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Message from The Chief Umpire

Hello SCLL managers, coaches and families! My name is Nick Schaefer and along with being a San Clemente Little League parent, I'm on the Board as the Chief Umpire.  As you are all by now well aware, SCLL can't function without a cadre of volunteers at a myriad of positions, specifically, umpires. It is my goal to provide the necessary training and information to all of the volunteers so that we can provide our kids with the best learning environment possible. As an umpire you are responsible for the management of the game and to be the biggest advocate for good sportsmanship on the field. We want our players to compete at a high level throughout each of the divisions and our umpires play a major role in that success. Thank you all for volunteering your time both on and off the field!

Division A: Umpires cover their own child's games.  No points awarded/necessary for A. The 
visiting team provides a plate umpire, the home team provides a base umpire. Must have 2 umpires to start a game and all potential umpires still need to be trained and have a background check.

Divisions AA-AAA-Majors: Team points are determined once the teams are formed and the amount of games has been established. Six (6) points will be awarded for the plate umpire's team and four (4) points will be awarded for the base umpire's team. It is imperative that managers find umpires to cover their games so that SCLL will not have to enforce any penalties as stated in the local rulebook. 

Respectfully, 

Nick Schaefer
SCLL Chief Umpire

Upcoming Clinics

All umpires are required to be trained every year. The 2023 Umpire training clinics are scheduled as listed below. The combo clinic is both mechanics and classroom. If none of the dates listed below work for your schedule, please look at the District 68 Little League web site for other towns offering classes.

2023 Dates:


SCLL Umpire Training
Saturday, January 28th - 10:00-12:00 @ Vista Hermosa Field #3 and #4

District 68 Umpire Rules Clinic (Rookie Level - Basic Rules)
Monday, February 13th - 6:00 - 9:00 @ Norman Murray Center, Mission Viejo

District 68 Umpire Mechanics Clinic
Sunday, February 19th - 12:00 - 5:00 @ Cox Sports Park, Ladera Ranch

District 68 Umpire Clinic (veterans/situations)
Tuesday, February 21st - 6:00 - 9:00 @ Norman Murray Center, Mission Viejo

District 68 JUMPER (junior umpires 12+) Mechanics Clinic
Sunday, February 26th - 12:00 - 3:00 location TBD

District 68 Blue Crew Meeting for Umpires (situations, speakers)
Sunday, March 5th - 6:00 location TBD

District 68 Umpire Make-Up Clinic
Tuesday, March 7th -time TBD @ Norman Murray Center, Mission Viejo

District 68 Blue Crew Meeting for Umpires (situations, speakers)
Sunday, April 2nd - 6:00 @ location TBD


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