Calling all umpires! Are you keen to get involved, or simply develop your skills?
There are a number of umpires courses, for all levels, happening this off-season - so why not get involved!
If you would like to stand as an umpire for Banbury, please do get in touch. Full expenses paid - we will reimburse any training costs, if you are able to stand as a Banbury umpire in 2025 and beyond.
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Cokethorpe School, Witney OX29 7PU
Ian Royle, Oxfordshire ACO,
(ocagensec@gmail.com or 07850 072262)
These courses are 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
Post course, learners will have the confidence and competence to go and umpire at appropriate levels within recreational cricket.