The first formal organised links
to ACU & S began in Northamptonshire in 1977 when the Northamptonshire Association
of Cricket Umpires was formed, which was affiliated to ACU (as it then was).
This small but active organisation quickly grew and attracted a significant
and active membership.
After eleven years, in 1988, the Northamptonshire Association decided to become
a branch of ACU rather than remain as an affiliated organisation. This move
proved to be a watershed in our history and the Branch has developed into
a vibrant organisation and is recognised as such throughout the county and
the East Midland Region of which it is one of the five member county branches.
In 2006 the Branch decided to become an independant association, with membership available to
any official.
Regular training courses and seminars attract wide support and requests for
match officials increase year upon year.
The Association has a seat on the Northamptonshire Cricket Board (NCB) and a permanent
representative on the Northamptonshire Cricket League and Grounds sub-committee.