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Section 8. Umpires

Below are guidelines adapted by USFA that govern the Rights
and responsibilities of the Umpires

8-1: The umpire is responsible to keep control of the game.

8-2: The umpire can suspend play for any reason: Acts of nature,

unruly conduct, etc.

8-3: Unsportsmanlike conduct from fans, players or coaches may

place the entire team in jeopardy of possible forfeit.

8-4: Protests must be made verbally with the umpire by the
offended team at the time of the play and before the next pitch.

A fee of $100.00 cash (refunded if protest is upheld) must

accompany the protest. Only decisions involving the
misinterpretation or misapplication of a rule may be protested.
No protest shall be allowed in matters involving solely the

umpire’s judgment. All decisions made by the site director and/

or UIC shall be final. Protests not allowed in non seeding pool
games.

8-5: A head coach can appeal to the plate umpire in the case of a
batter on whether or not a check swing was checked or not.
(The field umpire might have a better view). The plate umpire

does not have to grant the appeal.

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