Become An Umpire
Step One: Register with WWLUA
⇒ New Umpires
1. Email your Umpire Registration and Agreement Form to registrar@wwlua.org.
2. Mail the following forms*:
- a. USL Membership Form (we need a paper copy with your signature)
- b. IRS W-9 Form
⇒ Returning Umpires
1. Renew your USL membership. Renew Here
2. Email your Umpire Registration and Agreement Form to registrar@wwlua.org.
3. Mail the following form*:
- a. USL Membership Form (we need a paper copy with your signature)
⇒ Umpires Under 18 Years Old
1. Renew your USL membership. Renew Here
(If you are new to USL, do this after your clinic session)
2. Email your Umpire Registration and Agreement Form to registrar@wwlua.org.
3. Mail the following forms*:
- a. USL Membership Form (we need a paper copy with your signature)
- b. IRS W-9 Form (only if you are new to WWLUA)
- c. Parent Consent and Authorization Form (your parent AND school must sign this form)
* Mail forms to WWLUA, Box 255, 227 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004.
Step Two: Attend a Classroom Clinic
1. New this year: Register for Class Online!
(There is a $50 fee for New Umpires.)
Returning umpires must register online for a Returning Umpire Clinic for their level. Check out our 2010 Umpire Training Calendar.
2. After your clinic, take your 2010 Umpire Test online. Choose "Washington State" as your local umpire board.
All tests must be completed by March 1st.
Step Three: Participate in On-Field Training and Rating
Umpires receive on-field training and must earn a rating in order to be qualified to umpire games.
Find your umpiring level, check out our 2010 Umpire Training Clinics, and mark your calendar.
Step Four: Request Game Assignments
Go to the WSLA League or the NWWLA League at Sportability.com to start requesting games.
Please plan 2-3 weeks in advance. If your name is not in the drop-down menu, contact registrar@wwlua.org.
Make sure you have the gear! Find it online at The Officials Corner.
