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VSDCUA Pre-Finals Dinner Review
A great night was had by all those in attendance at the VSDCUA Pre-Finals dinner held at Sandy by the Bay on Tuesday 3rd March. We were delighted to have Ruth Hall from Community Bank Malvern East, our major sponsor, present. The event saw a new Life Member installed, 3 new members added to the VSDCUA '200 Club, the Matt Harris Award for 'Most Improved Umpire' announced (unfortunately the winner was an apology) and the inaugural awarding of the Brian Goodman Award for the 'B
Colin Newport
Mar 61 min read


New VSDCA Umpire Coach appointed
During our monthly meeting held at Spotswood Cricket Club on 18 February, Dr. Geoff Hart, Deputy Chairman and Cricket Operations Manager of the VSDCA, announced the Board's appointment of David Stein as the VSDCA Umpire Coach for the upcoming two seasons. The appointment was well received, and we look forward to working with David in his new role. David Stein being congratulated on his appointment by VSDCUA President Colin Newport David is no stranger to Subbies, as he was a
Colin Newport
Feb 221 min read


Round 13 News from the Umpires Desk
Our dedicated secretary, Rudy, has been actively working to build an even stronger relationship with our major sponsor, Community Bank, Malvern East . We are pleased to announce the introduction of teardrop banners displaying our sponsors' logos, which were effectively utilised at Ormond during Round 13. #communitybankmalverneast #bendigobankmalverneast #vsdcua #vsdca Milestones for this round featured Neill Murray attaining VSDCUA ‘200 Club’ membership, whilst running the sh
Colin Newport
Feb 151 min read


J.G. Craig Competition News
Ray Stokes & Ken French The 2025/26 J.G. Craig competition reached its conclusion on February 8 with Brunswick and Oakleigh squaring off in the Final. Congratulations to Ken French and Ray Stokes on their appointment to this game. As anticipated, they both demonstrated their worthiness for the role and did an excellent job managing the game. Congratulations to Brunswick on winning the final. And to one of our colleagues, John Doig, who swapped his umpire hat for an Oakleig
Colin Newport
Feb 81 min read


Umpires Meeting Report
Our first meeting for the season was held on 9 September. We greatly appreciate Brunswick Cricket Club for hosting the event, with...
Colin Newport
Sep 10, 20251 min read
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