Nswcusa Annual Report 2017-18 Notice of Meeting

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NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NOTICE OF MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of New South Wales Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association Incorporated will be held at Bowlers’ Club of New South Wales at 95-99 York Street, Sydney on Wednesday 4 July 2018 commencing at 7pm.

BUSINESS

• Attendance and Apologies • Confirmation of Minutes • Receipt of the Annual Report and of the Treasurer’s Report • Membership Upgrades – Principal Membership; Full Membership • Election of Patron or Patrons • Election of Elected Office-Bearers (Treasurer, Liaison Officer) and Elected Directors (2) • Appointment of Auditors (2) • Approval of any Honoraria

R. D. Goodger Executive Officer

1 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Table of Contents

Message from Executive Officer 2

Section 1 : Awards and Representative Appointments 12

Section 2 : Administration 50

Section 3 : Committees 63

Section 4 : Education and Development 70

Section 5 : Zones and Affiliates 85

Section 6 : Finance, Comments and Conclusion 146

Financial Statements 156

Berend du Plessis and Keiran Knight walk on to the SCG.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 1 Message from the Executive Officer

Members & Affiliated Associations,

It gives the NSWCUSA management team great pleasure to present for your consideration and adoption the Annual Report of your Association that covers its activities during the financial year from 1 May 2017 to 30 April 2018. Complementing the Annual Report are the Honorary Treasurer’s Statement of Financial Performance for the year ended 30 April 2018 and the Statement of Financial Position as at that date.

The Annual Report is placed online, but is available to be sent as a book to members on request. In working on this Annual Report we reflect on the exceptional commitment members of this Association make to cricket. You serve the game in an exemplary fashion from grass roots level in New South Wales to the international arena. The Association is making progress through the positive collaboration, contribution, dedication and performance of our members. Thank you one and all.

“A team is not a group of people who work together. A team is a group of people who trust each other.” – Simon Sinek.

Troy Penman (Administration Manager) and Nic Bills (Administration Officer) are commended for their outstanding work in organising and compiling this report. They are excellent administrators, and people, who work tirelessly for the benefit of New South Wales Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association.

It was a impressive year for your Association, details of which are highlighted in the pages that follow. There have been substantial opportunities for umpires and scorers to develop, improve and gain experience. Many of our colleagues have achieved excellence in the representative pathways, some at international level. This has come about through diligence, commitment and ability.

2 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell.

We trust you find the historical records of your Association’s 105th year of interest. We look forward to serving cricket with positive energy throughout New South Wales in season 2018-19 as we attempt to recruit match officials and raise officiating standards across the State. We aim to consolidate the implementation of the 2017 Code of the Laws of Cricket, and provide more professional development experiences for members. Our training and examination teams did a fantastic job in 2017-18 and are preparing for the ongoing challenge.

The highest of all human abilities is the ability each one of us has to choose how we respond to the circumstances we find ourselves within. When each one of us chooses peak performance and personal leadership the organisation itself gets to world-class speedily. Our aim is to be a world- class Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association and a leader in our field.

“One of the greatest freedoms each of us has as people is the freedom to choose how we view our roles in the world and the power we all have to make positive decisions in whatever conditions we happen to find ourselves.” – Robin Sharma.

R. D. Goodger Executive Officer

Ian James and Mike McKenzie with the Captains prior to the match

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 3 Cricket NSW Values

The New South Wales Cricket values describe how we work, make decisions and the behaviours we display to help deliver on the New South Wales Cricket Strategy.

Cricket NSW embraces the 5E value system which, as an affiliate, this Association fully supports. It is about culture change and professionalising all we do.

Excellence Engagement • Being your best. • Actively working with and engaging all • Improving constantly. our stakeholders, fans, volunteers, players • Taking responsibility. and past players. • Doing things to a high standard – the standard expected of elite athletes. Enjoyment • A positive culture based on engagement Ethics and enjoyment will create much better • Being honest at all times. long-term results than a negative culture • Applying the Golden Rule at all times – based on fear. treat others the way you want to be treated. • Applying the SMH Test at all times.

Energy • Attacking opportunities, issues and challenges with enthusiasm, vigour and positive intent.

4 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Office-Bearers and Committees NSWCUSA Patrons Mr Bill Hendricks (Ex Officio Social Appointments Officer Director) Mr Brian Booth MBE - Umpires Mr Alan Davidson AM MBE Mr Ian Wright Mr Dick French OAM Technical Committee Mr Graham Reed Mr Darren Goodger (State Social Appointments Officer Umpire Manager) - Scorers NSWCUSA Board of Mr Mark Hughes (Chair - Mrs Merilyn Fowler Directors Examination Committee) Mrs Merilyn Fowler (Chair - NSWCUSA Staff Scorers Committee) Elected Directors Mr Darren Goodger (Executive Mr Graham Chudleigh (Ex Mr Geoff Garland (Chair) Officer/State Director of Officio Director) Mr Graham Chudleigh Umpiring)

Mr Bill Hendricks Mr Troy Penman Social Committee Mr Mark Hughes (Administration Manager) Ms Claire Polosak Mr Gaurav Desai (Chair) Mr Nic Bills (Administration Mr Cameron Duff Officer) Treasurer Mr Bill Glacken Mr Shared Patel Mr Laurie Borg Zone Representatives Mr Berend du Plessis Central Coast Mr Don Maisey Mr Laurie Borg (Ex Officio Liason Officer Central North Mr Gary Director) Crombie Mr Neil Findlay Delegate to NSWCA Illawarra Mr Neil Findlay Appointed Director Newcastle Mr Kim Norris Mr Mark Hughes Mr Gaurav Desai North Coast Mr Paul Dilley Delegate to SCA APM Executive Officer Riverina Mr Pat Kerin OAM Mr Laurie Borg Southern Mr Lachlan Darren Goodger Walker / Mr John Burgoyne SCA Umpire Observers Western Mr Greg Jones Examintaion Committee 2016-17 Mr Mark Hughes (Chair) Mr Errol Cranney Country Umpires Mr Kevin Battishill Mr Graham Chudleigh Advisor Mr Glen Stubbings Mr Bob Davis Mr Ian Thomas Mr Andrew Coates Mr Mark Grant Mr Ryan Nelson Mr Bill Hendricks Auditors Ms Claire Polosak (Ex Officio Mr Graham Reed Mr Brett McMillan (Bec CPA) Director) Office Bearers Mr Greg Jones (BSc MPA) Scorers Committee Mrs Merilyn Fowler (Chair) Merchandise Officer Mrs Christine Bennison Mr John Evans Mrs Kay Wilcoxon Mrs Sue Woodhouse Public Relations Officer Mr Ian Wright Mr Bede Sajowitz

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 5 Past Office-Bearers

Year Chair Executive Officer Treasurer 1913-14 W. H. Mitchell R. Callaway A. C. Jones 1914-15 W. H. Bates R. Callaway A. C. Jones 1915-16 M. Phegan R. Callaway A. C. Jones 1916-17 F. Maloney R. Callaway A. C. Jones 1917-18 A. W. Andrews R. Callaway A. C. Jones 1918-19 P. M. Solomon R. Callaway A. C. Jones 1919-20 S. Smith R. Callaway A. C. Jones 1920-21 Rev. G. Berry R. Callaway A. C. Jones 1921-22 G. J. Cooper R. Callaway A. C. Jones 1922-23 W. J. R. Bowes Rev. G. Berry A. C. Jones 1923-24 M. Carney Rev. G. Berry A. C. Jones 1924-25 W. G. French W. J. R. Bowes A. C. Jones 1925-26 E. Kent W. J. R. Bowes A. C. Jones 1926-27 A. Burt W. J. R. Bowes A. C. Jones 1927-28 S. Parsons W. J. R. Bowes A. C. Jones 1928-29 A. Farrow W. J. R. Bowes (Resigned) H. A. C. Jones Armstrong (From 5 December) 1929-30 H. Parsons H. Armstrong A. C. Jones 1930-31 G. E. Borwick H. Armstrong A. C. Jones 1931-32 E. Connell H. Armstrong A. C. Jones 1932-33 C. Martin H. Armstrong A. C. Jones 1933-34 F. W. J. Lyons H. Armstrong A. C. Jones 1934-35 S. Paul H. Armstrong A. C. Jones 1935-36 to G. E. Borwick H. Armstrong A. C. Jones 1938-39 1939-40 to G. E. Borwick W. G. French H. A. Elphinston 1945-46 1946-47 to G. E. Borwick F. W. J. Lyons H. A. Elphinston 1954-55 1955-56 A. B. Solomon F. W. J. Lyons H. A. Elphinston (Deceased) A. Easton (April 4) 1956-57 A. Easton F. W. J. Lyons H. A. Elphinston 1957-58 C. E. Wigzell F. W. J. Lyons H. A. Elphinston 1958-59 to A. A. Fallins F. W. J. Lyons H. A. Elphinston 1961-62

6 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 1962-63 to A. A. Fallins R. F. Burgess N. P. N. Frisk 1966-67 1967-68 E. F. Wykes R. F. Burgess N. P. N. Frisk 1968-69 to E. F. Wykes R. F. Burgess C. C. Dawes 1975-76 1976-77 E. F. Wykes J. R. Wegner C. C. Dawes 1977-78 to E. F. Wykes J. R. Wegner A. G. Watson 1984-85 1989-90 A. J. Wheeler G. R. G. Wearne A. G. Watson 1990-91 to R. A. French G. R. G. Wearne A. G. Watson 1992-93 1992-93 R. A. French G. R. G. Wearne (Resigned) P.F A. G. Watson Hughes (Dec 1) 1993-94 to R. A. French P. F. Hughes A. G. Watson 1998-99 1999-2000 R. A. French P. F. Hughes D. M. Brandon 2000-01 A. G. Marshall P. F. Hughes D. M. Brandon (Deceased) 2001-02 D. B. Hair P. F. Hughes D. M. Wiseman 2002-04 J. I. Cameron P. F. Hughes D. M. Wiseman 2004-06 J. I. Cameron P. F. Hughes E. A. Nicholas 2006-07 T. M. Donahoo P. F. Hughes E. A. Nicholas 2007-08 T. M. Donahoo P. F. Hughes L. C. J. Borg 2008-09 Dr. D. F. Dilley P. F. Hughes (Retired) D.B Hair (From L. C. J. Borg 1/08/08) 2009-10 Dr. D. F. Dilley D. B Hair L. C. J. Borg 2010-11 Dr. S. L. Poole D. B. Hair L. C. J. Borg 2011-12 Dr. S. L. Poole D. B. Hair (departed 16/11/11) R. L. C. J. Borg D. Goodger (Acting from 17/11/11 to 01/04/12) N. Carson (02/04/12 to 22/10/12) R. D. Goodger (Acting from 23/10/12 to 17/12/12) 2012-13 Dr. S. L. Poole R. D. Goodger (from 18/12/12) L. C. J. Borg (Resigned 28/10/13) 2013-Present G. M. Garland (from R. D. Goodger L. C. J. Borg 29/10/13)

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 7 Life Members

B. Amour C. C. Davies * F. W. J. Lyons * H. Armstrong * A. Easton * A. G. Marshall * W. Barnes * H. A. Elphinston * K. G. Norris P. R. Bates * J. A. Evans G. E. Reed P. Berridge * A. A. Fallins * S. Smith * G. E. Borwick MBE * A. Farrow * A. B. Solomon * L. C. J. Borg R. A. French OAM S. J. A. Taufel W. J. R. Bowes * W. G. French * E. J. Shaw * T. F. Brooks OAM * R. D. Goodger I. S. Thomas R. F. Burgess K. L. Griffiths A. G. Watson A. Burt * D. B. Hair G. R. G. Wearne * R. Callaway * R. G. Harris * A. J. Wheeler * M. Carney * P. F. Hughes C. E. Wigzell BEM * G. Chudleigh L. J. Jarmon * E. F. Wykes OAM * V. Cranney * A. C. Jones * A. P. Williams * A. Dale * G. J. Lill J. Daley * A. Lucas *

* Deceased

Graham Reed, Greg Davidson, Nick Larkin, Nick Bertus and Gerard Abood prior to the Belvidere Cup Final.

8 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Principal Members

S. T. Baker N. W. Findlay R. A. Ridgway G. R. Bamford M. A. Fowler J. H. Rose J. A. Barnes D. Frede N. F. Ryder W. J. Battese G. M. Garland G. A. Smith C. L. Bennison A. J. Gifford W. R. Smith S. Black A. R. Hamilton N. B. Stanton S. M. Blomfield G. J. Hasler C. H. Stewart D. M. Brandon W. D. Hendricks P. J. Tate B. Cameron B. Hickey N. R. Tickner J. I. Cameron I. James R. K. Watman N. Carson S. V. Jenkins D. J. Went D. G. Coleman L. Kain J. R. Wegner R. H. Collard MBE C. J. King C. P. Weir M. A. Connolly A. C. Kingsford-Smith C. G. Wilcoxon E. J. Cranney W. A. McCarron A. W. Williams H. G. Crozier P. G. Mooney J. H. Williams C. R. Cruickshanks S. L. Poole D. M.Wiseman R. S. Davis M. L. Prosser J. H. Wooding T. M. Donahoo K. J. Pye D. I. Wright I. B. Emerson S. J. Rees I. E. Wright

Simon Taufel, Claire Polosak, David Talalla and Paul Wilson, prior to Claire’s List A debut.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 9 Chairman’s Message – Geoff Garland

Colleagues, Simon Lightbody, Tony Wilds, Paul Wilson, 105 years is a pretty good innings, but we Claire Polosak and Ben Treloar, in addition to are still growing and the future looks bright. Rod Tucker on the ICC Elite Umpire Panel. They Our hardworking management team has have worked assiduously and deserve every successfully filled all appointments once again accolade. They are joined by Cricket Australia in Premier and Shires cricket fixtures for SCA. match referees Tim Donahoo, Neil Findlay and Although we have done this for several years Ian Thomas. now it is never easy and we should not accept this as a given state of affairs. However, many of our most dedicated members continue to serve the Association in the lower Our numbers continue to grow, 1,242 members grades where facilities are fairly fundamental this year with 131 new members accepted into and where many clubs struggle to support their the Association. Altogether 20 training courses increasingly young and inexperienced teams. for prospective umpires on the 2017 Code of Former first grade umpires continue to serve as the Laws of Cricket were conducted in the city, mentors to their less experienced colleagues. country and our local affiliates. The new laws From the lower panels Bob Garwood, Scott introduced at our convention last August saw Rogan and Brian Wiseman are elder statesmen a capacity registration of 192 members. Further who bring high level experience of adjudication training throughout the year gave members in other major sports. They are exemplars to every opportunity to maximise their learning other members with their communication and and game day preparation. game management skills.

Later in this report you will find recognition of In addition to the volunteers, observers, our various award winners announced at our committee members and office bearers I would Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation, once like to recognise Code of Conduct Commissioner more supported by a large attendance of 178 John McGruther for the countless hours spent members and guests. A measure of the success over many years in support of match officials. of NSWCUSA development programs is the His advocacy for the Spirit of Cricket is an number of umpires now contracted to Cricket example to all. Australia – Gerard Abood, Greg Davidson, Darren, Troy, Nic and Claire as our management team have been superb. They are truly valued

10 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 and recognised not only by our members, but • Greg Morrissey (Parkes) received an OAM also the hierarchy of Cricket NSW and have lifted (Medal of the Order of Australia) as part the profile of NSWCUSA to Cricket Australia. of this year’s Australia Day celebrations. An outstanding worker for cricket, he has I take this opportunity to acknowledge and served as secretary of the local junior cricket congratulate three country resident members association for an astonishing 41 years. for their exceptional service to umpiring and cricket: Congratulations to all on being wonderful • Tony Hackett (Wagga Wagga) was awarded servants of the game. the Cricket NSW Community Match Official of the Year. Tony is a dedicated worker for Finally, a thank you to my fellow directors for umpiring in Wagga Wagga, a long-term their dedication and hard work throughout the secretary of the local umpires’ association, year. Their support and wise counsel has been and a most respected umpire in Riverina and most appreciated. We have come through some country cricket. challenging times, our finances are sound, and • Pat Kerin OAM (Cootamundra) was awarded the future offers much promise. the Max Rudd Trophy for services to sport in Cootamundra. Pat is a tireless worker for cricket and Australian Rules Football. He has served for 29 years as secretary of Cootamundra District Cricket Association and been the Zone Umpire Representative for Riverina for 13 years.

Annual Convention 2017

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 11 SECTION ONE: Awards and Representative Appointments

L:R John Pearce winner of the Ted Wykes Medal – Affiliated Association Award, Graeme Glazebrook winner of the Kevin Pye Medal – Country Umpire of the Year, Sharad Patel winner of the George Borwick Memorial Award and Panel 2, Michael Meehan winner Panel 4, Sue Woodhouse winner of the Malcolm Gorham Scorers Award, Darren Goodger winner Panel 1, David Abbey winner Panel 3 and Vivek Solanki winner of the Alan Marshall Medal – Rookie Umpire of the Year.

12 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Association Awards – Troy Penman

George Borwick on and off the field during the Sharad has umpired 46 Premier Memorial Award season. A points system is Cricket matches since joining used to determine the winner the Association in 2012. Winning the George Borwick taking into account availability, Memorial Award, this meeting attendance and the This season he travelled to Association’s highest honour average mark from captains’ Hobart to umpire a Cricket for an active umpire, was assessments. Tasmania Premier League Sharad Patel. first grade fixture as part of The Award this season has the annual umpire exchange The George Borwick Memorial been keenly contested, and in program between Cricket Award is named after our the end there was just 0.47 of Tasmania and NSWCUSA. former Association President a mark between first and sixth. He was an outstanding and Patron who umpired 24 representative for the Test matches, including in The top six finalists in the Association. every Test of the Bodyline George Borwick Memorial series. It was instituted in 1982 Award were: He is also a member of the to perpetuate his memory. • Darren Foster Social Committee. • Sathish Kumar George Borwick’s dedication • Bob McGregor His match average from and commitment to umpiring • Sharad Patel captains was an exceptional and the Association was • Dave Rodgie 4.66 out of 5. He made his first legendary in Australian • Arthur Watson grade debut and went on to umpiring, second to none. He umpire seven matches in the enjoyed complete respect, was Sharad displayed outstanding top grade. a loyal servant, a member for commitment by attending more than 55 years, and now the Annual Convention at a member of the Association Bankstown, the SCA Rules Hall of Fame. Night, attending every Association Ordinary Meeting The award is made annually to between September and the member who exemplifies March, and being available the spirit of George Borwick’s for every New South Wales contribution by his or her efforts Premier Cricket round.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 13 E. F. Wykes OAM has displayed commitment Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association Medal and excellence to that Association in 2015 and association on and off the field officiates as a member of Coffs The winner of the Ted Wykes by way of meeting attendance, Harbour and District Cricket Medal for 2017-18 was John availability and consistent Umpires’ Association. Pearce. umpiring performance in the season immediately preceding An outstanding contributor The Ted Wykes Medal was the giving of the award. to umpire administration, he struck in honour of our late is the Secretary of his local President and Patron. Ted John is totally committed Umpires’ Association. He is was also a long-serving Vice to umpiring and has had an also a member of the Country President of New South Wales excellent season. Umpire Representative Panel, Cricket Association. being elevated this season. In 2017-18 he officiated in the Respected by his peers for his Ted was a Test Umpire and a Plan B Regional T20 Bash at calm manner, commitment to person who was a great friend Coffs Harbour, the New South self-improvement, and ability, and mentor to many in our Wales Country Championship he was a truly deserving Association and so generous Carnival at Inverell, and the winner of this award. with the time he gave to Colts Carnival in Tamworth. He improving the Association. also umpired three first grade matches in New South Wales The winner of the Ted Wykes Premier Cricket impressing Medal must be a member of captains with a match average an affiliated association who of 4.73 out of 5. John joined New South Wales

Sharad Patel in action

14 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 New South Wales Marshall Medal in season average of 4.66 out of 5. Premier Cricket Panel 2006-07, Michael enjoyed a Awards most consistent season on his Respected among the players return to umpiring, with an and his peers for his humility, The panel awards recognise excellent match average of teamwork, composure and excellence for the “Umpire 4.31 out of 5. As such he was calmness under pressure, the of the Year” in each grade appointed to umpire a match winner is a previous recipient as determined by captains’ in second grade this season. of the Alan Marshall Medal. assessments throughout the season. To be eligible for a Panel 3 – The winner of the Umpire Observers praised Panel Award a member must Panel 3 Award was David his exceptional field craft and have officiated in at least 10 Abbey. technique, and his willingness SCA matches. to learn. As a result of his David joined the Association consistency the winner was Captains assess each umpire in 2013 and had a fine season. rewarded with appointment in terms of her or his decision Captains commented on his to umpire two matches in making, decisiveness, consistent decision making the Premier Cricket Finals match management and and excellent attitude. Series and the final of the communication skills, Relegated to Panel 3 at the Metropolitan Cup. During the concentration and level of start of the season, he has season, at the age of 23, he positive attitude to the game. displayed true commitment made his first grade debut At the end of the season the and determination to win this standing in seven first grade umpire with the highest overall award for the second time. fixtures, managing to average average wins the panel award. 4.51 out of 5 in the top grade. David is a very capable umpire He displayed remarkable – The winner of the Panel 4 who finished the season with consistency for one so tender Panel 4 Award was Michael the excellent match average in years. Meehan. of 4.57, he has now stood in 67 SCA matches. Panel 1 – The winner of the Michael re-joined the Panel 1 Award for season 2017- Association in 2017 and has Panel 2 – The winner of the 18 was Darren Goodger. now officiated in 29 Premier Panel 2 Award was Sharad Cricket matches. He received Patel. Darren joined the Association outstanding feedback in 1993. Originally officiating from captains for his match Sharad joined the Association as a member of Clarence management, communication in 2012 and has had an River District Cricket Umpires’ skills and level of positive outstanding season, finishing Association, he has now attitude to the game. with the excellent match officiated in 335 SCA matches, A previous winner of the Alan

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 15 251 of which have been in first Country Umpire Advisor. great passion for umpiring, a grade. keenness to learn from every Graeme enjoyed an outing, and has now officiated He had a fantastic season outstanding season in the in 12 Premier Cricket matches. where captains praised his middle umpiring at the New Captains made positive match management and South Wales and Australian comment with regards to his decision making, which Country Championships, the level of positive attitude to the showed in his remarkable New South Wales Country game. match average from first grade Championship Final at Bowral, captains of 4.94 out of and the Final of the Plan B The Alan Marshall Medal, an 5. A previous winner of this Regional Bash at the SCG. award which is available to award, Darren wins this award A measure of the esteem in new umpires to recognise on for the eighth time. which he is held is that he was field performance and off field appointed by Cricket Australia commitment. It has the same Kevin Pye Medal (Country Umpire of the to umpire the T20 Final at the stringent criteria as the George Year) Australian Country Cricket Borwick Memorial Award. Championships in Geraldton. The award recognises and honours Alan’s exceptional The Kevin Pye Medalist for He enjoys great respect in the contribution to the education season 2017-18 was Graeme Country Cricket community and development of new Glazebrook. Graeme officiates for his quality decision making umpires. in the Bathurst District Cricket and calmness under pressure. Association and is Secretary of A more composed umpire you Alan respected commitment, the affiliated Mitchell Cricket would travel a long distance to and this year’s winner has Umpires’ Association. observe. displayed outstanding commitment through meeting Graeme joined the Association Alan Marshall Medal attendance and being available in 2007 and wins this award for (Rookie Umpire of the for every Premier Cricket the third time. Year) round. This was accompanied by a consistent match average The Country Umpire of the Year, The winner of the Alan Marshall for a new umpire of 3.66 out of sponsored by the Bradman Medal for season 2017-18 was 5 from the captains. Foundation, is named after Vivek Solanki. Principal Member Kevin Pye recognising his achievements Vivek joined the Association as a country umpire in in 2017 having previously representative cricket and his officiated with the Western commitment to supporting Australian Cricket Umpires’ umpires in his role as the first Association. He displayed

16 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Malcolm Gorham skills. She makes an and all stakeholders to deal Scorers Award outstanding contribution to with. her club, Blacktown District The winner of the Malcolm Cricket Club and to the game She is a genuine contributor Gorham Scorers Award for in general. to scorer education and season 2017-18 was Sue development programs held Woodhouse. Always willing to score a match around the state, and is a at short notice and with a most dedicated member of the Sue joined the Association in positive attitude, Sue was Scorers’ Committee. 2004 and was described as a involved at representative level huge asset to her club – she is scoring in the Futures League, Sue truly deserves this respected for her commitment, WNCL and WBBL. She scored recognition on the back of an competency, enthusiasm, an amazing 23 representative outstanding season. professionalism, and her fixtures for Cricket NSW, being wonderful communication a pleasure for her colleagues

Vivek Solanki in action

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 17 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS

George Borwick Memorial Award

1981-82 A. G. Marshall 1993-94 A. C. Kingsford- 2005-06 R. D. Goodger 1982-83 R. A. French Smith 2006-07 R. D. Goodger 1983-84 M. Vergano 1994-95 S. J. A. Taufel 2007-08 R. D. Goodger 1984-85 G. E. Reed 1995-96 S. J. A. Taufel 2008-09 N. J. Wennerbom 1985-86 R. A. French 1996-97 S. J. A. Taufel & A.C 2009-10 R. D. Goodger Kingsford-Smith 1986-87 K. D. Wark 2010-11 R. D. Goodger 1997-98 S. J. A. Taufel 1987-88 A. G. Marshall 2011-12 W.D Hendricks 1998-99 K. J. Duffy 1988-89 C. R. Crucikshanks 2012-13 B. C. Treloar 1999-2000 D. M. Brandon 1989-90 T. F. Brooks 2013-14 A. M. Hobson 2000-01 S. J. A. Taufel 1990-91 A. Kelleher 2014-15 A. M. Hobson 2001-02 J. I. Cameron 1991-92 A. G. Watson 2015-16 A. M. Hobson 2002-03 D. B. Hair 1992-93 G. Chudleigh 2016-17 B. C. Treloar 2003-04 R. D. Goodger 2017-18 S. Patel 2004-05 R. D. Goodger

E.F. Wykes Association Medal

2004-05 Neville Haywood 2009-10 Graham Moon 2014-15 Stephen (Far North Coast) (Cootamundra Blomfield 2005-06 Grahame Dunn DCUA) (Sydney Shires (Parramatta 2010-11 John Rose CUA) District) (Southern Zone 2015-16 Geoff Hasler 2006-07 Pat Kerin OAM CUA) (Hornsby Kuringai (Cootamundra 2011-12 Mark Templeton & Hills District District CUA) (Far North Coast) CUA) 2007-08 Gordon Smith 2012-13 Peter Friend 2016-17 Neil Findlay (Sydney Shires (Sydney Shires (Illawara CUA) CUA) CUA) 2017-18 John Pearce 2008-09 Peter Weston 2013-14 John Colwell (Coffs Harbour) (Mitchell CUA) (Sydney Womens CUA)

Country Umpire of the Year

1992-93 W. A. Cameron 1995-96 P. J. Gordon 1998-99 S. A. Reed (Young) (Newcastle) (Newcastle) 1993-94 K. J. Pye 1996-97 M. P. Jones 1999-00 S. A. Reed (Mudgee) (Newcastle) (Newcastle) 1994-95 K. J. Burke 1997-98 G. E. Teasdale 2000-01 R. D. Goodger (Newcastle) (Hunter Valley) (North Coast)

18 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 2001-02 B. W. Whiteman 2006-07 R. B. Field (Central 2012-13 B. W. Whiteman (South Coast) North) (South Coast) 2002-03 S. J. Rees (Central 2007-08 A. J. Marshall 2013-14 D. J. Went (North North) (Central North) Coast) 2003-04 G. R. Crew 2008-09 K. G. Norris 2014-15 D. J. Went (North (Central North) (Newcastle) Coast) 2004-05 N. W. Findlay 2009-10 B. W. Whiteman 2015-16 G. J. Glazebrook (Illawarra) & (South Coast) (Bathurst) K. G. Norris 2010-11 R. B. Field (Central 2016-17 G. J. Glazebrook (Newcastle) North) (Bathurst) 2005-06 B. W. Whiteman 2011-12 R. B. Field (Central 2017-18 G. J. Glazebrook (South Coast) North) (Bathurst)

Malcolm Gorham Scorers Award

2006-07 (Mrs) S. Gane 2011-12 (Mrs) C. G. 2015-16 C. McLeod 2007-08 A. D. Morehouse Wilcoxon 2016-17 (Mrs) M. 2008-09 G. F. Rogers 2012-13 D. Frede Pemberton 2009-10 S. McClue 2013-14 A. Tham 2017-18 (Mrs) S. J. Woodhouse 2010-11 I. E. Wright 2014-15 P. Garlick

Alan Marshall Medal

2000-01 G. A. Abood 2006-07 M. Meehan 2012-13 T. M. Penman 2001-02 M. R. Verran 2007-08 M. Qureshi 2013-14 A. M. Hobson 2002-03 D. J. Palmer 2008-09 G. Davidson 2014-15 C. J. Duff 2003-04 W. J. Meehan 2009-10 G. Crombie 2015-16 S. Patel 2004-05 M. B. Smith 2010-11 D. Thorpe 2016-17 D. J. Rodgie 2005-06 P. C. Woodyatt 2011-12 G. Irvine 2017-18 V. R. Solanki

Panel 1

1986-87 R. A. French 1998-99 A. J. Morgan 2009-10 M. G. Kumutat 1987-88 R. A. French 1999-00 J. I. Cameron & R. D. 1988-89 I. S. Thomas 2000-01 D. M. Brandon Goodger 1989-90 I. S. Thomas 2001-02 S. J. A. Taufel 2010-11 R. D. Goodger 1990-91 D. B. Hair 2002-03 G. A. Abood 2011-12 G. Davidson 1991-92 D. B. Hair 2003-04 R. D. Goodger 2012-13 G. Davidson 1992-93 I. S. Thomas 2004-05 R. J. Tucker 2013-14 A. K. Wilds 1993-94 I. S. Thomas 2005-06 R. J. Tucker 2014-15 A. K. Wilds 1994-95 I. S. Thomas 2006-07 R. D. Goodger 2015-16 R. D. Goodger 1995-96 S. J. A. Taufel 2007-08 R. D. Goodger 2016-17 R. D. Goodger 1996-97 I. S. Thomas 2008-09 W. D. 2017-18 R. D. Goodger 1997-98 K. J. Duffy Hendricks

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 19 Panel 2

1986-87 C. R. Hill 1997-98 C. J. Moore 2008-09 G. Davidson 1987-88 K. Kelty 1998-99 B. W. Goddard 2009-10 D. F. Berridge 1988-89 B. Twining 1999-00 L. C. J. Borg 2010-11 G. Roche 1989-90 L. D. Brooks 2000-01 J. A. Barnes 2011-12 D. C. Foster 1990-91 L. D. Brooks 2001-02 G. A. Abood 2012-13 G. Forliano 1991-92 C. R. Robertson 2002-03 G. T. Baldwin 2013-14 A. M. Hobson & 1992-93 J. A. Barnes 2003-04 P. D. Kite K. C. Leahy 1993-94 A. C. Kingsford-Smith 2004-05 C. J. Wilson 2014-15 J. M. Jobson 1994-95 (Ms) S. S. Harman 2005-06 J. A. Barnes 2015-16 W. R. Massingham 1995-96 R. H. Bent 2006-07 C. E. Philpott 2016-17 D. Rees 1996-97 A. C. Kingsford-Smith 2007-08 A. R. Hamilton 2017-18 S. Patel Panel 3

1987-88 R. H. Collard 1998-99 P. T. Rogers 2009-10 B. R. Whitehouse 1988-89 W. Sadler 1999-00 G. J. Taber 2010-11 G. Chudleigh 1989-90 G. M. Graham 2000-01 I. F. McIntosh 2011-12 G. Irvine 1990-91 J. A. Barnes 2001-02 L. J. Buckingham 2012-13 D. Martin 1991-92 S. T. Baker 2002-03 B. A. Wylie 2013-14 K. F. Battishill 1992-93 A. J. Wheeler 2003-04 C. P. Weir 2014-15 P. Moore 1993-94 P. J. Aynsley 2004-05 C. E. Philpott 2015-16 D. A. Abbey 1994-95 J. W. Walter 2005-06 P. J. Honeywill 2016-17 S. E. Starks 1995-96 D. M. Dickinson 2006-07 W. Rigby 2017-18 D. A. Abbey 1996-97 W. P. Ashe 2007-08 G. D. Roche 1997-98 G. J. Taber 2008-09 B. C. Treloar Panel 4

1986-87 K. J. Smith 1997-98 D. B. Voegt 2008-09 A. R. Charlesworth 1987-88 G. M. Graham 1998-99 H. P. Turner 2009-10 D. B. Twining 1988-89 L. D. Brooks 1999-00 M. Jones 2010-11 D. C. Foster 1989-90 T. F. Brooks 2000-01 G. A. Abood 2011-12 D. Brightwell 1990-91 J. I. Cameron 2001-02 B. J. Ferguson 2012-13 V. Marwaha 1991-92 B. Hickey 2002-03 D. J. Palmer 2013-14 A. Davy 1992-93 D. M. Brandon 2003-04 P. G. Tasker 2014-15 D. Nichols 1993-94 K. R. Quaken 2004-05 L. J. Mulligan 2015-16 A. Carr 1994-95 A. F. Green 2005-06 B. R. Whitehouse 2016-17 S. M. Rogan 1995-96 T. W. Heath 2006-07 G. J. Youell 2017-18 M. Meehan 1996-97 C. J. Moore 2007-08 S. J. Black Hall of Fame The members of the Tom Brooks OAM Merilyn Fowler Fred Lyons NSWCUSA Hall of Fame Dick Burgess Dick French OAM Graham Reed are – Dick Callaway Darrell Hair Simon Taufel George Borwick MBE Herb Elphinston Alf Jones Ted Wykes OAM

20 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Umpire Representative Appointments – Darren Goodger

The Cricket Australia National Umpire Panel for season 2017-18 was:

Gerard Abood (New South Wales), Shawn Craig (Victoria), Greg Davidson (New South Wales), Simon Fry (South Australia), Phillip Gillespie (Victoria), Mike Graham-Smith (Tasmania), Geoff Joshua (Victoria), Simon Lightbody (New South Wales), Sam Nogajski (Tasmania), John Ward (Victoria), Tony Wilds (New South Wales), Paul Wilson (New South Wales).

The Cricket Australia Development Umpire Panel for season 2017-18 was:

Darren Close (Tasmania), Donovan Koch (Queensland), Nathan Johnstone (Western Australia), Claire Polosak (New South Wales), David Shepard (Victoria), Ben Treloar (New South Wales).

The New South Wales State Umpire Panel for season 2017-18 was:

Anthony Hobson, Ryan Nelson, Marc Nickl, Troy Penman, Glen Stubbings.

Troy Penman, Steve Davis and Darren Close

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 21 Cricket Australia • National U18 Female • Sheffield Shield – Gerard National Championships Championships – Canberra Abood NSWCUSA was represented Kirsten Funston, Annette • JLT One-Day Cup – Paul as follows: MacKenzie Wilson • JLT One-Day Cup – Gerard • National U19 Male • National U15 Female Abood (TV Umpire) Championships – Hobart Championships – Adelaide • Women’s National Cricket Anthony Hobson, Troy Michelle Evans, Annette League – Ben Treloar (TV Penman, Claire Polosak, Glen MacKenzie Umpire) Stubbings • Women’s Big Bash League – • National Indigenous Cricket Greg Davidson • National U17 Male Championships – Alice • U19 Male – Troy Penman Championships – Sunshine Springs • U17 Male – Ryan Nelson Coast-Brisbane Stuart Grocock • U15 Male – Berend du Roberto Howard, Ryan Plessis Nelson • Australian Country Cricket • National Indigenous Cricket Championships – Geraldton Championships – Stuart • SSA 15 Years and Under Graeme Glazebrook Grocock Male National • Australian Country Cricket Championships – Sunshine Cricket Australia Finals Championships – Graeme Coast-Brisbane NSWCUSA members Glazebrook Berend du Plessis, Andrew officiated in the following Hamilton National Finals –

Ryan Nelson, Steve Davis and Muhammad Qureshi

22 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Representative umpire appointments for season 2017- 18 are listed below: UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS David Abbey Representative U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 17 April Gerard Abood First Class Sheffield Shield, Western Australia v Tasmania, WACA Ground, 26-29 October Ranji Trophy, Tamil Nadu v Baroda, Moti Bagh Stadium, 25-28 November Ranji Trophy, Delhi v Madhya Pradesh, Mulapadu, 7-11 December Sheffield Shield, Tasmania v South Australia, Blundstone Arena, 3-6 March Sheffield Shield, South Australia v Western Australia, Gliderol Stadium, 14-17 March Sheffield Shield Final, Queensland v Tasmania, Allan Border Field, 23- 27 March

List A South Australia v Tasmania, North Sydney Oval, 10 October New South Wales v Queensland, Drummoyne Oval, 13 October Tasmania v Queensland, Blundstone Arena, 17 October JLT One-Day Cup Elimination Final, South Australia v Victoria, Blundstone Arena, October 19

T20 – BBL Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers, Spotless Stadium, 19 December Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder, Brisbane Cricket Ground, 27 December Sydney Thunder v Hobart Hurricanes, Spotless Stadium, 1 January Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat, Blundstone Arena, 15 January Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades, Brisbane Cricket Ground, 27 January Semi-Final, Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes, Optus Stadium, 1 February Dinusha Plan B Regional ACT Aces v South Coast Crew, Manuka Oval, 29 October Bandara T20 Bash

Bill Battese Representative Kookaburra Cup Carnival, Armidale, 8-11 January

Kevin Battishill Representative U15 CNSW Pathway Carnival, Raby, 4 December Bruce Baxter Plan B Regional Coffs Coast Chargers v Northern Rivers Rock, CCSLP1, 2 December T20 Bash Macquarie Coast Stingers v Northern Rivers Rock, CCSLP1, 3 December Northern Inland Bolters v Northern Rivers Rock, CCSLP2, 3 December Final, Newcastle Blasters v Orana Outlaws, SCG, 10 December

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 23 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Bruce Baxter Representative U17 State Challenge, Coffs Harbour, 18-20 August NSW Country Championship – Northern Pool, Inverell, 3-5 November Stephen Representative U15 CNSW Pathway Carnival, Raby, 5 December Blomfield U16 State Challenge, Raby, 18 April

John Representative U14 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January Burgoyne Ken Brooks Plan B Regional Murrumbidgee Rangers v Southern Riverina Vipers, Exies No. 1, 4 T20 Bash November Border Bullets v Southern Riverina Vipers, Exies No. 2, 5 November Southern Riverina Vipers v Wagga Wagga Sloggers, Exies No. 2, 5 November Representative Bradman Cup Carnival, Bathurst, 15-18 January Bradman Cup Final, Central Coast v Western, Bathurst Sportsground, 18 January Roger Burns Representative U14 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January U14 City v Country Challenge – North Shore v Western, Raby, 18 February Vince Calabro T20 Academy Qalandars v Thunder, BISP2, 31 October Quad Series Hurricanes v Sixers, BISP2, 31 October Representative NSW Women v USA Women (T20), Raby, 5 April U16 State Challenge, Raby, 16 April

Greg Carmock Representative U15 CNSW Pathway Carnival, Raby, 5 December

Dennis Plan B Regional Border Bullets v Wagga Wagga Sloggers, Bilson Park, 22 October Chaplin T20 Bash

Representative Women’s Country Championships, Raymond Terrace, 3-6 October Women’s U18 Country Championships Final, North Coast v Illawarra, Jack Collins Oval, 6 October Country Colts Carnival, Tamworth, 18-21 December U14 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January Mitchell Representative U15 CNSW Pathway Carnival, Raby, 4 December Claydon

Andrew Representative U16 State Challenge, Raby, 18 April Coates

Katie Collins Representative U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 15 April U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 16 April

Gary Crombie Plan B Regional Newcastle Blasters v Central Coast Rush, Lorn Park, 14 October T20 Bash Illawarra Flames v Newcastle Blasters, Robins Oval, 15 October Hunter Hitmen v Newcastle Blasters, Robins Oval, 15 October Semi-Final, Newcastle Blasters v Northern Rivers Rock, SCG, 10 December

24 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Gary Crombie Representative Women’s Country Championships, Raymond Terrace, 3-6 October Women’s U15 Country Championships Final, New Coasters v Central North, Jack Collins Oval, 4 October Women’s U18 Country Championships Final, North Coast v Illawarra, Jack Collins Oval, 6 October Country Colts Carnival, Tamworth, 18-21 December Country Colts Final, Riverina v Central Coast, No. 1 Oval Tamworth, 21 December Kookaburra Cup Carnival, Armidale, 8-11 January Bradman Cup Carnival, Bathurst, 15-18 January Bradman Cup Final, Central Coast v Western, Bathurst Sportsground, 18 January David Cullen Plan B Regional Semi-Final, Newcastle Blasters v Northern Rivers Rock, SCG, 10 T20 Bash December

Representative Country Colts Carnival, Tamworth, 18-21 December Country Colts Final, Riverina v Central Coast, No. 1 Oval Tamworth, 21 December Greg Davidson First Class Sheffield Shield, Western Australia v Queensland, WACA Ground, 24- 27 November Sheffield Shield, Tasmania v Western Australia Blundstone Arena, 16- 19 February Plunket Shield, Canterbury v Wellington, Hagley Oval, 1-4 March Sheffield Shield, South Australia v Western Australia, Gliderol Stadium, 14-17 March List A Western Australia v New South Wales, WACA Ground, 29 September Tasmania v New South Wales, WACA Ground, 2 October South Australia v New South Wales, Hurstville Oval, 6 October Victoria v South Australia, North Sydney Oval, 12 October T20 – BBL Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder, Adelaide Oval, 22 December Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder, UTAS Stadium, 30 December Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers, Kardinia Park, 3 January Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes, Brisbane Cricket Ground, 10 January Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, SCG, 13 January Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes, Adelaide Oval, 17 January Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder, MCG, 20 January Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers, WACA Ground, 25 January T20 – WBBL Final, Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers, Adelaide Oval, 4 February

