same time, NCAA umpires must command respect and never tolerate
personal abuse.
5. Umpires should avoid sarcastic remarks or profanity and not insist on the last word. The NCAA
will not tolerate umpires’ language, which if used by a student-athlete or coach toward an
umpire, would result in discipline.
6. Umpires must not charge a student-athlete or coach or follow him if the argument is over and
he is walking away. Umpires cannot look for trouble or invite arguments. If a situation can defuse
itself, umpires must allow it to happen. Umpires must not be perceived as having escalated a
situation.
7. Umpires must not initiate contact with a student-athlete or coach. Initiating contact, including
“bumping” and physical finger pointing will subject umpires to discipline.
8. Umpires must never be resentful or hold grudges. Decisions must be made individually
regardless of past history with a particular student-athlete, coach, or institution. Umpires should
never attempt to “even-up” with a student-athlete or coach with whom he has had previous
problems.
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EJECTIONS/SUSPENSIONS
Ejections
Umpires are entrusted with the power to remove any participant from a game. This responsibility
should never be taken lightly. The NCAA recognizes that every situation is unique and that umpire
discretion is essential to proper game management. Notwithstanding unique or extraordinary
circumstances, student-athletes and coaches look to umpires for uniformity in applying standards
to determine grounds for ejection.
The following guidelines should be followed and considered cause for ejection of the offender:
a. Any threat of physical intimidation or harm to include pushing, shoving, bumping, kicking,
spitting, spewing, throwing at, or attempting to make physical contact.
b. Use of profanity specifically directed at an umpire or vulgar personal insults, including
accusations of bias or cheating.
c. Refusal to stop arguing, and further delaying the game after the umpire has provided a
student-athlete or coach adequate opportunity to make his point. The umpire should warn the
student-athlete or coach that he has been heard and should return to his position or the
dugout or he will be ejected.
d. Arguing balls and strikes (including check swings) after being warned.
e. Use of gestures (i.e. jumping up and down, sliding on the ground, violently waving arms) while
arguing with an umpire, or stepping out of the dugout and making such gestures toward an
umpire, or the batter drawing a line in the batter’s box to indicate his opinion concerning the
location of a pitch.
f. Throwing uniform items, equipment, or other items while arguing or from the dugout.
g. Assistant coaches engaging in a prolonged argument with an umpire over a rule or judgment
call. Only head coaches may enter the field of play to discuss a rule or play with an umpire. By
rule, base coaches are only allowed to address only their team members. However, assistant
coaches are given leeway to react to an umpire’s call in certain situations; however, they are not
allowed to leave the coach’s box or engage the umpire in any way. After a warning, the
offending coach can be ejected.
h. There are other specific actions listed in the NCAA Rule Book that result in an immediate
ejection. These violations include a pitcher intentionally throwing at a batter, a runner flagrantly
colliding with a fielder, bench jockeying, etc. These rules are to be enforced strictly as written.
If an ejection does occur, the umpire must complete the NCAA Ejection Report and send the
report by e mail to the national coordinator within 8 hours after the completion of the game. A
call should also be made following the game to the national coordinator.
Suspensions
If the student-athlete or coach commits an act that by rule is cause for suspension, the umpire
must notify the head coach or game management administrator and the NCAA game
representative immediately.
The umpire must complete the NCAA Suspension Report and send the report by e mail to the
national coordinator within 8 hours after the completion of the game. A call should also be made
following the game to the national coordinator.
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RAIN/LIGHTNING SITUATIONS
Regional Tournament
The umpire-in-chief will work with the crew chief, assistant crew chief, the NCAA game
representative, tournament manager and the ground crew in determining when to use the tarp
and when the game will be halted and/or resumed. If field conditions become dangerous to
student-athletes, the umpire-in-chief and crew chief should halt the game and consult with the
NCAA game representative.
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All decisions to cover the field will be made by the NCAA staff in consultation with stadium
personnel and broadcast partners. If field conditions become dangerous to the student-athletes,
the umpire in chief and crew chief should halt the game and consult with NCAA staff and stadium
personnel.
PROTESTS
Any protest by the coach of a completing team must be made at the time of the action or incident that
caused the protest and before play is resumed. If the game ends (legal contest) in a protest situation,
the offended team has until all fielders have left fair territory to voice its protest intentions. All protests
must be made to the crew chief. However, if he is not working the game, the assistant crew chief or the
home plate umpire shall receive the protest. No protest shall be allowed that involves a judgment
decision by an umpire. All protests must be ruled on immediately by the protest committee. The
committee shall confer with the umpires before making its decision, and the NCAA game representative
will make a written report to the baseball committee chair.
