An integral part of the game, umpires are cricket's decision makers. Their presence is essential to ensure that the game is managed in the correct way and played in the right spirit.

Umpiring is a great way to support the health of the game and guarantees the best seat in the house for all cricket lovers.

Interested in getting into umpiring? The below graphic explains how you can get started, and the support on offer for if you wish to take your umpiring journey further.

Resources referenced in the above diagram:

Complete the ECB online introductory module here.

Search for your nearest face-to-faceECB Umpiring Course here.

Refresh your understanding of the Laws of cricket by referring to the MCC Laws online resource.

Request conversion from a Level 6 to Level 5 Umpire here.

Create a Who's The Umpire account here to get access to appointments.

If you are already a trained umpire and would like to supplement the panel of willing volunteers who support cricket in the County, please contact amy.coyne@trentbridge.co.uk.

The ECB Association of Cricket Officials (ACO) represents scorers and umpires for and on behalf of the national governing body, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Members can benefit from free insurance and access to appointments.

Find out more about the Association of Cricket Officials here.