Most of us have taken a turn at umpiring or scoring for a few overs while our team is batting. Some of us enjoy that more than others. But surveys consistently show that players enjoy the game more when there are properly trained officials running the game. The decisions are on average more accurate, and there is more confidence that they are being made fairly.

For some players, officiating can also be a good way to stay involved if injured. For many, officiating is something to consider when you approach retirement from play. Others believe that they can go further in the game as an official. Whatever your motivation, WWCC would love to have more trained officials.

Training Courses

Training courses are provided by the Surrey Cricket Foundation (SCF) and are linked to the Association of Cricket Officials (ACO).

Umpiring - see here.
Scoring - see here.

WWCC are willing to subsidise the cost of available training courses.

For more information contact Peter Andrews.

The role of the Association of Cricket Officials (ACO)

Additional training can be provided by the ACO, which is the membership organisation responsible for the recruitment, training and development of all cricket officials. See here for further information of the Surrey ACO.

Membership of the ACO is available for £30 per year and includes the following:

Further “CPD” – continuous professional development. Ad hoc sessions on particular aspects of umpiring. Some are on-line, some are get-togethers at Surrey clubs, which also provide an opportunity for discussions with other local umpires.
Regular ACO newsletters, with information e.g about any changes in the laws, or the way in which they should be interpreted.
Advertising opportunities for umpires, both regular and one-off, to umpire for clubs, or e.g Surrey junior age group games, and a variety of other events. These are normally paid roles. This is also an outlet for clubs like ours to advertise for officials.
Access to national ACO services, such as the on-line shop, with member discounts on clothing or umpiring equipment.