We are delighted to announce that there are several prospective new members of the Umpires’ Panel for next season. As all are aware there has been a large reduction of numbers from the Panel over recent years, down to Covid of course but also down to reluctance of some to put up with the behaviour of a few players from a few clubs.
There has been a distinct improvement of late with behaviour on and off the field however and there is now a much closer link between the Umpire’s Panel and the MSC. To this end there will be a pre season Zoom meeting with all skippers from Divisions 1 to 3 to look at application of new rules – watch this space for details when they are available.
To this end the Association have decided to refund the full £70 booking fee to anybody who successfully passe the course and umpires at least ten Two Counties matches. They will need to join the Association of Suffolk Cricket Umpires and Scorers. Any other persons wishing to consider umpiring should in the first instance please contact:
Tom Smith tomsmithnumber1@hotmail.com for further information.
Details of the course and how to enrol can be found by following the link below.