The USA umpire program is among the nation's largest officiating organizations with over 35,000 officials actively involved each year. USA officials are nationally recognized as the best trained and proficient in the sport and are involved in competition starting with league play, city, state and national championships.
Umpire members are responsible for their individual equipment. Umpires should wear the proper uniform colors of the league or tournament they are working for. USA(ASA), USSSA, IHHSAA and IGHSAA all have equipment requirements. Each organization has a website explaining requirements.