This league is notorious for incidents like this one. The league is supposed to pay before the game but they do whatever they want. One crew only got half a game fee because the game got rained out in the 4th inning.
Does your association have a written contract with this league? Even in summer ball we have a written contract that spells everything out about the fees.
In your example, too bad it rained but you should get full fee. In the association I belong to we are paid right up front before game starts. If a downpour should suddenly occur we still get full fair.
Contact your assigner and explain your situation to him. You and your partner shouln't have to discuss fees with the owner - that's the assigner's job.
As far as this league being notorious for the kinds of things mentioned in your thread - that must be corrected before something bad happens. NCAA has strict conduct rules during regular season - what happens in the summer? thrown by the wayside?
Not allowing umpires to leave a game - police should have been called immediately.
Depending upon the fees - sounds like this league isn't worth it.
Good luck!
Pete Booth
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