EVALUATIONS
NCAA game representatives, regional advisors, crew chiefs and assistant crew chiefs, as well as anyone
designated by the national coordinator, will complete an evaluation form for each member of the crew
(excluding himself). See Appendix E for the evaluation criteria and scale.
These evaluations must be sent to the national coordinator by June 15. Head coaches of participating
institutions are given the opportunity to evaluate umpires as well. Immediately upon completion of the
tournament these evaluation must be sent to the national coordinator. It is recommended that the crew
chief meet with each member of the crew to discuss his overall evaluations and any problem areas. It is
not the policy of the NCAA to forward copies of evaluations to umpires; however, any umpire may
contact the national coordinator to discuss his evaluations. The national coordinator will compile all the
evaluations submitted during the championship and submit a recap to the officiating subcommittee.
At the championship, the national coordinator, with input from the baseball committee members, will
complete an evaluation form for each umpire at the championship.
It is not the policy of the NCAA to forward copies of evaluations to umpires; however, any umpire may
contact the national coordinator to discuss his evaluations. The national coordinator will compile all the
evaluations submitted during the championship and submit a recap to the officiating subcommittee.
At the championship, the national coordinator with input from the baseball committee members will
complete an evaluation form for each umpire at the championship.
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OFF THE FIELD
CREW CHIEF
Once notified of his site and crew, the crew chief should first contact his assistant and start the process
of notifying the other members of the crew. He should then contact the tournament manager and NCAA
game representative to confirm the pre tournament meeting time and site. If all members of the crew
have not been contacted, and response received, by the Monday preceding regional competition, the
crew chief should contact the national coordinator. The NCAA office staff will provide the host
institution regional site information for each regional.
The crew chief should confirm the hotel arrangements and then notify the national coordinator with the
following numbers:
1. Crew chief cell phone. 2. Assistant crew chief cell phone.
3. Locker room. 4. Press box. 5. Hotel (phone and fax).
Aside from the leadership responsibilities on the field, crew chiefs are responsible for conduct of the
umpires off the field as well. The crew chief must file a written report of any incident of misconduct,
unprofessional behavior, or violation of these guidelines with the national coordinator immediately after
the tournament. Crew chiefs will be held responsible, and possibly disciplined, for any incident not
reported or for any umpire violations of these policies and procedures.
GUESTS
Some umpires like to bring wives or other guests to tournaments. This is acceptable as long as the
umpire does not abuse the situation or inconvenience his partners, NCAA game representatives, or
anyone at the host institution. Umpires should not ask for free tickets, hotel rooms, or for any other
special requests. Having these guests in attendance is the umpire’s responsibility. While it is acceptable
to have guests, please remember that your duties and responsibilities as a tournament umpire come
first. When traveling to and from the game site, umpires should travel together in one car. Umpire
guests are not to travel in the vehicle reserved for umpire transportation.
ALCOHOL
No alcoholic beverages of any type are permitted in the umpire locker room during a tournament. After
an umpire has completed his assignments for a day (including serving as an alternate), he is allowed to
drink alcoholic beverages. However, the following guidelines should be adhered to:
1. Do not drink at the stadium.
2. Do not drink in any public places at the hotel.
3. Find a reputable establishment that is not frequented by the media, coaches, or studentathletes.
4. If you are in an establishment when members of the media, coaches, or student- athletes
arrive, you should finish your drinks and leave.
5. Do not, under any circumstances, drive an automobile after having consumed alcohol.
6. Do not bring undo attention to yourselves by announcing to people who you are and why you
are in town.
We are all adults and should know these things but past experience mandates such policies. Umpires are
very visible and therefore recognizable to the media, coaches, student-athletes, and fans. The Umpire
Improvement Program wants every umpire to have fun and enjoy the experience of working
championship tournaments; however, we must be aware of the perception that can be created by
inappropriate behavior off the field. If you are not able to adhere to these policies for an entire
tournament, you will be replaced; perhaps immediately.
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GAMBLING
The NCAA opposes all forms of legal and illegal sports wagering. Sports wagering has the potential to
undermine the integrity of sports contests and jeopardizes the welfare of student-athletes and the
intercollegiate athletics community. Sports wagering demeans the competition and competitors alike by
sending a message that is contrary to the purposes and meaning of “sport.” Sports competition should
be appreciated for the inherent benefits related to participation of student-athletes, coaches, and
institutions in fair contests, not the amount wagered on the outcome of the competition.
