Umpire Courses

Find and book your place on umpiring courses, and join the ECB Association of Cricket Officials (ACO)

Face-to-face umpiring training is back and the Gloucestershire Association of Cricket Officials (GACO) are getting in early in anticipation of a growing demand before the 2024 season.

The new ECB Umpire Course has been developed throughout, to engage a new audience of umpires. The new course is a blended learning offer with both an e-learning module and practical face to face day. 

The new course has been designed for umpires wanting to umpire in entry level competitions such as junior cricket, softball festivals and all social cricket. We want to change perceptions of umpires and encourage more people to enjoy volunteering from what we believe to be The Best Seat in the House at a cricket game. The ambition is to grow the umpire workforce to be more reflective of the communities that play our game. The ECB Umpire Course is an exciting new course for people to learn about becoming a cricket umpire whilst having a go. 

 

ECB Umpires Course

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

Sunday 25th February, Merchants Academy Bristol, 9.30am – 4.30pm. Cost £70

 

ECB Umpires Course

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

Sunday March 3rd, Hartpury University, 9.30am-4.30pm. Cost £70

Course: Introduction to Umpiring

This short 3 hour standalone course will give any cricket enthusiast curious about becoming an umpire a taste for what the role entails, and outline what lies ahead if you would like to pursue your interest. Cost of the course is £5.

Female Umpires (Background)
Cityscape (SVG)

Want to Stand?

If you are an umpire who is available and keen to get involved in umpiring throughout the county then please contact Dave Hull the Secretary of GACO.

Gloucestershire is always on the lookout for new umpires and we would be delighted to welcome new members.

Gareth Dawson / Workforce Development Officer

Gareth joined the GCB in 2016 and progressed into his current role as Workforce Development Officer in 2021. His main roles are being the main point of contact for the ECB on all Coach Development matters and grow the number of active coaches across the County of Gloucestershire.

Additionally, he will support the Gloucestershire Association of Cricket Officials (GACO) in developing an Officials Strategy that aims to grow the number of officials across the game. Increase the number of courses that are available to potential officials and work with GACO to transition volunteers from ‘course takers’ to ‘standing officials’.

Support the Gloucestershire Grounds Association in developing a programme of activity that supports ground staff across each year. Coordinate and manage both national and local Reward and Recognition events for all groups of volunteers. On top of practical delivery in schools, he will work with teachers to enhance their cricket delivery and work with universities/colleges to provide opportunities for students to gain qualifications and coaching experience.

Gareth is a Liverpool FC fan, a big follower of cricket around the world and plays his cricket at Hatherley & Reddings.

Gareth Dawson / Workforce Development Officer