John De Lyall Plan B Regional Orana Outlaws v ACT Aces, Riawena Park, 19 November T20 Bash Orana Outlaws v South Coast Crew, Riawena Park, 19 November Representative Country Colts Carnival, Tamworth, 18-21 December Bradman Cup Carnival, Bathurst, 15-18 January

Peter Done Representative Bradman Cup Carnival, Bathurst, 15-18 January

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 25 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Berend du T20 Academy Sixers v Thunder, Kanebridge Oval, 11 October Plessis Quad Series Final, Hurricanes v Thunder, Pratten Park, 2 November

SSA 15 Years Tasmania v Victoria Country, Caloundra 1, 11 February and Under Western Australia v South Australia, Caloundra 1, 12 February National New South Wales Magenta v Victoria Metro, Caloundra 1, 13 February Championship ACT v Northern Territory, Caloundra 2, 15 February Semi-Final, New South Wales Green v Victoria Metro, Ron McMullen Oval, 16 February Final, New South Wales Magenta v Victoria Metro, Brisbane Grammar 1, 18 February Representative NSWCA XI v Canada U19, BISP, 4 January Canada U19 v Kenya U19, BISP, 6 January

Steve Eccles Representative Women’s Country Championships, Raymond Terrace, 3-6 October U13 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January

John Evans Representative U15 CNSW Pathway Carnival, Raby, 4 December U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 18 April

Michelle Evans U15 Female VIC Country v ACT NSW Country, Glandore Oval, 17 January National Western Australia v South Australia, Adelaide Oval No. 2, 18 January Championships VIC Country v VIC Metro (T20), Scotch College, 19 January VIC Metro v NSW Metro (T20), Scotch College, 19 January VIC Country v Tasmania (T20), Port Adelaide Reserve, 21 January Tasmania v Queensland (T20), Port Adelaide Reserve, 21 January Western Australia v Tasmania, Henley Grange Memorial Oval, 22 January VIC Country v Tasmania, Park 25 No. 2, 23 January Representative U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 15 April U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 16 April U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 18 April

James Figallo Plan B Regional Hunter Hitmen v Illawarra Flames, Robins Oval, 14 October T20 Bash Hunter Hitmen v Central Coast Rush, Lorn Park, 15 October Central Coast Rush v Illawarra Flames, Lorn Park, 15 October Representative NSW Country Championship – Northern Pool, Inverell, 3-5 November Ian Findlay Representative U13 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January

Clay Representative U16 State Challenge, Raby, 15 April Finnemore Darren Foster Representative U19 State Challenge, Raby, 3 October U19 State Challenge, Raby, 4 October U19 State Challenge, Raby, 5 October NSW 2nd XI v Future Stars Academy, Pratten Park, 1 February T20 Academy Hurricanes v Qalandars, BISP2, 25 October Quad Series

26 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Mark Plan B Regional Central West Wranglers v South Coast Crew, Wade Park, 19 November Frecklington T20 Bash Central West Wranglers v ACT Aces, Wade Park, 19 November

Representative U19 NSW Metro v CNSW Development Squad, BISP2, 8 November Bradman Cup, Bathurst, 15 January

Kirsten U18 Female ACT NSW Country v Queensland (T20), ANU North Oval, 27 November Funston National Cricket Australia XI v Queensland (T20), ANU North Oval, 27 November Championships Cricket Australia XI v ACT NSW Country (T20), ANU North Oval, 28 November NSW Metro v Cricket Australia XI (T20), ANU North Oval, 28 November ACT NSW Country v Western Australia (T20), Freebody No. 1 Oval, 30 November Western Australia v Cricket Australia XI (T20), Freebody No. 1 Oval, 30 November NSW Metro v Queensland (T20), Chisholm No. 1 Oval, 1 December Western Australia v Tasmania (T20), Stirling Oval, 1 December South Australia v Queensland, Harrison Oval No. 1, 3 December Western Australia v Victoria, Stirling Oval, 4 December South Australia v ACT NSW Country, Kingston Oval, 6 December Tasmania v Queensland, Neil Bulger Oval, 7 December

Geoff Garland Representative U15 CNSW Pathway Carnival, Raby, 5 December U16 State Challenge, Raby, 16 April U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 17 April

Graeme Plan B Regional Orana Outlaws v Central West Wranglers, Wade Park, 18 November Glazebrook T20 Bash Central West Wranglers v South Coast Crew, Wade Park, 19 November Orana Outlaws v South Coast Crew, Riawena Park, 19 November Final, Newcastle Blasters v Orana Outlaws, SCG, 10 December Representative NSW Country Championship – Southern Pool, South Coast, 10-12 November NSW Country Championship Final, Central Coast v Newcastle, Bradman Oval, 26 November Bradman Cup, Bathurst, 16 January Bradman Cup, Bathurst, 18 January

Australian Cricket Australia XI v Australian Country Merit XI, Wonthella, 4 January Country Cricket South Australia v Queensland, Muir Park, 6 January Championships Victoria v Queensland, Muir Park, 6 January – T20 South Australia v Western Australia, Nabawa, 7 January Final, New South Wales v Queensland, Wonthella, 7 January East Asia Pacific Women v Queensland Women, Wonthella, 8 January South Australia Women v Victoria Women, Wonthella, 8 January South Australia Women v New South Wales Women, Nabawa, 10 January Western Australia Women v Victoria Women, Nabawa, 10 January

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 27 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Graeme Australian Queensland v South Australia, Nabawa, 9 January Glazebrook Country Cricket South Australia v Western Australia, GBSC Park, 11 January Championships East Asia Pacific v Queensland, GBSC Park, 12 January – 50 Over Queensland v Victoria, Muir Park, 13 January Darren Representative U16 State Challenge, Raby, 18 April Goodger Stuart Grocock National Western Australia v Victoria, Traeger Park, 5 February Indigenous Tasmania v South Australia, Jim McConville Park, 6 February Cricket Western Australia v Tasmania (T20), Albrecht Oval, 7 February Championships Queensland v Northern Territory (T20), Albrecht Oval, 7 February Victoria v Queensland (WT20), Albrecht Oval, 8 February Victoria v Northern Territory (WT20), Albrecht Oval, 9 February Northern Territory v Western Australia (WT20), Albrecht Oval, 10 February Western Australia v South Australia, Jim McConville Park, 11 February Final, New South Wales v Victoria, Traeger Park, 12 February Representative U17 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country (T20), BISP2, 10 September U19 State Challenge, Raby, 3 October U19 State Challenge, Raby, 4 October U19 State Challenge, Raby, 5 October NSWCA XI v Canada U19, BISP, 3 January T20 Academy Qalandars v Sixers, BISP2, 26 October Quad Series Hurricanes v Thunder, BISP2, 26 October Tim Plan B Regional Murrumbidgee Rangers v Southern Riverina Vipers, Exies No. 1, 4 Gumbleton T20 Bash November Wagga Wagga Sloggers v Murrumbidgee Rangers, Exies No. 1, 5 November Border Bullets v Murrumbidgee Rangers, Exies No. 1, 5 November Jeff Hackett Representative Women’s Country Championships, Raymond Terrace, 3-6 October Kookaburra Cup Carnival, Armidale, 8-11 January Tony Hackett Representative Country Colts Carnival, Tamworth, 18-21 December U14 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January U14 State Challenge Final, City Thunder West v Country Sixers Northern, Lady Cutler Park 1, 25 January Andrew SSA 15 Years Queensland v Northern Territory, John Blanck Oval, 11 February Hamilton and Under ACT v Tasmania, Ron McMullen Oval, 12 February National Victoria Country v Northern Territory, John Blanck Oval, 13 February Championship Western Australia v New South Wales Magenta Ron McMullen Oval, 15 February Semi-Final, New South Wales Green v Victoria Metro, Ron McMullen Oval, 16 February New South Wales Green v South Australia, Brisbane Grammar 3, 18 February Representative Canada U19 v Kenya U19, BISP, 6 January

28 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Colin Harper Representative U13 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January

Brenton Representative U14 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January Harrison

Jim Harrod Representative NSW Women v USA Women (T20), Bradman Oval, 6 April U16 State Challenge, Raby, 16 April

Alan Haynes Representative U15 CNSW Pathway Carnival, Raby, 4 December U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 17 April

Clive Hitchen Representative U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 17 April

Anthony T20 – WBBL Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, SCG, 13 January Hobson Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, SCG, 18 January Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers, Hurstville Oval, 19 January Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers, Hurstville Oval, 27 January

Women’s New South Wales v Victoria, BISP2, 8 October National Cricket League

Futures League New South Wales Metro v Queensland, BISP2, 5-8 February

U19 National ACT NSW Country v South Australia, Queenborough Oval, 4 Championships December NSW Metro v Western Australia, TCA Ground, 5 December Western Australia v Cricket Australia XI, UTAS Stadium, 7 December South Australia v Queensland, Invermay Park, 8 December Victoria Country v Victoria Metro, NTCA Ground No. 1, 10 December NSW Metro v Tasmania, New Town Oval, 12 December Northern Territory v Victoria Metro, KGV Oval, 13 December Tasmania v Northern Territory, New Town Oval, 15 December Representative Breakers City v Country, BISP2, 23 September NSWCA XI v Canada U19, BISP, 4 January U19 State Challenge, Raby, 4 October U19 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country, BISP2, 14 November Alan Representative Kookaburra Cup Carnival, Armidale, 8-11 January Hollebrandse

Pat Holt Representative U13 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January

Elisabeth Representative U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 15 April Houston

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 29 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Roberto U17 National Northern Territory v Queensland, John Blanck Oval, 25 September Howard Championships New South Wales Metro v Western Australia, Kev Hackney Oval, 26 September South Australia v Tasmania, Caloundra, 28 September Cricket Australia XI v ACT NSW Country, Kerry Emery, 29 September Victoria Country v Victoria Metro, Ian Healy Oval, 1 October NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country, Ian Healy Oval, 2 October ACT NSW Country v Northern Territory, Fred Kratzman Oval, 4 October Victoria Country v Northern Territory, Fred Kratzman Oval, 5 October Representative U17 State Challenge, Coffs Harbour, 18-20 August U17 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country, BISP2, 9 September U16 State Challenge, Raby, 18 April

Geoff Irvine T20 Academy Sixers v Thunder, Kanebridge Oval, 11 October Quad Series Final, Hurricanes v Thunder, Pratten Park, 2 November Ian James Representative Kookaburra Cup Carnival, Armidale, 8-11 January

Greg Jones Plan B Regional Orana Outlaws v Central West Wranglers, Wade Park, 18 November T20 Bash Orana Outlaws v ACT Aces, Riawena Park, 19 November Central West Wranglers v ACT Aces, Wade Park, 19 November Semi-Final, Orana Outlaws v Wagga Wagga Sloggers, SCG, 10 December Representative NSW Country Championship – Southern Pool, South Coast, 10-12 November Terry Keel Plan B Regional ACT Aces v South Coast Crew, Manuka Oval, 20 October T20 Bash Pat Kerin Plan B Regional Wagga Wagga Sloggers v Murrumbidgee Rangers, Exies No. 1, 5 T20 Bash November Southern Riverina Vipers v Wagga Wagga Sloggers, Exies No. 2, 5 November Representative Bradman Cup Carnival, Bathurst, 15-18 January Chris King Representative Women’s Country Championships, Raymond Terrace, 3-6 October Women’s U15 Country Championships Final, New Coasters v Central North, Jack Collins Oval, 4 October

Mark Kraljevic Representative U14 City v Country Challenge – North Shore v Western, Raby, 18 February

Sathish Kumar Representative U17 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country, BISP2, 9 September U15 CNSW Pathway Carnival, Raby, 4 December NSW Women v USA Women (T20), Raby, 4 April Murray Le Plan B Regional Border Bullets v Southern Riverina Vipers, Exies No. 2, 5 November Lievre T20 Bash Border Bullets v Murrumbidgee Rangers, Exies No. 1, 5 November

30 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Simon First Class Sheffield Shield, Queensland v Victoria, Brisbane Cricket Ground, 26- Lightbody 29 October Sheffield Shield, Queensland v New South Wales, Allan Border Field, 13-16 November Sheffield Shield, Tasmania v New South Wales, Blundstone Arena, 3-6 December Sheffield Shield, Western Australia v New South Wales, WACA Ground, 8-11 February Sheffield Shield, South Australia v Queensland, Adelaide Oval, 25-28 February Sheffield Shield, Tasmania v South Australia, Blundstone Arena, 3-6 March

List A Victoria v Queensland, North Sydney Oval, 7 October Victoria v Cricket Australia XI, Hurstville Oval, 10 October South Australia v Western Australia, Drummoyne Oval, 15 October

T20 – BBL Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder, Adelaide Oval, 22 December Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars, WACA Ground, 26 December Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers, Spotless Stadium, 7 January Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, SCG, 13 January Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes, Adelaide Oval, 17 January Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder, MCG, 20 January Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers, WACA Ground, 25 January Representative Sydney Sixers v SCG XI, SCG, 14 December

Annette U18 Female Tasmania v South Australia (T20), Jamison Oval, 27 November MacKenzie National ACT NSW Country v NSW Metro (T20), Jamison Oval, 27 Championships November NSW Metro v Tasmania (T20), Kingston Oval, 28 November South Australia v ACT NSW Country (T20), Kingston Oval, 28 November Victoria v NSW Metro (T20), Stirling Oval, 30 November Queensland v Victoria (T20), Stirling Oval, 30 November Cricket Australia XI v Tasmania (T20), Neil Bulger Oval, 1 December Western Australia v Tasmania (T20), Stirling Oval, 1 December South Australia v Queensland, Harrison Oval No. 1, 3 December ACT NSW Country v Queensland, Forestry Oval, 4 December Victoria v Tasmania, Freebody No. 1 Oval, 6 December South Australia v Western Australia, Stirling Oval, 7 December U15 Female VIC Country v ACT NSW Country, Glandore Oval, 17 January National NSW Metro v VIC Country, Sacred Heart College, 18 January Championships Queensland v Western Australia (T20), St Ignatius College, 19 January Western Australia v VIC Country (T20), St Ignatius College, 19 January South Australia v VIC Metro, Parkinson Oval, 22 January VIC Metro v Western Australia, Woodville Oval, 23 January

Darrin Masters Representative Bradman Cup, Bathurst, 17 January U14 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January

John Representative Women’s Country Championships, Raymond Terrace, 3-6 October McCluskey

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 31 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Cameron Representative U15 CNSW Pathway Carnival, Raby, 5 December McGinn

Bob McGregor Representative NSW Women v USA Women (T20), Raby, 4 April

Mike Representative Kookaburra Cup Carnival, Armidale, 8-11 January McKenzie Women’s Country Championships, Raymond Terrace, 3-6 October

Ross McKim Plan B Regional Hunter Hitmen v Illawarra Flames, Robins Oval, 14 October T20 Bash Illawarra Flames v Newcastle Blasters, Robins Oval, 15 October Hunter Hitmen v Newcastle Blasters, Robins Oval, 15 October Semi-Final, Orana Outlaws v Wagga Wagga Sloggers, SCG, 10 December Representative NSW Country Championship – Southern Pool, South Coast, 10-12 November

Russell Miles Representative U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 17 April

Steve Millar Plan B Regional Coffs Coast Chargers v Northern Rivers Rock, CCSLP1, 2 December T20 Bash Coffs Coast Chargers v Northern Inland Bolters, CCSLP2, 3 December Coffs Coast Chargers v Macquarie Coast Stingers, CCSLP1, 3 December

Representative Country Colts Carnival, Tamworth, 18-21 December

Graham Moon Representative Bradman Cup Carnival, Bathurst, 15-18 January U13 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January U13 State Challenge Final, City Sixers North v City Thunder South, Lady Cutler Park 2, 25 January

Zaheer Nazir T20 Academy Qalandars v Thunder, BISP2, 31 October Quad Series Hurricanes v Sixers, BISP2, 31 October

Representative U16 State Challenge, Raby, 15 April

Ryan Nelson T20 – WBBL Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder, North Sydney Oval, 9 December Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat, North Sydney Oval, 10 December Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers, North Dalton Park, 12 December Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars, Howell Oval, 16 December Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes, SCG, 23 December Women’s New South Wales v Victoria, BISP2, 8 October National Cricket League Futures League New South Wales Metro v Victoria, BISP2, 5-8 March

32 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Ryan Nelson U17 National ACT NSW Country v South Australia, Landsborough, 25 September Championships Queensland v Victoria Country, Landsborough, 26 September Victoria Metro v ACT NSW Country, John Blanck Oval, 28 September South Australia v Queensland, Kev Hackney Oval, 29 September ACT NSW Country v Tasmania, Ian Healy Oval, 1 October Cricket Australia XI v Victoria Country, Trevor Hohns Oval, 2 October Cricket Australia XI v Queensland, Churchie, 4 October Final, New South Wales Metro v Queensland, Allan Border Field, 5 October Representative U17 State Challenge, Coffs Harbour, 18-20 August Breakers City v Country, BISP2, 23 September Daniel Nichols T20 Academy Hurricanes v Qalandars, BISP2, 25 October Quad Series Marc Nickl T20 – WBBL Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars, North Sydney Oval, 9 December Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers, North Sydney Oval, 10 December Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers, North Dalton Park, 12 December Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, SCG, 18 January

Women’s New South Wales v Queensland, BISP2, 6 October National Cricket League Futures League New South Wales Metro v Western Australia, BISP, 20-23 November

Representative Breakers City v Country, BISP2, 24 September U19 State Challenge, Raby, 5 October NSW 2nd XI v Future Stars Academy, Pratten Park, 1 February Kim Norris Representative NSW Country Championship – Northern Pool, Inverell, 3-5 November

Elizabeth Representative U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 15 April O’Dwyer U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 18 April

Steve Representative NSW 2nd XI v Future Stars Academy, BISP, 29-31 January (3-day) O’Shaughnessy NSW 2nd XI v Future Stars Academy, Harold Fraser Reserve, 2 February (T20) Kedar Oza Representative U16 City v Country Challenge – Parramatta v Central Coast, Raby, 18 February

Sharad Patel Representative U17 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country (T20), BISP2, 10 September U19 State Challenge, Raby, 3 October U19 State Challenge, Raby, 4 October U14 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January U14 State Challenge Final, City Thunder West v Country Sixers Northern, Lady Cutler Park 1, 25 January T20 Academy Qalandars v Sixers, BISP2, 26 October Quad Series Hurricanes v Thunder, BISP2, 26 October

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 33 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS John Pearce Plan B Regional Macquarie Coast Stingers v Northern Inland Bolters, CCSLP2, 2 T20 Bash December Macquarie Coast Stingers v Northern Rivers Rock, CCSLP1, 3 December Coffs Coast Chargers v Macquarie Coast Stingers, CCSLP1, 3 December

Representative NSW Country Championship – Northern Pool, Inverell, 3-5 November Country Colts Carnival, Tamworth, 18-21 December

Troy Penman Futures League ACT NSW Country v New South Wales Metro, Manuka Oval, 16-19 October Western Australia v ACT NSW Country, Richardson Park, 6-9 November New South Wales Metro v Western Australia, BISP, 20-23 November

U19 National ACT NSW Country v South Australia, Queenborough Oval, 4 December Championships Victoria Country v Queensland, University Oval, 5 December Queensland v Northern Territory, NTCA Ground No. 1, 7 December Victoria Metro v Tasmania, UTAS Stadium, 8 DecemberCricket Australia XI v South Australia, NTCA Ground No. 2, 10 December Queensland v Cricket Australia XI, Blundstone Arena, 12 December Semi-Final, Western Australia v NSW Metro, New Town Oval, 13 December Final, NSW Metro v Cricket Australia XI, Blundstone Arena, 15 December

T20 – WBBL Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers, Hurstville Oval, 19 January Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers, Hurstville Oval, 27 January Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers, Hurstville Oval, 28 January T20 Pathways BBL, Ponting XI v Gilchrist XI, Brisbane Cricket Ground, 5 January

Representative U19 State Challenge, Raby, 3 October U19 State Challenge, Raby, 5 October U19 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country, BISP2, 14 November NSW 2nd XI v Future Stars Academy, Harold Fraser Reserve, 2 February (T20) Stephen Representative Bradman Cup Carnival, Bathurst, 15-18 January Poidevin U16 City v Country Challenge – Parramatta v Central Coast, Raby, 18 February

Claire Polosak List A New South Wales v Cricket Australia XI, Hurstville Oval, 8 October Futures League Tasmania v ACT NSW Country, Lindisfarne Oval, 5-8 February Queensland v Western Australia, Brisbane Cricket Ground, 19-22 February T20 – WBBL Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes, SCG, 23 December

34 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Claire Polosak U19 National Northern Territory v Victoria Country, Kangaroo Bay Oval, 4 December Championships Tasmania v Cricket Australia XI, Kingston Twin Ovals, 5 December Victoria Metro v ACT NSW Country, Invermay Park, 7 December South Australia v Queensland, Invermay Park, 8 December Western Australia v Northern Territory, Invermay Park, 10 December Victoria Metro v Victoria Country, Ferguson Park, 12 December Semi-Final, Cricket Australia XI v South Australia, Kingston Twin Ovals, 13 December Western Australia v South Australia, Kingston Twin Oval, 15 December

Representative U19 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country, BISP2, 15 November U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 16 April

Rob Pye Plan B Regional Macquarie Coast Stingers v Northern Inland Bolters, CCSLP2, 2 T20 Bash December Coffs Coast Chargers v Northern Inland Bolters, CCSLP2, 3 December Northern Inland Bolters v Northern Rivers Rock, CCSLP2, 3 December Representative Women’s Country Championships, Raymond Terrace, 3-6 October U14 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January

David Rees Representative NSW 2nd XI v Future Stars Academy, BISP, 29-31 January (3-day) U16 State Challenge, Raby, 15 April

David Rodgie Representative U19 NSW Metro v CNSW Development Squad, BISP2, 8 November U15 CNSW Pathway Carnival, Raby, 5 December NSW Women v USA Women (T20), Raby, 5 April U16 State Challenge, Raby, 16 April

Graham Rose Representative Kookaburra Cup Carnival, Armidale, 8-11 January

Bede Sajowitz Representative U13 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January U13 State Challenge Final, City Sixers North v City Thunder South, Lady Cutler Park 2, 25 January NSW Women v USA Women (T20), Bradman Oval, 6 April Manjinder Representative U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 16 April Sandhu Steve Saye Representative U16 State Challenge, Raby, 15 April U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 17 April Peter Singh Representative U13 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January

Neil Smith Plan B Regional Border Bullets v Wagga Wagga Sloggers, Bilson Park, 22 October T20 Bash Representative NSW Country Championship – Southern Pool, South Coast, 10-12 November NSW Country Championship Final, Central Coast v Newcastle, Bradman Oval, 26 November

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 35 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Peter Smith Representative Kookaburra Cup Carnival, Armidale, 8-11 January U13 State Challenge, Dubbo, 22-25 January Glen T20 – WBBL Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars, Howell Oval, 16 December Stubbings Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, SCG, 13 January Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers, Hurstville Oval, 28 January Women’s New South Wales v Queensland, BISP2, 6 October National Cricket League U19 National Tasmania v NSW Metro, Kingston Twin Ovals, 4 December Championships Victoria Country v Queensland, University Oval, 5 December Victoria Metro v ACT NSW Country, Invermay Park, 7 December Victoria Country v Western Australia, Windsor Community Precinct Cricket Ground, 8 December ACT NSW Country v Tasmania, Windsor Community Precinct Cricket Ground, 10 December South Australia v Northern Territory, Kangaroo Bay Oval, 12 December Queensland v ACT NSW Country, Queenborough Oval, 13 December Tasmania v Northern Territory, New Town Oval, 15 December

Representative Breakers City v Country, BISP2, 24 September U19 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country, BISP2, 15 November Ben Treloar Futures League Tasmania v New South Wales Metro, UTAS Stadium, 22-25 January Victoria v Western Australia, Junction Oval, 5-8 February T20 – WBBL Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars, North Sydney Oval, 9 December Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers, North Sydney Oval, 10 December Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers, Traeger Park, 14 January Representative NSWCA XI v Canada U19, BISP, 3 January

Rodney Tucker T20 – BBL Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers, SCG, 23 December

John Walker Representative Country Colts Carnival, Tamworth, 18-21 December

Steve Ward Representative U15 CNSW Pathway Carnival, Raby, 4 December

Arthur Watson Representative U15 CNSW Pathway Carnival, Raby, 5 December U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 18 April

Graeme Plan B Regional Newcastle Blasters v Central Coast Rush, Lorn Park, 14 October Wearne T20 Bash Hunter Hitmen v Central Coast Rush, Lorn Park, 15 October Central Coast Rush v Illawarra Flames, Lorn Park, 15 October

David Went Representative U17 State Challenge, Coffs Harbour, 18-20 August

36 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Tony Wilds First Class Sheffield Shield, Victoria v South Australia, MCG, 4-7 November Sheffield Shield, Western Australia v South Australia, WACA Ground, 13-16 November Sheffield Shield, Western Australia v Queensland, WACA Ground, 24- 27 November Sheffield Shield, Western Australia v New South Wales, WACA Ground, 8-11 February Sheffield Shield, Western Australia v Victoria, WACA Ground, 24-27 February Sheffield Shield, Tasmania v South Australia, Blundstone Arena, 5-8 March List A Western Australia v Victoria, WACA Ground, 1 October Tasmania v Victoria, WACA Ground, 4 October Victoria v South Australia, North Sydney Oval, 12 October T20 – BBL Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder, Brisbane Cricket Ground, 27 December Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers, Etihad Stadium, 29 December Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers, Brisbane Cricket Ground, 5 January Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Oval, 9 January Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers, Spotless Stadium, 11 January Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat, Blundstone Arena, 15 January Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars, SCG, 23 January T20 – WBBL Semi-Final, Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers, Optus Stadium, 1 February

Representative Sydney Sixers v SCG XI, SCG, 14 December Paul Wilson First Class Sheffield Shield, Western Australia v Tasmania, WACA Ground, 26-29 October Sheffield Shield, Tasmania v New South Wales, Blundstone Arena, 3-6 December

List A Queensland v Cricket Australia XI, Allan Border Field, 29 September Queensland v South Australia, Allan Border Field, 1 October New South Wales v Cricket Australia XI, Hurstville Oval, 8 October Victoria v Cricket Australia XI, Hurstville Oval, 10 October South Australia v Western Australia, Drummoyne Oval, 15 October JLT One-Day Cup Final, Western Australia v South Australia, Blundstone Arena, 21 October

T20 – BBL Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat, Etihad Stadium, 23 December Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers, SCG, 28 December

The Association extends thanks and congratulations to all members who made themselves available and umpired at representative level throughout the season.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 37 Scorer Representative Appointments – Darren Goodger

The selection committee responsible for appointing scorers to representative matches comprised Merilyn Fowler, Narelle Johnston and Troy Penman (Chair). The contribution of Mrs Fowler and Mrs Johnston to the selection process is very much appreciated by the Association, as former international cricket scorers both have a genuine understanding of scoring and the attributes and skills required to carry out this important responsibility well.

The Representative Scorer Panel for season 2017-18 included Christine Bennison, Cheryl Brain, Toni Lorraine, Darren Mattison, Geoff Rogers, Robyn Sanday, Kay Wilcoxon, Sue Woodhouse and Ian Wright.

Details of the representative appointments for scorers are:

UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Christine Test Match Australia v England, SCG, 4-8 January Bennison International Australia v New Zealand, SCG, 3 February T20 First Class Sheffield Shield, New South Wales v Western Australia, Hurstville Oval, 4-7 November Sheffield Shield, New South Wales v Tasmania, SCG, 24-27 February

List A Victoria v Queensland, North Sydney Oval, 7 October South Australia v Tasmania, North Sydney Oval, 10 October Queensland v Western Australia, Drummoyne Oval, 11 October Cricket Australia XI v Tasmania, Hurstville Oval, 13 October New South Wales v Victoria, North Sydney Oval, 15 October

T20 – BBL Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers, Spotless Stadium, 11 January Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, SCG, 13 January Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, SCG, 18 January Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars, SCG, 23 January International Australia Women v England Women, North Sydney Oval, 17 November T20 T20 – WBBL Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder, North Sydney Oval, 9 December Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars, North Sydney Oval, 9 December Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, SCG, 13 January Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, SCG, 18 January Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers, Hurstville Oval, 28 January Representative U16 State Challenge, Raby, 18 April

38 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Cheryl Brain Futures League New South Wales Metro v Western Australia, BISP, 20-23 November

Representative U17 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country, BISP2, 9 September U17 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country (T20), BISP2, 10 September NSW Breakers City v Country, BISP2, 24 September U19 State Challenge, Raby, 3 October U19 State Challenge, Raby, 5 October U19 NSW Metro v CNSW Development Squad, BISP2, 8 November U19 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country, BISP2, 14 November U19 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country, BISP2, 15 November NSWCA XI v Canada U19, BISP, 3 January NSWCA XI v Canada U19, BISP, 4 January NSW 2nd XI v Future Stars Academy, Harold Fraser Reserve, 2 February (T20) T20 Academy Hurricanes v Qalandars, BISP2, 25 October Quad Series Qalandars v Thunder, BISP2, 31 October Hurricanes v Sixers, BISP2, 31 October Nicole Bramah Representative U19 State Challenge, Raby, 5 October Christine Representative U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 15 April Byrnes U16 State Challenge, Raby, 16 April U16 State Challenge, Raby, 18 April Janelle Carew Representative U19 State Challenge, Raby, 4 October U19 State Challenge, Raby, 5 October U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 15 April John Darcy Representative U16 State Challenge, Raby, 15 April U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 16 April U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 17 April U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 18 April David Frede Representative U17 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country, BISP2, 9 September NSW Breakers City v Country, BISP2, 24 September U19 State Challenge, Raby, 3 October U19 State Challenge, Raby, 4 October U19 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country, BISP2, 15 November U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 15 April U16 State Challenge, Raby, 16 April U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 17 April U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 18 April

T20 Academy Hurricanes v Qalandars, BISP2, 25 October Quad Series Qalandars v Sixers, BISP2, 26 October Hurricanes v Thunder, BISP2, 26 October

Sally Gilbey Representative U16 State Challenge, Raby, 15 April U16 State Challenge, Raby, 16 April U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 17 April U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 18 April

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 39 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Toni Lorraine First Class Sheffield Shield, New South Wales v South Australia, SCG, 16-19 February Sheffield Shield, New South Wales v Tasmania, SCG, 24-27 February List A South Australia v New South Wales, Hurstville Oval, 6 October Victoria v Cricket Australia XI, Hurstville Oval, 10 October Cricket Australia XI v Tasmania, Hurstville Oval, 13 October South Australia v Western Australia, Drummoyne Oval, 15 October T20 – BBL Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers, Spotless Stadium, 19 December Sydney Thunder v Hobart Hurricanes, Spotless Stadium, 1 January Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers, Spotless Stadium, 11 January Tour – T20 Governor General’s XI v England, Drummoyne Oval, 15 November (Women’s) Women’s New South Wales v Victoria, BISP 2, 8 October National Cricket League T20 – WBBL Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder, North Sydney Oval, 9 December Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars, North Sydney Oval, 9 December Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers, North Dalton Park, 12 December Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars, Howell Oval, 16 December Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers, Hurstville Oval, 27 January

Representative U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 15 April

Darren Test Match Australia v England, SCG, 4-8 January Mattison One Day Australia v England, SCG, 21 January International

First Class Sheffield Shield, New South Wales v Victoria, North Sydney Oval, 24- 27 November

T20 – BBL Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, SCG, 18 January Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars, SCG, 23 January

Test Match Australia Women v England Women, North Sydney Oval, 9-12 November

One Day Australia Women v England Women, Coffs Harbour, 26 October International Australia Women v England Women, Coffs Harbour, 29 October

Women’s Final, New South Wales v Western Australia, BISP2, 24 February National Cricket League

T20 – WBBL Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, SCG, 18 January Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers, Hurstville Oval, 19 January

40 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Margaret Representative NSW Breakers City v Country, BISP2, 23 September Pemberton Geoff Rogers Futures League New South Wales Metro v Western Australia, BISP, 20-23 November New South Wales Metro v Queensland, BISP 2, 5-8 February New South Wales Metro v Victoria, BISP 2, 5-8 March T20 Academy Qalandars v Sixers, BISP2, 26 October Quad Series Hurricanes v Thunder, BISP2, 26 October Final, Hurricanes v Thunder, Pratten Park, 2 November Representative U19 NSW Metro v CNSW Development Squad, BISP2, 8 November U19 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country, BISP2, 14 November Sydney Sixers v SCG XI, SCG, 14 December

Robyn Sanday First Class Sheffield Shield, New South Wales v Western Australia, SCG, 4-7 November List A New South Wales v Cricket Australia XI, Hurstville Oval, 8 October Queensland v Western Australia, Drummoyne Oval, 11 October New South Wales v Queensland, Drummoyne Oval, 13 October South Australia v Western Australia, Drummoyne Oval, 15 October T20 Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers, SCG, 23 December Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers, SCG, 28 December Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers, Spotless Stadium, 7 January International Australia Women v England Women, North Sydney Oval, 17 November T20 T20 – WBBL Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat, North Sydney Oval, 10 December Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers, North Sydney Oval, 10 December Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes, SCG, 23 December

Harpreet Representative U16 State Challenge, Raby, 15 April Singh U16 State Challenge, Raby, 16 April U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 17 April U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 18 April Kay Wilcoxon International Australia v New Zealand, SCG, 3 February T20 First Class Sheffield Shield, New South Wales v South Australia, SCG, 16-19 February Sheffield Shield, New South Wales v Queensland, North Dalton Park, 14-17 March List A South Australia v New South Wales, Hurstville Oval, 6 October New South Wales v Cricket Australia XI, Hurstville Oval, 8 October Victoria v South Australia, North Sydney Oval, 12 October New South Wales v Victoria, North Sydney Oval, 15 October Cricket Australia XI v Western Australia, North Sydney Oval, 17 October

Tour Cricket Australia XI v England, Drummoyne Oval, 11 January (1-day)

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 41 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Kay Wilcoxon T20 – BBL Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers, SCG, 23 December Sydney Thunder v Hobart Hurricanes, Spotless Stadium, 1 January Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers, Spotless Stadium, 7 January Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, SCG, 13 January T20 Academy Sixers v Thunder, Kanebridge Oval, 11 October Quad Series Test Match Australia Women v England Women, North Sydney Oval, 9-12 November

Tour (Women’s England v Cricket Australia XI, BISP, 3-5 November 3-day) Women’s Final, New South Wales v Western Australia, BISP2, 24 February National Cricket League

T20 – WBBL Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers, North Dalton Park, 12 December Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars, Howell Oval, 16 December Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes, SCG, 23 December Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, SCG, 13 January

Representative NSW Women v USA Women (T20), Raby, 4 April NSW Women v USA Women (T20), Bowral, 6 April

Sue Futures League NSW Metro v Queensland, BISP 2, 5-8 February Woodhouse Women’s New South Wales v Queensland, BISP 2, 6 October National Cricket New South Wales v Victoria, BISP 2, 8 October League

T20 – WBBL Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers, Hurstville Oval, 19 January Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers, Hurstville Oval, 28 January

Representative NSW Breakers City v Country, BISP2, 23 September U19 State Challenge, Raby, 3 October U19 State Challenge, Raby, 4 October U19 State Challenge, Raby, 5 October NSWCA XI v Canada U19, BISP, 3 January Canada U19 v Kenya U19, BISP, 6 January NSW 2nd XI v Future Stars Academy, BISP, 29-31 January (3-day) NSW 2nd XI v Future Stars Academy, Pratten Park, 1 February NSW 2nd XI v Future Stars Academy, Harold Fraser Reserve, 2 February (T20) NSW Women v USA Women (T20), Raby, 4 April NSW Women v USA Women (T20), Raby, 5 April NSW Women v USA Women (T20), Bowral, 6 April U16 State Challenge, Raby, 15 April U15 Female State Challenge, Raby, 16 April U18 Female State Challenge, Raby, 17 April U16 State Challenge, Raby, 18 April

T20 Academy Sixers v Thunder, Kanebridge Oval, 11 October Quad Series Final, Hurricanes v Thunder, Pratten Park, 2 November

42 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Ian Wright One Day Australia v England, SCG, 21 January International Tour Cricket Australia XI v England, Drummoyne Oval, 11 January (1-day)

First Class Sheffield Shield, New South Wales v Victoria, North Sydney Oval, 24- 27 November Sheffield Shield, New South Wales v Queensland, North Dalton Park, 14-17 March List A Victoria v Queensland, North Sydney Oval, 7 October Victoria v Cricket Australia XI, Hurstville Oval, 10 October Victoria v South Australia, North Sydney Oval, 12 October New South Wales v Queensland, Drummoyne Oval, 13 October Cricket Australia XI v Western Australia, North Sydney Oval, 17 October

T20 – BBL Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers, Spotless Stadium, 19 December Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers, SCG, 28 December Futures League New South Wales Metro v Victoria, BISP 2, 5-8 March

One Day Australia Women v England Women, Coffs Harbour, 26 October International Australia Women v England Women, Coffs Harbour, 29 October Tour (Women’s) England v Cricket Australia XI, BISP, 3-5 November (3-day) Governor General’s XI v England, Drummoyne Oval, 15 November (1- day) Women’s New South Wales v Queensland, BISP 2, 6 October National Cricket League T20 – WBBL Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat, North Sydney Oval, 10 December Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers, North Sydney Oval, 10 December Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers, Hurstville Oval, 27 January Representative U17 NSW Metro v ACT NSW Country (T20), BISP2, 10 September U19 State Challenge, Raby, 3 October U19 State Challenge, Raby, 4 October Sydney Sixers v SCG XI, SCG, 14 December NSWCA XI v Canada U19, BISP, 4 January Canada U19 v Kenya U19, BISP, 6 January NSW 2nd XI v Future Stars Academy, BISP, 29-31 January (3-day) NSW 2nd XI v Future Stars Academy, Pratten Park, 1 February NSW Women v USA Women (T20), Raby, 5 April T20 Academy Qalandars v Thunder, BISP2, 31 October Quad Series Hurricanes v Sixers, BISP2, 31 October

Present financial members who have scored at first-class level are: Christine Bennison, Merilyn Fowler, Narelle Johnston, Laurel Kirton, Toni Lorraine, Darren Mattison, Robyn Sanday, Kay Wilcoxon and Ian Wright. The Association expresses gratitude to all scorer members for their contribution. Their commitment, dedication to their craft, and professionalism are appreciated.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 43 FIRST CLASS UMPIRES

Present financial N. S. D. Fowler G. E. Reed (L) members who have D. Frede S. J. A. Taufel * (L) umpired at first- class level are: R. A. French * (L) R. J. Tucker * R. D. Goodger (L) I. S. Thomas * (L) G. A. Abood D. M. Graham A. G. Watson (L) D. M. Brandon D. B. Hair * (L) A. K. Wilds R. F. Burgess (L) S. A. Lightbody P. Wilson J. I. Cameron G. J. Lill (L) C. R. Cruickshanks * Test Umpire (L) Denotes Life Member of A. J. Morgan G. J. Davidson NSWCUSA

Australian’s Bruce Oxenford and NSWCUSA Member Rod Tucker in action.

