UMPIRE RESOURCES

SOFTBALL NEW ZEALAND (SNZ) RULEBOOK 2026-2029

The SNZ 2026 - 2029 rulebook is now available for purchase from Softball New Zealand at a cost of $15 + postage. 
A digital version of the rulebook, that conmprises of WBSC rules and SNZ Amendments, can be found below. 

For rule books please contact snz@softball.org.nz or umpires@softball.org.nz 

RULES TESTS AND ANSWERS

SNZ current and past tests and answer papers.

GRADINGS

TOURNAMENT CHIEF UMPIRE (TCU) TOOL BOX

Listed below are a number of documents Tournament Chief Umpires may require during the period they are assigned to national tournaments as SNZ's Official Tournament Chief Umpire

September 2023 - TCU Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

February 2023 - Umpire Appointments Template

Evaluation Forms Section - SNZ Umpire Evaluation Form - PDF Version

STRATEGIC PLAN, POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

The following documents set out the policy and guidelines for all SNZ Umpires.  Familiarisation with these documents is paramount ensuring umpires understand the impact the sport has on sports officials.

NATIONAL UMPIRING STAFF (NUS) MINUTES