Getting started in Umpiring
The recruitment of new umpires generally takes place in the winter months and begins with the Cricket Victoria Winter Classes program.
Most competitions are in demand for umpires, therefore it isn't too difficult getting started. Introductions with umpiring groups can also be arranged through Cricket Victoria if required. For further information contact the CV Umpiring Department on (03) 9653 1141 OR (03) 9653 1163.
Cricket Victoria Umpire training is best broken down into the following sections:
EDUCATION
OFF SEASON
Cricket Victoria conducts a series of lectures , The Winter Classes, during the off-season consisting of 5 evening classes (approx. 2 hours each) on the Laws of Cricket, the classes are theory based and conducted by CV Umpiring Manager, Bob Parry, CV Umpiring Officer Daryl Cox and Senior CV Umpires. Further details are available at Winter Classes.
Lectures are generally held at two locations, Holmesglen TAFE and Bundoora RMIT and registration is essential.
Cricket Victoria generally recruits umpires to its panel from this program and also introduce prospective umpires to "local associations" on request.
IN SEASON
Once involved in an umpiring group there are additional nights of education provided during the season by the competition Umpire Advisors.
PRE-SEASON
Cricket Victoria conducts a bi-annual Seminar in September, (the next one to be held in 2012), that concentrates more on practical sessions leading in to the commencement of the season in October. Information regarding "SINS" will be posted on the website closer to the date.
ACCREDITATION
Once you have joined an umpiring group and are actively involved, you can apply to register and undertake the National Umpiring Accreditation - Level 2. This is a self-paced, continuous improvement program which is both theory and practical based.
