Click here for the 2008 Umpire application.

The WPPA feels strongly that the quality of umpiring directly affects the level of play as well as the conduct of the coaches, parents and spectators. Accordingly, we have spent much time, effort and money to insure that all individuals umpiring in WPPA games are well-trained.

To that end, the WPPA sponsors an umpire-training course each year. This course is typically 4 consecutive 2-1/2 hour sessions held on Wednesday nights in March. The umpire-training course is free to the participants, provided that they commit to be available to work WPPA games. The training is conducted by a professional umpire. WE REQUIRE that all umpires used in the Senior League (ages 13-14) and Liberty League (ages (15-18) be IHSA recognized or certified.

WE ALSO REQUIRE that all umpires used in the Rookie through Major Leagues (ages 5-12) complete our umpire-training course.

If you are interested in umpiring for the WPPA, send your name and address to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . You will be added to our mailing list and receive all future mailings and notice of next year's umpire-training schedule.