OUR UNIFORMS

• WBUA LLC uniforms consist of a Black with White Trim or a Powder Blue with Black Trim MLB-style shirt, with or without the official  WBUA  logo patch (as shown above), or embroidery affixed directly above or on the left front pocket.  Numbers on shirts are optional.
• Grey umpire slacks with either patent leather or smooth black leather belt, black shoes and solid black socks are mandatory.  No other slacks, belts, shoes or socks are approved for use in the WBUA LLC.
• Hats shall be fitted and black in color.  No lettering or inscription other than the embroidered WBUA logo is to appear on the front.  Plain black hats without any inscription or embroidery are also acceptable when officiating as a member of the WBUA LLC.
• When officiating women's baseball contests or representing the Women's Baseball Umpire Association, the alternate Womens' Baseball Umpire Association patch (as shown below) may be worn on the left breast pocket.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

In accordance with IRS regulations, all umpires are "Independent Contractors" and are not employees of  the WBUA LLC, World Baseball Umpire Alliance, World Baseball Umpire Academy or Womens Baseball Umpire Association, any conference or any specific team or league.  Officials retained by the WBUA LLC agree to hold the WBUA LLC, World Baseball Umpire Alliance, World Baseball Umpire Academy and/or Womens Baseball Umpire Association, any and all conferences, teams or leagues, the Executive Director, Vice President(s) and officers of the WBUA LLC harmless from all liability for injury or damage sustained as a result of any assignment or activity associated with the WBUA LLC.

INSURANCE

Officials are required to provide their own medical, health, general liability, loss of game fees and other insurances as necessary.  Many of our current officials belong to the ABUA (American Baseball Umpire Association) and/or NASO (National Association of Sports Officials) to take advantage of the group insurance coverages available through those organizations.