Umpire Training Page
UPDATED 9-Sep-2026
QSDCA Umpire Training Meeting 17-Aug-2026
NEW QSDCA Playing Regulations
- Complete editions CLICK HERE
- Summary of changes CLICK HERE
Winter Training Sessions from Qld Cricket.
Speakers include:
- Brisbane First Grade Umpires
- Michael Mellifont, Peter Boland, Nathan James and many others
- Host Matthew Skinner
Here are links to detailed Laws Training Sessions covering the new Laws of Cricket (2017 Code 4th ed. 2026)
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Session 1 Video
Covering 2026 Laws 1 to 12
Running time 1h38m
CLICK HERE
Session 2 Video
Covering 2026 Laws 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, parts of 41
Running time 1h50m
CLICK HERE
Session 3 Video
Covering 2026 Laws 18, 19, 23, 25, 28, 41.17, Appendix A
Running time 1h39m
CLICK HERE
Session 4 Video
Covering 2026 Laws 24, 25, 26, 28, 31
Running time 1h30m
CLICK HERE
Session 5 Video
Covering 2026 Laws 32-39
Running time approx. 1h44m
CLICK HERE
Session 6 Video
Covering 2026 Laws 41, 16, 42, 2.13, 12, 20, 16
Running time approx. 1h55m
CLICK HERE
QC 2026 Laws of Cricket Exam
CLICK HERE
- Contains 50 multi-choice questions from the 2026 Laws.
- Check results with the “View results” button on the last page.
- This exam tests your knowledge of the new Laws of Cricket.
Presentation PDF’s
- Session 1 CLICK HERE
- Session 2 CLICK HERE
- Session 3 CLICK HERE
- Session 4 CLICK HERE
- Session 5 CLICK HERE
- Session 6 CLICK HERE
- Laws Exam Review CLICK HERE
Additional sessions focussing on expert topics
Additional sessions focussing on expert topics
“What does everyone need from today’s umpires?”
with Richard McInnes (Australian Sports Commission)
Running time 1h27m
CLICK HERE
A Night with the ICC Umpires Live from Mackay 2nd Test Aust v Bangladesh 20-Aug
Running time 1h4m
CLICK HERE
- Richie Richardson (West Indies)
- Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka)
- Nitin Menon (India)
- Richard Illingworth (UK)
QSDCA Umpire Training Meeting 16-Feb-2026
Umpire to Umpire Signals CLICK HERE
Square Leg Umpire Duties CLICK HERE
Pitch Rolling Explainer CLICK HERE
QSDCA Umpire Training Meeting 19-Jan-2026
Guide to Reg 25 Innings Finish Time CLICK HERE
(For Sat 35 overs, Over 40 and MLC 50 matches).
How to do an Effective CoB Report CLICK HERE
.Appendix A Code of Behaviour LINK
QC Code of Behaviour Report Form LINK
QSDCA Umpire Training Meeting 15-Dec-2025
The BBQ Quiz
CLICK HERE
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Summer Training Sessions from Qld Cricket.
Speakers include
Umpires Michael Mellifont, Tom Logan, Elsie Bradford, Nathan James.
Hosts Jim Torpey & Matthew Skinner
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October Session
Fieldcraft, Signalling and Communication with your partner
Running time 1h02m
CLICK HERE
- ICC Test Umpire Special
- Q&A with (L to R)
- Sharfuddoula (Ban.)
- Adrian Holdstock (RSA)
- Nitin Menon (India)
- Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)
Running time 1h09m
CLICK HERE
January Session
“Lightning, Thunder and Sun”
(Safety)
Running time 1h02m
CLICK HERE
QSDCA Umpire Training Meeting 17-Nov-2025
Unfair Play Guide
Printable cut out ‘n’ keep version CLICK HERE
For more info read the relevant Laws of Cricket HERE
To make an Unfair Play report…
Use the QC Code of Behaviour Report form HERE
How to report 5p run incidents CLICK HERE
Saliva (that's spit) on the ball is not allowed.
Since Season 2022/23 Law 41.3 says
No Saliva (spit) on the ball.
This includes directly e.g. licking the ball or indirectly e.g. via fingers
- Use of saliva on the ball can lead to ball being replaced (subject to opposition approval).
- Whether replaced or not, use of saliva on the ball means there will be 5 penalty runs awarded and a report.
- If it happens again, more penalty runs, report and Bowler suspended for the rest of the match.
Sweat is allowed to be used to shine the ball.
Other things which cannot be used:
- any artifical substance (eg. car wax, sunscreen, lollies, bottle tops)
- any bodily substance other than sweat (eg. earwax, elbow grease, snot, anything else)
- too much time (i.e. no time wasting)
Removing mud or use of a drying cloth requires umpire’s permission.
See Law 41.3.2
QSDCA Umpire Training Meeting 20-Oct-2025
QSDCA Umpire Training Meeting 25-Aug-2025
QSDCA Umpire Training Meetings 2024/25
International Test Umpire Event
12-Dec-2024
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- Richard Illingworth
- Richard Kettleborough
- Chris Gaffaney
- Donovan Koch
12 Dec at Qld Cricket, Albion.
Link to video clip of the Q&A session
Umpire Training Meeting 20-Feb-2024
Mel Johnson’s Final meeting
This one is it, the time has come.
Mel presented these attributes of a good Umpire.
Thanks Mel, it’s been a privilege.
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Mel’s attributes of a good umpire LINK
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Umpire Training Meeting
17-Jan-2023
HANDOUTS
New Version of Law 38.3 “Mankads” (in force 19-Jan-2023) LINK
Umpire Training Meeting
30-Aug-2022
HANDOUTS
QC 2022 Law Changes Presentation LINK
2022 Law Changes Video Youtube LINK
UMPIRE ACCREDITATION
Umpiring accreditation is managed by Cricket Australia. Previously accredited umpires will be asked to do reaccreditation each 4 years. New umpires in QSDCA are expected to work towards a minimum accreditation within a reasonable timeframe.
Accreditation gives you recognition for your umpiring qualifications and puts you in touch with resources to maintain your knowledge and skills in cricket umpiring throughout Australia. Accredited umpires are better for cricket and provide confidence to players in their umpires.
Note: Accredited umpires are insured for accidents arising from mishaps at cricket matches to which they are officially appointed.
Relevant to QSDCA there are 2 levels of Accreditation (there are other levels for elite cricket.)
- Community Officiating (similar to the old “level 1”)
- Representative Officiating (similar to the old “level 2”)
(RE) ACCREDITATION STEP BY STEP
1. You’ll be sent an email well before your expiry date via your previously registered email address. If you can’t receive email on that address then contact the Association and we’ll try to find out what can be done.
2. Go to this website https://www.community.cricket.com.au/umpire/reaccrediation
3. Login… (check guides below for steps) to check your previous training records, to access courses, to access umpiring resources and guides.
4. These pdf guides will help you navigate the website.
- Accessing Community Officiating Accreditation
- Accessing ‘My Training Record’
- Accessing Community and Representative Reaccreditation.
Note: Last page of “Accessing Community and Representative Reaccreditation” details how to obtain your reaccreditation certificate. Also Cricket Australia is no longer issuing Umpire ID cards.
5. Once the online learning relevant to your reaccreditation is complete, please complete this form and send it to secretary@qsdca.com.au
Thanks for your persistence with reaccreditation. It tales a little effort but it will reward you out on the field of play.