California Baseball Umpire Association
The California Baseball Umpire Association — Coachella Valley chapter — is the governing body for certified baseball officials across the desert region. We train, certify, and assign umpires for youth leagues, high school, and amateur adult baseball throughout the Coachella Valley.
Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned player looking to stay close to baseball, the CBUA-CV gives you the training, mentorship, and community to build a rewarding career behind the plate.
Get paid to be at the ballpark. Umpires earn competitive game fees for youth, high school, and adult league games throughout the season.
Love baseball but your playing days are behind you? Umpiring is the best way to stay connected to the sport you love — on the field, every week.
We provide complete training, rules clinics, and mentorship. No experience needed — we'll teach you everything from mechanics to judgment calls.
Join a tight-knit group of dedicated officials who support one another. CBUA-CV is more than an organization — it's a family of baseball people.
Start local and grow. Strong umpires advance to higher-level leagues, tournaments, and post-season play across Southern California.
Trade the desk for the diamond. Work under the Coachella Valley sun doing something you're passionate about, on your own schedule.
From Little League to high school and adult recreation leagues, CBUA-CV umpires show up for every game in the Coachella Valley. Behind every safe call and every strikeout is a certified official who made that moment matter.
When you become an umpire, you're giving back to the next generation of ballplayers right here in the desert.
We welcome anyone with a passion for baseball and a commitment to fairness. Here's what you'll need to get started:
Start here. These hand-picked instructional videos cover everything a new umpire needs — from plate positioning and hand signals to two-man mechanics and the strike zone.
Essential principles every new umpire needs before stepping on the field — professionalism, presence, and the fundamentals.
The slot position behind the plate and proper hand signals — the physical building blocks of plate umpiring.
What the strike zone is, where it is, and how to improve your accuracy and consistency calling pitches.
How two-man crews work together — positioning, communication, rotations, and responsibilities.
Official plate umpire training — setup, timing, tracking the pitch, and making authoritative calls.
Plate mechanics, coach communication, and game management for youth and Little League games.
Interference, obstruction, fair/foul calls, and key rulings every umpire needs to know.
Fill out the form and our assigner will reach out within 48 hours with next steps, including our upcoming training clinic schedule.
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We are actively seeking new umpires of all experience levels. Spots fill fast — don't miss the next training class!