Congratulations are extended to the following 2 members who have won this Associations two major awards for the season just completed.

Umpire of the Year -

Twenty Two (22) members qualified to be eligible to win this award this season which requires a minimum participation of 11 matches + the attendance of at least one general members meeting during the season.

Congratulations are extended to Bruce Whitehouse on winning the Umpire of the Year Award.

In the final collation of umpires marks three members finished within miniscule margins of each other with Bruce’s final season average mark of 9.66 out of 12 being only 0.08 higher than the second place runner up (Stephen Blomfield 9.54) and only 0.13 higher than the member who ran third (Peter Friend 9.52). Bruce had a very good season and he clearly had the respect of the players and captains under his control during the 23 matches he officiated in during the season.

Most Improved Umpire of the Year -

Our other achievement award for the season has seen Richard Christen win the most improved umpire of the year award for season 2007/08.

Of the nine members that qualified for this award, Richard achieved the highest percentage increase in his captains assessments marks from season 2006/07 compared to this season just completed. My congratulations are extended to Richard on having a much improved season. I wish him many more to come.

Both Bruce and Richard will presented the perpetual trophies for these awards at our Annual General Meeting on 30 July.

Stephen Blomfield
Hon Secretary