UKAF ACO is the United Kingdom Armed Forces Association Of Cricket Officials, in simple terms we are the officials who act as umpires and scorers for all UK Armed Forces cricket fixtures.
We currently have 143 members, the majority of members being cricket umpires and the remainder being cricket scorers. Our members are made up from serving members of the Armed Forces, serving members of the UK Reserve Forces, ex-members of the Armed Forces (Veterans) and civilian members. Within the UKAF ACO we have representation from all three services of the Armed Forces – the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force.
UKAF ACO is an active organisation within the auspices of the ECB ACO and all of our members are members of the ECB ACO and follow official training pathways and have access to train to the highest level. We have our own tutors, assessors and manage our own training.
Our members officiate full UKAF matches – and, this season, that included games at international venues including Lord’s, The KIA Oval, The Ageas Bowl, Fenners and Cheltenham College amongst many others all the way through to Ship/Unit/Base Level.
The matches that the UKAF ACO cover range from UKAF v MCC all the way through to internal competition matches, regimental and unit level.
If you are interested please do contact us, using the Contact Us facility on the website.
UKAF ACO Scorers Course – April 2023
UKAF ACO are hosting a three-day Club Scorers Course and PlayCricket Pro session from Wednesday 19 April to Friday 21 April in the Army Cricket Pavilion at Aldershot. The sessions and course is open to all - military and civilians. For more information, please view...
Chairman to stand down after 5 years
UKAF ACO Chair Capt. Christian Nicholson has announced that he will be standing down at the Association AGM in March 2023. Christian took on the role when the combined UKAF ACO was formed at the AGM in Salisbury in 2017. In an update sent to the members, he said "Five...
REPORT – Umpires and Scorers Course in Aldershot
UKAFCO Scorers Course The first ever UKAFCO scorers course was held from 26th to 28th October 2022. This was also the first combined umpires and scorers course. There were eight students - seven military personnel and one civilian. The course was held at Aldershot...
Rick Saunders to take on Development Officer role
Sqn Ldr (Retd) Rick Saunders has agreed to take on the UKAF ACO Development Officer role with immediate effect. Rick will take on the role from FS Martin Seward, who is currently assigned overseas for a lengthy period. In his recent update, Chair Capt. Christian...
UKAF ACO is the United Kingdom Armed Forces Association Of Cricket Officials, in simple terms we are the officials who act as umpires and scorers for all UK Armed Forces cricket fixtures.
We currently have 143 members, the majority of members being cricket umpires and the remainder being cricket scorers.
Our members are made up from serving members of the Armed Forces, serving members of the UK Reserve Forces, ex-members of the Armed Forces (Veterans) and civilian members. Within the UKAF ACO we have representation from all three services of the Armed Forces – the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force.
UKAF ACO is an active organisation within the auspices of the ECB ACO and all of our members are members of the ECB ACO and follow official training pathways and have access to train to the highest level. We have our own tutors, assessors and manage our own training.
Our members officiate full UKAF matches – and, this season, that included games at international venues including Lord’s, The KIA Oval, The Ageas Bowl, Fenners and Cheltenham College amongst many others all the way through to Ship/Unit/Base Level.
The matches that the UKAF ACO cover range from UKAF v MCC all the way through to internal competition matches, regimental and unit level.
If you are interested please do contact us, using the Contact Us facility on the website.
