Organizations you can umpire for in Canada

How to Umpire in Canada

In order to become an umpire, you’ll first need to complete the required training and become certified. Some in-person training or evaluation may also be required before you can start officiating games.

Once you are certified, you can register as an umpire and begin umping games based on your availability!

Note: Requirements for becoming an umpire can vary by sport and region, so it's important to research the specific requirements for your area.

If you’re looking to umpire near Hamilton, Ontario, give the Henning Park Umpire Program a try! With the possibility of choosing your schedule and potential raises, this is a great opportunity for all beginner umpires. The Henning Park Umpire Uniform can be found here.

Where to Umpire in Canada

Beginner Umpires

These are great places to begin umpiring and get comfortable running games on a diamond.

1. Slo-Pitch National (SPN):

   This is the national governing body for softball across Canada. SPN oversees leagues and tournaments for members 18 years of age and older, as well as the national events they host at the end of each season. They also provide umpire training, education, and certification. You can take the online SPN Umpire Exam to get started.

2. Slo-Pitch Ontario (SPO):

   This is the governing body for softball in the province of Ontario. If you’re interested in umpiring with Slo-PItch Ontario, visit their umpires page for all the information you need to get started.

These organizations work together to promote and develop the sport of softball in Canada and are a great resource for umpires looking for training, education, and opportunities to work games at different levels.

Experienced Umpires

There are several other organizations in Canada that you can umpire for if you’re looking to make a career out of officiating baseball, softball and slo-pitch games. Listed below are some options, depending on the level of play and the type of game you are interested in:

1. Little League Canada: This organization oversees youth baseball leagues across Canada.

2. Baseball Canada: This is the national governing body for baseball in Canada.

3. Softball Canada: This is the national governing body for softball in Canada. Visit their recruitment page here.

4. High School Athletic Associations: Each province has its own high school athletic association that oversees high school sports, including baseball and softball, where umpires are always in demand.

5. Baseball Ontario: This is the governing body for baseball in the province of Ontario. For recruitment, visit their Umpire page.

6. Softball Quebec: This is the governing body for softball in the province of Quebec.

7. Baseball British Columbia: This is the governing body for baseball in the province of British Columbia. It oversees leagues and tournaments at the youth, junior, and senior levels.

Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other local, provincial, and national organizations that are looking for umpires depending on the region you are in.

Overall, umpiring can be a very fun profession and a great way to make extra cash, all while enjoying the sport you love.