Contact Dale Leubner, FRB Umpire-in-Chief, with any umpire-related questions
District Rules
Rec Regular Season and Playoff Rules
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Umpire Communications Presentation
Here is a great and detailed document on umpire communications (signals and verbal) - Umpire Communications Presentation.
It covers communication with players, coaches, fans, and with other umpires. Please pay special attention to umpire-to-umpire communications as this will improve working as a team on the field
FRB Umpire Training Presentation (2015 ver)
Click Here For FRB Umpire Traning Presentation (PDF)
This the Umpire Training presentation. Please download it for reference throughout the upcoming season. You are expected to know the information contained in this document (subject of course to any subsequent rule changes).
Please note: the Rec time limit rules in the presentation are not current. They will be updated on the website prior to the start of the season.
Babe Ruth Rule Book (2022 version + 2022 Rule Changes)
Umpire Resources
NATIONAL UMPIRE ASSOCIATION
The National Umpire Association of Babe Ruth League offers an official program for umpires serving all of Babe Ruth Leagues divisions where professionalism, integrity, and love for the game is promoted. Membership assures a thorough knowledge of the rules of Babe Ruth League Inc. and their application on the field.
Introduction to Umpiring
The USA Baseball Online Education Center provides online training courses and programs focused on key aspects of the game of baseball for players, parents, coaches and umpires. For umpires, the Online Education Center offers many resources including the free Introduction to Umpiring course, hosted by Major League umpire, Dale Scott, which provides umpires with a working knowledge of basic procedures and standards within the game.