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Which stands for Free International Tickets Because Of Being Elite Umpire
The plan is a replacement for 2013's failed Operation FITBOBOB, which was Free International Tickets Because Of Being Opening Bowler. Debriefing of the previous operation suggests that one's mid 20s may be too late for your first net, and even if not, a slight degree of cricketing competence may be required to climb the ladder.
I have, however, over my years at CW and elsewhere, developed a degree of competence in judging other people's cricket and as such have begun the process of being able to do so live on a weekly basis. I also intend to blog about it.
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Chapter 1: So This is an Actual Thing, Huh
So according to the ECB, the first step is taking an Introductory Course, a 3-hour workshop in which you get "a taste for what the role entails, and outline what lies ahead if you’d like to pursue your interest."
The website gives you a link by which you can find a course near you, but it turns out these courses are rather sporadic, only happening once every couple of weeks and sprinkled around the country. There are none in the East Midlands at all before the season starts. Only one that isn't either in the middle of south coast nowhere or on a midweek afternoon is a course on Friday the 11th April in Bolton, a town which does contain some Howe relatives and might offer a crash mat after an evening of strenuous education.
I am not especially looking to phoning them to explain the situation. I have, however, contacted the course trainer to book a place.
Running totals:
Time spent: 1 hour
Money spent: £0
Batsmen unfairly given out: 0
The plan is a replacement for 2013's failed Operation FITBOBOB, which was Free International Tickets Because Of Being Opening Bowler. Debriefing of the previous operation suggests that one's mid 20s may be too late for your first net, and even if not, a slight degree of cricketing competence may be required to climb the ladder.
I have, however, over my years at CW and elsewhere, developed a degree of competence in judging other people's cricket and as such have begun the process of being able to do so live on a weekly basis. I also intend to blog about it.
~
Chapter 1: So This is an Actual Thing, Huh
So according to the ECB, the first step is taking an Introductory Course, a 3-hour workshop in which you get "a taste for what the role entails, and outline what lies ahead if you’d like to pursue your interest."
The website gives you a link by which you can find a course near you, but it turns out these courses are rather sporadic, only happening once every couple of weeks and sprinkled around the country. There are none in the East Midlands at all before the season starts. Only one that isn't either in the middle of south coast nowhere or on a midweek afternoon is a course on Friday the 11th April in Bolton, a town which does contain some Howe relatives and might offer a crash mat after an evening of strenuous education.
I am not especially looking to phoning them to explain the situation. I have, however, contacted the course trainer to book a place.
Running totals:
Time spent: 1 hour
Money spent: £0
Batsmen unfairly given out: 0
