Umpire Equipment and Uniform Information
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 (limited number available through the league).
Equipment Loan Program
- We will issue you the required equipment, including an umpire shirt
- You will write a check for $200 to Foothill Girls Softball
- We will not cash the check, only hold it, and if the equipment is returned in good order the check will be returned as well.
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