BASEBALL UMPIRES ENTERING THE SYSTEM

A Level II through IV baseball umpire may apply (to the P/T Association) for a softball certification equivalency for one level below their current baseball certification level, providing they meet the criteria listed below.

A Level V baseball umpire may apply for a Level III softball equivalency, providing they meet the criteria specified for a Level III equivalency.

Criteria

1. Must provide proof of baseball certification status for the current year.
2. Must write the National Softball Exam and achieve the minimum passing grade specified in the Maintenance Criteria for that certification level.
   
3. Evaluation:

• For a Level II softball equivalency, the umpire must receive one successful local, regional or provincial/territorial Level II evaluation.
• For a Level III softball equivalency, the umpire must be evaluated at a Provincial/Territorial tournament by a Level IV or V umpire.