WMLL Umpiring Overview

Working as a WMLL umpire is a great way to make money while experiencing the game in a new way, having fun & helping WMLL!  If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, please read the information below and in the WMLL Umpire Manual, then apply via the link at the bottom of the page.

Eligibility

To be eligible to umpire at WMLL, you must meet the following criteria:

1. you must be 12 years-old or older as of August 31, 2026
2. you must have successfully completed the umpire training required by WMLL (see below)
3. you do not need to be a current of former WMLL player to be an umpire
4. Umpires age 18 & older must undergo a background check

2026 Training

WMLL requires all new umpires with less than two seasons of experience to attend both training sessions before they are allowed to take a game.   WMLL's Mandatory Training for all such umpires will take place at the following date and location:

Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th from 2-4PM at Vel Phillips Memorial High School. 

• In the spring/summer season, an umpire working alone receives 1.5x the regular rate and is required to be the home plate umpire.
  • NOTE: If a parent serves as an umpire, the parent should work the bases (assuming there is one paid umpire who can do the plate.) The parent does not receive pay but the plate ump does receive 1.5x the regular rate.
• An umpire whose game is cancelled at the field before it begins (e.g., sudden rain, forfeit) gets half the regular rate if they were at the field and ready to work the assigned game when it was canceled.
• An umpire who starts a game which is suspended for any reason receives full pay.
• An umpire who later completes a suspended game receives full pay.

GAME SELECTION & ATTENDANCE

Umpires select their own games to work via WMLL’s online Arbiter scheduling system (within established limits).  Umpires should arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled game time and must have on all equipment and be ready to start the game at the scheduled time.  If an umpire fails to show up for a scheduled game, they have 48 hours to provide a credible reason.  Failure to do so will result in a restriction on that umpire’s ability to sign up to umpire games in the future.