Congratulations

    Following final round of ACU&S umpire examinations, it is pleasing to report 100%
    successful pass rate being achieved by our GL6 and GL5 groups of candidates.

    With minimum pass mark of 80% to attain such level of achievement, we extend our
    "Well done!" congratulations to the following:-

    GL6 umpire qualification - equivalent to new ECB ACO Level 1:-

     GL5 umpire qualification - equivalent to new ECB ACO Level 2:-

    Although majority of the above shall be returning to their clubs, either as club umpire or
    player/umpire, they will do so with a much greater knowledge and understanding of the
    42 Laws of Cricket and more confidence to stand as 'Match Officials'.   Only with such
    trained and actively participating members, can we begin to raise the general standard
    of club umpiring, particularly within the lower divisions.
 

   2007/08 Umpire Training Programme

   Our umpire training programme for this winter is now completed.

   Only with the full support of the Cornwall Cricket League management committee and like-
   wise, that of  all its affiliated clubs, can we get more club officials and players to come along
   to our future arranged courses to be trained and gain a better understanding of 'The Laws
   of Cricket'.   This will undoubtedly help to raise general standards of league umpiring around
   the county. 

   What surprised many who come along to such courses, including experienced cricketers, is
   just how much they don't know about the 42 Laws of Cricket, despite having played for many
   years and regularly 'donned' on the white jacket to do their shared stint of match umpiring
   during that time.

   The CCUA is most grateful to Falmouth, Liskeard St Austell and Truro Cricket Clubs for use
   of their pavilions as venues during last winter's umpire training programme.    

                  

  
   The examination that can be taken at the end of each course, is optional.   However, we
   encourage candidates to do so and, hopefully, to gain a national recognised umpiring
   qualification as reward for their regular attendance and prolonged study.
 

      GL6 Course:   Tues. 09 October  to  Tues. 11 December 2007   -   10  x  2 hrs sessions

      This first stage ACU&S qualification course leading to GL6 examination is specifically designed
      for the club or 'player/umpire' wishing to improve their knowledge and skills, and gives an over-
      view of all the Laws of Cricket that relate to one-day, single-innings games.
      Click on underlined course dates above for course content.

      GL5 Course:     Tues. 15 January  to  Tues. 05 February 2008  -     4  x  2 hrs sessions

      Those who currently hold a GL6 qualification and have stood for at least one full season, may like
      to study for the GL5 examination.  
      Click on underlined course dates above for course content.

      GL4 Course:   Tues. 12 February  to  Tues. 04 March 2008      -     4  x  2 hrs sessions

      This course is only for experienced umpires who currently hold a GL5 or equivalent qualification
      and have appropriate field practice.
      Click on underlined course dates above for course content.
 

                          For further information or to book your place in advance, contact:-
                         John Middleton - CCUA Senior Training Instructor on 01209-832286
     
                    
               

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     ACU&S GL6 Course

    This is the first level stage of becoming a qualified umpire.  On successfully passing the
    end of course examination, one would be considered competent to umpire CCL Division 2
    and below matches.  

    Trainees will be taken through all 42 Laws of Cricket with particular emphasis placed
    on those appertaining to our 'recreational' game.  The computer generated presentation
    enables participants to gain a much clearer understanding and interpretation of the
    Laws that are delivered through a series of modules - see below.  

    There is no charge to attend the course, although participants
    will need to purchase a copy of ' Tom Smith's new Umpiring &
    Scoring' book.   This book can be purchased from the course 
    instructors or from any good bookshop (approx. £10.00).

    Those wishing to take the examination will have to meet their
    own examination fees and are required to join the ACU&S.   

    If you have any questions or queries, please contact one of our
    CCUA  training instructors:  John Middleton and  Vic Hassell
    whose contact numbers can be found in the 'Umpire Directory'
    section of the CCB Annual Yearbook.        
 

      

             2007 Dates and GL6 Modular Course Content                   Link to: 'Laws of Cricket' Page

 
                                                                                                                           Link to: 'Laws of Cricket' Page

                                                                                                                             Link to: 'Laws of Cricket' Page

               2008 Dates and GL4 Course Content               

    This course is based entirely on testing and refreshing candidates knowledge and depth of
   response.    It is assumed that they know the Laws but seek practice in explaining the Laws'
   application to include field-craft.

   All candidates must be paid-up members of the ACU&S in order to sit this examination.
 
   Candidates must have passed GL5 or equivalent and at least one further season at that
   level in the field.
  
   A copy of the MCC 'Laws of Cricket' and new ' Tom Smith's Cricket Umpiring and Scoring'
   'bible' are needed to study for this course.    

    The content can be varied to suit candidates' wishes to some degree.  

                                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                    Link to: 'Laws of Cricket' Page

    ACU&S Grade level examinations

    The new Grade level examinations are the GL6 (equivalent to the old Part 1) or GL5 (old
    Part  2).   Their presentation format shall comprise of self-explanatory photographs and
    related questions that offer a multi-choice range of answers from which candidates select
    the most appropriate.   When the exam is completed, a transparency answer sheet is
    simply laid over the candidate's paper to check correct responses.   This system speeds
    up the marking process and enables the results to be known within short period of time of
    sitting the examinations.

    A GL4 exam can only be sat by those who have previously gained a GL5 or equivalent
    qualification.   For this, each examinee is presented with approximately 24 questions
    by two examiners in a 75 minute examination.   A 75% mark is needed to gain a pass.
   

    Recommended Qualifications for:-

                    G6  -  CCL 'Intermediate' tier / Club 2nd XI or school cricket
                    G5  -  All levels of Club cricket plus opening rounds of National competitions
                    G4  -  Premier League, County U17 and Regional Finals
                    G3  -  All Combined Services, MCCA, MCC, UCCE, BUSA, England U15/17 and
                               County II, etc.
                    G2  -  As G3 plus England U19/21 and ECB Reserve List
                    G1  -  Sole preserve of ECB and restricted to its contracted paid-professional
                               umpires only