Visit the Further Umpire Resources page to access the Middlesex Continuing Professional Development webinars and other materials kindly made available by other County ACOs.
Last updated 20 March 2024
Umpire courses for managers, coaches, ex-players, parents, novice umpires
or those who are just curious
ACO Introduction to Umpiring – free course
If you just want to know a bit more about umpiring or want to be more confident when asked to umpire a junior club match or social game, or to do your ‘ten’ as a player then the ACO Introduction to Umpiring is your starting point.
Whatever your aspirations, this free 2½ hour introduction to umpiring will give any cricket enthusiast curious about becoming an umpire a taste of what the role entails. The course is not overly technical and is an ideal starter covering the more common Laws so that with greater confidence you can umpire a local cricket match or a match in which you are a player.
For those wishing to progress further we will provide an insight into the ECB umpire pathways for men’s and women’s cricket. You will also be given the opportunity to ask any questions and understand how you can reach your own goals.
This course is free.
Our next course will be held at Enfield CC, EN1 2RY, 7 pm to 9.30 pm Thursday 25th April 2024. To book this course please use this link:
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No more Introduction to Umpire courses are currently planned for summer 2024. If you would like to register an interest for any courses over winter 2024/25, email education@middlesexaco.com and we will let you know when courses are scheduled.
ACO Umpire Extension Course
Whether you want to become a regular club umpire or officiate school and/or county age group matches, or perhaps are looking to umpire at the highest levels of the recreational game by becoming a member of a league umpires’ panel, or even eventually aspire to be an umpire in the professional game, this 3-day course is ideal for those wishing to become the best umpire they can and an essential part of your further development.
This course will significantly expand your understanding of the Laws of cricket and your ability to analyse and apply league match regulations. The course includes:
- the role of the umpire and pre-match duties
- the more technical aspect of the Laws of cricket. including:
- how runs are scored
- the nine methods of dismissal
- fair and unfair play; and managing players’ behaviour
- Penalty time for absent fielders and runners for injured batters
- how to analyse and apply match playing regulations
- Field craft (i.e. how to umpire)
- Duty of care – including ECB Directives relating to young players
- Laws concerning player safety
You do not have to be a member of the ACO (£30 per annum) when booking the Extension Course as you can join the ACO after the course has been completed.
Through their umpiring networks, the Middlesex ACO tutor team will also be able to help you find umpiring appointments.
No more Umpire Extension courses are currently planned for winter 2023/24. If you would like to register an interest, email education@middlesexaco.com and we will let you know when courses are scheduled.
Further umpire resources
Visit the Further Umpire Resources page to access the Middlesex Continuing Professional Development webinars and other materials kindly made available by other County ACOs.
If you have any questions or require any other information please email Ned Wilsher, County Education Officer.