Keep Your Umpiring on Point with the Umpire Cheat Sheet
The 5 most frequently changed League Rules for softball, baseball and slo-pitch are below:
Uniform Requirements
Pitch Height
Mercy Rules
Courtesy Rules (they often vary from Mens to Ladies to Coed games)
Game Length & Last Inning Time
Keep track of every league rule all in one place with Umpire Cheat Sheet!
Softball and slo pitch leagues in different cities and regions often have different rules, as well as provincial tournaments and other events.
With the Umpire Cheat Sheet you can easily refer to all league rules in your area, and stay up-to-date with the latest news on rule and regulation updates for umpiring.
Staying up-to-date with Umpire Cheat Sheet will improve your performance as an umpire, and teams will notice and respect you for your commitment to the game!
Overview of Different League Rulesets
Different baseball leagues may have different rules, such as pitch count limits, roster rules, and bat and ball specifications that can vary greatly. Knowing the rules of each league will help you officiate games more effectively, and allow you to stay on top of any changes and updates.
What rules differ between softball, baseball and slo-pitch?
We’ve listed the 5 most frequently changed League Rules below - which you can easily keep track of and update for your league in the Umpire Cheat Sheet.
Uniform Requirements
Pitch Height
Mercy Rules
Courtesy Rules (they often vary from Mens to Ladies to Coed games)
Game Length & Last Inning Time
What is the Umpire Cheat Sheet?
The Umpire Cheat Sheet is a comprehensive website and mobile app that makes it easy to keep track of different league rulesets around your area, and all over the world. It includes many popular leagues and regions in Canada and the US, with plans to expand across the globe.
How do I use the Umpire Cheat Sheet?
The Umpire Cheat Sheet allows you to easily refer to all league rules in your area, and stay up-to-date with the latest news on rules and regulation updates for umpiring.
All you need to do is login or use the code given to you by your Umpire in Chief to get started.
If you’re a convenor looking to add your own league rules to the system, simply register an account and start inputting your custom ruleset.
With the Umpire Cheat Sheet, you can easily ump for several leagues without getting your rules mixed up!
What Types of Leagues are found in the Umpire Cheat Sheet?
Local Leagues: These are the ones that are organized at the local level, where games and tournaments are played at the community level.
Provincial Leagues: These are organized at a provincial level, where games and tournaments are held at a higher level of competition.
National Leagues: These are organized at a national level, where games, tournaments and special events are held with the best players from across the country.
Determining What Ruleset to Follow
If you are umpiring a game in a different league, it is important to determine which ruleset you should follow. The Umpire Cheat Sheet can be used to quickly refer to the rules of the league and make sure that you are following the right ruleset.
If you are unsure which rule set you should be following, contact your umpire-in-chief to make sure you are viewing the right page. If your league rules are not currently in our system, register and add them to the Umpire Cheat Sheet!
Staying Up to Date on Changes to the Rulesets
It is important to stay up to date with the latest rule changes in your region and league. The Umpire Cheat Sheet offers a number of ways to do this, including our newsletter and the mobile app.
Sign up for our newsletter today to stay up to date with rule changes, and download the mobile app to have access to the latest information while on the go.
With our mobile app, you can get notified as soon as rules are changed by setting up alerts on your phone.
Summary
Using the Umpire Cheat Sheet has a number of benefits that make it an essential tool for all umpires to officiate games with accuracy and confidence. Easily stay informed of any rule changes or updates, and download the mobile app to be notified of these changes right away.