Umpires
*All cancellations within 24 hours of game time should be made via phone call to Tom Hader (443)848-2221.
*Cancellations must be made no less than 2 hours before game time.
BBSC Scheduler
FEES
All Softball Divisions $65
Juniors & Minors $65
Majors $70
Babe Ruth & Colt $75 (per umpire), $110 (1 ump)
9U-10U Travel $70
11U-12U Travel $80
13U-14U Travel $75 (per umpire), $110 (1 ump)
SCHEDULING
All scheduling, including changes, continuations, make-ups, etc. (as well as any fee discrepancies) are to be handled through Tom. Phone numbers are not to be exchanged between coaches and umpires.
BBSC will provide Tom with a copy of the schedule at the beginning of the season; managers do not need to provide your game schedule to Tom in advance.
If fields are closed by the county or BBSC, BBSC will notify Tom that all games are cancelled. Any penalties/fees will be incurred by BBSC.
If managers cancel an individual game (or agree to reschedule a game), HOME TEAM must notify Tom directly. Failure to do so will result in a penalty that must be paid by the manager(s) involved. You should call or text for immediate response (email only if multiple days in advance).
Tom must be notified of all cancellations by PHONE at least 2 hours prior to game start time.
FEE ISSUES
If the umpire is not at the field 10 minutes prior to game time, call Tom at the number above. Do not call the BBSC Schedulers, as Tom is in direct contact with the umpires. If you leave a message, please indicate the following: “BBSC [Division], [Team Name], [Field], [your Name and Cell number]”.
Coach has the right to withhold $5.00 of umpire’s game fee if umpire is more than five minutes late without notification. Coach can continue to withhold an additional $5.00 every ten minutes thereafter.
Umpire should refund at least half of fee if for any PERSONAL reason he/she is unable to complete the game.
If an umpire shows up to a regularly scheduled game that has been cancelled without notification to Tom, a full fee will be due immediately. If not paid, BBSC will be billed for those games and will be charged an additional $25.00 surcharge.
If a regularly scheduled game is non-playable due to any circumstance (e.g., rain out) and an umpire shows up to the field and is then notified of the cancellation, a half fee is expected immediately.
If an umpire for any reason is required to wait around or be “on call” for more than fifteen minutes after scheduled game start time (i.e., thunder/lightning, team no show, etc.) and game is not played, a full fee is required.
If any delay lasts longer than 1 hour an additional $20.00 per hour will be required until game starts/restarts.
As long as one pitch has been thrown in a game the umpire is required to be paid a full fee. § If only one umpire shows to a two-umpire game, the single umpire is to be paid a fee and a half.
When continuing suspended games, a full fee is expected. If a team is continuing a game and then playing another full game immediately afterwards, a fee of $10.00 per inning will be charged for the continued game. A full fee will be required for the consecutive full game. One pitch constitutes an inning. Any game scheduled for more than 7 innings will be charged an additional $10.00 per inning.
All umpires will strictly adhere to white sheet rules such as mercy, time limits, run limits, etc.
An umpire has the right at any time to call forfeit against an offending team for any uncontrollable, un-sportsmanlike behavior of any kind (by a player, coach or spectator).