Every Connect Sports event runs because of the officials on the field.
This page is a resource for the umpires who are already part of our community and for anyone interested in getting involved with future Connect Sports softball tournaments and showcases.
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The officials who work Connect Sports events bring experience, professionalism, and a commitment to the game that athletes and coaches notice.
From Scenic City in Chattanooga to the Alliance Fastpitch Open Nationals and beyond, our umpires help make each event worth showing up for.
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Every experienced umpire started somewhere.
If you're considering officiating youth softball—whether for your first season or your next step up—here's what the path typically looks like.
No matter where you are in the process, we want to hear from you. Connect Sports has resources to help at every step—reach out and the team will follow up with next steps.
Fastpitch softball has its own mechanics, positioning, and signal standards. The USA Softball rulebook is your foundation and an important resource to reference in order to stay current as rules change from year to year.
ASA/USA Softball certification is required to officiate most youth softball tournaments and league play. The process includes a rules exam and, in many cases, an in-person clinic component.
Visit USA Softball to find certification opportunities in your area.
The best way to learn is to be there. Once you connect with our team, we'll get you out to a Connect Sports event and the rest takes care of itself.
Connect Sports offers consistent opportunities to work competitive, professionally organized softball events throughout the season.
Connect Sports runs youth softball tournaments and showcases across the Southeast throughout the year.
Athletes come to Connect Sports showcases to get noticed. The level of play is high, which means the officiating matters and the work is taken seriously.
Connect Sports maintains a database of umpires who have worked our events. Officials who do good work get invited back. It is not a one-and-done relationship.
Our events are well-run. Umpires know their schedules, communication is clear, and the experience on the field reflects the organization behind it.
Many Connect Sports events are softball showcases with college coaching staffs on the sidelines watching. The games matter to the athletes on the field, and that gives the officiating real significance.
See the full schedule of upcoming Connect Sports softball tournaments and showcases.
If you're ready to get involved with upcoming Connect Sports softball tournaments and showcases, submit your information below.
We review all interest forms and follow up based on event scheduling and availability.