Become a CABL Umpire
Umpires are part of what makes CABL real baseball. Join the CABL umpire crew, get your CABL umpire kit as our thank-you, and work competitive adult games around Charlotte.
Why umpire for CABL
- Real, competitive baseball. Premier 18+ (9 innings), Masters 35+ on Sundays (9 innings) and Classic 45+ on Fridays (7 innings).
- One organization. Umpires are part of CABL, alongside players, managers and officers.
- Your CABL umpire kit. The kit is our thank-you for working our games.
How to become a CABL umpire
Proposed, pending officer approval
- Send the interest form below. Your experience and the divisions and days you can work.
- Register in The Futures App. The CABL team sends you the registration link. Registration covers the league waiver, the conduct acknowledgement and your kit sizes.
- Sign the waiver and agreement. Sign the Umpire Services Agreement. The Treasurer requests your W-9 separately and securely before your first payment.
- Get your kit by opening day. Target: kit issued by opening day; assignments are not held for kit delivery.
Umpire interest form
FAQ
When do I get my kit?
Target: kit issued by opening day; assignments are not held for kit delivery.
How will I get my assignments?
By email, with the managers of both teams and CABL league operations cc’d. Reply to accept or decline. Arrive 30 minutes before game time. Proposed, pending officer approval
Can I umpire if I also play in CABL?
Yes, you can play and umpire. You can never umpire a game involving your own team. Proposed, pending officer approval
What happens if a game is rained out or changed?
You get an email with “CHANGE” or “CANCELLED” at the start of the subject line. Proposed, pending officer approval