ICC Europe Scoring

ICC Europe is delighted to announce that as from October 2008 they will be running Scorers qualifications for all European Scorers.

The following Courses and Examinations will be run by ICC Europe:

ICC Europe Level 1 Scoring Award (ECB ACO accredited)

This one day Course will be run during a weekend and will feature:

recognition of Umpires' signals
methods of dismissal (inc. a brief explanation of each)
basic principles of scorebook entry
official symbols to use
end of over/match balances and checks
good practice and routines for scorers to follow

It will be an interactive Course with the scorer participating at every stage. The Examination will feature a 10 over innings which the scorer will complete using information taught during the Course. Both the Course and Examination are accredited by ECB ACO.

Requirements

Venue	a classroom, lecture room, type facility is essential. Students must be able to sit at desk/tables.
Timing	The Course runs for approx. 5 hours. It will take place during the weekend
Student numbers	Minimum number is 6. There is no maximum number. To apply for a Scorers Course the Country Rep must ensure that their request is made to the Country Board who must include it in their Development Plan.
Equipment	The ICC Europe Tutor will provide a laptop computer and projector. The host country must provide a white projector screen.
Resources	Each student will be given: Course notes.
Costs	As from January 2009 ICC Europe will pay the following costs: ICC Europe Tutor fees: Tutor flights: Course notes: The host country will pay for: venue costs: ICC Europe Assessor's accommodation, meals and transport whilst in the host country.

ECB ACO Level 2 Certificate for Sports Officials in Cricket Scorer

It is at this point that ICC Europe joins forces with the England & Wales Cricket Board Association of Cricket Officials (ECB ACO).

The exact details of this Course are, as yet, unpublished but once they are known ICC Europe will advertise this on this website. Alternatively, please visit the ECB ACO website where details can also be obtained. At this point in time, it is highly likely that some sort of assessment is going to be needed in order to obtain the full qualification. Should this turn out to be case then ICC Europe will look into the possibility of running residential courses that will include field assessments. Please watch this space for further developments.

The CD which ICC Europe offered as a home tuition resource has now been withdrawn and countries are requested to request Courses instead.

Comparisons between ICC Europe/ACU&S/ECB ACO scoring qualifications.

ICC Europe Level 1 = ECB Level 1 = ACU&S Basic Scorer
ECB Level 2 (L2 Certificate for Sports Officials in Cricket Scorer) = ACU&S Intermediate & Advanced
ECB Level 2 (L2 Certificate for Sports Officials in Cricket Ð Scorer) = ACU&S Full Qualified Scorer