Cheshire Cricket Board is delighted to announce a further opportunity to attend an ECB Umpire Course this summer. We are now accepting bookings for the session at Oulton Park CC on Sunday 31st August.
The course runs from 10am to 4.30pm and can be booked via this link: Summary - ECB Umpiring Course - Oulton Park CC (Cheshire)
Candidates will receive an umpire shirt and a year’s membership of the ACO. The course costs £70, with a rebate of £35 for any candidate who goes on to officiate in at least 5 matches.
More information:
The course is designed to give new umpires the key skills, knowledge and confidence to stand as an umpire in cricket. No prior experience of umpiring in cricket is required before attending the course.
Whether you plan to support Junior Softball cricket through to adult cricket, this course will cover the following topics:
- Understanding the role of the umpire
- Gain a basic understanding of umpiring the game
- Answering appeals and the common methods of dismissal
- How to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the game
- Judging whether or not it is safe to play
The course is split into classroom and practical learning, with an short e-learning module to complete prior to attending. Learners must be 14 years of age at the time of the course.