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Umpires Page
The Umpire is an important part
of Little League Baseball and Softball, aside from calling ball
or strike, safe or out, umpires are responsible for teaching
players good sportsmanship and the rules of the game. Umpires
are also called upon to interpret rules and help settle minor
disputes that may occur during games.
As a non-profit organization the Coconut Creek Little League
relies on volunteer Umpires for all of their games. We have a
core of dedicated Umpires who have graciously given of their time
but we are still woefully understaffed. Umpire Chief Bobby Hernandez is seeking Volunteer umpires of all ranges of
experience, or even no experience at all. You can
progress at your own comfort level and start off slow as you
receive on-the-job training. All equipment is provided and all
we ask of you is your time.
Most Little League games have one home plate umpire and a minimum
of one field umpire. Before becoming a home plate umpire
you may be required to participate in training sessions and
seminars.
While home plate umpires are scheduled well in advance, field
umpires are sometimes determined minutes before the game begins.
As you arrive at your child's game, your coach or the home plate
umpire may ask you to be the field umpire. When you agree, your
main responsibilities are to call plays on the bases, determine
if balls are fair or foul, and assist the home plate umpire with
other calls.
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Congratulations Gerry!
Coconut Creek Umpire Gerry Huntenburg, # 60, has been
selected to represent Florida and District #10 at the
2007 Little League World Series for girls softball, in
Portland, Oregon.
This is a huge honor and Coconut Creek Little League is
proud to have Gerry as one of it's Umpires. Please
be sure to congratulate him on this outstanding
nomination, when you see him at the fields.
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Joe Porcelli- Asst. Umpire Chief/Scheduling has posted the Umpire Schedule below
please see If you can help us out on one of our open games. If you
are interested in Umpiring please send your name and contact
information to Joe at
Joe21@aol.com
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Download
2008 Tournament Volunteer Schedule |
Tournament Volunteer
Schedule:
6.23.2008
Contact Joe Porcelli at
joe21@aol.com
or
Bobby Hernandez at
orlandohernandez@bellsouth.net if you can volunteer for any open dates. |
| View & Download:
Tournament Volunteer
Schedule
6.23.08
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File
is in Microsoft Excel (.xls) format: If you do not have Microsoft
Excel
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Coconut Creek Umpires at Little League
Southern Region Headquarters
Coconut Creek Little
League sent eleven umpires to Little League Baseballs Southern
Regional Headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida the weekend of
February 8, 2008. Our Umpires where there to attend the Umpire
Clinic given by Southern regions top umpires, many of whom have
worked Little League World Series games. The Weekends Instruction
was focused on improving plate and field Mechanics and understanding the new
Little League Rule Changes. Our Umpires received plenty of field work as Saturday's session alone went
from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. All the Umpires also paid for their own
Travel and lodging as well. Remember all of our umpires are
volunteers and should be commended for their dedication and hard
work.
If you
are interested in becoming an umpire please contact Asst. Umpire
Chief Joe Porcelli at
Joe21@aol.com
VISIT ARMANDO'S COCONUT CREEK LL
UMPIRES WEBPAGE
Coconut
Creek Little League- Zero Tolerance Policy
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uses profane or inappropriate language or verbally or
physically abuses an umpire during the course of the game
or directly before or after said game shall face
immediate dismissal from the playing field. Any such
dismissals will be referred to the Executive Board of
Coconut Creek Little League to determine if further
disciplinary action is warranted. |
Umpire
Links:
Jims Baseball Rules Answer page
Looking for the definitive rules
answer? Check this site. Be sure to check out the Baseball rules
myths to see if what you know is true.
Interactive Baseball Rules Quiz
Now you know the rules, test that
knowledge with an interactive quiz.
The Amateur Baseball Umpire Home page
This educational web site maintained by Brent
McLaren provides tips on umpire mechanics, articles on many
subjects and more
Umpire-Attire.com
Get all your Umpire needs online, Referee equipment is also
available.
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This
page is dedicated to the memory of
Paul Mosher- Umpire Chief
Paul was a dedicated
League Volunteer who was killed in a tragic auto accident
before the 2000 season. The League has adopted
it's Zero-Tolerance Policy in his
Honor. Paul was a champion of this policy which
calls for the immediate dismissal from the playing field
of any Coach, Player or Fan who uses profane or
inappropriate language or verbally or physically abuses
an umpire. |
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