Whether you’re an experienced umpire, scorer, or just starting your officiating journey, this page is your one-stop shop for all the information you need. Here, you’ll find details on upcoming training courses, development opportunities, and resources to help you hone your skills and contribute to the vibrant world of cricket in Surrey. We’re committed to supporting officials at all levels, from grassroots to elite, and to creating a more inclusive and diverse officiating community.
The role and importance of Officials
No matter your age, ability, or cricket experience, if you’re passionate about the game, officiating could be for you. Umpiring and scoring are vital roles that ensure cricket is played safely, fairly, and enjoyably. Whether you want to support your club’s juniors, deepen your understanding of the game, or reach the highest levels, officiating offers many rewarding opportunities.
Find out more about getting involved below.
Join our Officials Register to hear about opportunities
Whether you’re formally qualified or not, if you currently score or umpire for your club or team – whether regularly or occasionally – we encourage you to join the Surrey Cricket Foundation Officials Register. This will allow us to share training, development and event opportunities with you and help you connect with fellow officials.
Umpire and Scorer Training
Umpiring
People of all ages, genders, races and abilities are getting into umpiring. Described by some as the “Best seat in the house”, being in the middle of the game and making decisions to ensure the game is played fairly and in accordance to the Laws of the game is the main role of an umpire.
We provide a variety of training courses designed to suit all experience levels and skill sets. Click below to see the list of currently scheduled courses.
Scoring
Scoring plays a crucial part in a game of cricket, ensuring that runs scored, wickets down and other key information is recorded during the game. Scorers need to have a good understanding of the game, a high level of accuracy, a good attention to detail and have great teamworking skills.
We provide a variety of training courses designed to suit all experience levels and skill sets. Click below to see the list of currently scheduled courses.
Surrey Association of Cricket Officials (SACO)
The Surrey Association of Cricket Officials (SACO) is the Surrey branch of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s Association of Cricket Officials (ECB ACO).
SACO works in close partnership with the Surrey Cricket Foundation to support the development and appointment of high-quality umpires and scorers across the county. This includes providing training and support for officials involved in our Performance Programme and County Age Group and Academy matches.
SACO members are independent officials who officiate across a wide range of cricket in Surrey, including adult league cricket and the Surrey Trust League, as well as ECB national competitions, the Conference Cup, Sovereign Trophy, MCC matches, inter-schools matches, inter-club friendly fixtures etc. Some members also officiate in County Second XI and Minor Counties matches.
