These courses are still available online.
BASICS OF UMPIRING
This course is aimed at players and colub people who may just fill in for a few overs or as a real starter for learning to be an umpire.
This is the key Laws and Basics of Field Craft
For ages 13 and over.
This is good fun actually – there are animated videos, 5 tests to test yourself against Hawkeye and then there is a 10 question test at the end. Overall, this took about 20 minutes
Recommended that everyone has a go at this.
This will take you direct to the online resource to register and do the basics course.
IT’S YOUR CALL – UMPIRE EDUCATION STAGE ONE
This course is designed to give an overview of the basic Laws of the Game, how to apply them and introduce the principles of field craft and match management.
This course is a perfect introduction for new club umpires, a refresher for existing umpires and the first step for those who aspire to umpire at higher levels.
For ages 13 and over.
Individuals who complete this course will be eligible for full ECB ACO Membership. You will be required to complete the necessary forms (online) to obtain this.
· Under 16s will receive full membership immediately, which will continue until 18 (providing they remain an active member). An ECB DBS is required upon turning 16.
· Over 16s will also receive free membership until they are 18*
· Over 18s receive their first year free*
*All over 16s will need an ECB DBS to secure full membership but will be joined as Associate members until they are able to get the certificate. For more information on DBS’ please contact GMCL Umpires lead UmpireCompliance@GtrMcrCricket.co.uk
This link will allow you to register for the course and you will be sent a link to the online course within a few days.