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New York City's premier baseball and softball umpiring organization. 40+ years of elite training and professional officiating.

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Who We Are

Big Apple Empires is New York City's most trusted name in baseball and softball officiating. With over four decades of excellence, we've built a legacy of professionalism, precision, and pride that runs deep through every level of the game.

40+

Years of Excellence

NYC

NYC & Long Island Coverage

500+

Trained Umpires

Why Choose Us

Decades of expertise meet modern training excellence

Elite Training Programs

High school and collegiate-level instruction featuring advanced mechanics, real-time positioning, and comprehensive game management strategies.

Trusted by NYC's Top Leagues

Serving dozens of premier youth and adult leagues across New York City and Long Island with unmatched professionalism and reliability.

Professionalism On & Off the Field

Every umpire represents our commitment to integrity, respect, and excellence—building trust with players, coaches, and leagues.

Real-Game Experience

Live scrimmages and game simulations provide hands-on practice in high-pressure scenarios, preparing umpires for any situation.

Become a Certified Umpire

Become a Certified Umpire Our comprehensive training program transforms passionate individuals into confident, skilled umpires ready to officiate at high school and collegiate levels. We emphasize mechanics, positioning, and the psychology of game management.

Two-Man Mechanics Mastery

Advanced positioning, timing, and communication strategies for professional-level officiating.

Game Management Excellence

Learn to handle disputes, maintain control, and command respect on the field

Live Scrimmage Training

Real-game simulations with instant feedback and video review sessions
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Leagues We Serve

Trusted by dozens of premier leagues across NYC and Long Island

Youth Leagues

  • NYC Parks & Recreation
  • Long Island Youth Baseball
  • Metropolitan Youth League
  • Brooklyn Baseball Association
  • Queens Youth Sports
  • Manhattan Little League

Adult & Competitive

  • NYC Men’s Senior Baseball
  • Metropolitan Adult League
  • Long Island Softball Federation
  • NYC Corporate Sports League
  • Tri-State Baseball Conference
  • NYC Weekend Warriors

Special Programs

  • High School Tournaments
  • Collegiate Showcases
  • Travel Team Circuits
  • Tournament Series
  • All-Star Games
  • Championship Events

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Media & Recognition

Featured across NYC's top sports media outlets

MSG Varsity Feature

Behind the scenes look at our professional umpire training program and what it takes to call games at the highest level.
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Newsday Coverage

Feature story highlighting Big Apple Empires’ impact on youth baseball across Long Island and NYC metro area.
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Training Program Showcase

Watch our Two-Man Mechanics training in action with live scrimmage footage and expert commentary.
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Big Apple Empires has set the gold standard for umpire training in the New York metro area. Their commitment to excellence is evident in every game they officiate.
– League Director, NYC Baseball Association

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Whether you're looking to start your umpiring career or hire certified officials for your league, we're here to help.

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  • contact@bigappleempires.com
  • (123) 456-7890