Umpire Information

1. Wear your umpire shirt! If you do not wear your shirt, you will not be paid.   
2. Take water, refreshments, and a snack with you.   
3. It is YOUR responsibility to find a replacement should you be unable to make a scheduled game. 
4. Use the website.  www.petersbaseball.org  
   Read the Mustang and Bronco rules.
   Read the “Tips for the Amateur Umpire”
   Read the Pony rules. www.pony.org
   http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/official_rules/foreword.jsp
   Read the major league rules        
5. Be Prepared!  Arrive early.  Bring a pitch counter.  Wear a protective cup. Spend some time before the game with your partner.  Introduce yourself to the managers.  Let them know you are ready to go. 
6. Be LOUD with your calls! 
7. Do not put up with complaining, swearing, dirty looks, and anything else that may make you feel uncomfortable.  Call time, get your partner and the two managers together, and tell them that it is their responsibility to control the players and fans.  Tell them that this is the first and last warning. 
8. If you have ANY problems, call me.
   Director:
   David Ploskina
   103 Country Corners Circle
   Venetia Pa 15367
   412-251-7578 Cell
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9. If you cannot get in touch with me about something important, call another board member.
   Board Members
   

               Bob Finn, 724-941-6174, 412-913-0591

               Mike Delucia, 724-942-0306, 724-884-5256

               Ken Thomas, 724-941-7415, 412-260-3951

               Keith Lewis, 724-941-4917, 412-860-5053

   Mark Sanders, 724-942-0886, 412-418-1172

   John Hilzendeger, 724-941-0935, 412-559-6450

   John Pastor, 724-941-3538, 412-973-8170

   Steve McIntosh, 724-348-5564, 724-825-1981 

10. Your pay will be given to you after the completion of the game in which you umpired.  The home team manager is responsible for payment.  You are responsible for bringing an umpire receipt with you to the game and give it to the manager that paid you.  YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE PAYMENT WITHOUT GIVING THE MANAGER A RECEIPT.  Payment is as follows:  Mustang $15, Bronco $20, Pony $20, WPTBA $35 per game.