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Notice of Victorian Sub District Cricket Umpires Association Annual General Meeting
As per the Umpire Associations memorandum we hereby give you 14 days notice of the Annual General meeting to be held: August 20th 7.30pm...
Colin Newport
Aug 6, 20241 min read
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Vale Jack Batty
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing over the weekend, of former Executive Chairman of the VSDCA and Life Member Jack...
Colin Newport
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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Register now for Season 2024-25
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Colin Newport
Jun 21, 20241 min read
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Vale Cameron Ballato
We note with much sadness the passing of former VSDCUA member and VSDCA Panel Member Cameron Ballato recently. Cameron was a well-liked...
Colin Newport
Jun 21, 20241 min read
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Information for VSDCA umpires
1. VSDCA R M Hatch Dinner closes off season 2023-2024 2. VSDCA umpire reports - end of season 3. Cricket Victoria Umpire Development...
Colin Newport
May 29, 20242 min read
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New VSDCA Hall of Fame Inductees
It was a privilege for all the panel members in attendance at the R.M. Hatch dinner on Thursday, 23rd May, to witness the induction of...
Colin Newport
May 29, 20241 min read
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Bendigo Bank on board again
We are very pleased to announce that Bendigo Bank Community Bank Branch in East Malvern has provided sponsorship to the VSDCUA for...
vsdcuawebmaster
Apr 21, 20241 min read
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1st and 2nd XI Grand Final Appointments
Congratulations to umpires appointed to 1st and 2nd XI Grand Finals this weekend. North/West 1st XI Spotswood (1) v Kew (2) Donald McLean...
Colin Newport
Mar 22, 20241 min read
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Friday Fireside # 21
15th March 2024 (and unlike Julius Caesar, we umpires have no need to fear this date!) FINALS – Week 2 1. Important advice regarding...
Colin Newport
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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Friday Fireside # 20
FINALS! 1. Your Preparation 2. Preparation by/ Instructions to, clubs 3. Forecast weather conditions – VSDCA Extreme Weather Policy 4....
Colin Newport
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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End of Season Dinner Awards
Our end of season dinner was another successful evening at Sandy by the Bay in Sandringham, where we have held the last 4 such events....
Colin Newport
Mar 7, 20241 min read
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Friday Fireside # 19
Round 15 – one day matches (a) Ensuring the ground is marked, and fit for, play (b) Wide ball assessment and calling (c) Possibility of...
Colin Newport
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Friday Fireside # 18
Information and opportunities for VSDCA umpires - Round 14 continues 1. Extra umpiring opportunities 2. Overcoming distraction leads to...
Colin Newport
Feb 23, 20243 min read
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Gary gets to 300
We're not talking about his age folks, but how it has taken ages (26 years) for Gary White to muster up his 300th game in Subbies, which...
Colin Newport
Feb 16, 20241 min read
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Friday Fireside # 17
Return to red ball cricket and Two-Day VSDCA Rules Team Work between umpires Appointment changes VSDCUA end of season dinner – ACTION...
Colin Newport
Feb 16, 20243 min read
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Friday Fireside # 16
Information for VSDCA umpires 1. Pressure Decision – Fair Catch Law 33 2. Pressure Decision – multiple/ continual appeals 3. Availability...
Colin Newport
Feb 9, 20243 min read
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Double milestones for Greg Rollo
Two significant milestones were achieved in Round 12, when Greg Rollo achieved a double, with his 300th Subbies game also marking his...
Colin Newport
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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Umpires End of Season Dinner
Please come along and join us in reflecting on Season 2023/24. Details of the event and how to pay, are in the flyer below. There will be...
Colin Newport
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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Another Milestone for Matt Raby
Round 13 is a big day for milestone games. Matthew Raby who earlier this season umpired his 400th 1st XI game, will tick off another...
Colin Newport
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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400 games for Peter Frencham
Round 13 will see Peter Frencham chalk up his 400th game in Subbies, which is a great achievement, for a great bloke. Peter started his...
Colin Newport
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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