2026 BASEBALL/SOFTBALL YOUTH UMPIRES
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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.
2026 Spring/Summer season: Umpires work 3rd-8th grade DYA Baseball & Softball Recreational League games. Regular season games begin May 2 and the postseason tournament concludes by June 27. Games are played weeknights (Monday-Thursday) and Saturdays at Avery Park in Dublin.
2026 Fall season: Umpires work 4th-9th grade DYA Fall Baseball & Softball League games. The fall season is early September through mid-October. Games are played on weeknights (Monday-Thursday) at Avery Park in Dublin. Games begin between 5:30 PM and 7:15 PM.
Additional information regarding training clinics will be e-mailed to all registered applicants as the season approaches.
Spring/Summer 2026 Youth Umpires Training Schedule
New umpires
New Umpires Training: Part 1 - Rules Test (attend only one date)
• Friday, April 17 from 7:30 PM to 8:15 PM at DYA Office
• Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at DYA Office
• Saturday, April 25 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at DYA Office
New Umpires Training: Part 2 - On Field Training (attend only one date)
• Sunday, April 19 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Avery Park Diamond #8
• Sunday, April 26 from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Avery Park Diamond #8
New Umpires Training: Part 3 – On Field Training & Equipment Distribution
• Sunday, April 26 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at Avery Park Diamond #8
New Umpires Training: Part 4 - Informational Meeting & Online Scheduling Tutorial (attend only one date)
• Sunday, April 26 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at DYA Office
• Monday, April 27 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at DYA Office
The Part 4 training session is for both the Umpire and only one Parent (the one who manages their schedule). Attend only one date.
Returning Umpires
Returning Umpires Training - On-Field Training & Equipment Distribution (attend only one date)
• Sunday, April 19 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at Avery Park Diamond #8
• Sunday, April 26 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Avery Park Diamond #8
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 Training Materials:
DYA Baseball Rules
DYA Softball Rules
For more information about DYA Baseball & Softball, visit the program webpages:
DYA Spring/Summer Recreational Baseball
DYA Spring/Summer Recreational Softball
Questions?
Email: office@dya.com