ECB Guidelines and Directives have been issued on a range of topics and available on pocket sized cards, which should be carried on the field of play by all umpires. If you are a member of ECB ACO you will receive a set each season.
Fast Bowling Directives now compulsory. If a captain refuses to comply you should discontinue the match and REPORT the offence.
Safety Guidance on the wearing of cricket helmets by young players. If a captain refuses to comply you should discontinue the match and REPORT the offence.
Fielding regulations for junior cricketers. If a captain refuses to comply you should discontinue the match and REPORT the offence.
Junior players in open age cricket - also see League Handbooks.
Penalty runs.
Ground Weather and Light Guidance.
Best practice policy for umpires.
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