Becoming an Umpire
Becoming a top umpire is not an overnight exercise and involves years of hard work and study as you advance your way to the top of the field.
NZC have laid out a set pathway for Umpires to advance which ensures if you are knowledgeable and consistent you will have an opportunity to rise to the very top of the Cricket Umpiring Field.
NZC have laid out a set pathway for Umpires to advance which ensures if you are knowledgeable and consistent you will have an opportunity to rise to the very top of the Cricket Umpiring Field.
Umpiring Pathway
LEVEL 1
This level is targeted to Junior school cricketers (up to 12 years of age), their parents and coaches etc
Level 2
This level is targeted to senior school and club cricketers, and their coaches etc.
LEVEL 3
Club Umpires who have completed at least one season’s umpiring and passed the Level 3 exam
Level 4
For umpires to be considered for top Club, Regional and Panel appointments. Must pass both written and oral Level 4 exams
REGIONAL PANEL
At this point umpires are considered among the best from their Region and will be considered for Hawke Cup and Exchanges
NZC UMPIRING PANEL
Umpires on the NZC Panel will stand in the majority of Domestic First Class matches and Finals
