Umpires’ forum
Monday 19 March 2007, 9.59am by John Fitzpatrick, Executive Officer
We are holding an umpires’ forum as part of our programme to promote, develop and raise the standard of stoolball. The forum is mainly for umpires, but players are very welcome. Its aim is to discuss all aspects of the umpire’s role and responsibilities, to share some points of view and, if needed, to offer help and suggestions to make our job more enjoyable for all.
It’s happening at Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green (near Haywards Heath) on Sunday 13 May 2007. Arrive at 10am for 10.30am start, and tea or coffee will be provided on arrival.
Agenda
- Introduction
- The umpire’s role
- Health and safety issues
- Pitch inspection
- Correct marking of wicket
- Importance of rules knowledge
- Umpire’s stance at wicket
- Correct signalling and calls
- Team working
- Impartiality
- Dangerous/unfair bowling
- Injury procedure
- Cancelling matches
- Rules queries
- Insurance
- National Stoolball Association (NSA) Umpires’ Association
We aim to be finished by 1pm at the very latest and look forward to meeting and welcoming our friends from Kent, Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex.
John Fitzpatrick
National Stoolball Association
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