Berkshire Cricket Officials Association, (BCOA)
Umpires in Berkshire who officiate for their local clubs or those wishing to develop and progress on and through through league panels including Thames Valley League and the Home Counties Premier League cricket perhaps even to the Minor Counties game and beyond can look to the Berkshire Cricket Officials Association, (BCOA), for help and support.

The membership currently includes:
  • 2 Minor Counties Umpires
  • 7 on the ECB Home Counties Premier League panel and
  • 14 committed to the Thames Valley League (including the League Appointments Secretary).
  • Among the scorers, there are 2 with Minor Counties experience, one of whom has scored a number of prestigious matches including a One Day International at Lords.
Training courses for all officials, Umpires and Scorers are available at Introductory, ECB level 1 and ECB Level 2 through BCOA. Individuals are encouraged to join an independent panel or to simply hone their skills in matches for their local clubs.

BCOA operates a mentor programme to develop officials to support the independent panels - contact Performance Officer, Roy Kinner for details

For more information, contact the BCOA Secretary, Sue Jones on 0118 947 7769 or e-mail to sue.jones@berkscoa.co.uk

BCOA Contact details

 
Elected Officers Post holders Telephone No. E-mail address
Acting Chairman Clive Robinson 01753 542268
Secretary Sue Jones 0118 947 7769
Treasurer Mick Southerton 0118 969 5405
Education Officer Eddie Lunn 0788 586 3771
Appointments Dennis Prior 0118 961 9131
Performance Officer Roy Kinner 0134 464 8744