DYA Baseball/Softball Youth Umpires
The DYA Youth Umpires program is open to 7th-12th graders who reside in the City of Dublin or within the Dublin City School District boundaries. Umpires work DYA Baseball & Softball Recreational League games.
New umpires must pass a baseball/softball rules test to become an umpire. Study material (DYA Umpire Study Guide & DYA Baseball/Softball Rules) is available. Applicants must score at least 75% to pass the test. A retake may be offered based on the need for umpires.
2025 Spring/Summer season: Umpires work 3rd grade and older DYA Baseball & Softball Recreational League games. Regular season games begin May 3 and the postseason tournament concludes by June 30 for most divisions. Games are played weeknights (Monday-Thursday) and Saturdays at Avery Park in Dublin.
2025 Fall season: Umpires work 4th grade and older DYA Fall Baseball & Softball League games. The fall season is September 9 through October 13. Games are played on weeknights (Monday-Thursday) at Avery Park in Dublin. Games begin between 5:30 PM and 7:15 PM with most games beginning at 6:15 PM.
Additional information regarding training clinics will be e-mailed to all registered applicants as the season approaches.
Fall 2025 Youth Baseball/Softball Umpires - Training Schedule
New Umpires:
New Umpires Training: Part 1 - Rules Test (attend only one date)
• Wednesday, August 20 from 7:30 PM to 8:15 PM at DYA Office
• Friday, August 22 from 7:30 PM to 8:15 PM at DYA Office
New Umpires Training: Part 2 - On Field Training & Equipment Distribution
• Sunday, August 24 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Avery Park Diamond #8
New Umpires Training: Part 3 - Informational Meeting & Online Scheduling Tutorial
• Sunday, August 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at DYA Office
The Part 3 training session is for both the Umpire and only one Parent (the one who manages their schedule).
Concussion Certification: Ohio Law requires all officials to be certified in concussion recognition. The free online certification course takes about 30 minutes to complete and is found at http://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2. Upon completion of the course, a certificate is issued. Concussion certification is valid for three years.
DYA Youth Umpires Program Overview: 2025 Program Overview - DYA Baseball/Softball Youth Umpires (PDF)
DYA Spring/Summer Rec Baseball Rules:
2025 DYA Baseball Rules Summary (PDF)
2025 DYA Baseball Rules: Class AA (PDF)
2025 DYA Baseball Rules: Class AAA (PDF)
2025 DYA Baseball Rules: Junior Pony (PDF)
DYA Fall Baseball Rules:
2025 DYA Fall Baseball Rules Summary (PDF)
2025 DYA Baseball Rules: Class AA (PDF)
2025 DYA Baseball Rules: Class AAA (PDF)
2025 DYA Baseball Rules: Junior Pony (PDF)
DYA Rec Softball Rules:
2025 DYA Softball Rules: Minor & Major Leagues (PDF)
Softball Look-Back Rule (PDF)
DYA Youth Umpires Training Materials:
DYA Umpire Study Guide: Baseball & Softball and Umpiring Basics (PDF)
DYA Umpire Study Guide: Fair or Foul (PDF)
For more information about DYA Rec Baseball & Rec Softball, visit the program webpages:
DYA Recreational Baseball
DYA Recreational Softball
Questions? Email [email protected]