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Umpires training has been totally reorganised since the ECBACO became the main umpires and scorers association, taking over from the ACU&S. Gone is the structure of GL6 leading to GL5 leading to GL4, which under ACU&S made an umpire 'a qualified umpire'. The new structure goes through Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 but at no point does an umpire become 'a qualified umpire'. The level of games that an umpire will be able to stand in depends on grading by either his/her local ACO, or at the higher levels, ECBACO. Levels 1 and 2 are open to all umpires, but the higher levels depend on an invitation from ECBACO based on gradings and local county board recommendations.

For more details on the Level 1 course contents and schedule click on Level 1 above.

Although we cannot yet run Level 2 courses, click on Level 2 above to get the latest information on the Level 2 course

This level is aimed at those Level 2 umpires who are looking to or are already involved in matches involving counties and multiple day cricket matches. This level could be used as an update course for any Level 2 umpires who wish to update their knowledge as well as those who are keen to progress further as an umpire. Pre-requisites:ECB Umpire Level 2 and recommendation from County Board.

For umpires who wish to progress to the professional game in England and Wales this level of accreditation must be attained. The appropriate umpires will be invited to attend the courses which will be residential and will operate in October/November as demand warrants.

Pre-requisites: ECB Umpire Level 3 and recommendation from First Class Counties – can be supported by Minor County recommendations.