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Welcome to the 2017 Cricket Finland umpires' refresher course. This course contains all that is needed for individuals to fulfil the Cricket Finland requirements to umpire matches in the 2017 season. The course does not go through all the laws and regulations applicable in Finland, but is meant to deal with areas of interest. Cricket Finland assumes that course participants have a certain knowledge of umpiring beforehand, gained through experience umpiring in Finland and through taking Cricket Finland umpiring courses in the past.
The course will be given through the page and consists of required reading provided by the ECB and the Cricket New Zealand Umpires' and Scorers' Association. In order to pass this course, a participant must take the quiz at the bottom of this page and pass with a mark of 60%. Obviously we cannot guarantee that participants will read all of the material covered in this course, but we highly recommend it, to prepare oneself to umpire in Finland.
To be eligible to take this course you must have done the following:
1. Completed an ICC approved course in the past.
2. Completed another Cricket Finland course in the last 2 years.
If you have taken any of the Cricket Finland courses given in 2017 or the ICC course in October you do not have take this course.
Umpires wanting to stand this year, must pass the exam with a passing grade of 60% by May 21st, 2017. If you fail you will get the opportunity to take the exam again. This will be given to those who did not pass after May 21, 2017 and should be completed by June 5, 2017. Umpires can stand in the matches up to May 21, 2017 without passing the exam, but need to pass after this date to be eligible to umpire after this.
In order to best follow this course, it is best done on a laptop or desktop computer. The Cricket Finland website is not optimised for mobile devices.
The course should take about 3 hours to complete if all material is read.
The course will be given through the page and consists of required reading provided by the ECB and the Cricket New Zealand Umpires' and Scorers' Association. In order to pass this course, a participant must take the quiz at the bottom of this page and pass with a mark of 60%. Obviously we cannot guarantee that participants will read all of the material covered in this course, but we highly recommend it, to prepare oneself to umpire in Finland.
To be eligible to take this course you must have done the following:
1. Completed an ICC approved course in the past.
2. Completed another Cricket Finland course in the last 2 years.
If you have taken any of the Cricket Finland courses given in 2017 or the ICC course in October you do not have take this course.
Umpires wanting to stand this year, must pass the exam with a passing grade of 60% by May 21st, 2017. If you fail you will get the opportunity to take the exam again. This will be given to those who did not pass after May 21, 2017 and should be completed by June 5, 2017. Umpires can stand in the matches up to May 21, 2017 without passing the exam, but need to pass after this date to be eligible to umpire after this.
In order to best follow this course, it is best done on a laptop or desktop computer. The Cricket Finland website is not optimised for mobile devices.
The course should take about 3 hours to complete if all material is read.
Required reading
- Cricket Finland 2017 regulations and playing conditions
- Laws of Cricket 2000 Code, 5th Edition
- Cricket Finland 2017 regulations and playing conditions
- Laws of Cricket 2000 Code, 5th Edition
Module 1 - Spirit of Cricket
This module deals with the Spirit of Cricket, which is the foundation in which the game is played. A general understanding of the Spirit of Cricket and what it stands for and what is required is key starting point for anyone playing the game. This module asks the participants to read through the Spirit of Cricket as provided on the MCC website and to watch the Cowdrey Lecture given by Kumar Sangakara, former captain of Sri Lanka discussing what the sport of cricket means to him.
Read: https://www.lords.org/mcc/mcc-spirit-of-cricket/what-is-mcc-spirit-of-cricket/spirit-of-cricket-preamble-to-the-laws/
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PII5DwqWA_4&index=1&list=PLMnF7vW2Mvk5HYrzdKYvzpdzPflfQ7lDc
This module deals with the Spirit of Cricket, which is the foundation in which the game is played. A general understanding of the Spirit of Cricket and what it stands for and what is required is key starting point for anyone playing the game. This module asks the participants to read through the Spirit of Cricket as provided on the MCC website and to watch the Cowdrey Lecture given by Kumar Sangakara, former captain of Sri Lanka discussing what the sport of cricket means to him.
