WDCU

CSMOA – Education and Training – Pre season Courses 2023

We are launching our CSMOA 2023 Umpire education programme just now, and wanted to get in touch with a few of our contacts from the regional associations.

Regarding our umpire education courses, we have  three main courses running again this year, with the Introduction to Umpiring being of particular interest for members of your clubs who maybe have a few more years playing or those who want to improve their “player umpiring” in games where we cannot cover with official umpires. From there we also have our Stage 1 and Stage 2 courses with increasing detail. All of our courses this year are going to emphasise the changes to the Laws which became effective in October 2022, as well as further development sessions with our existing members closer to the season (although we haven’t launched these yet to our members).

Some useful information & links:

  • Introduction to Umpiring; 2 repeated sessions (to hopefully gain more coverage)
    • 2-hour evening Zoom workshop
    • Thursday 16th February 2023 – 7pm
    • Tuesday 21st February 2023 – 7pm
  • Stage 1
    • All-day Zoom session (with breaks), 9.30am – ~4.30pm
    • Saturday 11th March 2023
  • Stage 2
    • All-day Zoom session (with breaks), 9.30am – ~4.30pm
    • Saturday 18th March 2023

All registrants are directed to our website to use our form:

  • https://www.csmoa.org.uk/education-courses.html (with registration form in the website page directly)
    • the QR code on the two training posters attached link to this page, as does the main button in the middle of our website home page.

Any questions, please feel free to get in touch with Craig MacDonell

WDCU Saturday League Cricket – Structure 2023
The WDCU is pleased to announce the new Saturday League Structure commencing in season 2023. The Two Tier structure has been developed by CMC over a number of years with the aim of providing clubs with a suitably competitive framework whilst safegaurding the future of all our clubs.
The core structure was outlined to clubs prior to the commencement of the 2022 season and reinforced at the midway point of the season.
The new structure was prepared taking into consideration clubs finishing positions in the league in 2022. This was updated when 4 additional teams applied to and were accepted into the Saturday league structure by the CMC. The result of this is that the structure has 59 teams and they have been allocated in Two Tiers of 30(Tier 1) and 29 (Tier 2). The addition of the 4 new teams resulted in a number of teams that might have previously been relegated maintaining their position in the new structure.
Please note that there is promotion and relegation within the Tiers but not between the Tiers. The CMC will review the structure annually and should the circumstances merit it will initiate movement between the Tiers to maintain the integrity of the structure.
Further information regarding the Saturday League Administration Rules and the Competition Playing Conditions to follow.
League structure 2023 – Final
Renfrew CC Player – Coach required – 2023
Please see below an advert for a Player / Coach at Renfrew CC for season 2023.
Advert :  Player/ Coach for season 2023
Renfrew Cricket Club seek an experienced Player/ Coach for season 2023 to develop and augment our senior and junior development programme and mentor our volunteer coaches and play in our First XI team in various competitions and must have played a high level of domestic cricket.
Contract will be End April- Early September. Remuneration commensurate with experience. The successful applicant will have at least ECB Level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
Applications with CV should be submitted by: 6th January 2023 to the club secretary by email to Sajid Majeed (sai_co2003@yahoo.co.uk)
High priority – DLS5 – Update from Cricket Scotland

Earlier today Cricket Scotland sent out the updated information on the DLS scoring system to go live on November the 25th. This information was passed on to all WDCU Club contacts for action. For your information the updated documentation has also been uploaded to our website. It can be found in the DLS section in the Document Centre.

Iain Kennedy Administrator

WDCU CMC Club Communication – October 2022.
The new WDCU CMC has met twice since its formation and below is a copy of the communication sent to all club contacts this morning regarding business in hand.
Good morning,
Following the October WDCU CMC meeting a number of decisions were taken that I have been asked to update you on.
After a considerable amount of work by the previous WDCU CMC and supported by the current CMC the Saturday League structure for 2023 will now be made up of two Tiers of three divisions. Tier one will be made up of Club 1st X1’s and Tier two will be made up of a small number of one team clubs, and second and third X1’s of other clubs. Clubs / teams will be placed in each Tier in line with their finishing position in 2022 and adjusted by the CMC where required. CMC felt that the Two-Tier system was the best fit for cricket in the west as it would support clubs that face playing difficulties, and who may fold, and discourage the creation of ‘super clubs’ who could gather up talented players from weaker clubs. There was also a concern that club resources may be allocated to player recruitment as opposed to player development. It was felt that other competitions provided in the west could be used to cater for clubs with stronger second X1’s.  It was also noted that there would be less fixture planning issues by adopting this system. Movement between Tier one and two could still be considered and it would be reviewed on an annual basis. Full details of the new structure for 2023 will be shared when completed.
Following a successful trial with Premier League clubs in season 2022 the WDCU CMC has taken the decision to roll out the use of pink ball and coloured clothing to all Saturday league Cricket in 2023. The CMC fully supported the move to coloured clothing and pink ball cricket.
Reports received from the PL clubs were that it was well received by players and spectators with the only real issue being the quality of one of the balls used. This will be reviewed and recommendations as to which balls can be used will be made shortly. Coloured clothing is optional but mixed clothing is not permitted.If you plan to use coloured clothing next season please avoid any colours that would clash with the pink ball.I have attached the guidance note for 2022 for information and that will be updated for season 2023.
The WDCU CMC has taken the decision to reintroduce the provision of teas in Saturday League cricket in 2023. The CMC felt that the conditions that led to the removal of the provision of teas have now been alleviated. The CMC agreed that this decision would help develop their aspirations of a more open and welcoming culture in our clubs where visiting clubs and umpires should be deemed as guests and catered for appropriately.
All clubs should note that Cricket Scotland are reviewing the current criteria for the engagement of overseas players and coaches. The main issue concerns the current CS criteria that allows ‘Coach only’ visa holders to play local club cricket in Scotland. This was a historical agreement negotiated with the Home Office by Cricket Scotland. Updates will be forwarded on this issue as they are received.