8U rules conundrum

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

But my question is why are there umpires working these games?

I used to NOT provide umpires at 8U, but my customers really want/need it. Combination of justifying registration fees and redirecting disputes from the teams and parents to a neutral arbiter.

The best part, for me as an assignor, is that our youth slowpitch has dried up; leagues just don't make anymore. I can still redirect those unable (physically) or unwilling to work fastpitch to coach pitch 8U, and keep them working (while not tieing up an experienced umpire). I also use it to get some young teens some experience at game management, without putting them in "real" fastpitch.