Create your own schedule. Spend summers on the field making money. Receive advanced training by experienced umpires.

Lawrence Umpire Academy is a great way for adults and students age 13+ to earn money while spending time on the baseball and softball field.

Our Cadet Umpire Training course covers the basics in umpiring and controlling a youth softball or baseball game. You’ll learn the rules and how to apply them to real game situations. Taught by Lawrence Township adult umpires with over 20 years of professional experience,  you’ll be certified to work Lawrence Little League Rookies and Minors Games at the conclusion of the session.

Cadets set their own game schedule and can work when they are free. 
Games are weeknights from 6-8pm, and Saturdays at 11 or 1pm. Sunday and Tournament work is available at higher pay.


2023 TRAINING COURSE NOW AVAILABLE

Click here to register for Umpire Training or Be Notified of Future Courses 

Little League District 12 is conducting a five-week training course that will allow Lawrence Umpires to be certified for games anywhere in District 12, as well as to umpire games for other associations (such as Travel Leagues).

If you have previously taken our one-day umpire training course, we strongly recommend this more advanced course as it will equip you to handle more situations and create more opportunities for you to get paid. 

DISTRICT 12 COURSE DATES:
January 31, February 7-14-21-28
6-8pm
Hamilton Library, 1 Justice Samuel A Alito Jr Way, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619

While District 12 charges a fee for this training, Lawrence Little League will cover this for all Township residents that wish to attend thanks to e generous grant to our Umpire Academy.

You Will Learn:

• Calling Balls and Strikes
• Conducting a Pre-Game Coaches Meeting
• How To Keep A Game Moving 
• Safety Considerations
• Getting an angle on plays and making calls

You Will Receive:

• Plate Brush
• Indicator
• Ball Bag
• Hat
• Umpire Shirt
• Umpire’s Manual
• Umpire’s Little League Patch
  

Academy graduates earn $30 for each LTJBSA game they umpire, with bonus pay issued for reaching game totals in a season.
Umpires are paid immediately after their game.