Are you Interested in Umpiring for
Oakville Minor Baseball Association this Summer?
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This message is for new and returning umpires for the 2026 Season. You can scroll down to find the heading that applies to you for an update.
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*BEING AN UMPIRE*
Umpires must be at least 13 years of age by May 1, 2026 (we do allow 12 year olds to umpire but they will officiate house league games only for 2 years, starting with 9U). We are always looking for adult umpires to certify and parent/child partners is a great experience!
As an umpire, you're in charge of making a variety of subjective calls and rulings over the course of a baseball game. While this can be a lot of fun, it can also be challenging but we are always here to support you and answer any questions you may have. We ensure new umpires start out on House League games where there is less pressure and this provides them lots of opportunity to gain experience and become more comfortable making calls. Umpiring is a great way to build confidence. For many young umpires, this will be their first paying job which is both exciting and rewarding!
*NEW UMPIRES*
Umpire certification will be a combination of the following (both are required for certification):
Online Training - this will consist of modules to complete which will focus on the basics of umpiring, rules, positioning etc. by watching videos and taking quizzes. This takes about 2 hours total but can be broken down by module if you cannot complete the 2 hours in one sitting.
In-person Camp - you will receive in-person instruction and mentoring on how to make calls, positioning etc. and will be based on what you have learned from the on-line training.
Completion of both the online and in-person components is required for certification.
Next step - scroll down to Registration for New and Returning Umpires
*RETURNING LEVEL 1 and 2 UMPIRES*
Log in to your OnDeck Profile at https://ondeck.baseballontario.com/
When updating your profile in OnDeck, select the role that is one level higher than your 2025 certification.
Examples:
A Level 1.1 umpire in 2025 would select the Level 1.2 role
A Level 1.2 umpire in 2025 would select the Level 2.1 role
A Level 2.1 umpire in 2025 would select the Level 2.2 role
A Level 2.2 umpire in 2025 would select the Level 2.3 role
A Level 2.3 umpire in 2025 would select the Level 3 role. See information below for returning Level 3 umpires.
If you are uncertain of the certification role you should select, contact umpire@playoba.ca.
Completion of both the online and in-person components is required for certification.
Next step - scroll down to Registration for New and Returning Umpires
*REGISTRATION FOR NEW AND RETURNING UMPIRES*
Baseball Ontario has made some changes with their registration process for Level 1/2 Umpire Camps for 2026 so please read carefully.
Please follow the steps below to complete your 2026 certification and register for your umpire camp. You must complete Step One before moving to Step Two.
STEP ONE
Use the Step One document attached and complete steps 1 through 10.
• Set your password. You must use the same email address you used in ONDeck in 2025.
• Register and pay for certification.
Access Step One here
STEP TWO
Use the Step Two document attached and begin at step 11.
• Register for your local association umpire camp.
Access Step Two here
• Link: https://www.registeroba.ca/event-details/u26-38-oakville-minor-baseball-association-06-00-pm-2026-04-20-18-00
Baseball Oakville Level 1/2 Camp Dates Available (pick one to attend):
April 20 from 6:00-10:00pm - White Oaks Secondary School 1330 Montclair Drive
April 27 from 6:00-10:00pm - White Oaks Secondary School 1330 Montclair Drive
If you are not available to attend one of our camps, you can check to see what is available through other associations.
If you have any questions, please contact Umpire@playoba.ca
*NEW OR RETURNING LEVEL 3 UMPIRES*
2026 is a Super Camp year. You should have received an email with camp date options and registration instructions. Contact umpire@playoba.ca if you did not receive an email.
*VOLUNTEER SCREENING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT UMPIRES (18+)*
All adult umpires (18 years and older) must also complete volunteer screening requirements in addition to the specific requirements of their umpire level.
The screening requirements vary depending on which of 3 risk categories you have been placed in by your Local Association. If you are unsure, contact your local scheduler to determine your risk category ([email protected]).
You will find more details in the Umpire Zone of the ONDeck app.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to our UIC Robert Dickenson at [email protected] and/or our Umpire Scheduler Heidi Dombek at [email protected].
Thank you for your interest!