Young Cricket Officials Course

The Young Cricket Officials course is free umpire training for 13 to 18 years who want to start on the umpire pathway.

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WHEN: Sun 3rd November 2025 - 10am to 2pm

WHERE: Dorset Cricket Centre, Avon Causeway, Hurn, Christchurch, BH23 6DY

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WHEN: Sat 8th March 2025 - 12.30pm to 4.30pm

WHERE: Sturfit Leisure Centre, Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1EW

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ECB Umpire Courses

ECB Umpire Course Summary

The 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.

Pre-requisites:

Learners must be 14 years of age at the time of the course.

DORSET ECB UMPIRE COURSES 2024/2025

Date: 27th October 2024

Time: 10am to 4.30pm

Venue: Redlands Leisure and Community Park

Address: Redlands Leisure and Community Park, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AW

Cost: £70

Minimum Age: 14 years

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Date: 1st March 2025

Time: 12.30pm to 7pm

Venue: Sturfit Leisure Centre

Address: Sturfit Leisure Centre, Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1EW

Cost: £70

Minimum Age: 14 years

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Date: 30th March 2025

Time: 10am to 4.30pm

Venue: Lytchett Manor Sports Centre

Address: Lytchett Manor Sports Centre, Lytchett Minster School, Post Green Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD

Cost: £70

Minimum Age: 14 years

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