National Umpire Committee - Operations Manual
Umpires Pledge
In the name of all the officials, I promise that we shall officiate in these Championships with complete impartiality respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship.
Positioning Manuals
Rules
For the most part, teams in Baseball Canada sanctioned leagues adhere to the Major League Baseball rules of play. However, there are certain rules, for reasons that range from the age of participants to Canada's unique climate, that have been modified by Baseball Canada. Click the following link to view the Canadian interpretations to baseball rules as outlined by Major League Baseball.
MLB Official Rules
MLB Rule Changes Summary
Canadian Content Rules (2018)
Rule Interpretations (2018)
Baseball Canada Championships Rules (2018)
Bat Rule (2018)
Umpire of the Week
During the 2017 baseball season, Baseball Canada will recognize the achievement and improvements of our young baseball umpires enrolled in the Baseball Canada Officials Program.
Umpire Dress Code
Awards
Dick Willis Memorial Award – Umpire of the Year
Home Run Sports Umpiring Lifetime Achievement Award