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Building Empires One Call at a Time

For over four decades, Big Apple Empires has been the gold standard in baseball and softball officiating across New York City and Long Island.

40+

Years of Excellence

500+

Certified Umpires

5000+

Games Officiated Annually

30+

Leagues Served

Our Mission

We exist to elevate the game by developing world-class umpires who command respect, uphold integrity, and ensure every player experiences fair, professional officiating. Through rigorous training, continuous mentorship, and unwavering commitment to excellence, we’re not just teaching the rules—we’re building leaders who shape the future of sports in New York City and beyond.

Our Values

The principles that guide every call, every training session, every game

Integrity

Every call we make is rooted in fairness, honesty, and respect for the game. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
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Excellence

We never settle for good enough. Our training programs and officiating standards push boundaries and set industry benchmarks.
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Community

We’re more than umpires—we’re mentors, leaders, and advocates for youth sports across NYC and Long Island.
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Our Journey

Four decades of growth, innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence

1983

1983

Foundation

Big Apple Umpires established in Brooklyn, serving local youth leagues with a handful of dedicated officials.

1995

1995

Expansion

Extended services across all NYC boroughs and Nassau County, becoming the region’s premier umpiring organization.

2008

2008

Professional Training

Launched comprehensive training program with high school and collegiate-level instruction.

2024

2024

Big Apple Empires

Rebranded to reflect our expanded vision and commitment to building empires of excellence on and off the field.

More Than Umpires, We're Building Legacies

Every umpire we train, every game we officiate, every call we make contributes to a larger mission: preserving the integrity of baseball and softball while inspiring the next generation of players and officials.

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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