For these reasons, the NCAA membership has adopted specific rules prohibiting athletics staff members
and student-athletes from engaging in gambling activities as they relate to intercollegiate or
professional sporting events.
Please note the following basic guidelines that college baseball umpires should adhere to:
1. Do not ever bet on a game – with anyone. All kinds of tactics will be used by gamblers to
encourage your involvement.
2. Do not associate with known or suspected bettors.
3. Do not offer any opinions about any game to anyone – before or after the game.
4. Do not put yourself in a compromising situation through any personal misconduct.
5. Do not accept favors or gifts from suspected or known bettors.
6. Do not furnish any information about a game, student-athletes, coaches, or officials to
anyone except when following your conference’s procedures.
7. Do not hesitate to discuss any suspicious person(s) with your crew chief, who will notify the
national coordinator. If necessary, a confidential investigation can be conducted. Always inform
your crew chief any time an individual suggests (even apparently in fun) that you accept money
to affect the outcome of a game.
Gambling not only is a big business – it is dangerous. Your cooperation in the fight to combat it not only
will protect intercollegiate competition from its harmful influences, but will place one of your more
important aspects- your personal integrity- above reproach.
The NCAA is very concerned about the perception of its officials and gambling. Any local area casino,
racetrack, or other establishment where any form of wagering occurs is strictly off limits at all times.
No exceptions or allowances will be given in this area and offenders will be immediately removed
from the crew.
OTHER
Be very careful of what you say to anyone about your work as an umpire. Whether you are talking
directly to a person or not, be aware that what you say can be overheard and misinterpreted. You
should not socialize in any way with anyone from the host institution or from any of the participating
institutions. Whenever possible, umpires should travel and enter/exit the stadium together. If
confronted by a coach, student-athlete, or fan, do not enter into a discussion; simply excuse yourself
and leave.
You should also be extremely careful of any remarks made while traveling, in and around the stadium,
and in any social situation that may be interpreted as harassing or sexually offending. Again, you are
representing the NCAA at all times and your actions must be above reproach.
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2014 NCAA Baseball Umpire Clinics
January 4, 2014
Dallas, Texas
January 11, 2014
Orange County, California
Hyatt Regency DFW
2334 North International Parkway
PO Box 619014
DFW Airport, TX 75261
972-453-1234
800-233-1234
Hyatt Regency Orange County
11999 Harbor Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714-750-1234
888-421-1442
NCAA Room Rate - $109.00
Cut Off Date – December 13, 2013
NCAA Room Rate - $129.00
Cut Off Date – December 26, 2013
Division I Conferences Expected to attend:
American Athletic, Big East, Big 10, Big 12, CUSA, Horizon,
Division I Conferences Expected to attend: Big
West. Mountain West, PAC-12, WAC, West
Coast
January 18, 2014
Atlanta, Georgia
January 25, 2014
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Atlanta Marriott Buckhead
3405 Lenox Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-261-9250
888-855-7741
Hyatt Regency Philadelphia
201 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-928-1234
NCAA Room Rate - $129.00
Cut Off Date – December 27, 2013
Division I Conferences Expected to attend: ACC,
Atlantic Sun, Big South, Colonial, MEAC, OVC,
Sun Belt, SEC, Southern
NCAA Room Rate - $139
Cut Off Date – January 3, 2014
Division I Conferences Expected to attend:
America East, Atlantic 10, Big East, Colonial, Ivy,
MAAC, MEAC, Northeast, Patriot
In order to receive the room rates listed, each clinic attendee should inform hotel personnel that he or
she will be attending the NCAA umpiring clinic. All arrangements for sleeping rooms should be made
through the reservation desk at the appropriate hotel before the designated reservation cut-off date.
All room blocks are limited and on a first come, first serve basis. * The hotel sales contact should be
contacted directly only if coordinators or conference representatives wish to schedule meeting(s)
prior to or after the NCAA clinic. Please do not contact these individuals when making sleeping room
reservations only. ** It is permissible for an individual to attend a clinic other than the one to which
his or her conference or institution is assigned.
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PROTOCOL FOR DIVISION II POST SEASON NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT
Program Overview
Regional Tournament
The Division II National Coordinator of Umpires will request 8 nominees from each Division II Conference
Coordinator of Umpires to create a pool of qualified umpires to be assigned to the eight NCAA Division II Regional
Tournaments. The nominees will be vetted by the national coordinator to insure they have met the requirements
for post-season as they pertain to test score and meeting requirements (see page 17).
