Umpire with the PCBS!

PCBS umpires have the opportunity to work baseball and softball games in Palatine and occasionally surrounding communities. We have umpire opportunities available for ages 14 (by May 1, 2025) and older, including adults. Opportunities for new and experienced officials. We assign games for recreation and travel teams, from age 9 up to 18 (high school).

New umpires, interested in knowing more? We provide you with training during a 5 week period in February and March. Once training is complete, we will provide you with all equipment for a $75 deposit. The deposit is returned when equipment is received back at end of season. You will need to supply dark colored shoes, and dark colored loose fitting pants. New umpires generally start with our youngest baseball and softball leagues (3rd and 4th grades). Your instructor will be available throughout season for questions to help. Games in the spring and summer are scheduled daily. The run time for a game varies, in general you should plan for 2 hours.

Returning umpires, plan to attend the specific training night for the league(s) you intend to work to review rules. For all returning officials, you do not need to complete the application process again. We will contact you via Horizon Web Ref early in 2025.

IHSA Patched umpires, you do not need to attend the training sessions, make sure to download the latest league rules from the pcbs/downloads page.

We are currently redoing the hiring process for 2025. Please do not use any old park district links. If you would like to join our crew or have any questions, email umpires@pcbs.fun.

CALLING ALL UMPIRES!

Do you LOVE the game or know someone who does?

PCBS is gearing up for the Spring Baseball & Softball season and needs Umpires. We supply the umpires for PCBS's baseball and softball games. Opportunities to work both recreational and travel level games, plus some Palatine based tournaments. Age level for games we officiate start at 3rd/4th grade and go up to post college/adult.

Opportunities for ALL levels of experience. Must be at 14 years old by May 1st.

Training is provided and begins February (date to be determined).

Apply by 2/10/25: at
Questions? Contact umpires@pcbs.fun

PCBS UMPIRE INFO:

Recruiting new and experienced umpires for 2025!

The 2025 umpire training schedule is NOT finalized yet. Baseball training is Monday nights. Softball training is Wednesday nights.

Training for both baseball and softball will most likely begin February 10 and concludes March 12. AGAIN THIS THESE DATES ARE NOT FINAL YET! We will update this page once they are finalized.

Started in 2023, the IHSA has a provisional license option for 15 & 16 yr olds. If interested, download the application and make sure to tell your PCBS assigner. We will work with interested umpires to help you navigate this new option.

Pay rates for 2025 are listed below:

IHSA patched - $80 - all games regardless of league level
IHSA provisional patched - $60 - all games regardless of league level
Bronco / D1 softball - $50
Mustang / Stallion - $45
Pinto / D2 softball - $40

Download your application today ! If you are already IHSA patched and would like to join our team you can apply after the deadline by sending your info to the below email.

Send interest to umpires@pcbs.fun.

Thank you for helping the next generation play youth sports!

David Zimmer

PCBS Umpire In Chief

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