44 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 International Umpire Appointments – Darren Goodger

The Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires for season 2017-18 was:

Aleem Dar (Pakistan) Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) Marais Erasmus (South Africa) The Australian’s on the Emirates International Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) Panel of ICC Umpires are Simon Fry, Paul Wilson, Ian Gould (England) Sam Nogajski and Gerard Abood. Richard Illingworth (England) Richard Kettleborough (England) Claire Polosak is a member of the International Nigel Llong (England) Panel of ICC Development Umpires. Bruce Oxenford (Australia) Sundaram Ravi (India) Details of international umpiring Paul Reiffel (Australia) appointments for NSWCUSA members for Rodney Tucker (Australia) season 2017-18 are:

UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Gerard Abood T20 Australia v England, Blundstone Arena, 7 February International Test Match Australia Women v England Women, North Sydney Oval, 9-12 November Tour WACA XI v England XI, WACA Ground, 4-5 November (2-day) Cricket Australia XI v England XI, Drummoyne Oval, 11 January (1-day)

Greg Davidson One Day Australia Women v England Women, Allan Border Field, 22 October International Australia Women v England Women, Coffs Harbour, 29 October Tour Cricket Australia XI v England XI, Richardson Park (Perth), 9-10 December (2-day)

Simon Tour (Women’s) Australia v ACT XI, Manuka Oval, 3-5 November (3-day) Lightbody

Troy Penman U19 Australia v Pakistan, Albert Ground, 27 December (1-day) International Australia v Pakistan, Albert Ground, 29 December (1-day) Series

Claire Polosak Tour Cricket Australia XI v England XI, Drummoyne Oval, 11 January (1-day)

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 45 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Claire Polosak One Day New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Bristol, 24 June International – India v West Indies, Taunton, 29 June Women’s World Sri Lanka v West Indies, Derby, 9 July Cup India v New Zealand, Derby, 15 July

One Day Australia Women v England Women, Coffs Harbour, 26 October International Australia Women v England Women, Coffs Harbour, 29 October

Tour (Women’s) England v Cricket Australia XI, Marist College (Brisbane), 16 October (1-day) England v Cricket Australia XI, Marist College (Brisbane), 18 October (1-day)

Ben Tour (Women’s) Australia v ACT XI, Manuka Oval, 3-5 November (3-day) Treloar Governor General’s XI v England, Drummoyne Oval, 15 November (T20)

U16 Australia v Pakistan, Junction Oval, 23 April (1-day) International Australia v Pakistan, Junction Oval, 25 April (1-day) Series Australia v Pakistan, Junction Oval, 27 April (T20)

Rodney Tucker Test Matches Sri Lanka v India, Colombo, 3-7 August Sri Lanka v India, Pallekele, 12-16 August New Zealand v West Indies, Wellington, 1-5 December New Zealand v West Indies, Hamilton, 9-13 December Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Chittagong, 31 January-4 February Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Mirpur, 8-12 February

One Day England v South Africa, Headingley, 24 May International England v South Africa, Lord’s, 29 May ICC Champions Trophy, England v Bangladesh, The Oval, 1 June ICC Champions Trophy, India v Sri Lanka, The Oval, 8 June ICC Champions Trophy, Semi-Final, England v Pakistan, Cardiff, 14 June England v West Indies, Trent Bridge, 21 September England v West Indies, The Oval, 27 September India v New Zealand, Gahunje, 25 October New Zealand v England, Mount Maunganui, 28 February New Zealand v England, Dunedin, 7 March

Tony Wilds Tour (Women’s) Australia v Queensland Fire, Allan Border Field, 16 October (1- day) Australia v Queensland Fire, Allan Border Field, 18 October (1-day)

Paul Wilson One Day Afghanistan v Scotland, Bulawayo Athletic Club, 4 March International – Afghanistan v Hong Kong, Bulawayo Athletic Club, 8 March ICC World Cup Zimbabwe v Scotland, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, 12 March Qualifier Ireland v Scotland, Harare Sports Club, 18 March Scotland v West Indies, Harare Sports Club, 21 March

T20 New Zealand v Australia, Eden Park, Auckland, 16 February International New Zealand v England, Seddon Park, Hamilton, 18 February

46 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 UMPIRE SERIES MATCH DETAILS Paul Wilson One Day New Zealand v South Africa, Derby, 28 June International – England v South Africa, Bristol, 5 July Women’s World India v South Africa, Leicester, 8 July Cup England v West Indies, Bristol, 15 July

Under 19 World Bangladesh v Namibia, Bert Sutcliff Oval, Lincoln, 13 January Cup India v Zimbabwe, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, 19 January New Zealand v South Africa, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, 20 January Quarter-Final, Pakistan v South Africa, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, 24 January 5th Place play-off, New Zealand v South Africa, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, 27 January Semi-Final, India v Pakistan, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, 30 January 3rd Place play-off, Afghanistan v Pakistan, Queenstown Events Centre, 1 February

Tour – First- Cricket Australia XI v England XI, Tony Ireland Stadium, 15-18 Class November

U19 Australia v Pakistan, Albert Ground, 31 December (1-day) International Series

Chris Brown, Sam Nogajski, Gerard Abood and Simon Fry. Gerard T20I debut.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 47 Country Umpire Representative Panel – Darren Goodger

According to Association Annual Reports, in Bruce Whitehouse, Country Cricket NSW season 1990-91 discussions took place between Programs Manager, approached the Association the President of New South Wales Cricket this year and offered to purchase caps to mark Umpires’ Association, Dick French, and the the number of each umpire. We are very grateful Chairman of New South Wales Country Cricket to Bruce for this concept and for funding the Association, Brian Gainsford. purchase of the caps for our members.

It was determined to form a Country Umpire Of the 50 members who have served on the Representative Panel to officiate in country panel 14 attended the Annual Dinner and were cricket representative programs. The panel presented with their cap on this night. came into being in season 1991-92 and the five umpires on the inaugural panel were – All Country Umpire Representative Panel members and their respective cap numbers Kevin Burke, Harry Honeysett, Kim Norris, Kevin are listed below; Pye and Eric Rowsell.

There have been 50 members serve on the Country Umpire Representative Panel since its inception.

Country Umpire Representative Panel members in attendance at the Annual Dinner.

48 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Cap Year First Surname Zone Cap Year First Surname Zone Number Name Number Name 1 1991/92 Kevin Burke Newcastle 26 2002/03 David Went North Coastal 2 1991/92 Harry Honeysett Southern 27 2003/04 Col Laden North Coastal 3 1992/93 Kim Norris Newcastle 28 2004/05 Fred Hundy Western 4 1992/93 Kevin Pye Western 29 2005/06 Ricky Field Central Northern 5 1992/93 Eric Rowsell North 30 2006/07 Paul Dilley North Coastal Coastal 6 1992/93 Bill Cameron Western 31 2007/08 Steve Hackett North Coastal 7 1993/94 Phil Gordon Newcastle 32 2007/08 Adam Marshall Central Northern 8 1993/94 Andrew McAusland ACT 33 2007/08 Lachlan Walker Southern 9 1994/95 Neville Bradbury Western 34 2008/09 Tony Wilds Western 10 1994/95 Martin Jones Newcastle 35 2009/10 Tony Hackett Riverina 11 1994/95 Chris King Western 36 2009/10 Bill Massingham Illawarra 12 1994/95 Rod Ninness Central 37 2009/10 Paul Price North Northern Coastal 13 1994/95 Shane Reed Newcastle 38 2010/11 Chris Cassin Riverina 14 1995/96 Terry Keel ACT 39 2010/11 Greg Jones Western 15 1996/97 Graham Teasdale Central 40 2011/12 Greg Heys Southern Northern 16 1997/98 Geoff Mann Western 41 2012/13 Kevin Fraser North Coastal 17 1998/99 Jeff Gittings Illawarra 42 2013/14 Phil Rainger North Coastal 18 1998/99 Darren Goodger North 43 2014/15 Graeme Glazebrook Western Coastal 19 1998/99 Bruce Whiteman Southern 44 2016/17 David Cullen Illawarra 20 2000/01 Neil Findlay Illawarra 45 2016/17 Ross McKim Newcastle 21 2000/01 Colin Stone Newcastle 46 2017/18 Bruce Baxter North Coastal 22 2002/03 Michael Connolly Newcastle 47 2017/18 Gary Crombie Newcastle 23 2002/03 Glen Crew Central 48 2017/18 James Figallo Central Coast Northern 24 2002/03 Don Maisey Central 49 2017/18 John Pearce North Coast Coastal 25 2002/03 Sam Rees Central 50 2017/18 Neil Smith Riverina Northern

Don Maisey receives his cap Paul Dilley receives his cap Ricky Field receives his cap from Bruce Whitehouse from Bruce Whitehouse from Bruce Whitehouse

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 49 SECTION TWO: Administration Membership – Nic Bills

This season saw an increase of membership It is with sadness and regret we note the passing numbers for NSWCUSA. This was due to a of members Kenneth Birdsey, James Buultjens, renewal rate higher than expected renewal rate, Terese New and Alex Terry. All contributed to (94%) and a high intake of new members (131), the Association in a positive manner and they thanks to the quality training courses run by our have been recognised in the obituaries. Executive Officer Darren Goodger and the many trainers that led training courses throughout I would like to thank Bede Sajowitz for his the season. Special mention must go to Laurie efforts contacting several members who hadn’t Borg for his tireless efforts facilitating numerous renewed prior to the final cut being made. It is training courses across the state during the something to be applauded as it made sure we winter months. The Association currently were able to increase our membership numbers has 1,242 members which is lower than the in the 2017-18 season. number stated in the 2016-17 Annual Report. The reason for this was due to an update of our Below is a breakdown of the memberships membership database and noting that there within the Association; were still several members listed in statistics who were unfinancial for numerous years and 2017-18 some records for members being included more than once. Whilst the number is lower, there has been 131 members join the Association and 79 Life Members 15 leave the Association, which is an increase of 52. Principal Members 60 Full Member – Umpire 438 Retention of members is a focus, as it sees Full Member – Scorer 12 extra funds come into the Association which Ordinary Member 679 can be spent on training and development Scorer Member 3 for all members. While we would like to keep all members year on year, we understand that Junior Member 1 there are a number of things that occur in Honorary Members 4 members’ lives that make it simply not possible Affiliated Associations 39 for them to renew their membership. The TOTAL: 1281 increased pressures of busy lives, family and work commitments, retirement from umpiring, and opportunities to try new things have all contributed. This season saw 76 members not renew with the Association.

50 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 10 Years of Service STUART COLLINS NARELLE JOHNSTON NICHOLAS COUSINS GERARD KERIN JOHN ACHESON KADHIRVELOU JOAN LALOR JOHN BOYLES DHANDAPANI MURRAY MACDONALD TERRENCE BRIEN KEVIN FELTON DON MAISEY CHARLES BROCKLEY GRAEME FLEMING PAUL MCERLEAN SIMEON CANNON GERRY FORLIANO KEVIN MCFARLANE GARY CROMBIE ROGER FRIEND NEIL MCNAMARA TIM DAVIDSON ROBIN GANDEVIA SAM REES STEVEN ECCLES DAVID GOODMAN MICHAEL ROBERTS DARREN FOSTER ANTHONY HAYDON GEOFFREY ROGERS GRAEME GLAZEBROOK CHARLES HOWARD MICHAEL RUSCONI RUSSELL HODGSON SIMON HUTCHINSON ROBYN SANDAY CRAIG HOSKIN JOHN KIRKNESS JIM SIMMONS WILLIAM HOWARD PAUL KITSON FRED STEWART JOHN JACKSON STEPHEN LALOR GEOFF TASSELL ALFRED JAMES PETER LOREGGIA MATTHEW WHITTY DWAYNE KENT KEITH PARKER KAY WILCOXON KENNETH LILEY GEOFF PEEBLES GREGORY LITTLE MICHEAL PORTER 25 Years of Service LEIGH MARTIN GRAEME REDMAN DAVID MCALISTER DAVID ROBINSON ROBERT BANTOFT GARY MCAULLEY BRIAN ROTHERHAM BOHDAN BILINSKY BARRY MCDONALD STEVE SAYE DAVID BRANDON JOHN MCQUILLAN PETER SMITH BRIAN BREAKSPEAR ALAN MONAGHAN KEVIN STYLES JOHN CRANE ANDREW MOODY MICHAEL SULLIVAN GRAEME DYBALL PETER MOORE PETER TATE ANDREW EDSON ZAHEER NAZIR RAJAN THIAGARAJAN COL JEFFERIES IAN NEWSOM COLIN TUCKETT SCOTT JOHNSON TERRY NICHOLSON STUART WATKINS ABDUL KHAN LISA NIMMO GLENESE WELSH SIMON MOORE DAVID O’BRIEN BRUCE WHITEHOUSE TREVOR RAY WILLIAM PARDY STUART WOOD PETER RENTOULE MARGARET PEMBERTON BRUCE WOOD DYLAN SMITH ANDREW POYITT ARTHUR YATES LEONIE WHITEFORD MUHAMMAD QURESHI JOE WOODING BOB SHIELD 20 Years of Service PATRICK SMELLIE 30 Years of Service BRETT STRONG JEFF AINSWORTH JAMES SUMMERS CHRISTINE BENNISON JOHN HILLIER DAVID WICKS ROGER BOYD BARRY TWINING ROBYN WILSON DON COLEMAN LES WILDE GLENN WORKMAN JULIA COOTE LAWRENCE YEOMANS IAN CORBY 40 Years of Service ARTHUR COUPER 15 Years of Service WILLIAM DARNLEY JOHN MCMAHON OAM EDWARD DRIES RUSS WATMAN ANTHONY BRUZZANO BRIAN FERGUSON GRANT WOOD KEN BUCKLAND NEIL FINDLAY JOHN BURGOYNE MERILYN FOWLER RICHARD CHRISTEN CHRIS HAVILAND

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 51 Obituaries – Nic Bills

Kenneth Birdsey until 2013. He thoroughly since 1980. We offer our enjoyed umpiring, which no deepest sympathy to Terry on Cricket lost a loyal servant with doubt contributed to the high the passing of his dear wife. the passing of Ken Birdsey, regard in which he was held by aged 72. He commenced his fellow umpires, and by the Alex Terry his involvement in cricket in players. James passed away in 1974 as a player at Schofields June 2017, aged 91, and will Alex joined the Association in Cricket Club. Ken was a life be missed by all whose paths 1998. He took great pleasure in member of Schofields Cricket crossed his. umpiring and the friendships Club, Hawkesbury District he developed within the Cricket Association and Terese New Association over his almost Hawkesbury District Cricket 20 years he was a member. Umpires’ Association. The Terese joined the Association Even though illness prevented speakers at his funeral spoke in 1986, being upgraded to his on-field participation in highly of his involvement over full member in 1987. Terese the last few years, he was still the years. He was a coach, and umpired in the Wagga Wagga, active in the Hornsby Ku-ring- also held executive positions Orange, Moree and Goulburn gai umpiring community. of president, vice president, competitions and inter-district secretary and treasurer. Ken matches from 1985-86 to 1994- May Ken, James, Terese and was a patron of Hawkesbury 95. The highlight of Terese’s Alex rest in peace. District Cricket Association umpiring career was umpiring and he also served on various the NSW Country U19 v India The Association extends its committees – fund-raising, U19 fixture at Orange in 1986. deepest sympathy to the judiciary, and disputes. In 2005 She passed away on Sunday families and friends of all Ken received the Hawkesbury 10 December 2017 after a long deceased members. City Council Sports Medal for illness. Terese is survived by Outstanding Contribution to husband Terry, who has been Sport. Ken is survived by his wife Anne, and sons Kenneth (jnr) and Grant.

James Buultjens (written by Bob Davis)

James Buultjens joined the Association in 1982, one of his first actions on arriving in Australia from Sri Lanka, where he had played, officiated and administered cricket for many years. He umpired 209 matches in Sydney Grade Cricket, including two at First Grade, until the 1997-8 season, after which he officiated in the John Pearce and Rob Pye with the captains before a Plan B Sydney Women’s competition a memberRegional T20of theBash Association fixture.

52 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Membership Recognition – Nic Bills At the Annual General for Full Scorer status. Members exemplary. He fully deserves Meeting (AGM) in July 2017, were sent a reminder notice of the upgrade to Principal the members in attendance this requirement in sufficient Member. approved the 20 Ordinary time to comply. The details of Umpire members who had Full Membership requirements Sam Rees applied successfully for for Ordinary Umpire members upgrading to Full Umpire and the method of application Sam is highly respected in New Membership. This was slightly have been sent via circular to South Wales Country Cricket. A up from the 16 upgrades last all Ordinary Umpire members. former player then coach, he year. Full Membership status At the July AGM the following turned his hand to umpiring is required to be eligible to members were awarded joining the Association in 1997 nominate for some committee Principal Membership of the and becoming a Full Member positions as well as office- Association in recognition of in 1999. As a player, Sam played bearers. Full Membership is their significant contribution against two international also required to progress on to to the Association. touring teams. He played higher levels of umpiring and for Southern New South scoring. Stephen Blomfield Wales Country against New Zealanders at Wagga Wagga in The following members were Stephen has made an 1980 and for New South Wales upgraded to Full Umpire outstanding contribution as Country against West Indians Membership of NSWCUSA; Secretary and Appointments at Orange in 1981. He was a Alan Bonney, Vince Calabro, Officer of Sydney Shiresfiery fast bowler in his heyday. Aldo Cantori, Greg Carmock, Cricket Umpires’ Association. Sam was an excellent umpire. Paul Clift, Mark Coles, Clay The Association was formed He was appointed to the New Finnemore, Noel Ford, John in 2001-02 and Stephen has South Wales Country Umpire Graham, Jim Harrod, Daniel served in both roles for the Representative Panel in season Izard, Dhanushka Jayakody, 16 seasons of its existence. 2002-03 and served on the Shane Lightley, Tim Overland, Stephen became a Full Panel for six seasons. Sam did Graham Parsons, Ananthan Member of NSWCUSA in a great job as Central North Pillai, David Rees, David 2002 and is also the Honorary Zone Umpire Representative, Rodgie, Bede Sajowitz, Manish Statistician for NSWCUSA, he served in the role from Salvi. his excellent work in this 2005-06 to 2013-14, facilitating respect is on display in this training courses across the Ordinary and Scorer members Annual Report. An ex-player Zone. So many umpires in who wish to obtain Full in the competition, Stephen the State’s Central North have Membership status are is passionate about Shires been trained and mentored reminded that the Board only Cricket. He has umpired 413 by Sam Rees. Sam has always deals with these applications Shires matches, a record, and been a passionate member of once a year – in time for the on five occasions has officiated NSWCUSA, over the years he AGM. Scorer members are in the Shires first grade final. has been a regular attendee required to satisfactorily He was the recipient of the at Conventions, Dinners and complete a further assessment Ted Wykes Medal in 2015. Training Programs. Sam is paper under examination Stephen’s administration deserving of the upgrade to conditions prior to applying work and attention to detail is Principal Member.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 53 David Went umpire. He has officiated at for New South Wales Country two Australian Country Cricket Umpire of the Year. At the David joined the Association in Championships – Albury in local level David officiates in 2000, becoming a Full Member 2010 and Wollongong in 2017. the strong L J Hooker League in 2001. He is a member, and In 2017 he officiated in the which is conducted by Far secretary, of the affiliated Far Australian Country Women’s North Coast Cricket Council. North Coast Cricket Umpires’ Final. David has umpired He has umpired the Hooker and Scorers’ Association. three matches in the Women’s League Final on 13 occasions, David has been a member National Cricket League, the highest number of any of the Association’s training a rare feat for a country umpire. David Went has made committee throughout the based umpire. David was a sustained and outstanding time of his membership first selected on the Country contribution to umpiring on and has been an excellent Umpire Representative Panel the State’s Far North Coast. mentor to many umpires in in season 2002-03 and remains He deserves his upgrade to the region. David has been, a most respected member of Principal Membership of the and remains, an outstanding that Panel today. He has twice Association. been honoured with the award

The Association held a Special General Meeting on Wednesday 6 September 2017. The sole agenda item was to consider and to pass, if thought fit by members, the following Board resolution as a special resolution:

“That John Evans be elected Association in August 1980. was this involvement that saw as a Life Member of the him taking on further roles. His Association” The RAAF posted John aim was to umpire in Sydney interstate and unfortunately Grade Cricket and to enjoy It was the unanimous view he let his membership lapse himself. John continues to of the NSWCUSA Board of once again. He was still playing officiate today. Directors that John Evans when finally discharged from be honoured with Life the RAAF in 1987. On the field, John has rendered Membership as he has exceptional service to cricket rendered exceptional and In 1995 John retired from as an umpire. He has officiated outstanding service to New playing cricket and wanted to in 385 NSW Premier Cricket South Wales Cricket Umpires’ stay involved in the game so fixtures, 253 of these matches and Scorers’ Association. he joined the Camden District have been in first grade. Cricket Association as an John initially joined the umpire and umpired the 1995- He has umpired at Association after passing a 96 season, culminating in representative level – written examination marked standing in the local first grade • Two women’s One-Day and annotated by Tom Brooks in final at Raby 1 with NSWCUSA Internationals between September 1975. At that stage member Ross Wiggins. Australia and England in he was posted to RAAF Base 2000. at Richmond. Due to postings In August 1996 John joined the • One Women’s National and flying commitments John’s Association for the third time, Cricket League match membership lapsed. John still this time he wasn’t going to between New South Wales had the urge to understand let his membership lapse. He and Western Australia in the Laws so he resat the joined in all the social activities season 2012-13. examination and re-joined the within the Association and it • Four matches in the Cricket

54 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Australia Cup (now known various training sessions to John is admired by members as Futures League) between help upskill members. across the State – he has 1999 and 2001. given so many that precious • Australian Cricket Academy John was a member of the commodity of Time. In so v England National Academy NSWCUSA Executive from 2000 many ways he has put the in 2002. to 2002 and has been involved Association first, a most selfless as an Association Trainer from member. He took on the role of 1999 until present, travelling Merchandise Officer into many parts of the State John has earned the respect 1998 and has served in the to facilitate education and of the wider membership, position for 17 of the past development programs. not only for his service to 19 years. When John took NSWCUSA, but for the fact that over the position there were John is a Cricket Australia he has positively mentored so only two cardboard boxes Accredited Presenter / many umpires new to Grade of merchandise which fitted Facilitator. He was selected and then Premier Cricket over neatly on the back seat of his by Cricket Australia to work the years of his involvement. car when he collected the gear internationally, facilitating The Board of Directors believe from then Treasurer Arthur a Level 2 refresher course in he has rendered exceptional Watson. Now John requires Thailand in 2009 for the Asian and outstanding service to the a large van to transport the Cricket Council. John was to Association. goods to our Conventions. travel to Dhaka, Bangladesh, John has provided wonderful to facilitate a Level 1 Umpire Darren Goodger moved and service to the Association as Course there, but the course Graham Chudleigh seconded Merchandise Officer. was unfortunately cancelled the motion for John Evans to as Dhaka was considered by become the Association’s 49th In the year 2000 John had Cricket Australia Security at Life Member with members informal talks with Vince that time as being unsafe for unanimously in agreement. Buckley and David Palmer foreigners to visit. Congratulations are offered to to try and establish a self- John. sufficient Umpires’ Association within the Camden District. They had regular meetings over a three year period and in season 2003-04 formed what is now known as the Camden District Cricket Umpires Association Inc.

John was their initial President, serving until 2006, and then becoming Patron from 2006 onwards. The Association now boasts 67 active members and is going strong under the dedicated and excellent leadership of Davern Lewis. The Camden umpires are a very committed and capable group. John Evans attends most of their meetings and conducts John Evans receiving his Life Membership from Patron Dick French

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 55 Meetings – Nic Bills

With the exception of January, winners. The December and which was up slightly on last Ordinary General Meetings February meetings were the season. (OGMs) of the Association highest attended meetings continued to be held on with 120 and 87 members No ballot was required at the first Wednesday of each in attendance, respectively. this year’s AGM with retiring month between September This can be put down to the Directors, Graham Chudleigh, and May, starting at 7:00pm. December meeting giving Bill Hendricks and Claire Meetings are held at The attendees the chance to enjoy Polosak being elected Bowlers’ Club of NSW in refreshments and celebrate unopposed. York Street, Sydney, with the Christmas, and at the February exception of the December meeting many members There was only one meeting which was held at stayed after the meeting to nomination for the position of The Steve and Mark Waugh have a beer at the Bowlers’ Club Honorary Treasurer and Laurie Pavilion at Bankstown Oval. of NSW to watch NSWCUSA Borg was elected for the year member Gerard Abood make 2017-18. The Annual General Meeting his International T20 debut. was again held on the first The May (2017) meeting was There was only one Wednesday of July and a the lowest attended with only nomination for Liaison Officer Special Meeting was called 50 members in attendance. and Neil Findlay was elected for in September, before This can be attributed to the for the year 2017-18. the September OGM, to fact the season is well and honour John Evans with Life truly over and many members In line with the Constitution, Membership of NSWCUSA. have moved onto their winter the Board of Directors makes This season the Board decided sports. recommendations, from not to go ahead with a Special nominations received, to the General Meeting in January. At the Annual General Meeting Examination, Scorers’ and in July 2017 there were 104 Social Committees as well as An average of 80 members members in attendance, the office-bearer positions attended the eight scheduled Ordinary Meetings and the AGM, which was slightly up on the previous year, highlighting the great spirit among members within the Association. The members see the benefits in attending meetings, as there is a large amount of information distributed. The increase in attendance also reflects the importance members place on the George Borwick Memorial Award and the Alan Marshall Medal as attendance at Association meetings is a requirement for potential David Rees in action

56 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 of Social Appointments The information includes The September pre-season Officer, Merchandiserepresentative appointments, SCA Rules Meeting is vital Officer and Public Relations material of a technical nature for those who are umpiring Officer. Members attending as well as various educational in NSW Premier Cricket to be the September Ordinary and development sessions well prepared. The thanks of Meeting ratified the Board run by a variety of members the Association are offered to recommendations. and special guests. On top of Cricket NSW for the use of its this Finance, Administration Auditorium for the SCA Rules A number of country resident and Committee reports Meeting. The collaboration of members attended meetings are given at each meeting. Jim Robson is appreciated in during the year and while it is Valuable information can be allowing the use of this facility. readily accepted that they are gained from attending OGMs Thanks are also offered to not able to attend monthly and we strongly urge all those Darren Foster who facilitated meetings on a regular basis, members who can to attend. an exceptional presentation if they are in Sydney when to fellow members, on all the a meeting falls due, their On two occasions the Board Laws and Playing Conditions presence will always be noted agreed to fund for members for the upcoming season. and welcomed. drinks at the end of the OGM. 137 members attended the Firstly, to celebrate John Evans Rules Night which was again At each Ordinary Meeting receiving Life Membership slightly better attended than the Association aims to and secondly, to celebrate and the previous season. deliver an agenda for watch NSWCUSA member members which provides Gerard Abood make his T20 information regarding their International debut. fellow NSWCUSA members and Association matters. MEETING ATTENDANCE

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 57 Fees – Nic Bills

Members attending the April start of their season are not of becoming non-financial 2017 OGM approved the protected for Public Liability and payment of subscription Board recommendation that Insurance. for the previous season along membership subscriptions with the upcoming season. remain the same for 2017-18. Members and Affiliated Associations are also reminded The subscriptions due Members were reminded that that if subscriptions are not including the GST component the subscriptions set for the paid by the due date they will are shown below: 2017-18 season were due and be considered non-financial payable on or before 31 August and their names will be Principal / Scorer / Junior / 2017. Affiliated Associations automatically removed from Full-Scorer Members $27.50 which are incorporated the Registers of the Association. Ordinary / Full-Umpire may wish to note that their This can impact on not only Members $55.00 subscriptions, payable by 30 umpiring appointments, but September 2017, include the also insurance cover. Affiliated Association cost of the Public Liability Subscription Renewals Insurance as required by Reinstatement may be granted $55.00 the NSW Department of Fair by the Board on receipt of Trading. Affiliated Associations a written application for that are not financial by the reinstatement within one year Staffing - Darren Goodger

Four staff are employed at Cricket NSW to serve match officials: Executive Officer, NSWCUSA/ State Umpire Manager, Cricket NSW: Darren Goodger Administration Manager, NSWCUSA: Troy Penman Administration Officer, NSWCUSA: Nic Bills Umpire Educator-Female Engagement, Cricket NSW: Claire Polosak (0.6 FTE) NSWCUSA sits in the Cricket Performance Department at Administration Officer, NSWCUSA Nic Bills, Umpire Educator- Cricket NSW with the Executive Female Engagement, Cricket NSW Claire Polosak, Executive Officer reporting to General Officer, NSWCUSA/State Umpire Manager, Cricket NSW Darren Manager, David Moore. Goodger, Administration Manager, NSWCUSA Troy Penman.

58 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Functions – Nic Bills

The Annual Dinner and magnificent trophies awarded job engaging the audience. Annual Convention were to the winners of the Malcolm There were also many guest again the standout functions Gorham Scorers Award and the speakers who delivered on a of the Association’s year. The Country Umpire of the Year. wide range of topics. The guest Annual Dinner was held at presentations all provided the Bankstown Sports Club We would also like to thank something different over the on Saturday 14 April 2018. A our Co-Patrons, various weekend and all attendees total of 178 people attended, Life Members and special would have taken home some made up of members, partners guests who assisted with the key messages for the season and special guests including presentation of awards and ahead. Cricket NSW General Manager, certificates on the night. SCA Cricket Performance, David Panel Awards were presented Finally, thank you to Gaurav Moore. by Life Member and Co-patron, Desai and the Social Committee Graham Reed, the George for their hard work throughout The Dinner is an opportunity Borwick Memorial Award was the year with Ordinary General to celebrate the cricket season presented by 2016-17 season Meeting raffles and the large and to acknowledge member winner, Ben Treloar, and we Annual Dinner raffle. Under milestones and achievements. were delighted to have Life Gaurav’s leadership the raffles The Board invited all office- Member and Co-Patron Dick and the Social Committee bearers and committee French present the E. F. Wykes have become very productive members to the Dinner as well OAM Association Medal to and add something new to the as Zone Representatives as a Coffs Harbour District Cricket Ordinary General Meetings, gesture for their dedication Umpires’ Association member, giving the attendees the and work throughout the John Pearce. chance to take home some year. Former Administration often quirky prizes. These Officer, NSW Blues and Sydney The Annual Convention saw raffles also provide some Thunder wicket-keeper Jay 192 members in attendance extra funds for the Association Lenton was the MC for the at the Bankstown Sports Club to spend on training and evening and provided another over the weekend of 19 - 20 development of members. polished and articulate August 2017. An excellent performance, his ability to program was put together engage all attendees when by Executive Officer, Darren he spoke was a real highlight. Goodger, and all in attendance Entertainment for the evening would have benefited and came from comedian/ picked up a few pointers for magician Phil “trust me” the season ahead. Cass. Phil was excellent and provided a performance that This year saw the convention captivated all in attendance, have a big Laws of Cricket focus, guests were also treated to due to the 2017 Laws of Cricket a cameo performance my re-write. It was pleasing to see member Billy Hossain. NSWCUSA members deliver We extend our appreciation the sessions with Gerard to Rina Hore, Company Abood, Greg Davidson, Kim Secretary of the Bradman Norris, Claire Polosak and Ben Foundation, for supplying Treloar, doing an exceptional Convention 2017

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 59 Communications – Troy Penman Throughout the year each week, we have the Cricket NSW and the correspondence is issued stories as members continue Communications department electronically, then mailed to reach new and exciting are thanked for their support to those that don’t have an heights and will look to keep of our courses, staff place a email address. The number of the information coming. The link to the course on Twitter, non-email members is slowly webpage provides updates Facebook and the Cricket reducing, but all members on events and courses coming NSW webpage to help gain receive the same amount up, news stories and photo exposure. This exposure has of information. The ease of galleries of NSWCUSA events. seen metropolitan courses electronic communication attended in large numbers makes it the quickest and most The Association is always which in turn leads to new efficient way to communicate looking to reach further with its members. with members. communication. Throughout the winter months we will The Association’s official The webpage continues to be spend time locating different journal ‘In Black and White’ improved with more features avenues to advertise and continues to be the main source added, the online exam promote the Association. of information and is now a feature is being finalised and real feature of the Association will be ready for all members The use of Facebook to help and we’re committed to four prior to the 2018-19 season. In with the advertising of courses publications each year. advance I would like to thank and recognising member Mark Hughes and the Exam achievements take up the The Association aims to Committee for their hard work majority of the news feed. Bede increase its communication in developing questions that Sajowitz is recognised here for with members to provide as are in line with the 2017 Code. the hours put in keeping the much information as possible Facebook page up to date with in regards to Law changes, The addition of news articles milestones and training course training courses, changes to to the webpage is going to details. the Association and important be a focus in 2018-19. We’ll upcoming events. look to update this section

60 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Board Meetings – Nic Bills

The Board of Directors, June, August, September, ratified by members attending elected at the Annual General November, January and March. the September Ordinary Meeting, have met to date on The meetings were held in the General Meeting. six occasions during the year Cricket NSW Board Room. under review (May 2017 – April Director attendance at Board 2018). The Board determined Gaurav Desai was appointed Meetings was: to meet in the months of as a Board Director, this being

Director Possible Attendance Apology Attendance Laurie Borg 6 4 2 Graham Chudleigh 6 6 N/A Gaurav Desai 5 3 2 Neil Findlay 6 5 1 William Hendricks 6 5 1 Mark Hughes 6 6 N/A Geoff Garland 6 5 1 Darren Goodger 6 6 N/A Claire Polosak 6 4 2

Matters dealt with by the emailed to members for their member Sharad Patel Board of Directors during the consideration and adoption officiated in a two-day match year included the following: in late 2018. in Hobart with Muhammed Qureshi. Cricket Tasmania • New South Wales Cricket • Annual Convention 2018 umpire Harvey Wolff Umpires’ and Scorers’ The Board determined the officiated in a two-day first Association Constitution 2018 Annual Convention grade match in Sydney with rewrite. would be held at the Wagga Marc Nickl. The experience The Board considered and Wagga Rules Club on 11 - 12 proved beneficial for both discussed changes to the August. The Board received umpires. NSWCUSA Constitution. The three separate applications proposed changes were with Wagga Wagga best • Education and made available to members meeting the Association’s Development for their consideration needs in terms of meeting The Board approved the and comment. Member rooms, facilities and NSWCUSA Education and comment was considered accommodation. Development Programs. by the Board. It is hoped These were funded by the the new Constitution will • Umpire Exchange – Cricket Umpire Service Grant. be adopted, as it will be Tasmania a document to further The Board again approved progress NSWCUSA. We can an umpire exchange with expect the final version to be Cricket Tasmania. NSWCUSA

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 61 • Umpire Exchange – WACA Umpire Selection Panel – Laws of Cricket. The Board approved an Finals Series umpire exchange with the The Board determined that • Examination of WACA. NSWCUSA member umpires for the NSW Premier prospective members Roberto Howard officiated in Cricket finals series would be The Board determined trial two first grade limited overs selected by Errol Cranney, an open book exam with a 90 matches in Perth in October Bob Davis and Graham Reed. minutes’ time limit to assess 2017. WACA umpire Jack Darren Goodger was a non- the Laws of Cricket training Patterson officiated in a two- voting Chair. courses. day match in Sydney with Steve O’Shaughnessy. • Hall of Fame • Annual Dinner Awards No nominations were Committee • Merchandise received for the NSWCUSA The Board selected Laurie The Board approved the Hall of Fame. Borg and Geoff Garland production of a NSWCUSA to determine the award hat band that will be • Life Membership winners for season 2017- 18, specifically the George distributed free of charge The Board considered to all NSWCUSA members Borwick Memorial Award, members for an upgrade Alan Marshal Medal and when they renew their to Life Membership of membership for 2018-19. panel awards for NSW the Association and Premier Cricket. determined to honour John • Umpire Insurance Evans. • NSWCUSA Treasurer The Board approved to pay $550 to insure umpires, in the The Board determined to • Principal Membership recommend to members that case of accident and personal The Board considered injury, in all matches played the Association Treasurer be members for an upgrade to a Board appointment. in NSW. Principal Membership of the Association and determined • Coaching and Observer to honour Stephen Blomfield, Panels Sam Rees and David Went. The Board approved the Coaching and Observer • Umpire Match Payments Panels for NSW Premier The Board approved and Cricket for season 2017- recommended an increase in 18. The observer group match payments for umpires comprises; Graham in NSW Premier Cricket. Chudleigh Errol Cranney, Bob Davis, Mark Grant, Bill - $175 for First Grade Hendricks and Graham Reed. - $150 for Second Grade, The coaching panel Poidevin-Gray Shield and comprises; Laurie Borg, AW Green Shield Graham Chudleigh, Neil - $137 for Third to Fifth Findlay, Geoff Garland, Grades Darren Goodger, Bill Hendricks, Greg Jones, Kim • Laws of Cricket Book 2017 Norris, Graham Reed and Ian Code Thomas The Board determined to provide each member with a • NSW Premier Cricket copy of the 2017 Code of the Darren Foster in action

62 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 SECTION THREE: Committees Examination – Mark Hughes

It is with great pleasure to excellent support. Kevin also identified areas to work provide my third report as in particular provides an on leading into season 2018- chair of the Examination outstanding contribution 19 that will hopefully prevent Committee for 2017-18. to supervising and marking potential on field problems exams, often travelling relating to playing conditions if The committee welcomed new significant distances across we can educate our members members Andrew Coates and the Sydney metropolitan area. better in areas where members Ryan Nelson who provided Glen also stepped up in his struggle to apply playing valuable contributions to the second year on the committee, conditions correctly based on committee with both fresh taking responsibility for the test results from these papers. ideas and enthusiasm for the SCA Playing Conditions Paper role. We also welcomed Claire and SCA Finals Series Paper This was a significant year for Polosak who took on the ex- which I had undertaken in the Exam Committee with the officio director role for the previous seasons. These are update to the Laws of Cricket. Exam Committee in 2017-18, large tasks I have experienced This has involved a large rewrite after Graham Chudleigh took firsthand, and Glen provided and review of significant on different responsibilities excellent material for members amounts of material to ensure as ex-officio director to the to test themselves on and has both current and prospective Technical Committee this year having held this role for as long as I have been involved on this committee. I thank Graham for his many years of service on this committee and also acknowledge Claire for providing great energy to our meetings and significant contributions in both oversight and active contribution to the tasks of the Exam Committee.

I also wish to thank continuing members Kevin Battishill and Glen Stubbings for their service. Again they provided Daryl Harper and Simon Lightbody prior to Simon’s BBL debut

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 63 members can be assessed on paper again was modelled on the content and quality of the their knowledge of the new the playing conditions paper material presented. code in season 2017-18 and from the previous season, beyond. I wish to personally focusing on areas identified for A paper on the playing thank all of the members of improvement. After receiving conditions for the SCA Finals the Exam Committee in their responses from SCA umpires, Series was also prepared efforts this season, and there we reviewed incorrect answers and distributed to umpires is still much to be done in the and presented to the February officiating in finals. I again offseason and going forward ordinary general meeting acknowledge Glen Stubbings in putting more material and to identify common errors for his assistance to provide resources together under and provide explanations on this paper in the lead up to the new code. Hundreds of mistakes with a view to ensure qualifying finals as well as questions have been written, these would not be carried presenting to umpires in the and there is further work being into matches. final series. done in the offseason to the online database of questions All of the members of the Thanks once again to our ex- for our website which has Examination Committee took officio director Claire Polosak proved to be a very large task. the opportunity to present on who oversaw the work of the a variety of topics at NSWCUSA Examination Committee this In addition to the work on the Ordinary General Meetings season. Without her leadership new laws of cricket, the multiple during season 2017-18. These and counsel, we would not choice SCA playing conditions sessions were diligently have achieved much of our paper was again prepared for prepared and well received efforts in the last season. members officiating in both by the membership, with Premier and Shires cricket. The positive feedback received on

Claire Polosak and Paul Wilson prior to Claire’s List A debut

64 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Technical – Darren Goodger The technical committee in insisting batsman ‘A’ come Please confirm that the 2017-18 comprised Graham to the crease to resume his umpires were in fact correct Chudleigh, Merilyn Fowler, innings. in their assessment of the Darren Goodger and Mark situation. Hughes. Please confirm that the umpires were in fact correct Response. The following questions were in their assessment of the There is no mention in Law 20.4 received from the Newcastle situation. that the umpires shall call and District Cricket Umpires’ signal Dead ball if the bails fall Association – Response. from the non-striker’s wicket. The batting captain is only The umpires did not believe Question 1. correct in that the over the striker had been distracted Following the fall of the had not commenced. The in this instance so Law 20.4.6 3rd wicket at 12.59pm on umpires have applied Law is not relevant and shall not day one Time was called, 25.2 correctly in my view. The apply. The umpires have acted lunch (scheduled from innings of any new batsman on correctly in my view. Signal 1pm to 1.40pm) was taken the resumption of play after a Boundary 6 with the ball to immediately for 40 minutes as call of Time shall commence at count as one in the over. per playing conditions. After the call of Play. Batsman ‘A’ had lunch the not out batsman and commenced his innings so he This question was received the new batsman ‘A’ came to shall resume batting following from a member who having the crease to commence play. the 35 minute delay. read it on the Laws of Cricket The bowler’s end umpire calls app disagreed with the answer Play. Before the bowler could Question 2. – start his over, the umpires suspended play due to During a very windy afternoon impending rain that could be period in a T20 match a spin heard approaching the ground bowler was bowling to a quickly. Play was delayed for 35 striker. In delivering the fifth minutes. When play resumed ball of the over – the bowler the not out batsman returned was in his delivery stride about with a different batsman ‘B’. to deliver the ball when both bails fell from the non-striker’s The umpires intervened end wicket. The bowler and requested batsman delivered the ball as normal ‘A’ who came to the crease and the striker struck the ball immediately after lunch over the boundary for six (6) resume his innings along with runs. the not out batsman. The fielding captain objected, The batting captain objected arguing that the bowler’s end umpire should have called stating that the over after Stu Grocock in action lunch had not started and Dead ball as soon as the bails as such batsman ‘A’ had not were dislodged by the wind. commenced his innings. The umpires allowed the ball to count in the over and signalled The umpires remained firm, the Boundary 6 to the scorers.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 65 Question 3. The striker is out Obstructing Simon gave this a considerable The striker hits the ball high the field should wilfulamount of his time and it into the air and the batsmen obstruction or distraction was a great support to the complete two runs before by either batsman prevent a Association’s trainers who the non-striker deliberately catch being completed. If the were facilitating courses on shoulder barges the mid-on obstruction prevents a catch the new Code of Laws. Simon’s fielder, who is about to attempt from being made, any runs efforts are acknowledged and to catch the ball, but drops it. completed by the batsmen appreciated. On appeal, which batsman is shall not be scored. dismissed, and how many runs We look forward to technical are scored? We offer a vote of thanks to resources being made available Simon Taufel for his assistance. from MCC on the 2017 Code of Response. There were many times he the Laws of Cricket. provided expert advice on The striker is dismissed and no the correct application of the runs are scored. changes to the Laws of Cricket. Scorers Committee – Merilyn Fowler

I start with a big to not only join, but grow and I sincerely thank the current “Congratulations” to our develop into a strong support committee members of inaugural scorer members who base providing training and Christine Bennison, Kay have this year brought up 20 assistance to scorers, not only Wilcoxon, Sue Woodhouse and years of membership with the around NSW, but worldwide, Ian Wright for their dedication Association. I can honestly say with our resources being and ongoing efforts over the that even a few years before accessed from all corners of past year. Furthermore, I thank we joined, I would never have Australia and the globe. This is a Christine Byrnes who has believed that we would be great testament to our training contributed to our meetings in the position we are now. resources and recognition of this year also. There are so many people the consistent hard work and who should be acknowledged effort put in by the committee We had a change of ex-officio for initially believing in the members and our volunteer Director this year with Bill scorers becoming accepted accredited scorer trainers over Hendricks taking over from as members into NSWCUSA to the last 20 years. Personally, Geoff Garland in the role. start with, let alone the work I am so proud of how far we Thanks go to Geoff who worked it has taken by others behind have come from those early with our committee for several the scenes to keep the support days as a steering committee, years and we welcome Bill to going for us over these 20 meeting in the Kelleher’s our ranks and look forward to years. Two people in particular lounge room in Artarmon, and working with him again next that must be mentioned are every member of the scorers year. Peter Hughes and Darren committee over the last 20 Goodger, both of whom have years should be proud of their Special mention is made of provided the scorers arm of our contribution towards the the Board appointed winner Association with support and success of our place within the of the Malcolm Gorham assistance that has enabled us Association now. Scorers Award this year, Sue

66 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Woodhouse. Sue has been to score representative We are extremely fortunate a long-time member of the matches this season. We are to have such a committed scorers committee, but of more very fortunate to have lots of and knowledgeable team of relevance to the award, she is a opportunities in NSW to score trainers to deliver our scorers passionate and devoted scorer representative games at all training courses… thank you! and member of the Blacktown levels, which sees more scorers Cricket Club in the NSW given the chance to develop The Annual Convention was Premier Cricket Competition their skills here, than in any the perfect start to our season where she scores for first grade other state in Australia. with lots of information as well as the Poidevin Gray regarding the changes to the team. You will never find Sue On the point of development Laws along with entertaining very far away from anyone of scorers, we again travelled and informative guest needing a hand around the State wide to facilitate scorer speakers. We were extremely club. She is always the first training courses this year, lucky to have Gerard Abood, person to put her hand up to including courses at Dubbo, Darren Goodger, Simon volunteer and make herself Newcastle, Taree and Sydney, Lightbody, Alan Mantle and available for any training for which I sincerely thank our Ben Treloar contribute to our courses around the State or wonderful team of trainers program along with sessions for any representative games who continue to give their time led by scorer member Darren needing a scorer, regardless of and expertise so willingly. Lots Mattison and committee the level, venue or time. Sue of work went into the updating member Ian Wright. On behalf is a deserved winner of the of the scorer training resources of the scorer members present award and we congratulate in the off-season to bring them I thank you all, not only for her on her success. in line with the changes to the your valued insights and Laws and the trainers took all knowledge, but also for giving I also take this opportunity of this on board and seamlessly everyone a break from having to congratulate all the scorer incorporated these changes to listen to me! members who were selected into the training presentations.

