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Recognition for Scorer Members ECB ACO and the Scorer Committee have sought, over time, to raise the profile and the appreciation of scorers throughout the game. In our opinion, scorers are the most welcome and least recognised of all participants in the game, and we have no doubt that scorers can feel neglected and very lonely at times. If you can align yourself with this statement and want to be recognised, then the ECB ACO Supportive Development (SD) programme is an option to consider. SD is a recognised ECB ACO programme for both scorers and umpires. Similar to other vocational courses, the ECB ACO programme involves building a simple portfolio of evidence of competence in scoring. Naturally, your scoring records are a major part of your portfolio. This portfolio should include: your scoring records from matches; some match planner sheets; and a summary of any development points and learning as you progress. Wherever possible and practical, you might seek to receive feedback from a colleague on ways and means to improve technique. When your portfolio is ready for accreditation, your County Scorer Officer (CSO) can arrange for a friendly and relaxed one-to-one meeting to discuss your portfolio. • scoring records (the actual records can be used and do not need to be duplicated) • match planners x 10 • self-evaluation sheets, recording feedback, learning or development points • any formal observations a colleague conducts or that have been requested. The documents to assist you in building your portfolio are available via your CSO. Finally, a one-to-one meeting with an ECB ACO assessor should be arranged to review your portfolio. We call this a Professional Discussion (PD); a two-way communication about you and the contents of your portfolio, with the aim of accrediting you with a relevant ACO qualification. If you wish to register for the 2016 season, contact your CSO for more details. 30 email us at [email protected] contact us on 0121 446 2710 © SteveWoods/Shutterstock.com Ideally this would consist of: