Take your place at the heart of the game

We support aspiring and experienced umpires across Warwickshire and Birmingham, helping people develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to officiate cricket. Whether you are a parent helping with junior matches, a player looking to stay involved in the game or someone interested in progressing through the recreational cricket pathway, umpiring offers a rewarding way to make a difference.

No previous umpiring experience is required to get started.

Why become an umpire?

Umpires play an essential role in ensuring matches are safe, fair and enjoyable for everyone involved. By becoming an umpire, you can:

• Stay involved in cricket beyond playing
• Support your local club and community
• Build confidence and communication skills
• Develop your knowledge of the Laws of Cricket
• Meet new people across the game
• Progress into league, representative and higher-level cricket

Umpiring is open to people of all ages, genders, backgrounds and abilities, with opportunities available across both the men’s and women’s game. 

Upcoming Courses

• Female Umpiring Course on Sunday 18th October | 9:30am-4pm at West Coventry Academy
  

ECB Umpiring Course

The ECB Umpiring Course is the main starting point for anyone who would like to begin their umpiring journey. The course is designed to give new umpires the skills, knowledge and confidence to stand in recreational cricket, covering the practical responsibilities involved before, during and after a match.  During the course, you will explore areas including:

The role and responsibilities of an umpire

• Applying the Laws of Cricket
• Positioning and movement
• Umpire signals and communication
• Working with a fellow umpire and the scorers
• Managing players and common match situations
• Preparing for and completing a fixture

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Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7QU
General Enquiries 0121 369 1994