Become an Umpire
Subscribe to our NewsletterBecoming a BCSA Official
To join BCSA please contact Predient Paul Sjogren via email at paul.d.sjogren@gmail.com or phone at 754-234-5478
or simply fill in the registration form under the Forms Menu
Required Equipment & Purchasing Details
You will require (minimally) the following equipment to be a fastpitch official:
Equipment Needs:
- Polished, black athletic shoes. Either turf shoe or flat—bottom
- Black socks
- HEATHER GREY umpire slacks - recommend you get COMBO pants for both plate and base umpiring
- FHSAA powder blue shirt available from authorized dealers (see below)
- Black leather belt
- FHSAA NAVY cap. Get a sized one rather than an adjustable
- Officiating tools: pencil, flipping coin, indicator, NAVY ball bag(s), umpire wallet
- A mask with a throat protector
- An inside chest protector
- A cup (for men)
- Shin guards
- Protective plate shoes or shin guards with built in guards
Online Stores for Equipment Needs:
Required FHSAA POWDER BLUE logo shirts and BLUE caps available from:
