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.

•The number of USPA National or Circuit tournaments, not sanctioned (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 pay a $500 fee (per tournament), 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).

•Tournament must be played and completed within 10 consecutive 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 a professional umpire under contract, will be credited for games played.
oClubs must send a schedule of all tournament games played.
oClub requests for credit 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 Umpire Manager Maggie Mitchell
941-928-4600
mmitchell@uspolo.org