Our next Members Meeting will be on Tuesday, 3rd December, in the Chairman’s Lounge at Edgbaston Stadium at 7:30pm. Tea and coffee will be available upon arrival.
I am very pleased to confirm that Jack Shantry, member of the Professional Umpires Panel, has agreed to come along and make a presentation & also talk about his umpiring career to date. That will be the majority of the meeting. Normal notices and an education update will also be given.
General News
Forthcoming Umpire Training Courses
The following local ECB Umpire Courses are taking place at the dates and venues below. If you wish to attend one of these courses, which are the first step on the ECB Umpire Pathway, then please sign up below!
| Course | Date |
| Warwickshire (Alcester) | 24/11/2024 |
| Staffordshire (Walsall) | 30/11/2024 |
| Northamptonshire (Northampton) | 01/12/2024 |
| Worcestershire (Worcester) | 08/12/2024 |
| Leicestershire (Leicester) | 05/01/2025 |
| Derbyshire (Glossop) | 19/01/2025 |
| Warwickshire (Ashlawn) | 26/01/2025 |
ECB Umpiring Course
An umpiring course is taking place at Alcester Grammar School, Birmingham Road, Alcester, Warwickshire B49 5ED on Sunday, 24th November between 9:30 am and 4pm.
This course is designed to give new umpires the key skills, knowledge and confidence to stand as an umpire in cricket. No prior experience of umpiring in cricket is required before attending the course.
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
The course is split into classroom and practical learning, so we recommend learners to come dressed appropriately.
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
The link to register for the course is here: https://booking.ecb.co.uk/event/77134777-ddaf-45fd-a6c3-437b9e279301
Disability Cricket Webinar
Gareth Isaac has organised a webinar to discuss officiating in Disability Cricket on Monday, 19th August. It will start at 6pm and last for approximately 1 hour.
We have an umpire, England player and DPL coach discussing the umpires’ impact on the game.
Register on this form, and a link to the webinar will be sent to you immediately prior to the meeting.