Welcome to the 4th issue of
Cricket is complete for the summer season. Hopefully everyone enjoyed their season, hit a milestone or two along the way, and finished with standing in a Grand Final. Some umpires may get straight into winter competitions, while many will take a break. But first, it's time to recognise some achievements before closing the 2024/25 season.
COMMUNITY UMPIRE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SEASON
A new award was announced to recognise the important role Umpire Administrator's have in our game.
From recruiting umpires, creating an enjoyable and inclusive environment and ensuring the future of cricket umpiring, their contributions are invaluable. The inaugural recipient is Natalia Isaacs from Western Region Junior Cricket Association! Read more
COMMUNITY UMPIRES OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the final 10 recipients across January, February and March!
The first summer of these awards saw a total of 18 umpires recognised for their contributions.
We would like to congratulate all winners and nominees of the Umpire of the Month Awards for Season 24/25! But the excitement doesn’t stop here. The Cricket Australia Community Match Official of the Year will be announced in a couple of weeks inline with National Volunteer Week (19-25 May).
CONGRATULATIONS!
Cricket Australia would like to acknowledge and congratulate the umpires appointed to the domestic finals to finish the season.
Dean Jones Trophy: Sam Nogajski & Donovan Koch, Phil Gillespie (3rd)
WNCL Final: Gerard Abood & Mike Graham-Smith, Ben Treloar (3rd)
Sheffield Shield: Sam Nogajski & Donovan Koch, Phil Gillespie (3rd)
CA Umpire Award: Sam Nogajski
Congratulations to the umpires selected for the Premier finals across the country and the National Indigenous Cricket carnival:
Further congratulations goes out to Sam Nogajski who has been appointed to the ICC's Emerging Umpire Panel for 2025/26! Read more
OFFICIALS HQ UPDATE
Single Sign-On is here with OHQ!
Officials HQ has some exciting news! When you next log in you will be prompted to link your CricketID for a simple, seamless single sign-on experience.
To learn more about how to link your Cricket ID to your OHQ account, click HERE.
STATE & TERRITORY NEWS
NEW SOUTH WALES |
Bruce Baxter receives Cricket NSW Community Distinguished Service Award. Read more The New South Wales Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (NSWCUSA) recently announced their 2024/25 season Award Winners at their annual presentation event in Bankstown. Read more |
NORTHERN TERRITORY |
Looking for a winter umpiring opportunity? Come and experience cricket in the Top End! The Darwin & Districts Cricket Competition (DDCC) runs from April to September, making it the perfect winter escape. Enjoy Darwin’s iconic dry season weather while umpiring a wide variety of matches. With matches played on weekends and weeknights, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and develop your umpiring in a supportive environment. Accommodation support can be arranged through the NT Cricket Match Officials Association (NTCMOA). To express interest or find out more, contact Rob Stewart, NTCMOA President at president@ntcua.org.au. |
QUEENSLAND |
The Queensland Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association announced their 2024/25 Umpiring Awards at the Annual Bob Spence Medal Dinner. Read more |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
Mary Waldron was awarded the Premier Cricket of the Year award. This is the second time Mary has received this prestigious award. |
VICTORIA |
The Victorian Cricket Association Umpires & Scorers Association (VCAUSA) have announced their 2024/25 season awards at their recently held Annual Presentation night. Read more |
WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
The Western Australia Cricket Umpires Association have announced their Premier Cricket season award winners for 2024-25. Read more |
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