https://www.cypressgirlssoftball.com http://www.cypressgirlssoftball.com/why-are-people-discouraged-from-umpiring-referee <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Let’s be real—sports don’t happen without officials. Whether it’s calling balls and strikes on the diamond or keeping the game flowing on the court, referees and umpires are the backbone of fair play. But lately, fewer people are picking up the whistle or mask, and too many are hanging them up for good. So what’s driving people away from officiating? </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <a href="https://officialsdepot.com/blogs/news/why-are-people-discouraged-from-umpiring-refereeing" target="_blank"> Click here to read more... </a> </p> </div> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:29:32 GMT http://www.cypressgirlssoftball.com/why-are-people-discouraged-from-umpiring-referee thumbnail main image http://www.cypressgirlssoftball.com/cgsl-umpire-program <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/e6343565/dms3rep/multi/usa-softball-official-1-.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> CGSL Umpire Program </strong> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Want to start officiating to make some extra money? Ever had the desire to get into officiating to help our sport grow? CGSL needs you! </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> CGSL Umpire Registration - </span> </span> <a href="https://www.cypressgirlssoftball.com/user/register.aspx?d=neeyAnV7CDIAreTV1wyRXeQ5M2U0W0CR" target="_blank"> Click here </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> Requirements/Information </strong> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> Junior Umpires </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Must be 12-17 years of age. </span> </li> <li> <span> Pay is $50 per game </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> Adult Umpires </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <span> 18 years of age or older </span> </li> <li> <span> Pay is $60 per game </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> All Umpires </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Must attend either the </span> </span> <a href="https://www.usasoftballsocal.com/umpires/training-and-certification/" target="_blank"> USA softball clinic in December or another clinic </a> <span> <span> (if provided) </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Must register as an umpire through </span> </span> <a href="https://www.usasoftballsocal.com/umpires/registration/" target="_blank"> Register USA </a> </li> <li> <span> League will pay the cost of registration </span> </li> <li> <span> League will front the cost of all training and Adult Umpire will pay it back in $20 increments as they umpire games throughout the season </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> Uniform / Equipment Requirements </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Umpire shirt/pants </span> </li> <li> <span> Appropriate Footwear (for safety) </span> </li> <li> <span> Indicator (league temp provided) </span> </li> <li> <span> Ball bag (league temp provided) </span> </li> <li> <span> Shin Guards (league temp provided) </span> </li> <li> <span> Chest Protector (league temp provided) </span> </li> <li> <span> Mask (league temp provided) </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> Umpire Training </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.usasoftballsocal.com/events/category/umpires/" target="_blank"> USA Softball Umpire Clinic </a> </li> <li> <span> LA Coastline Training (TBD) </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> USA Softball Registration </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> All umpires must register through </span> </span> <a href="https://www.usasoftballsocal.com/umpires/registration/" target="_blank"> USA Softball </a> </li> <li> <span> Adult Umpires must be background checked and complete safe sport certification </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:26:08 GMT http://www.cypressgirlssoftball.com/cgsl-umpire-program thumbnail main image