NEWS

USPA Umpires, LLC is continuing the Professional Umpire Management Program’s (PUMP) umpire initiative. Member Clubs hosting a USPA National or Circuit event 8-goals or under are eligible to receive one umpire. The program will cover the cost of travel, housing, ground transportation and salary for one umpire.

· Maximum number of USPA National or Circuit tournaments (outdoor and/or arena), 8 goals or below, that are eligible for a PUMP/8 umpire per year, per club: three.

· Tournaments must have a minimum of four teams participating.

· Clubs must reserve an umpire with a minimum of 14 days notice prior to the beginning of the event.

· Clubs must fill out an Umpire Request application and pay a non-refundable deposit of $500 before an umpire will be scheduled. Clubs will receive one umpire per tournament, and all their expenses will be paid by USPA Umpires, LLC: travel, hotel and salary.

· Maximum of 10 consecutive tournament days for a PUMP/8 umpire.

· Clubs must follow USPA Tournament Conditions and USPA Rules. Tournaments must have two mounted umpires, plus a referee for outdoor tournaments.

· Clubs which already acquired an umpire under contract, will be credited for games played.

· Clubs must send a schedule of all tournament games played.

· Request for credit and games schedules, will not be considered or accepted after 60 days of the tournament end date.

· Umpires are limited, and will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

For additional information, please contact Maggie Mitchell
941-928-4600
mmitchell@uspolo.org