Scorers at the Convention

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 67 The Convention is always a Stewart from Regal Video to most just how far that much anticipated event on Productions at Richmond support extends, I know that the calendar of those scorer (Tel: 0419 491 586) for his without it we’d be in a very members who attend and I assistance and sponsorship in different position right now encourage anyone who has copying training material for … so a HUGE thank you! To either never been, or not been us for our training resources. our Board, thank you for your for a long time, to come along Ian provides a great service continued backing of me as and join in the fun … it’s both including the transfer of old Chair of this Committee and educational and enjoyable movies (any format) onto for maintaining the scorers’ and we’d love to see you there. DVD as well as the filming and arm of our Association. Finally, Our theme for this year is “Get production of wedding videos a big thank you to my husband, Your Game Brain On” and the and other social and corporate Nick, and my children, Graeme program is looking great. We events. I have personally and Rebecca, whose ongoing are heading to Wagga Wagga enjoyed the benefit of Ian’s love and support enable me for the Convention this year work for nearly 15 years and to continue to function in the and, for those of us already can vouch for both his quality role of Chair of the Scorers booked in, we can’t wait! and his competitive rates. Committee (along with my other roles) … even when I’m The other enjoyable social A big thanks to Troy and Nic for tired and grumpy from staying function we have each year is everything they do to help us up too late working on “cricket the scorers’ luncheon which out over the year … from my stuff”! sees scorer members get stressed pleas for help at the together in the middle of the Convention to short notice I wish you all the very best for non-playing season to have of training courses needing the non-playing season. a catch up over lunch. Last a gazillion resource packs, year we enjoyed a lovely meal nothing is too much trouble at the Golden Wheel Chinese for them and I personally Restaurant in Eastwood and appreciate their patience and we’ll be meeting there again assistance. Also to Darren, for this year’s gathering. I hope your ongoing support to both to see you there. me and the scorers in this Association is second to none The committee has been and whilst it may be unknown involved in updating material for the Association’s new “Because scorers count …” website as well as a number of other “behind the scenes” projects this year. I’m always happy to hear from our members if there is anything you’d like to raise with us. You can email me direct on [email protected] … I look forward to hearing from you, even if it’s just a hello from someone I haven’t touched base with for a while.

I take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank Ian Convention 2017

68 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Social Committee – Gaurav Desai

The big raffle at the annual dinner saw the following members bag some great prizes, Congratulations to those that won prizes:

1st Prize – Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb for 2 – Jitendra Parikh 2nd Prize – Ziegler and Brown BBQ Bundle – Paul Farrell 3rd Prize – Richie Benaud Memorabilia – Marc Nickl 4th Prize – Hamper (Gourmet Basket) – Aidan Hughes 5th Prize – Samsung Sound Bar and Subwoofer – Claire Polosak 6th Prize – Nutri Ninja IQ – Kim Norris 7th Prize – Red Balloon Gift Voucher $100 – Mark Hughes 8th Prize – NSWCUSA Gift Voucher $100 – Graham Chudleigh

The social committee will continue to try and organise events in the coming year. Thanks once again everyone for the contributions towards the success of the committee.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 69 SECTION FOUR: Education and Development Training – Darren Goodger

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself” John Dewey

It was a significant challenge Thank you to the following Paul Dilley, Neil Findlay, Geoff for the Association to deliver members who facilitated Garland, Graeme Glazebrook, training on the new 2017 Code courses: Anthony Hobson, Mark of the Laws of Cricket. It was Hughes, Kim Norris, Troy one the Association’s training Laurie Borg, Graham Penman, Claire Polosak, Phil team rose to, facilitating 20 Chudleigh, Gary Crombie, Rainger, Glen Stubbings, Ben Laws courses across New South Greg Davidson, David Dilley, Treloar. Wales. The team exceeded expectations.

Courses were held at:

• Albury • Armidale • Bowral • Cootamundra • Cricket NSW (3 courses) • Dubbo • Granville • Kempsey • Lismore • Narrabri • Newcastle (2 courses) • Orange • Ourimbah • Parramatta • Scone • Tamworth • Wollongong John Evans and Mitch Claydon

70 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 All did a great job with regards outstanding support of our • Administration Manager to their preparation and members, individually and Troy Penman whose delivery. Their efforts and time collectively. commitment, dedication were appreciated by the course and professionalism are participants. The standard of • NSWCUSA trainers who commended and respected. the courses being facilitated facilitated the Laws of Cricket The Association owes Troy a is very high – full credit to the courses, and the various great deal for his support of trainers for seeking excellence other training programs, education and development and constantly improving their held across New South Wales initiatives. He is an presentation and teaching during the year. Our trainers outstanding administrator. skills. do a great job and their efforts are valued as they undertake • Administration Officer Nic The course participant this work for the Association Bills for his support with the numbers were excellent on a volunteer basis. organisation of all education and development programs. across the State due to the • Bill Hendricks for facilitating hard work on the ground Nic has streamlined our a quality session for new course registration and by local volunteers who are umpires. acknowledged here with umpire availability processes thanks for their excellent • Claire Polosak for her and is commended for support and organisation: excellent work in the female his professionalism and engagement space. enthusiasm. Nic brings great Ken Bakon, Stephen Blomfield, energy to his role and he is • The Country Zone Umpire a fine asset for NSWCUSA. Ken Brooks, John Burgoyne, Representatives who do Gary Crombie, Paul Dilley, His support with resource a fantastic job promoting preparation is appreciated. Steve Eccles, James Figallo, umpiring and for their Ian Findlay, Neil Findlay, organisation of the various • Mark Hughes and Claire Alan Hollebrandse, Pat Holt, courses held in the past Polosak for driving the Pat Kerin, Don Maisey, Luke year. They also advance the change required with the Meppem, Kim Norris, Dan benefits of being a member NSWCUSA Laws Examination O’Connor, Peter Singh, David of NSWCUSA. so the questions are relevant Single, Lachlan Walker, David and in line with the 2017 Went. • Affiliated Umpire Code. Associations which hosted A vote of thanks is offered to training courses during the • The Examination Committee the following for their support year. has done a great job of NSWCUSA training: providing thought-provoking • All members of the External questionnaires on Laws and • The NSWCUSA Board of Communications Team at PCs. Directors for contributing Cricket NSW for publicising positively and significantly to umpiring through the Cricket • Merilyn Fowler who the Association’s education NSW web page and social continues to be a world and development initiatives. media. leader in developing scorer education programs and • Cricket Australia for the • Jim Robson at Cricket training materials. provision of the Umpire NSW for coordinating the Service Grant which use of the Auditorium for • All members who have contributes significantlyumpire training courses and acted as mentors for others to training, education and development programs. during the season. Sharing development programs. Jim’s support and flexibility experience to benefit others • Alan Mantle from Enhance is acknowledged and can lead to growth and Mind Performance for his appreciated. be a source of personal satisfaction.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 71 • The NSW Premier Cricket approach their preparation selection in Cricket Australia Umpire Observer Panel of with a genuine commitment programs in the years to Graham Chudleigh, Errol to improving their knowledge come. Assisting these, and all Cranney, Bob Davis, Mark and thereby serving cricket to umpires, to achieve their goals Grant and Graham Reed – a professional standard. is a challenge to which we are their commitment to the committed. role has been appreciated. In an education and Their useful and considered development sense the We hope to see as many as feedback and support assists Association remains possible at the Convention the umpires with their growth committed to delivering high at Wagga Wagga on 11-12 and development. They make quality training for prospective August 2018, refreshed and a most positive difference. umpires and scorers, and ready to go for 2018-19. ongoing development Thank you to all for supporting • Darren Foster and Glen opportunities for members. the Association’s training, Stubbings for facilitating the We look forward, as a training education and development Rules Nights for NSW Premier team, to delivering sessions initiatives and may all members Cricket umpires. Both did that will engage, educate and enjoy the season ahead and an exceptional job in rising assist our members in their your involvement in cricket. to the challenge with a new development in the 2018-19 Code of Laws. season and beyond. • Members of the Association who assisted at different It is an exciting time for the stages throughout the Association and we are blessed season, there are too many to have wonderful talent to mention here, but to those officiating professional cricket who served and supported matches, along with a number the Association in the of emerging prospects who will education and development push hard for representative space a vote of sincere thanks is offered. Where would we “The most important attitude that can be found is the desire to be without the support of our go on learning” John Dewey volunteers? • Cricket NSW General Manager, Cricket Performance, David Moore, for his inclusiveness, interest in and support of NSWCUSA training initiatives.

All members of the Association who undertook training on the changes to the Laws in preparation for the 2017- 18 season are thanked and commended. We owe it to the players to know the Laws and PCs to the highest possible standard. It is our core business and I am proud of how NSWCUSA members Kim Norris teaching at the Convention

72 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Umpire Educator - Female Engagement - Claire Polosak Cricket Australia Community Courses

This year I conducted eight Community Officiating Workshops around NSW. I am pleased to have conducted four in the metropolitan area, and four in regional areas.

Metropolitan areas Month Regional areas Month SCG October 2017 Dubbo December 2017 SCG February 2018 Tamworth December 2017 St George District February 2018 Maclean February 2017 SCG April 2018 Goulburn February 2017

This year, there have been a total of 94 Feedback from the community courses carried participants, of which 26 were female attendees. out has been overwhelmingly positive. Of the 74 All attendees have been updated to the Cricket participants, 56 have completed the feedback Australia Community Officiating Accreditation survey presented. There are 10 questions in the level. The number of females in New South survey that are aimed to establish if anything Wales who are now at this level of accreditation in the workshop can be improved, in either the is 83. The next goal will be working towards content or the delivery of the course. having more females umpiring in senior cricket competitions around the state, and upgrading these females to the next step in the Cricket Australia Accreditation program.

“I am satisfied with the course overall”

0 Strongly agree Agree Partly agree and Disagree Strongly disagree disagree

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 73 Thank you to everyone who has assisted in the facilitation of the workshops around the state.

Participants at the workshop in Goulburn Umpiring Appointments Sydney Cricket Association – Men’s and Women’s Competitions This season there was a total She finished her season with of 91 umpire appointments a semi-final in a fourth grade filled by females in the various fixture as well as a U11 Grand Sydney Cricket Association Final match. competitions. This includes 17 in the Men’s competition U15 and U18 Female State and 74 in the Women’s Challenge competitions. The above- mentioned appointments do The U15 Female State not include any SCA matches Bev Mylchreest and Elisabeth Challenge (15-16) and the U18 to which Claire Polosak was Houston Female State Challenge were appointed. Elisabeth O’Dwyer played at Raby. For the first umpired one of the semi-finals Parramatta District Cricket time ever in NSW umpiring, in the Women’s third grade T20 Association we could appoint a solely competition. Thank you to Troy female umpire panel to the Penman and John Colwell for In addition to umpiring in the U15 Competition. Annette allowing these opportunities SCA competitions, Manjinder MacKenzie, Elisabeth Houston, for these umpires. Sandhu also umpired in the Elizabeth O’Dwyer and Katie Junior and Senior competitions Collins were involved. Also for Central Coast in the Parramatta District the U18 State Challenge saw Cricket Association. She Michelle Evans and Elizabeth The Central Coast Cricket umpired in a U16 semi-final, O’Dwyer involved with these Competition has also seen as well as U15 and a Senior B6 games as well. 2 female umpires officiating Grand Final. regularly in their competition, Cricket Australia which culminated in Beverly Northern District Cricket Mylchreest and Elisabeth Association NSWCUSA was privileged Houston umpiring together to have Cricket Australia in the 7th Grade Grand Final Katie Collins has also been offer many opportunities for in March. Thank you to James umpiring regularly in the female umpires from NSW. Figallo for the opportunities Northern District Cricket Annette MacKenzie and for these umpires. Association and the Northern Kirsten Funston were invited Cricket Union Competitions.

74 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 to attend the U18 Female during the pre-season; mid- National Championships, held season and a season wrap up in Canberra in late November with each umpire individually. 2017. Michelle Evans and The preseason workshop Annette again were invited involved seven new female along to the U15 Female umpires and featured special National Championships, presentations by three experts held in Adelaide in January throughout the day. We 2018. All three umpires thank them for their time and Participants at the decision- performed admirably for their selflessness in sharing their making workshop first National Championship knowledge. experiences. The season end workshop was • Former Australian player less of a workshop, and more Cricket Australia also provides Michelle Goszko shared her of an individual catch up with a female umpire scholarship. experience with umpires, each of the females who were There are seven available, and and the importance of regularly umpiring during the ideally there is a scholarship creating positive relationship year. We talked about their holder from each state. If there with players, as well as the year, and areas of which they is not enough from each state, characteristics that she needed to improve and the then there is the opportunity believed made umpires stand beginning of development for multiple scholarships to out over others. plans for the off season, in preparation for next season. be awarded to the states as • Alan Mantle, from Enhance All appear to be keen and well. NSW were successful Mind Performance also wanting to improve and come in receiving three out of the presented to the participants back next year! seven available- Michelle his introduction to sports Evans, Annette MacKenzie and psychology session. Kirsten Funston (who has since The above achievements of moved to Western Australia). • NSW Premier Cricket Panel the umpires cannot happen The scholarship money was 1 umpire Berend du Plessis without the people responsible used to send Michelle and presented tips for new for the appointments to Annette to Adelaide in January. umpires, as well as guidance provide the opportunities The remainder of the money is for dealing with the ever for them to practice their spent on ways to develop each controversial LBW appeal. umpiring. Thank you to John individual umpiring, as such Colwell, Darren Goodger, the programs are very specific The participants also practiced James Figallo, Homer Paxton to the individuals. their skills in a net session with and Troy Penman for providing Female Umpire Development a local cricket team. This was the games for these umpires to Sessions an invaluable experience, as be involved with. Also for the for many it was their first time umpires who have stood with standing ‘as an umpire’. a female umpire this season, for many of you it would have Eight female umpires attended been the first time this was a the mid-season workshop, possibility, thank you to those which was centered around that have been supportive and the decision-making process provided feedback to your new Umpires for the U15 Female and we are thankful to Darren partners. Thank you to Darren National Championships, Goodger for facilitating the Goodger and the Board. Adelaide January 2018 session. The feedback from the umpires is that they Throughout the season there immediately could put into were three development place the strategies around sessions held for female decision making routines to umpires. The first one was improve their umpiring.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 75 Annual Convention – Bede Sajowitz “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” Benjamin Franklin The third weekend of August us to the end of the book with price of admission alone! We saw NSWCUSA members the players’ conduct laws (41 were intrigued by stories from descend on Bankstown Sports and 42) in the afternoon. his decades of involvement Club for the 2017 Annual with cricket and looking Convention, which provided Opening the floor up for around the room there were a weekend full of educational questions was always going smiles all around. materials, guest speakers to provide the occasional and the latest in the world of googly for our knowledgeable Some players may like to say we cricket officiating. presenters, but in a room are blind as can be, but Pierre full of umpires there were Elmurr was on-call to assist There was plenty to cover as the answers aplenty. No question with somewhat rectifying that implementation of the 2017 was left unanswered across with an intriguing presentation Code grew ever closer, with the weekend in a display of concerning our sight and numerous material changes collaborative learning that things we should know to the Laws to learn and benefitted us all. about our eyes to maximise unlearn. To cover the various performance. law changes and restructuring There were more than law of the Laws we received six changes that were worthy Simon Lightbody was the 82nd fantastic presentations, which of discussion over the NSWCUSA member to umpire covered the law book from weekend though. To open at first-class level and he gave front to back. the convention, we heard us insight to what happens from Tony Wilds about the in the world of professional Kim Norris presented the first importance of teamwork and cricket, recounting his set of laws, from 1-12, in the how to best perform as the Sheffield Shield debut from morning session of day one third team both on and off the the Tasmania and Western before Greg Davidson covered field. Australia match at Blundstone Laws 13-23 after morning Arena in February. tea. Ben Treloar picked up the baton for Laws 24-31 after It’s always fascinating hearing the luncheon interval and another perspective and handed it to Berend Du Plessis from Scott Rodgie’s view of who closed out the day with a umpires from the other side well-crafted questionnaire to of the stumps, we learnt what give us a gauge of where we players are looking for in their stood with our knowledge and Tony Carr and Andrew Coates umpires in terms of qualities understanding of Code 2017. and attributes. The Mosman After information overload, first grade captain was an Gerard Abood took the floor to comic relief came in the form excellent speaker, focusing on answer many appeals, covering of beloved cricketing media the key themes of consistency, the dismissal laws (32-40) in personality Kerry O’Keeffe who respect and composure. the morning session of day did not disappoint – his iconic He encouraged umpires to two before Claire Polosak took laugh was almost worth the embrace and act on feedback.

76 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 He also sought feedback from honour of closing yet another the convention dinner. the umpires. It was a polished convention and declaring • All presenters for their time and intriguing presentation, the season open as our first in preparation and delivery, obviously appreciated by our matches grew ever closer. the presentations were of a members. very high standard. The weekend was enjoyed Friend of the association, by each and every one of the • Bill Massingham for being Alan Mantle (Enhance Mind 192 attendees with a splendid the convention MC. “Bull” did Performance), presented on dinner and drinks put on for a great job. maintaining self-belief, which us on the Saturday evening • The Social Committee is undoubtedly a key factor at Bankstown Oval providing for the organisation of the in ensuring you are mentally a great opportunity for us convention raffle. prepared and able to perform to reacquaint ourselves with • Merchandise Officer, John at your peak. each other and look forward to Evans, and his team of the summer ahead. volunteer helpers. They did a Anthony Hobson prepared fantastic job with setting up and shared a report on a book On behalf of the Association the merchandise room and called Legacy, a page turner thanks are offered to – with the merchandise sales. which details the philosophies • All members who attend the John is a tireless worker for behind the all-conquering All convention for their positive NSWCUSA. Blacks and how they can be approach and attitude. applied beyond the rugby field The 2017 convention was – not least of all for us umpires. • Troy Penman and Nic Bills busy and successful. We The challenge is to always for all their hard work in look forward to this year’s improve, to always get better. organising the Convention. convention in Wagga Wagga • Merilyn Fowler who on the weekend of 11-12 Simon Taufel and Darren organised and resourced the August 2018. Goodger also presented, convention for our scorers. updating the crowd with on- • Brian Freedman and goings at Cricket Australia Bankstown District Cricket and Cricket NSW respectively Club for use of the Stephen and informed us of what we and Mark Waugh Pavilion for could expect from the season ahead and what the governing bodies would like to see in high-performing umpires. Simon spoke about how assessment drives behaviour in updating members on the Cricket Australia appointment, assessment and selection strategy. Darren spoke about how the best umpires and leaders are branded by what they do using case study examples of achievers among the membership of NSWCUSA.

Association Life Member and Patron Dick French had the Claire Polosak and Ben Treloar

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 77 Merchandise – John Evans

Our year again began at the To the Board of Directors, To Troy Penman, thanks for the Annual Convention which was thanks for your understanding administrative support you held again at the Bankstown and support for the provide it is always welcomed. Sports Club. I wish to thank merchandise function, it is Your understanding and all those who assisted me in greatly appreciated. To Darren advice is always well received. moving the stock from the Goodger, well what can I say. van up to the allocated room ‘Excellence personified’. Darren To my wife Rosemary, I offer within the club to show/sell has been very supportive to my gratitude for your patience the merchandise. the merchandise system over and assistance. Your help with the years and his assistance the postage on Thursdays is Special mention to the back- and advice is taken very always appreciated. room staff of the Sports Club seriously. I do enjoy running for making the transition a very well-oiled machine and I am looking forward to seeing run so smoothly, both at the it is attributed to the guys you all in Wagga Wagga for the beginning of the Convention mentioned above. 2018 Convention, enjoy your and at the finish, your assistance off season. was very much appreciated. Also my heartfelt thanks goes out to Ray Marshall and Bill Howard, without their tireless efforts across the weekend the merchandising area would not function. To the members who also assisted to unload and load the van, your help is very much appreciated. Because of these wonderful volunteers we had a very successful sales weekend and I look forward to doing business at Wagga Wagga in August.

To Laurie Borg and Brett McMillan thanks for giving up your time to assist me with the stocktake. With your friendliness and understanding we managed to have a successful year.

To Nic Bills I offer my thanks for his willingness to strive to achieve the best. Nic is ever so helpful and certainly makes my tenure much more enjoyable, thanks Nic. Gerard Abood and Paul Wilson walk out for play

78 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Social Appointments – Ian Wright

2017-18 has again been The SCG XI hosted the appointments when there was a busy season with many inaugural Global Spirit of short notice of the game given requests for umpires to be Cricket Competition involving (particularly when I was busy provided for pre-season trial local clubs, Cricketers Club involved in scoring duties). matches, social games, school of India, Hong Kong Cricket cricket, NSW Districts Cricket Club, Singapore Cricket Club I encourage any member to Inter-association games and and Marylebone Cricket Club. volunteer for social match other matches outside of Umpires were appointed to appointments, particularly our the usual Premier, Shires, Bradman Oval Bowral, the newer members, and those Women’s cricket and Masters SCG and Riverview College for that are not umpiring in the competitions. these games. Premier or Shires Competitions. From time to time I’m able to In excess of 300 umpire Umpires were appointed to appoint umpires to matches appointments were made both the Marist Boys Carnival on prestigious grounds during the season. Generally, (Campbelltown) and NSW including the SCG, Bradman matches were either T20 Secondary Girls (Hawkesbury Oval, Spotless Stadium and format or 50 over limited overs region). Blacktown International Sports format. Park. The Sydney Sixers also hosted The season began with a large the Sixers Smash over several Contact with umpires by number of pre-season practice weeks involving a shortened email was regularly used, and matches for Premier and Shires form of the game for each it provides a very convenient clubs. We were able to meet match. means of communication to nearly all requests for umpires notify games, and to accept for the three weeks leading up It is usually difficult to find appointments. I would to the season. These matches umpires to fulfil requestsencourage all umpires to allow many of our members for umpires on Saturdays, as establish an email address. to have the opportunity to get many of our members are Any members who are not on some valuable match practice already committed to Premier my email list, please send me before the season proper or Shires matches. My thanks your email address and I will commences. to Troy Penman who advised add you. Any member who is Umpires were provided for of umpires not umpiring on no longer umpiring or does the Rawson Cup, Sydney Uni Saturdays. I also appreciated not wish to be offered games Colleges carnival (many of the help of Dr John Colwell, other than their Premier or these games needed to be who assisted with advising Shires appointments, please rescheduled), Primary Club details of umpires not already send me an email to request matches, SCG XI games and appointed to Women’s your removal from my list. Corporate Games carnivals. matches. Thanks also to There were also a high number Darren Goodger and Troy To the organisers of matches, of Green Shield trial matches Penman for their assistance please allow at least a few days, to which umpires were in advising details of matches preferably a week, to organise appointed. seeking umpires. Darren and the appointment of umpires. Troy also coordinated several Whilst we were usually able

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 79 to organise umpires at short umpires at short notice, but for $135 this season. notice the more time available, higher standard games more the better chance of finding notice is preferred. If possible, My thanks to all umpires someone for your matches. it is preferred that payment be and scorers who accepted Sufficient notice of matches, made on the day of the match. appointments to the various also helps ensure that umpires games throughout the season. of an appropriate standard are The recommended fees for appointed. I can usually find Social Matches remained at Observers – Bob Davis

During the 2017-18 season, six the umpires’ performance. things suggested by off-field Observers (Graham Most captains understand observers to umpires, Reed, Errol Cranney, Bill the role of the observer, especially those early in their Hendricks, Graham Chudleigh, and provide thoughtful and career, include: Bob Davis and Mark Grant) constructive comments for • The presentation of any have been observing umpires the development of umpires. decision establishes the officiating in NSW Premier Captains continue to comment umpire’s level of respect Cricket matches. The first five favourably on the year-on-year among the players; any of these are themselves former improvement in the standard appearance of indecision is umpires, and Mark, a highly- of umpiring, especially in the undesirable. Stand still while respected former Grade team lower grades, a tribute to our considering an appeal, and captain, provides valuable Association’s Education and when giving the decision, insight from the player’s Development team. and even for a moment or two perspective. The assistance of afterwards. Any movement Laurie Borg as an observer for The observers aim is to ensure forwards or backwards some rounds is acknowledged that newer umpires have a may give the perception of and appreciated. sound grounding in basic uncertainty to players and umpiring techniques, on which spectators, and “finger speed” 355 observations, of 146 to build more advanced ones. is critical – not too fast, not umpires, were made during We assist more experienced too slow. When giving not- the season; this was some umpires with the finer details out, a slight shake of the head 10% more than last season. of best practice, including the ensures that all players and Observers usually discuss “one-percenters” which occur spectators are aware of your what they have seen with in unusual circumstances. decision. Don’t look at your the umpires at the end of a counter until well after the session, or of the day’s play, to We are pleased to continue decision has been made. provide immediate feedback, to report the high levels of suggestions, advice and preparation, teamwork and • When you give a batsman encouragement to the umpires communication amongst the out, look him in the eye as observed, and to provide an umpires; these characteristics you raise your finger. This opportunity for them to ask are essential and evident at the gives the impression to all the questions. higher grades, and over the players that you are confident season umpires have clearly with your decision. Don’t Observers will usually speak been working at improving look at the ground or fiddle informally with one or both these skills. with your counter. captains during a match, • If an explanation for a to get their thoughts on Some of the more common decision is sought by a player,

80 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 provide a concise response: captains tell their teammates to officiate his/her first match an excellent decision can be about any decisions made. A at a higher grade. ruined by a poor explanation. united presentation by both Never offer an explanation umpires gives the strong The Observers are the (either verbal or by gesture) impression that we are a Selectors for the NSW Premier unless asked. coherent team. Cricket umpire panels, and for • Always watch the play • When at the bowler’s end, the appointment of umpires to until after the ball has gone and the batsmen start to the finals series. The Observers dead before looking at your run, walk briskly to a position take this duty very seriously, counter; the number on square of the pitch, in line and with so many excellent the counter is always less with the batting crease. Aim umpires available for the NSW important than a possible to be there, and with your Premier competition, this is no run-out. head still, when the batsmen easy task. complete the first run, ready We thank all the umpires in • Likewise, always wait until NSW Premier Cricket for the after the ball is dead before to adjudicate on a short run or run-out. spirit in which our activities signalling to the scorers. have been received. We are • At all times, especially during • Be careful not to give grateful for your understanding a change of over, at least one ambiguous signals to your of our role, and appreciate of the umpires should be partner when you are at the your support throughout the watching the pitch. If you striker’s end: stand with your season. We are especially are the umpire moving to hands beside or behind you; grateful to the State Umpire square leg, linger near the hands together in front of Manager, Darren Goodger, and pitch to keep an eye on it, as you could be inadvertently the administration team (Troy well as the players and the interpreted by your partner and Nic), for their support and ball, until your partner arrives as an indication that the encouragement throughout at the bowler’s end, when batsman had hit the ball with the season. this duty is handed over, and his bat. you can walk to square leg. • Always be ready to help You shouldn’t write in your your partner: regular eye notebook while waiting for contact during each over, and your partner to take control; unambiguous and reliable your principal task is to signals for all common events, monitor the pitch, ball and present the appearance of players. teamwork to captains and • If the ball hits the fence hard, players. When at the striker’s or disappears from view, or end, between deliveries, turn strikes concrete, asphalt, or a little towards your partner, Berend du Plessis in action other solid surface, one of so that you will see any signal the umpires must inspect from the bowler’s end umpire. the ball on its return to the field, to ensure that (1) it’s the It is rewarding to Observers same ball, and (2) so that the when we hear that the umpire knows the state of the information provided has ball. been helpful to an umpire, and suggestions have been • When talking with captains, considered and implemented always do so together, and where appropriate. We are without other players or always pleased when an officials present; let theumpire gets the opportunity Geoff Verco in action

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 81 Facebook & Webpage – Nic Bills

With the ever-growing The new webpage went live About us: world of social media, news in June 2017, and provides * Board and resources have the members and the general * Management ability to reach the general public with a wealth of * Contact details public instantly. NSWCUSA information about the uses its Facebook page to Association and umpiring in For the benefit of members promote the Association, general. once they have ‘logged in’ to significant appointments The following can be found the webpage they are able of members as well as any to access a greater breadth relevant information. This on the webpage, and viewed by anyone who visits the of material, including the information reaches a merchandise store to obtain much bigger audience than website; Resources include: clothing and other items, such regular correspondence as as membership renewal at the it is accessible by all users of * NSWCUSA News click of a button. Facebook. I would like to thank * Gallery Bede Sajowitz for his efforts * Annual Reports over the past season. Bede was * In Black and White happy to accept a role in which * Links he was given Administration * Upcoming Events rights to the Association page, * Development Material keeping the page active and up to date with members’ achievements.

During season 2017-18 Bede developed the page and increased our exposure to the wider community, his hard work this season has seen the page progress from 1,917 ‘Likes’ to 2,091 ‘Likes’ since the last Annual Report, which means more people viewing NSWCUSA information. This season has also seen the Association promote its Sydney based training courses on not only the NSWCUSA Facebook page, but also on the Cricket NSW Facebook page as well. This can be linked to an increased number of attendees at these training courses, and the increased number of Ordinary Membership applications to the Association. Ian Herbert and Steve O’Shaughnessy

82 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Liaison Officer – Neil Findlay As usual, each Affiliated training and development Granville, Kempsey, Lismore, Association was invited to with the focus being on the Newcastle (twice), Narrabri, report on its activities to implementation of the 2017 Orange, Scone, Tamworth and the Board and to the wider Code of the Laws of Cricket. Wollongong. membership of NSWCUSA. • Illawarra CUA and It is disappointing that so Newcastle District CUA have The Zone Umpire few of the Affiliates again formed Facebook pages Representatives who responded to this invitation. to communicate with their coordinate umpiring in However, in the reports that membership. country New South Wales on were received there were a behalf of Country Cricket NSW number points of interest: Once again, NSWCUSA was and NSWCUSA should also be represented at the majority of recognised. Their important • Having made significant role involves coordinating contributions to their the Annual General Meetings of the Affiliated Associations, training courses, identifying respective Associations, Geoff suitable candidates for Zone Hasler (President, Hornsby with Board Directors and Zone Umpire Representatives umpiring opportunities and for Ku-ring-ai and Hills District furthering Country pathways CUA) and Norm Stanton attending a total of 25 AGM’s. These visits offer a significant and making appointments to (Secretary, Southern Zone various Zone competitions. CUA) have both stepped opportunity for the direct sharing of information and They were particularly busy down from their respective in the pre-season helping to roles. concerns between the Affiliates and Board representatives. organise and facilitate many • Life Membership of their It is important that Affiliated of the training courses on respective Associations has Associations provide early the 2017 Code of the Laws of been awarded to Lawrie notice of their AGM’s so that Cricket conducted throughout Daley (Sutherland Shire Board representatives can the country. Zone Umpire CUA) and Trevor Schokman attend as many meetings as Representatives for 2017-18 (Sydney Shires CUA). possible. were – Gary Crombie (Central • Outstanding umpiring North), Paul Dilley (North milestones have been The Executive and office- Coast), Neil Findlay (Illawarra), achieved by Pat Kerin bearers of the AffiliatedGreg Jones (Western), Pat (Cootamundra District Associations play a significant Kerin OAM (Riverina), Don CUA) – 500 matches; Brian role in the development of Maisey (Central Coast), Kim Druery (Illawarra CUA), Keith umpiring in both metropolitan Norris (Newcastle) and Lachlan McDonald (Newcastle District and regional areas and Walker/John Burgoyne CUA), Kim Norris (Newcastle their efforts should be(Southern). Lachlan replaced District CUA), Steve Saye acknowledged. In particular, Bruce Whiteman as Southern (Illawarra CUA) – 300 matches. their strong support of training Zone Umpire Representative and development courses after Bruce, who had served as • Illawarra CUA has continued Zone Umpire Representative its annual umpire exchange offered by NSWCUSA has been important. Training courses from 2000-01, sadly passed with New Zealand’s Central away during 2016-17. Districts CUSA and plans on the 2017 Code of the Laws of Cricket were conducted are already in place for next Principal Membership of the season. across the State at venues as widely apart as Albury, NSWCUSA was awarded to • All Affiliates have continued Armidale, Bowral, Central three members of Affiliated to place an emphasis on Coast, Cootamundra, Dubbo, Associations at the NSWCUSA

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 83 Annual General Meeting. in Inverell and on the South Associations, with a good Congratulations are extended Coast and soon afterwards number from country areas to Stephen Blomfield (Sydney the Country Final was played present as usual. A highlight Shires CUA), Sam Rees at Bradman Oval in Bowral. of the evening was the (Tamworth District CUA) and Graeme Glazebrook (Western) presentation of two prestigious David Went (Far North Coast and Neil Smith (Riverina) were awards to members of country CUSA) on this well deserved the appointed umpires for Affiliated Associations. For the recognition. Each of them has the Final. During October and third successive year, Graeme been a member of NSWCUSA November, the Preliminary Glazebrook (Mitchell CUA) for more than 15 years and in Rounds of the Plan B Regional was the well-deserved winner this time, has made significant T20 Bash competition were of the Country Umpire of the contributions to his particular played as round robins at Coffs Year Award, while John Pearce Association as an umpire and Harbour, Griffith, Maitland and (Coffs Harbour and District as an administrator. Orange and subsequently the CUA) received the EF Wykes Semi-Finals and the Final of OAM Association Medal both In August, the NSWCUSA the competition were played for his commitment to his local Annual Convention was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground Association and for his various at Bankstown Sports Club in in December. The Country umpiring achievements. Sydney. The program with its Colts Carnival took place focus on the 2017 Code of the in Tamworth in December. In closing, I would like to thank Laws of Cricket offered the In January, the Australian all Affiliated Associations for usual outstanding training Country Championships were continuing their involvement and development and was held in Geraldton, Western with the NSW Cricket Umpires excellent preparation for the Australia with both Men’s and and Scores Association. I 2017-18 season. A highlight Women’s competitions again would also like to express my was the presentation by being conducted. Graeme appreciation for the ongoing former Australian Test player, Glazebrook was the selected support of the NSWCUSA Kerry O’Keeffe. It was pleasing New South Wales umpire for Board of Directors and the that country Affiliates were the Championships and he tireless efforts of Darren well represented and that their officiated in the Men’s T20 Final. Goodger (Executive Officer members could experience Also in January, there were two and State Umpiring Manager), both the fine professional junior Carnivals – the Under Troy Penman (Administration development and the 16 Bradman Cup in Bowral Manager) and Nic Bills warm camaraderie of fellow and the Under 14 Kookaburra (Administration Officer). Their NSWCUSA members. Cup in Armidale. Country ready assistance and genuine Umpires Adviser Ian Thomas, interest in the Affiliated Once again, Country Cricket State Director of Umpiring Associations is greatly valued. NSW conducted several Darren Goodger and former major competitions across Country Panel members Neil the State with Country Panel Findlay and Kim Norris acted and selected Zone umpires as umpire observers at these officiating. The Under 17’s various competitions and all State Challenge was held in umpires concerned benefited Coffs Harbour in August and from their observations and was followed in October by the support. Country Women’s Under 15 and Under 18 Championships The NSWCUSA Annual Dinner held in Raymond Terrace. In held at Bankstown in April November, the NSW Country was again well attended by Championships were held members of the Affiliated

84 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 SECTION FIVE: Zones and Affiliates Central Coast – Don Maisey

Introduction Affiliated Umpire 5th Grade Bruce Baldwin Associations within the & Hamish Another season on the Central Zone Millen Coast has drawn to a close and 6th Grade Lyle Fry & Joe it is with pleasure that I submit There is only one Umpires Dowden Association in the Central my Central Coast Zone report 7th Grade Elisabeth Coast Zone, that being the for season 2017-18. Houston & Bev Central Coast Cricket Umpires’ Mylchreest This season has been very Association. 8th Grade Andy Baldwin busy, with our normal two- day competition combined Finals Appointments 9th Grade Malcolm with a one-day limited over Emerson & competition, a T20 competition Unlike last season, this season’s Geoff Peebles and an U21 competition finals were not affected by the played under T20 rules. Due weather, congratulations to to the reduced calendar this Graeme Wearne on officiating Two-Day Final: season, the T20 and U21 his first 1st Grade final and to competitions were all played all who took part in the finals We off our thanks to Andy on Sundays and a number of series. Baldwin, who filled in for us in one-day competition matches 8th Grade. were also played on Sundays. 1st Grade James Figallo The Entrance Club was With so many matches, our & Graeme successful in defeating resources were stretched to the Wearne limit resulting in our inability to Northern Power to become supply umpires for most junior 2nd Grade Bill Colbran & the 2017-18 premiers in 1st representative fixtures and Mark Ronson grade. the local Ladies competition. 3rd Grade David Grainger Finding umpires for Sunday & John fixtures was a problem, but Davidson thanks to the commitment of a 4th Grade Tom Maurer & core group, we were able to fill Darryl Long all local matches with at least one umpire.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 85 Limited Overs Final: Umpire Numbers people it would be impossible for the association to continue. The limited overs finals took It was very disappointing to place on Sunday 21 January. see our numbers decrease this Education and season. We had 32 umpires Development 1st Grade James Figallo & this season, down from 39 last Graeme Wearne season. This is even worse Training in the new Laws of 2nd Grade David Grainger when you consider this number Cricket was conducted by & Mark Ronson includes those members NSWCUSA during the off who do not actively officiate. season. It was very pleasing to 3rd Grade John Davidson & see most of our members turn Tom Maurer This was evident when the association could only field up to this training and also to 4th Grade Joe Dowden & 14 umpires for the two-day two of the local clubs who sent Hamish Millen semi-finals. Unfortunately,along representatives. From 5th Grade Elisabeth during the season we lost the training we now have our Houston & Lyle more members for various second female umpire in Bev Fry personal reasons. We will be Mylchreest, Bev officiated the 6th Grade Darryl Long & actively recruiting during the 7th Grade Final with Elisabeth Bryan Woolford off-season as some umpires Houston. 7th Grade David Kerr & have indicated they will not be Bruce Baldwin returning next season. It is planned to promote more training on the Laws of Cricket 8th Grade Malcolm as well as on-field technical Emerson Executive and Office- Bearers training for new and existing 9th Grade Geoff Peebles umpires during the off-season. The Entrance were the The Executive of the CCCUA for Hopefully this will increase our 1st Grade limited overs season 2017-18 were; numbers, for what should be champions. another busy season. President: Don Maisey At each monthly meeting T20 & U21 Finals: Secretary: James Figallo there is a session on the Laws Treasurer: Bryan of Cricket and local playing The T20 and U21 finals were Woolford played on Sunday 18 February. conditions. In addition, regular The Entrance were the T20 I would like to thank Bryan correspondence is sent out Champions. Woolford and James Figallo for before matches to help the amount of time and effort umpires focus on specific local T20 Final: James Figallo & they have expended during playing conditions. Mark Ronson the season. A special mention goes to Graeme Wearne, who is Wyong were the U21 Vice President, Delegate to the Champions for the second Cricket Association and regular year in a row. member of the Appointments Panel, and Bill Colbran who U21 Final: James Figallo & stepped up to be a member of Graeme Wearne the Appointments Panel. It is so important to have members who are willing to give up their time and commit to the successful running of our association. Without these Bede Sajowitz and Graham Moon

