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The Bergen County Umpires Association is an organization of baseball and softball umpires certified to officiate high school contests in New Jersey.
Our purpose is:
Prospective Cadet,
Thank you for expressing an interest in joining the Bergen County Umpires Association. Each year, the BCUA conducts a Cadet Training Program for individuals, 18 years of age (by April 1, 2026) or older wishing to become members of our organization and registered NJSIAA interscholastic baseball and/or softball umpires.
Prospective Cadet,
Thank you for expressing an interest in joining the Bergen County Umpires Association. Each year, the BCUA conducts a Cadet Training Program for individuals, 18 years of age (by April 1, 2026) or older wishing to become members of our organization and registered NJSIAA interscholastic baseball / softball umpires.
Effective with the Spring 2022 season, the following statement from the NJSIAA must be read before all sanctioned high school games without paraphrasing, regardless of level:
The NJSIAA requires officials to enforce all rules regarding unsportsmanlike conduct by coaches and players. There will be no tolerance for any negative behavior, such as taunting, trash-talking and verbal, written, or physical conduct related to race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Such behavior will result in being ejected from this event. All participants must respect the game, respect the officials, and respect their opponents.
Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders.
This rule revision was one of 10 proposed by the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee during its annual meeting held June 8-10 at The Alexander hotel in Indianapolis. The rules changes were accepted by the NFHS Board of Directors.
New language was added to Rule 1-2-9 noting that the double first base must be white and a contrasting solid color. The white portion of the base is located in fair territory while the colored half is located in foul territory, split by the first base foul line. There is to be no space between the two portions of the double base.
"Adding the double first base is symbolic to the evolution of the sport. It will immediately address running lane violations, and it will further protect the players from the violent collisions that have occurred at first base,” said Elliot Hopkins, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the Baseball Rules Committee. “By reducing collisions and enhancing safety, it preserves both the integrity of competition and the well-being of those who play."
Membership Type: | Fee: |
Baseball & Softball | $120.00 |
Baseball Only | $110.00 |
| Softball Only | $110.00 |
| Inactive | $80.00 |
Please note - The Executive Committee has established a new policy concerning the late submission of registration fees.
ALL REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MONDAY MAY 15, 2025.
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MEMBERS SUBMITTING AFTER THAT DATE WILL BE ASSESSED LATE FEES!
THERE IS NO GRACE PERIOD!
LATE FEE SCHEDULE:
Postmark Date: | Additional Fee: | |
MAY 16 - JUNE 30, 2025 | $25 Late Fee | |
JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 | $50 Late Fee | |
| OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2025 | $100 Late Fee | |
AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2025 | $200 Late Fee |
