Uniform and Equipment
To umpire well is to umpire with pride and respect. It isn’t just about your performance on the diamond that counts; how you present yourself in your uniform goes a long way in gaining the respect of the teams, as well as your fellow crew members.
The Umpire’s Uniform
- Navy Blue Cap
- Light Blue Shirt - Softball Australia logo once accredited
- White or Navy Blue Under Shirt - crew to wear same colour
- Black or Navy Blue Belt
- Navy Blue Trousers
- Black or Navy Blue Socks
- Black Shoes - Polished
- Navy Blue Jacket - Softball Australia logo once accredited
- Navy Blue Ballbag – Plate umpire only
In addition to the uniform, umpires are also required to have the following equipment:
- Mask - black mask with throat protector
- Chest protector - black or navy chest protector, to be worn under umpire shirt
- Leg guards - black or navy blue leg guards to be worn under trousers
- Athletic Protector - for male & female umpires
- Indicator (counter) - used in left hand
- Plate Brush - Carry in pocket, brush pouch or ball bag; to clean home plate, pitchers plate and bases
- Line-up card holder - used by plate umpire; keeps line-up cards dry and allows hard surface for writing
- Pen/pencil - plate umpire to make changes on line-up card (carried in ball bag).
- Sunglasses - conservative, non-reflective
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