Umpires

Teams are responsible for hiring and paying for qualified, uniformed umpires for their own home games.  To facilitate this, the NSFPL negotiates a rate with the Great Lakes Officials Association (GLOA).  The rate for 2005 was $47.50/game for single games and $35 per game for double-headers.  GLOA umpiring services are expected to be limited and subject to availability; first-come, first-served.Subject to availability, the GLOA umpires NSFPL games in the 12U and 14U age groups only.  The GLOA does not cover 10U games - teams must contract with other umpires for 10U games.   Key GLOA contacts are

Organizations using the GLOA are responsible for coordinating their scheduling directly with the GLOA Scheduler, including notification of any changes.  In case of rain, there will be no charge if the GLOA Scheduler is notified 2 hours or more before game time for evening games or by 9:00 P.M. the night before for morning games.  There is a 50% charge if notification is made late and the umpire is on hand at game time.  Games forfeited or canceled for any reason without notification will be charged as full games if the umpire is on hand at game time.

For all age groups, member organizations may use GLOA umpires or retain other umpires who are properly trained and uniformed.