Read: https://www.lords.org/mcc/mcc-spirit-of-cricket/what-is-mcc-spirit-of-cricket/spirit-of-cricket-preamble-to-the-laws/
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PII5DwqWA_4&index=1&list=PLMnF7vW2Mvk5HYrzdKYvzpdzPflfQ7lDc
Module 2 - Law 42: Fair and unfair play
The Spirit of Cricket gives a preamble of what is expected of a cricket on the field. Law 42 builds on this and goes into the details of what is considered fair and unfair play. Law 42 deals with specific cases of unfair play and the captains and umpires responsibilities when these occur. This module asks participants to read and watch the MCC's presentation on Law 42.
Read and watch: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-42-fair-and-unfair-play/
The Spirit of Cricket gives a preamble of what is expected of a cricket on the field. Law 42 builds on this and goes into the details of what is considered fair and unfair play. Law 42 deals with specific cases of unfair play and the captains and umpires responsibilities when these occur. This module asks participants to read and watch the MCC's presentation on Law 42.
Read and watch: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-42-fair-and-unfair-play/
Module 3 - Law 3: The Umpires
Law 3 discusses the appointment of umpires and their responsibilities before the match commences. It also goes into detail on how the game should be conducted as well as umpire communication and positioning.
Read and watch: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-3-the-umpires/
Read:
Law 3 discusses the appointment of umpires and their responsibilities before the match commences. It also goes into detail on how the game should be conducted as well as umpire communication and positioning.
Read and watch: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-3-the-umpires/
Read:
| Law 3: The Umpire (Cricket New Zealand USA) |
Module 4: Law 4 - The Scorers
Working with scorers are an integral part of the umpire's responsibilities. The umpires must be clear and precise with their signals so that scorers are able to record the score accurately. This module deals with the relationship.
Read: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-4-the-scorers/
Read:
Working with scorers are an integral part of the umpire's responsibilities. The umpires must be clear and precise with their signals so that scorers are able to record the score accurately. This module deals with the relationship.
Read: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-4-the-scorers/
Read:
| Law 4: The Scorer (Cricket New Zealand USA) |
Module 5: Law 2: The Players and Law 3: Substitutes and runners; batsman or fielders leaving the field, batsman retiring; batsman commencing innings
Compared to the laws, Cricket Finland regulations make the most additions to these two laws. We invite you to read about these on the Cricket Finland rules and regulations page.
Read: http://www.cricketfinland.com/rules-and-regulations.html
Compared to the laws, Cricket Finland regulations make the most additions to these two laws. We invite you to read about these on the Cricket Finland rules and regulations page.
Read: http://www.cricketfinland.com/rules-and-regulations.html
Module 6: Law 22: The Over
When umpires are concentrating on getting LBW's or caught behinds right, you might forget that the most common error made umpires is miscounting the amount of balls. This Law deals with what happens when an umpire miscounts along with all other details about when an over starts and ends.
Read: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-22-the-over/
When umpires are concentrating on getting LBW's or caught behinds right, you might forget that the most common error made umpires is miscounting the amount of balls. This Law deals with what happens when an umpire miscounts along with all other details about when an over starts and ends.
Read: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-22-the-over/
Module 7: Law 23: Dead-ball
Ever had a batsman be given out, run out when they are having a chat about the next ball. This law deals with the definition of a deal-ball, when it is required for an umpire to call a ball dead and when the ball is automatically dead. Please read up on the law and these handy slides that detail everything you need to know about this law.
Read and watch: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-23-dead-ball/
Read:
Ever had a batsman be given out, run out when they are having a chat about the next ball. This law deals with the definition of a deal-ball, when it is required for an umpire to call a ball dead and when the ball is automatically dead. Please read up on the law and these handy slides that detail everything you need to know about this law.