86 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Key Highlights final series due to ill health. players from both Narrabri and We all wish Bryan a speedy Scone. I was surprised and honoured recovery. to be made a Life Member of It is pleasing to see that there CCCUA at our AGM, along with I would like to personally were a number of umpires Ian James. Ian had moved to thank the NSWCUSA for their throughout the Central Tamworth and now officiates support during the season. North Zone (CNZ) attending there, but his service to CCCUA Troy Penman and Nic Bills are training courses and making as Secretary over many years always a pleasure to work with. themselves available, for both was recognised at the AGM. In particular, I would like to their local competitions and thank Darren Goodger for his matches at the representative Our secretary, James Figallo, continued support, guidance level which involved many was promoted to the Country and advice during the season. umpires travelling many miles Umpire Representative to fulfil their commitments. Panel. I have not included Finally, congratulations to all This is not an easy task and I his appointments here as Central Coast umpires for a applaud you all for your efforts. they will be listed elsewhere successful season. Have a rest in the Annual Report. and be ready for training prior I would like to thank all Congratulations to James on to next season. members off various his many appointments during Associations around CNZ for the season. their assistance and support throughout the 2017-18 Graeme Wearne was also Central season. selected for a number of representative matches. In particular, I would like Congratulations to Graeme to thank and give a special and I wish him well as he North mention to Alan Hollebrandse furthers his umpiring career. (Armidale), Dan O’Connor, The Phil Kirby Trophy for Geoff Hoy and Simon Hood Umpire of the Year is voted – Gary (Tamworth), Steve Eccles on by all first grade captains. (Scone), Dave Merchant, This year the winner was Bill Lindsay Woods (Maitland), Colbran, a worthy recipient Crombie and Rick Carr (Cessnock) for who has consistently rated their assistance, support and highly throughout the season. Central North continues to the many hours listening to Well done Bill. build its umpiring ranks thanks me on the phone. to the support of NSWCUSA. Our sponsorship with President’s and Secretary’s Specsavers Central Coast This season saw NSWCUSA reports, umpiring highlights continued this season. This has training courses held in three and awards for the 2017-18 not only helped the Umpires districts throughout the season throughout the CNZ Association financially, butCentral North. Those being are as follows; increased our profile on the Narrabri, Tamworth and coast. Scone all of which saw good numbers, with both current Our long-serving Life Member umpires and new umpires and treasurer, Bryan Woolford, sitting the course. The majority made a comeback after of the people attending the surgery. Unfortunately, Bryan course sat the examination. was unable to officiate in the This included some current

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 87 Hunter Valley Cricket 21 on Sunday with 20 of the Coal Board Not Umpires Association 21 sitting the NSWCUSA Laws Cup: Contested of Cricket Examination and all (HVCUA Inc.) 2TMO Cup: Not but three participants passed Contested Executive and Office Bearers: the exam. There were four new umpires sitting the Laws Affiliate Finals: President: Gary Crombie of Cricket Examination for the first time. Vice- David Single Cessnock CUA: President: There were umpires from Secretary/ David Merchant Dungog (1), Maitland (8), 1ST Grade: Rick Carr Treasurer: Singleton (3) and Scone (4) and & Gary Auditor: Ross Lidbury the new umpires were Gavin Sutton Training Gary Crombie Newton-Smith, Mac Dawson, 2ND Grade: John Liaison/ Jake Teague, Quinton Moore. McMullen Examination & Colin Officer: Newcastle also hosted a Chant Appointment David Merchant NSWCUSA Law Course and 3RD Grade: Ralph Officers: & Gary Crombie several Dungog and Maitland Collins Report Co- David Merchant umpires attended this course & Peter ordinator: and passed the NSWCUSA Attewell Delegate to David Merchant Laws of Cricket Examination. HVCC: 4TH Grade: Executive Rick Carr HVCUA – Final Senior Rick Carr Committee: (Cessnock), Appointments: Representative: & Gary Tom Gehrig Sutton (Dungog), Junior John Ross Lidbury Representative Appointments: Representative: McMullen, (Maitland), Colin David Single Chant (Singleton/ Hunter Valley Rodney & Ralph Muswellbrook), Steve Eccles Cup: Porter & Collins (Upper Hunter). Nathan Total Umpires: 8 (2 NSW Mitchell State Education and John Bull Nathan Ticket & Development: Shield: Mitchell NSWCUSA & Graham Members) On 22-23 July 2017, NSWCUSA Goldsmith conducted an Umpire Course 2ND Division: Steve Eccles The 2017-18 season saw on the Laws, including all the & David Cessnock’s Rick Carr achieve a new Laws at Scone. Laurie Borg Single personal milestone standing and Gary Crombie facilitated HVJCC – Steve Eccles in his 150th first grade game. the course passing on their U/16’s: & David knowledge in teaching the Single new Laws. A special thanks to HVJCC – Graham Laurie and Gary for keeping U/14’s: Hudson & all participants entertained Chad Hudson throughout the “Brain Sapping” HVJCC – Travis Batch two-day course. We had 20 U/12’s: participants on Saturday and

88 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Dungog CUA: Senior Nathan Hudson. Representative: Mitchell, Division 1: David Erwin Taska, 22 to 25/01/2018: Rumbel & Graeme 2018 AGL Under 15’s Cricket Taylor & Tom Gehrig Carnival at Maitland Michael Umpires: Erwin Taska, George Division 2: Chris Laverty Schultz Kuszelyk, Chad Hudson, & Bill Rumbel Junior Graeme Graham Hudson, Travis Batch, Umpire of David Representative: Taylor, Chad Michael Schultz. the Year: Rumbel Hudson, Neil Total 8 (4 NSW Berthold, Umpires: State Ticket George Kuszelyk, & NSWCUSA Lindsay Members) Wood. Maitland Cricket Umpire of the Nathan Year: Mitchell Umpires Association (Ernie Jurd (MCUA) Shield) Encouragement Mike Wilson 1ST Grade: Nathan Award: (Bernie Mitchell Burgess & Robert Shield) Humphries Total Umpires: 20 (14 Gary Crombie and David 2ND Grade: Graham NSWCUSA Cullen Goldsmith & Members) Erwin Taska 3RD Grade: Graeme Carnivals Held: Taylor & Mike Wilson 30/10 to 2/11/2017: 4TH Grade: Chad Hudson NSW PSSA Girls Carnival at & David Tuite Maitland Umpires: Rick Carr, 5TH Grade: Michael Chad Hudson, Lindsay Wood, Schultz & Rob Adams, David Single, George Steve Eccles, Rodney Porter, Kuszelyk Bill Stacey, Travis Batch, Todd A-Grade: Nathan Winterburn, Warren Neu, Mitchell & George Kuszelyk, Erwin Taska, Glenn Miller Glenn Pepper, R Duncombe, B-Grade: Robert Graham Moon and Pat Kerin Elisabeth Houston, R OAM Humphries & Graham MacQueen, Keith Davies, Kosta Goldsmith Kaptis. C-Grade: Erwin Taska & Mike Wilson 28 & 29/11/2017: NSW PSSA Knockout Finals D-Grade: Chad Hudson & Graeme (Brian Taber Shield (Boys) & Taylor Lord Taverners Shield (Girls)) Umpires: Bill Stacey, David Single, Rick Carr, Erwin Taska, Lindsay Wood, Robert Adams, George Kuszelyk, Chad

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 89 Upper Hunter Cricket Cricket Code 2017 have been and Selector, Umpires’ and Scorers’ provided. We are organising a Peter Smith, Secretary / Association field craft day in the off-season Treasurer and Selector. for local umpires. UHCUSA President Steve Alan Hollebrandse was also Eccles would like to thank We have been active in a selector for the Northern all members of their new providing Heat Policy, Inland fixtures. association that falls under Lightning Guidelines and This enabled the vast majority Hunter Valley and Central Code of Behaviour documents of fixtures to have at least one North Associations. A special to the cricket associations. official presiding. thanks to David Single as our Most cricket associations have inspirational and dedicated or are going to adopt these The umpire numbers in secretary, Executive members procedures. Armidale grew to 18 with Ricky Field (Treasurer) and a core group of 14 umpires Rebecca Houston (Vice Singleton: consistently involved in President) for their support. A-Grade: David Single officiating throughout the B-Grade: Travis Batch season at the local level. Our area covers Upper Upper Hunter: A very informative and Hunter and Singleton District A-Grade: Steve Eccles productive pre-season Cricket Associations and B-Grade: Russell Sakey has 17 registered members, NSWCUSA course was held Senior Steve Eccles, 12 of whom are NSWCUSA as both a refresher and an Representative: David Single members. Unfortunately, only introduction to the new Laws Junior Steve Eccles, four members regularly umpire of Cricket. The presence and Representative: David Single, and another six occasionally expertise of Darren Goodger Bill Stacey, and Gary Crombie ensured the umpire predominantly in junior Travis Batch, success of this weekend. representative matches held in Gavin the various Associations. There Newton- are several umpires who are Smith Armidale umpires were further still playing. Total Umpires: 17 (12 involved in officiating in the NSWCUSA inter district Connolly and The UHCUSA realise that we Members) War Veterans Cups, Junior have a journey ahead of us as Representative fixtures, Walter we expand and the support Armidale Cricket Taylor U15 Carnival, over 50’s from various senior and Umpires Association State Carnival, Rapid Clean T20 junior associations has been (ACUA) and Multicultural Super 8 Day. exceptional as we continue to build umpire recognition and The President of the ACUA Peter Smith and Alan support of the UHCUSA in the Alan Hollebrandse stated that Hollebrandse stood in the Singleton area. it is with much pleasure and Kookaburra Cup. satisfaction that he can report Peter Smith also officiated at As part of our constitution we that the Armidale District the U13 State Challenge in seek positive improvement Cricket Umpires completed a Dubbo. and provide much assistance most enjoyable and successful It has been quite a few seasons to our umpires. Upper 2017-18 season. since Armidale Umpires had Hunter Cricket Umpires the pleasure of standing in handbook, online PowerPoint The office-bearers for the these fixtures and it was a real presentations on No Ball ACUA during the 2017-18 honour. Laws, LBW Law and the new season were: Other appointments of note laws and notes on the Laws of Alan Hollebrandse, President were;

90 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Connolly Ray Nyland umpires is significant in their Zac Clarke who officiated Cup Final & Alan development. in three grade games with Hollebrandse. excellent reports from both Tamworth District teams and fellow umpires. 1st Grade Peter Smith Cricket Umpires’ and Another umpire joined after Final & Alan Scorers’ Association attending the Community Hollebrandse. (TDCUSA) Officiating Course facilitated 2nd Grade Mike Porter & Al by Claire Polosak in February Final Bonney. The 2017-18 season started this year and received positive 3rd Grade Tony Haydon & out with both an increase in feedback from captains’ Final Mike Sherar. membership and availability reports. One day Peter Smith & Al of umpires during the rounds. Final Bonney. The Association had the Our Association covered T20 Final Peter Smith & pleasure of two new members grade, senior and junior Michael Dennis. joining us and a total of 29 representative matches, umpires officiated throughout ladies and both primary and Junior Finals the season. secondary school matches during the 2017-18. An 16’s Final Dacre King At the end of last season, the excellent contribution to our 14’s Final Michael Umpires’ Presentation evening great game. Dennis was held at the Diggers Club. 12’s Final James The Steve Perry Memorial A big thank you goes to all Stewart Trophy for services to those umpires who gave up cricket was awarded to Mike their Fridays, Saturdays and Overall, it has been a season McKenzie. Sundays to make this season a which has provided players The Jeff Ajani Medal was won success. Your efforts are much with increased access to by Noel Cook. appreciated, especially our official umpires and provided The President’s Medal winner colleagues in third and fourth umpires with enhanced was Aaron Follington. grade umpiring alone. opportunities to further develop their skills and Training for new umpires on Grand Final Appointments expertise in diverse fixtures. the 2017 Laws of Cricket and local playing conditions was Two-Day Our Association would like to conducted by our TDCUSA Finals acknowledge the contribution training officer for local badge First Grade Mark Mitchell of our longest standing qualifications. This proved & Leon Erich member, Colin Gadd. Colin to be successful with all Second Tiny Collins cannot remember the number participants passing the exam Grade & Wayne of games he has stood in, but and officiating successfully Solomon during the season. he commenced umpiring Third Grade Al Herbert & NSWCUSA held a two-day in 1996 after passing an Mike McKenzie examination entitling him course on changes to the Laws Fourth Aaron to a New England Umpires’ of Cricket in Tamworth on 12- Grade Follington & Association Certificate. 13 August 2017 and there was Mick Turner This season Colin continued to a pleasing attendance of 21 umpire preferring to officiate umpires including two current in the lower grades where his grade players. presence is much appreciated From this course there by the younger players were five new members of and his mentoring of new NSWCUSA. Our youngest attendee was 15-year old

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 91 One-Day Finals 90% of Illawarra umpires have 3rd Grade: become NSWCUSA members. Northern Districts v. First Grade Mark Mitchell Wollongong – Chris Adams & Ian James Affiliated umpire and Evan Lane Second Tiny Collins & associations within the Zone: 4th Grade: Grade Al Herbert Northern Districts Gold v. Third Grade Geoff Hoy & Keira – Matt Ryan and Brian Currently the Illawarra Simon Hood Whitehouse Zone consists of a single Fourth Mick Turner cricket association located Grade & Roger The season culminated with in Wollongong. The Cricket Doughty the two-day Finals in 1st and Illawarra competition is played 2nd Grade and the limited between ten clubs across four overs One Day Finals in 3rd grades and there is only one and 4th Grade. The umpires War Leon Erich & affiliated umpire association, appointed to these Finals Veterans Geoff Hoy namely the Illawarra Cricket were: Cup Umpires Association Inc. During this season, however, 1st Grade: NSW Country Cricket adjusted Balgownie v. Helensburgh – the future boundaries of both Frank Ciocci and David Cullen Illawarra the Illawarra and Southern 2nd Grade: Zones. Accordingly, from next Northern Districts v. season, the Illawarra Zone will Wollongong – David Dobinson – Neil encompass the Highlands, and Steve Saye Illawarra, Shoalhaven and South Coast competitions. 3rd Grade: As a result, the umpires Dapto v. University – Charles Findlay Brockley and Brian Druery associations of the Highlands, Introduction: Shoalhaven and South Coast 4th Grade: will also become part of the Northern Districts Gold v. Formed in 1929, the Illawarra new Illawarra Zone. Wollongong Black – Barry Cricket Umpires Association Ferguson and Evan Lane for many years simply had Finals appointments: a local focus of supplying Also at the end of the season, umpires to grade fixtures and The Illawarra Twenty20 the following umpires were representative matches under Competition was largely appointed to the Junior the control of the Illawarra conducted during the Finals: District Cricket Association. December-January period. Under 16A: Eventually, it affiliated with The Finals matches in all Northern Districts v. Dapto the NSW Cricket Umpires’ and grades were played at – Charles Brockley and Brian Scorers’ Association and during North Dalton Park and its Whitehouse the 1950’s its members could surrounding precinct with Under 16B: qualify for a NSW Country the officiating umpires being: Shellharbour v. The Razorats – Umpires’ certificate once 1st Grade: Ray Trindall examined by the visiting State Balgownie v. Dapto – Steve Umpires Examination Panel. Saye and John Walker Under 14A: It was not until the 1970’s Wests-Illawarra v. Dapto – Evan 2nd Grade: however that many local Lane Keira v. Northern Districts – umpires actually joined the Frank Ciocci and Brian Druery Under 12: NSWCUSA but now more than Keira v. Northern Districts

92 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Blue– Chris Adams appreciated by all members. There was no requirement Under 11: for those Illawarra umpires Dapto v. Keira– Matt Ryan Neil Findlay (Training Officer), who attended this training David Cullen, David Dobinson course to attempt the usual Umpire numbers: and Peter Ferguson (Training pre-season examination on Committee) have continued the Laws of Cricket. However, Two new members joined to provide training and for those not in attendance, the Illawarra CUA at the development activities during it was compulsory to attempt beginning of the season, the Association’s monthly a questionnaire on the 2017 namely Faysal Shuvo and meetings. Code before being able to Brian Whitehouse, bringing umpire locally in 2017-18. the total active membership Education and Throughout the season, to 20. Unfortunately, however, Development: training continued in the because of work commitments form of quizzes emailed out In early August the NSWCUSA and sickness there was no to members before each conducted a weekend training weekend during the season monthly Association meeting. course on the revised 2017 when everyone was available. These questions were Code of the Laws of Cricket. A The most concerning loss discussed at the meetings total of 28 Illawarra and South was that of Peter Ferguson and a greater understanding Coast participants attended who was forced to withdraw of both the Laws of Cricket the course facilitated by Laurie from umpiring in February and local Playing Conditions Borg, Neil Findlay and Anthony because of a debilitating was achieved. Also considered Hobson. At the conclusion of illness. Although there were during the meetings, were the training, eight participants still sufficient numbers for various aspects of field craft, attempted an examination on appointments to all matches comments made by captains the Laws of Cricket in order in 1st and 2nd Grade, fewer in their match reports and to become members of the numbers meant that most umpiring in the Finals. NSWCUSA. 2nd Grade matches only had one umpire and it was seldom possible to cover many lower Grade fixtures. Executive and Office- Bearers:

Once again, the Executive of the Illawarra Cricket Umpires Association has consisted of: • President – Morgan Prosser. • Secretary-Treasurer – Barry Moir.

As usual Morgan has been tireless in his leadership of the Association and Barry has again performed his many administrative duties with due diligence. Their ongoing efforts on behalf of the Association have been greatly Stephen Poidevin and Kedar Oza

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 93 Key highlights: Championships, U18 Female Buller in Nelson on the South Championships and Australian Island. This exchange is now With the Illawarra team again Country Championships. well established and umpires participating in the Kingsgrove Accordingly, he was not from both Associations have Sports T20 Cup, Illawarra available to umpire as already indicated their desire umpires were appointed to frequently in the Illawarra as to participate in future years. matches in this competition. he had in previous seasons. Frank Ciocci is the designated David Cullen travelled to Illawarra umpire to be involved Sydney to umpire University Several umpires once again in the next season’s exchange. of NSW’s two matches against stood in the NSW Junior St George and Illawarra and DCA Inter-Association Shield Finally, just before the end- subsequently he and Neil Competitions. The appointed of-season Finals, the Illawarra Findlay umpired Illawarra’s officials for the Illawarra teams CUA Annual Dinner was held two home matches against involved were Chris Adams, to celebrate the season and to Sutherland and Sydney played Charles Brockley, Brian Druery, recognise the achievements at North Dalton Park. Evan Lane, Steve Saye and of members. Certificates were Ray Trindall. Charles Brockley presented to acknowledge At NSW Country level, David was also appointed to a various umpiring milestones Cullen was again appointed Quarter-Final of the Under 12 and those who officiated in the to the Country Umpires competition while Evan Lane various Finals. In addition, the Representative Panel. In and Brian Whitehouse were winners of the Association’s December, he officiated at appointed to a Quarter-Final two major awards were the Country Colts Carnival in and a Semi-Final of the Under announced. Brian Druery was Tamworth where he stood in 14 Girls competition. the winner of the “Wal Smith” the Final and also umpired Umpire of the Year Award a Semi-Final of the Plan B The Semi-Finals and while Charles Brockley was Regional T20 Bash at the Final of NSWSCA Schools presented with the “Denis Sydney Cricket Ground. In Championships were held in Veronese” Most Improved addition, John Walker was Wollongong in November with Umpire of the Year Award afforded the opportunity of David Cullen, David Dobinson, for the second year running. umpiring at Country level, Neil Findlay and Steve Saye Other umpires who performed joining David to officiate at being the appointed umpires. creditably throughout the the Country Colts Carnival in David Cullen and Neil Findlay 2017-18 season were David Tamworth. officiated in the Final played Cullen, Frank Ciocci, Steve Saye at North Dalton Park between and John Walker. Before the season began St Greg’s Campbelltown and St Neil Findlay was appointed Augustine’s Brookvale. to Cricket Australia’s Supplementary Match Referee In December, the umpire Panel. The newly formed exchange program between Panel was introduced to the Illawarra CUA and New provide Match Referees for the Zealand’s Central Districts Women’s First Class matches, CUSA continued, with Neil the Men’s Futures League Capstick travelling from matches and the various New Zealand to umpire in National Championships. Wollongong. Rod Porter Neil was appointed to three then flew to New Zealand WNCL matches, four WBBL in January to officiate in a matches, two Futures League two-day Hawke Cup match matches, U17 Male National played between Nelson and Chris King and Gary Crombie

94 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Newcastle – Kim Norris Introduction: the sponsorship of the City & Associations has been a Suburban (C & S) first grade challenge considering the new Welcome! I am pleased to competition by local radio Laws and the amended local present the Newcastle Zone station KOFM. playing conditions. Following Report for season 2017-18. the completion of their course The coverage of umpires new umpires are then taken to It was an unusually dry season over the season was the next step of their training for our area, but as always certainly acknowledged and which includes a field craft cricket has its challenges. With appreciated by clubs and session and observation the arrival of the final series we players alike. New umpires at a trial match. Feedback experienced a major weather joined our ranks and worked is provided with an action change with significant rainfall well with their peers. plan to ensure they are ready inundating Newcastle and for a grade appointment. surrounds. The cooperation and support Appointment of a mentor will Club officials and groundsman from the C & S and NDCUA then be made. responded to the call to arms Umpires’ Associations to meet and did a tremendous job to umpiring demands has been Once again, I wish to have the grounds ready for excellent. A great working acknowledge the support play allowing the teams to relationship exists. of the NDCA Code of battle out the finals series to Conduct Commissioner. His end the season. Several umpires set personal management and direction has goals for themselves over been invaluable in protecting Umpires were in demand the season. With a review to the game and its traditional during the cricket year with an follow, the umpires will see values. It is so important that increased number of requests the benefits such an activity we play the game in the true for umpires to stand in school creates not only professionally, spirit as clearly detailed within and junior games in addition but personally as well. the Laws. to grade and representative responsibilities. Selectors Observations continued from both umpire associations for NDCUA umpires during were kept busy with the season. The feedback appointments. A big thank you and report provided being to those umpires who made of substantial assistance themselves available often at to individual umpires’ short notice. In addition to the development. usual weekend expectations to stand umpires in grade The mentor program for the involving limited overs, T20 NDCUA remained in place, and two-day games plus but operated on a needs basis mid-week, we witnessed the with a prime focus on new and launch of the Newcastle City existing umpires from training Council T20 Summer Bash for officers with regard to the the NDCA first grade teams. effects of the new 2017 Code. This was a great success and The mentor program will be in was covered by Bar TV and full operation next season. streamed to thousands of New umpire training from within both Umpires’ Troy Penman and Steve viewers. We also witnessed O’Shaughnessy

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 95 I acknowledge the ground staff Clubs ranging from A Grade T20: who spend so much time in to D7’s, plus representative providing a pitch and ground fixtures. 1st Grade – Gary for all participants week to NCC Summer Crombie & week. Their dedication and Note: NDCA 5th grade teams Bash Daniel Moran commitment often in trying play in the C & S competition. U21’s Terry Collins conditions is tremendous. & Peter Tate Both umpire associations Lower Grade Glen Benton A substantial amount of work continue to cooperate in (Denis Broad & David pre-season was undertaken providing umpires for matches OAM Cup) Hemsworth by the individual cricket conducted within the zone associations to have grounds in addition to the Newcastle U15’s Kosta Kaptsis available for the start of the Junior Association. & Alan season. In fact, this cooperation Nichols continues during the season to Finals Appointments: meet the challenges that arise C & S Cricket from time to time - great job NDCUA UMPIRES: Association Umpires: everyone! 1st Grade – Gary Crombie & KOFM A Alf Ellevsen & Daniel Moran No 1 Sports Ground appears Grade Cup Phil Northey to be on the list for a revamp 2nd Grade – Ross McKim & B1 Grade Phillip and improvements. Interested Bruce Muddle Embleton sporting bodies in association 3rd Grade – Graeme Bruce & & Robert with Cricket Newcastle are Darryl Price Hardes looking at options with the 4th Grade – John Clune & Paul B2 Grade Steven Rafter Newcastle City Council. Such Olsen B3 Grade Michael Burns a result to make No 1 a first & Liam Lewis class facility can only reward Tom Locker Cup – 40 over those involved and provide limited Newcastle Junior Newcastle with a premier 1st Grade – Gary Crombie & Cricket Association: cricket facility. Daniel Moran Ron Arendts Daniel The zone and its delegates 2nd Grade – Graeme Bruce & Memorial Hatton continue to operate under Terry Collins Shield & Bruce their current operating format. NDCA Masters Muddle John Clune & Bruce Muddle Affiliated Umpire Graeme Kevin Jarvis Associations within the Malcolm & Stephen Zone: Shield Wade U16 Div. 1 Eric Kneller The Newcastle District & Sam Cricket Umpires Association Winpenny (NDCUA):

Provide umpires for 1st to 4th Grades covering 12 clubs plus other representative matches in addition to NSW country fixtures. The City & Suburban Cricket Mark Kraljevic and Roger Umpires Association (C & S): Burns

96 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Cricket around New Ross McKim, Bruce Muddle South Wales: 400 Grade Appointments: Darryl Price McDonald’s Country Kim Norris, Ross McKim 100 First Grade Appointments: Championships Terry Collins, Peter Tate McDonald’s Country Colts Gary Crombie McDonald’s Women’s Gary Crombie C & S Umpires Country Cricket Association Executive: Plan B Regional Bash T20 Gary Crombie, Ross McKim Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup Keiran Knight, Ross McKim, President Kerry Allen Peter Tate Vice Presidents Col Coster & Kookaburra Cup Gary Crombie Harry Gibson Bradman Cup Gary Crombie Secretary Phil Northey Treasurer Bryan Cameron Umpire numbers the Board: Royce McCormack throughout the Zone: Vice President: Kim Norris Notable Mentions: Secretary: Bruce Muddle Kerry Allen retired at the end NDCUA Inc.: of 2017-18 after 53 years of Assistant Secretary: John active umpiring including 23 Clune Total Membership being: 62* years as President. Active Umpires: 53* Financial Controller: Ross Bryan Cameron retired after 39 McKim Non-Active: 9 (Including 7 Life years of active umpiring. members) Notable Mentions: Active umpires – Years of * Overall membership declined Service acknowledgment: during the season due to For outstanding Contribution Jim Brennan 42 years, Noel retirements, work and other & Support to the NDCUA commitments. Active members, Lewis 39 years, Peter Dempsey 2017-18: however, were maintained 35 years, Barry Hudson 31 this season as a result of new Richard Duncombe years, Colin Goodenough 27 members joining the association. years, Eric Kneller 26 years, Milestones for Active Umpires Phil Northey 22 years and Alf achieved during 2017-18: C & S Umpires: Ellevsen 22 years. 100 Grade Appointments: Total Membership being: 54 Graeme Bruce, John Porcheron The average appointment per 200 Grade Appointments: round – Seniors 23 & Juniors 28. Several retirements resulted in an overall decrease of 8 members for the season. Executive & Office- Bearers of Affiliated Umpire Associations:

NDCUA Inc:

President and Chairman of Adam Marshall, Gary Crombie, Peter Smith and Kim Norris

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 97 Education and followed by observation and period indeed. Development: feedback while officiating at trial matches. This provided Key Highlights for the Two umpires’ courses were confidence for the newSeason: conducted for new umpires umpires in preparation for over a full weekend during their first appointment. • Umpiring performance July and August 2017 followed ratings held firm from by an examination. For their ongoing development previous seasons. A pleasing and support, scheduled result considering the In all, 35 participants expressed formal match observations number of new umpires an interest in becoming a are undertaken which is then standing this season and the cricket umpire. reviewed with their assigned impact of the 2017 Code. mentor. Existing umpires from within • All Finals – senior and junior the zone also attended Trainers including the Zone had appointed umpires. More periodically over the Representative conduct umpires were appointed to weekends. regular monthly training various lower grade matches around the laws and including junior fixtures. The umpire courses were match management issues conducted with the assistance supported by PowerPoint and Other fixtures where of NSWCUSA. Special thanks video presentations. Laws umpires were appointed go out to the presenters quizzes, group sessions and within the zone who assisted the Zone video discussions are used to included: Representative – Thank you bring to life the Laws to grow Glen Stubbings and Graeme our umpires allowing them to Graeme Malcolm Shield, Ron Glazebrook. The format was perform better in the middle. Arendts Shield, Hunter Valley enjoyable with excellent Cup, Hunter Valley AGL John feedback from participants. A training course for scorers Bull Shield and Second Eleven, was held in August 2017 Waratah World 7’s, Salvation Of all those attending, 86% with 15 participants of all Army Games, Hunter School passed at state level and ages attending the Toronto Matches, McDonald’s Country 14% passed at local level. All Workers Club. It was a very Championships, NSW DCA participants were able to start positive informative session. A Representative Matches, their umpiring career. special thank you to NSCWUSA Junior NSW DCA President’s Scorers Christine Bennison and XI, Plan B Regional T20 Bash, The ongoing support of Robyn Sanday for their time in McDonald’s Women’s Country the NSWCUSA is greatly running the course. Championships – U15’s & U18’s, appreciated in assisting The Primary Club Marathon local trainers encourage and With the new Law changes – SCG, NDCA Mid-week T20 develop aspiring umpires, so around the 2017 Code it was Matches, T20 Masters Fixtures, they can reach their potential. necessary to conduct courses Australian Parliamentary covering those changes in Cricket v Lord’s Common Local trainers followed up with addition to the new umpire Cricket Club, Kingsgrove the new umpires assisting courses. Umpires involved Sports T20 Cup, University them to prepare for the came from Newcastle, Central of Newcastle – Sixers Smash upcoming season. Coast, Mid North Coast and Event. Hunter Valley. In all a total The NDCUA conducted a of 102 umpires attended six • Success of the Newcastle City half day field craft session courses involving the new Council T20 Summer Bash – including match management 2017 Code. It was a very busy NDCA 1st Grade. • Success of triple T20 fixtures

98 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Sundays – NDCA U15’s, Lower appointments to fixtures and U21’s. supporting the Newcastle • A total of 102 umpires Junior Cricket Association attended courses in • Umpire representatives including representative Newcastle on the 2017 Code. invited to attend Club Annual matches. Presentation evenings – A challenging year in many continuing player/club • An excellent NSWCUSA aspects including the new relationships. Annual Convention held Laws. The weather was a little at Bankstown Sports Club. kinder with some hot days • Club & Association requests A solid attendance taking thrown in. However, as the to attend training sessions advantage to update finals approached, torrential involving new 2017 Code. knowledge regarding the rain intervened, but play new Laws 2017 Code. Several eventuated through the • Maintaining good coverage local umpires attended to commitment of clubs and of appointments to all grades upskill, share and benefit ground staff. within NDCA and C & S from their peers. competitions. Thank you everyone for your Well done to the NSWCUSA for support over the season – it is • NDCUA umpires Martin a great effort. greatly appreciated!! Burgman and Mark Bowen stood at the SCG for Primary • Zone Umpire Representative Club Marathon Cricket Event. attended various association • NDCUA and C & S umpires delegates meetings.

Greg Davidson and Billy Bowden

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 99 North Coastal – Paul Dilley APM

The 2017-18 season started appointed to the Plan B Pearce well for umpires in the North Regional T20 Bash Final at the Coast Zone with 86 attending Sydney Cricket Ground, and North Coast Executive: weekend training provided John Pearce appointed to President: Ken Robinson by NSWCUSA at Kempsey and three NSW Premier Cricket first Secretary: Rob Pye Lismore. I wish to acknowledge grade matches. the solid work of Darren, Troy, Nic and the Training Our long time Country Panel Mid North Coast Committee having just Umpire, mentor and friend received the 2017 Code of Law David Went suffered a heart Premier League – Macquarie only weeks before. All umpires attack in late September. Hotel v Wingham – Paul Dilley acknowledged the significant He was missed during the and Paul Nicholas changes to the Laws and the season and we wish David the Executive presentations and reference very best in his recovery and President: Greg Taylor materials provided members hope to see him healthy and with the answers they sought. umpiring again soon. Secretary: Paul Dilley

Whilst not unique to the The local competitions The weekend of the Grand North Coast, our members finished on a high note with Finals was marred by wet are also active members of the following members weather and unfortunately local Cricket Associations and appointed to first Gradethe Mid North Coast Premier Councils, resulting in captains Grand Finals; League in its first year was and players attending training abandoned. After many years at Lismore. Far North Coast Far North Coast of discussions, the Premier stalwarts Pat Holt and David League in the Mid North Coast Went ensured further training LJ Hooker – Cudgen v was well received not just by was conducted at Casino Pottsville – Bill Battese & the players, but the umpires adding to their membership. Graham Rose as well. They enjoyed the Other training seminars were new opportunity of playing held locally for members Coastal League – Syl Reid & and working with others in unable to attend with captains Peter Tyrrell what was seen to improve the and other administrators also standard of cricket. With this present to ensure that “We Executive and the Hooker League in the opened the season well from President: Pat Holt Far North Coast, it may bring the first ball.” Secretary: David Went about a similar competition among district associations Many members were Clarence River in the North Coast Cricket appointed by NSWCUSA to Council. officiate in a number of Cricket GDSC Premier League NSW State Challenge matches – Harwood v Tucabia I wish to thank Pat Holt, Ken and NSW Country Cricket Copmanhurst – Bruce Baxter & Robinson, Rob Pye, Gary Competitions. Congratulations Steve Millar Campbell, Paul Nicholas, Craig are offered to Bill Battese, Lobegeier and Phil Rainger for Bruce Baxter, Jeff Hackett, Pat Coffs Harbour their assistance and tireless Holt, John Pearce and Rob Pye. work done within their local A special congratulations First Grade – Sawtell v Nana Associations. to Bruce Baxter who was Glen - Gary Campbell & John

100 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Riverina – Pat Kerin OAM

The 2017-18 cricket season as an accountant took him to • Jeff Egan (Temora – South was a busy one for our umpires Sydney which enabled him to West Slopes Cricket League) on and off the field. officate in NSW Premier Cricket. • Tim Gumbleton (Wagga By the end of January several Wagga) Two Laws of Cricket training observers had praised Tim’s • Tony Hackett (Wagga courses were held in the umpiring so he accepted the Wagga) Riverina in the winter months, offer to complete the season in • Murray Le Lievre (Wagga one at Cootamundra and the Sydney, and has now officated Wagga) other at Albury. in 12 matches, eight of which • Graham Moon (Wagga have been in first grade. Tim’s Wagga) Both courses featured the performances were rewarded • Phil Morrison (Wagga changes to the Laws of Cricket with selection to umpire a Wagga) with the new 2017 Code. The fourth grade qualifying final at • Neil Smith (Murray Border) course at Cootamundra was Pratten Park between Western faciliated by Darren Goodger Suburbs and Gordon. They are commedned for and Kim Norris. A total of 26 extending themselves and participants attended from Ten umpires from Riverina adding to their experience by across the Riverina and South took the opportunity to umpiring in Australia’s best West Slopes. umpire NSW Premier Cricket cricket competition. – The course in Albury was • Ken Brooks (Murray Border) The commitment of Roger faciliated by Darren Goodger • Roger Burns (Murray Burns is amazing, travelling and Ben Treloar. This course Border) from Granya (Victoria) to also attracted excellent • Dennis Chaplin (Wagga umpire NSW Premier Cricket numbers with 26 participants. Wagga) for the past two seasons. From both courses, a total of 16 participants passed the assessment and took up membership with NSWCUSA.

Congratulations are offered to Neil Smith, Ken Brooks and Tony Hackett. Neil was elevated to the Counrty Umpire Representative Panel, while Ken and Tony were selected on the Supplementary Panel. Apart from officating at various country carnivals, all three umpires took the opportuinity to officate in NSW Premier Cricket.

Individually, the highlight of the season was Tim Gumbleton from Wagga Wagga CUA. Before Christmas, Tim’s work Peter Tate in action

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 101 The jewel in the crown for the Cricket Umpires’ Association Griffith District Cricket winter is Wagga Wagga CUA has a record number of 13 Umpires’ Association: The hosting the NSWCUSA Annual members, an increase on AGM was held on Thursday Convention on the weekend last season’s membership 10 September 2017 with of 11-12 August at the Rules of seven. Ten members are the following office-bearers Club in Wagga Wagga. The NSWCUSA accredited with five elected: Convention comes to the of those members regularly Riverina for the second time. officiating in the South West President: Don Cootamundra hosted the Slopes Cricket League (SWSCL) Coleman Centenary Convention in 2013. which involves teams from Secretary / Graeme Cootamundra, Temora and Treasurer: Bamford There will be a professional Young. All SWSCL matches development workshop were officiated by NSWCUSA Don Coleman and Graeme held in Cootamundra on the accredited umpires. Bamford have indicated they weekend of 7-8 July 2018 at will not be standing for office at the Cootamudra Ex-Sevices Jeff White led the umpiring the next AGM after being at the Club. Umpires from all Riverina appointments for helm for almost two decades. associations have been invited. representative matches. Jeff Both are respected principal stood in both O’Farrell Cup members of NSWCUSA and Riverina was well represented matches that Cootamundra have been wonderful servants at the NSWCUSA Annual Dinner were involved in, plus our three of cricket in Griffith. and Awards Presentation at home Stribley Shield fixtures. Bankstown Sports Club on Jeff was deservedly named There were 240 appointments Saturday 14 April 2018 with Umpire of the Year receiving made during the season six members attending. Ken the Eric Thorburn OAM Medal. to local grade, the Friday Brooks, Roger Burns and Neil night T20 competition and Smith from Murray Border, Pat Kerin’s season was representative fixtures. These Tony Hackett and Dennis highlighted by standing in his were shared between ten Chaplin from Wagga Wagga 500th match and umpiring his regulars and three others who CUA and Pat Kerin from first O’Farrell Cup match. Pat were able to help on the odd Cootamundra District CUA all was appointed to the Plan B occasion. We were fortunate attended. It was great to catch Regional T20 Bash in Griffith to gain the services of Liam up with Vince Calabro, formely and the Bradman Cup Carnival Warren from Sydney, who of Murray Valley, now living in Bathurst. moved to Griffith in the second and umpiring in Sydney. half of the season. Dennis Elphick enjoyed his first Richie Alvaro, Don Coleman, Cootamundra District Cricket season in the middle. Jeff Egan Joe Catanzariti, Garry Tucker, Umpires’ Association: The (Temora) and Tom O’Brien Gordon Browne, Brenton AGM was held on Friday 30 (Young) stood in matches Harrison, Doug Cattanach, June 2017 with the following in their local association, Peter Davis and new recruit, officer-bearers elected: which lessened the travel for Glen Bock, all exceeded Cootamundra umpires. 20 appointments for the President: Rick season with Richie clocking Becquet Final Appointments: South up an amazing 34 separate Secretary / Pat Kerin West Slopes Cricket League appointments. Treasurer and Delta Agribusiness: Jeff Egan Appointments and Jeff White Officer: Dunk Insurance Cup: Dennis Elphick and Pat Kerin The Cootamundra District

102 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 The following umpires Our AGM guests from the season umpiring in Sydney. achieved milestones this NSWCUSA were Darren season: Goodger and Ben Treloar. Final appointments Darren gave a comprehensive Richie Alvaro 200 report on NSWCUSA matters. Provincial A Grade: Ken Brooks appointments, Don Coleman and Neil Smith 600 appointments, Gordon The standard of umpiring in District A Grade: Raj Kapor Browne 350 appointments. MBCUA is on the improve. There and Norm Maclure Congratulations are offered to was no exception this year and Provincial B Grade: Glenn each. we now have 14 members Bourke and Mick Transom who can competently umpire District B Grade: Scott Barrett Of note is the toll that the hot Provincial A fixtures. Weand Paul Johnson weather played in the rounds pay tribute to our Technical this season. In the December, Committee and the mentoring Murray Valley Cricket Umpires’ January, February months of our new members over Association (MVCUA): The several matches were reduced the last couple of years. The AGM was held on Monday 12 in overs with many additional committee and the mentors July 2017 with the following intervals for drinks being have done a great job to assist office-bearers elected: taken. Last year’s report about in raising umpiring standards. excessive heat being a factor President: Paul Hyde for future seasons has come Our Executive Committee Secretary: Mark Oliver to fruition this season at least. again provided good and Treasurer: Colin Smith One O’Farrell Cup match was stable management so that our cancelled in January. members could concentrate on performances and maintain The Association was delighted our high standards. to see Brenton Harrison appointed to umpire at Highlights this season the Cricket NSW U14 State included Neil Smith being Challenge Carnival in Dubbo. appointed to the Country Umpire Representative Panel Final appointments and umpiring the Final of the NSW Country Championship. First Grade: Peter Davis and Congratulations also to Ken Brenton Harrison Brooks being appointed Second Grade: Richie Alvaro to the Country Umpire and Gordon Browne Supplementary Panel. Another Third Grade: Richie Alvaro and good season for our Association Liam Warren with four new umpires, but we Bob McGregor in action also had four retirements and Murray Border Cricket Umpires’ unavailability’s for most of the Association (MBCUA): The AGM season which meant we have was held on Friday 4 August not grown our numbers for this 2017 with the following office season. We had 26 members bearers elected: of which 21 were active, with seven new NSWCUSA President: Norm Maclure members bringing our total Secretary: Ken Brooks to 18 (69%). Keiran Knight has Treasurer: Peter Bridle moved to the Central Coast and Roger Burns spent most of

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 103 The season started with 14 proved to be beneficial. We welcomed new member umpires, however we were able Anthony McGettigan to our to recruit one more to bring The MVCUA Presentation umpiring ranks. Anthony the number to 15. We were Night was held on Friday 6 passed the assessment able to cover all positions most April 2018. Award winners on the Laws of Cricket in weekends with some umpires were: Cootamundra and officiated backing up on Sundays. We • Len Koschel Umpire of the most of the season umpiring had a busy season of matches Year Award – shared by Alan in first grade. along with the 15 home and Haddrell and Colin Smith. away matches being a mixture During the season long- of one and two-day matches • Best First Year Umpire – standing umpire Tony Hackett as well as finals. We also had Dean Meredith. officiated in his 450th match. the NSWCHSSA Carnival, three • Most Improved Umpire – Tony’s season included grades of Northern Rivers Matthew Sizer. standing in the Country Colts Shield junior carnival, the Carnival at Tamworth, the U14 Australian Primary Schoolboys Final Appointments State Challenge at Dubbo, a trip National Championships, the to Sydney to officiate in NSW Premier Division: Paul Hyde Barooga Masters in January, Premier Cricket first grade, and Colin Smith and Junior Country Week in and his season culminated Division One: Mark Oliver and January. by standing in his ninth first Matt Whitty grade final where Lake Albert Division Two: Dean Meredith This season saw the departure defeated South Wagga. and Lindsay Riedell of one of our valued members, Vince Calabro. Vince was a Congratulations are extended Wagga Wagga Cricket member of our association for to Tony for winning the Cricket Umpires’ Association over a decade and umpired NSW Community Match Official (WWCUA): The AGM was regularly in the Murray of the Year for his sterling work held on Thursday 3 August Valley. After travelling to and with umpires in Wagga Wagga. 2017 with the following office from Sydney in the 2016-17 Tony is an accomplished bearers were elected. season to officiate in NSW administrator and umpire. He Premier Cricket, Vince moved President: Dennis encourages and promotes to Sydney last winter and Chaplin the highest possible standard umpired there regularly in of preparation and officiating Secretary / Tony the 2017-18 season. So far in among his colleagues and Treasurer: Hackett those two seasons, Vince has always leads by example. stood in 31 matches, of which Our members continue to 16 have been in first grade. No doubt, the jewel in the embrace the Laws of Cricket We wish Vince well in his crown for Wagga Wagga courses that were held in the future umpiring endeavours, Cricket Umpires’ Association non-playing season. Seven confident he will make his this year is being chosen to members attended the mark. host the NSWCUSA Annual course at Cootamundra, while Convention in Wagga Wagga another was happy to travel to Monthly, the MVCUA held on the weekend of 11-12 Albury for the second course. training sessions conducted by August 2018. our Adviser Colin Smith with During the season, we had most umpires attending. These 19 local members of which sessions concentrated on Laws 15 are NSWCUSA accredited and local playing conditions. members. Our average With the changes to the Laws appointments for each round of Cricket these sessions were 13.

