Why you should sanction your tournament? Our USA Softball umpires insurance coverage is in place for leagues and evening games. When umpires work a tournament, many are work from early morning until evening and can become exhausted both mentally and physically. Sanctioning means we have made sure teams participating have required insurance coverage and are registered. If teams are not covered the tournament can purchase the coverage. When that criteria is met, insurance coverage will cover our umpires. You are not charged for process or sanctioning of the tournament.