DCB ACO Newsletter Issue 4, Winter 2017-2018 Chairman s Report: Winter has arrived, the nights are dark, cold and long and unless you have Sky or BT Sport, cricket is the last of your thoughts or is it? How many of you are thinking about the new Laws published in October, how many of you have read the new Laws and how many of you understand them? How many of you will put the white coat on next April confident that you know and understand the new Laws? You can guarantee that not many cricketers will be aware of the changes! Bearing this in mind and to make your winter more enjoyable, DCB ACO have arranged a series of refresher courses based purely on the new Laws for umpires and scorers. As your chairman I would encourage, nay, expect all umpires and scorers irrespective of what level you umpire or score and irrespective of whether you are a member of the ACO or not to attend one of these courses. Details of dates and venues will be tabled in this edition of the newsletter. In addition to these refresher courses, there will be a series of courses primarily for new umpires and scorers, based on new material designed by ECB ACO. I say primarily, but these courses are designed to cater for existing qualified umpires and scorers to renew their vows so to speak. I would like to use these courses to reeducate and refresh those amongst us that have never been on a course since they qualified. I would ask all of you to consider the last time you attended a refresher course, how many bad habits have you got, are your match and man management skills where they should be and is your decision making up to scratch. Based on reports received from captains last season, although marks generally were good for the majority, marks for match management, communication with captains and decision making for the majority were in decline. I am certain that this trend can be reversed if you attend a course and refresh your skills and knowledge. I therefore urge all umpires and scorers irrespective of your view on the necessity to be re-educated to seriously consider attending one of our courses, I guarantee you will learn something you didn t know or had forgotten over the years. In addition to the courses, you can also update your knowledge by going onto the MCC Laws e-learning website, where all the laws are fully explained in a language you can understand far more enjoyable than reading the little blue book. You can even test your own knowledge at the end of the course (if you want to) by doing a couple of 50 question tests. I really hope I ve got the message over, I really want to have the best panel of umpires and scorers possible in Derbyshire. If you want any further information, please contact us through the newsletter on dcbaconewsletter@googlemail.com. May I take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and I look forward to meeting ALL of you sometime before the start of the season. David Connor Contents in this Edition: 1) DCB ACO Annual Dinner - Report 2) A very busy off-season 3) Law Changes & DCCL rule changes 4) Meet the committee (3) 5) DBS renewal moving online 6) Disciplinary Report 2017 7) Christmas Quiz!
Annual Dinner Report The Derby Rugby Club decor lends itself well to the DCBACO Officials dinner. The ambience of the decor is very welcoming with its suggestion of autumn and this adds to the intimacy and conviviality of the occasion. The dinner on November 10 saw 43 officials, partners and friends enjoying a very substantial meal and each of the tables seemed to be alive with conversation and humour. It is an ideal way to find out more about people we share umpiring and scoring space with during the summer. So there can be many individual highlights to enjoy as the evening progresses. The official entertainment is always provided by a guest speaker. This year we welcomed John Barclay, a former captain of Sussex, who was a resounding success. His engaging style of storytelling in his expansive flowing style of delivery was both informative and highly humorous. He thoroughly deserved the rousing reception which his speech received at it's conclusion. I don't think we have ever had a better speaker. He was brilliant. And so the date of next year's dinner is to be November 23 2018. It really is a social occasion not to be missed We d like to thank Jon Salisbury for this report and for all the organisation that goes into making this happen. It s always a fun occasion food, drink, fun & prizes! Right: John Barclay speaking at the dinner A Very Busy Off-Season NEW STAGE 1 & 2 COURSES open to all (including current umpires wishing to improve their knowledge of the game, refresh their understanding of the laws AND LEARN THE NEW LAWS): Wednesdays 10 th January for 6 weeks, 7:30-9:30 at the County Ground, Derby. 