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Umpires - First Grade Limited Overs Grand Final

17 February 2025

Dear Members

Congratulations are extended to the following three members appointed to the Grand Final of the 1st Grade Limited Overs competition to be played on Sunday 23 February 2025.

Umpires chosen were made by the finals series selection committee of Rupert Mathews (chair), Trevor Schokman and Stephen Clements

Mt Pritchard Southern Districts v Lane Cove at Greenway Park 1
Umpires - Stephen Blomfield / Clay Finnemore (Reserve Umpire – Geoff Wheeler)

We wish all selected members the best for their game this Sunday.

SSCUA MERCHANDISE ORDER PAGE

8 September 2024

The Association has a range of umpiring merchandise that members can order throughout the season.

To view what items are available and to place an order using your debit or credit card visit this Jot Form order page

  • SSCUA MERCHANDISE ORDER PAGE - CLICK HERE

    • Chappelow Cup - Umpire Appointments

    21 September 2024

    The Metropolitian Cup and the Chappelow Cup competitions are run by the Community Cricket department at Cricket NSW with the umpires for both of these competitions being appointed by Cricket NSW.

    Metropolitan Cup is a mixture of two day and one day cricket formats played predominately on Saturdays.

    Chappelow Cup is played exclusively as 40 over a side one day cricket with all fixtures played on Sundays.

    Both competitions feature a number of Clubs that also compete in the Shires competition. Additionally umpires from the Sydney Shires Cricket Umpires Association are regularly appointed to Metropolitan Cup and/or Chappelow Cup.

    Whilst umpires for these two competitions are not appointed by this Association, for ease of reference appointments they do feature on this website.

    Both competitions commence on the weekend of 28-29 September 2024

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    Rounds 1 to 15 have been archived

    Chappelow Cup Round 16 - Umpire Appointments (9/2/25) - Click Here
    Round Now Completed

    Chappelow Cup Round 17 - Umpire Appointments (16/2/25) - Click Here
    Round Now Completed

    Chappelow Cup Round 18 - Umpire Appointments (23/2/25) - Click Here
    Round Now Completed

    Chappelow Cup Round 19 - Umpire Appointments (2/3/25) - Click Here
    Version 1 - Last Updated at 11am on 24 February 2025

    FINALS SERIES MATCHES IN CHAPPELOW CUP CAN BE LOCATED IN THE SHIRES 1ST to 5TH GRADE SECTION

    Policy Documents For Shires Cricket

    8 September 2024

    Cricket NSW being the Governing Body for Sydney Shires Cricket has a range of different policy documents that umpires need to be aware of so that you can confidently and safely officiate matches within our competitions

    The below links will provide a copy of each of these relevant policy documents

    (1) Concussion Substitute Policy - Click Here

    (2) Doubtful Bowling Action Policy - Click Here

    (3) Extreme Heat Policy - Click Here

    (4) Helmet Policy - Click Here

    (5) Post Match Meeting Policy - Click Here

    (6) Protection of Playing Area Policy - Click Here

    Finals Series Appointments - Association History

    Last Updated 9 September 2024

    The attached document contains the appointments for all finals series matches played in the history of the Association from the year 2001 to the current season

    Finals Series Umpiring Appointments from 2001 to Current - Click Here

    SUBMISSION OF MATCH REPORTS (Jot Form Links)

    Last Updated 9 September 2024

    The SSCUA appoints umpires to five (5) different game formats. Umpires must lodge a match report after completing all appointments -

    Here below are the links you use to report your match result

    Also below is the link for members who umpire the Cricket NSW Youth Championships played on Sundays

  • NSW YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS FIXTURES

    • Shires Cricket Playing Conditions - Season 2024-25

    Updated 9 September 2024

    The Sydney Cricket Association has issued the playing conditions documents for the season.

    Please click below to view your chosen selection -

    Game 1 - Playing Conditions for regular 2 day matches (Shires 1st to 4th Grade)

    Game 2 - Playing Conditions for 120 overs in a day matches

    Game 3 - Playing Conditions for one day limited over matches (Shires 1st to 4th Grade + Frank Gray Shield)

    Game 5 - Playing Conditions for end of season finals matches (1st to 4th Grades)

    Game 6 - Playing Conditions for 40 over a side cricket - Shires 5th Grade Only

    Welcome to our website

    Sydney Shires Cricket Umpires Association

    The Sydney Shires Cricket Umpires Association was formed prior to the start of the 2001/02 cricket season for the purpose of supplying neutral match officials to the Sydney Shires Cricket competition.

    Our cricket is played exclusively on turf wickets by 14 different clubs throughout the Sydney metropolitan area, from late September to the first week of April each summer season.

    Training for new members

    We welcome enquiries from new members and are happy to guide you through a training course and examination if you have never passed an accredited umpires examination and are thinking about taking up umpiring.

    Umpire training courses are run at regular intervals throughout the year. These courses are run by accredited trainers who aim to ensure your ability to pass the exam.

    Those who successfully pass these training courses receive accreditation to umpire cricket in the Sydney Shires Cricket Competitions. To express an interest in an upcoming training course please click on the "Contact Us" link on the main menu and then send us an email.

    Already an accredited umpire?

    We warmly welcome any accredited cricket umpires who might want to participate in our competition and will be more than happy to appoint you only to areas of Sydney that you are happy to officiate in.

    We hope you enjoy your visit to our website. If you have any feedback or questions, or wish to join our Association, please click on the "Contact Us" link on the main menu and send us an email.

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