ECB Umpires Training Course
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.
Post course, learners will have the confidence and competence to go and umpire at appropriate levels within recreational cricket.
Current ECB Umpires Courses available:
ECB Umpire course
The S20 Boundary Indoor Cricket Centre, 1 Longacre Cl, Sheffield, S20 3FR
Saturday 3rd January 2026
9:30am to 4pm
For more information and to book a place, please click here
ECB Umpire Course
Clifton Alliance CC, Clifton Park Ave, Shipton Rd, York, YO30 5RF
Sunday 1st February, 2026
10am to 4:30pm
For more information and to book a place, please click here
ECB Umpire Course
Park Side Sports Centre, Parkside Rd, Bradford, BD5 8EH
Saturday 7th February 2026
11am to 5:30pm
For more information and to book a place, please click here
Female Only ECB Umpiring Course
Pocklington CC, Burnby Ln, Pocklington, York, YO42 2QB
Saturday 7th February 2026
10am to 4:30pm
For more information and to book a place, please click here
The YCB ACO will also be continuing with the face to face training of any umpire already part way through their ACO training. If you have previously attended a Stage 1 or Stage 2 course, and wish to further develop your skills, then please contact the County Education Officer, Richard Jones - r.p_jones@yahoo.co.uk
If you wish to be considered for elevation from your current ranking to the next higher, you should contact the County Performance Officer, Nigel Thornton - nigelobdl@hotmail.com
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