The Eastern Officials Association (EVOA) provides elite, professional softball officiating for scholastic, travel, and recreational programs throughout the greater Hampton Roads area, Eastern Virginia, and Northeastern North Carolina.

From high-stakes high school varsity matchups to fast-pitch travel tournaments, EVOA assigns reliable, background-checked umpires who master rules execution, game management, and field mechanics.

Hire Certified Fast-Pitch & Slow-Pitch Softball Umpires

Finding dependable, highly qualified umpires shouldn’t be a challenge for your league or tournament. EVOA serves as your single point of contact, assigning certified crews tailored to your exact rulesets and competition levels.

Our softball umpires maintain active certifications across major governing bodies:

• Scholastic & Collegiate: NCAA and NFHS / Virginia High School League (VHSL)

• Youth & Travel Leagues: USA Softball (ASA), USSSA, PONY, Little League, and AAU

Whether you need seasonal scheduling for high school programs or full umpiring coverage for weekend travel ball tournaments, our association delivers seamless booking and professional game execution.

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Become a Certified Softball Umpire with EVOA

Looking to stay active in the game, earn competitive pay, and join a strong officiating community? EVOA is actively recruiting new and veteran fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball umpires.

With hundreds of games assigned annually across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Williamsburg, Hampton, and Newport News, we offer flexible scheduling to fit your availability.

Why Join the EVOA Umpiring Crew?

• Comprehensive Training: Hands-on clinics covering plate work, base positioning, and rule interpretation.

• Clear Advancement Pathways: Progression routes from youth and travel ball to high school varsity and collegiate levels.

• Flexible Assignments: Access to weekday afternoon scholastic games and weekend tournament play.

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