104 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Another highlight for Our members are greatly Mick Marien WWCUA was that six umpires indebted to the Rules Club, Fourth Grade: Steve Carracher officiated in NSW Premier our major sponsor for 10 years. and Anthony McGettigan Cricket – Club management is enthused about hosting the NSWCUSA WWCUA would also like to First Grade: Dennis Chaplin, Annual Convention. acknowledge the help, advice Tim Gumbleton and Tony and assistance provided by Hackett. Final appointments Pat Kerin who is an excellent Second Grade: Murray Le mentor in all aspects of cricket Lievre and Graham Moon. First Grade: Dennis Chaplin umpire administration. Fifth Grade: Phil Morrison. and Tony Hackett Second Grade: Murray Le All found the experience Lievre and Graham Moon beneficial and enjoyable. Third Grade: Lee Barclay and Southern – John Burgoyne SOUTHERN ZONE CRICKET UMPIRES’ ASSOCIATION

All representative fixtures were both Goulburn and South Coast all local associations should covered – new umpires were seemed to be the frontrunners be able to continue as before given the opportunity to team in gaining new members. in controlling their own up with experienced umpires Goulburn ran a Community competitions. thus offering assistance to their Officiating Course organised progression. The major rep by ex-Goulburn member games in the Zone (Burns and Claire Polosak representing Jeffery Cup) certainly proved NSWCUSA. Claire ran a very that on any day pressure can interesting group course elevate quickly giving umpires with very good participation a chance to dig deep for match from the floor. Highlands management skills. conducted the preseason training course at Bradman Goulburn Cricket Association Oval with 54 participants looked after the new Girls U15 either experienced umpires or T20 Carnival where Goulburn new members looking for an umpires were given the update on the laws – thanks opportunity to control these to Norm Stanton (Highlands), games and all performed well Darren Goodger, Laurie Borg, – thanks to Brad Ehrke and the Lachlan Walker, John Burgoyne guys. and the staff of the Bradman museum for being involved The new laws were well with this course opportunity. handled by umpires, however Thanks Lachlan Walker for your players were found wanting at short stint as President and times not only on the new laws good luck in Newcastle. but on previous laws as well. With Zone boundaries changing it is still not certain Umpire numbers were as to how umpires will fit in Tony Hackett and Gary Crombie reasonably static although with the new changes but walking out to the middle

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 105 HIGHLANDS umpires were well respected Finals Appointments but clubs agreed that more A successful season was players were needed to attend The A grade final was held completed under a new training courses because of on 26 March and the umpires appointment system the increased requirements to standing in that match were whereby only one umpire assist umpires in all grades. Dr Bill Crozier and Mr Kaeliff was appointed to each game Khoury (not an accredited so that more games were The HDCUA has been very umpire, but captain of one of covered and payments were fortunate in having Simon the MDCA teams). increased to try and make Taufel helping to “drive” the position more appealing. cricket in the Highlands and Key highlights of the season. Numbers remained the same, offering strong support and with congratulations to new ideas to improve this great The A grade competition comer Richard McHarg being sport especially in the Code of is composed of six teams. appointed to the First Grade Conduct direction – getting all One of the previous teams, Final with Ian Mein. This was to share the load lightens the Berridale CC, were unable to Ian’s final game as he has now load on volunteers. field a senior side. Their place called over and time on a was taken by a newly-formed dedicated career of some 35 MONARO Bombala CC, maintaining the years as an active umpire and number of teams contesting administration officer – we all Umpire Numbers A grade as six. Bombala appreciate your mateship and performed strongly, winning dedication as a volunteer. As reported for the previous the minor premiership and two seasons, there is still then taking out the final. Angus Humpreys continued only one accredited umpire There were many tightly- his umpiring in a positive officiating and that is Dr Bill contested matches within the manner also wearing many Crozier, who has NSWCUSA season, some going down to other hats as well! accreditation. Other umpiring the wire with a win by three requirements are met by “team runs, or one wicket, and even Norm Stanton took a back umpires” (i.e. members from a tied match on one occasion. seat to umpiring and the local teams stand in other Equally there were some good administration and found life matches where an official player performances, with after cricket wasn’t all that bad. umpire is not available). a fair number of centuries scored and several hat-tricks, John Burgoyne continued Executive during the season. umpiring in NSW Premier Cricket. The U14 State There is no official “Monaro Challenge was the highlight DCUA”. Since arriving in the at Dubbo where great area, Dr Crozier has been camaraderie with fellow umps having constant discussion is a necessity. The Burns Cup with the Monaro DCA and weekend was a challenge with there is some progression weather a major factor. towards having a “core” of accredited umpires to officiate Umpires were invited to a local matches in the future. At competition “think tank” the AGM in 2016, Dr Crozier at the end of the season in was given the official title of which clubs were invited to “Umpires’ Representative” for Ryan Nelson, Greg Davidson comment on how the season the Monaro DCA. and Gerard Abood had progressed – generally

106 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Education and Development Premiers David Schofield - SZ Junior Programs 3rd Grade: Peter Johnson & appointment. Steven Woolley – Bay & Basin Bob Roach - SDCA Umpire of Following on from the Premiers the Year. successfully-attended 4th Grade: Mark Horsfall & Bob “Umpiring Seminar Course” in Roach – Sussex Inlet Premiers GOULBURN 2016, Dr Crozier wrote a book during 2017. Titled “Around Individual achievements: the Wicket – Recollections of a 1st Grade All Finals: Mac Country Umpire”, it is basically Darrel Craft - SZ Junior Paterson & Stuart Wearne aimed at interesting country appointments (2). 2nd Grade GF: Vince Davis & cricketers and others to train Peter Done - Burns Cup, SZ Mac Paterson as umpires (and scorers). One Junior appointments (2), 2nd Grade Prelim Final: Vince of Australia’s great umpires, Bradman Cup Carnival – Davis & Brad Ehrke Simon Taufel (ICC Umpire Bathurst, umpired his 400th 2nd Grade SF 1: Brad Ehrke of the Year 2004-2008), match during the season. 2nd GradeSF2: Vince Davis, kindly read the manuscript, Ian Davidson - SZ Women’s Dave Smith suggested improvements and Carnival. wrote an excellent foreword Dave Smith’s SF appointment for the book. Dr Crozier Iain Greaves - SZ Junior was his first senior finals handed over the publication, appointment. match. We had official umpires printing and sales to the Shane Halliday - SZ Junior at all finals games apart from Monaro DCA, hoping that this appointment. one first grade semi-final. This may encourage more locals to Mark Horsfall - SZ Junior was a big achievement noting take up umpiring and lead to appointment. that we basically had none the season before. more trained umpires in the Peter Johnson - SZ Junior Monaro region. appointments and Women’s carnival. SHOALHAVEN

There was change in the wind with the new season and the Laws of Cricket 2017 Code coming into place. Thank you to Southern Zone and NSWCUSA for facilitating a course on the new code at Bradman Oval. SDCA had 12 members attend the course which resulted in Mark Horsfall, David Schofield and Steven Woolley joining our umpire ranks.

Grand Final Appointments:

1st Grade: Peter Done & David Schofield – Ex-Servicemen’s Premiers. 2nd Grade: Ian Davidson & Shane Halliday – Nowra Lindsay Kain in action

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 107 Western – Greg Jones

Introduction Mitchell Cricket Umpires’ Orange Branch Association Inc. 2017-18 provided a busy President Ian Findlay schedule for umpires in President Mark Vice Western Zone, with many Frecklington President umpires regularly officiating Vice Greg Jones Secretary Steve in both club (Saturday) and President Warrington representative (Sunday) Secretary Graeme Treasurer Steve matches. Umpires have Glazebrook Warrington officiated as far East as Treasurer Mark Hazelbrook and as far West as Waldren Nyngan. Many umpires have My thanks go to all umpires also taken the opportunity to in Western Zone and to broaden their experience with Bathurst Branch the executive members of trips to umpire in NSW Premier our Affiliated Associations, Cricket. President Anthony Macquarie Valley CUA and Wilds Mitchell CUA (including Affiliated Umpire Vice Mark member branches). In Associations in the Zone President Waldren particular, I would like to acknowledge Doug Secretary Graeme Sandry, Greg Nicholls, Western Zone has two umpire Glazebrook associations affiliated to Graeme Glazebrook and Treasurer Darrin Steve Warrington for their NSWCUSA: Macquarie Valley Masters Cricket Umpires’ Association assistance with representative Inc. and Mitchell Cricket appointments. Umpires’ Association Inc. In addition, branches of Mitchell Umpires’ operate in Orange and Bathurst. Executive and office- bearers of affiliated umpire associations

Macquarie Valley Cricket Umpires’ Association Inc.

President Doug Sandry Vice Angus Ridge President Secretary Phil Leonard Treasurer Keith Morton

Julian Humphrey in action

108 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Finals appointments

Significant appointments during the season include:

Australian Country Cricket Graeme Glazebrook 5-13 January Championships NSW Country Championships Final Graeme Glazebrook 26 November NSW Country Championships Graeme Glazebrook, Greg Jones 10-12 November Southern Pool Regional Bash Final (SCG) Graeme Glazebrook 10 December Regional Bash Conference Final (SCG) Greg Jones 10 December Regional Bash Super Weekend John De Lyall, Mark Frecklington, 18-19 November (Orange) Graeme Glazebrook, Greg Jones Country Colts John De Lyall 18-21 December Under 14 State Challenge Darrin Masters 22-24 January Under 13 State Challenge Ian Findlay, Colin Harper, Peter 22-24 January Singh Bradman Cup John De Lyall, Mark Frecklington 15-18 January Western Premier League Final Graeme Glazebrook, Greg Jones 4 March Western Zone Plate Final Colin Harper, Darrin Masters 10 December

Congratulations to the following umpires who officiated in local grade grand finals:

Bathurst 1st Grade Rugby Union v St Pats Old Boys Graeme Glazebrook & Mark Waldren 2nd Grade Pats Old Boys White v Pats Old Boys Greg Campbell & Greg Jones Blue Presidents Cup Centennials Bulls v ORC Darrin Masters & Terry Strong 3rd Grade Bushrangers Jacks v St Pats Old Boys Campbell Graham

Blue Mountains 1st Grade Hazelbrook v Blackheath Stephen Poole 2nd Grade Faulconbridge v Katoomba Ian Strudwick 3rd Grade Faulconbridge v Katoomba Stephen Poole

Cowra Lachlan Premier Bowling Club (Cowra) v Cambridge Terry Johns & Robert Ryan Cats (Parkes) 2nd Grade Bowling Club v Morongla No umpires

Dubbo 1st (Whitney Cup) Rugby v South Dubbo John De Lyall & Noel Phoebe 2nd (Pinnington Cup) CYMS Cougars v RSL Colts Colin Harper & Matthew Knudsen 3rd (Kelly Cup) Newtown Black v Newtown White Peter Singh & Ernie Tink 4th (Dawson Cup) Rugby Red v Rugby Blue Nathan Astri & Phil Leonard

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 109 Gilgandra Town Services v USC/Marthaguy Doug Sandry

Gulgong Goolma v RSL Garry O’Reilly & Alan Seis

Lithgow 1st Lithgow Hotel v Lithgow Valley Grant Tattersall 2nd La Salle Hornets v Lidsdale Mark Roots 3rd Lithgow Hotel v Lithgow Valley Hayden Wren & Mark Wren

Mudgee Paragon Tigers v Carpet Court Garry O’Reilly & Alan Seis

Orange 1st Grade Orange City v Cavaliers Ian Findlay & Steve Warrington 2nd Grade Orange City v Cavaliers Liam Dillon & Matt Tabbernor 3rd Grade Waratahs v Orange City Stewart Greenhalgh & Ewan Powell Centenary Cup Kinross v CYMS Nick Cooper & Gerard Hannelly 4th Grade Spring Hill v Centrals Wanderers Mark Frecklington & Chris King

Parkes Lachlan Premier Bowling Club (Cowra) v Cambridge Terry Johns & Robert Ryan Cats (Parkes) B (Coolabah Cup) Reedy Creek Gold v Reedy Creek Glen Pepper & Robert Ryan Raptors C (Radiola Cup) Bowling Club v Reedy Creek Green Trevor Chatman & Greg Morrissey

A number of umpires also officiated in early As can be seen, Western Zone umpires rounds of the Western Premier League and Zone often umpire solo, even in finals matches. Plate, including John De Lyall, Ian Findlay, Mark Congratulations must go to all Western umpires Frecklington, Graeme Glazebrook, Colin Harper, for their commitment (in terms of distance Greg Jones, Darrin Masters, Gary McAulley, and travelled as well as time) throughout the season Mark Waldren. and particularly those rewarded with finals appointments.

Umpire Numbers throughout the Zone

Lachlan 9 Macquarie 18 Mitchell 32 Orange 14 (10 active) Cowra 7 Dubbo 14 Bathurst 13 (2 active) Most umpires are current members Forbes 1 Narromine 2 Blue Mountains 2 (0 active) of NSWCUSA. Parkes 1 Wellington 2 Mudgee 3 (2 active)

110 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Education and their on-field repertoirealso officiated in his eighth Development while standing with more successive Bathurst first grade experienced umpires. grand final. It is a testament During the 2017 off-season, to Graeme’s commitment and umpiring courses were held in A major goal of Western Zone preparation that he is able to Dubbo in Orange. A number umpires remains to facilitate perform at such a high level for of umpires were successful the improvement of the such an extended period. His in passing the course and, standard of all umpires who high regard as an outstanding perhaps more importantly, a are keen to learn (new and country umpire was again number of existing umpires “old”), so that players can gain recognised at the NSWCUSA took the opportunity to update maximum enjoyment from the Annual Dinner with his award themselves on the new code. game, regardless of the level at as the Country Umpire of the Bathurst and Dubbo continue which they play! Year, for the third year in a row. to hold regular meetings that My warmest congratulations focus on instances from the Key Highlights are offered to a terrific umpire laws, and discussions around and a terrific gentleman. instances that have arisen in Graeme Glazebrook continued local matches. his outstanding form on The key highlight for me is the the Country Panel for his many umpires who cheerfully Also, it has been pleasing to see fourth season and was again umpire at any and every level the development of “newer” appointed to the NSW Country week after week because they umpires on the field with Championships Final and just love the game of cricket. opportunities in particular was the NSW appointment for Darrin Masters and Colin at the Australian Country Harper to further develop Championships for the second year in a row. Graeme has

Peter Marshall, Simon Lightbody, Claire Polosak, Greg Davidson and Troy Penman prior to a BBL fixture at the SCG

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ACTCA UMPIRES & SCORERS COUNCIL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OF THE GPS BANKSTOWN DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION BLACKTOWN CITY & DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION CAMDEN DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION CANTERBURY & DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION CENTRAL COAST CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION CHURCH CRICKET NSW UMPIRES ASSOCIATION CLARENCE RIVER DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION COFFS HARBOUR & DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES & SCORERS ASSOCIATION COOTAMUNDRA DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION FAIRFIELD-LIVERPOOL CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION FAR NORTH COAST CRICKET UMPIRES & SCORERS ASSOCIATION GEORGES RIVER ST GEORGE DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES LEAGUE GRIFFITH DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION HASTINGS DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION HAWKESBURY DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION HORNSBY KURING-GAI & HILLS DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION HUNTER VALLEY CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION ILLAWARRA CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION MACQUARIE VALLEY CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION MID NORTH COAST CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION MITCHELL CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION MURRAY BORDER CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION MURRAY VALLEY CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION NEPEAN DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION NEWCASTLE CITY & SUBURBAN CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION NEWCASTLE DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION NORTH COAST CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION NORTHERN DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION NORTHERN INLAND CRICKET UMPIRES SCORERS ASSOCIATION PARRAMATTA DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN ZONE CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION SUTHERLAND SHIRE CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION SYDNEY SHIRES CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION SYDNEY WOMENS CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION TAMWORTH DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION TWEED DISTRICT CRICKET UMPIRES & SCORERS ASSOCIATION WAGGA WAGGA CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION

112 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Sydney Shires Cricket Umpires’ Association – David Goodman

At the conclusion of the 17th who delivered the course on Raymond, Warringah defeated year of the Sydney Shires behalf of our Association. Burwood. Cricket Umpires Association, Laurie was supported by Ben I am pleased to say that our Treloar. Our congratulations also go membership has continued to the Burwood Briars Cricket to rise and is standing at 109 Perhaps as a consequence of Club for winning the overall as at the end of the season. our mentoring scheme, it was Club Championship. This is Once again, with support from particularly gratifying to see their sixth year in a row! NSWCUSA, we were able to nine of our new members, provide two umpires to 100% who only joined our ranks in At a time when the Spirit of of our Shires games in all the past two years, but had Cricket is much in the news Grades 1-4 and all Sunday Frank sufficiently demonstratedafter the disappointing actions Gray Shield games. We also their skills, be awarded an of certain members of the supplied one umpire to every appointment in the Shires Australian Cricket team in game in the Sunday Masters Qualifying Finals. Our Cape Town, I think it is worth and Classics competitions. congratulations are extended highlighting the Shires Spirit to them, and particularly to of Cricket Award. This award The first MCC Code of Laws our Grand Final Umpires and is especially important to was adopted on 30 May to those sides in the Grand umpires being awarded as a 1788, some 230 years ago. Final matches in season 2017- result of the marks which we After six Editions of the 2000 18: give teams after each match, Code, which had been the across all the grades in our first to include the important 1st Grade – Simon Dodwell competition. There is no Preamble defining the Spirit and Anthony Raymond, Mt doubt that as umpires, there of Cricket, a new 2017 Code Pritchard/Southern Districts is much greater pleasure came into effect worldwide defeated Burwood; taken in our match experience on 1 October, 2017. This was when a team’s performance adopted by the Sydney Cricket 2nd Grade – Stephen is conducted within the Spirit Association with effect from Blomfield and Clay Finnemore, of Cricket. To quote the our first round of the season Warringah defeated Burwood Preamble to the Laws: on 23 September 2017. There (the reverse result of last year’s were a number of significant grand final); “Cricket owes much of its changes. As a result, special appeal and enjoyment to the training sessions on the new 3rd Grade – Peter Mooney and fact that it should be played Code and these changes Geoff Wheeler, Georges River not only according to the were arranged by NSWCUSA, defeated Epping; Laws, but also within the Spirit with one specifically held for of Cricket.” our members, at Granville 4th Grade – Michael Dunn and Diggers over the weekend of 1 Andrew Steindler, Burwood and 2 July 2017. Just over 50 defeated Georges River; and members attended, and I am grateful to Laurie Borg from the Frank Gray Shield Final - NSWCUSA training committee Simon Dodwell and Anthony

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 113 It is therefore with special 300 Games: Ivan Holland; pleasure that I congratulate 150 Games: Tony Bergman and Trevor Parker; Macquarie University Cricket Club as the recipient of this 100 Games: David Goodman; award for 2017-18. I also wish 50 Games: Les Chegwidden, Brian DeCelis, Simon to recognise the individual Dodwell, Michael Dunn, Clay Finnemore and Grade winners: North West Ross Scott; Sydney (1st Grade and Frank Ivan is only our second Association do much to ensure Gray), Macquarie University member to pass the 300 game the success of the Sydney Shires (2nd Grade), Epping (3rd milestone and it was with some competition. In that regard, Grade), Balmain South Sydney pride that this achievement I would give special mention (4th Grade). was also recognised by our and thanks to Competition parent body, NSWCUSA. All of Manager Roy Formica and As always, I am indebted to these members were awarded Competition Secretary Bruce and would like to thank all an Association Polo Shirt Whitehouse, we are most our Executive Committee, with the number of games grateful for their support and who have met regularly over milestone sewn under our the grant that the SCA gives to the course of the season, Association emblem. us each season. I would also giving freely of their time, like to thank the SCA Code of supporting Shires Cricket Our Association continues Conduct Commissioner, John and taking into account the to provide umpires to McGruther and his team, for needs of our Association’s the Masters and Classics supporting our members after membership. It has made my competitions which are played they lodge a report. job as President that much on Sundays during the season. easier having such a strong This is important because Finally, and as I have said and committed group to work these veteran players are on previous occasions, with. Our tireless Secretary, just as deserving as anybody acknowledgement and thanks Stephen Blomfield, and our when it comes to the point are due to Darren Goodger, Treasurer, Trevor Schokman, of all matches have umpires Troy Penman and Nic Bills, who in particular, have done much appointed to them and it is work so tirelessly for NSWCUSA to ensure our meetings are well received by them. The from the offices of Cricket NSW. both relevant, informative and competitions have also proved The support our Association productive. Stephen remains to be a rich source for us to receives from Darren and his the driving force behind the recruit to our umpiring ranks! team is appreciated and I trust Association and ensures that that the strong relationship our appointments are filled I managed to attend several and support will continue for satisfactorily and statistics of the NSWCUSA monthly years to come. maintained. He presents and meetings during the year and it circulates playing conditions is always pleasing to see other Our Association’s 17th Annual and ensures results and SSCUA members attending too. General Meeting will be held reporting are completed The meetings provide a great at Club Redfern on Wednesday correctly. His passion for Shires forum for sharing experiences 1 August 2018 at 7pm. I hope Cricket and for our Association and learning. With this year’s to see all our members at this is our core and foundation. NSWCUSA Convention being year’s meeting. Thank you. held at Wagga Wagga on the weekend of August 11 and We celebrated a number of 12, I trust a number of our important milestones this members will attend. season: The staff at the Sydney Cricket

114 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Sydney Women’s Cricket Umpires’ Association – Charles Howard

Season 2017-18 was the Congratulations to the twenty sixth year of our following Grand Final Association. The Association umpires for season 2017-18; has 46 financial members (including eight Life 1st Grade Sathish Members). Kumar & Bob McGregor The 2017-2018 management Combined Sathish team consisted of T20 1st & Kumar & Bob occasional use of some Kevin McFarlane – President, 2nd Grade McGregor standby Men’s Premier, and Delegate to NSWCUSA 2nd Grade John Colwell & Gerry Shires umpires). Charles Howard – Secretary Forliano Kevin Battishill – Vice This typifies the high level of President Brewer Kevin dedication and commitment Shield Battishill & so evident amongst our Norm Tickner – Treasurer Laurie Luccitti members and the whole John Colwell – Appointments 3rd Grade John Colwell NSWCUSA community. Thank Officer & Victor Gauci you to all who umpired and assisted. Roberto Howard – Assistant 3rd Grade Kevin Secretary (T20) McFarlane & All finals series matches were Russell Miles Gerry Forliano – Liaison covered by members of our Officer to SCA Women’s Sub- Association. Appointments Committee Others appointed to semi- for major Finals matches were Sathish Kumar – Webmaster finals were: done in consultation with the State Umpiring Manager. Russell Miles – Assistant Aldo Cantori, Ian Carew, Brian Webmaster Ferguson, Elizabeth Nash, Vir The higher-level achievements Brett McMillan – Auditor Raheja and Gordon Smith. by our members Roberto Howard, Bob McGregor The Association actively All the above umpires earned and Sathish Kumar in CA recruits and welcomes new their appointments, performed Championships and/or SCA and experienced umpires. well, and were commended for Men’s Finals are applauded. We are also keen to support their efforts. female and junior umpires. All SCA Women’s Cricket matches We again ensured 100% on Saturdays and Sundays had coverage (two umpires, all two umpires appointed. matches) for SCA Women’s cricket on both Saturdays and All semi-finals and finals were Sundays. This was achieved by covered by umpires from this liaising with Troy Penman and Association. Stephen Blomfield (involving Kevin Battishill and Laurie Luccitti

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 115 Our Association strongly Our active umpires were well about its application. supports Cricket NSW’s aim able to handle the updated to recruit and develop female 2017 Laws, and Playing A sombre note comes from the umpires. We have been able to Conditions, due to NSWCUSA trend of increasing incidences provide regular appointments training at umpire training of dubious behaviour or for five female umpires. Four courses and the Convention, in- attitudes from some players of these umpires came directly house presentations by Kevin and officials. All our umpires from the program and training McFarlane, Kevin Battishill, need to remain vigilant to developed by Claire Polosak and discussions led by John counteract this. and her ongoing support is Colwell and Laurie Borg. The highly commended. ‘rules night’ slide presentation Finally, thank you to all players, was again a valuable resource officials, scorers, supporters Michelle Evans, Kirsten Funston for members. and fellow umpires for and Annette MacKenzie all their efforts during another had the honour of umpiring The SCA introduced an Extreme enjoyable season. at Cricket Australia under Heat Policy during the season. age Female Championships. This created some interesting Michelle Evans and Manjinder scenarios for umpires and Sandhu joined many of our teams, and ongoing discussion members in also umpiring SCA Men’s Premier Cricket on Saturdays.

We look forward to fostering the development of even more female umpires in the coming seasons.

A major revamp of the SCA Women’s Cricket Sub- committee saw Stirling Hamman as Chairman. He continues the good relationship that we had with former Chair Jessica Henry. They, along with Clare Crewdson at Cricket NSW, are all commended for their efforts for Women’s Cricket. Gerry Forliano continued his role as a valuable member of the Sub-committee.

Again, the guidance and support from Darren Goodger, Troy Penman, Nic Bills and Claire Polosak at NSWCUSA and Cricket NSW is of great benefit to our Association and members. Manjinder Sandhu and Kevin McFarlane

116 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Camden – Davern Lewis

Leadership and matches, all District Shield retired this season. Neville Executive Structure matches, Finals matches in Clissold, Bill Fitton and Paul other Districts and all District Raison have been presented The 2017-18 Executive: Representative matches with retirement medals. involving CDCA. Patron: John Evans Annemarie Arends became Peter Murray and Mark the first female to umpire President: Davern Lewis Kraljevic umpired the Martin a match in the Open Vice Rob Fitton Shield semi-final. Competition and John Fitton President: umpired his 10th consecutive Hon Vicki Wynne Rob Pinney umpired the U16 Grand Final. Secretary: Telegraph Shield Final. I acknowledge the support and Hon Mark enthusiasm of all members, Treasurer: Kraljevic Mark Kraljevic umpired the especially the hard-working Weblin Shield Final and the Executive: Vice President Executive Management U14 State Challenge and Peter Rob Pinney, Secretary Vicki Committee: Neville Clissold, Murray stood in the Gee Shield Wynne, Treasurer Mark John Fitton, Ray Garnsey, Final. Kraljevic and committee Hayden McCarthy, Ray Mosley, members Ray Mosley, Alan Peter Murray We supplied umpires to the Bell, John Fitton, Ray Garnsey, Finals Series of the Bankstown Hayden McCarthy and Peter Key Highlights of the and St George / George’s Murray. 2017-18 Season River and Canterbury Wests Associations. I acknowledge the support and 2017-18 has been another continued close relationship excellent season for the All 10 CDCA Open Grand Finals between our Association and CDCUA. matches were umpired by two the CDCA. To Garry Rowe, CDCUA members. Matt McGettigan and the Our membership base of 55 committee, we appreciate was again very strong, albeit All aged Finals were umpired your support for some joint down slightly on the previous by two CDCUA members. initiatives over the last two record membership of 67 Three long serving members seasons. members from the previous season.

On any given Saturday, we put in excess of 25 umpires in 38 matches in the CDCA.

Twelve umpires made themselves available for every round of the season.

CDCUA members also umpired at CDCA U16, Junior Finals, Junior and Senior T20 Gary Crombie and Dennis Chaplin

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 117 We continued our successful • Field craft for umpires to enhance on field umpire mentor their knowledge of laws, program in co-operation with A pleasing aspect of these interpretation, application and funded by CDCA. sessions was that they afforded and field craft. Umpires are a forum for discussion and provided with feedback at Regular training sessions and clarification among members. intervals and at the end of discussion were a key feature I believe members have the match in a relaxed and of our monthly meetings. become more confident and collegial manner. knowledgeable as a result. I thank John Evans and Laurie The program was made Borg for their ongoing support, On-field Observation and available on a rotation basis especially during a season of Mentor Support Scheme to any umpire who either considerable change with the requested support or through introduction of the 2017 Code. A new on-field observation negotiation was considered We propose to run another and mentor scheme has been to be in need of support, for full training Course during operating for the past three whatever reason. September and October 2018. seasons. For both financial and logistical reasons, umpires It could be a new umpire or an There were enhanced social rarely have the opportunity umpire appointed to say first activities with the continuation of umpiring with a partner in or second grade for the first of the highly successful match matches organised by CDCA. time or an umpire who simply day drinks and debriefing at wants more feedback on their Wests Leumeah. Such opportunities have performance. been restricted largely to The Members’ Facebook Page finals, U16 and T20 Cup Players and clubs responded has been maintained with matches. Accordingly, errors positively to this initiative as 39 followers. It provides an or problems with field craft it provided for improvement opportunity for members often went undetected and in performance and the to provide match reports, umpires were prone to falling enhanced good will generated post photographs and as a into some unfortunate habits. between the CDCA and the discussion forum for relevant The program was fully funded CDCUA. issues. by the Camden District Cricket Association and provided Training an opportunity each week

Each of our monthly meetings incorporated a training component focussing on critical and topical aspects of the Laws and Playing Conditions. John Evans and Laurie Borg were on hand to deliver informative and instructional sessions on:

• Dangerous and Unfair Bowling • LBW law • Wides, no balls • Teamwork and Leadership Scorers Training Course

118 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Umpire Assessment Captains’ Reports on match management and in a minimum eight matches Umpires positive interaction with the in that panel or above. For players. Panel one and two, matches in In recent seasons there has below allocated grades do not been a general improvement Umpire Panels account towards panel awards. in the feedback provided by captains and clubs via The CDCUA employs a three- Spirit of Cricket the match assessment tier panel system for umpire forms forwarded each appointments. The 2017-18 season also saw week. Captains are offering the continuation of the Spirit constructive thoughts which Panel 1: Umpires who officiate of Cricket award. This is a club- are relayed to umpires where the majority of matches in 1st based award where teams are appropriate. The association and 2nd Grade. awarded points out of 10 for has endeavoured to respond to Panel 2: Umpires who officiate each match by umpires. The concerns from clubs regarding the majority of appointments winning club is presented umpire performance. The new in 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade. with the Dave Matthews Spirit of Cricket Trophy to be captains match reporting Panel 3: Umpires who officiate awarded at the CDCA Annual system has been in operation the majority of appointments Presentation. The winner was for several years and is going in 6th to 9th Grade and the Collegians Cricket Club. very well. the Division 2 one-day competition. The aim was to give a greater The trophy was an initiative of the CDCUA and is co- weight to reporting on Umpires are able to move sponsored by the CDCA. Teams decision making, but also to between panels during the are awarded points based on include some categories not season and this frequently the criteria employed criteria previously used. Clubs were occurs. asked to encourage skippers are taken directly from those used in all matches for the to provide constuctive To be eligible for a panel NSW Premier Cricket matches. feedback for umpires. Marks award, umpires must be a rated as poor or unstaisfactory member and have officiated were accompanied by a comment and included in the reports emailed to members. Where only one report was submitted, marks for that match were doubled. Over the season, approximately 80% of captain’s reports on umpires were submitted. These figures are very encouraging.

While it is vital that we get the decisions right, it is pleasing to see that as an Association, umpires are getting it right with categories such as punctuality, appearance, Country Colts umpires at Tamworth

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 119 CDCA OPEN GRAND FINAL: UMPIRE APPOINTMENTS 2017-18

Grade Home Team Away Team Umpire 1 Umpire 2 1st Camden Bradbury (w) Davern Lewis Rob Pinney 2nd Cobbitty Park Oran Park (w) Mark Kraljevic Peter Murray 3rd Westerners Macquarie Fields (w) Ian Fisher Peter Woodyatt 4th Magpies Ingleburn RSL (w) David Stewart Barry Thebridge 5th Ingleburn RSL Cobbitty Narellan (w) Alan Bell Brian Muir 6th Westerners (w) Liverpool CC Tim Hand John Hows 7th Bradbury Cobbitty Narellan (w) Steve Boyd Derek Dowle 8th Camden (w) Ingleburn RSL Chad Smith Ray Mosley 9th Magpies (w) Tahmoor Paul Doyon Prakash Chaudhary div 2 Camden (w) C’town RSL Chris Harvey Kevin Browning

Annual Presentation President Doug D’Arney The support we display for each (Life Member) Dinner other and the camaraderie Vice Rob Dryburgh is an enduring feature of this A very successful Presentation President (Life Member) association. Dinner was held on 7 April Secretary Ken Bakon (Life with former Test Umpire Simon I am proud to be a part of it. Member) Taufel as special guest speaker. Treasurer Terry Heath (Life Member) It was encouraging that 42 Parramatta – Ken Bakon members, partners, friends The Parramatta District Importantly, every year in and special guests attended Cricket Umpires’ Association June or August we arrange for in support of this event, our completed another successful NSWCUSA to hold a full training association and each other, season of umpiring. course and associated exam. In acknowledging our collective 2017 we had 29 participants, As well as officiating at achievements and celebrating 21 sat the exam and 14 gained senior and junior level for the those of colleagues. a NSWCUSA pass mark. As well, Parramatta District Cricket we gained 17 new members Association, we once again for our Association. Major Award Winners had as many as eleven umpires Finally, our Annual Dinner and appointed to Inter District Presentation night, which was Rookie of the Year: Matches, including a number Adrian Dowdell held the Tuesday following for competitions finals. PDCA Finals. This year the Panel 3 Medal: Greg Duffy • Once again, we were able to Jasmine Restaurant at Wenty Panel 2 Medal: Tim Hand cover all senior grade finals, Leagues was the venue, and a and indeed doubled-up the great night was had by all. Panel 1 Medal: Rob Pinney top nine grades. Our award winners were Terry Association Medal: • All junior finals were also Heath for Umpire of the Year Derek Dowle covered by our members (Ray Parr Trophy), Dave Henry John Evans Medal – Umpire • We have 66 members in for Representative Umpire of of the Year: Mark Kraljevic total, 58 of whom are active. the Year (Barry Collison Medal), • Our Executive is made up and Jordan Gupta for the I believe we grew as a group as follows: “Rookie” Umpire of the Year. professionally and socially throughout the year.

120 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Fairfield-Liverpool – Arthur Watson

The Fairfield-Liverpoolumpires, including those from Hamill as the recipient of Cricket Umpires’ Association the Premier Cricket ranks, for the prestigious Doug Tyson completed a most successful putting their hands up in this Memorial Shield for his season, its 90th consecutive time of need. The top grade outstanding contribution season following formation in Grand Final was played under to umpiring in the 2017-18 1927. the watchful eyes of Daniel Season. Doug Tyson will be Izard and Peter Moore. This remembered for his dedication We currently have a appointment represented and commitment to umpiring membership of 29. A number Peter’s tenth First Grade Grand in both Fairfield Liverpool area of these umpires officiate Final. The FLCUA Executive as well as NSWCUSA, covering in NSW Premier Cricket and congratulates all umpires who many seasons. Shires competitions, but stood in final matches on a job also officiate in the Fairfield- well done. Many rewarding Once again three of our Liverpool Cricket Association compliments have been members, Daniel Izard, Rick when the opportunities arise. received from participating Crocono and Chris Taylor, Clubs. displaying their umpiring Our Office Bearers consist of – expertise, supported local Patrons: Messrs George It is pleasing to welcome clubs who hosted Pink Stump Taylor and Chris Taylor and Yahya Khan Days in aid of the Jane McGrath Arthur Watson into our ranks. These two fine Foundation. Great work lads. President: Darren Foster umpires have seen fit to swap their bat for a hat. Welcome Our Association warmly Secretary: Arthur Watson aboard gents. acknowledges the support Treasurer: Daniel Izard we receive from our major Appointments Rick Crocono A major highlight for sponsor, Cabra-Vale Diggers Officer: the Association was the Club. Training Bill Howard announcement of Dougall Officer: Our members achieved 100% coverage of NSW DCA Junior Representative matches during the course of the season which highlights the commitment of our members.

End of season finals for both Junior and Senior competitions always create a difficulty in filling with qualified umpires. Our Appointments Officer, Rick Crocono, must be applauded for capably filling all vacancies. We thank all Greg Davidson and Tony Wilds

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 121 Northern District Cricket Umpires’ – Homer Paxton

The umpires’ of the NDCA lost were then lucky enough to The umpire of the season was one umpire to NSW Premier have Laurie reinforce this two won by Greg Berriman who Cricket, but gained another days later on the first Saturday is remaining with us. Greg who assisted us coming all in September. started umpiring whilst he was the way from the UK. This still playing. meant we had three umpires It was just too early to have who could umpire on a the new laws for the NDCA The President and Secretary is consistent basis and another competition as it started the still Homer Paxton. two who could umpire on an next Saturday, however they intermittent basis. were introduced into the NCU We were able to fill all matches competition which started in in the NSWDCA representative I believe I should add here the October. program (again with grateful local association has a tough help from our comrades from road to hoe. They usually only We can make the proud boast Premier and Shires cricket) have a partner come finals that all senior semi-finals had and even help out other time. I can personally attest it two qualified umpires thanks Associations. is much harder to umpire in to our friends from NSW the local competition on your Premier and Shires Cricket. It is unlikely we will be able own than in Shires where you Again, for the first time no local to have an umpires course, always have a mate at square umpires were available for however we will be publishing leg. For all that you also get NDCA finals so we had three the course Hornsby is holding. paid less which is necessary if from NSW Premier and Shires We will again have a guest the local clubs are to continue! Cricket to help us out, for that speaker at our meeting on the On the other hand, the teams we are very grateful. first Saturday in September are usually very grateful to get just before the local season an umpire. starts.

There was a determined move to have all NCU matches (The Northern Cricket Union (NCU) is an amalgam of both the NDCA and the NSCA ) having one umpire. However, there were occasions where the NDCA could only supply two umpires not the required three.

