How do you all feel when your 'partner' shows up after the beginning of the game?
In our League, Junior Umpires are dismissed when they show up late. It's marginally acceptable to miss the Home Plate Conference (assuming an acceptable reason) but after I call 'Play', just keep on driving, do not pass go, do not collect your fee.
I think after one complete inning, they could be allowed in the game but some rat somewhere would complain I'm sure.