Coordinators will then be allowed to select their allotted number of umpires for assignment to the regional
tournament in their geographical area. There will be a total of six umpires assigned each regional and the number
of appointments will be share equally among the conferences comprising the regional. For example, if there are
two conferences comprising a region, there will be three umpires assigned from each conference. If there are
three conferences comprising a regional, there will be two umpires assigned from each conference.
A crew chief will be named for each regional tournament by the national coordinator and that individual will also
be the regional designee for assignment to the Division II National Championship.
National Championship Appointment
Each regional tournament will be assigned a NCAA Division II Regional Observer/Evaluator who will provide
evaluative feedback to the national coordinator. This information will be used by the national coordinator to
formulate a report and recommendation to the Division II Baseball Committee concerning future appointments to
the Division II National Championship Tournament. Appointment to the national championship will be on a merit
basis. The top-rated umpire from each region will be eligible to receive a future appointment to the national
championship tournament. Appointment to the national championship will not be done on a rotation basis. A
Selection and appointment to the Division II National Championship Tournament will be made through the
cooperative efforts of the Division II National Umpire Coordinator, the Division II Regional Evaluator/Observers, the
NCAA Representative in charge of Division II Championship Competition, and the seated Division II Chairman and
Baseball Committee.
Conclusion
For Division II umpires to be eligible for post-season appointment, they must be nominated by their conference
umpire coordinators. This is the only way to gain entrance into the Division II post-season. Once nominated by
their conference umpire coordinator, umpires must meet the requirements (see page 17) for post-season
consideration by the Division II National Umpire Coordinator. Attendance at off-season clinics where the national
coordinator or regional evaluator/observers appear as instructors or clinicians will not be considered by the
conference umpire coordinators for regional tournament appointment or the championship selection panel for
national tournament appointment. Umpires are always encouraged to receive on-going training at the many
umpire clinics across America to improve their skills and become a more viable candidate for post-season selection
by their conference umpire coordinators.
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NCAA Division II Baseball
2011 Officials Recommendation Form
Return by November 31
Conference:_____________________________
Dan Weikle
NCAA Division II National Umpire Coordinator
[email protected]
Please type all information
Official
City
State
Phone
Email
Cell -Work Home
Number of
conference
games
worked
Assigned to
conference
tournament
(y/n)
*Instructions:
A. List any official qualified for a postseason assignment.
B. Place an ability rating next to each official’s name listed above.
1 = recommend for Regional and Championship games.
2 = recommend for regional only.
3 = recommend for alternate list.
Conference Commissioner:__________________________________
Conference Coordinator of Umpires / Assignor:_____________________________
Date:______________________
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Standards of Evaluation by Division II Regional Observer/Evaluators and the
Division II National Umpire Coordinator
These standards must be part of the pre-game discussion for both regional and national championship tournament
umpire crews. The complete evaluation package can be found in the manual entitled
Essentials of Observation/Evaluation for the Division II Umpire posted on the Division II Landing Page of the NCAA
Central Hub/Arbiter. Note: National championship caliber umpires display the exceeds standard behaviors
described below a minimum of 90 percent of the time.
Plate work Evaluation Form
Stability of Head and Body Position- check box which applies
Note: Must perform “essential behavior” a majority of opportunities to gain rating.
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Plate umpire’s head height is usually at a
level above the catcher’s head. There may
be a slight dipping of the head or lateral
movement as the umpire occasionally
“chases” the ball into the glove.
Plate umpire’s head height is always at a
level above the catcher’s head. Head will
not move on pitches that are at the
extreme locations in the zone.
Body language between strike calls and
ball calls are somewhat different. Body
language and strike-three signal may
appear somewhat awkward or
uncontrolled.
Distinctive and noticeable difference in
body language between strike call (fully
erect) and ball call (crouching). . Body
language and strike-three signal are crisp
and not over-done.
Not
observed
Did
not
meet
Timing- check box which applies
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Is sometimes late getting into set position
which causes “lag time” timing to change.
Is moving to “set” position as pitch is being
delivered.
Consistently is in set position before ball
leaves pitcher’s hand. Uses consistent “lag
time” before performing strike or ball
mechanic.
May call pitches on the periphery of the
zone quickly and before the catcher’s glove
stops moving. Does not use eyes properly
at times.
Proper use of eyes consistently. Calls
pitches on the periphery of the strike zone
with consistent “lag time.” Waits for the
catcher’s glove to stop moving before
reacting.
