Association/ 1 Ten Sports 10 Commandents

You are welcome to join our association if you are hard working, reliable, dedicated and committed to excellence. Our umpires routinely make between $400 and $700 each weekend.  Umpires with at least 3 years experience only please. (Unless you graduate from our Umpire School).

• Dues are $55  ($30 if you attended the association meeting)
• You must purchase a 1TenSports hat for $20 (Black and Blue must be obtained) $10 fine if on the field without the 1 Ten Sports hat
• If ordering a fitted hat , please add your size in special instruction section on pay pal.
• All umpires must have Dark blue, Black, Light Blue, Creme and White umpire shirts, Charcoal Gray pants.

To join click email us at onetensports@aol.com

Contact info

One Ten Sports, Suite 1032-0131, 332 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60604 Email: Onetensports@aol.com

1Ten Umpire Ten Commandments

1. Focus! Lock in on your duties with laser attention. Know your mechanics and your responsibilities, What you should be looking at and for,  
2. Hustle!  There is no better way to earn respect than to work hard on the field.  Show that you are out there to give each team your best and earn your pay.
3. Approachable! Treat coaches, players, and your partners with respect at all times.  Be approachable and open minded.   Never discuss your partner with either team's players or coaches.
4. Teamwork -  NEVER EVER SHOW UP YOUR PARTNER. work together, it looks terrible for umps to be arguing or criticizing their partner.   Be firm in your decision making, but know when to go for help.  If you are 100% (1000%) sure, stick with it. We want to get the calls right  When you are sorting out the calls do not allow the coaches to be close enough to listen. Once you reach an agreement bring both coaches together for the verdict. A violation of this can be subject to a fine. 
5. Know the rules and proper mechanics.  You cannot get plays correct if you do not know how to enforce them or how to position yourself to call them.
6. Strong pre-game plate meeting. Have a thorough pre game plate meeting and stress sportsmanship at all times.
7. Always be on time!  Arrive 30 minutes before game time and have a pre-game with your partner. Text the UIC upon arrival in the parking lot. Get the games going on time. You want your money on time start the games on time please. 
8. Patience- Do not rush your call take a slight pause before you make the call .
9. Common Sense - Use common sense and don't be so picky with your calls  Some things you let go  
10. Appearance . Look like a professional. And you will be given instant respect. 

       FAILURE TO LIVE UP TO OUR STANDARDS WILL RESULT IN A HEARING WITH THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE (FINES CAN BE ASSESSED)

         ALL CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO THE ORGANIZATION IS CAUSE FOR A DC HEARING