Umpire Accreditation

  • Completion of ASC Officiating General Principals course
    Baseball Australia Online Community Umpire Course
    1.5hr practical instruction session
    Written exam
    Practical Assessment by an Association or Club Official or experienced Umpire

  • Successful Completion of Community Umpire Program as pre-requisite (Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Current Competency will be available).
    Proper registration on ABU Database
    Completion of all material in Online Resource
    Completion of modules of the Virtual Umpire Camp
    6 hours of Instructor led or self-paced training on baseball rules and interpretations
    6 hours of Practical Instruction based on the Two-Umpire System
    Completion and pass of Association Umpire theory exam 70% Pass Mark
    Two practical game assessments by qualified umpire assessor

  • Completion of all material in Online Resource
    6hrs of Instructor led or self-paced training on baseball rules and interpretations
    6hrs of practical instruction
    Completion and pass of State Umpire theory examThree practical game assessments by qualified umpire assessor

  • Evidence of participation in Umpiring Professional Development Program

    4 Practical Assessments at under 18 or under 23/25 national championships by SDU or member of UTP

  • Required to meed all criteria for a National Level Umpire and be appointed to an international series or tournament by the WBSC.

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Requirements for all levels of accreditation.

Accreditation expires after 3 years unless the umpire

  • Officiates at minimum level for that accreditation on a yearly basis and

  • Attends annual rules and mechanics update sessions (minimum 6 hours per year)

  • Junior and Senior International umpires will need to meet the criteria for National Umpire to retain International status

An umpire who allows their accreditation to lapse for two or more years must complete all education and assessment requirements to re-gain their accreditation at previous level. The sole exception to this will be an umpire who has attained International status; these individuals may return to working at a National level even after the two years have elapsed. story online can make all the difference.