N/O
DNM
“Lag time” cadence may be changed at
times either due to sure “cock-shot” strikes
(too fast) or periphery pitches (too slow).
“Lag time” interval is inconsistent at times.
Variation in timing encourages doubt.
“Lag time” cadence is consistent showing
confident identification on periphery
pitches as well as sure pitches. “Lag time”
interval is consistent for balls and strikes.
Deliberate timing encourages believability.
Proper Positioning for Plays-check box which applies
Note: Must perform “essential behavior” a majority of opportunities to gain rating.
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Assumes proper read position for plays at
the plate. Is 10-12 feet directly behind the
Point-of the-Plate. May misread situation
and take some plays at the first-base line
extended.
Assumes proper read position for plays at
the plate. Is 10-12 feet directly behind the
Point-of the-Plate. Reads situation correctly
and will move to third-base line extended
position as needed for proper angle.
May not read the “swipe tag” play at the
plate and will not take proper position for
unobstructed view of tag.
Will take “swipe tag” plays from third-base
line extended. Will readjust position as
needed, continuing to move in an arc (more
toward first base) to open up a secondary
visual angle on catcher’s glove and tag.
Plate umpire properly trails batter/runner
up first-base line when ball has been put
into play. May make small adjustment due
to overthrow of first-base or no adjustment
at all.
Plate umpire properly trails batter/runner
up first-base line when ball has been put
into play coming to a complete stop before
first baseman catches the throw. Will leave
position on foul line to rule on the throw
threatening or entering dead-ball territory.
No communication with partner. There is
hesitation due to uncertainty in situation
coverage.
Calls off first base umpire letting him know
he has vision on the overthrow allowing
partner to concentrate on runner.
N/O
DNM
Style and Mechanics of Calls-check box which applies
Note: Must perform “essential behavior” a majority of opportunities to gain rating.
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Strike call and signal is combined and
performed from an upright stance. Signal
is occasionally weak and voice is
sometimes hard to hear.
Strike call and signal is combined and
performed from an upright stance. Signal
is strong and crisp. Voice is loud enough to
be heard by participants and spectators.
There is no increase in volume for close
ball calls.
Uses a louder voice to “sell” a ball call
which is close. May spot the location of
the pitch for added emphasis
N/O
DNM
Strike-three signal is overdone and when
performed looks uncoordinated and
awkward.
Strike-three signal is smooth and visually
pleasing. Does not draw unnecessary
attention to the umpire. Voice level is
very similar to that of other called strikes.
Performance of strike-three mechanic
shows little difference from other strike
signals.
Strike-three mechanic features the
“Punch-out” or “Pulling-the-chain”
mechanic giving finality to the series of
pitches.
Judgment, Interpretation, Consistence of Strike Zone-check box which applies
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
‘Hollow below the kneecap” strike may be
inconsistent due improper use of eyes and
positioning. Inability to ignore catcher’s
glove movement or unwillingness to deal
with adverse reaction from participants may
be a factor.
Calls the “hollow below the kneecap” strike
consistently. Adverse reaction from
participants will lessen as adjustment is
made to this consistent evaluation of the
pitch. Understands technique and glove
movement needed to receive this pitch.
N/O
DNM
Crew Mechanics and Communication-check box which applies
Note: Must perform “essential behavior” a majority of opportunities to gain rating.
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Plate umpire initiates the signals alerting the crew
of required rotational movement. May not signal
crew with each new batter or situation change.
Plate umpire consistently initiates the signals
alerting the crew of required rotational
movement while each new batter assumes his
position or rotation situation changes due to base
runner location.
Trails batter/runner up first-base line alert for
obstruction/interference, swipe tag, or pulled foot
situations.
Consistently trails batter/runner up first-base line
alert for obstruction/interference, swipe tag, or
pulled foot situations. Is stopped and set before
ball is gloved by first baseman.
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N/O
DNM
Base work Evaluation Form
Proper Positioning of Calls- check box which applies
Note: Must perform “essential behavior” a majority of opportunities to gain rating.
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Walks into position not always achieving
proper 90 degree angle when taking throws
from infielders. May be moving, or coming
set during “lag time” before ruling on play.
Quickly assumes the proper 90 degree angle
when taking throws from infielders. Is set
as the throw is made allowing for “sterile
lag time” before ruling on play.
Does not make secondary adjustments or
use secondary signals on plays complicated
by off-line throws. Does not use secondary
signals when warranted by action.
Readjusts position as needed to rule on
situations where play is not routine. Adjusts
position as necessary for vision and uses
secondary signals for believability.
