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2026 USUA By-Laws - Proposed Changes AS OF MARCH 12, 2026
THIS SERVES AS NOTICE: Utah State Umpire Association By-Laws Proposed Changes COMING SOON!!
2026 USUA Baseball Umpires Needed!!!
Utah State Umpire Association is now accepting 2026 applications. Come and join the camaraderie of our umpire group, have fun and get paid!!
Learn More***IMPORTANT DATE CHANGES 01/23/2026***
UPDATE YOUR CALENDAR 1) PRO LOOK ALL IN TOURNAMENT IS on April 30th NOT May 8th 2) Adding SU Baseball Tournament July 17th in Nephi 3) NCS - Orem July 24th 4) The Baseball Convention - OREM July 30th
USUA Umpire Ejection Protocols
When we eject a player, coach, or fan it can have big effects on the game and the umpires. There are certainly times when an IMMEDIATE EJECTION is in order, BUT USUA ejection policy is as follows: Verbal Warning (notate on the form). Written Warning to player/s & Coach/es are restricted to the dugout -Written Warning to Fans; are to relocate to the outfield fence (notate on the form). EJECTION - this happens without any further warnings... If the individual/s continue after the written warning is given (again notate). Fill out the form below, call Owen Lambourne, Ryan Larsen or the board member rep. to describe the incident immediately after the game. If threats are made stop the game request someone in charge of the fields call the police/ if they won't you do! There is a Google Docs Link below to fill out online.
Learn MoreNO Buckets on the Field
Buckets create physical hazards on the fields for players and umpires and interfere with competitive game play.
Arbiter Tournament Communications
USUA Protocols on Arbiter Communication should ALWAYS be in writing: WENDI WILL SEND TOURNAMENT INVITES AS AN EMAIL... IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FILL OUT THE TOURNAMENT REQUEST FORM AND APPLY YOUR BLOCKS IN ARBITER!!!!!!!! TOURNAMENT REQUEST FORM
Learn More4-5 Game Assignments in a day!!!
USUA Protocols are that an umpire SHOULD only work 4-5 games per day. 1) It is to keep umpires fresh and focused to call the best game they can, especially in hot and/or other weather situations. 2) IF we have a surplus of umpires for a particular day for a league or tournament (which happens OCCASIONALLY) each member of the Association pays their dues and has the right to work games as much as the other members of the Association. IF a decision is required on who to use for a tournament our ARBITER will send the HIGHEST RANKED UMPIRE AVAILABLE. (Ranking come from the Points and Reward System listed on the website!) 3) Due to umpire shortages this may change at the Arbiters discretion and they MAY assign additional games in a day WITH BOARD/PRESIDENT/ VP APPROVAL at the time of need required.
Only 2 On-Deck Batters.
Only two players\batters will be timing pitches. The plate and base umpires should watch and observe the offensive area in front of the dugout and batters circle for the two batters , from the time USUA umpires take the field, at the beginning of each half inning, and on pitcher change. This is a safety issue where umpires, players and coaches have been injured due to players NOT paying attention to their surroundings.
Warm-Up Battery on the Field
Warm up battery or bullpen on the field is required to have a spotter. This can be a coach or a player (with a batters helmet) to stand behind the pitcher/ catcher exposed to being hit in the back with a foul ball. Battery - defined as pitcher and a catcher.
Coaches on the field
Two (2) each of Coaches ONLY at a time on the playing field not including the base coaches. On offense a team may have up to four (4) coaches INCLUDING base coaches... On defense only two (2) coaches may be out of the dugout.
2026 LEAGUE RULES
Brighton Rules
Here are the Brighton Youth Baseball Rules. Fields: Alta Canyon - Bywater Park
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Eagle Mountain Baseball
Eagle Mountain Baseball play the Wasatch League Rule Set Fields: Cory B. Wride Memorial Park
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Hunter Cyprus
Hunter Cyprus - MLB/ Cal Ripken - Babe Ruth League Rules Fields: Hunter Park - Oquirrh Park - Southwood Park (Winski Field)
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Murray Liberty Rules
Here are the Murray Youth Baseball Rules. Fields: Grant Park - Willow Pond Park - Ken Price Ball Park
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Ogden Rules
Here are the Ogden City Comp Youth Baseball Rules Fields: 4TH Street Park - Fort Buenaventura Park - Weber County Fair Grounds
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Olympus Baseball
Olympus Baseball play the Wasatch League Rule Set Fields: Evergreen Jr High
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Park City Baseball
Park City Baseball play the Wasatch League Rule Set Fields: Park City Sports Complex - Park City High School
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Riverton Baseball
Riverton Baseball play the Wasatch League Rule Set Fields: C.R. Hamilton Park
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Salt Lake Stars Baseball
Salt Lake Stars Baseball play the Wasatch League Rule Set Fields: Sherwood Park
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SLC Summer League
Here are the SLC Summer League Baseball Rules. Fields: Herman Franks Park
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South Jordan Baseball
South Jordan Baseball plays the Wasatch League Rule Set Fields: South Jordan City Park
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Southeast Valley Baseball
Southeast Valley Baseball play the Wasatch League Rule Set Fields: Galena Park
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Swarm LEAGUE Baseball
Swarm Baseball play the Wasatch League Rule Set Fields: West Valley Park- Oquirrh Park THIS IS THE LEAGUE RULES ONLY!! NOT THE TOURNAMENT RULES!!
