Umpire of the year WinnersAHLL relies on our Parent/Volunteer Umpires and Junior/Youth Umpires to umpire games at the Single A, AA, AAA, & Majors level.  The time, effort, and volunteer spirit put forth by these individuals is essential to our success as a league. 

In an effort to recognize these individuals for their contributions to AHLL, our Managers, Coaches, Board Members, and other Umpires are asked to identify those individual umpires who best represent our league based upon the following criteria:

- Focus on the game, confidence, eagerness to learn and improve, willingness to accept constructive criticism, relationship with crew and others, professionalism on and off the field, proper mechanics, consistency of the strike zone, timing, appearance, hustle, and game control/demeanor

2023 UMPIRE OF THE YEAR WINNERS
Mike Magallanes - District 30 Umpire of the Year
Ryan Soteres - Adult Umpire of the Year
Aiden Garcia - Junior/Youth Umpire of the Year

In accordance with Little League International, Anaheim Hills Little League (AHLL) uses volunteer umpires (parents / guardians /adult volunteers and Junior Umpires).

Each team (Single A, AA, AAA, & Majors) is required to staff at least two league-trained umpires per season.  Umpires will be scheduled for all Intermediate, Majors, AAA, AA and Single A games as per AHLL by-laws. 

Information regarding free umpire and rules clinics is listed below and attendance is required for prospective umpires, coaches, and managers.

All necessary equipment is provided by AHLL.

AHLL endeavors to grow its Junior/Youth Umpire Program and to keep its current & former players connected with the league.

Junior/Youth Umpires may umpire games at the Single A, AA & AAA levels (and Majors level with UIC approval).  Junior/Youth Umpires must be at least 12 years of age (i.e. players in their final Little League season in our Majors Division).   12 year-old umpires are encouraged to work games with their parent/guardian. 

Umpires 13 years or older may work solo or with a partner.

Junior/Youth Umpires are paid $40 for working home plate and $30 for working the bases.  All training and equipment is provided by AHLL.  

If you are interested in umpiring, please contact the AHLL Umpire in Chief (UIC) 

Email: [email protected]

Thank you! 

AHLL Umpire in Chief (UIC)

• AHLL Umpire Program Overview PDF
  
• Umpire Mechanics PDF
  
• Two-Person Crew Rotations PDF
  
• Umpire Pre-Game Checklist PDF
  
• Foldable Pre-Game Umpire Pocket Checklist (Print, Fold, & Laminate)
  
• Little League Rule Book & Umpire Instruction Manual
  
• Umpires- Make the Right Call 2022
  
• Need to Know Rules for Coaches and Umpires - 2022
  
• AHLL Bylaws- Amended and Approved 3.16.2023.pdf
  
• Lineup Card - AHLL Fillable Lineup Card

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

- Website: Little League Umpiring 101
- Website: Close Call Sports - Breakdown of Ejections/Rules
- YouTube- MJH Baseball - Video Reviews of Baseball Rules/Plays
- Website: Baseball Rules Academy - Rules, Videos, Rule Explanations
- Website: Baseball Umpire Quizzes- Take quizzes on basic to advanced rules/decisions