2024 Umpire Clinics
There are three options for the 2024 Softball Canada Umpire Clinics. You must complete both the theory AND mechanics portions to be eligible for certification. The cost for all clinics this season is $20.
Level 1/Junior Softball Canada Umpire Clinic - Okotoks
Sunday, March 17th
Cavalry FC Fieldhouse - Aldersyde
This is a Level 1 Certification clinic, open to all NEW umpires or anyone with less than 3 years of experience. This will include both in-person theory and mechanics sessions.
Register HERE
Level 1/Junior and Senior Softball Canada Umpire Clinics - Airdrie
Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th
United Safety Training Facility - Airdrie
This is our annual umpire clinic open to all new or returning umpires including both in-person theory and mechanics sessions.
Junior Clinic - Open to all NEW or returning umpires
Senior Clinic - Open to all returning umpires with more than 3 years of experience
Register HERE
ONLINE Level 1 Clinic + In Person Mechanics Sessions
Theory - completed online at your leisure on the ASUA website
Mechanics - completed IN PERSON on Sunday, April 14th concurrently with the Junior Clinic in Airdrie (See above)
This will require two different registration forms.
Theory - Register HERE
Mechanics - Register HERE and select Mechanics Session ONLY - Sunday
Level 1 Certification
The Calgary Minor Softball Association (CMSA) contracts us to cover league games in certain divisions. This typically includes High School Division 1 and 2, U15 Division 1 and 2, and U13 Division 1 as well as tournaments. If you intend to umpire ONLY at any other divisions (ie. U9, U11, or any Division 3 games) you do not need a certification.
Certification allows you to work PAID league games, receive access to mentorship, equipment rentals and other supports throughout the season. Once you have completed the umpire clinic including both theory and mechanics sessions AND have passed the Level 1 Exam, you are eligible to register to be a Level 1 Umpire!
For more information on what happens after the Level 1 Clinic, please the Become an Umpire page.
There is a $75 cost for certification, and more information will be shared at the clinics. This fee covers your insurance, and gives you access to mentorship, our equipment loaning program and additional training throughout the year. You are able to earn up to $50 back on your Level 1 Fees as follows: if you work 6 assigned league or tournament games you can receive a $25 credit. If you work 10 assigned league or tournament games you can receive the full $50 credit. This would be added as a credit to your monthly paycheque.