Umpire Information

Our umpires play a critical role for our league working more than 200 games during the season. Yes, YOU can work as an umpire for FGSL!

Youth Umpires

  • Being a youth umpire is a great way to give back by being a role model for younger players and to deepen your understanding of the game. Plus, you get paid! 
  • Many of our umpires are also players for FGSL, Foothill Gold, and local high schools – we can work with your schedule for your umpire assignments. 
  • Youth Umpires must be at least 13 years of age and have played at least 2 years with Foothill Girls Softball, USA Softball, or a youth baseball program. 
  • Foothill Girls Softball will cover the $50 USA Softball Registration fee for all youth umpires that work 5 or more games for the league.

Pay (Youth) Fall/Spring League: $50 per game

Adult Umpires

  • Adult umpires are the backbone of any successful youth softball program and we invite you to participate. 
  • We’ll provide training, lend you equipment through our equipment loan program, and will work with your schedule for umpire assignments. Plus, you’ll get paid for your games! 
  • No experience required! Everyone starts somewhere.
  • Foothill Girls Softball will cover the USA Softball Registration and background check fees for all adult umpires that work for the league.

Pay (Adult) Fall / Spring League: $70 per game

Umpire Equipment and Uniform

The proper uniform for FGSL umpires include the following:

  • Grey or Navy Blue pants (worn over your shin guards)
  • Powder blue FGSL shirt issued by the league (worn over your chest protector)
  • Black shoes, socks, and belt.
  • Optional FGSL Umpire hat (available to purchase). USA Softball certified umpires may wear an ASA/USA Softball hat.

Umpire equipment:

All plate umpires must be properly equipped before stepping on the field for a game. This is for your safety. Equipment includes:

Safety Equipment

  • Mask
  • Chest Protector (worn under your shirt)
  • Shin Guards (worn under your pants)
  • Cup for male umpires
  • Optional: Umpire plate shoes (not provided by the league)

Other necessary equipment

  • Indicator (held in left hand)
  • Ball bag (worn on belt)
  • Plate brush (kept in ball bag or pocket)
  • Timer devise

Quick Links

Are you interested in working as an Umpire? Read on and apply here: Umpire Youth Application OR Umpire Adult Application

Do you have feedback on our umpire program? Please fill out our FGSL Umpire Survey.

Do you have a question for our Umpire in Chief? Email umpireinchief@fgsl.org