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Umpire on his travels - Mark Hawthorne
On Thursday 24th January I am away again on my umpiring travels. I am travelling to Mumbai in India to officiate in the ICC Women's World Cup. I will be away for just under a month - and yes you are right - I do have a very understanding wife!
Before the tournament starts we have a two day workshop led by Simon Taufel and Tony Hill. I have worked with Simon twice before and I know he likes everyone to participate fully in the sessions - there will be no opportunity to sit quietly at the back of the room!
There will be twelve umpires at the tournament .I am one of the five Associate and Affiliate panel umpires appointed to the event.
There has been a lot of pre-tournament preparation and I am looking forward to the challenges posed by umpiring in India.
At the start of the workshop each umpire has to do a short presentation - I hope everyone will understand my Northern Irish accent!!
Have a look through the agenda of the workshop and let our Committee know if there is anything you would like me to do at our next NIACUS meeting.
Regards
Mark
ICC WWC MATCH OFFICIALS WORKSHOP
26th and 27th January, Mumbai, India
Held at the BCCI, Wankhede Stadium.
AGENDA
Leadership in Umpiring
‘Lead by example and walk the talk”
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Day 1 – Saturday 26th January (BCCI Boardroom) |
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8.45am |
Introduction and objectives |
ST |
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9.00am |
Your best umpiring tip – one tip from each umpire |
ALL |
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9.50am |
Assessment of an international umpire – the package |
ST |
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10.20am |
Morning Tea |
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10.45am |
Self Assessment – purpose and tips |
TH |
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11.30am |
International umpiring - interpretations and umpiring tips |
ST and TH |
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12.30pm |
LUNCH |
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1.15pm |
Wides and no balls – interpretations Video examples |
ST |
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2.00pm |
Recovering from a setback – mental toughness - dealing with failure - positive self talk - closure and moving on - rational expectations |
ST and TH |
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2.30pm |
3rd Umpire training and protocols
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Clean catch
2.
Bump ball
3.
Run out – non striker
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Obstructing the field |
ST |
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3.15 |
Afternoon tea |
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3.30pm |
3rd Umpire training and protocols Cont.
5.
DRS – communication and conclusive evidence
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Match management
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Run out / stumped
8.
Boundary decision |
ST |
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4.45pm |
Wrap up |
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EVENING – Casual gathering for drinks |
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Day 2 – Sunday 27th January (BCCI Boardroom) |
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8.45am |
Group session – tournament goals and objectives |
ST |
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9.15am |
Playing Conditions Quiz and answers - WWC Playing Conditions - Logo / Clothing Policy - Suspect Bowling Actions Playing Conditions
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Major Clauses
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Techniques and interpretations |
TH and ST |
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9.50am |
Tournament Logistics
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Assessment / self assessments
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Team rules (PCT)
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Transport, allowances, laundry, catering, etc Q&A |
ICC |
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10.30am |
TEA |
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10.45am |
Guest Presenter - Anil Kumble Preparation, keys to success, focus, personal development |
AK |
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11.45am |
Interrupted match calculations
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4 groups of 4 umpires
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Interruption to 1st and 2nd innings (2 examples) |
TH |
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12.30pm |
Lunch |
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1pm |
Code of Conduct example and hearing - 4 groups of 4 umpires
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Decide on charge and write code breach form Conduct hearing |
ST |
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2pm |
Wrap up and close |
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