Level 1 Umpiring Courses - Somerset County Cricket Club

Level 1 Umpiring Courses – 2012/2013

Dear Friends

This is a great time to start Umpiring.

The development of umpires is a key priority within Gloucestershire, Wiltshire
and Somerset’s Development Plans and is also a key objective and
requirement for Leagues throughout the county. All Cricket Boards are very
committed to seeing an increase in the number of active qualified umpires
and this is why we have joined forces with all the local leagues, to implement
a plan that will see the number of league matches officiated by qualified
umpires increase steadily over time.

As a result, a recruitment initiative alongside the ECB advertising campaign
‘Stay in the game’ has been designed to encourage players and volunteers to
move into umpiring/scoring. This initiative is supported right from the top
down, through WEPL, the Bristol and District and the County Leagues and the
local District Leagues in Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

GACO, SACO and WACO are providing ACO Level 1 courses over the coming
months, in preparation for the 2013 season. These courses will be delivered
by qualified ECB instructors and following successful completion of the course,
candidates will receive a formal ECB recognised qualification. This is the first
step on the pathway for any individual who wishes to officiate ECB Premier
League Cricket, multi-day cricket and First Class cricket.

It is important for all prospective Umpire and Scorer candidates in our area to
understand that the only training available, that will enable a route to the
very top of the Officials ladder, is exclusively provided by ECB, and the ECB
training programme. For all aspiring Officials, whatever level they wish to
attain, the ECB pathway provides them with a structured route, and support
from Cricket’s National body.

We are hoping to see strong support from clubs in nominating candidates for
the training. At the bottom of this letter are the details of the courses we are
running and an application form for clubs or candidates to complete. The cost
of the course will be £80 which will include all the course delivery and

administration together with an ECB workbook, an MCC official on-field Law
booklet, a Tom Smiths law book, a CRB check, Insurances and membership to
the ECB ACO for a year. On the successful completion of the course,
candidates will qualify for a 50%, or higher, reimbursement of the course fee
through their local leagues (criteria apply).

It would be much appreciated if you could forward this letter on to any
interested candidates at your club.

For more information on training and the ECB pathway, please visit the ECB
Officials Website at - http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/ecb-association-of-cricket-
officials/

The ECB Officials pathway can be viewed at - http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/ecb-
association-of-cricket-officials/officials-pathway,1765,BP.html

In the meantime if you have any queries or would like any further information
please do not hesitate to get in touch and we look forward to receiving your
applications.

Bob Hampshire
GACO – County Education Officer
Tel: 01761 470682
Mob: 07894 224264
e-mail:
[email protected]

Brian Hoyle
SCB Senior Development Officer
Tel: 01823 352266
Mob: 07887 426045
Email:
[email protected]

Mike Cornwell
WACO – County Education Officer
Tel: 01380 722855
Mob: 07970 036962
Email: [email protected]

“Our priority is to recruit new Umpires and Scorers to actively participate and
enjoy standing in local recreational cricket. If they can be motivated through

our training and gain enthusiasm for officiating, there will be more Umpires
and Scorers involved in our game’.

This is a great time to start Umpiring.

GACO/SACO/WACO are running a number of ECB Umpiring Courses during
2012/2013 across the Region. Each course will culminate in the ECB Level 1
exam which will provide the successful candidate with a foothold on the first
rung of the ECB Officials ladder. Please find details of these courses below

Course 1 (Stroud) 6 x Tuesday evenings
Tuesday 22nd January to Tuesday 26th February 2013 – 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm
Assessment – Wednesday 6th March 2013 – 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Venue – Stroud Cricket Club, Stroud

Course 2 (Cheltenham) 2 x Sundays
Sunday 24th March and Sunday 31st March 2013 – 10.00 am to 5.00 pm approx
Assessment – Tuesday 2nd April 2013 – 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Venue – Spirax Sparco, Cheltenham

Course 3 (Bristol) 2 x Sundays
Sunday 24th February and 3rd March 2013 – 10.00 am to 5.00 pm approx
Assessment – Wednesday 28th March – 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Venue – Frenchay Cricket Club

Course 4 (Somerset) 2 x Sundays
Sunday 10th February and Sunday 17th February 2013 – 10.00am to 5.00pm
approx.
Assessment – Wednesday 20th February – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue – Centre of Excellence, Taunton

Course 5 (Chippenham) 2 x Saturdays
Saturday 9th March and 16th March 2013 – 9.15 am to 5.00 pm approx
Assessment – Saturday 23rd March 2013 – 10.00 am – 12.00pm
Venue – Stanley Park, Chippenham

COST - £80

Lunch will not be provided; candidates will need to bring their own. However,
there will be tea and coffee facilities and drinking water available.

If you are interested in attending a course please complete the application
form below.
Candidates applying for courses 1,2,3,5 should apply directly to the county
contact, as detailed overleaf.
Applications and Payment for the Somerset course ( number 4 ) for £80.00,
should be sent directly to Brian Hoyle at the SCB address detailed below,
cheques made payable to :
Somerset Cricket Board

Level 1 Umpire’s Course Reply Slip

NAME……………………………………………………... ..........................................
ADDRESS……………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………
……………………………………………………......
E-MAIL…………………………………………………….CONTACT NUMBER……………………………
D.O.B……………………………………………………….CLUB…………………………………………………

Please circle the course that you are interested in attending:

1. Course 1 – Stroud beginning 22 Jan 2013
2. Course 2 - Cheltenham beginning 24 March 2013
3. Course 3 – Frenchay beginning 24 February 2013
4. Course 4 - Somerset - Centre of Excellence beginning 10 February 2013
5. Course 5 - Chippenham beginning 23 March 2013

If you have any previous qualifications in umpiring then please note them down in
the space below:

If you have a current CRB form through the ECB then please state your unique
number below: CRB ……………………………………………………………………………

CONTACTS

Bob Hampshire
GACO – County Education Officer
Tel : 01761 470682
Mob: 07752 306117
e-mail: [email protected]

Brian Hoyle
Senior Development Officer – SCB
Centre of Excellence
The County Ground
Taunton
TA1 1JT
Tel : 01823 352266
Mob : 07887 426045
email : [email protected]

Mike Cornwell
WACO – County Education Officer
Tel: 01380 722855
Mob: 07970 036962
Email: [email protected]