To umpire in Western Australia’s premier cricket competition, the WACA District Competition (senior and junior men's, masters or women's), a high level of knowledge and competency is expected.
By choosing to umpire with the WACA you have elected to be part of the peak cricket body in Western Australia.
The WACA is committed to improving all aspects of cricket in WA and the WACA umpiring family is a respected part of the structure. Quality officiating plays a vital role in player development and it is important that at all levels the umpire is competent and maintains the positive image of WACA cricket.
Before commencing any umpire course you should review the current Laws of Cricket by undertaking the review questions in the attached document. This will provide excellent background to bring to the course.
WACA WINTER TRAINING PROGRAM 2010
The WACA training program offers a range of courses catering for varying entry levels to umpiring.
Prior to commencing the CA Level 2 Accreditation all prospective umpires should complete the ASC Online officiating course,
CLICK HERE to get started.
This is a generic course that addresses the basic elements of being a sports official.
Simply log in, complete the online component and if successful print off your certificate.
You are now ready to enrol in the CA Level 2 accrditation course for cricket umpires.
CRICKET AUSTRALIA LEVEL 2 ACCREDITATION
Cricket Australia’s National Umpiring Accreditation Scheme level 2 course.
For new umpires wishing to umpire WACA District Cricket this is the basic requirement to umpire in the WACA district cricket competition.
The program:
There is a charge of $60 which covers all CA materials and tuition.
Dates:
August 4th - Session 1 - The role of the umpire (6.00pm - 8.30pm Bryant Room)
August 11th - Session 2 - Laws Presentation 1 (6.00pm - 8.30pm Bryant Room)
August 18th - Session 3 - Laws Presentation 2 (6.00pm - 8.30pm Bryant Room)
August 25th - Session 4 - Laws Presentation 3 (6.00pm - 8.30pm Bryant Room)
September 1st - Laws Assessment night (5.00pm - 8.00pm Boundary Room)
For experienced umpires to refresh and update their knowledge of the Laws of Cricket.
This course involves a mixture of lecture style presentations on the new edition (2010) MCC Laws of Cricket and discussion groups analysing situational applications of the Laws.
Attendance at this is considered essential preparation for the coming season.
There is NO CHARGE for this course.
Dates:
August 3rd - Session 1 - Presentation Laws of Cricket (6.00pm - 8.30pm Boundary Room)
August 10th - Session 2 - Presentation Laws of Cricket (6.00pm - 8.30pm Boundary Room)
August 17th - Session 3 - Scenario analysis (6.00pm - 8.30pm Boundary Room)
August 24th - Session 4 - Scenario analysis (6.00pm - 8.30pm Boundary Room)
September 1st - Laws Assessment night (5.00pm - 8.30pm Boundary Room)
For new and experienced umpires together to develop their practical aspects of umpiring.
The weekend provides an opportunity to hone your field craft under the direction of experienced umpire presenters.
This is a FREE weekend open to all umpires. Catering is provided and you get the opportunity to meet and mix with other members of the WACA family of umpires.
A weekend of practical skills development involving:
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Basic field craft for the novice.
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Advanced officiating skills.
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The application of key Laws such as LBW, Run out, Unfair play etc.
- Match management.
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Coping with the pressures of umpiring.
Dates: Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September venue: WACA Ground.
Umpire development course
For current WACA umpires wishing to be the best that they can.
Specifically designed to produce the complete umpire addressing:
