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SUSSEX CRICKET LEAGUE UMPIRES' WELCOME PACKAGE
.....Welcome
to the Umpires' Panel of the Parker Building Supplies
East Sussex Cricket League. This is a senior cricket
league played in a very competitive manner by the member
clubs so it is expected that, having taken your course,
you also have some previous umpiring experience at club
level. It is hoped the following information will assist
in making your introduction easier. It is expected that
panel umpires turn out in a regulatory manner of attire,
such as white coats, dark trousers (preferably black),
white footwear, tie and a white shirt. In case of weather
conditions you may wish to include a white or cream
sweater and white or cream hat. You will be provided
with a copy of the League's Directory which not only
gives full information as to league and club officials
but also sets out the League's playing conditions, and
also a supply of 'Overs' cards which I suggest you use.
.....Before
leaving home you are advised to check the match starting
time from your League Directory, which you will have
already been given. You may also wish to take with you
your copy of Tom Smith's New Cricket Umpiring and
Scoring as a safeguard. The directory also supplies
details of location of home venue.
.....Allow
sufficient time on leaving home for travel conditions
and locating the ground if first time at that venue.
Aim to arrive at the ground about 45 minutes before
the start of the match. This will enable you to view
the pitch and boundaries for lost ball hazards, and
locate changing rooms. Before the start of the match
check with the home captain for any local scoring restrictions.
.....The
captain of the club to which you have been allocated
for the match is responsible for giving you the appropriate
match payment, (currently £25) and a new match
ball. The home captain should also supply further spares
as may be necessary. Both captains must complete a team
sheet and hand it to you or your colleague before the
toss. The team card should also give details of any
member of the team under the age of 18; a helmet is
to be worn by all junior players in accordance with
ECB requirements. All junior players to be identified
in order to comply with competition rules, ECB fast
bowling directives and regulations of fielding, and
the age group of any junior player as the ECB fast bowling
directives and fielding regulations apply to all matches.
.....Umpire
assessment cards (already stamped) to be given to the
captain if you have agreed to participate in the scheme.
Check availability of bails suitable to conditions on
the day and any bowling markers. Also sawdust if needed
on that day. You may also wish to check the location
of the first aid kit and any extra spare balls if local
conditions are likely to warrant them. This will avoid
any unnecessary delay once the game has started. All
these matters must be done before you enter the pitch
for the start of the game.
.....You
should try to eradicate slow over rates by checking
with colleague and field captain periodically, also
that the correct tea break limit is adhered to. At the
end of the innings check with colleague and scorers
that scores agree. Try to ensure scoreboard is regularly
updated. It is suggested it is done after every over
and with every run in the last five overs, especially
if the game is close.
Whilst
the League is competitive we hope that all players play
in a fair manner in accordance with the 'Spirit of Cricket'
set out in the preamble to the laws. By and large we
believe this is so but occasionally there are instances
of bad behaviour.
.....If
there should be an incidence of indiscipline consult
with your colleague and if felt necessary send in a
report to the league secretary by completing the appropriate
form. Also please inform the Umpires' Co-ordinator who
will contact next week's umpires about the team concerned.
The Committee will support you.
.....We
hope you enjoy your time with us and if you have any
queries or want further information or have any suggestions
to make please contact the Umpire Co-ordinator or the
Hon. Secretary. We value your views and opinions and
of course your services on the field of play.
Jim
Saunders
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