Lancashire Association of Cricket Officials (LACO)
Whether it’s the spectacle of a First-Class Test match or a recreational game on the local playing field, cricket at all levels depends on the enthusiasm and dedication of its officials.
Who we are, what do we do?
The LACO are the representative body for Umpires and Scorers in Lancashire and are part of the ECB ACO.
LACO appoints umpires to all levels of recreational cricket such as the Lancashire Knock-Out Cup and early stages of the National Club Championship. Working with the LCF, the LACO appoints to over 100 representative fixtures. From U11 Boys to three-day U17 County Championship fixtures, as well as the Women’s County Championship and T20 competitions.
Umpire and Scorer Courses
We are nearing the half way stage of the season and it is hoped that all are enjoying their summer, even if the weather has been disappointing and our judgements on weather and ground fitness have been required more than we would like. As ever, we are encouraged to “get the game on” wherever conditions are neither dangerous nor unreasonable. It is also important that we understand the League or Cup regulations regarding loss of time and overs, recalculations and whether DLS or other run rate calculations exist. Keeping the captains and scorers aware of the situation as things change is an important part of the umpire’s role.
Around the county, courses are being arranged for close season 2019/20. Confirmed so far:
Umpires courses
Sunday 22nd September Bootle CC Stage 1
Sunday 6th October Bootle CC Stage 2
Sunday 13th October Farnworth CC Stage 1
Sunday 20th October Denton West CC Stage 1
Sunday 27th October Farnworth CC Stage 2
Sunday 27th October Denton West CC Stage 1
Sunday 3rd November BAC Preston CC Stage 1
Sunday 3rd November Haslingden CC Stage 1
Sunday 17th November BAC Preston CC Stage 2
Sunday 17th November Haslingden CC Stage 2 (Part 1)
Sunday 24th November Haslingden CC Stage 2 (Part 2)
Wednesday 8 January 7.30 - 9.30 through 10/12 weeks (weather permitting). Covering both Stage 1 & Stage 2.
Sunday 22nd March at Liverpool CC Stage 3 (Part 1)
Sunday 22nd March in East Lancashire Stage 1
Monday 23rd March Tonge CC Introduction to Umpiring
Sunday 29nd March at Liverpool CC Stage 3 (Part 2)
Sunday 29nd March in East Lancashire Stage 2
Warton CC (North Lancashire) will be hosting a Stage 1 and 2 course in January. Dates to be confirmed.
Scorers courses
Introduction to Scoring Tuesday 10th March Astley Bridge CC evening
Level 1 Scoring Saturday 21st March Astley Bridge CC
Full details of all the courses can be found at England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) - The Official Website of the ECB All bookings to be made through the website