Umpire Notices
This page will provide Updates to Umpires on Various Events, Activities or Additional Information not listed in other sections of the Umpire Website.
Umpire Uniform
The following uniform is expected for Umpires in Burlington. A recommended progression is listed below for the ‘minimum’ standards in terms of wearing ‘official’ umpire clothing. This is intended to spread out costs for umpiring over a period of years. The strict adherence increases as the umpire progresses through the levels. Please contact the Umpire In Chief for specific questions.
All Umpires
Light (Heather) Grey or Charcoal Grey Pants
Plain Black Hat (No Team Logos)
Black Collared Shirt or Black Umpire Shirt
Black Belt
Black Socks
Protective Cup or Jill
Black Undershirt
Plate Umpires
Black Ball Bag
Indicator
Plate Brush
Mask with Throat Guard
Chest Protector
Shin Guards
Steel Toe Shoes/Boots Recommended
Notes:
* Black is the standard shirt colour for umpires and all umpires must have the same colour shirt.
* Other colours are permitted if both umpires are dressed the same. (Navy Blue has been discontinued as an approved colour in Burlington)
* Umpires should ideally have 2 size shirts. One which fits over top of the chest protector and one which fits without a chest protector on.
Expectations for Umpires By Level:
Level 1 - Proper Hat to fit under your mask. (Hats can not be worn backwards). Shirts compliant with Level 2 are desireable if possible.
Level 2 - Proper Umpire Shirt and Hat to Allow a Chest Protector to be Worn under your Uniform. (Shin Guards can be on the Outside Still)
Level 3 - Proper Umpire Shirts, Base and Plate Pants and Hats to permit equipment to be worn under your uniform.
Umpire Training Opportunity:
Winter Training Program <Program Ended - More Info on 24/25 After Season End>
Sunday February 4 - 08:00-09:30(The Yard)
Sunday March 3 - 08:00-09:30(The Yard)
Sunday April 7 - 08:00-09:30(The Yard)
Come for part or all of the time. Run by BOMBA. No Cost
Parent Meeting/Umpire Orientation Presentation.
Bomba is pleased to be offering a new equipment program for our umpires this year. As a result, the traditional parent meeting is being re-shaped. More information will be provided by late February on a date and time in April for parents and umpires to attend an information session which will include the sizing and hand out of the umpire equipment.
The new Umpire and parent’s meeting was held on Monday May 6. The presentation is available for download below. For questions, please reach out to umpireinchief@baseballburlington.com
To download the presentation please click here.
Registration Follow Up - Register for RAMP.
All umpires need to register on the RAMP Scheduling software in order to be scheduled in BOMBA. Follow the link BOMBA.RAMPASSIGNING.COM and register and/or update your account. Accounts are approved on a weekly basis. There is a delay in receiving the list of completed training from Baseball Ontario. Therefore, RAMP is the best way to ensure we stay in touch with you.
