Hertfordshire Association of Cricket Officials
ECB E-Learning
MCC Laws E-Learning
This course is designed to give new umpires the key skills, knowledge and confidence to stand as an umpire in cricket. No prior experience of umpiring in cricket is required before attending the course. ​
ECB Umpire Course
​​ Whether you plan to support Junior Softball cricket through to adult cricket, this course will cover the following topics:
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Understanding the role of the umpire
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Gain a basic understanding of umpiring the game
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Answering appeals and the common methods of dismissal
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How to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the game
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Judging whether or not it is safe to play
ECB Umpire Course
Course Date: Sat, 7 February, 2026
Course Fee: £70
Location: Hertfordshire Sports Village,
de Havilland Campus,
Hatfield Business Park, Hatflied,
AL10 9EU
Course times: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Arrive 9.30 AM)
Parking: Free of charge.
Refreshments: Participants should bring their own lunch and refreshments.
To register for this course, please click below:
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For further details contact education.haco@outlook.com
ECB Umpire Course Women and Girls Only
Course Date: Sun, 1 March, 2026
Course Fee: £70
Location: Hertfordshire Sports Village,
de Havilland Campus,
Hatfield Business Park, Hatflied,
AL10 9EU
Course times: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Arrive 9.30 AM)
Parking: Free of charge.
Refreshments: Participants should bring their own lunch and refreshments.
To register for this course, please click below:
For further details contact education.haco@outlook.com
The ECB Umpire Development Course builds on the foundations of the entry-level ECB Umpire Course, offering a deeper understanding of the Laws of Cricket and how to apply them in real match situations.
Participants will explore key aspects of fieldcraft, match management, and teamwork, learning how to work effectively alongside a colleague and scorers.
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This course is ideal for umpires looking to develop confidence and consistency when officiating recreational and lower-league matches where independent umpires are not appointed. It also serves as a valuable refresher for existing umpires at any level.
The course will will equip participants with the practical tools and knowledge to ensure games are played safely, fairly, and in the right spirit.​​
ECB Umpire Development Course
Course Date: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026
Course Fee: £30
Location: Hertfordshire Sports Village,
de Havilland Campus,
Hatfield Business Park, Hatflied,
AL10 9EU
Course times: 09:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Arrive 9.30 AM)
Parking: Free of charge.
Refreshments: Participants should bring their own lunch and refreshments.
To register your interest and to book on this course please email education.haco@outlook.com or click here
​The ECB is committed to ensuring cricket is a game for everyone by breaking down barriers and ensuring that cricket is a truly inclusive and diverse sport.
Following the launch of Raising the Game, a number of tools and resources have been made available on the ECB’s EDI Content Hub.​
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
​Everyone has a part to play in raising the game and tackling discrimination and inequality within cricket.
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One of the e-learning modules is designed to help everyone in the recreational game understand the 9 protected characteristics set out in the UK Equality Act 2010.
This short course is open to all across the recreational game and takes around 30mins to complete.
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Follow this link to access the EDI module.
Follow this link to access ECB Raising the Game Hub for other
e-learning material.
For further information relating to our training and education programme, please contact:
For Umpires - Hemal Wijesuriya
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For Scorers - Hilary Stiffin
07779 108156