How Do You Become A Softball Umpire?
Becoming a softball umpire is not as easy as it seems–study, train, get an umpire’s uniform and find a game. But there is actually more to it when it comes to fulfilling the role of a softball umpire. Step 1 Attend a softball association meeting. This will get you in the door with everything you need to become an umpire. The best way to find one is to attend a softball game and ask the officiating umpire which association they belong to. Step 2 Join an association. This could be the one where you initially attended a meeting or a different one you found through another umpire. Associations can be at the local, state or national level, and though they are similar, they are not identical. Step 3 Get in good physical shape as this will be vital to staying healthy in your new job. Umpiring requires some jogging and standing for extended periods of time, occasionally in high heat. Step 4 Take the required classes and training to pass the necessary tests so you can officiate a softball game