THE Bradford branch of the ACO (Association of Cricket Officials) have arranged a level-one course for umpires at Cross Hills Social Club.

The sessions are on Saturdays October 24, 31 and November 7 (noon-5pm), with an exam on Saturday, November 14.

The cost of the course is £30 per candidate, payable at the first session, but the fee includes all course material, workbook etc and a copy of Tom Smith’s Umpiring and Scoring, plus the cost of the exam.

The course, whose tutor is David Ratcliffe, prepares all candidates for league cricket, with in-depth teaching of the laws, including video clips to help with interpretation.

Any person attending will be offered first-year membership of the ECB ACO at a reduced cost.

Anyone wishing to attend or needing further details, should contact course organiser Philip Radcliffe by at philip.radcliffe@blueyonder.co.uk or on 07740-853047.

The course tutor will be David Ratcliffe