Umpiring

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This eLearning course is the first step on the umpiring pathway. Learners need to be aged 13years+ to access the eLearning.

This course will give you an introduction on how to set up and umpire rounders matches. You will also learn the basic explanations of the rules needed to get rounders played in your area.

This course is useful for:

• Community groups
• Young Leaders
• Teams / Clubs beginning their rounders journey

Course length

Each module should take between 5-10 mins (20-40 mins in total). You can complete each module separately or in 1 sitting, it’s completely up to you.

Course Assessment

To pass and earn your certificate you will need to receive 100% on the progress bar and will also need to score 75% and above on the ‘Knowledge check’. You will have two attempts to pass the knowledge test. On completion of the whole course, you will be able to download and print off your certificate.

Recommended Settings

You can access this course through mobile devices, laptop or desktop computers. We recommend completing this course on Google Chrome

Cost

£20 per learner

HOW TO ACCESS THE E-LEARNING COURSE
You can access this course through mobile devices, laptop or desktop computers. To obtain the best functionality, we recommend using Google Chrome.

• Log in or create an account on our website
• Select the Level 1: Introduction to Umpiring Rounders (online course)
• Complete your details and checkout
• Once you complete the course, Rounders England will receive confirmation and update your award on our membership platform.

Please contact [email protected] for further details.

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This practical 3½ hour course is suitable for established club/team/school umpires who oversee regular rounders matches. Learners need to be aged 15years+ (Year 10) to register for and attend the course. There is a min requirement of 12 and a max requirement of 20 learners per course.

Facility requirements

A 4-badminton court sized sports hall and separate classroom are required (incl. facilities to use PowerPoint). Due to the unpredictability of the UK weather, we cannot arrange outdoor courses.

Learning

The course is intended to provide a basic understanding of the official Rounders England rules. It will also provide advice and guidance to equip you with the knowledge and skills to be able to umpire confidently and successfully.

What you need to bring

You will need to come in sportswear as participants will be expected to take part in the activities. Please also bring refreshments as Rounders England cannot guarantee these facilities at the course venues.

What you will receive

• Learner Handbook
• A certificate for all learners who pass the multiple-choice test

Costs

£25 per learner, if you source and pay for the venue
OR
£35 per learner, if we source and pay for the venue

Interested?

To apply to run a course for your club/team or at your school or college, email or call the Workforce team on 0114 248 0357

Forthcoming Courses

If there are no courses in your area, you can be added to a waiting list. Complete a form, link below, to be contacted in the future about courses near you.

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The practical 4-hour course is the next step on the umpire pathway, leading on from the Level 2 umpire award. This course will prepare learners to undertake a more in-depth theory test showing a high level of knowledge and experience of the rules. The course will also give practical instruction and demonstration of game control at a regional level. There is a min requirement of 12 and a max requirement of 20 learners per course.

Facility Requirements

A 4 badminton court sized sports hall and classroom area are required (including facilities to use PowerPoint). Due to the unpredictability of the UK weather, we cannot arrange outdoor courses.

Learning

• Ability to control the game
• Understanding and implementation of rules
• Competence to fulfil all the duties of a Rounders England Umpire

NOTE: There will be a practical assessment in a match situation at a later date, learners will be assessed both as batters and bowlers umpire

Pre-requisites to attend

• Aged 18 and over
• Held the Preliminary Umpire Award/Level 2 Umpire Award for min. 1 year
• Active Umpire overseeing regular umpiring matches for a min. 1 year

What you need to bring

You will need to come in sportswear as participants will be expected to take part in the activities. Please also bring refreshments as Rounders England can not guarantee these facilities at the course venue.

What you will receive

• Official Rounders Rules book
• Learner Handbook
• 2 months Associate Membership to Rounders England, starting from the day of the course
• A certificate for all learners who attend the 4 hour course, pass the theory test (75% pass mark), umpire and log 4 matches and pass a practical assessment at a later date within a year of the course date (organisational responsibility of the learner)

To complete the award

Learners are required to:

• Attend the 4 hour course
• Pass the theory test (75% pass mark)
• Log four competitive matches on the logbook template
• Complete and pass a practical field assessment with a Regional/National Tester. Must be a competitive match with a minimum 27 good balls innings, in both batters and bowlers umpires positions

All units are required to be completed within a year of the course date

Cost

£75 per learner*
*learner fees do not include the cost of the venue hire. This needs to be organised and paid for by the course organiser separately.

Interested?

To apply to run a course for your club/team at your school or college, email or call the Workforce team on 0114 248 0357.

Forthcoming Courses

Level 3: Regional Umpire

If there are no courses in your area, you can be added to a waiting list. Complete a form, link below, to be contacted in the future about courses near you.

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To become a national umpire, learners must:

• Hold the current Regional (Intermediate) Umpire Award for a minimum two years. Umpires must be active within that time
• Achieve 90% or higher in the Regional (Intermediate) written test paper
• Log at least eight competitive matches in a 12-month period. Minimum two matches with Rounders England rules
• Umpire, with supervision, matches of national or local importance, through ongoing mentoring during one/ two outdoor season/s
• Complete ongoing appraisal/ video analysis.
• Undertake two practical field assessments (full innings matches), on different occasions, with two different national testers

To become a Regional Tester, candidates must be a Regional Umpire who:

• Demonstrates outstanding knowledge of rules and efficient control of regional matches over a two-year period
• Is recommended to Rounders England by a National Umpire or Tester
• After each rule book review, Testers will be asked to confirm that they remain active*
• If a Tester is no longer active their award will be archived until reassessment is requested (if they wish to re-connect)

To become a National Tester, candidates must be a National Umpire who:

• Demonstrates outstanding knowledge of rules and efficient control of national matches over a period of two years
• Is recommended/ nominated to the Rounders England executive by colleagues, preferably including another tester
• After each rule book review, Testers will be asked to confirm that they remain active*
• If a Tester is no longer active their award will be archived until reassessment is requested (if they wish to re-connect)

*To be an active Tester you are required to oversee a minimum of three regional/national matches in a two-year period