An acute shortage of umpires is causing concern to leagues
throughout Lincolnshire and former players and all those thinking about taking
up umpiring are being invited to help solve the problem by signing up for
courses.
The Lincoln & District Umpires Association is running an ECB
ACO Level 1 course this winter which is suitable for those wishing to start
umpiring for their club or in local leagues.
No previous knowledge is expected, but most who take part will
have played or had at least some informal experience of umpiring. It is also of
interest to those who would like to understand more about the game and its
laws.
The course uses the ECB ACO course book to supplement numerous
slides showing situations in cricket matches and there will be practical
demonstrations where possible. Qualified instructors will run the course.
The venue is Lincoln University Sports Campus on Brayford Pool, Lincoln
and the course takes place over consecutive Saturdays, 18 January - 8 February 2014 inclusive, from 10am to 5pm each day.
The cost is £80.00 which includes all course materials, a copy
of The Laws of Cricket and of Tom Smith's Cricket Umpiring and Scoring – the
“Bible” of cricket umpires - 12 months membership of the ECB ACO (which
includes insurance whilst umpiring) and also of the Lincoln & District
Umpires Association.
Applications should be
made to Bryan Smith, 12 Redwood Avenue, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7TJ, email:
smith_bryan@sky.com or telephone 07867 336100
The closing date for applications is December 1.
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