The Panel also supplies umpires for the evening Europa Cup and for friendly, competitive or representative matches both midweek and at weekends. An innovation in 1998 was the 'Spirit of Fair Play' award for the team voted by the umpires as showing the best approach to the game during the season. Membership is open to all full umpires members of the Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers, and also to those seeking field accreditation as part of full member qualifications. A marking system exists which allows the panel to appoint the most suitable umpires to the senior competition. Several members are on the Minor Counties list.
New members are always welcome and can be promised a full season of officiating.
This, however, does not mean that decisions can be made early - play if you possibly can, particularly as matches can de determined over 25 overs.