Our league has a long tradition of recruiting and training youth umpires from novice to expert. Additionally we are lucky enough to have a robust group of passionate adult umpires who share their love of the game, knowledge and experience with our youngest umpires. We know that without our umpires, no games can be played. Our goal is to give everyone who is interested the opportunity to learn the rules and mechanics, and continue to grow and develop through mentorship from our experienced adult umpires. Many of our youth umpires who started in our league have gone on to continue working as umpires even through College.
Our youth umpire program begins at league age 12 years old, but anyone youth league age 12 or older are welcome. You will begin at our Single A Division, and you will work with a partner. We want all of our umpires to feel well-prepared to call a game accurately, while also feeling confident. We will provide all the training to prepare you to “be in charge, and stay in charge” and we ask that you commit to the process, and follow through by showing up for our required trainings:
- 3 Classroom Trainings in January (Dates and Times TBA)
- 1 Mandatory on-field mechanics training in February
- We partner with 4 local little leagues to provide multiple dates and locations to fulfill your on-field training requirement.
If you would like to be added to our list of youth umpires please fill out this interest form, and you will receive an invite to register with “Stack Officials” our umpire scheduling app.
Umpire Interest Form
Q. How do I contact the Danville Little League Umpire Director?
Q. What are the requirements to be an umpire?
The minimum age is "baseball league age 12". You must also attend mandatory training, be properly equipped, and motivated to learn!
Q. Do umpires get paid?
Yes, or they can volunteer. If you wish to be a paid umpire, you must complete a W9 Form and mail it to the following Danville Little League address:
Umpire Payroll
Danville Little League
P.O. Box 1174
Danville, CA 94526
After each game, paid umpires must complete the Crew Verification report in Stack Officials. The Crew Verification report allows us to keep track of who actually officiated the game. The report is used to process the umpire payroll each month. If you do not complete this report, you will not be paid for the assignment.
Q. When and where are games played?
Monday to Friday games are played between 4:30 and dark. Saturday games take place from 9:00 a.m. to dark. Games are usually at Osage Station Fields next to Charlotte Wood Middle School, and Greenbrook Elementary school. Games can also be played at John Baldwin Elementary School or Sycamore Valley Park.
Q. Is training provided to new umpires?
Yes. Classroom training and on-field mechanics training are required prior to qualifying as an umpire.
Q. How many games do I have to umpire?
You choose how many from a published schedule on Stack Officials. There is no minimum requirement of games worked, however we may communicate to you if you are signed up for too many in a week.
Q. Can I umpire for Danville Little League if I live outside the League boundaries?
Yes.
Q. Can I umpire for other leagues and organizations also?
Yes.
Q. Does DLL supply my uniform and protective gear?
We supply the shirt and hat, you supply your red undershirt, umpire indicator tool, gray pants, black belt, and black shoes. We supply shared protective equipment which is located inside a bin at each field.
Q. Who runs Danville Little League?
The league is run almost entirely by parent volunteers.
Q. When is the playing season?
The playing season is March to mid June. Post-season tournaments are in June and July. The Little League World Series is in August.
Q. What Should I Do If It's Been Raining And The Games May Be Canceled?
The league will notify you of game cancellations due to rainout. If you have signed up for a game and have not heard from the league that it is canceled you are expected to show up and work that game.
Q. What Are the Rules About Un-Assigning Yourself From A Game?
If it is more than 2 days before the game just unassign yourself the same way you signed up for it and the assignment will become available to the other qualified umpires. If it is 2 days or less please send an email notification to [email protected]
Q. What Do I Do If I Have A Last Minute Emergency and Can't Show Up?
If there is less than 2 day's notice, you MUST call the Umpire Director to discuss arrangements. BEFORE CALLING, please try to arrange your own substitute.
Q. I'm having trouble with the website, who do I contact?
Q. Who can I contact for more information?
Q. Where can I find information about other Little Leagues in this area?
Between Alamo and Livermore all Little Leagues, including Danville, are part of Little League CA District 57