30. Course only no exam. This will be followed (after a 1 week break) by Stage 2 (again at the County Ground for 6 weeks on Wednesdays) AGM Wed 27 th March At Derby Rugby Club - Including a brief overview of the new laws & rules and how they will affect our cricket Pre-season Refresher & New Laws Seminars (UMPIRES, SCORERS, CAPTAINS & ANY CLUB MEMBER/PLAYER) Wed 11 th April for the North (Staveley) Tue 17 th April for the South (Derby) SCORERS COURSES Introduction To Scoring - 5 per candidate 8 Feb 2018, 6.30pm - 9.00pm Trentside CC, Branston, Burton Upon Trent AND 15 March 2018, 6.30pm - 9.00pm, Buxton CC, Buxton Club Scorer - 30 per candidate 11/18 February, 10:00am - 3:00pm, Trentside CC, Branston, Burton Upon Trent
Law Changes 2017 Below is a list of SOME of the law changes affecting us (IMPORTANT: this is only a summary and many of the changes aren t detailed below) We highly recommend you come to a refresher evening to learn these changes and be confident in applying them in the new season VISIT THE MCC WEBSITE AND TAKE THE ONLINE QUIZ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION If just one umpire wants to suspend play for ground, weather & light, play will be suspended If the last hour is called late (e.g. at 19:04 4 mins late), and the minimum overs to be bowled in the last hour by the scheduled close (e.g. by 20:00) have been bowled, then play ceases, rather than going on until 20:04. A delivery bouncing more than ONCE is now a no-ball, as is a delivery which doesn t pitch wholly on the pitch Byes & leg byes off a no-ball are now recorded as such (rather than additional no-ball extras) A sub fielder can now keep wicket with the consent of the umpires A player who leaves the field for any reason except for an external blow or exceptional circumstances will immediately accrue penalty time (up to 90 mins) and cannot bowl or bat until that time has been served back on the field. You can now be caught off a helmet worn by a fielder Mock fielding (deception of a batsman) is now outlawed and carries the same penalty as a deliberate obstruction Any ball (of any pace) over waist high gets the bowler a first & final caution Any dangerous bouncer to an unskilled batsman gets a first & final caution Batsmen cannot take guard in the protected area, or so close to it that regular encroachment is inevitable (he or she can still charge down the pitch into it in playing the shot) A bowler can run out the non-striker if he/she has left left his ground early, up until any point when the ball could be expected to be delivered (not the delivery stride any more) There are 4 levels of on-field misconduct that get a warning (L1), penalty runs (L2), penalty runs plus a sin-bin (L3) and penalty runs plus a sending off (L4) Umpires now have more leeway on deciding if a boundary would have been scored, in case of an animal or spectator coming onto the outfield League Rule Changes 2017 and here are the changes voted for at the league s Rules Revision meeting check next year s league handbook for confirmation Umpire expenses are to increase following a 3 year freeze Divs 2-10 shall pay 40 and P-1 will pay 50. Div 1 will start at 12:00 (April & September) and 12:30 (May-August) to bring it in line with the Premier The 30yd fielding circle will be extended to Div 4 (minimum 4 players inside) The previous law pertaining to dangerous & unfair bowling (2 cautions before removal of the bowler) will remain in force On field suspensions for Levels 3 & 4 misconduct will apply only to Premier & Div 1 (penalty runs remain, however) All Level 1 offences will be logged as a minor misdemeanour The Premier Cup & T20 will allow optional coloured clothing (pink balls) 50 over cup rules will be amended to bring up-todate with the ECB game. Free Hits for all no-balls (except the over head-high bouncer), 3 blocks of powerplay phases (overs 1-10, 11,40 & 40-41) and the DLS method may be introduced (decision pending on this one) The Jackson Cup will be played to the same rules as the Premier T20.
