The umpire appointments have been made for the Qualifying Finals and are now available on the website under "Appointments". The venues have now been approved and are included with the appointments.

Congratulations to all appointed umpires and we wish them all the best for successful and enjoyable matches.

The annual Tom Brooks Golf Day will be held on Sunday 2nd May at Ashlar Golf Club, Springfield Avenue Blacktown (off Richmond Road).  Members and guests are requested to arrive by 11am for lunch and allocation to playing groups.  The first group is scheduled for a 12:30pm tee off. 

Numbers are limited to 24, and the format is a Stableford competition using AGU handicaps (for those who have them) or assigned handicaps for occasional players.  Cost for the day is $50 and motorised carts have been booked however players must pay for these separately.  Presentations will be made in the clubhouse for hole-by-hole prizes (longest drive, closest to the pin) and the Tom Brooks Trophy, being defended by 2009 winner Ben Treloar. 

Members wishing to play, and/or bring guest players, are asked to confirm with Tommy Ang or John Darcy at the April monthly meeting. A $20 deposit will be required. You can also confirm your place by emailing Tommy Ang tommy@rpvending.com.au or John Darcy john_p_darcy@yahoo.com.au

Tommy Ang, Chairman - Social Committee

Pursuant to Clause 5 and Clauses 22.4, 22.5 and 24.6 of the Constitution, notification of at least 21 days is hereby given that a special general meeting has been called at 7.30pm on Wednesday 7^th April 2010 at the NSW Bowler’s Club, 95-99 York Street, Sydney 2000.

The full list of questions and answers to all of the matters discussed during the education session at the February General Meeting are now avilable under "Laws and Playing Conditions" on the website

ALL ORDINARY and SCORER MEMBERS - APPLICATION FOR FULL MEMBERSHIP

Applications for Full Membership of this Association are invited from interested members who qualify under the terms of By-Law 17.4 of the Association, which states: -

"To be eligible for Full Umpire or Full Scorer Membership, a person must be:

1. an Ordinary or Scorer Member who satisfies the Examination Committee and or the Board of the Association of his or her ability to officiate at a level comparable at least with the minimum standards required in matches played under the auspices of the Sydney Cricket Association; and

2. has officiated in a minimum of ten (10) such comparable matches since being admitted to membership of the Association and

3. deemed suitable by the Examination Committee and or the Board of the Association who may  require additional examinationand or report of officiating performances."

It is an additional requirement that Scorer Members must undergo an examination under examination conditions prior to acceptance as a Full Scorer Member

Members who have officiated in the Sydney Cricket Association competitions who wish to be considered for Full Membership should complete the attached application form giving a list of at least 10 Grade, Shire or Women’s matches in which they have officiated since admission to this Association and return the form to the Admistration Officer

Members who have officiated for another Cricket Association should complete the attached form giving a list showing full details of matches in which they have officiated since admission to this Association and have the Secretary of the Cricket Association controlling the matches verify the appointments. The completed form should then be returned to the Administration Officer. If in doubt regarding any matches, the applicant should provide as much information as possible about the fixture to which they were appointed.

The application should be lodged with the Administration Officer by post or email umpires@cricketnsw.com.au  not later than 18^th June 2010. Applicants who meet the qualification for Full Membership will be nominated for election at the Annual General Meeting on 7^th July 2010.

For your convenience, an application form is now available for download in the Library.

As discussed at the February General Meeting some time has passed since the last constitutional review. As there has been several changes to staffing arrangments the constitution needs to be updated to cater for those and many other changes. Membership matters including fees and nominations for Life membership, voting procedures for Office bearers and Directors and the style of our uniform are just some of the matters requiring attention.

A draft copy of the suggested changes is now available for download in the Library section of this website. Members are encouraged to participate in the way these changes are to be implemented and we look forward to receiving your comments prior to the March General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 3rd march. Please email any comments you have to darrell.hair@cricketnsw.com.au or by post to PO Box 230, Paddinton 2021.

The NSWCUSA Annual Dinner will again be held at Bankstown Sports Club on Saturday 10th April 2010 beginning at 7.00pm. Bookings are now open for our special night where we acknowledge our achievers both on and off the field whilst enjoying a sumptuous feast with wine, beer and soft drinks included. Tickets are now available at $70.00 per person and bookings can be made via the "Merchandise" link on the website or by returning the attached form together with your cheque, money order or credit card details. The deadline for acceptance of bookings is Thursday 1st April.

Accomodation is available at Bankstown Travelodge at $155 per night however as this date clashes with the Royal Easter Show there are limited rooms available so it is suggested that bookings be made immediately. You can contact the Travelodge on 02 97930000 to secure your booking.

The Annual Dinner Monster Raffle is again a highlight with a marvellous 1st prize of a Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb plus overnight accomodation for 2 at selected hotels in the CBD of Sydney. Other valuable prizes are also on offer. Please return your request for tickets for the raffle and/or dinner directly to Administration Officer, Troy Penman either by email to umpires@cricketnsw.com.au or by post to PO Box 230, Paddington 2021 as no tickets will be sold on the night.

Booking forms for the dinner and raffle have been emailed and posted to members but they can also be downloaded from the website library.

Entertainment will be provided by Paddy Ryan with our MC once again being Bill Massingham and the evening promises to be a fantastic opportunity to renew acquaintances with city and country members. The night will culminate with the presentation of the George Borwick Memorial Award as well as the the E. F. (Ted) Wykes OAM Association Medal.

We look forward to seeing you there along with your wives, partners and guests.

The social committee invites all of our members, spouses, partners and children to attend a family bbq and/or participate in a social game of cricket.

 Time:     10am-3pm

 Day:       Sunday

 Date:     14^th march 2010

 Venue: Merrylands Oval(next to swimming pool) Burnett Street, Merrylands 2160.

What a good & great way to celebrate your umpiring season (after the final preliminary round Saturday 13^th march). We will cater for lunch and drinks” FREE “ of charge - sausage & steak sandwiches,chips, cheese & crackers, fresh fruit, soft drinks, juices, beer, wine and more! We look forward to seeing you all there.

An umpire training course on the Laws of Cricket will be conducted at Cricket NSW starting on Thursday 18 February 2010. The 15 hour training course will be conducted over the following dates:

18, 25 February and 4, 11, 18 March.  Each session will commence at 6.30pm and conclude no later than 9.30pm. Those wishing to undertake the Association’s Examination on the Laws of Cricket, in order to receive a recognised cricket umpiring qualification, can do so on 25 March.

NSW Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association Accredited Trainers will teach this course which is aimed at recruiting prospective umpires for various competitions, including the Sydney Cricket Association Grade Competition.

Umpiring is a great way to stay involved in the game, as many will tell you “it is the best seat in the house!” Umpires who officiate in the Sydney Cricket Association Grade Competition are remunerated for their service, an amount which well and truly covers any expenses incurred.

If you have ever considered continuing your involvement in cricket as an umpire, then this training course is for you. It is also ideal for coaches, team managers, administrators, and even players who may just want to learn more about the Laws of the Game that they play and love.

If you would like to register for this umpire training course then please contact the Education and Development Manager (Umpires) at Cricket NSW on Darren.Goodger@cricketnsw.com.au or 0418 615 355.