The Cumbria branch of the ACO held it's Annual General Meeting at Ambleside CC on Sunday October 23rd 2011.
During the meeting the following officers were elected:-
Bill Burrow: Chairman
Eddie Payne: Vice Chairman
Stewart Hulse: Secretary
Colin Ashton: Treasurer
Bill Cook: Training Officer
Doug Beede: Education Officer (Training)
Mary Smith: Committee Member
Tony Jones: Committee Member
Carol Sharp is the new Cumbria ACO - Scorers Officer, and her e-mail address is carol-sharp@tiscali.co.uk
Cumbria ACO have 87 members as of September 2011, which is an increase of ten more members in the year.
Umpire training courses are usually early in the New Year, either at Furness CC or Penrith CC, depending on how many candidates apply. Please contact Bill Cook for more details
Also Umpire training takes place at Warton CC early in the New Year ( 2012). Please contact Peter Robinson for more information. (01524 736303)
A Scorers course is being facilitated by the Westmorland Cricket League in March 2012, but as places are limited, you are advised to contact Peter Robinson as soon as possible.
Cumbria ACO is launching a press campaign against "abusive and unacceptable behaviour" prior to the 2012 season to ensure that players realise that because of abuse some umpires are leaving the game which is a major concern for all involved in Cricket.
If you want more information on the work of the ACO, or would like to become a member & umpire, please contact Stewart Hulse MBE, their Secretary, via 01539 447594.
Umpire Gradings and Classifications
All ACO umpires have now been given a grading and classification by the ECB. Their classification depends on the level at which they regularly umpire and gradings on their assessment during games. For umpires wishing to progress and have regular ECB appointments, assessments during games is now vital. The ACO is currently preparing proposals to present to the Cumbria leagues requesting captains to assess umpires who wish this for their future progress.
