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With all the international matches, domestic county competitions and national cups, you will understand why we need to encourage and maintain a steady flow of new officials to help us manage all of these and the rest of the games that are played up and down the land every week.

Even if you just wish to umpire at your son’s school or score for your local village team, you are as vital to the game and to us as any first class or county official, and so we welcome you warmly and wholeheartedly.

We aim to enhance your feeling of belonging by safeguarding your security by including comprehensive insurance as part of your joining fee.

As to how we manage this, try this 'over’ of well-aimed deliveries:

• A simple clear mission - to develop competent umpires and scorers to control and guide cricket matches at every level 'From Playground to Test Arena'
• The strength of history and dedication - we build on the decades of work and success that previous organisations have established and we welcome their supporters both as members and also as executives of the ACO
• Our guarantee of effort on your behalf - working through the regions to each county board, so that you are supported and represented by them so that your individual voice and views can be expressed to them and heard by us
• Your desire - to want to be involved, to make a difference, to add to the enjoyment of the playing of the game
• The commitment from us of an established and efficient 'pathway' - to enable you to progress at whatever pace you prefer and to whatever level you wish
• Our mutual success - if you are good at what you do and have the respect of the players and your colleagues, then we too have succeeded by getting you there

To achieve all this we operate as an independent association with the wholehearted support of the ECB and have a small team of our own executives in the main ECB office at Lord's.

We function via a Governing Board and work through the regions to the county boards who have the direct link with you as an individual member. Whatever the level you are looking for, our association will involve and represent you and it is then up to you which courses you take and how fast or slow you choose to progress.

If you are interested in becoming a member click here.

For more information or assistance contact:

Tel: 0121 446 2710
Email: ecbaco@ecb.co.uk