Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2019

Appraisal of Umpires for League Matches Appraisal of Umpires for League Matches The captains must use the captain's form on the League website at http://ukfastccl.pitchero.com/articles/forms-1287 . Captains of both home and away teams must complete separate appraisal forms independently of each other, preferably on the day after the match and provided that a minimum of 25 overs play has taken place. It should be noted that appraisals will be between 4 (the highest) and 1 (the lowest). The mark for an acceptable performance without any particularly positive or negative incidents should be 3 (good). A mark of 4 (very good) should be reserved for umpires who have performed particularly well in the match and marks below 3 (average or below average) should only be used where umpires have fallen short of the required standard in any category or overall. If an umpire is given a mark of 1, 2 or 4 in any category, then the captain should provide reasons for his marks. Failure to submit the form within the specified time will in 3 points being deducted. Captains should be objective when completing the report. It is designed so that the overall performance of the umpire can be assessed and not just the decision making. The information supplied helps with the development of umpires and improvement of their performance. Where umpires gain low marks in any category then this information may be used to provide further guidance or training. At the end of the season the marks are used to ‘grade’ umpires locally, are supplied to the ECB to assist in the further development of umpires and to make regional and national appointments. Communication – did the umpire? • Communicate effectively with the captains, players, and his colleague throughout the match? • Communicate effectively with the scorers and wait for response? • Conduct a pre-match discussion prior to the toss? • Obtain team sheets and match balls? • With colleague, raise any issues related to the match with the captains including ‘Spirit of Cricket’? • Have a polite and appropriate attitude throughout the match? Control of the match – did the umpire? • Ensure that the timings for the match and intervals were followed? • Ensure covers were used, if required? • Involve his colleague when it was necessary to speak to either captain? • Interpret ground, weather and light issues effectively? 134