We started off by being guests of Hornsby umpires to hear the inimitable Laurie Borg tell all and sundry about the new laws on a Thursday night. We Ben Treloar and Troy Penman

122 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 New South Wales Cricket Association – Mark Hughes

By way of background, our Timbs (Hawkesbury) winning defeating Western Australia association is one of a number election to the positions in the final. Alyssa Healy that provides a delegate to vacated from the expiring scored 122 off 109 balls in the meetings of Cricket NSW. board positions. Mr Bhandari grand final held at BISP2. The All 20 Premier Grade cricket resigned his position on the Breakers have won the WNCL clubs are represented, along board during the 2017-18 competition now 12 times in with the eight country zones, season and an election for his the last 13 seasons. ACT Cricket Association, NSW vacated positon will occur at Districts Cricket Association, the Ordinary General Meeting National age championships NSW Schools Cricket of delegates in June 2018. were won by the NSW Association, NSW Women’s Metropolitan team at Male Cricket Committee and Sydney The AGM also saw the Under 19 and Under 17 Shires Competition, along with appointment of Mr Lyall level. For females, the age three Appointed Directors of Gorman and Mr John Knox championships were won by the NSW Cricket Board, 37 in as Appointed Directors to the ACT NSW Country at Under all. This was my second season NSW Cricket Board. Annual 15, while at the Under 18 as our representative to these financial statements werelevel, NSW Metropolitan won meetings. tabled showing NSWCA to be the T20 competition and ACT in a strong financial position NSW Country won the 50 The Annual General Meeting with revenues of $42.2m, over format. Country Cricket held in September 2017 saw expenses of $40.5m, and performances were also strong the reappointment of patrons surplus of $1.7m. Total equity in season 2017-18 with the of NSWCA of Mr Alan Davidson increased to net assets held by men winning the Australian AM MBE (also a patron of Cricket NSW in excess of $19m Country Cricket Championship our association), The Hon. in the financial statement whilst our women’s team John Howard OM AC and His tabled to delegates. finished in third position. Excellency General The Hon. David Hurley AS DSC (ret). During the year, performances In the Big Bash, both Sydney from NSW representative teams were disappointed to Lisa Sthalaker was nominated teams were mixed at senior miss the semi-finals with the by the Board to be elected as level, but very positive at the Sixers finishing fifth and the a Life Member of the NSWCA, national age championships. Thunder sixth, again batting with the award accepted on NSW finished a disappointing her behalf by her parents, with fifth in the Sheffield Shield, Lisa unable to attend the AGM with batting performances due to coaching commitments highlighted as the main in the West Indies. reason for the position on the final table. The Blues finished An election of three directors fourth in the JLT One-Day Cup to the NSW Cricket Board was after winning the competition held at the AGM, with Mr Danny in the previous season. The Bhandari (UNSW), Mr Marshall NSW Breakers won the WNCL David Rodgie and Bill Glacken Rosen (Gordon) and Mr Richard for the second season in row with the captains before the match

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 123 performances labelled as Delegates meetings during once again acknowledged below expectations. In the the year were provided for providing 100% coverage WBBL, the Sixers and Thunder presentations from the Cricket of NSW Premier Cricket and topped the regular season Performance Department Shires competitions. Our table after the preliminary and the Sydney Big Bash umpires’ progression in the rounds, and were asked to franchises. The BBL franchises national pathway continues play their finals matches away continue to provide excellent to be noted, with our umpires from home to coincide with revenue streams which flow in all Cricket Australia the BBL finals. The Thunder back to NSW Cricket, and with competitions performing to were defeated in the semi- the previous season also an excellent standards. final by the Scorchers, with the Ashes year, financials are in a Sixers winning their second very positive position heading consecutive final comfortably into 2018-19. defeating Perth at the Adelaide Oval with Sarah Coyte (4-17) At delegate meetings we and Alyssa Healy (41) best were often reminded of the performers on the day. excellent work of our umpiring staff at Cricket NSW, and were Sydney Cricket Association – Laurie Borg

Sydney Cricket Association held its Annual General Seven limited-overs matches Committee of Management: Meeting on 21 August 2017. and eight two-day matches. • Kingsgrove Sports T20 Chairman: Andrew Falk. Chairman Andrew Falk advised Cup – Each team played four Deputy Craig delegate members of the preliminary round matches. Chairman: Hambleton. passing of Trevor Wholohan • Poidevin-Gray Shield – Nine Committee: Evan (Penrith), Jim Hanshaw preliminary round matches. Atkins, Tim (Blacktown) and Greg Farmer • AW Green Shield – Seven Cruickshank, (SCA Judiciary) during the preliminary round matches. Andrew previous season. Mr Falk Frank, Brian provided information about all Freedman, three gentlemen, and asked all Joshua Lalor, to stand for a moment’s silence, Richard in respect of the contributions Timbs. they made to the SCA.

Chairman Shires Competition NSW Premier Cricket Sub-Committee: John Biviano. Competitions were programed as follows: NSWCUSA Delegate to the Sydney Cricket Association: • First Grade – Five limited Laurie Borg. overs matches and ten two- day matches. The Sydney Cricket Association • Second to Fifth Grades – Greg Davidson in action

124 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 McDonald’s continued its Congratulations to Sharad Cricket clubs along with teams sponsorship of NSW Premier Patel who won the George from ACT, Central Coast, Cricket and Sydney Shires Borwick Memorial Award. Illawarra and Newcastle. This Cricket. Sharad is a talented umpire, was a four-round competition respected by his peers and with the final being played NSWCUSA is proud that the players, and committed at the SCG. Umpires from 100% of NSW Premier Cricket to the Association by way all four regional areas and Sydney Shires Cricket of availability and meeting received appointments in the matches had two umpires. The attendance. Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup – availability and commitment Dinusha Bandara and Drew of all umpires is appreciated. The following NSW Premier Crozier, (ACT), James Figallo Troy Penman and Stephen Cricket panel umpires made (Central Coast), David Cullen Blomfield (Appointmentstheir first grade debut this and Neil Findlay (Illawarra) and Officer, SSCUA) worked closely season and are offeredRoss McKim (Newcastle). together throughout the congratulations: season to ensure all matches We offer congratulations to had two umpires appointed, • Ian Herbert the Manly-Warringah District their efforts are appreciated. • Kedar Oza Cricket Club and the Burwood They are a great team. • Sharad Patel Briars for their respective • Bruce Whitehouse successes as Club Champions The excellent coverage is a in NSW Premier Cricket and tribute to the recruitment and All grabbed the opportunity, Sydney Shires Cricket. We also training programs of NSWCUSA performing very well, and are offer our congratulations to and the Sydney Shires Cricket commended. those clubs in the respective Umpires’ Association, the two competitions which gained Associations work positively The Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup premierships in each of the together for the benefit of comprised the 20 NSW Premier grades, they being: the NSW Premier Cricket and Sydney Shires Cricket NSW Premier Cricket competitions in recruiting, First Grade (Belvidere Cup) Parramatta training and developing match Second Grade (Albert Cup) Northern District officials. Third Grade (Mitchell Cup) Sydney University Fourth Grade (Reid Cup) Manly-Warringah Fifth Grade (David Sherwood Cup) Manly-Warringah First Grade Limited Overs Sydney University Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup Sydney Poidevin-Gray Shield Penrith A W Green Shield Parramatta

Sydney Shires Cricket First Grade (RB Clark Cup) Mount Pritchard- Southern District Second Grade (SJ Mayne Trophy) Warringah Third Grade (JB Hollander Trophy) Warringah Fourth Grade (Harry Culbert Trophy) Georges River Ivan Holland and Brian DeCelis Frank Gray Shield Warringah

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 125 We extend our thanks and Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup, by the Board and comprised appreciation to the teams Penrith v Sydney at SCG Errol Cranney, Bob Davis, and volunteers from all clubs Umpires: Steve O’Shaughnessy Darren Goodger (Chair), Bill for providing our members and Troy Penman Hendricks and Graham Reed. with the enjoyment of taking As in previous years the criteria part in the game of cricket. Poidevin Gray Shield, Penrith v for panel selection included The hospitality afforded to Gordon at Howell Oval availability, commitment, umpires by so many clubs is Umpires: Berend du Plessis perceived match fitness outstanding. and Glen Stubbings and suitability, previous observations, reports from Appointments to NSW A W Green Shield, Parramatta captains and attendance Premier Cricket Finals were as v Manly-Warringah at at necessary meetings. follows: Merrylands Oval The Coaching Panel made Umpires: Darren Foster and selections based on potential First Grade, Parramatta Andrew Hamilton and ability already displayed, v Sydney University at some room was also left for Bankstown Oval The Association intuition in selections. The Umpires: Gerard Abood and acknowledges here the Coaching Panel ensured that Greg Davidson appointment of: selections to the various panels were made on merit. Second Grade, Northern • Simon Dodwell and Anthony District v Manly-Warringah at Raymond to umpire the The umpires selected for the Mark Taylor Oval Sydney Shires Cricket First NSW Premier Cricket finals Umpires: Simon Lightbody Grade Final played between series were chosen by the and Anthony Wilds Burwood and Mount panel of Errol Cranney, Bob Pritchard-Southern Districts Davis and Graham Reed. The Third Grade, Sydney University at Joe McAleer Reserve. selection panel was approved v Sydney at Sydney University by the NSWCUSA Board. Oval • Sathish Kumar and Bob Umpires: Darren Goodger and McGregor to umpire the The off-field observers were Ben Treloar Women’s Premier Cricket Graham Chudleigh, Errol First Grade Final played Cranney, Bob Davis, Mark Grant Fourth Grade, Manly- between Universities and St and Graham Reed all of whom Warringah v Western Suburbs George Sutherland at BISP2. worked tirelessly to observe at Manly Oval 146 different umpires and in Umpires: Andrew Hamilton • Berend du Plessis and total make 355 observations, and Troy Penman Sharad Patel to umpire the this was an increase of 10% Metropolitan Cup Final on last year’s figures. Their Fifth Grade, Parramatta v played between UNSW and work is appreciated by all Manly-Warringah at Old Kings Penrith at David Phillips and provides great benefit to Oval South. the umpires. Administration Umpires: Roberto Howard and Officer, Nic Bills, is hereby Marc Nickl Congratulations to all acknowledged and thanked concerned. for his timely distribution of First Grade Limited Overs, observer reports. Nic did an Parramatta v Sydney University The selection of the NSW excellent job. at Old Kings Oval Premier Cricket umpiring Umpires: Troy Penman and panels remained the Ben Treloar responsibility of the Coaching Panel which was appointed

126 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 A total of 196 umpires matches and are presented for A total record of match officiated in NSW Premier each 50 matches thereafter. appointments of those Cricket in season 2017-18. Sincere thanks are offered individual members who here to member Stephen officiated in NSW Premier Umpire appointments to NSW Blomfield for the time, on an Cricket during the 2017-18 Premier Cricket competitions honorary basis, he has put into season is provided in this were the responsibility of ensuring the accuracy of these Annual Report. The statistics, the Executive Officer and match statistics. His research where complete, record the Administration Manager. and compilation of data has NSW Premier Cricket and The Administration Manager been outstanding and of Sydney Shires Cricket match and Administration Officergreat assistance to NSWCUSA appointments from the date were responsible for the management. on which the member joined coordination of umpire the Association until the end payments. The record keeping Match certificates to those of the season. The figures do of Ground Assessments, Spirit members who were present, not include appointments of Cricket Assessments and and who qualified for them, to Poidevin-Gray Shield, A W the Player and Captain of the were presented at the Annual Green Shield, Frank Gray Shield, Year awards for NSW Premier Dinner. Congratulations to or any other heterogeneous Cricket, Sydney Shires Cricket the following members who competition nor to any and Women’s Premier Cricket reached a “milestone” during representative fixtures, but was again undertaken by SCA the 2017-18 season: do include appointment to staff. 600 matches matches in the First Grade Limited Overs Competition Lindsay Kain The umpire appointments as it is part of the First Grade to Sydney Shires Cricket and 550 matches Competition. Women’s Premier Cricket Chris Weir were the responsibility of the 300 matches Congratulations are extended Appointment Officer within Chris King to the following members their respective Associations 250 matches who reached milestones for with significant volunteer umpiring First Grade matches: Peter Tate time being spent by Stephen Blomfield (Shires) and Dr 200 matches Andrew Hamilton – 150 First John Colwell (Women’s) in Marc Nickl Grade matches – Round 8 professionally completing Michael Roberts Sutherland v Penrith at Glenn these duties. The Association Gordon Smith McGrath Oval records its thanks here to Ben Treloar Stephen and John for their Peter Tate – 150 First Grade dedication and commitment 150 matches matches – Round 10 to excellence. Their work is Kevin Battishill Northern District v Bankstown appreciated by the SCA. Ian Bowman at Mark Taylor Oval Alan Monaghan NSWCUSA keeps a record Geoff Wheeler Darren Goodger – 250 First of umpire appointments to Grade matches – Round 15 100 matches NSW Premier Cricket and Sydney v Sutherland at Sydney Shires Cricket matches Brian Breakspear Drummoyne Oval and presents certificates Kim Hunter recognising the number of Geoff Irvine matches to which umpires Rob Maloney have been appointed. These Varun Marwaha certificates commence at 100 Gerard Riley

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 127 It was pleasing during the appreciated the interaction Gorrie and Gordon Salier, are season to welcome 31 with Richard and the quality of acknowledged and thanked for members from Affiliatedthe feedback provided by him. their contribution and support Associations who officiated in Sharad stood in the Round 17 of NSWCUSA members. NSW Premier Cricket to further match between Lindisfarne v their experience. Kingborough at Lindisfarne The NSW Premier Cricket Oval with Muhammad Qureshi. Premiers’ Dinner was held at NSWCUSA members are Dockside on 27 April 2018 welcome to apply to the This year we were also pleased and attended by NSWCUSA Executive Officer to officiate in to welcome Jack Paterson Directors Graham Chudleigh, NSW Premier Cricket. This is a (Western Australian Cricket Geoff Garland and Treasurer great way for members from Umpires’ Association). Jack Laurie Borg, as well as our affiliates to experience umpired in Round 12 at NSWCUSA Administration officiating in the best club Drummoyne Oval in a first Manager, Troy Penman. competition in Australia. By grade match between Sydney doing so you broaden your and UNSW with first-class The 2017-18 NSW Premier experience and add value umpire Steve O’Shaughnessy Cricket Award Winners are listed to NSW Premier Cricket. The on a wet weekend in Sydney. below and the Association experience gained will in turn Jack performed well and will offers congratulations to the benefit umpiring and cricket in take great benefit from the following: the their local competition. experience. • O’Reilly Medal for First Harvey Wolff (TasmanianNSWCUSA acknowledges Grade Player of the Year Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’ with thanks the work and – Jonathan Cook (Western Association) was a welcome support of Code of Conduct Suburbs) addition to NSW Premier Commissioner, John • Spirit of Cricket – Northern Cricket Round 12 where, at McGruther, and the Assistant Sydney University Oval, he Commissioners. Mr McGruther District umpired the first grade match acts swiftly in handling • Coach of the Year (Bob between Sydney University matters which are reported Simpson Award) – Jason and North Sydney, standing and is respected for being the Coleman (Parramatta) with Marc Nickl. He impressed “Sergeant at Arms” for those • Administrator of the all with his laid back nature who report alleged breaches of Year – Jason Ellsmore and positive attitude to the the Code. He is genuine in his (Campbelltown-Camden) game. Whilst visiting Sydney, attempt to ensure SCA matches Harvey was a fine ambassador are played within the spirit • Phil Tresidder Media Award for Cricket Tasmania and of the game and encourages for Best Season Coverage – TCUSA on and off the field. umpires to work together with Stew Moses (Nepean News) His visit was part of an annual captains in managing matches • First Grade Ground of the umpire exchange program in a positive and constructive Year – Joe McAleer Reserve between NSWCUSA and manner. Mr McGruther offers (Blacktown) Cricket Tasmania. NSWCUSA his services to the game and • Lower Grade Ground of member, Sharad Patel, our umpires in a volunteer the Year – Tunks Park (North umpired a first grade match in capacity. This Association Sydney) the Cricket Tasmania Premier is very grateful for his time, League in Hobart and his expertise and professionalism. • First Grade Captain of the work with Richard Widows Year – Nick Larkin (Sydney (High Performance Umpire The Assistant Code of University) Coach, Cricket Tasmania) Conduct Commissioners, • Second Grade Captain was valuable for Sharad who being Gerard Abood, Graham of the Year – Tony Clark

128 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 (Blacktown) Player of the Poidevin-Gray assistance and cooperation • Third Grade Captain of the Shield Final – Jake Wholohan provided by the SCA Secretary Year – Ben Fisher (Northern (Penrith) Bruce Whitehouse and NSW District) and Mark Morley • Kevin Cunningham Premier Cricket Manager (Eastern Suburbs) Medal for Player of the A W Roy Formica. Their efforts, and that of Hayley Blight, • Fourth Grade Captain of Green Shield Final – Tyrone Hargraves (Parramatta) Clare Crewdson and Andrew the Year – Alasdair Grant Gilchrist are appreciated. The (Sydney University) The NSW Premier Cricket First professionalism of the SCA and • Fifth Grade Captain of the Grade Team of the Year is Operations teams at Cricket Year – Warwick Hayes (St listed below: NSW is to be commended as George) is their genuine support of NSWCUSA. • Club Championship – Jonathan Cook (Western Manly-Warringah Suburbs) (Captain), Daniel Solway (Bankstown), Josh The usual behind the scenes • Benaud Medal for Player of Clarke (Hawkesbury), Scott work continues in the “non- the First Grade Final – Scott Rodgie (Mosman), Jamie playing season” and September Copperfield (Parramatta) Brown (Sutherland), Nicholas 2018 will be upon us soon • Michael Bevan Medal Selman (UNSW), Jake Fawcett enough. It is anticipated that for Player of First Grade (Blacktown), Beau McClintock we will have more new recruits Limited Overs Cup Final (Sydney) (WK), Jarrad Burke to welcome to umpiring in SCA – Tim Cummins (Sydney (Campbelltown-Camden), competitions. We look forward University) Ben Manenti (Sydney), Tim to the coming SCA season in NSW Premier Cricket, Sydney • Player of the Twenty20 Ley (Sydney University), Nick Shires Cricket and Women’s Cup Final – Delray Rawlins Stapleton (St George). Premier Cricket with great (Sydney) NSWCUSA acknowledges the energy and enthusiasm. • Shane Lee Medal for

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 129 Sydney Cricket Association Umpire Statistics – Stephen Blomfield

The following table is a record of match appointments of those individual members who officiated during 2017-18 in NSW Premier Cricket or Sydney Shires Cricket and shows a career tally from the date they joined the Association up to the end of this current season. These statistics do not count matches officiated in the Poidevin-Gray Shield, AW Green Shield, or Frank Gray Shield competitions. They do however count matches officiated in the First Grade Limited Overs Competition

CAREER TOTAL MATCHES INCL SEASON 2017/18

1 2 3 4 5 SHIRES TOTAL ABBEY, David 0 12 29 9 9 8 67 ABOOD, Gerard 93 20 2 6 11 4 136 ACKERMAN, Andrew 0 0 12 9 1 2 24 AHMED, Asfar 0 0 0 0 3 16 19 ALEXANDER, Isaac 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 ANDERSON, Michael 0 0 2 2 4 0 8 ANG, Tommy 58 44 45 18 15 5 185 APAY, Christian 0 0 0 0 1 11 12 AROK, Stephen 0 0 4 18 13 6 41 BADALATI, Vince 0 0 1 26 14 10 51 BANODKAR, Mahesh 0 0 0 0 2 46 48 BASAPPA, Bharat 0 0 0 0 0 15 15 BASKAR, Edward 0 0 12 28 28 9 77 BATTISHILL, Kevin 0 34 50 44 22 9 159 BELL, Grahame 0 0 3 22 26 44 95 BERGMAN, Tony 0 0 0 0 0 128 128 BETBEDER-MATIBET, Marc 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 BLOMFIELD, Stephen 3 1 2 2 4 308 320 BONNEY, Al 0 2 2 1 0 0 5 BOOTH, Tony 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 BORG, Laurie 160 191 33 19 24 14 441 BOTTA, Phanee 0 0 0 2 6 1 9 BOWMAN, Ian 0 0 0 0 0 161 161 BREAKSPEAR, Brian 0 0 6 4 3 95 108

130 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 1 2 3 4 5 SHIRES TOTAL BRIGHTWELL, Daniel 21 26 15 16 5 3 86 BRISTOW, Brad 0 0 3 10 23 21 57 BROOKS. Ken 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 BUCKLAND, Ken 71 66 45 21 13 69 285 BURGOYNE, John 0 8 12 8 0 1 29 BURNS, Roger 0 25 1 0 0 0 26 CALABRO, Vince 16 10 1 1 2 1 31 CAMPBELL, Neil 0 0 0 0 1 60 61 CANTORI, Aldo 0 0 0 11 8 4 23 CAREW, Ian 0 0 5 24 20 7 56 CARMOCK, Greg 0 0 0 2 4 2 8 CARPINI, Tony 0 1 20 29 10 6 66 CARR, Tony 0 3 25 7 6 3 44 CASSIN, Chris 29 14 1 1 2 2 49 CHAPLIN, Dennis 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 CHEGWIDDEN, Les 0 0 0 0 0 56 56 CHIYA, Mohammed 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 CHRISTEN, Richard 0 0 0 26 33 133 192 CHRISTOPHER, Grant 0 0 0 0 0 13 13 CLAYDON, Mitchell 0 2 3 0 1 0 6 CLEMENTS, Stephen 0 0 0 0 0 94 94 CLIFT, Paul 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 COATES, Andrew 0 13 14 5 4 4 40 COLES, Mark 0 0 5 19 10 3 37 COLWELL, John 0 0 1 5 18 12 36 CONWAY, Michael 0 0 0 0 2 88 90 COOPER, David 0 10 11 30 21 3 75 COOPER, Tom 5 39 76 33 35 9 197 COTTER, Mark 0 0 0 0 0 14 14 CROCONO, Rick 0 6 19 4 0 49 78 CROMBIE, Gary 52 35 17 5 7 3 119 CULLEN, David 4 2 0 0 0 0 6 DAEHLER, Thomas 0 0 0 8 4 0 12 DARCY, John 0 38 108 47 27 12 232 DAVIDSON, Greg 133 14 9 2 1 2 161 DAVIES, Keith 0 0 0 0 0 62 62 DAVY, Adam 0 23 17 11 4 4 59 DE SILVA, Nirmal 0 0 0 5 11 16 32 DeCELIS, Brian 0 0 0 0 0 58 58 DESAI, Gaurav 2 31 18 7 12 8 78 DHANDAPANI, Kadhirvelou 5 46 75 34 35 30 225

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 131 1 2 3 4 5 SHIRES TOTAL DODWELL, Simon 0 0 0 0 0 41 41 DOUGHTY, Ken 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 DOUGHTY, Rodger 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 DUFF, Cameron 0 7 25 17 3 24 76 DUNN, Michael 0 0 0 0 0 52 52 DuPLESSIS, Berend 37 16 13 8 4 12 90 ECCLES, Steve 0 1 3 0 0 0 4 EGAN, Jeffrey 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 ELLOY, Keith 0 0 0 0 0 19 19 EVANS, John 253 32 64 29 15 5 398 EVANS, Michael 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 EVANS, Michelle 0 0 0 0 7 0 7 FAIRLIE, Simon 0 0 0 0 0 25 25 FERGUSON, Brian 151 64 63 34 22 12 346 FIGALLO, James 16 18 3 4 2 3 46 FINNEMORE, Clay 0 1 0 0 0 52 53 FORD, Noel 0 0 1 7 12 9 29 FORLIANO, Gerry 3 57 93 37 38 7 235 FOSTER, Darren 76 20 7 9 10 7 129 FRECKLINGTON, Mark 0 18 7 1 1 0 27 GAL, Michael 0 1 11 32 10 4 58 GANDEVIA, Robin 0 44 61 14 17 58 194 GANGULY, Saurabh 0 0 4 4 1 3 12 GARLAND, Geoff 132 177 48 22 22 13 414 GARWOOD, Robert 0 0 3 31 14 10 58 GLACKEN, Bill 0 0 1 8 40 19 68 GLAZEBROOK, Graeme 8 3 0 0 0 0 11 GOODGER, Darren 251 25 13 13 14 19 335 GOODMAN, David 0 0 0 0 0 93 93 GRIBBEN, Tony 0 0 0 7 3 16 26 GROCOCK, Stu 54 10 6 3 1 2 76 GUMBLETON, Tim 8 3 0 1 0 0 12 HACKETT, Anthony 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 HAMILTON, Andrew 157 43 17 12 5 5 239 HANSHAW, Glen 0 0 0 0 0 62 62 HARRISON, Spencer 0 0 0 0 2 243 245 HARROD, Jim 0 23 0 0 1 1 25 HAVILAND, Chris 0 0 2 57 102 59 220 HAYNES, Alan 0 1 8 7 3 0 19 HEANEY, Mark 0 0 0 2 3 1 6 HERBERT, Ian 4 1 1 0 0 0 6

132 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 1 2 3 4 5 SHIRES TOTAL HINDS, Denis 0 1 2 25 15 4 47 HITCHEN, Clive 0 0 2 21 37 2 62 HOBSON, Anthony 50 16 2 1 6 5 80 HOLLAND, Ivan 0 0 0 0 1 229 230 HONEYWOOD, Peter 0 0 2 20 37 10 69 HOSSAIN, Billy 0 0 0 5 6 9 20 HOWARD, Charles 0 0 43 48 66 29 186 HOWARD, Roberto 19 20 21 27 23 7 117 HUGHES, Aiden 37 15 14 13 5 3 87 HUGHES, Mark 72 31 12 6 6 60 187 HUGHES, Soren 0 0 0 7 2 4 13 HUMPHREY, Julian 0 0 3 4 3 4 14 HUNTER, Kim 0 0 0 0 0 103 103 IRVINE, Geoff 33 47 15 2 11 4 112 JAYAKODY, Dhanushka 0 0 0 4 10 12 26 JAYATILAKE, Lalith 0 0 0 5 28 42 75 KAIN, Lindsay 118 207 109 94 55 29 612 KAPOOR, Saurabh 0 0 0 0 5 3 8 KEARNS, Heath 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 KING, Chris 27 89 143 21 9 12 301 KINGSFORD SMITH, Tony 52 195 30 39 54 112 482 KIRKNESS, John 0 0 0 0 0 12 12 KNIGHT, Keiran 34 4 1 3 1 0 43 KOSCHEL, Gary 0 1 8 7 7 2 25 KUMAR, Balvinder 0 0 1 47 44 17 109 KUMAR, Kishore 0 0 0 2 12 22 36 KUMAR, Sathish 0 22 6 3 7 5 43 LE LIEVRE, Murray 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 LEAHY, Kevin 27 81 55 33 21 20 237 LEES, Craig 3 21 20 5 8 12 69 LELLIOTT, James 0 0 0 3 3 0 6 LIGHTBODY, Simon 85 7 2 3 0 0 97 LIGHTLEY, Shane 0 3 15 10 11 2 41 LILL, Greg 400 51 31 25 15 5 527 LUCITTI, Laurie 0 0 3 22 23 2 50 LULKA, Adrian 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 MACKENZIE, Annette 0 0 0 1 5 0 6 MADAN, Ajit 0 0 0 0 0 61 61 MALONEY, Rob 0 18 24 14 5 49 110 MANWANI, Saurabh 0 0 0 1 4 9 14 MARINAC, Mitchell 0 0 0 1 1 0 2

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 133 1 2 3 4 5 SHIRES TOTAL MARWAHA, Varun 0 24 42 19 15 3 103 MASSINGHAM, Bill 3 52 4 8 1 1 69 MASTERS, Darrin 1 3 6 1 0 0 11 MATHEWS, Rupert 0 5 1 0 1 179 186 MAXWELL, Stephen 0 0 0 0 0 20 20 McCLELLAND, David 0 0 0 5 11 3 19 McCLUSKEY, John 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 McGINN, Cameron 0 23 49 7 5 4 88 McGREGOR, Bob 42 29 37 14 12 3 137 McNAMARA, Peter 10 56 30 34 24 6 160 McTEGG, Michael 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 MEEHAN, Michael 0 3 2 13 11 0 29 MEHTA, Chinmay 0 0 2 30 21 11 64 MEULMAN, Geoff 0 0 0 2 4 2 8 MILES, Russell 0 0 1 2 3 1 7 MONAGHAN, Alan 29 68 18 26 12 4 157 MOON, Graham 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 MOONEY, Peter 66 140 12 14 11 196 439 MORRISON, Phil 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 MULLANE, Peter 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 NAZIR, Zaheer 31 53 34 25 22 5 170 NELSON, Ryan 25 11 3 1 0 2 42 NEWSOM, Ian 0 1 4 15 15 42 77 NICHOLS, Daniel 3 39 4 8 6 2 62 NICKL, Marc 147 27 8 12 11 6 211 O’CONNOR, Neil 0 0 2 21 37 4 64 OPPENHEIM, Dennis 0 0 0 0 0 49 49 O’SHAUGHNESSY, Steve 23 0 0 0 0 0 23 OTTAVIANO, Joe 0 0 3 11 14 5 33 OVERLAND, Tim 0 0 0 0 0 28 28 OZA, Kedar 2 40 76 12 5 5 140 PARIHAR, Prashant 0 0 1 22 19 16 58 PARKER, Trevor 0 0 0 0 0 145 145 PASCOE. Samuel 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 PATEL, Sharad 7 28 3 5 2 1 46 PATERSON, Jack 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 PAXTON, Homer 0 0 0 0 0 64 64 PEARCE, John 3 3 1 1 0 0 8 PENMAN, Troy 40 25 8 9 4 2 88 PODDAR, Krishna 0 0 0 4 3 1 8 POINTER, Martyn 0 14 17 8 8 12 59

134 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 1 2 3 4 5 SHIRES TOTAL POLOSAK, Claire 25 10 41 16 19 6 117 PONSFORD, Derek 0 0 0 0 0 141 141 PORTER, Rod 0 5 7 0 0 1 13 PRABHAKAR, Yatin 0 0 8 6 17 16 47 PRAKASH, Phil 0 0 0 0 3 42 45 PRYDE, Ian 0 0 0 0 0 14 14 PRYDE, Scott 0 0 0 0 0 36 36 RAHEJA, Vir 0 0 0 5 9 12 26 RAHMAN, Ashafur 0 0 2 4 13 21 40 RAINGER, Phil 24 3 2 0 3 2 34 RAJA, Rajesh 0 0 0 5 11 19 35 RAJAGOPALAN, Ragu 0 0 10 75 92 34 211 RAMADURAI, Vasanth 0 0 0 3 4 3 10 RANATUNGE, Palitha 0 0 0 27 54 17 98 RAYMOND, Anthony 6 0 0 0 0 69 75 REES, David 12 11 2 3 1 1 30 REID, Glen 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 RILEY, Gerard 0 10 32 1 0 69 112 ROBERTS, Michael 0 1 36 17 26 126 206 RODGIE, David 0 15 7 6 2 1 31 ROGAN, Scott 0 7 6 15 5 1 34 SAJOWITZ, Bede 0 14 15 5 5 2 41 SAMAD, Sayad 0 0 1 11 15 11 38 SAMINENI, Harish 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 SANDHU, Manjinder 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 SCHOKMAN, Trevor 0 0 0 1 2 190 193 SCOTT, Ross 0 0 1 1 0 54 56 SEARLES, Gary 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 SHANKAR, Arun 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 SHARAH, Stephen 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 SHARKEY, Vin 0 0 0 1 4 0 5 SHEEDY, Jim 0 0 0 1 0 3 4 SHELLENS, Jim 0 17 10 4 5 184 220 SHIELD, Bob 0 14 38 7 8 70 137 SIMS, Matthew 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 SINDEN, Ian 0 0 0 1 6 3 10 SINGHAM, Mano 0 0 0 1 1 94 96 SINGLE, David 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 SMELLIE, Patrick 0 0 0 0 1 156 157 SMITH, David 0 2 8 17 8 1 36 SMITH, Gordon 0 0 0 1 2 203 206

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 135 1 2 3 4 5 SHIRES TOTAL SMITH, Neil 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 SOLANKI, Vivek 0 0 0 9 3 0 12 SRINIVASAKANNAN, Sundar 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 SRINIVASAN, Pawan 0 0 0 0 0 28 28 SRINIVASAN, Ramadurai 0 0 0 4 19 5 28 STARKS, Steve 51 19 46 13 9 37 175 STEINDLER, Andrew 0 0 1 15 14 99 129 STEVENSON, Jeremy 0 0 0 4 2 1 7 STUBBINGS, Glen 44 15 11 2 3 20 95 SUBRAMANIAM, Praba 0 0 0 2 13 22 37 SWAN , Graham 0 2 46 39 39 5 131 TABRETT, Ian 0 2 0 0 0 104 106 TATE, Peter 152 34 31 22 19 4 262 TAYLOR, Lawrie 0 0 1 18 38 7 64 THAIGARAJAN, MK 0 0 30 46 57 15 148 THORPE, Jason 0 0 0 0 0 15 15 TREGEAGLE, Richard 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 TRELOAR, Ben 120 30 15 16 8 11 200 TURMANIS, Juris 0 0 30 51 45 20 146 TURNER, Michael W 0 1 3 14 18 7 43 VARADARAJAN, Sundar 0 0 0 6 9 11 26 VASEY, Andrew 0 31 59 20 23 6 139 VASEY, Tony 0 0 19 71 48 6 144 VERCO, Geoff 0 10 48 33 26 4 121 WARD, Malcolm 0 0 0 0 0 103 103 WARD, Steve 0 2 6 24 7 6 45 WATSON, Arthur 365 63 83 130 104 21 766 WEIR, Chris 62 94 220 89 38 50 553 WHEELER, Geoff 0 3 0 0 0 154 157 WHEELER, Michael 0 1 0 0 0 125 126 WHITE, Garry 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 WHITEHOUSE, Bruce 2 7 19 9 8 90 135 WILDS, Anthony 152 9 1 2 0 0 164 WILLIAMS, John 0 0 9 95 187 90 381 WISEMAN, Brian 0 1 11 36 17 7 72 WOLFF, Harvey 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 WOOD, Stuart 0 3 27 24 8 62 124 WORKMAN, Glen 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 YARAD, Andrew 0 0 12 14 8 1 35 ZAKARIA, Tanvir 0 0 0 1 4 2 7

136 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 200 Club NSWCUSA - Sydney Cricket Association - The 200 Club Records Correct as of the end of the 2017-18 Season

Last 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Shires Career Umpired Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade WATSON, Arthur Current 365 63 83 130 104 21 766 KAIN, Lindsay Current 118 207 109 94 55 29 612 WEIR, Chris Current 62 94 220 89 38 50 553 LILL, Greg Current 400 51 31 25 15 5 527 KINGSFORD SMITH, Tony Current 52 195 30 39 54 112 482 CHUDLEIGH, Graham 2015-16 109 80 85 93 67 18 452 BORG, Laurie Current 160 191 33 19 24 14 441 MOONEY, Peter Current 66 140 12 14 11 196 439 TYSON, Doug 2013-14 45 280 43 39 10 16 433 GARLAND, Geoff Current 132 177 48 22 22 13 414 MacNAMARA, John 2011-12 0 1 48 164 135 53 401 EVANS, John Current 253 32 64 29 15 5 398 BARNES, John Current 66 166 39 39 30 50 390 REISMAN, John 2006-07 64 73 87 85 45 31 385 LIVINGSTON, Bruce 1998-99 75 129 44 34 52 49 383 WILLIAMS, John Current 0 0 9 95 187 90 381 QUAKEN, Keith 2002-03 139 20 20 35 57 100 371 LALOR, Brian 2012-13 8 133 81 94 43 11 370 McAPPION, Stephen 2015-16 0 0 50 118 120 79 367 WARK, Ken 1999-00 145 67 23 28 50 54 367 WHEELER, Allan 1992-93 187 71 71 28 5 5 367 EMERSON, Ian 1998-99 268 41 14 24 14 4 365 AUBREY, Charlie 1996-97 39 128 50 71 44 27 359 FERGUSON, Brian Current 151 64 63 34 22 12 346 GOODGER, Darren Current 251 25 13 13 14 19 335 GOODARD, Barry 2002-03 133 84 37 43 16 19 332 HENDRICKS, Bill 2014-15 265 33 14 12 2 6 332 DONAHOO, Tim 2010-11 208 53 36 18 4 11 330 MARSHALL, Alan 1994-95 262 17 13 24 5 3 324 BLOMFIELD, Stephen Current 3 1 2 2 4 308 320 HUGHES, Jack 1997-98 133 31 29 48 31 45 317 CARTER, Murray 1998-99 0 21 76 85 68 58 308 BROOKS, Tom 1993-94 196 12 10 46 12 30 306 GUTHRIE, Bob 2015-16 0 0 33 106 120 43 302 KING, Chris Current 27 89 143 21 9 12 301

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 137 Last 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Shires Career Umpired Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade WRIGHT, Ian 2000-01 48 126 53 31 17 17 292 FOWLER, Mark 2009-10 0 17 121 86 43 22 289 WENNERBOM, Nick 2014-15 112 62 50 35 14 14 287 GRIFFIN, Alan 2008-09 4 120 92 44 16 10 286 BUCKLAND, Ken Current 71 66 45 21 13 69 285 GREEN, Alan 2008-09 26 66 40 27 17 109 285 ARMOUR, Bernie 1986-87 43 166 37 22 2 11 281 McMILLAN, Brett Current 0 59 35 82 73 29 278 TIMBS, David 2011-12 25 164 17 30 19 15 270 RODEN, Bill 2009-10 188 22 21 17 10 11 269 HEAD, Robert 2005-06 65 61 48 52 26 15 267 TATE, Peter Current 152 34 31 22 19 4 262 DUFFY, Ken 1999-00 186 23 25 14 6 6 260 HICKEY, Brian 1993-94 48 66 46 61 30 9 260 RICHARDS, George 2012-13 0 19 96 29 5 111 260 CARSON, Nick 2014-15 42 91 51 27 24 23 258 HARRIS, Rocky 1988-89 201 22 9 15 1 2 250 CAMERON, Jim 2008-09 195 24 5 15 5 4 248 HARRISON, Spencer Current 0 0 0 0 2 243 245 THOMPSON, John 2003-04 0 76 77 60 20 7 240 HAMILTON, Andrew Current 157 43 17 12 5 5 239 LEAHY, Kevin Current 27 81 55 33 21 20 237 FORLIANO, Gerry Current 3 57 93 37 38 7 235 ELDRIDGE, David 1999-00 135 28 31 15 18 7 234 DARCY, John Current 0 38 108 47 27 12 232 HAIR, Darrell 2003-04 176 18 11 11 6 9 231 HOLLAND, Ivan Current 0 0 0 0 1 229 230 THOMAS, Ian 1997-98 171 17 7 8 6 17 226 DHANDAPANI, Current 5 46 75 34 35 30 225 Khadhirvelou GRIFFITHS, Keith 1999-00 87 30 62 18 12 16 225 JONES, Neville 2004-05 0 2 40 86 60 36 224 FRENCH, Richard (Dick) 1988-89 153 6 18 33 3 10 223 ROGERS, Colin 1998-99 0 1 31 83 67 41 223 McINTOSH, Ian 2012-13 124 26 15 24 23 10 222 DAVIS, Bob 2010-11 1 93 72 18 15 22 221 FURTNER, Ron 2003-04 114 20 19 38 20 10 221 HAVILAND, Chris Current 0 0 2 57 102 59 220 SHELLENS, Jim Current 0 17 10 4 5 184 220 JACKSON, Ian 1996-97 136 34 13 22 5 7 217 O’ROURKE, Peter 1998-99 111 25 30 26 12 11 215

138 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Last 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Shires Career Umpired Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade BROOKS, Ern 2007-08 101 56 16 19 12 10 214 KELLEHER, Arthur 2002-03 75 42 50 24 10 12 213 NICKL, Marc Current 147 27 8 12 11 6 211 RAJAGOPALAN, Ragu Current 0 0 10 75 92 34 211 BUULTJENS, James 1997-98 2 76 94 34 3 0 209 VOYSEY, Noel 1989-90 51 81 37 21 5 12 207 GRAHAM, Jon 2010-11 0 0 37 80 63 25 206 ROBERTS, Michael Current 0 1 36 17 26 126 206 SMITH, Gordon Current 0 0 0 1 2 203 206 YATES, John 1993-94 55 49 20 44 9 28 205 FRIEND, Peter 2013-14 1 0 0 0 1 202 204 TAUFEL, Simon 2005-06 157 18 9 5 9 6 204 WENTZEL, Karl Current 79 54 20 10 15 26 204 MORGAN, Tony 1998-99 156 20 5 10 6 6 203 KEEL, Terry 2012-13 163 22 7 2 5 1 200 TRELOAR, Ben Current 120 30 15 16 8 11 200

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 139 New South Wales Country Cricket Association Country Umpire Advisor – Ian Thomas

The 31st Annual General Championships – Pat Darwen fruitful service, stood down Meeting of NSW Country (Newcastle) as Country Umpire Advisor. Cricket Association (NSWCCA) Ian Thomas was appointed took place on Saturday 12 - U21 Player of the Year Country Umpire Advisor for August 2017 at Cobram – Blake Macdonald (ACT season 2017-18 following Barooga Golf Club. Southern) consultation between the Board of NSWCUSA and Paul Marjoribanks (Newcastle) - NSW Country Women’s the NSWCCA Committee of was elected as Chairman and Cricketer of the Year – Lisa Management. Terry Psarakis (Central North) Griffith (Western) as Deputy Chairman. Kim Norris and Neil Findlay - NSW Country Coach of the stood aside as members Other members of the Year – Matt Crawley (Western) of the Country Umpire NSWCCA Committee of Representative Panel. Kim and Management for season - NSW Country Groundsman Neil served with distinction 2017-18 were: of the Year – Lionel and integrity throughout their Billett (North Dalton Park, careers. Kim was a member of Tim Clayton (Riverina), Dennis Wollongong) the inaugural panel (1991-92) Cox (Western), Graeme while Neil joined the panel in Creighton (Southern), Paul - NSW Country Media Award 2000-01. Dilley (North Coast), Ian Hogg – Simon Corr (1494 Radio (Illawarra), Greg Tunn (Central 2AY ) Coast) - NSW Country Umpire of the Bruce Whitehouse continued Year – Graeme Glazebrook in the role of Country (Western) Programs Manager, employed in the Cricket Performance The start of the 2017-18 Department at Cricket NSW. cricket season saw a change in personnel and administration The NSWCCA Annual Dinner in NSW country umpiring. and Awards Presentation was The NSWCCA Umpire Sub- held at Cobra Barooga Golf committee was disbanded Club on Saturday 12 August on Monday 5 June 2017 with 2017. Award winners were – responsibility for umpire appointments to country - NSW Country Cricketer representative matches and of the Year (Male) – Jordan the selection of the umpire Moran (Western) panels handed over to NSWCUSA. - NSW Player of the Australian Country Cricket Keith Griffiths, after long and Gary Crombie and Peter Smith

