This course is designed to give new umpires the key skills, knowledge and confidence to stand as an umpire in cricket.

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

Learners will be asked to complete some e-learning prior to attending the course, which will take no more than 90 minutes to complete in total. Pre-learning can be completed via multiple visits or in one go.

Pre-requisites:
Learners must be 14 years of age at the time of the course.
Cost £70.00 (Corsham CC members will be reimbursed)
Post course, learners will have the confidence and competence to go and umpire at appropriate levels within recreational cricket.

Venue: Swindon Cricket Club, The County Ground, County Road, Swindon, SN1 2ED
Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025
Time: 9.30am to 4pm
Booking: Click here to register

If you require any further information, please contact Alan Biggins, WACO County Education Officer - Umpires. Alan can be reached at alan.biggins@ntlworld.com / 07900 906908