SECTION D – UMPIRES

D (a)

This section of the rules covers everything about our umpires

12.

Umpires in GMCL

12 (a)

This section of the rules covers how our umpires operate, club umpire requirements and fees

12.1.

Umpire Appointments

12.1.1.

The Management and Appointment of Panel Umpires in GMCL

12.1.1.1.

Greater Manchester Cricket League Umpires Association (GMCLUA) manages recruitment, training and qualifications of all panel umpires independent of the GMCL Board

12.1.2.2.

The GMCL Umpires Association will appoint Umpires as follows, where numbers of available umpires allow

12.1.2.2.1.

Saturday Competition

12.1.2.2.1.1.

Two umpires for all matches in Premier League, Premier 2, and Championship  and thereafter appointments will be made to other Divisions in line with policy adopted from time to time.

12.1.2.2.2.

Sunday Competition

12.1.2.2.2.1.

Two umpires to each match in the Sunday Premiership and  Divisions 1 and 2 

12.1.2.2.2.2.

GMCL Cup matches & GMCL20

12.1.2.2.2.3.

Two umpires to each match in the Cup and GMCL20

12.1.2.3.

Matches requiring umpires appointed by the club (cub umpires)

12.1.2.3.1.

All other divisions not listed in 12.1.2.1.1. and 12.1.2.1.2. will require a club umpire 

12.1.3.

The Management and Appointment of Club Umpires in GMCL

12.1.3.1.

Qualifications & Registrations of Club Umpires

12.1.3.1.1.

A club umpire must either be a qualified umpire or undergo the Introduction to Umpiring course that will be organised and paid for by the GMCL Board and

12.1.3.1.2.

they must also be DBS cleared,

12.1.3.2.

Club Management of Club Umpires

12.1.3.2.1.

It is the club’s responsibility to ensure the club umpire has a valid DBS and

12.1.3.2.2.

to arrange a suitable fee with their club umpire for each match.

12.1.4.

Where Club Umpires are not present at the start of the match

12.1.4.1.

To ensure that at least one umpire is present at a game,

12.1.4.1.1.

Where one or both clubs do not have a club umpire available we would expect both clubs to have spoken to each other 

12.1.4.2.

Should neither club have a club umpire available,

12.1.4.2.1.

The clubs are to make arrangements between themselves to ensure the game takes place

12.1.4.2.2.

In these circumstances, players will have to play their part and umpire the game to make sure it takes place.

12.1.4.2.3.

Matches should not be called off because of the lack of Umpires.

12.2.

Umpire Fees

12.2.1.

Umpire Fees Due in GMCL

12.2.1.1.

The standard fees for League Appointed Umpires where there is any play

12.2.1.1.1.

Saturday League Games Prem 1 and Prem 2  - 50 overs - £70.00

12.2.1.1.2.

Saturday League Games (Champ down to Div 3 inclusive) - 50 overs - £60.00

12.2.1.1.3.

Sunday League Games - 40 overs - £50.00

12.2.1.1.4.

Sunday Cup Games - 45 overs - £55.00

12.2.1.1.5.

Sunday Cup Games - 40 overs - £50.00

12.2.1.1.6.

GMCL20 Games - £40.00

12.2.1.2.

The fees for Club Umpires

12.2.1.2.1.

Each club using a club umpire should agree to the fee they will pay their Club Umpire. 

12.2.1.3.

Umpire Fees where Match Abandoned - No play without a ball bowled,

12.2.1.3.1.

The fee is 50% of the normal match fee for the game in question if the game is abandoned before the start time, 100% of the normal match fee if abandoned after the scheduled start time

12.2.1.3.2.

For Club Umpires each club to negotiate fee for abandoned games with their Umpire

12.2.2.

Umpire Fees Payment in GMCL

12.2.2.1

The general rule is that each club bears one umpire’s fee for each game (home and away) whether in the league, cups or GMCL20 and shall pay this at or before the toss. This is subject to the following:

12.2.2.1.1.

If there are 2 league appointed umpires attending then each club pays one umpire and if 2 league appointed umpires are appointed but  only one attends then the one attending is paid 1.5 X the divisional fee (paid as to half each by each team)

12.2.2.1.2.

if there are 2 club umpires each team shall pay its own umpire

12.2.2.1.3.

if 2 club umpires are due to attend and only one does then the breaching club shall pay the attending club’s umpire 1.5 X the relevant divisional fee 

12.2.2.1.4.

if a club umpire and a league appointed umpire attend then the team with the club umpire pays that umpire and the other team pay the league appointed umpire

12.2.2.1.5.

if a club umpire and a league appointed umpire are due to attend and the league appointed umpire does not attend then the club umpire is paid 1.5 X the relevant  divisional fee (paid as to half by each team)

12.2.2.1.6.

if a club umpire and a league appointed umpire are due to attend and the club umpire does not attend then the breaching club pays the league appointed umpire 1.5 X the relevant divisional fee

12.3.

Umpire Support

12.3.1.

Club Umpires - Equity of Treatment

12.3.1.1.

Club Umpires are to be afforded the same level of respect as League Appointed umpires at all times

12.3.2.

Umpire Absent at short notice

12.3.2.1.

Where one of the Umpires (League Appointed Umpire or Club Umpire) cannot attend for whatever reason,

12.3.2.1.1.

A suitably responsible person can be appointed where there is agreement between the umpire and captains to stand at the Strikers End (Square Leg) or take a full part in the game where qualified or

12.3.2.1.2.

Players from both sides will be expected to assist the one Umpire present by standing at the Strikers End (Square Leg). This player must be over 18 or over 16 if holding umpire qualifications.