UMPIRE HANDBOOK
Adult SB
NIGHTLY DUTIES
RULES & POLICIES
ADMIN
Arbiter Sports
PARK DIRECTORY
LBC Softball RULES
SB RULES ⦿ PDF
MISUNDERSTOOD RULES
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CO-ED PLAYERS
- Please Enforce -
The proper ratio of men/women
eligible to play.
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CO-ED MIKEN YELLOW BATS
- Please Enforce -
Male 👎 No
WOMEN 👍 YES
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SOFTBALL TYPES
- Please Enforce -
CORRECT: (4A-065Y)
INCORRECT: (4A-921N)
BASE BOXes
PROPERLY LOADING BASE BOXES
1. STRIKE MAT
Bottom & Flat
(Prevent Tearing)
2.BASES
Rest on ⇢T O P ⇠
(of the strike mat)
3. SCORECARD
BOX(On the side)
ALL FIELDS
Have a Base Box to store:
▸ Bases; Pegs; Scoresheets
▸ Awards; Essentials
BASE BOX ACCESS
▸ All LBC Locks/Gates/Fields
have (1) Combination Code.
▸ You will be issued the lock code.
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Updated Spring 2026
ZERO TOLERANCE
Alcohol consumption and/or drug use on any City of Long Beach property is strictly prohibited.
Any player, manager, or spectator found consuming, possessing, or believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be immediately ejected by the umpire and/or City staff.
alcohol & drug Policy
Updated Spring 2026
PROVIDED IT MEETS THESE REQUIREMENTS:
▸ Music must be clean, appropriate, free of profane, obscene, or explicit content.
▸ Music must be played at an appropriate volume, not interfere with game play, communication, or officiating.
▸ Music may be played before games, between innings/plays, and after games, but not in a manner that disrupts active play.
AUTHORITY:
Officials & City Staff have full authority to require music to be turned down or off at any time. Failure to comply may result in removal of the music source and/or disciplinary action, including ejection.
MUSIC POLICY
Field/Weather CONDITIONS
Updated Spring 2026
AFTER HOUR COMMUNICATION
▸ 562-570-3101 | Primary Hotline
▸ 562-570-1738 | Add'l Hotline
▸ 562-570-3799 | Add'l Hotline
LIGHTING
▸10:30 is the "turn-off" time for most parks.
FIELD MAINTENANCE
▸ Continue to report field issues on your score reports.
REPORTING GAME SCORES
GAME FEES & FORFEITS
GAME FEE AMOUNT
▸ Before game time
▸ $20 • Each Team • $40 Total
▸ Cash App's (Not Accepted).
FORFEIT FEES
▸ Umpires are prohibited from collecting forfeit fees.
FORFEIT TIME
First Game | 10-Min /Grace
Game Time = Forfeit Time
on all Subsequent Games
HOW TO REPORT A FORFEIT
▸ Online score reporting allows you to mark a forfeit for credit.
COLLECTING FORFEIT FEES
▸ Umpires are prohibited from collecting fees from any team
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ABOUT ARBITER SPORTS
▸ Assignments are scheduled online thru Arbiter Sports.
▸ Arbiter is available via desktop or mobile app (preferred).
▸ Consider Arbiter as your official scheduling resource.
CREATE AN ARBITER ACCOUNT
1. Visit arbitersports.com
2. Create an account
3. Upload a "business" photo. | Men: Shirt & Tie. | Women: Business Attire.
After your account is created:
▸ Visit your mobile app store
▸ Search for: ArbiterSports
▸ Your schedule is accessible via desktop or the mobile App.
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MONTHLY Umpire DUES
Are invoiced monthly, payable via Zelle or Venmo.
Forfeits are subtracted from monthly dues.
UNIFORMS
Ace 5on5 assigns (4) Sports.
Basketball ● Flag Football ● Softball ● Volleyball
The required uniform is universal for all (4) sports.
$35 ● Order a Uniform
EL DORADO Field
📍 Field Map
🅿️ PARKING
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Plentiful inside the park.
🚻 Restrooms
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(1) Central restroom located between all (4) Fields.
🔢 BASE BOX LOCK
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Contact Elga/Ace
💡 FIELD Lights
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Activate @ Approx:
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☀️ Summer - Sunset
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❄️ Winter - 20-Min B4 Sunset
📒 Noteworthy
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The homeless community occupies El-Dorado, esp after the last game. Be cognizant, exit the park expeditiously.
JOE ROGERS Field
🔓 Gate Entry
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Umpires are to unlock the entry gate. Lock code matches the base box code.
🅿️ PARKING
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Limited; Small lot near the tennis court, otherwise street parking
🚻 Restrooms
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Located on the field; No Doors;
🔢 BASE BOX LOCK
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Contact Elga/Ace
💡 FIELD Lights
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Activate @ Approx:
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☀️ Summer - Sunset
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❄️ Winter - 20-Min B4 Sunset
PAN AMERICAN Field
🅿️ PARKING
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Limited due to the adjacent High School. Arrive Early!
🚻 Restrooms
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(1) Single 🚽 50' from the field.
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Located near the riverbed & BBall Courts...
🔢 BASE BOX LOCK
○ Contact Elga/Ace
💡 FIELD Lights
Activate at (+/-)
☀️ Summer ➜ Sunset
❄️ Winter ➜ ⑳ Min B4 Sunset