Umpire facts for kids
An umpire is someone who makes sure all of the rules are followed and that no one cheats games such as Major League Baseball, tennis, and cricket.
Umpires officiate the game. Their responsibilities include:
- beginning and ending the game
- enforcing the rules of the game and the grounds
- making judgment calls on plays
- meeting out discipline
Images for kids
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A goal umpire officiating between the goal posts at one end of an Australian rules football field
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Referee in bandy
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A second base umpire at a baseball game
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A college basketball official making a call
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A boxing referee counting a boxer
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A cricket umpire calling a batsman out
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An American football referee (right, in white cap) announces a call. The other officials wear black caps
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An association football referee making a call
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Gaelic football referee (in blue shirt)
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Hurling refereeing team. The referee, linesmen and sideline official wear blue shirts and black shorts, while the umpires wear white coats.
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An ice hockey referee
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A rugby league referee (left) sending a player to the sin bin for ten minutes
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A rugby union referee calling a knock-on
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A squad of shooters get their stage brief by an IROA Range Officer on Stage 11 of the 2017 IPSC Rifle World Shoot.
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A gyōji, indicated by the solid purple tassels on his outfit.
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A chair umpire prior to the start of a tennis match
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A referee (right) issues a yellow card to a player during a game of association football.
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