Read and watch: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-23-dead-ball/
Read:
| Law 23 slides (Cricket New Zealand USA) |
Module 8: Law 24: No-balls
Always a good thing to refresh, since there are many times in the game that this law is applied. Focus especially on the foot no-balls, on no-balls for bouncers and for height. It will definitely come up in any match you umpire. Remember in Finland, there is a free-hit for all no-balls, except when the ball pitches off the mat or on the edge of the mat.
Read and watch: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-24-no-ball/
Always a good thing to refresh, since there are many times in the game that this law is applied. Focus especially on the foot no-balls, on no-balls for bouncers and for height. It will definitely come up in any match you umpire. Remember in Finland, there is a free-hit for all no-balls, except when the ball pitches off the mat or on the edge of the mat.
Read and watch: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-24-no-ball/
Module 9: Law 36: Leg before wicket
The most controversial of all laws, the law 36 governs leg before wickets (LBW). It is repeated in every umpires' course, make sure you are not caught out with this one. Read the law carefully.
Read and watch: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-36-leg-before-wicket/
The most controversial of all laws, the law 36 governs leg before wickets (LBW). It is repeated in every umpires' course, make sure you are not caught out with this one. Read the law carefully.
Read and watch: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-36-leg-before-wicket/
Module 10: Umpires' duties
Being an umpire is not only about knowing and applying the laws, it is also about being an independent and respected judge of how the game is played. Looking the part and communicating with your colleague is key to being a successful. An umpire also needs to know what to do when things go wrong and where to report. This module deal with all these topics.
Read:
Being an umpire is not only about knowing and applying the laws, it is also about being an independent and respected judge of how the game is played. Looking the part and communicating with your colleague is key to being a successful. An umpire also needs to know what to do when things go wrong and where to report. This module deal with all these topics.
Read:
| Slide: Umpire Duties (Cricket New Zealand USA) |
Exam
Now it is time to test your knowledge and what you have learnt. The final exam consists of 20 questions, dealing various topics addressed above. It is not difficult, but these are things that will come up in each and every match that you umpire in. A good knowledge of the laws and playings regulations is a minimum requirement to be a successful umpire.
To pass you need to get 16 questions right. All questions have the same weight. Please insert your email, when you complete Your result will appear when you complete the exam. All questions need to answered.
Umpires wanting to stand this year, must pass the exam with a passing grade of 60% by May 21, 2017. If you fail you will get the oppurtunity to take the exam again. This will be given to those who did not pass after May 21, 2017 and should be completed by June 5, 2017. Umpires can stand in the matches up to May 21, 2017 without passing the exam, but need to pass after this date to be eligible to umpire after this. Your results will be confirmed through email 2 to 3 days after your exam, though you receive your result right after the exam.
When you are ready, please click here for the exam.
If there are any issues with the exam, please contact Shaun van den Dobbelsteen.
Now it is time to test your knowledge and what you have learnt. The final exam consists of 20 questions, dealing various topics addressed above. It is not difficult, but these are things that will come up in each and every match that you umpire in. A good knowledge of the laws and playings regulations is a minimum requirement to be a successful umpire.
To pass you need to get 16 questions right. All questions have the same weight. Please insert your email, when you complete Your result will appear when you complete the exam. All questions need to answered.
Umpires wanting to stand this year, must pass the exam with a passing grade of 60% by May 21, 2017. If you fail you will get the oppurtunity to take the exam again. This will be given to those who did not pass after May 21, 2017 and should be completed by June 5, 2017. Umpires can stand in the matches up to May 21, 2017 without passing the exam, but need to pass after this date to be eligible to umpire after this. Your results will be confirmed through email 2 to 3 days after your exam, though you receive your result right after the exam.
When you are ready, please click here for the exam.
If there are any issues with the exam, please contact Shaun van den Dobbelsteen.
