Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series
Read Before You Travel
Each section below contains important information for the entire Alliance Nationals. Read everything carefully.
Questions? Contact Kristina Bates — 636-669-8362 or kbatesusasbofstl@gmail.com.
Travel & Arrival
Parks & Venues
Fields D6–D26 · Parking Lot J · Dressing: Towers 6, 9 & 10
Senior fields · Veterans Memorial parking is reserved
Bobby A. Mills Field of Dreams — Fields 1–4
Tournament Rules
Full rules and event details for the 10U division.
Full rules and event details for 12U and 14U divisions.
Full rules and event details for 16U and 18U divisions.
Modifications and additions to NFHS playing rules used across AFCS / AFON / AFRC national events.
Conduct & Expectations
You are college-level umpires and you know the expectations. Be respectful to tournament staff, hotel staff, coaches, players, and to one another. You can absolutely have fun while still taking care of business.
- Focus on what you can control on the field.
- Don't yell at partners — cover what you can and work as a crew.
- Game assignments are based on field performance and how you work as a crewmate.
Uniform & Dress Code
- Charcoal pants
- Plain electric or navy shirt
- Plain navy hat
- Plain navy ball bags
- Solid black shoes (NO patent leather)
- Bring a water bottle — don't rely on the water cart
- Golf shorts or equivalent
- Polos or collared shirts
- NO cut-offs or tank tops
Lodging — Butler House & Hotels
The Butler House
A large fraternity house with 51 beds — rooms hold 2 or 3 people. Large dining area with two TVs and a small galley kitchen with very limited fridge space. Shared bathrooms (men share the large bathrooms/showers; women rotate through a single bathroom/shower).
- Grand Park19 mi · 30 min
- Championship Park48 mi · 55 min
- Noblesville19 mi · 32 min
- Kokomo46 mi · 57 min
Full Lodging List
Live Google Sheet with room assignments and hotel details. Addresses will be added as they're finalized.
Pay & RefR
Per umpire — regardless of 2U or 3U.
RefR Account Setup
- 1Create your account ASAPSign up at app.refrsports.com.
- 2Add Assignor: Right Call UmpiresClear all filters, scroll to the 'R' section, select Right Call Umpires, and wait for approval.
- 3Set up your payment accountYou will be asked for your SSN — this serves as your W9. RefR only sends 1099s if you earn $20,000+ on the site for the year.
- 4No payment setup = no gamesYou will not be assigned to any games until payment setup is complete (assigning without it resets pay to $0 and creates extra work).
College Umpire Camp — July 19
July 19 · 5 pm – 8 pm
Check-in starts at 4:30 pm.
Small classroom session with bases walk-through and special guest speakers. Pizza provided afterward. A profile sheet will be built for each camper and shared with evaluators and assignors — answer the intake questions and submit a photo.
