Massachusetts District 2 - Little League Baseball & Softball

Umpire Program

Welcome to the Umpires Program:

Umpire noun

Definition of umpire

(Entry 1 of 2)

1: an official in a sport who rules on plays

2: one having authority to decide finally a controversy or question between parties: such as

a: one appointed to decide between arbitrators who have disagreed

b: an impartial third party chosen to arbitrate disputes arising under the terms of a labor agreement

Who can be an umpire?:
1. anyone who has a sense of fair play.
2. Anyone who is looking to find a way to get involved and help out

How old or young do you have to be to be an umpire?
1. We accept umpire Candidates starting at age 12.
Umpires should be at least 2 years older than the players they are umpiring for.
Umpires should be able to move around without issues to allow them to make the right call.

How do I learn the rules for Little League?
the Little League rules App is available on your Android or Apple device for free , the app is updated every year and all the latest rules are updated for your convenience. This is highly encouraged and talked about in our trainings.

We here at D2 run an Umpire's program for both new and experienced umpires. We teach new and experienced umpires the way it is done in Little League Baseball and Softball. We hold a number of trainings throughout the year, along with requested trainings for specific leagues that need umpires or just want them to get some more training prior to or during the the season.

We then ask select umpires to join us for our District Games. We Currently provide umpires for all District (and some sectional) games for 12U and above for both baseball and softball.

Our Umpire in Chief is Mr. Steven Elliot, His assistants for the Training team are JT Tirrell (President of Easthampton Baseball), Marc Winer- (ADA Softball for D2), Mike Winer (trainer)and Ernie Fitzell Jr(ADA-Baseball for D2).

If your league is interested in having our experienced team of umpires work with you please contact us at [email protected] to schedule a time for us to come out and meet your umpires and train them.

If you are an individual seeking training to be an umpire. Please contact Steve Elliot at [email protected]

Scheduled Training Dates for District 2 are :

2023 Spring Umpire Clinics

March 18 Junior Umpire

March 25 Umpire Refresher

April 1 Field Mechanics

March 18 and March 25 are indoor classroom

clinics from 10 AM to 5 PM at Williston in

Easthampton.

April 1st

clinic is dependent on weather.

Currently this clinic is scheduled indoors for

inclement weather. If it’s favorable to be

outside and announcement will be made as

soon as possible. This clinic will run 9 AM – 5

All clinics will have lunch and drinks

provided.

Registration is required. To register please email

Steven Elliot at [email protected]

Along with this training are Regional Trainings from Little League East Region
*All attendees must register for each event prior to accessing the ZOOM. Each week will cover different rules & topics.

February 2: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87987160628?pwd=dGxNeWVIOXlZdVF5c0taTGZvRUFYZz09
February 9: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84186428893?pwd=V2RyNnRHQkk0OUE1SXJyNGVoVUZXUT09
February 16: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86010964109?pwd=a2xWQ2R0dHNCZXZuSytraTYySXZ1QT09
February 23: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86396046319?pwd=bkFVT2s4NnBIckR5T2o0NlBpMWppQT09

D2 Staff Umpires

District 2 Staff Umpires

Steven Elliot- D2 Umpire IN Chief

Marc Winer- D2 ADA Softball

Mike Winer- D2 Umpire Trainer

Todd Collins- D2 Staff Umpire

Jason Ellershaw- D2 Staff Umpire

Dave Amo- D2 Staff Umpire

Ernie Fitzell Jr.- D2 ADA Baseball

I have been a player, Coach (20 Yrs.), umpire (30 Yrs.), and League Official (18 yrs.). I love this great game of Baseball. I strive to be one of the best around, and consistently work to make sure that we have the best players, coaches, umpires, and league officials that are possible. Since joining D2, we are making a step in the right direction.