Umpires and scorers are essential parts of every cricket game, and a great way to become involved. Umpiring ensures all cricket matches are fair, orderly and enjoyable for everyone. Umpires enjoy the challenge of cricket - plus the satisfaction of helping others enjoy their game.

We are always looking for Umpires and Scorers to join our ever-growing summer workforce!

Get Involved

Our Community Umpires receive two (2) tickets to Cricket matches throughout the summer! Register below to ensure you receive your tickets, as well as other information relating to Umpiring & Scoring in New Zealand.

Register as an Umpire or Scorer

If you are a new Umpire or Scorer hoping to register for the upcoming season, click here!

Existing Friendly Manager users - Update profile to Umpire or Scorer role

If you have an existing volunteer profile within Friendly Manager, log in via this tile and follow the steps outlined in the guide below to change your profile to an umpire or scorer role.

Adding Umpire role to existing Friendly Manager profile - Guide (PDF)

Below are some resources that will help you get involved, or improve your skill as an Umpire or Scorer! Click below for contact details, resources, and more useful information.

Laws and Playing Conditions

Contact Information

Get in touch with your associations Umpiring or Scoring lead!

NZC Umpires & Scorers

Upskilling Resources

Aspiring Female Umpire Programme

Latest News

2023-24 Aspiring Female Umpire intake announced

Thursday 03 August 2023, 09:00 am

New Zealand Cricket is excited to announce ten (10) successful candidates in the 2023-24 intake of the Aspiring Female Umpire Programme (AFUP), including six returning from last season.

Gaffaney set for 50-Test milestone at Lord’s

Wednesday 28 June 2023, 12:00 pm

Former Otago cricketer turned international umpire Chris Gaffaney will stand in his 50th men’s cricket Test in London on Wednesday night NZT, when the second Ashes Test gets underway

Dunedin Umpire brings up 1000 games

Thursday 23 February 2023, 08:00 am

Dunedin Club Cricket Umpire, John Henderson, is well known to many throughout Otago - having umpired club, age-group and district cricket over the past 38 years

Super Smash opportunities for Aspiring Female Umpires

Friday 27 January 2023, 11:45 am

During the 2022-23 Dream11 Super Smash, members of the Aspiring Female Umpire programme were appointed to shadow the official TV Umpire - allowing insight and development for the up-and-coming umpires

Umpire Feature: Managing Fatigue & Dealing with Conflict

Thursday 03 November 2022, 01:30 pm

Umpires Chris Brown & Wayne Knights delivered a valuable presentation to umpires over the past month.