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Last Updated2 November 2023
Section 1
ECB Document Links
Below are links to documents containing comprehensive guidance to the ECB's rules and regulations relating to cricket.
LAWS OF CRICKET
REGULATIONS AND PLAYING CONDITIONS - NON-FIRST-CLASS
ECB REGULATIONS
ECB POCKET GUIDES (downloadable)
Below are links to documents containing comprehensive guidance to the ECB's rules and regulations relating to cricket.
LAWS OF CRICKET
- Laws of the Game – HERE.
- Summary of the Law Changes from 2017 – HERE.
- Player Behaviour online tool (Law 41 and Law 42) – HERE.
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REGULATIONS AND PLAYING CONDITIONS - NON-FIRST-CLASS
- Generic Rules – HERE.
ECB REGULATIONS
- Safety measures for helmets within recreational cricket – HERE.
- ECB safety guidance on the wearing of cricket helmets by young players – HERE.
- ECB fast bowling directives – HERE.
- Fielding regulations HERE.
- ECB guidelines for junior players in open age cricket – HERE.
- Discipline regulations and guidelines – HERE.
- ECB General Conduct Regulations HERE.
- Regulations relating to young player registrations –
- HERE.
- Guidelines on girls playing in boys age group leagues and competitions – HERE.
- ECB policy on Trans people playing cricket – HERE. Link results in'Not Found'
- FAQs for ECB policy on Trans people playing cricket – HERE.
ECB POCKET GUIDES (downloadable)
- Fast Bowling Match Directives
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- Guidelines for junior players in open age cricket 138957_directive cards_294936-flat-1-(v2)_p1-2.pdf
- Safety Guidance On The Wearing Of Cricket Helmets By Young Players
138957_directive cards_294936-flat-1-(v3)_p1-2.pdf
- Laws of Cricket (2017 Code 3rd Edition - 2022 Penalty Runs
team directive 2023 hr1.pdf
- Ground Weather and Light
(GW&L) – Umpires’ Guide 5. ECB ACO Ground Weather and Light Guidance Card 2019.pdf
GROUND, WEATHER & AND LIGHT GUIDANCE FOR UMPIRES (IN THE RECREATIONAL GAME)
The aim of this Guidance is to assist umpires to decide, under the MCC Laws of Cricket, if play should be allowed to start, continue or resume, solely as a consequence of weather or weather-related conditions
CUSTODIANS OF THE LAWS
ONE OF MCC’S MOST IMPORTANT ROLES
Although the International Cricket Council is the global Governing Body for cricket, it still relies on MCC to write and interpret the Laws of Cricket, which are applicable from the village green to the Test arena.
SHROPSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE RULES HANDBOOK
The Rules and Playing Arrangements set out apply to all ivisions of the Shropshire
County Cricket League.
Disciplinary Resources
SCCL GCR & Disciplinary Regulations
These regulations have been adopted by SCCL (Shropshire County Crickt League) to deal with any alleged breach in the regulations or in the Code of Conduct and Spirit of Cricket.
View downloadable files from SCCL website here
View downloadable files from SCCL website here
SCCL Disciplinary Umpire Reporting Forms
ECB Law 42 Flow Chart Pocket Guide
Pocket guidance on law 42 process for dealing with on field discipline.
View downloadable pdf file from the ECB website here
View downloadable pdf file from the ECB website here
ECB Player
Behaviour online tool (Law 41 and Law 42)
Recommendations and Guidance on Laws 41 & 42 in the form of a presentation with embedded video scenarios found here..
Recommendations and Guidance on Laws 41 & 42 in the form of a presentation with embedded video scenarios found here..
Section 3
Website Links
Shropshire County Cricket League https://www.shropshirecricketleague.co.uk/
The Shropshire Cricket Board is the body responsible for all recreational cricket in the county and ensures the smooth running of the game on a number of different levels. http://www.shropshirecricketboard.co.uk/
To become a member of the ECB Association of Cricket Officials (ECB ACO) https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/officials/join
Shropshire County Cricket League https://www.shropshirecricketleague.co.uk/
The Shropshire Cricket Board is the body responsible for all recreational cricket in the county and ensures the smooth running of the game on a number of different levels. http://www.shropshirecricketboard.co.uk/
To become a member of the ECB Association of Cricket Officials (ECB ACO) https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/officials/join
Benefits of ECB ACO Membership
Magazine
The ECB ACO will keep you updated with all the latest in the world of cricket scoring and umpiring with their own 32 page publication, issued three times a year and delivered to your door.
Memebers can also view the latest edition online.
Insurance
You’ll be covered by the most comprehensive insurance package available. This not only covers you while you are officiating, but also during your travel to and from grounds. You will also be covered for valuables placed in your care.
Get full details on insurance for ECB ACO members.
Magazine
The ECB ACO will keep you updated with all the latest in the world of cricket scoring and umpiring with their own 32 page publication, issued three times a year and delivered to your door.
Memebers can also view the latest edition online.
Insurance
You’ll be covered by the most comprehensive insurance package available. This not only covers you while you are officiating, but also during your travel to and from grounds. You will also be covered for valuables placed in your care.
Get full details on insurance for ECB ACO members.
Join the ECB ACO
Whether it’s the spectacle of a First-Class Test match or a recreational game on the local playing field, cricket at all levels depends on the enthusiasm and dedication of its officials.
If you would like to become a member of the ECB Association of Cricket Officials (ECB ACO), simply download this application form and email it to ecb.aco@ecb.co.uk
Contact details
Phone: 0121 446 2710
Email: ecb.aco@ecb.co.uk
Whether it’s the spectacle of a First-Class Test match or a recreational game on the local playing field, cricket at all levels depends on the enthusiasm and dedication of its officials.
If you would like to become a member of the ECB Association of Cricket Officials (ECB ACO), simply download this application form and email it to ecb.aco@ecb.co.uk
Contact details
Phone: 0121 446 2710
Email: ecb.aco@ecb.co.uk
Media Links (Same links as demo of functionality)
Full recording of the Club Support Webinar based around 'Umpiring & Scoring' with Essex Cricket
Nassar Hussain in depth on how getting rid of umpires call would impact test cricket.
Chris Kelly on his role at the ECB and how to become a cricket umpire.
Full recording of the Club Support Webinar based around 'Umpiring & Scoring' with Essex Cricket
How wide is a wide ball? The Laws of Cricket Explained with TCD.
Nassar Hussain in depth on how getting rid of umpires call would impact test cricket.
Stephen Fry v Hawk-Eye Umpire Challenge
Howzat!?! Nasser Hussain and Bumble put their umpire skills to the test!
Chris Kelly on his role at the ECB and how to become a cricket umpire.
