Laws of Cricket - 1947 code

A big thank you to Lance Manning for providing a copy of this book for all to enjoy.

Members can log in to our website "member only section" and download it in pdf format.

The "Don" followed these laws and it is interesting to note our latest version has approx 112 pages, no less than an extra 80++ pages. Any wonder why Umpires of today on TV seemed stressed out.

They have more to remember plus TV cameras and microphones everywhere to scrutinise their every move.

And would we change a thing? Not on your nelly..............

Waratah Sixes are approaching

The colour and spectacle of this renowned event is again upon us.

Teams and players from all around the world participate with a have fun and let your hair down attitude and this being the major factor infecting all who play.

From players wearing dresses to colourful apparel, a good time is had by all.

The competition starts early in the week culminating in the all day Sunday event with night time cricket and any other coloured cricket balls acceptable (like white and orange).

20/20 ? no siree, try 5/5. A short quick match sees players return to watch other teams go around.

Why is it called sixes? There are a lot of sixes for sure, but alas no, it has something to do with the number of players.

Let the appointments committee know if you don't want to miss out on the fun.

More images available here

Sheffield Shield

Hi NDCUA members,

As we all know, NSW are playing against Tasmania on No 1 Sportsground in 2009.

There is a temporary link on our home page so if we want to organise a marquee then sooner rather than later is the time to get it done.

Send an email to me indicating if you want to be part of this special event. If there is enough numbers then I'll let you know.

Regards

David Ashton

Social Reminder

Hi ndcua members,

Just a quick reminder on behalf of Cyril that our next social is a Ten Pin Bowling event on the Friday evening after our next General meeting. (January as none in December).

Let Cyril Manning know if you would like to attend.

An email from google calendar will arrive closer to the event to remind us again. See the calendar via the website for this and other events.

We may have a very special guest at an up and coming meeting (February???). Trust me, you will not want to miss the chance to meet this guy. We will invite the cricket players and the C&S Umpires too.

If we can pull it off it will be a good night with a most likely change of venue as Wal Young House will be too small.

I'll keep you posted so keep February the 18th free (tentative date).

The management committee is sworn to secrecy.........

all the best

David Ashton
Hon. Secretary
http://ndcua.com

Match Payments

(this is a reprint of an email sent out today for those who have added this blog to their favourite reader or downloaded our toolbar)

Hi all ndcua members,

Just a quick reminder that match reports are due by Tuesday's following the match.

There is a $10 fine in our constitution which we have not enforced for the last few years.

The management committee has asked me to remind umpires of this and we may start fining umpires as reports are continuing to arrive later and later, despite my gentle requests from time to time. As a result the website has been updated to reflect the offline report.

I also remind we are using these reports to verify your attendance at a match. Non receipt will also delay payment for that match so your mate may get very upset with you (as payment may be held over until the next month). Washed out games plus whether you attended and was subsequently washed out ($40 payment) also need to be advised. SCG cup, DBC & TLC too.

Look at it from our point of view. If I or Bryan wasn't at your match, how are we to know what has happened as we are not mind readers!!!!

On the whole most everyone is getting them in on a timely manner so keep up the good work - and see you on the park.

You can expect match payments into your account by Monday's (at the very latest) following the monthly management committee meeting (held 2nd Tuesday monthly).

all the best

David Ashton
Hon. Secretary
http://ndcua.com

Who is this Bloke - answer

Hi NDCUA members,

OK, it's time to reveal who the umpire is from the August 15, 2008 post.

No-one guessed correctly.

And the answer is....................Joe Thomson, our current NDCUA President.

Membership list updated

Hi all NDCUA members,

In an email sent out last night, I confirmed the above.

Further, as there is no December meeting, our blog is now the most important news avenue available. As emails can get blocked, deleted etc now is the best time to download our toolbar and add the blog to your favourite reader too.

I can even send you an instant message!!

Try it - you'll never look back at emails again.

The Herald of November 17 2008

It seems like umpire Bryan Lambert could be the most photogenic of all of us. Here he is again in the paper with the story of a player in the bid for a Newcastle Rep spot.