Minneapolis Umpires Association
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Requirements to be an MUA
Adult Kickball or Youth/Adult Softball umpire
- MUA Certification REQUIRES completion of ALL of the following:
- Contact the USA Softball of Minneapolis UIC
- Meet the USA Softball uniform and equipment requirements
- Pay annual MUA dues (see below)
- Dues include:
- USA Softball registration
- MUA registration
- Supplemental Insurance
- Dues include:
- Complete MPRB Registration and Background Check
Contact the MUA UIC with any questions.
Click on the email at the bottom of the page.
Sunday, April 27 – Opening Day!
TCGSL League – 9:00 am (all day @ Bossen Park)
MPRB Leagues – 5:00 pm (various Parks)
Recommended for all umpires!
Put your new skills to work in a real game.
2025 MUA dues include registration for USA Softball, supplemental insurance, registration for MUA,
AND the MPRB Official Certification fee.
$35 – 1st year MUA Umpire
$70 – Returning MUA Umpire
($5 registration refund for all paid recruits)
2025 dues are payable through a Board member or the UIC
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) requirements to officiate softball and kickball games.
STEP 1 – Intake Form & Background Check
STEP 2 – Officials’ Self-Registration
STEP 3 – Hiring Paperwork
Start MPRB Registration here
Click here for uniform requirements
all MUA umpires MUST BE IN PROPER UNIFORM
Learn/Relearn USA Softball Rules
Download the USA Softball Official Rulebook
Learn/Relearn USA Softball Mechanics
(Positioning, signals, and game management)
Download the USA Softball Umpire Manual
Use the Rulebook and Umpire Manual to take the Umpire Exam.
Click here to access the
2025 USA Softball Umpire Exam
Join the MUA Facebook Group
Questions? UIC@MinneapolisUmpires.com