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The Northern Ireland Association of
Cricket Umpires and Scorers was originally formed in 1949 as the 'Northern
Ireland Cricket Umpires Association'. It was formed by umpires with the purpose
of improving the standard of umpiring within the NCU (Northern Cricket
Union). This was to be done through training and discussion of umpiring
matters.
At the Association's AGM in October
1998 the name was changed to include scorers who, with the umpires, form the
essential team to control and record the game of cricket. This reflects
developments in England. In fact, the Association is affiliated to the
Ireland Region of the Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers - an
organisation which operates world-wide and has its headquarters in Surrey.
Meetings are held throughout the
winter to debate Cricket Law, to clarify areas of interpretation and to
establish and maintain high standards of umpiring and scoring. These meetings
are held at Shaw's Bridge Sports Complex, Belfast on the second Monday of each month, at 7.45pm, October to April. During this off-season
period the Association also publishes a monthly newsletter called 'The Follow
On', which is sent to all members.
The Association very much welcomes anyone interested in either
umpiring or scoring to join the Association - you do not have to be a
qualified umpire or scorer to become a member. Currently overall membership
exceeds 100 people, with more new members coming along each month. Meetings are
relaxed and informal occasions but provide an excellent forum for informative
discussion. If you would like to become a member, it only costs one match fee
for practising umpires and £10 for others per year - send us an email with
your name and address and we'll send you an application form.
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