Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2022

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 https://cheshirecl.play-cricket.com/web_pages/forms Captains of both home and away teams must complete separate appraisal forms independently of each other provided that a minimum of 25 overs of play has taken place. Captains should input the form, preferably on the day after the match, but by no later than 12 noon on the Friday following the game. It should be noted that the appraisals will be between 4 (the highest) and 1 (the lowest). The mark for an acceptable performance without any particular 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 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 a reason for his marks. Failure to submit the form (including comments, if applicable) within the specified time will result in a 3-point deduction. For the first 2 offences of the season, the deduction will be suspended and notice given to the team. On the third occurrence, the team will incur a 9-point deduction, with a further 3 point deduction for each further incomplete form that season. 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? 118