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Umpire Certification and Camp
Umpire Certification Process
To become a certified umpire it is mandatory that you complete all the steps outlined by Baseball Ontario to enroll and certify for the 2026 season. This is a new process for 2026 so please read carefully.
1) Create Password/Login. Baseball Ontario is using a new system but returning umpires are to create an account with the same email address that they used previously. Login here.
2) Enroll to be an Umpire. All umpires regardless of level, will enroll to be an umpire for 2026 and pay their enrollment fee to Basebal Ontario.
3) Complete Online Module. To be a certified umpire for 2026, you must complete your online course module for your level. You do not have to complete the online module before registering for the Umpire Camp in step 4 below.
4) Register and Attend a Level 1/2 Umpire Camp. You will be able to register for our camp (U26-63 Annette Baseball Association 09:00 AM) during this process.
Annette Umpire Camp Information
When is the Annette Umpire Camp?The clinic will be held on March 29, 2026, 9:00am - 1:00pm in the main gym at Western Technical-Commercial School, 125 Evelyn Crescent, Toronto, ON M6P 3J7. Enter through the main front doors. Please arrive at 8:30am to sign in and be ready to start promptly at 9:00am.
What if I want to leave the camp early?
You must be at the camp for the duration of the camp. Do not leave the camp early.
What about lunch?
Since the camp ends at 1:00pm, lunch will not be provided. Please feel free to bring nut-free snacks.
What should I wear?
Running shoes and comfortable/active clothing. No sandals or open-toed shoes
I already took Level One last year, how come I have to take it again?
The course material is not the same and it alternates each year. Getting your Level One is considered to be a two-year program, so you must take the Level One course in two consecutive years.
Is there anything I can do to prepare for the course?
Sure, you can read up on the rules of baseball at the Baseball Ontario website.
You can also find various practice tests online, just google “Practice baseball umpire test” and you will find lots of quizzes to test your knowledge of the rules of the game.
Are the Annette House League rules the same as for Baseball Ontario?
There are some differences which take into account that some players are new to the game and, for example, might not know how to slide into home on a close play. Official house league rules are available at the bottom of this page in the Helpful Links section.
Please also see Umpire - Becoming One page for general information about becoming an umpire at Annette.
If your question has not been answered here, please contact Jack at annetteumpire@gmail.com.