Meet the committee (3) Pete Gibson - Treasurer Age 63 I'm a Company Accountant and Treasurer for DCBACO Been umpiring since 1980 starting with my father in 1980 with Bassetlaw & District Cricket League until joining the Derbyshire Premier/County League in 2000. I have umpired three seasons in the Newcastle Grade Cricket in Australia which was an enlightening experience. Had the honour of umpiring a Marstons & Premier Cup Final as well as testimonial matched for the Clive Rice and Richard Hadlee. Anybody thinking of being an umpire I tell them they get the best seat on the ground. John Clark Committee Member Born in Sussex I started playing cricket for my home club in Rye at the age of 15. In 1964 I came up to Loughborough to train as a teacher and during that time I played for Leicester Wanderers. On qualification as a teacher I married and moved to Castle Donington and joined the local club in 1968. I played for them first in the Derby & District League and then in the Notts Amateur League until 1987. In 1998 I became the Castle Donington club umpire in the Notts. Amateur League and in1993 joined the umpires panel. Whilst working with Jon Salisbury he suggested I should try to qualify as a full member of the ACU&S and perhaps move to the Derbyshire panel. During the winter of 95/96 I attended the umpires course under the guidance of the late Arthur Honeybun, passed all the exams and became a full member. In 1997 I joined the Derbyshire panel (a decision I have never regretted) and in 1999 was selected for the Premier League Panel for the inaugural season. I have been fortunate enough to remain there every year since. 2017 saw me complete 30 seasons as an umpire and 21 on the Derbyshire panel.. I still get as much pleasure umpiring as ever and would like to continue for as long as possible.
DBS renewal we would like to thank Dave Price for putting together the following information about the now simpler way of renewing your DBS (formally CRB) DBS goes on-line! Yes you heard it here first. From January, all DBS applications through the ECBACO, for new members and for existing renewals, will be done on-line. According to the ECBACO, applying for a DBS has never been so simple and straightforward. We will wait to see the results! However, it does seem as if it will have lots of benefits for both umpires and scorers: How it works: When your DBS is next due for renewal, you will be contacted automatically by the ECBACO with detailed instructions Once you have renewed automatically, you should then never need to reapply again after 3 years. Your DBS will automatically be renewed. You should receive your certificate within a week and there will be no need to forward the certificate to the ECB The issuing of your DBS will still be free When your next DBS becomes due, you will be contacted with an on-line link to an application form and a list of local verifiers. Once you have completed the form on-line, you will then arrange to meet with your choice of verifier, as before. The verifier will check your details and the form will be submitted to the DBS. You should then receive your certificate within a week It s as easy as that! If you do have any worries or questions then please contact Dave Price. DISCIPLINE your reports matter. Thank you to all our umpires who did not shirk their responsibilities and reported misconduct last year. We are asked for details of what action is taken to ensure our game remains enjoyable for all. Below is 2017 s summary: 18/10/17 Etwall 4m Umpire Dissent and behaviour 11/10/17 Riddings 2m to end of 2020 Failure to control players 11/10/17 Ilkeston 4m to end of 2020 Failure to control players 04/10/17 Alfreton Behaviour 04/10/17 Alfreton 2m 1m to end of 2019 Foul language 04/10/17 Alfreton 2m Failure to control players 04/10/17 South Wingfield 2m Failure to control players 04/10/17 Melbourne 4m Umpire dissent & foul language 04/10/17 Langley Mill 2m 2m to end of 2020 Sledging 16/08/17 Derby Congs 6m 2m to end of 2019 Umpire Dissent and behaviour 16/08/17 Derby Congs 6m 2m to end of 2019 Umpire Dissent and behaviour 26/07/17 Nutbrook 2m 2m to end of 2019 Failure to control players 26/07/17 Nutbrook 4m 4m to end of 2019 Sledging 26/07/17 Clowne Town 2m to end of 2019 Disparaging remarks to a player 26/07/17 Clowne Town 2m 2m to end of 2019 Disparaging remarks to a player 26/07/17 Marehay Foul language 26/07/17 Marehay 2m 2m to end of 2019 Umpire dissent and foul language 26/07/17 Chesterfield 2m 2m to end of 2019 Sledging and player abuse 12/07/17 Melbourne 4m to end of 2019 Failure to control players 12/07/17 Melbourne Umpire dissent 12/07/17 Melbourne 2m 2m to end of 2019 Umpire dissent 12/07/17 Swanwick Hall 2m 2m to end of 2019 Umpire dissent 28/06/17 Marehay 4m 4m to end of 2019 Umpire dissent and foul language 15/06/17 Clifton 4m 2m to end of 2019 Umpire dissent 15/06/17 Elvaston 6m 4m to end of 2019 Umpire dissent 02/06/17 Rolleston 4m 4m to end of 2019 Umpire dissent 17/05/17 Melbourne 2m 2m to end of 2019 Comments to junior batsman 17/05/17 Spondon 4m 2m to end of 2019 Comments to opposition batsman 17/05/17 Spondon 4m 2m to end of 2019 Umpire dissent 17/05/17 Darley Dale 2m 2m to end of 2019 Disparaging remark to an umpire 14/05/17 Sandiacre 2m Umpire dissent
