Finished playing the game? Still want to stay involved? Then why not take up umpiring and still see all the action in the middle!
The Herts Association of Cricket Officials run courses throughout the close season to ensure we have a constant flow of new and up skilled umpires to support the game.
Once qualified, become a panel umpire, and stand in Saracens Hertfordshire Premier Cricket League matches or just support your local cricket club by umpiring on a weekend.
Umpire Introductory Course
This is a new, short, standalone course aimed at any cricket enthusiast who is interested in umpiring. It is a 4 hour course spread over 2 evenings. It is soon expected to become a minimum preferred requirement for umpires in the Saracens Hertfordshire Premier Cricket League divisions 7A to 10B. It is also very relevant to coaches, parents and any others who are persuaded to don the white coat. An ECB ACO Attendance Certificate is awarded on completion of the course. Cost will be £20.
Dates and Venues
Potters Bar CC – Tuesday, 25 October and Tuesday, 1 November, 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Hertford CC – Tuesday, 22 and 29 November, 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm
For further details and to Book a place, Contact: Alan Price 01763 838412
Umpire Level 1 (Traditional Level 1 Course)
The course is approximately 16 hours duration, 2 hours an evening, one evening per week, for 8 weeks. It is intended for those who wish to understand the Laws of cricket and for those who intend to umpire regularly for club, colts or for league. It covers the key Laws of cricket and basic techniques of man and match management. No prior knowledge required.
A level 1 Umpire Certificate is awarded on successful completion of the course and a multiple choice exam.
Dates and venues
Baldock Town CC - commencing Mon 23rd January 2017 from 8.00pm - 10.00pm
Hertford CC - commencing Tues 24th January 2017 from 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Kings Langley CC - commencing Wed 25th January 2017 from 8.00pm - 10.00pm
Northampton Exiles - commencing Thursday 26th Jan 2017 at 8:00pm - 10.00pm
Radlett CC - commencing Tues 7th February 2017 from 8.00pm - 10.00pm
Weekend Course
Radlett CC - Sun 19th and Sun 26th March 2017, 9.30am - 5.30pm each day
The cost of the mid-week course is £65 and £30 for Juniors (Up to 18)
The cost of the 2-day weekend course is £95 and £60 for Juniors (Up to 18)
For further details and to Book a place, Contact: Nick Hall 01727 855100
Umpire Level 1A
This course is available to all those who have passed the level 1 and we will be running it as a two-day week-end course in the autumn. In order to accommodate the anticipated numbers and to avoid unnecessary travel we have allocated two week-ends and venues. Cost is £65 for the full course including assessment or £45 as a CPD without assessment.
Dates and Venues
Kings Langley CC – Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th October 2016, 9.30 am to 5.00 pm each day
Mercure Hotel, Hatfield – Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th November 2016, 9.30 am to 5.00 pm each day
All HACO members who have passed their Level 1 in the last 3 years but have not yet taken Level 1A will be contacted individually.
For further details and to Book a place, Contact: Alan Price 01763 838412
The course fees are payable at the commencement of the course and cheques should be made out to the Herts Association of Cricket Officials.
For further details regarding the above courses, please contact:
Alan Price - Education Officer
Tel: 01763 838412
Email: alan.price1@btconnect.com
Peter Hinstridge - Chairman
Tel: 01923 661107
Email: peter.hinstridge@btinternet.com