140 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 With Kim and Neil stepping did a satisfactory job over the aside a new panel was The umpire appointments four days of the carnival. announced: for NSWCCA Representative Programs were: Keith Griffiths COUNTRY UMPIRE McDonald’s Country Women’s McDonald’s Open REPRESENATIVE PANEL Championships – 3-6 October Country Championship (Raymond Terrace) David Cullen (Illawarra), Northern Pool: 3-5 November Bruce Baxter (North Coast), Denis Chaplin, Gary Crombie, (Inverell) Gary Crombie (Central North Steve Eccles, Jeff Hackett, Chris Bruce Baxter, James Figallo, / Newcastle), James Figallo King, John McCluskey, Mike Kim Norris, John Pearce. (Central Coast), Graeme McKenzie, Rob Pye. Glazebrook (Western), Greg Referee/Assessor: Keith Referee/Assessor: Keith Jones (Western), Ross McKim Griffiths (Newcastle), John Pearce Griffiths (North Coast), Neil Smith This carnival was played in (Riverina), David Went (North These matches are always well Inverell for the first time and Coast) contested by the girls and are teams were made welcome by played in good spirit. the Mayor at the pre-carnival COUNTRY UMPIRE In the under 15 years matches meeting. the New Coasters side were SUPPLEMENTARY PANEL The venues of Varley Oval and undefeated in their rounds and McCosker Park were very good, easily won the final match. Ken Brooks (Riverina), Tony providing excellent surfaces for The final was umpired by Gary Hackett (Riverina) both batsman and bowler. Crombie and Chris King. To match the strong Association Unfortunately, David Went In the under 18 years sides the country zones fielded suffered a heart attack early in championship for the fifth an equally impressive line-up of the season and was unable to straight year the North Coastal experience, youth and age who stand for the rest of the season. side was dominant. The final continued to give of their best The umpires and myself was umpired by Denis Chaplin on each of the three days. missed his sound counsel and and Gary Crombie. good humour, I will wait to see The umpires were from a wide For the first time an approach whether he will be fit enough area across the state and each was made for permission to be to stand in the next season. We granted for a drone to film parts all wish David a return to the of play on the opening day, and best of health. this film was replayed at a BBQ on the Saturday night at Varley The panel umpires serve Oval. as the backbone of all our representative appointments. Newcastle were the winners of Umpires from various parts of the carnival. Country NSW are selected to Well done to the umpiring team the Carnivals, on merit, to fill on a good job. the rest of the roster. Keith Griffiths This year each Carnival has a Referee/Assessor appointed to observe and act as Referee if needed. Neil Smith, Ian Thomas and Graeme Glazebrook

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 141 Southern Pool: 10-12 with 2.1 overs to spare. along with rest breaks off the field of play for players and November (South Coast) Ian Thomas match officials in each innings. Graeme Glazebrook, Greg This group of umpires was Jones, Ross McKim, Neil Smith. Plan B Regional fantastic to work with. They had T20 Bash Finals: 10 an excellent attitude towards Referee/Assessor: Keith December (SCG) the game and teamwork. They Griffiths worked very well together. We Sixers Conference Final had a team dinner and PD The southern carnival was workshop following the first Newcastle Blasters defeated hosted by South Coast District day’s play. All umpires made a Northern Rivers Rock Cricket Association and matches contribution and were open to were played at six different Umpires: David Cullen and receiving feedback. The focus venues from Gerringong to Gary Crombie of the workshop was field craft Kiama, Lake Illawarra, Oak Flats and technique – what can we and Albion Park. Thunder Conference Final do to improve?. Their positive approach to discussions was All matches were tightly Orana Outlaws defeated appreciated. Our thanks to Terry contested each day with Wagga Wagga Sloggers Psarakis for arranging the venue ultimately the Central Coast Umpires: Greg Jones and Ross for us at short notice. Terry is a moving on to play the final McKim wonderful supporter of cricket against Newcastle. in Central North Zone. Plan B Regional T20 Bash The umpires were drawn from a Final The Colts Final was contested at wide cross section to the state, No. 1 Oval Tamworth between ranging from Newcastle, Albury Newcastle Blasters defeated Riverina and Central Coast. and the Western Division. Orana Outlaws Riverina won the toss and All did very good job throughout Umpires: Graeme Glazebrook elected to bat. Riverina 146 this carnival. and Bruce Baxter defeated Central Coast 121 by 25 runs to win the Hughes- Keith Griffiths McDonald’s Country Colts – Lilienthal Shield. Rupert Lilburne 18-21 December (Tamworth) (Riverina) with figures of 3-24 Final: 26 November Dennis Chaplin, Gary Crombie, was named Player of the Final (Bradman Oval, Bowral) David Cullen, John De Lyall, which was umpired by Gary Tony Hackett, Steve Millar, Crombie and David Cullen. Graeme Glazebrook and Neil John Pearce, John Walker. The spirit among the umpires’ Smith Referee/Assessor: Darren team was outstanding which Referee/Assessor: Ian Thomas Goodger made for a pleasant and productive experience for the Bowral turned out a fine and It was a pleasure to attend match officials. sunny day for the final between the Country Colts Carnival in the respective pool winners, Tamworth 18-21 December Thanks to Hayley Bullock, Newcastle and Central Coast. 2017. Grahame Davies and the wonderful team of volunteers Graeme and Neil umpired with Matches were played across for their exceptional efforts with distinction in what turned out to the four days in heatwave regards to general organisation be a tight and very competitive conditions, the umpires did and catering, and to all match. Newcastle were worthy an excellent job managing all ground staff who did a great winners defeating Central Coast fixtures under trying conditions. job preparing pitches for 16 by three wickets in chasing 235 Extra drinks were scheduled matches across four days. Those

142 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 concerned can be pleased and was well received by players and dinner, they sought feedback proud of how well this carnival coaching staff. It was pleasing on their day in the field and was hosted. to see the umpires supporting were very receptive to any each other and willing to share suggestions. Darren Goodger and try new ideas to improve individual skills – terrific to see! After the first day Mark Kookaburra Cup – 8-12 Frecklington retired injured. I January (Armidale) Congratulations Armidale – must thank the locals Graeme Bill Battese, Gary Crombie, Jeff hospitality first class! And well Glazebrook and Darrin Masters Hackett, Alan Hollebrandse, done to all involved. for taking Mark’s place at short notice. Ian James, Mick McKenzie, Kim Norris Peter Smith, Graham Rose. Ken Brooks and Gary Crombie Bradman Cup – 15-18 January Referee/Assessor: Kim Norris umpired the final professionally, (Bathurst) won by Central Coast. I suppose the week overall could Ken Brooks, Gary Crombie, Ian Thomas be summed up as – terrific John De Lyall, Peter Done, venue, excellent hosts and great Mark Frecklington, Graeme Australian Country Cricket fellowship! Glazebrook, Pat Kerin, Darrin Championships (ACCC) The rain Gods held back during Masters, Graham Moon, (Geraldton) Stephen Poidevin. the day and allowed the carnival NSWCUSA was, again, to run to schedule. Covers at one Referee/Assessor: Ian Thomas asked by Cricket Australia ground on the final day did not to select an umpire to do their job, however Armidale Bathurst was a great venue for represent our association at Cricket were quick to respond the carnival. The weather was the Championships, held in and provided an alternative fine and sunny for the week. The Geraldton, Western Australia. ground. grounds were well prepared for each day. Bathurst Cricket were Graeme Glazebrook was The umpires did a great job. great hosts. selected to represent They approached their duties NSWCUSA for the second with enthusiasm and their The umpires got on well with consecutive season. overall match management each other. Each evening, before Reports received following the ACCC indicated Graeme umpired very well in hot and very windy conditions. He umpired one of the 50 over matches alone as his partner was heat affected from the previous day. Graeme was also selected to umpire the T20 Final won by NSW Country. Neil Findlay was appointed by Cricket Australia to be the ACCC Referee. He had a busy time with many Code of Conduct infringements.

Toss time at the Kookaburra Cup

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 143 Country Umpire of the Year Findlay (Illawarra), Greg Jones Darren Goodger to express 2017-18 (Western), Pat Kerin OAM their interest. All will be made (Riverina), Don Maisey (Central most welcome in Sydney and This honour, and the Kevin Coast), Kim Norris (Newcastle) appointed to umpire in a grade Pye Medal, goes to Graeme and Lachlan Walker (Southern). commensurate with ability Glazebrook for the third and experience. consecutive season. Graeme The winners of the NSWCCA is model of consistency and and Plan B Regional T20 Bash The following country professionalism. programs for season 2017-18 umpires officiated in NSW Graeme is recognised for his are acknowledged below: Premier Cricket in season dedication and excellence 2017-18: in umpiring. He represented Bruce Whitehouse is NSWCUSA at the ACCC. He recognised and thanked for his Alan Bonney(Central North), also umpired the finals of the ongoing help and assistance Tony Booth (Central Coast), McDonald’s Open Country during the season. A good deal Ken Brooks (Riverina), Dennis Championship and the Plan B of his time is spent in arranging Chaplin (Riverina), Gary Regional T20 Bash. accommodation and the Crombie (Central North / reimbursement of expenses Newcastle), David Cullen The role of the Zone Umpire for umpires attending the (Illawarra), Rodger Doughty Representative across each various country carnivals and (Central North), Steve Eccles of the eight country zones his attention to these aspects, (Central North), Jeff Egan throughout the State was and his general support of (Riverina), James Figallo continued and is the ongoing NSWCUSA members, is much (Central Coast), Graeme link between NSWCUSA and appreciated. Glazebrook (Western), Tim NSWCCA. They promote the Gumbleton (Riverina), Tony benefits of umpiring and liaise The Association was pleased Hackett (Riverina), Murray with NSWCUSA regarding the to welcome members Le Lievre (Riverina), Bill planning and implementation from regional affiliatedMassingham (Southern), of education and development associations who took the Darrin Masters (Western), programs. opportunity to umpire NSW John McCluskey (North Coast), Those representatives Premier Cricket. It is a highly Graham Moon (Riverina), appointed were: rewarding experience. Those Phil Morrison (Riverina), John members who wish to do so Pearce (North Coast), David Gary Crombie (Central North), are encouraged to contact Single (Central North), Neil Paul Dilley (North Coast), Neil State Umpiring Manager, Smith (Riverina).

The 32nd Annual General McDonald’s Open Country Championship – Newcastle Meeting of NSWCCA will be McDonald’s Women’s Country Championships (U18) – North held at Wests New Lambton Coast on Saturday 11 August 2018 McDonald’s Women’s Country Championships (U15) – New and will be followed by the Coasters Annual Dinner and Awards Plan B Regional T20 Bash Sixers Conference – Newcastle Presentation. Blasters In closing, I must thank Darren Plan B Regional T20 Bash Thunder Conference – Orana Goodger, Keith Griffiths and Outlaws Kim Norris for attending the Plan B Regional T20 Bash Final – Newcastle Blasters country cricket carnivals that I McDonald’s Country Colts – Riverina couldn’t attend due to clashes Bradman Cup – Central Coast with Cricket Australia match referee commitments. Kookaburra Cup – Western Hogg-Silver Shield (Zone Championship) – Central Coast

144 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Andrew Hamilton and Darren Foster in action

Greg Davidson and Gerard Abood in action

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 145 SECTION SIX: Finance, Comments and Conclusion Treasurer’s Report – Laurie Borg The Treasurer’s Report contains Expenditure totalled totalled $34,796.81, a the Statement of Assets and $137,757.34 which is a 4.1% 62.8% increase on 2016-17. Liabilities together with the increase on 2016-17: This included provision of Statement of Income and a 2017 MCC Law book free Expenditure for NSWCUSA in Administration Expenses for each member. its 105th year ending 30 April 2018. • The total cost of the 2016-17 Hospitality Annual Report was $7,260.00 Statement of Income and • General expenses of The Annual Dinner and Awards Expenditure $7,600.68 Presentation was again held • Honoraria of $9,600 at Bankstown Sports Club. It The Association’s overall result recognising the wonderful was an excellent function that was a surplus of $38,509.26 contribution of our hard- the Association contributed Income totalled $176,266.60 working volunteers. $11,006.80 towards. The Board with the main components • Funds paid to Cricket NSW was pleased to subsidise a comprising: for rental of four quality season celebration for • Umpire Service and workstations, plus other members. Accreditation Grants – payments paid to staff as $72,824.66 approved by the Board for We enjoyed post-meeting their outstanding efforts on refreshments after two OGMs • Merchandise sales were behalf of NSWCUSA, totalled to celebrate life membership $21,489.83. This represented $27,477.16 awarded to John Evans a loss of $6,350.42 which in September and Gerard occurred for two reasons: Training Expenses Abood’s T20 International 1) The continued low-price umpiring debut in February. reduction sale of • The Board is committed Centenary merchandise; to subsidising the Statement of Assets and cost of education and Liabilities 2) In the second year of the development programs for Beastwear sponsorship members. Total cash and deposits as at the Association continued • The Convention cost 30 April 2018 amounted to to supply new members $20,634.54 and ticket sales $118,257.70. The Association with two field shirts at a totalled $11,895.55. A great is able to meet its ongoing minimal cost of $10 per Convention was delivered financial contribution to shirt. by the training team Cricket NSW for the umpiring • Member and affiliate • The continued team into the future. subscriptions totalling concentration on the $61,051.41 were again the training and development backbone of our income. of umpires and scorers

146 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Acknowledgements revenue and providing cricket. The Association exists quality raffle prizes. Gaurav for you, we aim to serve you Sincere thanks are offered to: Desai and Sharad Patel have as efficiently as possible. been the driving forces • Troy Penman and Nic Bills for behind the Social Committee Summary their outstanding efforts on and done a great job. We also behalf of NSWCUSA. They are thank those members who The Association is in a sound excellent administrators who generously donated raffle financial position. The surplus attend to many matters on prizes during 2017-18. of $38,509.26 will allow us to a weekly basis which assists • Board Chair Geoff Garland continue our focus on training the function of Treasurer. and all Directors for their and developing umpires and support and guidance. scorers in New South Wales. • Claire Polosak for recruiting The focus in 2018-19 will be new female members for • Beastwear for its continued on professional development the Association and for sponsorship of NSWCUSA. workshops for members her fine work in facilitating • Cricket NSW for supporting following the very successful Community Officiating implementation of the 2017 workshops. NSWCUSA. Gratitude is expressed to CEO Andrew Code of the Laws. • John Evans for his work in Jones, the NSW Cricket filling the merchandise Board, and General Manager- It has been my pleasure to orders and maintaining Cricket Performance, David serve the Association with control over the merchandise Moore. this being my 11th term as stock. John does a fantastic Treasurer. Wishing you all the job and is well supported • Darren Goodger for his very best for the 2018-19 by his wife Rosemary whose world-class work. season. contribution is appreciated. • All members of the Laurie Borg B.Buss • Our Social Committee for Association for your ongoing their efforts in generating support and contribution to Honorary Treasurer Audit Opinion -

The financial statements and financial position of NewGreg Jones (BSc MPA) associated records of New South Wales Cricket Umpires’ Brett McMillan (Bec CPA) South Wales Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association and Scorers’ Association Incorporated as at 30 April AUDITORS Incorporated have been 2018 and of its financial submitted for audit. In performance for the year then our opinion the financialended. statements present fairly the

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 147 Conclusion & Comments – Darren Goodger

“Whatever you do in life, season 2017-18. There were 77 most capped Test Umpire. surround yourself with smart reports lodged with the Code people who’ll argue with you.” of Conduct Commissioner Paul Wilson continued John Wooden. from alleged incidents in NSW as a member of the ICC Premier Cricket and Sydney International Umpire Panel. The announcement of Justin Shires Cricket. The best leaders He enjoyed opportunities Langer as Head Coach of and clubs accept responsibility umpiring at the Women’s the Australian Men’s Cricket and try to bring about positive World Cup (UK), U19 World Cup Team has been well received change to behaviours through (New Zealand) and the World around the country. It is an support and education, as Cup Qualifiers (Zimbabwe). exciting appointment for opposed to taking the easy Paul also umpired two T20 the game. Justin was a guest option and blaming the match International matches in New speaker at the NSWCUSA officials. Zealand. He was able to attend Annual Convention in 2016. the Annual Convention and Our members were impressed, Culture is behaviour and Annual Dinner and Awards he was outstanding. He is a it stems from leadership – Presentation and, like Rod, is hard worker, disciplined, instils accountability, responsibility a great advocate for match toughness, and there is no and measurement. Players officials and this Association. doubt he will have great values at the recreational level We hope that a Test Match with the group. need good role models and appointment is just around behaviours to follow. Our the corner for Paul. Adam Gilchrist has national and state teams are described Justin Langer as capable of providing this, We were delighted to see uncompromising when it whilst still playing hard and Gerard Abood elevated to the comes to behaviours. He will competitive cricket. Umpires ICC International Umpire Panel certainly set high standards need to apply the Code of and make his T20 International and his own behaviours will Conduct consistently, fairly, debut standing in the Australia match those standards he sets. with empathy and common v England fixture in Hobart Adam Gilchrist was quoted in sense. in February. Gerard handed the media as saying, “I think in a strong performance. there is an opportunity to Rod Tucker continued as one He continues to make an reset some of the parameters of three Australians on the ICC excellent contribution to the way the team behaves and Elite Umpire Panel, standing NSWCUSA and cricket in acts, on and off the field, and in six Test Matches and 10 general as an Assistant Code I think there could be some One-Day Internationals, of Conduct Commissioner really encouraging things to including a semi-final of the and member of the Cricket come out of it.” ICC Champions Trophy. He is Australia Playing Conditions an outstanding umpire and Advisory Committee. Gerard This would be beneficial for advocate for NSWCUSA. We was chosen to umpire two the game at recreational wish Rod the very best as his first-class matches in the Ranji levels, where there have been career progresses. He has the Trophy as part of the annual significant issues and concerns ability and temperament to umpire exchange between with poor player behaviour in finish his career as Australia’s Cricket Australia and the BCCI.

148 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 the Association when their Bruce Baxter and Graeme Paul and Gerard were joined umpiring commitments allow. Glazebrook in the Plan B on the National Umpire Panel They are fine ambassadors for Regional T20 Bash Final at the (NUP) by Greg Davidson, Tony NSWCUSA and great advocates Sydney Cricket Ground. Graeme Wilds and Simon Lightbody, for umpiring. Glazebrook was appointed to giving New South Wales five the Australian Country Cricket representatives out of 12. Congratulations are offered to Championships in Geraldton Congratulations are offered Ryan Nelson on his elevation and performed superbly, being to Tony and Simon on their to the New South Wales State appointed by Cricket Australia elevation to the NUP, well- Umpire Panel. to umpire the T20 Final. deserved recognition for both umpires. Anthony Hobson, Troy We acknowledge our hard- Penman, Ryan Nelson, Marc working Zone Umpire Greg Davidson who was Nickl, Claire Polosak and Representatives in each of the chosen to umpire a Plunket Ben Treloar all received the Country Cricket Zones. They Shield match in Christchurch opportunity to umpire four- travel far and wide to spread as part of the annual umpire day cricket in the Futures the word and are integral to our exchange between Cricket League, invaluable experience Association. We offer thanks Australia and New Zealand for each as they prepare for to John Burgoyne (Southern Cricket. higher honours. Zone) for picking up the baton when Lachlan Walker moved Gerard and Greg were fine Cricket Australia offered by to Newcastle mid-season. We representatives for New South invitation to 12 umpires (six thank Lachlan for his service to Wales and Australian umpiring from New South Wales) Level umpiring in Southern Zone. on their respective umpire 3 High Performance Umpire exchanges. Accreditation. Congratulations Congratulations are offered are offered to Simon Lightbody, to Paul Dilley, the North Coast Claire Polosak and Ben Troy Penman, Claire Polosak, Zone Umpire Representative. Treloar were included on the Ben Treloar and Tony Wilds Sergeant Dilley was honoured Development Umpire Panel. who successfully completed with an Australian Police Congratulations are offered to the inaugural Level 3 program. Medal, as part of the Queen’s Ben on his elevation. He has Birthday Honours in 2017. been a model of consistency Tim Donahoo, Neil Findlay and The honour is recognition for for a number of seasons now. Ian Thomas were members Sergeant Dilley’s dedication, Claire was also selected on of the Cricket Australia having served the people of the International Panel of Supplementary Match Referee New South Wales for over 34 ICC Development Umpires Panel managed by Simon years in exemplary style. and received wonderful Taufel in his role as Match opportunities making her List Referee and Umpire Selection Liaison Officer, Neil Findlay, A debut and also standing in Manager. is acknowledged for his four matches at the Women’s tremendous work with World Cup. Our members on the Country Affiliated Associations. Mr Umpire Representative Panel Findlay reports regularly to Our eight contracted umpires and the Supplementary Panel the Board on happenings in represented themselves, continued to serve cricket in our affiliates. The Association NSWCUSA and Cricket the bush with great distinction, remains committed to being NSW with distinction in travelling long distances to do represented at the AGM of as season 2017-18. All are so. They performed strongly many affiliates as possible. committed to excellence in the country representative and self-improvement, and programs culminating in an Ian Thomas was appointed all make a contribution to excellent performance by Country Umpire Advisor and

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 149 able to attend the Bradman Cup Phil Cass provided quality of training courses for in Bathurst and the final of the entertainment and Jay Lenton prospective umpires around NSW Country Championship was an outstanding and the State. in Bowral, providing feedback appreciated MC. to the umpires he observed. The Merchandise Officer, Due to his workload with Many thanks go also to our John Evans, has done an Cricket Australia, Ian was not country based umpires and excellent job. John continued able to attend all country scorers. A number of country his task with enthusiasm and carnivals. Neil Findlay, Darren based umpires took up the dedication. The Association Goodger, Keith Griffiths and opportunity to officiate in NSW has achieved strong Kim Norris attended various Premier Cricket. This added to merchandise sales under fixtures and carnivals to assist their experience and assisted his management. We thank with the development of with their development. John, and his wife Rosemary, country umpires officiating in Country members are always for the countless hours of representative programs. welcome to officiate in NSW ordering, sorting, packaging Premier Cricket. and dispatching. John The thanks and congratulations displays a true commitment of the Association are offered The Association offers ato excellence in this role and to all scorer members, to Sue special vote of thanks to he is superbly organised. All Woodhouse, the winner of all Board Directors, office- members benefit from his the Malcolm Gorham Scorers bearers, committee members, positive contribution. Award, and to all members accredited trainers and of the Representative Scorer volunteers. All work tirelessly John was honoured with life Panel. They do an outstanding for the betterment of the membership of NSWCUSA at job serving the game. Association and make a a Special General Meeting on significant contribution. All do Wednesday 6 September 2017, Merilyn Fowler is a recognised so in a volunteer capacity and richly deserved as John has world leader in scorer all set high standards and are given exemplary service to the education and training committed. Association as a volunteer and and continues to chair the as a respected match official. NSWCUSA Scorers’ Committee. The work of the office-bearers Merilyn has produced in our Affiliated Associations Bede Sajowitz has done exceptional resources for use is very much appreciated. an outstanding job on the in training scorers. Scorer The Association remains NSWCUSA Facebook Page to courses continue to be committed to all affiliates ensure it is up to date and of facilitated across the State and to assisting with general interest to members. with excellent feedback administration, umpire received regarding their education and development, Troy Penman and Nic Bills organisation, resourcing and and with training courses for are commended on their presentation. Merilyn, Narelle prospective umpires. If our design and launch of the new Johnston and Troy Penman are affiliates can build the interest, NSWCUSA webpage, a great thanked for their contribution we will commit to providing benefit to members who are to the Representative Scorer the services. able to access appointments, Selection Committee, chaired merchandise and resource by Troy. Laurie Borg has continued with materials. the judicious management The work of our administration The Annual Dinner and Awards of our finances serving his team in producing “In Black Presentation was a season 11th term as the Association’s and White” was of the highest highlight with approximately Honorary Treasurer. Laurie standard. They recognise 180 members and guests also makes an outstanding the importance of regular attending during which commitment to the delivery quality communication with

150 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 members. Ian has been an excellent, are blessed to have them as committed, composed and Patrons and appreciate their A vote of thanks is also offered reliable representative scorer support, encouragement to the Social Committee, for a number of years with and counsel. The Board driven by Gaurav Desai and the Sydney Cricket Club. determined to invite Graham Sharad Patel, for generating The cricket community was Reed to be a Patron for the first enthusiasm at monthly delighted to see Ian receive time in season 2017-18. We meetings with the various raffle this opportunity. were delighted when Graham prizes. They are commended accepted the nomination from for their positive energy and Merilyn Fowler made an the Board at the AGM. He has did a great job. excellent contribution with been a wonderful member of regards to appointing scorers NSWCUSA since 1964. Members of the Scorers’ to matches in the Cricket NSW Committee and Examination pathway programs doing so The members of the NSWCUSA Committee are sincerely with her usual professionalism Board are offered thanks thanked for their contribution and diligence. and credit for taking on their to the Association. Mark role. Being a Director is time- Hughes and his team did Stephen Blomfield’s work as consuming. Directors have the an excellent job at monthly Secretary and Appointments affairs and development of meetings with questionnaires Officer, in an honorary capacity, cricket umpiring and scoring provided on NSW Premier of the affiliated Sydney Shires throughout the State very Cricket playing conditions Cricket Umpires’ Association is close to their hearts. All make and the Laws of Cricket for the substantial. Stephen services a positive contribution to the benefit of members. These led members to a high standard. Association’s education and to great group discussions. Stephen was the NSWCUSA development initiatives. They Mark and Claire Polosak Honorary Statistician in 2017- have had to deal with difficult drove with enthusiasm the 18 and is responsible for the and sensitive issues and change that was needed in record keeping of matches have done so with empathy the NSWCUSA Laws of Cricket officiated by members in NSW and professionalism, always Examinations so questions Premier Cricket and Sydney putting first the best interests were in line with the new 2017 Shires Cricket competitions. of the Association. They offer Code of the Laws. They did a The presentation and accuracy support and encouragement tremendous job. of these statistics is first-class, to staff and help keep the a wonderful record for the management team focused on Ian Wright, as Social Association. achieving strategic objectives Appointments Officer, has for Cricket NSW. been a pleasure to work Similarly, we acknowledge and with. He spent countless thank Dr John Colwell for his The excellent contribution of hours in arranging umpire commitment to appointing the Observer Panel (Graham appointments to social umpires in Women’s Premier Chudleigh, Errol Cranney, Bob matches. Ian’s professionalism, Cricket. John is a selfless Davis, Mark Grant, Graham integrity and dedication are volunteer and does an Reed) is acknowledged. Laurie appreciated. He continued to admirable job. Borg also provided assistance serve the Association to an at different stages during exceptional standard. Ian is We acknowledge the positive the season. Through their congratulated making his well- contribution made by our Co- commitment and the detailed deserved debut as a scorer Patrons – Brian Booth MBE, Alan feedback provided to umpires in a One-Day International, Davidson AM MBE, Dick French there is evidence to suggest recording the Australia v OAM and Graham Reed. Each that umpiring standards have England fixture at the SCG is a true supporter of umpiring improved in NSW Premier on Sunday 21 January 2018. and of our Association. We Cricket. Bob Davis is thanked

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 151 for designing and updating and score in Cricket NSW Performance, as well as “The Grid”, thereby keeping an representative programs. The continuing to report to the accurate record of all umpires Cricket Performance staff are NSWCUSA Board. Written who have been observed and a pleasure for us to work with. reports were provided on a focusing the efforts of the regular and consistent basis observers. Bob’s professional A key strategic goal of Cricket to: coordination of the Observer NSW is to be the No.1 producer Panel is appreciated. of talent in Australian cricket. • Cricket NSW Chief Executive. • Cricket NSW General Sincere thanks are offered This is part of the broader Manager, Cricket for the support given to Cricket NSW aspiration to be Performance. NSWCUSA by Cricket NSW. the No.1 State for production of • NSWCUSA Board. Chief Executive, Andrew Australian players, attendance, • Sydney Cricket Association. Jones, and Board Chairman, fan passion, team success, John Warn, are thanked for participation and investment The thanks of NSWCUSA their genuine interest in the in the game. are also offered to Cricket affairs of our Association. Their Australia. The provision of the support of the Association NSWCUSA sits in the Cricket Umpire Service Grant assisted is absolute and appreciated. Performance Department at with umpire and scorer They want Cricket NSW to Cricket NSW. We offer a vote recruitment, training and be number one in all areas, of thanks to General Manager, ongoing education. NSWCUSA including umpiring. They David Moore, for his interest has a key role in identifying, are innovative and dynamic in umpiring and his genuine fostering and supporting leaders and professionals. support. He takes an active emerging talent. Cricket NSW resources match interest in our Association and officials better than any other its programs and took the time We offer a vote of thanks to State Cricket Association. to attend the NSWCUSA AGM all in the Cricket Australia and Annual Dinner and Awards Match Officials Unit for their Cricket NSW is totally Presentation. Cricket NSW commitment to servicing committed to our Association places great faith in NSWCUSA. umpires and scorers – with umpiring mentioned in We look forward to working in Pillars 2 and 3 of the Cricket Cricket Performance in season • Sean Easey – Match Officials NSW Strategy. The State Cricket 2018-19 and beyond. With Manager. Association is committed to NSWCUSA located in the Cricket • Steve Davis – Umpire producing the best teams, Performance Department Selector. players and officials in the it aligned our Association • Chris Grant – Match Officials world – NSWCUSA has its part with the department that Administration Officer. to play. is also responsible for the • Ian Lock – National Umpire development of elite players Coach. We offer thanks to staff and and coaches reflecting the • Richard Patterson – Umpire committees of the Sydney importance of umpiring in the Education Manager. Cricket Association and NSW NSW elite pathway. David has, • Cate Ryan – Match Officials Country Cricket Association in many ways, supported our Administration Manager. for their interest in umpiring members, management team • Simon Taufel – Match and their cooperation during and the Association in season Referee and Umpire the season. We thank also the 2017-18. We thank him for his Selection Manager. various coaches in Cricket inclusiveness. Performance and James Henry The appointment of Steve (Senior Manager-Pathways) for The Executive Officer of the Davis and Simon Taufel as the opportunities provided to NSWCUSA reported to the selectors ensures integrity in NSWCUSA members to umpire General Manager, Cricket the umpire selection process.

152 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Both are knowledgeable and The Association continues Troy’s work ethic and loyalty are respected. All umpires are to witness changes not just commended and appreciated. on a level playing field with in the manner we operate, selections made on merit. but changes to cricket. Administration Officer Nic Bills The opportunity to review has performed superbly. His The Representative Officiating our activities and methods excellent work and outstanding Online Course is world- are ever present, nothing ability to anticipate a need and class in its content and stands still, nor should it. act appropriately have been resources. Cricket Australia is Ideas are always welcome recognised and acknowledged commended for producing from members to improve by the Board of Directors. Nic’s this program. It will assist with the Association and how it manner with our members the recruitment and retention operates. Members should feel is first-rate. Congratulations of umpires. NSWCUSA welcome to offer solutions to are offered to Nic, a fine members are encouraged to help grow the Association. We administrator, on a great year complete the online learning, encourage open and truthful in his role. it is exceptional professional communication and feedback. The general support given by development and a course of We all need people who will Troy Penman and Nic Bills has the highest quality modelled give us feedback – that’s how been first-class. They organise on competency-based we improve. and manage the operations learning and assessment. Often the best and most of NSWCUSA on a daily basis We are delighted to report telling lessons we can learn working extremely well that 208 umpires in New come from mistakes that are together for the benefit of South Wales have qualified made. Whether in strategy, members and the betterment as representative officiating recruitment, advertising or of the Association. Their umpires, including all umpires resource development it is rare contribution and level of officiating at first and second to get it right first time every support and professionalism grade level in NSW Premier time. These experiences and cannot be praised too highly. Cricket and all umpires in failures should make us more Troy and Nic are commended country cricket representative aware of the pitfalls and more to members and affiliates as programs. alert to the opportunities outstanding administrators ahead and how to take and people. The Cricket Umpires Australia advantage of them. Claire Polosak has been web page is recommended to magnificent as Umpire all members as an informative We can learn a lot by embracing Educator-Female Engagement. and educational resource. failure, and from adversity. She is an accomplished and http://community.cricket.com. Failures are part of life. If you gifted teacher, delivering au/umpire don’t fail, you don’t learn. If we Community Officiating don’t learn we’ll never change. courses on behalf of Cricket The appreciation and thanks NSW to the highest possible of the Association is offered to The contribution made to the standard. Claire is committed Beastwear, the major sponsor Association by Troy Penman to her role and her follow- of NSWCUSA. We express our has been outstanding. He has up with prospective female gratitude to Aden Nawaz and worked tirelessly and with umpires has been excellent. his team for their wonderful significant skill which has been It was wonderful to see a financial support. Troy Penman recognised and acknowledged female umpiring team for the is acknowledged for his by the Board of Directors. U15 Female State Challenge exceptional work in securing He strives for excellence in matches played at Raby the sponsorship arrangement everything he undertakes and in April, a credit to Claire’s for the benefit of our members has been a wonderful worker work. Her assistance with across New South Wales. in support of the Association general umpire resource and the general membership. development has been

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 153 appreciated. Claire’s support which NSWCUSA members Unit at the State Cricket with the implementation and sought to be trained on the Association offices and examination of the 2017 Code changes to the Laws of Cricket supports the activities of of the Laws of Cricket was was phenomenal. Members NSWCUSA. It also provides exceptional. were engaged, asked NSWCUSA members with The Executive Officer retains questions during training opportunities to officiate in responsibility for the areas courses, and wanted to be Cricket NSW pathway and of umpire education and educated. There was a genuine representative programs. development, and is the State level of interest in the changes Umpires in New South Wales Umpiring Manager and State and the reasons for them, a real are very fairly remunerated Umpire Coach. thirst for new knowledge. It for their time and service. was a most positive approach. Umpiring is resourced better As a staff we have committed Associations then went about in New South Wales than to working hard together for implementation of the new anywhere else in the country the benefit and development Code with great effect. The thanks to the commitment of our members. changes were embraced by and investment made in an enthusiastic membership NSWCUSA by Cricket NSW. Thanks in appreciation are State-wide. Well done one and Our thanks are offered to the offered to Stephen Blomfield, all. External Communications Laurie Borg and Bede Sajowitz and Media staff for publicising who at different occasions Thank you to our wonderful NSWCUSA training programs in 2017-18 were employed group of dedicated volunteer and all things match officials. by Cricket NSW on a casual trainers who did a fantastic job basis to work in umpire spreading the message about • Cricket Australia administration while Troy the 2017 Code of the Laws. For the provision of the Penman and Nic Bills were on Umpire Service Grant, for leave respectively to umpire In concluding the Annual opportunities provided and play representative cricket. Report for season 2017-18 we to NSWCUSA members to Stephen, Laurie and Bede sincerely thank all who have umpire and score in the were committed, all doing a made a contribution to this professional game and in great job when this additional wonderful Association over national pathway programs, support was needed to cover the past year and, indeed, 105 for the feedback offered to staff absence. years. We look forward with our umpires, and for the avidity to the future. It heartens excellent umpire training NSWCUSA remains committed me to see NSWCUSA holding resource materials provided. to being a world leader in our such relevance in Australian field. We seek to join others cricket and umpiring. • Beastwear who have similar goals in the For being outstanding two- promotion and advancement “Just do the best you can. No one year sponsors of NSWCUSA. of cricket umpiring and can do more than that.” John scoring and in endorsing the Wooden. • Bradman Foundation correct application of the Laws For continuing to support of Cricket for the good of this Acknowledgements NSWCUSA by sponsoring great game. the Country Umpire of the NSWCUSA extends its Year award and the Scorers To our membership – thank appreciation and thanks to award. The support from the you. It is your good work, the following – Bradman Foundation has effort and quality performance been in place for 10 years. that sees your Association • Cricket NSW respected in the cricket Cricket NSW employs four community. The manner in people in the Umpiring

154 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 • Enhance Mind and for providing our men’s matches with two Performance members with opportunity umpires. Alan Mantle’s ongoing work to officiate in NSW Premier with our umpires and scorers Cricket, Sydney Shires • NSWCUSA is of significant value to Cricket and Women’s Premier All members of NSWCUSA them. Cricket. for making the Association what it is. We extend our • Bankstown District Cricket • NSW Country Cricket gratitude and thanks to all Club Association volunteers, office-bearers For use of the Stephen and For the support of NSWCUSA and committee members Mark Waugh Pavilion to host and for providing our for their service to the the Convention Dinner and members with opportunity Association. December Ordinary General to officiate in Country Meeting. Cricket NSW pathway and • Sharad Patel representative programs. For his excellent work on the • Bankstown Sports Club design and production of the For part-sponsorship in • All Affiliated Umpire Annual Report. support of the Annual Associations Convention and Annual In particular our largest Dinner and Awards affiliate – Sydney Shires Presentation. Cricket Umpires’ Association. The support of the SSCUA is • Sydney Cricket Association crucial to be able to service all For the support of NSWCUSA Sydney Cricket Association

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NSWCUSA 155 Appendices Balance Sheet/Profit & Loss Statement Laurie Borg/Greg Jones and Brett McMillan NEW SOUTH WALES CRICKET UMPIRES AND SCORERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES As at 30 April 2018

2018 2017 $ $ ACCUMULATED FUNDS Balance as at 1 May 2017 133,262.36 120,447.22 3 Surplus / (Deficit) for the year 38,509.26 12,996.96 Balance as at 30 April 2018 171,771.62 133,444.18 ASSETS Current Assets Cash at Bank and Deposits Cash on Hand - Social Committee 1,114.30 184.30 Cash on Hand - NSWCUSA Office - - General Account 49,200.12 30,136.29 Welfare Account 1,255.96 160.97 General Deposits 66,687.32 63,829.18 118,257.70 94,310.74

Trade Debtors 4,870.00 1,870.00 Merchandise Inventory 54,279.21 40,484.81 Accreditation Kits - - Prepayments 2,180.90 112.73 1 GST Assets - - Total Current Assets 179,587.81 136,778.28

Property and Equipment Administration Equipment 999.00 999.00 Administration Equipment Accumulated Depreciation (999.00) (999.00) Total Administration Equipment - -

Coaching Equipment 22,718.35 22,718.35 Coaching Equipment (22,718.35) (22,681.77) Accumulated Depreciation Total Coaching Equipment - 36.58

Examination System Software 42,160.26 32,700.00 4 Examination System Software (36,121.25) (32,700.00) Accumulated Depreciation

Total Computer Software 6,039.01 -

Trademark 2,544.95 2,544.95 Trademark Depreciation (2,544.95) (2,544.95) Total Trademark - -

Total Property and Equipment 6,039.01 36.58

TOTAL ASSETS 185,626.82 136,814.86

LESS LIABILITIES GST - 3,370.68 Other Current Liabilities 10,000.00 - 1

TOTAL LIABILITIES 10,000.00 3,370.68

NET ASSETS 175,626.82 133,444.18 Notes 1 Convention 2018/19 prepayments 2 Accrued invoice for MCC 2017 law books received in June2017 inv May2018 3 Adjustment to opening Balance of Retained earnings of $181.82 system error, relating to training registrations 4 New on-line shopping and administration system.

156 NSWCUSA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 NEW SOUTH WALES CRICKET UMPIRES AND SCORERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE For the Year Ended 30 April 2018 2018 2017 Notes $ $ INCOME Sales of Merchandise and Publications 21,489.83 20,460.73

Less Stock on Hand 1 May 2017 40,484.81 47,489.18 Purchases 41,634.65 21,830.75 82,119.46 69,319.93 Less Stock on Hand 30 April 2018 (54,279.21) (40,484.81) 34.07%

Cost of Goods Sold 27,840.25 28,835.12

Surplus/(Deficit) on Sales of Merchandise (6,350.42) (8,374.39) 4 Membership Fees 59,201.41 55,900.00 Affiliation Fees 1,850.00 1,150.00 Interest Received 2,894.14 181.90 Cricket Australia Grant 72,824.66 63,873.18 Training Registrations 14,687.27 10,031.75 Examination Registrations - 340.98 Accreditation Income 2,220.00 560.00 Sundry Income 7,045.45 - Bill O’Reilly Awards (2013 - Sydney Morning Herald Awards) 1,818.18 909.09 Raffle Proceeds 3,090.91 - Umpires Fees 16,985.00 20,738.50 .176,266.60 145,311.01 21.30% TOTAL INCOME 197,756.43 165,771.74 EXPENSES Administration Annual Report 7,260.00 7,586.00 Depreciation 3,457.83 795.68 Motor Vehicle Expenses 2,623.61 2,655.54 1 Filing Fees 45.20 54.24 General Expenses 7,600.68 7,755.46 Salaries & Related Expenses 27,477.16 22,778.75 2 Honoraria 9,600.00 9,200.00 Post Box rental 112.98 116.51 Computer Costs 2,210.76 8,793.70 Printing, Stationery & Office Supplies - - Bank Fees 2,300.09 2,021.28 Venue Rentals 3,716.44 3,574.25 Umpires fees 12,110.00 24,788.50 78,514.75 90,119.91 -12.88%

Examination and Training Education & Development 5,663.90 7,444.70 Training Expenses 28,041.43 11,281.36 3 Convention (net) 8,738.99 12,376.01 Country Seminars 1,091.48 2,652.15 Accreditation Expenses - - 43,535.80 33,754.22

Hospitality Raffle Costs 2,245.46 - Annual Dinner (net) 11,006.80 6,788.10 Functions and Events 2,454.53 1,651.82 15,706.79 8,439.92 86.10% TOTAL EXPENSES 137,757.34 132,314.05 4.11% SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 38,509.26 12,996.96 196.29%

These notes form part of the Accounts of NSWCUSA 1 Payment of fuel for Vehicle supplied by CNSW to EO 2 Payments in relation to Umpire Department Staff including bonuses 3 State wide training for 2017 code of Law change taking effect 01/10/2017 4 The continued discounting of Centenary Field shirts and polos

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