Becoming an Umpire IT IS MANDATORY to have RWVP to umpire in Premier Cricket in Tasmania – For more information or to apply, please click here Courses We support a range of courses for people wanting to become an cricket umpire in Tasmania. 1. Community Accreditation This course is designed for: Those interested in becoming cricket umpires on a regular basis for the first time. Anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of the game. This accreditation will allow you to umpire in competitive junior and senior community level matches as well as Premier Cricket. Modules: Online component: A knowledge-based section completed via Learning Platform (1 hour of self-paced learning) Practical component: Covers on-field technique and application of the knowledge gained from the online learning. Also known as Law workshops and will be offered as hybrid option with the practical component offered at the home of Tasmanian Cricket - Ninja Stadium. Once both sessions are completed you will be granted Community Officiating Accreditation! Cost: Free (Cricket Tasmania will supply a discount code to cover the cost of the course - $40) Register you interest via the Register Now Page 2. Representative Officiating This course is designed for: Those wishing to umpire at higher grades of Premier Cricket level and beyond. We suggest 1-2 years’ experience umpiring at Junior /lower grades of Premier Cricket or Community Cricket before undertaking this course. Modules: Online Component: A knowledge-based section completed via Learning Platform (2-3 hours of self-paced learning) Practical component: attendance at Laws Workshops held in August and any other relevant assessment during the year. Cost: $50 (full cost $100) Cricket Tasmania will supply a discount code for half the cost of the online component ($50), so you will only pay the remaining $50. Register your interest by emailing us at matchofficials@crickettas.com.au 3. Re-Accreditation The reaccreditation process is completed every four years via an online learning course and is undertaken for the level of accreditation you hold. All accredited Umpires are required to complete the following steps: Complete Online Reaccreditation Course via Learning Management System – Click Here to Access the Portal (you may need details of your cricket ID, if you don’t remember them, please use the forgot password feature) Send a copy of your certification/proof of re-accreditation to matchofficials@crickettas.com.au for approval Further Information Cricket Tasmania is the governing body for cricket in Tasmania and promotes and develops the game of cricket throughout the State. Our purpose is to inspire, engage and entertain our communities on and beyond the field of play. At Cricket Tasmania we strive to be a leader in sport and entertainment, delivering memorable experiences for all communities, and recognise our people are critical in achieving this vision. Cricket owes much of its appeal and enjoyment to the fact that it should be played according to the Laws, and within the Spirit of Cricket. Umpiring is one of the most important roles in Cricket and offers a fantastic avenue to be involved in the game you love. Cricket Tasmania’s can offer significant amount of assistance for those seeking to become an umpire. Umpire Pathway Download a graphic of our umpire pathway here.
