Nottinghamshire Recreational Cricket

NOTTS YOUNG CRICKET OFFICIALS PROGRAMME
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Notts ACO and the Russ Evans Foundation are excited to
announce the launch of the Notts Young Cricket Officials Programme. Our Young Cricket Officials
Programme will give our young officials the best training possible and utilises key partners and club mentors to support them as they begin their journey as a qualified official.
The education programme is aimed exclusively at 14-18 year olds and is delivered over a 2 year
period, through a Two Step Process. Throughout the programme, the young officials will be given
the appropriate training and ongoing support to give them the confidence to officiate in the game.

Details of the Two Step Process outlined below:

Delivering in this two-step process, allows the young officials to start officiating within age related games i.e. Kwik Cricket and U10/11 Hardball, gaining valuable game experience before attending further specialised training in Step 2.

This is a FREE programme and involves face to face training where you will learn how to umpire and
score and then put what you have learnt into practice through games based learning. You’ll then
be ready to go back to your club/school to put these new skills into practice. You will also be
offered opportunities to officiate at local festivals and tournaments where you will be mentored
and supported by your club/school/Notts ACO Mentor.

It’s perfect for 14-18 year olds who are keen to learn more about cricket, help out at their local
club/school or learn some valuable skills to use towards a volunteering scheme (such as The Duke
of Edinburgh Award Scheme).

All Young Officials will receive an ECB Young officials Polo Shirt and Umpires Counter, as well as free membership of the ECB Association of Cricket Officials (including insurance) and ongoing training and support from the County Club, Notts ACO and your local Club.

Details of Step 1 Courses and registration link are below:
South Course 1: Thurs 7th April 2022 (10am till 4 pm) @ Trent Bridge Cricket Club
To Register click here

North Course 2: Weds 13th April 2022 (10am till 4pm) Cuckney Cricket Club
To Register Click here

NOTTS YOUNG CRICKET OFFICIALS – FAQ’s

WHO’S IT FOR?
Anyone aged between 14 and 18 years old who would like to learn more about Umpiring and
Scoring and is keen to volunteer some of their time back in their local cricket club or school.

WHAT WILL THEY LEARN?
In Year 1: They will learn the basics of being an umpire, including the major laws, setting up the
game, signals, game management and how to score using the Play Cricket Scorer App and
Countdown Cricket App.
In Year 2: They will receive further training and support, potentially leading to a Stage 1 Officiating
qualification.

WHAT WILL THEY BE ABLE TO DO?
With continued support they will be able to score any game using the Play Cricket Scorer App, from
junior cricket through to adult cricket, they will also be able to help umpire younger junior games
within a club or school setting, help with Nottinghamshire CCC festivals such as the Kwik Cricket
League and schools’ festivals and competitions, and develop their umpiring skills to help them
progress further with the help of their local ACO.

WHAT OTHER BENEFITS WILL THEY GET?
• ECB Young officials Polo Shirt
• Free Umpires Ball/Over Counter
• Free membership of the ECB Association of Cricket Officials (including insurance)
• Free training and qualifications, from Nottinghamshire CCC and the Notts ACO
• Ongoing support from their local Cricket Club, Notts ACO, Russ Evans Foundation and NottS CCC.
• Possibility of paid officiating work through club/county matches.
• Opportunities for further progression on the Officials pathway.
For further information on why young people should consider officiating please see this short video