Association of Cricket Officials
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The Association of Cricket Officials (ACO) was set up in order to represent cricket officials around the world - especially umpires and scorers. It operates under the auspices of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). It is known as the ECB ACO.
Formation
The ACO was formed on the 01st January 2008 as a result of members of the former Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers (ACUS) voting in favour of their organisation amagnalmating with the also now defunct ECB Official's Association (ECB OA).
When the Association was formed an Interim Board was set up to get the new organisation rolling. Rodger Knight OBE was appointed as Chairman of the Interim Board.
Membership
Membership Categories
The Association has the following membership categories:
Full membership - includes full insurance cover and is open to anyone whose main residence is the UK/EEC. Prospective members must have an enhanced CRB clearance or local equivalent.
Associate membership - available to individuals who are no longer actively involved in umpiring/scoring or who have no active ECB ACO qualifications. No insurance is provided and CRB clearance is not required.
Junior membership - open to all who are under the age of 21. Full insurance cover will be provided once the member has reached their 16th birthday. Must have enhanced CRB clearance.
Overseas membership - open to all whose main residency is outside the UK/EEC. No insurance is provided and local equivalent to CRB is required.
Subscription Rates
Subscription rates for 2008 have been set as follows:
Full member - £20 direct debit, £22 cheque Associate member - £10, £12 Junior member (under 21) - £5, £7 Overseas (non-EEC) £10/15 euros, £12/17 euros
Examinations
A structure of cricket umpiring and scoring examinations will be in place in the near future. There is expected to be five levels.
Old umpiring qualifications issued by the ACUS will be recognised as follows by the ACO:
GL6 - Level 1
GL5 - Level 2
See Also
http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/ecb-association-of-cricket-officials/