An umpiring course is taking place at Alcester Grammar School, Birmingham Road, Alcester, Warwickshire B49 5ED on Sunday, 24th November between 9:30 am and 4pm.

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.

Pre-requisites:
Learners must be 14 years of age at the time of the course.

Cost £70

The link to register for the course is here: https://booking.ecb.co.uk/event/77134777-ddaf-45fd-a6c3-437b9e279301

Gareth Isaac has organised a webinar to discuss officiating in Disability Cricket on Monday, 19th August. It will start at 6pm and last for approximately 1 hour.

We have an umpire, England player and DPL coach discussing the umpires’ impact on the game.

Register on this form, and a link to the webinar will be sent to you immediately prior to the meeting.

Geoff Gray has passed away from cancer. Geoff was a WCCL panel umpire who also supported Sutton by club umpiring their 2nd XI.

Funeral details will be communicated once we have them.

Tuesday 2nd July sees the publication of a brand-new book by Brian Lara. It’s a deep-dive into the West Indies and Warwickshire legend’s career in England – and against England – including new insight into his time at Edgbaston and the unforgettable summer of 1994.

To celebrate this new book, we are inviting you to join us for a launch event on the evening of 2 July at Edgbaston Stadium.

30 years since the great batsman’s unbeaten 501 for Warwickshire and 375 against England – and 20 years since his 400 not out against England – co-author Phil Walker will lead a Q&A with Brian to discuss the book and his incredible career versus England and for the Bears.

Brian will be in attendance for the duration of the event, with time for book signings, mingling and informal conversation after the Q&A.

To book your place at this intimate event, click here. Every attendee will receive a copy of the new book as part of the ticket price.

When: Tuesday 2nd July, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Where: Edgbaston Stadium
Ticket price: £30 (includes copy of Brian Lara’s new book)