[chapmaja]

The policy for Michigan high school should be (it isn't always followed and the MHSAA isn't always helpful).

1)If cancelled prior to the umpire leaving for the game no pay

2) If cancelled after the umpire arrives, but prior to the start, 1/3 game fee.

3) If cancelled after the start, full game fee owed.

One thing to remember with this. A DH is 2 games, with equal pay for each game. A first game cancelled prior to conculsion which also cancels the second game entitles the umpire to the first game fee only.

The Rec League I work for follows this policy.

1) Prior to leaving for game, no pay.

2) Cancelled after arrival of umpire, prior to first pitch, $10 travel fee is paid.

3) Once a game is started, pay is for full game.

4) Only games finished or in progress are paid. If a storm makes the field umplayable during game 2 of a 4 game schedule we get paid for games 1 and 2 only.


The one thing neither policy covers is while enroute to the game. After contacting the MHSAA I was told it is handled the same as when you have arrived but it hasn't started.

Our Rec League basically says you get a travel fee is cancelled within a reasonible time based on your travel. If you 2 minutes away and you are notified about is 30 minutes prior to your scheduled arrival you get nothing. If it's cancelled 30 minutes before the game, but you drive 30 plus minutes you generally get a travel fee.