An integral part of the game, umpires are cricket's decision makers. Their presence is essential to ensure that the game is managed in the correct way and played in the right spirit.

Umpiring is a great way to support the health of the game and guarantees the best seat in the house for all cricket lovers.

The ECB have recently undertaken a review of Umpire Eductation and are now offering one entry level course to all prospective umpires.

Our next course is at Mansfield Hosiery Mills Cricket Club on January 11th. You can sign-up here.

Refresh your understanding of the Laws of cricket by referring to the MCC Laws online resource.

If you are already a trained umpire and would like to supplement the panel of willing volunteers who support cricket in the County, please contact joe.fish@trentbridge.co.uk

The ECB Association of Cricket Officials (ACO) represents scorers and umpires for and on behalf of the national governing body, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

If you would like to become a member of the ECB ACO, simply complete this form and our support team will be in touch as soon as applications open for 2025.

Members can benefit from free insurance and access to appointments.

Find out more about the Association of Cricket Officials here.