UAE Trip Spring 2018

Waking up in the winter months, when the snow is falling and the weather is dull can be pretty depressing, with umpires and scorers across the country counting down the minutes until the new cricket season approaches. Well, for 6 ACO members from across the United Kingdom they put their jumpers and hats aside as…

Umpiring in South Africa Part 2: Harry Stephenson

Last week I caught up with North East Premier League Umpire Harry Stephenson about umpiring in South Africa. Today you can read part two of my interview with Harry. Did you learn anything from your South African colleagues? Spending time umpiring with colleagues from a different country was a very worthwhile and exciting experience. I…

Bulgaria to Barnsley: Tzvetelina Nenova

A female umpire from Bulgaria, has became a popular official in South Yorkshire. Tzvetelina Nenova who is known personally as Lina made her South Yorkshire debut last summer after moving to England. Lina, who got into umpiring because of her father caught up with Boundary6 for today’s blog post about her time umpiring in South Yorkshire…

Umpiring in South Africa: Harry Stephenson

2016 North East Premier League Umpire of Year, Harry Stephenson is another official from the region who has officiated overseas. Harry who has recently returned from a trip to South Africa caught up with Boundary6 about his experiences umpiring overseas. What is your background in umpiring? I started umpiring about 12 years ago which coincided…

Dubai Umpiring Trip: Jordan Montgomery-Else

North East Premier League Umpire and ECBACO Young Official Jordan Montgomery-Else is one of a number of officials from the country who have been appointed to stand in the Emirates Arch Trophy. The competition which takes place in Dubai, runs from late March until April. I caught up with Jordan about the forthcoming Dubai tournament….

Durham Cricket Board: Graeme Weeks

The Durham Cricket Board play an important role in the progression of cricketers in Durham and is the pathway for player development from the ages 11 up to 17. Graeme Weeks oversees the management of the Durham Cricket Board and I caught up with him for today’s Boundary6 post. You can watch today’s interview below….

North East Premier League Umpire of the Year: Ian Warne

North East Premier League umpire, Ian Warne had a successful summer in the middle, which saw him pick up the 2017 North East Premier League Umpire of the Year award. Warne, who has umpired in the ECB 2XI Championship and Minor Counties Championship spoke with Boundary6 about his time as an umpire and what he…

MCC Umpire: John Reed

John Reed is an umpire originally from Sunderland who now umpires in the Home Counties Premier League and MCC games. John has a range of experience as an umpire which has seen him stand in the Minor Counties Panel, 2XI 11 Championship and umpire at Lord’s on four occasions. An umpire with so much experience, I…

Durham Academy Scorer: Jack McGurk

Durham Cricket Academy scorer and long serving umpire Jack McGurk has been involved in cricket for over 30 years. Jack caught up with Boundary6 about his time as Durham Cricket Academy scorer and how the opportunity came about.

Cricket Officials Service to Cricket

Members of a sporting organisation have been bowled over by recognition for their services to the sport. Umpires and Scorers from the Durham Cricket Board Association of Cricket Officials have been awarded ties for 25 years service to cricket officiating. The officials have umpired and scored in a range of leagues in the North East including the…