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 cricketofficials/ The ECB Officials pathway can be viewed at http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/ecbassociation 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: hampshires.timsbury@btinternet.com Brian Hoyle SCB Senior Development Officer Tel: 01823 352266 Mob: 07887 426045 Email: brian.hoyle@somersetcricketboard.org Mike Cornwell WACO County Education Officer Tel: 01380 722855 Mob: 07970 036962 Email: michael.cornwell@btinternet.com 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 22 nd January to Tuesday 26 th February 2013 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm Assessment Wednesday 6 th March 2013 7:00pm to 9:30pm Venue Stroud Cricket Club, Stroud Course 2 (Cheltenham) 2 x Sundays Sunday 24 th March and Sunday 31 st March 2013 10.00 am to 5.00 pm approx Assessment Tuesday 2 nd April 2013 7:00pm to 9:30pm Venue Spirax Sparco, Cheltenham Course 3 (Bristol) 2 x Sundays Sunday 24 th February and 3 rd March 2013 10.00 am to 5.00 pm approx Assessment Wednesday 28 th March 7:00pm to 9:30pm Venue Frenchay Cricket Club Course 4 (Somerset) 2 x Sundays Sunday 10 th February and Sunday 17 th February 2013 10.00am to 5.00pm approx. Assessment Wednesday 20 th February 6.30pm to 8.30pm Venue Centre of Excellence, Taunton Course 5 (Chippenham) 2 x Saturdays Saturday 9 th March and 16 th March 2013 9.15 am to 5.00 pm approx Assessment Saturday 23 rd 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: hampshires.timsbury@btinternet.com Brian Hoyle Senior Development Officer SCB Centre of Excellence The County Ground Taunton TA1 1JT Tel : 01823 352266 Mob : 07887 426045 email : brian.hoyle@somersetcricketboard.org Mike Cornwell WACO County Education Officer Tel: 01380 722855 Mob: 07970 036962 Email: michael.cornwell@btinternet.com