This 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, so we recommend learners to come dressed appropriately.
Learners will be asked to complete some e-learning prior to attending the course, which will take no more than 90 minutes to complete in total. Pre-learning can be completed via multiple visits or in one go.
Post course, learners will have the confidence and competence to go and umpire at appropriate levels within recreational cricket.
The YCB ACO will also be continuing with the face to face training of any umpire already part way through their ACO training. If you have previously attended a Stage 1 or Stage 2 course, and wish to further develop your skills, then please contact the County Education Officer, Richard Jones – r.p_jones@yahoo.co.uk
If you wish to be considered for elevation from your current ranking to the next higher, you should contact the County Performance Officer, Nigel Thornton – nigelobdl@hotmail.com