How are umpires assigned and expected to work at a Baseball Canada Championship?

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Assignment: the Umpire Supervisor team is assigned by Baseball Canada. The umpiring team is assigned by the Baseball Canada Umpires Committee through nominations from the provincial baseball associations. Expect 3-4 supervisors and 9-15 umpires depending on the event. Crews: in the round robin, umpires usually work in regular crews of three. For medal-round games the supervisor often changes crews and sometimes uses four or even six umpires for the final games. Umpire meeting: held on arrival day, and the umpires, supervisor, host committee chair and Baseball Canada Representative meet before the Pre-Championship meeting to discuss ground rules and crews. The lead Supervisor of Umpires attends the Pre-Championship meeting. Conduct expected of managers: the manager is responsible for the team's conduct and deference to umpires. Players are not to address the umpires; profanity, personal insults and any attempt to "show up" the umpires are never tolerated; umpires must not be confronted off the field. Dress code: an umpire failing to adhere to the dress code is fined $100. Official rules: games are governed by the Official Rules of Baseball, with the Baseball Canada modifications. Source: 2026 Rules & Regulations for Baseball Canada Championships, sections 3.1, 3.16 and 5; 2026 Participant's Guide (Team Staff).