Seldom moves to secondary position to rule
on unexpected circumstances. Does not
employ secondary signals when needed.
Consistently moves as needed to rule on
unexpected circumstances. Employs
appropriate signals for believability when
needed.
Makes little movement to position himself
ahead of action at second base.
Demonstrates understanding of “letting the
play come to him” and moves as needed to
place bag between himself and throw at
second base when double play is attempted.
N/O
DNM
N/O
DNM
Proper Positioning of Calls (con’t.)- check box which applies
Note: Must perform “essential behavior” a majority of opportunities to gain rating.
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Umpire is “on the move” as fielder gloves
throw and attempts tag. Appears to be
lagging behind the play. Cannot make
secondary movement for unobstructed
vision as “lag time” has become shortened
or eliminated due to late arrival.
Umpire is completely stopped and set after
moving into diamond on two-base hit
attempts. Uses “sterile lag time” to read
throw and tag before responding. Has time
to readjust to gain unobstructed vision if
needed.
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Style and Mechanics of Calls- check box which applies
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Routine out calls are made without animation
and may be performed before there is a
voluntary and intentional release of the ball.
Routine out calls are made without
animation and after all playing action has
ceased. Voluntary and intentional release
has been assured by secondary use of
eyes.
There is little recognition of close and
dramatic plays. Voice is barely audible. Signal
shows little animation.
Out signals on close and dramatic plays are
performed forcefully and with animation.
Voice is loud and combined with signal.
Seldom uses secondary signals to increase
believability. Does not use secondary signals
to remove doubt in situations pertaining to
interference/obstruction, off-the-bag, ball-onground.
Uses secondary signals to indicate a pulled
foot or a juggled catch.
N/O
DNM
N/O
DNM
Uses “safe” signal to remove questions
pertaining to interference and obstruction.
Timing and Judgment Calls- check box which applies
Note: Must perform “essential behavior” a majority of opportunities to gain rating.
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
May be slow getting into position and still
moving when play is made. Because of
being slow to the spot, is quick to the call.
“lag time” is shortened or non-existent.
Is properly stopped and set, allowing for the
play to come to him. Uses “lag time” to
replay the situation and making any
secondary adjustments to gain unobstructed
vision.
Does not gain assurance of control /
voluntary release. Calls can appear rushed
at times. In danger of having to change a
call due to a dropped ball.
Employs two-step approach to making safeout decisions. Gains assurance that fielder
has demonstrated control /voluntary
release. Timing and believability is
enhanced.
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Crew Mechanics and Communication- check box which applies
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
HP umpire signals rotation to umpire in
position B or C depending on situation.
HP umpire signals rotation to umpire in
position B or C depending on situation.
Rotation movement is communicated
before every new hitter and voice
communication is used whenever umpires
move to different positions.
Base umpires employ the pause/read react
protocol before moving to the outfield on
“trouble” balls.
Umpires employ the pause/read react
protocol before moving to the outfield on
“trouble” balls. There is verbal or visual
communication between umpires before
leaving the infield.
PU may hesitate when rotating to third base
thereby hindering rotation of U1 to home.
PU rotates fully to third base encouraging
U1 to rotate completely home when
needed.
N/O
DNM
N/O
DNM
Crew Mechanics and Communication (con’t.)- check box which applies
Note: Must perform “essential behavior” a majority of opportunities to gain rating.
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
With runner at first base, U1 initiates
rotation when R1 moves second-to- third
but occasionally may stop short of the Pointof-the Plate.
With runner at first base, U1 initiates
rotation when R1 moves to second-to-third
base. Moves completely to the Point-of-the
Plate before stopping. May verbally alert
U2 that he is changing position.
With runners in scoring position (R1, R2) the
first base umpire (U1) will assume
responsibility for Batter/Runner to second
base but may be late establishing proper
position and appropriate “lag-time” at
second.
With runners in scoring position (R1, R2) the
first base umpire will assume responsibility
for Batter/Runner . Is set before possible
critical action of play. May verbally
communicate with U2 when changing
position.
With runners on base, field umpire
stationed inside diamond may not move to
the outfield to rule on “trouble” ball. Little
verbal communication when eventually
moving. Hesitant.
With runners on base, field umpire
stationed inside diamond moves
consistently to the outfield when dictated
by action of players. Communicates his
movement to partner. No hesitation.
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Reaction to Development of Plays- check box which applies
Note: Must perform “essential behavior” a majority of opportunities to gain rating.
