For Additional Information Contact: Randy Todd
membership@gvua.com
Information about joining the Genesee Valley Baseball Umpires Association Application - click here
Some information, such as meeting times (click here) and location are displayed on our website www.gvua.com.
You should attend the following,
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- February Check the Meeting Info Link
- The more meetings you can make, the better it will be for learning the rules. You will be supplied the rule books.
- You will be assigned to “training games” early in the season and work with an experienced trainer for a complete game.
Requirements
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- Application (click here) - Fill this out and bring it to the first meeting
- To become a member you must be 18 years old for High School.. We do have a JR program 14-17 years of age
- No umpire experience is necessary but it helps to know the game.
- High school ball games start at 4:30 PM during the week and usually 11:00 AM on Saturdays.
- Little League games start at 6:00pm during week and varied times on Saturdays & Sundays
- You are required to be at the school 15 minutes prior to game time.
- During your first two seasons you will be umpiring the Little League, Modified & JV level games.
- We try to assign you to games with experienced umpires during your first year.
- By your third year you are eligible for an advancement level.
Spring 2025 High School pay rates are as follows:
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**The above game fees are multiplied by 1.5 when you are assigned a game alone.
**You are paid directly by the High School you go to.
**You fill out a payment voucher prior to each High School game.
**The school will send you a check within 30 days.
Your start-up costs are as follows:
1.) NYS High School Approved Fingerprinting Charge: $120.00 (mandatory one time charge.)
* Unless you are currently working for a school district, this is required to receive an umpiring assignment.
2.) Uniform & Protective Plate Gear:
* Can be purchased new or used or maybe you can find some of our members with extra gear they don’t use.
* You must have this gear prior to the March Mechanics meeting.
* A list of required equipment will be supplied to you at the February meeting.
* Check Out: smitteez.com/ You can get an idea of uniform & equipment costs.
If you have umpired a baseball game before & enjoyed it, then you will enjoy umpiring at the High School level.
In addition, our group umpires summer baseball games from the Little League level thru the Men’s 30+ Leagues (pay $50-$65/game)
Any questions, Call me @ 585-519-3412
Play Ball,
RandyTodd
Membership Committee