Umpire Training

 Welcome to the KBA Umpire Crew

In KBA, we take umpire training seriously !  Providing new and returning umpires with solid training and in season support, thanks to our dedicated Umpire in Chief (UIC), John Luong, we pride ourselves with having some of the best baseball umpires in youth baseball in Ontario.   Umpires are a very important part of every baseball game and having quality umpires positively impacts the playing experience for all involved; the players, coaches, parents and spectators

First year or brand NEW to Umpiring??

Minimum age for umpiring is 12 years old. Register yourself as an umpire (see details below under >>what you need to do now>>) and attend our introduction training / evaluation session lead by John Luong on Sunday March 29th, 9am-1pm at Stittsville Public School Gymnasium (room 114).  We recommend that our first year umpires work in our Little League house league during your first year before considering training in OBA which covers the more competitive games.

2026 OBA Umpire Certification Requirements: 

All OBA Umpire training will be a "hybrid" of online self-guided learner (~2 hours) plus a 4 hour in-person Umpire Camp. Mandatory annual training for OBA umpires.

We are hosting two dates for Level 1/Level 2 Umpire Camps (only attend one date): April 12 and April 26, 1pm-5pm @ Stittsville Public School Gymnasium (room 114).

Register yourself as an umpire on our website (see details below) In early February, we will email you a link to register directly with OBA for our OBA umpire camp   OBA is taking your payment directly as part of that registration process.

Level 3 umpires: it's an Exam Year for Level 3 umpires - register at On-Deck.

OBA trained umpires can work OBA Rep/Select competitive games and Little League games.

>>What you need to do now<<

1. Register yourself as a KBA Umpire by clicking "Register" (top left of menu bar on our website), log-in, and select 'Official Registration', follow the prompts.
2. Navigate to ondeck.baseballontario.com (make an account if you don't already have one)
3. Click on 'Update My Profile' (found quickly by clicking the waffle icon, top right, click on your name/My Account//Update My Profile); scroll down to 'What is your primary role with Baseball Ontario?' and check off the correct umpire level that you will be this season.  For example, if you were a new umpire last year (level 1.1) you will check off Umpire - Level 1.2 (second year) for this year.
4. Level 3 ONLY: In My Account/Certifications you should see your umpire level and click "Buy Now"  (payable to OBA)

Little League & Newer OBA Umpire Training: 

For Umpires who want to exclusively work Little League games, we are offering a Training Session on Sunday April 19, 1pm-5pm at Stittsville Public School Gymnasium (room 114).  Level 1.1 and 1.2 OBA umpires may be invited to attend this extra training for additional support, at the discretion of our UIC. 

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KBA Umpire Development Program (open to all OBA and 3rd year + LL trained umpires)

Overall goals/vision:

1) support and build-up our umpires through increased training and comradeship while creating a "KBA Umpiring Crew" where all umpires feel safe, valued and proud to belong.

2) Provide a means for umpires to ask questions/seek clarification from the Umpire In Chief(s) (UICs) (email alias, text, FAQ etc) 

3) Provide a means for Coaches to give feedback on umpire performance at their games

4) Umpire recognition and retention plans

5) Improve umpire equipment and uniform provided by the league

KBA Advanced Umpire Certification Training: Pre-season training 

• Level 1 Umps: April 27, 2025, 2:30pm-6:30pm at Tony Graham Rec Complex, Hall A 
• Level 2 Umps: May 4, 2025, 2:30pm-6:30pm at Tony Graham Rec Complex, Hall A
• Early May: work an exhibition game under supervision and guidance of our UIC

Perks for Umps who complete this new "KBA Advanced Umpire Certification" training 

1) Game scheduling priority

2) Additional pay (+$5/game)

3) Increased knowledge & confidence

In-Season Training Plan: 

1) Early May: on-field training (by KBA UIC's) *mandatory for new umpires, beneficial for all, bring your baseball glove*

2) May-June (spring season): personal evaluation report of each umpire (by UIC) 

3) Late June: on-field positioning refresher training

4) July-Aug (summer season): 2nd personal evaluation report for each umpire (by UIC) 

Any Questions can be directed to umpsched@kanatabaseball.com