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Colleagues are reminded to regularly check
the Laws & Regs section in the Members area

  (Thursday 24 July) Another honour for a member of MCUA.
Hugh Evans has been selected to umpire the Minor Counties KO Final at Lords on Wednesday 6th August
The 50 overs per side Final is between Berkshire and Devon (DJ)
(Monday 21 July) The latest Spirit of Cricket Award positions have been published by Malcolm Barber.
(Sunday 20 July) Kevin Wilson officiated in the Second Test match between England and Australia Deaf at Colwyn Bay last week

Aussies won the toss and batted - First innings 385 all out England 302 all out
Second knock Australia 321 for 7 dec and England 148 for 7.

The Australian’s retained the Ashes. Kevin's report appears here. (DJ)
(Wednesday 16 July ) Malcolm Barber officiated in the First Test match between England and Australia Deaf at Southport & Birkdale CC

He has submitted a report about the match.(DJ)
(Thursday 10 July) Colleagues, I have updated the Members-only section with selected Assessor reports received by Ian Shepherd (DJ)
(Wednesday 9 July)Will all colleagues please note that you have to fill in the Alliance Result Sheet in the same manner as you do for the LDCC, there are number of sheets being returned with no time allowances on them, which means it is difficult to calculate the over rates. (cbkw)
(Wednesday 9 July) Colleagues, I have updated the Members-only section with selected Captain's remarks received by Steve Ball (DJ)
(Tuesday 8 July) Congratulations to two MCUA members who have been appointed to umpire two games in the 5 match Test series between England and Australia Deaf cricketers.
Malcolm Barber is standing in the match during this week at Southport & Birkdale CC and Kevin Wilson stands next weekend at Colwyn Bay CC (DJ)
(Friday 4 July)The A5209 will be CLOSED between Higher Lane, Newburgh and Lancaster Lane, Parbold from 21st July to 31st August. Players and officials who would normally use this route will need to allow extra time to negotiate the official diversion or find an alternative. Thanks to Jeremy Rowe for this information.kw
(Wednesday 2 July) Mike Dixon returns from Florida on Friday 4 July.
All changes to your availability should be made to Mike via the telephone number in the Handbooks.
Many thanks to Ray Rigby for assisting Mike (DJ)
(Sunday 22 June) I have uploaded mug-shots of some of the members of MCUA - in the About us section. Other photographs gratefully received in .jpg format (DJ)
(Tuesday 17 June) Colleagues please note, due to ongoing road works on the Runcorn/Widnes bridge (approx 8 weeks) you may face delays if that route is used for access to North Wales. (kw)
(Tuesday 17 June) When the start of a match is delayed by the weather, the umpires must take into account all the conditions before starting play - bowler's run-ups, standing water, condition of pitches immediately adjacent to the prepared pitch, etc

Some general observations are:
  • The appointed umpires are the ones who are at the ground and any mention of play starting at nearby grounds should be ignored

  • Because it is raining it does not mean that it is unfit for play

  • The umpires should consider whether the rain would have prevented play if the match was already in progress
IT IS NOT AN MCUA REGULATION THAT PLAY CANNOT START BECAUSE IT IS RAINING, the explanation to players is "the conditions are not fit for play to start" (DJ/KW).
(Thursday 5 June) Will all members please note if you have changed your e mail address since the agm in April, please let the Secretary know via his e mail address honsecmcua@btinternet.com.

If you fail to do so important information may not reach you. (kw)
(Tuesday 3 June) Will all members please note that the first mid season meeting will be held at Bootle CC, on Thursday 12th June commencing at 7.30, please pass this on to your buddies.

Colleagues, who standing in the Echo Knock Out, please note that there are now fielding restrictions and other regulations, please consult the LDCC handbook pages 188 and 189. (kw)
(Monday 2 June) Brian Aldred is in hospital, he has developed a circulation problem in his feet and awaits tests tomorrow. He is also due to have a cataracts operation shortly so we will not see him umpiring until the middle of July (DJ)
(Friday 30 May) Colleagues are reminded that part of their after-match duties is to send the match report card to the appropriate co-ordinator within 5 days of the match.

I have developed an electronic report card, contact me if you require a copy. --- (DJ)
(Friday 30 May) Umpires Select Eleven vs LDCC Select Eleven sometime in August or early September
It will be a 20 over format venue Sefton CC. At the moment nets will be organised and we can use Bootle CC - time and date to be arranged

If you are interested in playing please contact Arkle on the following email plot19@blueyonder.co.uk (Arkle)
(Wednesday 28 May) John Steel reports a new umpiring experience.
He was at point as an injured striker was on strike and his runner was correctly attired and positioned at square leg.
The injured striker clipped the ball through square leg. The runner and non-striker ran two comfortably.
The injured striker wandered a few yards down the track to survey the action. The ball was returned, the bails correctly taken off and he was still well out of his ground.
He was given out, Run out by John. The umpires conferred and applied Law 2.8(c) about the number of runs scored which was NONE.
Hands up all the umpires who would have awarded TWO runs!!!!! (DJ)
(Saturday 24 May)TEA INTERVAL
It is important to be ready to start after 30 minutes not to walk out after 30 minutes. This ensures no time loss due to umpires timekeeping. (MB)
(Sunday 18 May) Malcolm Barber has published the first 6 weeks data for the Spirit of Cricket Awards. (DJ) (Sunday 18 May) Please note that the fee for a Lancashire KO match is £30 (RR)
(Saturday 17 May) Will colleagues standing in Lever Cup matches please note there are now fielding restrictions if you’re unsure check in the Merseyside Handbook for details.(kw)
(Thursday 15 May) Umpiring Assessment results

ACU&S GL5 - Dave Smith, Steve Ball and Dave Davies

ACU&S GL6 - Steve Gregory

ICUS Units 1 & 2 - Ray Lavin, Steve Ball, Dave Smith, David Croft, Dave Cargill, Neil Bickley, Lol Forrest, Jim Naughton, John Ashley, David Brooks, Bernie Teebay, Brian Aldred, Stuart Fitzgerald

ICUS Unit 1 - Mark Jones

For Unit 3, the ICUS learners will be assessed by on-field and boundary assessors during this season

Special praise for Brian Aldred who attends dialysis 3 times every week but still managed to attend the units. (DJ)
(Tuesday 13 May) The match fees for all Lancashire Cricket Board junior one-day matches is £28. Half the fee is paid if an umpire travels and the match has been called-off. (RR)
(Sunday 11 May) The mid-season meetings will be held at Bootle CC on 12th June and 7th August, starting at 7.30pm. (kw)
(Wednesday 7 May) Malcolm Barber has just returned from Majorca having stood over the UK Bank Holiday weekend - out on Friday evening & back early hours Monday a.m. - in the Balearic Island Championship.
It was won by this year's hosting Island - Majorca - on 'runs per wkt' as each Island won & lost one match.
He stood in Ibiza 256 - 3 v Menorca 244 - 8 and Menorca 198 - 9 v Majorca 156 - 7 which were 40 overs per side matches (seeming like 60 in the heat!) Ted Williams, the L&DCC Chairman, scored 119* for Menorca v Ibiza.
(Wednesday 7 May) It is important when returning match reports that the names of the clubs involved are recorded.
It is also important in the Alliance that scoresheets are signed and the time allowances recorded. (CB)
(Wednesday 7 May) Fees for Merseyside District junior cricket matches have been agreed at £28.
The matches are between the 5 boroughs - Liverpool, St Helens, Halton, Sefton and Knowsley - at age groups under 11, 13 and 15. (RR)
 












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