Officials (GACO)
The premier organisation in the county, which represents the best interests of umpires and scorers of all levels.
In conjunction with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB) GACO exists:
- To provide training and education programmes in order to aid performance.
- To improve umpire and scorer recruitment processes.
- To appoint officials to all cricket matches when requested.
- To liaise with other organisations both without and within the County of Gloucestershire.
- To administer an assessment and improvement programme.
- To agree an appropriate level of fees and expenses.
- To manage GACO finances judiciously.
If you would like to become an umpire or a scorer then please get in contact with one of the officers below.
| Position | Officer | |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Chairman | Deric Burns | jafburns@hotmail.com |
| Co-Chairman | Clive Poulton | clive@clivepoulton.co.uk |
| Hon. Secretary | David Hull | dave.hull@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Hon. Treasurer | John Lindley | john.lindley@ukgateway.net |
| Education & Development Officer | Peter Sawyer | pwsawyer@btinternet.com |
| Performance Officer | Bob Hampshire | hampshires.timsbury@btinternet.com |
| Scorers Representative | Sue Drinkwater | sue.drinkwater@googlemail.com |
| Appointments Officer | Clive Jones | c.jones24@sky.com |
| GCB Representative | John Peplow | john.peplow@glosccc.co.uk |
