NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CRICKET UMPIRES’ ASSOCIATION

Affiliated to THE ASSOCIATION OF CRICKET UMPIRES & SCORERS

President:              D.A.Wood

Chairman:              Mel Eatherington

Hon Secretary                 M.Powell,     5 Waddington Drive,
West Bridgford, Nottingham  NG2 7GT

Acting Hon Treasurer           Tel:        0115 914 3566      
Email:      ncua.powell@ntlworld.com

Training Officer            P.M.Smith,     47 Park Street, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1DF
Tel: 0115 917 4632      Email:      smith.smith2@ntlworld.com

The Association was formed in 1953 with a number of objectives in mind, three of which have remained an annual target, namely:-

1.       To improve the standard of umpiring and secure uniform interpretation of the Laws

2.       To provide instruction on the Laws

3.       To encourage a spirit of co-operation amongst umpires at all levels of cricket

Membership:- The present membership totals just less than 160 not all of whom are active umpires.    However, with the volume of matches at all levels in and around Nottingham, this figure is not nearly enough and enquiries from umpires, actual and potential are always welcome. Membership of the Association is not necessary to attend the training courses but the benefits listed below are only available if you join. 

Subscription:- At £5 per annum, benefits include personal accident insurance cover whilst officiating in and travelling to and from matches subject to an upper age limit plus public liability insurance  Four newsletters a year with NCUA information plus details on other cricket and umpiring topics;  Free examinations;  Free copy of the MCC Laws of Cricket 2003 edition; Social events;  Reduced cost membership of  Notts CCC.  Nomination to stand in selected county youth and other representative matches.

Training:-        Instruction is available to anyone, umpire or enthusiast,  who wishes to learn more about the Laws of Cricket.  Courses begin in January each year for 11 weeks on Monday evenings at Trent Bridge catering for the umpiring needs of everyone from the beginner to the Test match official.   .

The Monday night course currently comprises three strands.  A preliminary group for new umpires or those seeking basic refresher training; an advanced group for those who have previously completed a course and passed the preliminary examination; a discussion group for experienced/qualified umpires.  There is also a shorter more basic 5 week course on Sunday morning beginning in February.   In either case the cost is just 50p each time you attend.

On sale at the course are law books and other umpiring accessories.  You will find it beneficial to have a copy of the Laws.  There is the basic MCC Laws book which you will receive free if you join the Association and also ‘Tom Smith’s Umpiring & Scoring’ book which as well as the Laws contains detailed explanations of their operation.  This book is highly recommended to those seriously thinking of taking up umpiring.  A new edition has just been published. 

Examinations:-   The NCUA provide an optional examination for those who wish to obtain recognition of their acquired knowledge of cricket law. 

If you have any queries about umpiring or any of the courses contact the Hon Secretary at the address above.

Local cricket is catastrophically short of umpires. 
Please help to recruit more members.