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
On outfield fly balls, there is little evidence
of pause/read/react protocol. Umpires may
move without verbal or physical signal.
Little eye contact.
On outfield fly balls, standing “pause” is
evident. Two-fold “read” process is used
before movement of umpires. Visual
connection and /or verbal communication
established before moving.
N/O
DNM
N/O
DNM
NCAA Policies, Procedures, Points of Emphasis; NCAA Rules- check box which applies
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
When conferencing, only the umpires with
knowledge will confer with one another.
When conferencing, all umpires on the crew
will confer together.
HP umpire will appear to tolerate the batter
stepping out of the batter’s box or
inconsistently issue a reminder.
PU “points” the batter back into the box.
There is zero tolerance of this out of the box
behavior. Instances of this infraction may
decrease as the game progresses due to
umpire vigilance.
Does not read pitcher’s initial “complete and
discernible stop” and may be inconsistent
and unsure in balk rulings.
Reads when pitcher noticeably shortens
“complete and discernible ” stop. Balk call is
immediate and confident; combined with
verbal and physical signal.
NCAA Policies, Procedures, Points of Emphasis; NCAA Rules (con’t.)- check box which applies
Note: Must perform “essential behavior” a majority of opportunities to gain rating.
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Umpires do not respond immediately to
orchestrated team demonstrations and
bench jockeying. No written warning issued
for repeated violations choosing to ignore
or verbally reprimand. Behavior continues.
Umpires react immediately to orchestrated
team demonstrations and bench jockeying.
Will issue a written warning for repeated
violations. Umpires do not hesitate to place
themselves into confrontational situations
when following NCAA directives. Behavior
stops.
PU may allow players to congratulate
scoring runners who come out of the
dugout during live-ball sequences despite
reprimands.
PU will verbally warn/reprimand players
who come out of the dugout during live-ball
sequences to congratulate scoring runners.
Will issue written warning for repeated
violations.
N/O
DNM
PU will allow players to congregate in the
dirt circle to congratulate teammate who
has hit home run despite repeated
reprimands. Celebration may be prolonged
and inappropriate.
PU will not allow players to congregate in
the dirt circle to congratulate teammate
who has hit home run. Verbal
reprimand/written warning may be issued
for celebrations which may become
prolonged and inappropriate
The behavior continues unabated.
.The behavior lessens or ends.
May enforce 90/108-second pitch limit
protocol inconsistently.
Enforces 90/108-second pitch limit protocol
consistently.
Situation Management/Ejections/Warnings- check box which applies
Note: Must perform “essential behavior” a majority of opportunities to gain rating.
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Allows continued objections as they are
spaced throughout the game. May
acknowledge or warn too far into the game
to get behavior stopped.
Acknowledges continued
objections/complaints with an extended
“stop sign” immediately. Behavior is stopped
early in the game.
May issue a warning, but done in such a
fashion that there is doubt in the mind of
participants and spectators. Warning may
not be recorded in writing or done after the
fact.
Warning is issued after calling time and
reciting verbiage as recommended by
conference. Warning is recorded in writing
immediately upon issue.
Will handle confrontation calmly and in
control without aggressive movement or
gesticulation. Does not take steps to end
discussion, however.
Will handle confrontation calmly and in
control without aggressive movement or
gesticulation. Responses will lead to an
identifiable lessening of situational tension.
Will physically remove himself from the
encounter allowing partners to diffuse
situation if needed.
N/O
DNM
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Effort and Professionalism Evaluation Form
Focus and Hustle- check box which applies
Note: Must perform “essential behavior” a majority of opportunities to gain rating.
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
May tend to drift in certain situations
suggesting indecisiveness or uncertainty. At
times runs without watching participants as
needed. May be on the move during critical
elements of play situations (catch and tag).
Moves purposefully on the field.
Demonstrates “cruise control;” in hustling
but not hurrying when moving. In most
situations, appears to stay ahead of the
game and is stopped and set before reacting
to situations which call for his decision.
May not be aware of dugouts and
participant location at times resulting in
inconsistent enforcement of rules pertaining
to player comportment.
Is aware of dugout situations, on-deck
batters, storage of loose equipment, and
player location during the game.
Immediately enforces rules pertaining to
such.
N/O
DNM
N/O
DNM
N/O
DNM
Appearance and Demeanor- check box which applies
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Hat appears old and faded. It has lost its
crease.
Hat appears new; worn “squared to the
head” with a neatly creased crown giving it
a military “squared away” look.
