The process for selection to work a World Series begins with a recommendation from the District Administrator within their district to umpire in an above-state or Regional Tournament. “Their experience will be something they won’t ever forget.” “Each volunteer umpire at our nine World Series tournaments will bring a high level of professionalism, knowledge of the game, commitment to fair play, and appreciation for players and coaches,” said Nicholas Caringi, Little League Senior Director of Operations and Education. For the second consecutive year, Little League International will support all volunteer umpires at all nine World Series events with a $400 travel stipend to help offset the costs for the men and women to attend their respective World Series events. Appointment as a member of the umpiring crew for a World Series is the highest honor that Little League can bestow on a volunteer umpire. The selection process to become a World Series umpire is lengthy and rigorous. Volunteer umpires are one of the most important aspects in the success of Little League programs around the world and in each Little League International Tournament. ![]() The events begin with the Big League Baseball World Series in Easley, S.C., on July 26 and concludes with the Little League Baseball® World Series championship game in Williamsport, Pa. Little League® Baseball and Softball has announced the selection of 113 volunteer umpires for the nine Little League World Series tournaments in 2016.
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