Crown City Little League has paid umpiring opportunities for adults and kids who have aged out of Little League. Training sessions will be available throughout the season.

As an umpire, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, such as decision-making and conflict resolution, as well as improve upon your knowledge of the rules of the game. These skills will not only be useful on the field but can also be applied in other areas of your life.

Additionally, being an umpire is a great way to stay active and engage with the community. You will have the chance to be outside, meet new people, and make a positive impact on the lives of young athletes.

So, if you are 14 years old or older and are looking for a fun and rewarding way to earn some extra money, consider becoming a little league umpire. Not only will you be able to make a difference in your community, but you will also have the opportunity to learn and grow as an individual.

If you would like to become a Crown City Little League umpire, please do the following:

• If you have not already, please complete an Umpire Interest Form.

• Reach out and e-mail us today to get more information.

In order to be a paid umpire, you must complete and return the documents below to the Cortland Youth Bureau Office located at 35 Port Watson St. The pay scale for umpires is based on years experience.

PLATE: Youth (new) $20; Youth (2nd year) $25; Youth (3+ years) $30; Adult (18+) $45
BASES: Youth (new) $15; Youth (2nd year) $20; Youth (3+ years) $25; Adult (18+) $30

Payment will be issued in one lump sum at the end of the season.

• The Civil Service Application
  The form must be completed annually, regardless of whether you are a new or returning umpire

• The Supplemental Pay Roll Certification form
  The form must be completed annually, regardless of whether you are a new or returning umpire

• The W4 form
  Must be completed annually. Box 8 can be filled out as Cortland Youth Bureau, 35 Port Watson St., Cortland, NY 13045 and Box 10 (EIN) with the number 156000405.

• Employment Eligibility Verification
  This form must be completed by all new umpires. You will need to bring two forms of ID – Social Security, Drivers Lic, Drivers Permit, CHS ID.

• NYS Retirement form
  This form must be completed by all new umpires

Note to umpires 16 years old and younger: You must obtain working papers from the Cortland High School Guidance office. You will need to bring the card that you were issued to the Youth Bureau. Depending on their date of birth, 13 year olds may be denied working papers because of their age. If this happens, please contact the Cortland Youth Bureau at 607-753-3021 and tell them that you were unable to get working papers.

If you have any questions about umpire training, scheduling or other processes, please contact Cam Woodard, Head of Umpires.

 [email protected] or (607) 423-0831

You will need to let us know your availability to umpire by completing a short Doodle poll each week. Polls will be posted on Wednesday and will need to be completed before Thursday at 9 pm. Check the times that are good for you and leave blank the times that are not.

Note that only the most experienced umpires will be assigned to calling balls and strikes.