The INTO officiating course is the first step on the officiating pathway. It will help you to understand the fundamental rules of the game, keep an accurate scorecard, cover the basic positioning and movement required to enable you to ‘whistle well’ whilst umpiring at a grassroots level or in a school environment.

MINIMUM AGE:
13 years (on the date of the course)

DURATION:
Online 4 hours (2 x 2 hours)

COST:
£40 for virtual sessions
£35 payable to county for practical assessment

The B Award course is designed for those umpires who wish to take the next step on the umpire pathway and officiate matches at a regional level. This blended course develops your understanding of the importance of good vision, positioning and timing and builds on your current knowledge to apply the rules in a more demanding game environment. You will learn to apply advantage where appropriate and demonstrate the difference between contact that does or does not interfere with play. The course will cover how to utilise effective Game Management techniques and understand the Match Guidelines

MINIMUM AGE:
14 years (on the date of the course)
*Restrictions apply

DURATION:
3 hours online (2 x 1.5 hours) followed by a 2 hour tutor led practical session

COST:
£70 for virtual sessions

£50 written assessment
£80 payable to county for practical assessment