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Utah Prep League by UBA
UBA plays the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Rules. Exceptions: 1)Wednesday games are no time limit. 7 innings or darkness. 2) Saturday games no new inning after 2 hours. 3) HS run rules 15 after 3 - 10 after 5. 4) Teams can hit 9/10 if agreed before game hitting 11 is okay. 5) Free defense subs. 6) All HS rules apply after these exceptions.
CR/BR League Rules
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OBR 2025 MLB Rulebook
These are the 2025 Rules governing MLB, we will be using this copy for 2026.
Learn MoreUSUA 2026 Meetings & CAMPS
Umpire Camp teaching basic to intermediate level umpire skills and mechanics.
Umpire Camp teaching basic to intermediate level umpire skills and mechanics.
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This camp is by INVITATION ONLY. It is on-field paid experience, and is an extension of the USUA AM & PM Umpire Camps. This will teach basic to intermediate level umpire skills and mechanics to attendees. This Camp is staffed by USUA umpires specifically for the Riverton Baseball Umpires and those invited to attend and gain additional experience. This is done on the baseball fields pending weather.
This camp is by INVITATION ONLY. It is on-field paid experience, and is an extension of the USUA AM & PM Umpire Camps. This will teach basic to intermediate level umpire skills and mechanics to attendees. This Camp is staffed by USUA umpires specifically for the Riverton Baseball Umpires and those invited to attend and gain additional experience. This is done on the baseball fields pending weather.
USUA 2026 Tournaments
This Tournament is by invitation only.
This Tournament is by invitation only.
2026 TOURNAMENT RULES
Better Baseball Tournaments
Better Baseball Tournament Rule Utah exceptions supersede USSSA Rules
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USUA Information
Here are the Quiz Questions for you to review take the quiz in the USUA News Section
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2025 USUA Quiz Center
2026 Definition Test
2026 Definitions Quiz 25 Question 4 points each. Study up and OPEN THE BOOKS ON THIS WEBSITE!!
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USUA Board & Contacts
Owen Lambourne
USUA President
USUA Board Representative to: All affairs of the Utah State Umpire Association, Bingham Baseball League, Riverton Baseball League, Utah High School Athletic Association (UHSAA), & Wasatch Baseball Leagues
Ryan Larsen
USUA Vice President
USUA Board Representative to: All In Prolook Baseball Tournaments, Better Baseball Tournaments, Cal Ripken - Babe Ruth District & State Baseball Tournament, Ogden City Baseball, Mueller Park Baseball, Nixon Strong Baseball Tournament, Swarm Baseball Tournaments, & Tooele Baseball Tournament
Ray Gonzales
USUA Board Member 1
USUA Board Representative to: Central City Baseball, Hunter/ Cyprus Baseball, & Rosepark Baseball
Ken Wooster
USUA Board Member 2
USUA Board Representative to: Crown Colony Baseball, Murray Baseball, & Taylorsville Baseball
Ryan Jenkins
USUA Board Member - 3
Ryan has been a dedicated umpire for several years, always looking to improve his skill level and teach/ mentor others.
Avery Holton
USUA Board Member 4
USUA Board Representative to: Eagle Mountain Baseball, Lone Peak Baseball, & Utah County
Wendi Larsen
Arbiter - Scheduling
Wendi is a dedicated umpire arbiter game assigner, that goes to great lengths to take care of the leagues and tournaments for USUA umpire services.
Tom Colligan
USUA Executive Secretary
Tom is a dedicated umpire, learn all possible that he can get his hands on!!
Don Anderson
USUA Executive Treasurer
Don is a dedicated umpire, and father. Keeps USUA umpires outfitted in our attire and a diligent bookkeeper for the financial obligations.
Whitley George
USUA Social Media Admin
Whitley is a passionate umpire and fun & caring individual who love to help!
Mindy Witt
USUA Social Media Admin
Mindy is a passionate umpire and youth advocate. A fun individual who loves to help!
Kryz Bingham
USUA Crew Chief Director
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Professional Youth Baseball Umpiring
Expert rule enforcement and game management to ensure fair and competitive play at all levels of Youth Baseball
Baseball Umpire Training & Certifications
Basic to intermediate training programs, including camps, on-field training tournaments, testing on MLB and NFHS Baseball rules, designed to certify aspiring umpires in the art and responsibilities of officiating today's youth baseball games. Start with us today
Baseball Game Rule Advisory
Providing teams and leagues with rule interpretations, clarifications, and updates to maintain the integrity of the sport of baseball.
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