Petition to remove umpire from all 6U game assignments.
The umpire currently assigned to officiate 6U games at Hope Mills Municipal Field #5 is hereby requested to be removed from all future 6U game assignments.
Upon information and belief, the umpire’s name is Michael (photograph attached for identification purposes). On Wednesday, April 15, Michael officiated the 6:00 p.m. 6U game between the Danes and the Kings. During the course of that game, several concerns arose regarding his performance and conduct.
Specifically, Michael demonstrated an apparent lack of familiarity with both 6U and 8U league rules, resulting in inconsistent application and mid-game alterations of rules. This created confusion among players, coaches, and spectators. Additionally, his interactions with coaches and parents were, at times, argumentative and unprofessional.
It is further alleged that Michael failed to provide appropriate warnings for initial rule infractions, instead issuing immediate penalties, including outs, in situations that appeared inconsistent with standard 6U practices. These actions caused unnecessary embarrassment to young players.
Efforts by coaches to address these concerns during the game were reportedly met with resistance, and Michael was described as unapproachable. Notably, a coach was ejected within the first 20 minutes of play after expressing that a warning should precede an adverse call, raising additional concerns regarding judgment and game management.
Given the age group involved—players approximately five and six years old—there is an expectation that officiating be conducted with patience, clarity, and an emphasis on instruction. It is alleged that Michael’s conduct did not meet these expectations and was overly rigid for this level of play.
As a result, the Hope Mills 6U Kings team, along with their parents, have collectively expressed that they will forfeit any future game officiated by Michael, as they do not wish to participate under his officiating.
This document serves as a formal petition, supported by multiple parents, requesting that Michael be removed from all future 6U game assignments.
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Reached 100 supporters
April 17, 2026
23 Comments
We had the EXACT same issues with him during basketball season. He has No knowledge of the rules. He has zero care about the safety Of the players or coaches
Very rude and disrespectful does not go by rules and when he dont like an adult he puts it on their child.
completely agree. He officiated a previous game between the bombers, and Lil Braves in consistently showed unprofessional and argumentative behavior towards coaches and parents on the sideline. A game previous to that he was not officiating and continue to interject with our players and parents when he had no business doing so he then also interjected into the game we were playing with improper advice, causing confusion to our players and extending the game longer than needed past the official timeframe. He needs to go.
This is unacceptable at this age group. Winning and points are irrelevant, if you haven’t provided clear and patiently, the rules of the game. I am appalled that children 5-6 had to deal with this and I I definitely hope it does not discourage them in the future. Even so, they need a replacement!
Could not keep the same rules for both teams, smarted off to parents and kids….not a good experience for the children or parents. We’re all there to have fun & it wasn’t possible!
Doesn’t know the rules
Seemed like he had an attitude coming into our game at 7:15 and kept making comments to our parents who just simply had a question of concern
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Petition to remove umpire from all 6U game assignments.
The umpire currently assigned to officiate 6U games at Hope Mills Municipal Field #5 is hereby requested to be removed from all future 6U game assignments.
Upon information and belief, the umpire’s name is Michael (photograph attached for identification purposes). On Wednesday, April 15, Michael officiated the 6:00 p.m. 6U game between the Danes and the Kings. During the course of that game, several concerns arose regarding his performance and conduct.
Specifically, Michael demonstrated an apparent lack of familiarity with both 6U and 8U league rules, resulting in inconsistent application and mid-game alterations of rules. This created confusion among players, coaches, and spectators. Additionally, his interactions with coaches and parents were, at times, argumentative and unprofessional.
It is further alleged that Michael failed to provide appropriate warnings for initial rule infractions, instead issuing immediate penalties, including outs, in situations that appeared inconsistent with standard 6U practices. These actions caused unnecessary embarrassment to young players.
Efforts by coaches to address these concerns during the game were reportedly met with resistance, and Michael was described as unapproachable. Notably, a coach was ejected within the first 20 minutes of play after expressing that a warning should precede an adverse call, raising additional concerns regarding judgment and game management.
Given the age group involved—players approximately five and six years old—there is an expectation that officiating be conducted with patience, clarity, and an emphasis on instruction. It is alleged that Michael’s conduct did not meet these expectations and was overly rigid for this level of play.
As a result, the Hope Mills 6U Kings team, along with their parents, have collectively expressed that they will forfeit any future game officiated by Michael, as they do not wish to participate under his officiating.
This document serves as a formal petition, supported by multiple parents, requesting that Michael be removed from all future 6U game assignments.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
April 17, 2026
23 Comments
I understand how much work these umpires put into our community for little pay. Our rec baseball team the last two years in 10u and 12u have had issues with Michael. Not only in baseball, Michael has caused many issues in rec basketball with the coaches, kids and spectators. He should be removed as an umpire and I know he has plenty of complaints prior to this one.
We had the EXACT same issues with him during basketball season. He has No knowledge of the rules. He has zero care about the safety Of the players or coaches
Very rude and disrespectful does not go by rules and when he dont like an adult he puts it on their child.
completely agree. He officiated a previous game between the bombers, and Lil Braves in consistently showed unprofessional and argumentative behavior towards coaches and parents on the sideline. A game previous to that he was not officiating and continue to interject with our players and parents when he had no business doing so he then also interjected into the game we were playing with improper advice, causing confusion to our players and extending the game longer than needed past the official timeframe. He needs to go.
This is unacceptable at this age group. Winning and points are irrelevant, if you haven’t provided clear and patiently, the rules of the game. I am appalled that children 5-6 had to deal with this and I I definitely hope it does not discourage them in the future. Even so, they need a replacement!
Could not keep the same rules for both teams, smarted off to parents and kids….not a good experience for the children or parents. We’re all there to have fun & it wasn’t possible!
Doesn’t know the rules
Seemed like he had an attitude coming into our game at 7:15 and kept making comments to our parents who just simply had a question of concern
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I understand how much work these umpires put into our community for little pay. Our rec baseball team the last two years in 10u and 12u have had issues with Michael. Not only in baseball, Michael has caused many issues in rec basketball with the coaches, kids and spectators. He should be removed as an umpire and I know he has plenty of complaints prior to this one.