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Demeanor may appear lazy or overlyrelaxed due to lack of hustle when
participants are hustling to position or in an
attempt to make a play.
Demeanor is athletic and aware. Umpire
hustles when participants are hustling either
at change of inning intervals covering play
action.
At times may assume a posture associated
with boredom. Vision may stray from field
in live-ball situations.
Assumes a “locked-in” posture either handson-knees or standing set. Vision is focused
on field during live-ball situations.
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Mobility- check box which applies
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Field umpire is occasionally late arriving at
second base for plays on the batter/runner
if there is an attempt for a “stretch-double.”
Field umpire arrives at second base ahead
or abreast of the batter/runner attempting
a “stretch-double.” He is stopped and set
with enough time to read the throw and
adjust angle of vision and initial position if
situation dictates.
N/O
DNM
Fraternization- check box which applies
MEETS STANDARD
EXCEEDS STANDARD
Returns respectful greetings. Answers questions
posed in a respectful fashion by players and
coaches. May converse with coach but situation
becomes noticeable due to length and frequency.
Returns respectful greetings. Answers questions
posed in a respectful fashion by players and
coaches. Realizes when conversation is becoming
noticeable due to length and frequency and takes
steps to end conversation by using distance as a
barrier.
May be positioned in outfield too close to fielders
as they change sides and take warm-up throws.
Proximity encourages needless conversation.
Stationed in outfield far enough away from
defensive players to discourage idle conversation.
Players must make the effort to initiate and
engage in conversation. Umpire will employ
distance as a barrier to end conversation.
PU positions himself between innings where
coaches and players can initiate conversation due
to his proximity to their paths as they leave or
enter the diamond.
Plate umpire positions himself in proper position
nearer on-deck circles opposite upcoming batters
during half-inning intervals to discourage
conversation with participants as they leave or
enter the diamond.
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N/O
DNM
Expense Reimbursement Form
This form is to be filled out by umpires who live outside the 500 mile radius but must fly to their regional
tournament destination. Be advised, umpire who choose to drive will be reimbursed for the lesser expense
between flying and driving. Umpires who fly may have their baggage fees reimbursed depending on total
reimbursement request.
THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Statement of Expense
Please Print
Full Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Title __________________________________________ Institution ___________________________________
Social Security Number or TIN(Required) _________________________________ Phone____________________
Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________________________
City and State ___________________________________________________________ Zip _______________
Committee ____________________________________________ E-mail ______________________________
Purpose of Trip _____________________________________________________________________________
Meeting Dates ___________________________________________ City/State __________________________
Staff Liaison _______________________________________________________________________________
1. Date of departure: ____________________________ Date of return: _______________________________
2. Round-trip transportation (must be over 50 miles round-trip): .50¢ per mile by automobile for _________ miles
from __________________________ to __________________________. $ ________
If ticket not acquired through the NCAA travel service, show actual airline fare
from __________________________ to __________________________ $ ________ (attach copy of ticket and
letter explaining the reasons).
3. Per diem or actual travel expenses (covers meals, fuel, parking, tolls, registration fees and incidentals) $
________
4. Lodging: NCAA will pay room and tax charges if individual is attending meeting.
If travel is not in conjunction with scheduled committee meeting, show actual lodging expense
(single room rate plus tax only). A copy of hotel bill must be attached $ ________
5. Other (Stipend, Honorarium, Professional Fee) $ ________
TOTAL EXPENSES $ ________
Items on this statement of expense are considered taxable by the NCAA. This includes fees, honorariums, per diems and
allowances. If your annual taxable income from the NCAA exceeds $600, a 1099-MISC will be issued to you. This amount should be
included on your annual income tax return. It is the responsibility of the recipient to keep track of un-reimbursed expenses incurred
that could potentially reduce the tax liability. For reimbursement item nos. 2 & 4 above, it is recommended that the committee
member retain actual receipts and submit copies of the receipts required for reimbursement.
I certify that the above is correct.
Signed ____________________________________________________________________________________
Date _____________________________ Approved By (Staff Liason) __________________________________
$ _ 1 • __ __• • • • 7 6 2 0 PD $ _ 1 • __ __• • • • 7 5 1 4 TR
$ _ 1 • __ __• • • • 7 6 1 6 TR (Non-committee travel expenses)
$ _ 1 • __ __• • • • 7 6 3 0 LO $ _ 1 • __ __• • • • _ _ _ _
$ _ 1 • __ __• • • • 7 6 8 0 ME
Return check to: _____________________________________________________________________________
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