Become A Certified Umpire -

Become A Certified Umpire

Match officials in the United States, officiating premier leagues, national-level games, and international matches, must hold Level 3 certification provided by the West Indies Cricket Umpire Association (WICUA). Mr. Peter Nero from WICUA collaborates with USACUSA trainers to elevate the expertise of USACUA umpires. This certification program follows a multi-level path, culminating in Stage 3 certification, symbolizing the pinnacle of umpiring competence. It’s a structured journey, equipping officials with the skills necessary to excel and contribute to cricket’s growth in the region.

USACUSA Preliminary Examination

Year 1: Aspirants are required to submit a completed USACUSA Membership Application Form and attend a minimum of 75% of training sessions from January to April at any of the regional training centers in USA to qualify for the USACUSA Preliminary Written Examination.

Aspirants that scored 60% in the April examination are deemed successful and will receive Preliminary Written certificate from USACUSA .

USACUSA Final Examination

Year 2: Aspirants are required to pass the USACUSA Preliminary Written Examination and attend a minimum of 75% of training sessions from January to April at any of the regional training centers in USA to qualify for the USACUSA Final Written Examination.

Aspirants that scored 70% in the April examination are deemed successful and will receive Final Written certificate from USACUSA.

WICUA Final Examination

Year 2: Aspirants are required to pass the USACUA Preliminary Written Examination and the USACUA Final Written Examination to qualify for the WICUA Final Written Examination.

Aspirants that scored 70% in the August examination are deemed successful.

WICUA Oral & Practical Assessment

Year 3: Aspirants are required to pass all of the above Examinations and attend a minimum of 75% of training sessions from January to April at any of the regional training centers in USA to qualify for the following assessments that are considered to be the final phase becoming a Fully Certified Umpire of USACUA (and, by extension, of WICUA).

WICUA Practical Assessments (April to September): Aspirants are required to be assessed for 6 x One-Day Matches (40 Overs/50 Overs) or 12 x T20 Matches. Only assessors designated by USACUA are qualified to assess aspirants. Each assessor may assess a candidate for not more than 2 x One-Day Matches (40 Overs/50 Overs) or 4 x T20 Matches. The average score from combined practical assessments shall carry 60% weight towards the final score.
WICUA Oral Assessments (November): The oral assessment shall carry 40% weight towards the final score.

Aspirants that scored 80% in the assessments are deemed successful and will receive certificate from WICUA.