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What is the Northern Colorado Sports Officials? What clubs and/or organizations do you provide officials for? How old do I have to be to umpire? When does the season begin? What kind of training is required to become an umpire with NCSO How much can I get paid for umpiring? I play baseball as well. Is this a problem? It sounds like NCSO schedules games in a wide area. Do I get compensated for mileage? Do I have to pay anything to join the NCSO? What about uniforms and equipment? How can I get involved in High School Baseball umpiring? Do I have to pay taxes on my earnings that I make as an umpire? Am I insured through NCSO? What is the Northern Colorado Sports Officials? The NCSO is an organization founded with the belief that sports officials are a unique and integral part of athletic competition. The NCSO is first and foremost an advocacy group for sports officials. The NCSO also provides training, scheduling, and game officials for athletic organizations or clubs. Right now, the only two sports that the NCSO is involved in are baseball and girls’ fast-pitch softball, though, as the name indicates, other sports being added is a possibility. The NCSO is also an advocate for sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and education through athletics. Look for the Colorado Sportsmanship Initiative coming soon. What clubs and/or organizations do you provide officials for? We are currently under contract with the Fort Collins Baseball Club, Windsor Competitive Baseball, and the Fort Collins Starz softball programs. This includes all summer high school programs in Fort Collins and Windsor. We are currently talking to other groups around the area, and almost certainly will add more programs prior to the start of the season. NCSO also has a great working relationship with other officiating and sanctioning bodies, such as Triple Crown Sports, and actively works in partnership with them to refer umpires to their events. How old do I have to be to umpire? Umpires must be fourteen years of age by the beginning of the season on June 1. Fourteen and fifteen year old umpires will attend a separate meeting with their parent(s) so that expectations, travel requirements, etc. can be discussed. Additionally, these umpires may only work recreational and rookie league games for twelve year olds and younger. Any umpire sixteen years of age or older may umpire any league that their ability dictates, with the only rule being that any umpire may not officiate a game involving participants the same age or older than the umpire. When does the season begin? Competitive baseball programs will begin in April. Recreational leagues begin in June. The summer season runs, including tournaments, until August. The fall season runs from September to the end of October. What kind of training is required to become an umpire with NCSO? Any training that meets our high standard is acceptable. If you have umpired in an area other than Northern Colorado, you will be expected to provide the name and number of your former supervisor so that we can contact them.

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