Regional Umpire Guidelines

In accordance with NALB Rule 8.04 REGIONAL UMPIRE GUIDELINES and Jody Moeller, Chairman of Nebraska American Legion Baseball: ALL UMPIRES that wish to be considered for Regional Tournament consideration must qualify with the following:

  • Be a registered umpire with the NALB for 3 consecutive seasons prior to the regional date.
  • Have worked a minimum of 3 Class A State Tournaments.
  • Work a minimum for 15 regular season games.
  • Be in good standing with the NALB.
  • Umpires must be dedicated to the NALB and know they are good enough for a regional assignment. 
  • Consistently show professionalism, leadership and character, worthy of such a prestigious assignment.
  • Complete the regional application, include your resume and submit it to the Department Headquarters for vetting.
  • Umpire committee members that apply must have the Chief Umpires approval.

Umpires could work up to 3 games a day for the first couple of days in high heat and humidity.  Typically, in your first plate game you will have the best two pitchers within the 7-state region, so be prepared to be 100% then and throughout the tournament.

  • You will be a part of a 6-man crew, check your egos at the door.
  • Be able to handle that level of play without question.
  • Know the rules and how to enforce them.
  • Be proficient in a 3-man and 4-man rotation.
  • Show proper game management skills to diffuse any situation without an ejection.
  • Must be able to handle any situation or make the tough call in a tense situation.
  • Must conduct yourself as a representative of the NALB with complete professionalism.

Regional applications and resumes must be completed and returned to the NALB Umpire Committee for processing by:

  •  December 18th 

National Headquarters applications and resumes must be received by the National Headquarters for consideration by:

  • January 1st