With spring fast approaching, we are gearing up for a new season of baseball here at OWLL, and that includes registering our umpires for the 2026 season. In addition to welcoming back returning umpires, OWLL is recruiting new and experienced umpires for the 2026 season. Children (aged 12 by Aug 31, 2026) and adults are welcome, no experience needed - we provide the training.
This is a great way for parents to stay involved in OWLL while their child plays. For more information on what it is involved with umpiring, please see the
‘Umpires’ section of our website.
All umpires who wish to work with OWLL need to register this year with Sportsheadz (using their account from last year if returning). Information about Sportsheadz accounts can be found
here on our website. Please register as an umpire here:
https://register.sportsheadz.com/association/191 — registration opens March 5th, and the form will be in your "relevant registrations" on this page.
Our in-class umpire clinic has been booked for Saturday, April 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sir Robert Borden High School Room 264 (Cafeteria) - 131 Greenbank Road. Attendance is mandatory for all beginner umpires (first or second year); however, we would like ALL OWLL umpires to attend the clinic, as it is a good opportunity to brush up on rules and mechanics. Please bring a pen and paper along with your running shoes and jacket, as we will be doing some mechanics work (outside on the diamond, weather permitting). Pizza lunch will be provided, and this clinic is absolutely free of charge!
There will also likely be an on-field training session during the first week of the spring regular season that we would encourage you to attend to get some real game experience before going onto the field. Please stay tuned for further information on this in the spring.
If you have any trouble with registration, please contact our Communications Coordinator (and fellow umpire), Krista Gray-Donald, at
[email protected]. If you have questions on the training course or on umpiring in general, please contact Colin McAnulty, our UIC at
[email protected].