Umpires do not simply grow on trees. The ACO does not have a bottomless bucket of umpires to appoint to matches. But the ACO does have the ability to train and develop ex-players, coaches and anyone else who might want to join those of us who have the best seat in the house.

Could you become a properly trained and qualified cricket umpires supporting your club by officiating in matches where no panel umpire is appointed. And for some leagues that means added league bonus points. More umpires means a more enjoyable game (no-one wants to do their ten).

The free 2½ hour Middlesex ACO Introduction to Umpiring Courses are running across the county during December and act as a taster and/or a starting point for new umpires.
Saturday 2 December 2023, 10.00 am to 12.30 pm. Lord’s Cricket Ground (NW8 8QN).
Booking link: https://booking.ecb.co.uk/0OWVDZ
Sunday 3 December 2023, 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm. Wilf Slack Cricket Centre, William Perkin School (UB6 8PR).
Booking link: https://booking.ecb.co.uk/R2A5qQ
Thursday 7 December 2023, 7.00 pm to 9.30 am. Winchmore Hill CC (N21 3DN).
Booking link: https://booking.ecb.co.uk/1d1lba
Wednesday 13 December 2023, 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm. North London CC (N8 8RL).
Booking link: https://booking.ecb.co.uk/owzKmz
Wednesday 13 December 2023, 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm. Richmond CC (TW9 2AZ).
Booking link: https://booking.ecb.co.uk/GKq4EV
For a full list of all umpire courses, including the ECB Umpiring Course and the Middlesex ACO Umpire Extension Course, visit:
http://www.middlesexaco.com/courses/umpire

So together let’s make 2024 an enjoyable season with more umpires on the club circuit.

All ACO courses are supported by the Middlesex County Cricket League and Middlesex Cricket.