Cubs

We must recognize that most of our umpires are young and, often, recent "graduates" of Newton Central Little League. Although they receive umpire training and are expected to know the Little League as well as Newton Central rules, they will make mistakes. Anyone participating in Newton Central Little League activities (Administrators, Managers, Coaches, Players, Parents) are expected to support the umpire without qualification. Failure to do so will undermine the umpire’s authority and has the potential of creating a difficult environment for players, the umpire and all of the other participants and spectators. Participants are prohibited from arguing judgment calls with the umpires, verbal insults (even if not heard by the umpire) or other types of adverse comments which range from direct confrontation to more subtle activities such as yelling out the calls before the umpire has made a determination. Managers are responsible for enforcing these rules on their benches and on their fans.