Umpires

Umpires Wanted

The Nelson Baseball Association is seeking passionate and energetic players, parents, and fans who are interested in joining our incredible team of provincially certified umpires! Being an umpire is a great way to support our local baseball community and can lead to amazing opportunities to umpire baseball at tournaments and championships all across BC and Canada.

The membership dues to become an umpire are currently:

• 12-13 years of age - $35
• 14+ years of age - $65

*as of December 31, 2025

Umpire training in BC is a hybrid system of an online and an in-person clinic instructed by the BC Baseball Umpires Association (BCBUA). You can attend any in-person clinic in the province to obtain your certification.

Umpires 19+ must pass a criminal record check before being eligible to officiate games. (This is conducted at no cost to the umpire.)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our Umpire in Chief for more information.

Become an Umpire (Level 1)

Step 1: Register/Renew your membership with the BCBUA.

Step 2: Register for and complete the online clinic.

Step 3: Register for and attend an in-person clinic, either locally or anywhere in BC. The Level 1/2 Umpire Clinic will be held in Nelson on Sunday, April 27.

Step 4: Take and achieve a passing grade on the exam contained in the online clinic.

The BCBUA's Roadmap to Excellence explains the steps required to attain all 5 levels of umpire in BC. (This document is from 2018 and some information may have changed in recent years.)

Game Availability & Assignments

Please submit your availability for officiating games here:

Umpire Availability Form

 You can view your assigned games here:

Game Assignments

Questions, Concerns, Commendations, and Complaints

Please direct all correspondence regarding umpires to the Umpire in Chief.