Different Ratings and their Requirements:
Youth Rating (Junior members only)
- Under 18 years of age or in High School and is qualified to umpire Youth Level games for games in which the participants are 2 age groups younger than the umpire.
- Attend a basic training clinic that is conducted by a District or above rated umpire.
- Score 80% or above on the written test annually.
- Complete an on-field session of any manner of play (scrimmages, half field, or indoor) during which feedback is given.
The rating is awarded for one year.
Youth Rating (Adult)
- Under 18 years of age or in High School and is qualified to umpire Youth Level games for games in which the participants are 2 age groups younger than the umpire.
- Attend a basic training clinic that is conducted by a District or above rated umpire.
- Score 80% or above on the written test annually.
- Complete an on-field session of any manner of play (scrimmages, half field, or indoor) during which feedback is given.
The rating is awarded for one year.
Apprentice Rating (Adult members only)
- An adult umpire who is qualified to umpire Youth level games, Middle School games, High School Junior Varsity games and some High School Varsity games.
- Attend a basic training clinic that is conducted by a District or above rated umpire.
- Score 80% or above on the written test annually.
- Complete an on-field session of any manner of play (scrimmages, half field, or indoor) during which feedback is given.
The rating is awarded for one year.
Local Rating (Adult members only)
- An adult umpire who is qualified to umpire all Youth level games, Middle School games, High School Junior Varsity and Varsity games. A Local Umpire who has renewed her rating may also qualify to umpire some college games.
- Attend a basic training clinic that is conducted by a District or above rated umpire.
- Score 86% or above on the written test annually.
- Complete an on-field rating session during a game situation. (See “Rating Grid”.)
The rating is awarded for one or two years. A renewal rating may be granted for a maximum of 3 years.
District Rating (Adult members only)
- An adult umpire who is qualified to umpire all Youth level games, Middle School games, High School Junior Varsity and Varsity games, and a variety of college level games.
- Attend a training clinic that is conducted bya National, National Emeritus, or International rated umpire.
- Score 90% or above on the written test annually.
- Complete an on-field rating session at a WDOC approved District Rating venue.
The rating is awarded for one or two years. A renewal rating may be granted for a maximum of 3 years.
National Rating (Adult members only)
- A National Umpire is an adult umpire who is qualified to umpire all Youth level games, Middle School games, High School Junior Varsity and Varsity games, and all college level games.
- A new National Umpire candidate must attend a National Clinic that is conducted by a National, National Emeritus, or International rated umpire. A renewing National Umpire must attend the USL National Convention or a National clinic in her renewal year.
- Must score 92% or above on the written test annually.
- Must complete an on-field rating session at a WDOC approved National Rating venue.
The rating is awarded for one or three years. A renewal rating may be granted for a maximum of 4 years.
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