About Us

The Tara Umpires Association was started in 1973 with four members. One of those four is still active and is a member of the Board of Directors. Tara became organized as a chartered group in 1974 and has grown steadily since.

In 2004, Tara had 109 members. Membership is by application and all members are required to undergo regular and scheduled training. Tara has a Constitution and Bylaws that prescribe the conduct of members, method and order of business and officiating requirements. Chartered by the Georgia High School Association to officiate high school baseball and fast pitch softball, members of Tara officiate at many other levels including American Legion and ISA fast pitch softball.

Tara is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Booking Agent, Umpire-in-Chief of Baseball, Umpire-in-Chief of Softball and four At-Large Directors. The four At-Large directors serve a two year term. Two of the At-Large Directors are elected in even years and two elected in the odd years. All other members of the Board are elected to one-year terms. The board meets regularly once a month.

Our members consider Tara the finest umpires association in the state and everyone takes a great deal of pride in their membership.