To become a baseball umpire in North Carolina, you must follow specific steps to get started. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know:
Register with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association:
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) uses the Dragonfly system Becoming An Official – NCHSAA. The first step in registration is to create an account on Dragonfly.
Local Association:
Once you create your profile on Dragonfly, you must contact the regional supervisor for your sport. They will contact the NCHSAA and verify your membership. Your local association also holds meetings and clinics and updates you about rule changes.
Age Requirement:
To become a high school sports referee or umpire in North Carolina, you must be 18.
Take the Online Exam:
After completing your registrations, you must take and pass the online exam to demonstrate your understanding of the game’s rules. In addition to the online rules exam, you must pass a field exam to show you know the game’s mechanics.
Fees and Dues:
Be prepared to pay registration fees to the NCHSAA and your local association. These fees cover the cost of essential resources like the NFHS Rule Book, Case Book, and Officials Manual.
By following these steps and meeting the requirements, you can become a certified baseball umpire in North Carolina and contribute to high school sports officiating in the state.