The Scratchers have challenged the Notchers to yet another fireside fixture this year. Readers are invited to accept the Challenge by completing the scorecard and giving the result of the following match. Please send your entry (limited to one per reader, please) to The Third Umpire, 60 The Lawns, Rolleston-on-Dove, Staffordshire, DE13 9DB to arrive by first post on 8 th January 2018 (or email johnmbrown60@gmail.com): please mark your entry ACO. All entries will be examined and the names of all those whose entries are correct will be put into the Umpire s hat, from which the winner of the prize will be drawn at random. You are invited to solve the clues in order to discover how many runs each player scores. You should record all these scores in batting order, and complete your solution by giving the result of the match. Normal Laws of Cricket (2017 Code) apply (no special regulations). There are no trick questions; all relevant information is provided in the clues, and you should assume that the umpire gives appropriate signals. Scratchers XI (batting first) 1. How many Laws of Cricket were there during the 2017 season? 2. How many different signals may the umpire make while the ball is still in play? 3. How many of those signals should be repeated after the ball is dead? 4. How many inches apart are the two return creases? 5. In a limited overs match (40 overs per side), a fielder is sent off after 9.3 overs for a level 3 offence. After which number over will he be allowed to return? 6. In a match where innings are not limited to a set number of overs Team A scored 174 for 8 declared; team B replied with 174 for 9, What is the result? (Choose one of the following: A win = 5; B win = 10; Tie = 15; Draw = 20) 7. Team A were dismissed for 107 and Team B have reached 106 for 5: the striker hits the ball to wide long-on and the batsmen have crossed on the second run when the fielder makes a wild return which goes on to cross the boundary. The batsmen had stopped running before the ball reached the boundary: what is Team B s final total? 8. A bowler has bowled 9.5 overs including five No balls: how many balls has he bowled altogether? 9. The umpire calls and signals No ball: the striker and the wicket-keeper both miss the ball. The umpire repeats the No ball signal followed by the signal for Bye and Boundary 4: how many runs should be added to the total? 10. and how many should be debited against the bowler? 11. If a player commits a level 2 offence, how many warnings should be given before penalty runs are awarded? Extras: What is the maximum number of minutes to be allowed for a drinks interval?
Notchers XI 1. How many Laws of Cricket are there in the new 2017 Code? 2. If the bowler s end umpire calls and signals Wide ball and the striker s end umpire calls and signals No ball, how many runs should be added to the total? 3. The match is scheduled to start at 2pm; at how many minutes after 1pm is the latest time that the toss may be made? 4. What is the maximum number of players who may be on the field while the ball is in play? 5. In a match where innings are not limited to a set number of overs a fielder is sent off for a level 3 offence after 12.1 overs. At the end of which over will he/she be allowed to return? 6. Team A have been dismissed for 107 and team B have reached 106 for five: the striker hits the ball to wide long-on. The batsmen have crossed on their second run when the fielder makes a wild return which goes on to cross the boundary: the batsmen have completed their second runs before the ball reaches the boundary. What is team B s final total? 7. The striker makes no attempt to play a No ball, but the ball ricochets from his pad to the fine-leg boundary. How many runs should be added to the total? 8. If a fielder leaves the field and does not return for 1 hour 41 minutes, how many minutes of playing time must he/she wait before they may bowl? 9. The umpire calls and signals Wide ball and the wicket-keeper misses the ball. The umpire repeats the Wide signal followed by the signal for Boundary 4. How many runs should be added to the total? Your letters? 10. and how many of those runs should be debited to the bowler? 11. The batsmen run two, and both umpires signal Short run: how many runs should be added to the total? Extras: How many methods of dismissal are there? (note: although a batsman may be Retired Out, this is not to be considered as a dismissal) Result: Edited by A Hitchcock please send any views or stories to dcbaconewsletter@googlemail.com we need your input for our newsletter to be a greater success! Merry Christmas to all stay tuned for more news in the New Year