USA Softball of Iowa Umpire Program
State Umpire-In-Chief
Ed Murphy 1470 48th St. Marion, IA, 52302 Ph. 319-310-4210
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2024 Umpire Registration
Please Click the "How to Register" link above before registering as an umpire below to review the registration process and read all information carefully before registering. Reminder: Umpires that umpire any players under 18 are required to take a background check and complete the SafeSport Certification. Umpires that umpire Adults Only do not require a Background Check or SafeSport. 2024 USA SOFTBALLUMPIRE CLINICS2024 USA Softball State Umpire Clinic Information is now available! Saturday, March 16– 1:30-4:30PM, Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, Social Hall, Social Hall, 220 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Sunday, March 17 – 1:00-3:00PM, Pioneer Columbus Recreation Center, 2100 SE 5th St., Des Moines (please use upper entrance) Wednesday, April 17th - 5:30 - 7:30pm - South River Valley Park, 725 E 13th Street. | Ames, IA 50010 (On Field Clinic - 13th St. Softball Complex - 1-umpire system mechanics) There is no additional fee for the clinic as it is included in your umpire registration fee. Umpires must register as a USA Softball Umpire for 2024 and sign-up for the clinic. Click Here to Register for one of the 2024State Umpire ClinicsClick Here to complete your 2024 USA Softball Umpire RegistrationUmpire Merchandise for sale on-site. Save shipping and try items on for size and fit! Please pre-register at least one week prior to the clinic to guarantee your spot! (25 max.) These annual state clinics (generally held the second or third weekend in March each year on Saturday in Iowa City and Sunday in Central Iowa) and are geared toward new and veteran softball umpires alike. Each USA Softball State Umpire Clinic is run by a team featuring USA Softball Umpire Staff Members. The clinic will feature new rule changes and interpretations, umpire mechanics for both fast pitch and slow pitch, signals, mechanics and rules questions and interpretations. National UIC Clinic Presentations Umpire in a State TournamentClick Here to see the 2023 State Tournament Dates, Locations and U-I-C's to contact to umpire games. Game Fees: Slow Pitch $30/game/2-umpire system, 1-umpire system - $35 Men's Fast Pitch - $60/game/2-umpire system Umpire Uniforms 2024 USA Softball Umpire Merchandise & Order Form
USA SOFTBALL of IOWA Umpire Uniform Policy
We strongly encourage all umpires to be in full uniform for all League and Invitational games. Please note that if you are assigned to a Invitational Tournament that is not playing USA Softball Rules or is sanctioned by another softball organization, that you do not wear your USA Softball Uniform - please check ahead of time with your assignor or tournament director. For all USA Softball State Tournament games, umpires MUST have and wear the logo USA Softball hat on the plate and bases and wear the USA Softball logo umpire shirt. Please consult your UIC for specific uniform requirements for each tournament. Looking Professional is a big part of being Professional!
Background Check Policy/Criteria for Umpires working Youth Softball
Umpire Insurance Benefit - What Coverage is Provided
Training Resources Keep the searchable USA Softball Digital Rule Book right on your Mobile Smart Phone for easy access! Click the button above for the 2023 USA Softball Umpire Manual. The USA Softball Umpire Manual is only available online for viewing and printing and not available in print version.Rules and Umpire Exam
2024 USA Softball Rule Changes with Comments
2024 USA Softball Umpire Exam & Blank Answer Sheet (Print and Work on Only) The test is now taken online through your umpire registration website www.registerusasotball.com on your Umpire Home Plate page.
You will need to enter Code # 1329 and submit your exam online. Select Option #3 to take the exam unsupervised and open book if you are prompted to do so. The exam will be auto-corrected after you submit your answers.
SafeSport Certification Requirement
for Umpiring Youth Softball
Please note that all Umpires that umpire Youth Softball (Age groups 17 years of age and under) before be Approved must, by Federal Law take the U.S. Center for SafeSport Certification as a part of their Umpire Certification. There is no additional cost for the online course. Once you Register online go to tab at the bottom tab of your Umpire Registration Home Page marked SafeSport. You will use your USA Softball Umpire Registration Member ID as your Membership Registration Number in SafeSport. If you ONLY umpire Adult softball, the SafeSport Certification is not required.
For more information on SafeSport Please click on - SafeSport Quick Facts and Why SafeSport
"How to take" the SafeSport Certifcation
2023 NFHS/USA SOFTBALL/NCAA Rule Differences 2023 Slow Pitch - Fast Pitch Rule Differences
Line-Up Card Management - USA and NFHS
Iowa Casual Profanity/Unsportsmanlike Conduct Rule Girl's 8 & Under Coach Pitch Rules
National USA Softball Umpire Webpage
Umpire Staff
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