Newcastle District Cricket Umpires Association

NICK available now

2009-10-26T22:10:00.001+11:00

Hi all ndcua members,

The latest version of our monthly newsletter is now available.

Click here to download it.

Annual Report now available

2009-06-29T11:53:00.003+10:00

Hi all NDCUA members,

Please log in to download the annual report via our member only webpage.

There is also the notice of AGM, a nomination form and a newly created proxy form for those that can't make it to the AGM. Refer to image for location of these 4 downloads if you are not sure.

And of course the AGM is on the 22nd July @ 7pm. See you there!

all the best

David Ashton
Hon. Secretary

Picture of concentration

2009-01-10T20:54:00.002+11:00

Here is fellow umpire John Roberts in a recent Newcastle Herald story. Not only is the Commonwealth Bank getting some advertising but so is our sponsor.

You never know when you are going to get photographed.

Laws of Cricket - 1947 code

2008-12-17T12:02:00.006+11:00

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

2008-12-17T10:48:00.005+11:00

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

2008-12-17T10:27:00.002+11:00

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

2008-12-11T22:43:00.001+11:00

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

2008-12-11T22:18:00.001+11:00

(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

2008-12-04T07:43:00.001+11:00

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

2008-12-04T07:37:00.002+11:00

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

2008-12-04T07:33:00.002+11:00

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.

The season is getting in full swing

2008-11-03T19:59:00.003+11:00

In todays Herald, it was reported that Cardiff-Boolaroo scored victory over Charlestown in a SCG Cup thriller at Kahibah Oval.

Our treasurer Bryan Lambert can be seen here in the above picture.

If you want to become an umpire, then contact us today.

Emails sent today

2008-10-29T22:20:00.002+11:00

For those who subscribe to this blog, I paste below two emails sent today for your reference:

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re: match reports and umpire payments

Hi all ndcua members,

This is an important email.

Please be advised of the system we have in place this year:

A copy of the match reports will be sent to the treasurer upon receipt
The treasurer will then be able to arrange payment as your attendance has been confirmed by the match report
Payment will go into your bank accounts and be received no later than the next monthly meeting
Non receipt of match reports will delay payment for that match or matches (depends how many you don't send in)
We need a match report if the game was washed out
or you attended because the website/wet weather line had not advised you in time ($40 payment)

This system is the most efficient for the management committee as this year the appointer and treasurer are not the same person. As your allocated match can vary this is the best way for the treasurer to verify what match you have officiated at.

So, as at today, the following match reports have not been received so payments will be delayed until YOU send it in. I will eventually personally chase you but you may not get paid in the same month as you would normally be. I also advise what umpires were allocated to the match as per the website.

In future I will not write an email like this, I will follow you up in due course but it may be after the payment date as it is not part of my duties to chase umpires who forget to perform their duties in sending in match reports for whatever reason.

Also, we only need one match report from one umpire. I have been receiving two sometimes from each umpire. I only need one each if there is a serious matter and the judiciary is involved. (You need to RING me in that case anyway on the day of the occurrence as we only have a few days to report it at the next level).

So don't let your partner down - if you committed to send it in then don't forget or he may get upset with you.

Round 1
2nd Grade
Newcastle City v Merewether @ Empire Park
Sam Chamoun
TBA/Peter Tate

Round 2
2nd Grade
Belmont V Merewether @ Empire Park
James Seville
Ray Younger

2nd Grade
Wests V Toronto Workers @ Ron Hill Oval
Jordan Bobrowski
Adrian Fisher

2nd Grade
War/May V Charlestown @ Kahibah Oval
Sam Chamoun
Cyril Manning

Tom Locker Cup 19th Oct 08
Wests V Merewether @ Harker Oval
Joel McCrindle
Don Tyson

all the best!!

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

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an update

Hi all ndcua members,

Please note the following has been uploaded to the "members only" section of the website.

So you will need the password to access the following:

Latest membership listing dated 29 October 2008 (major updates includes new members and some existing members have changed their details including email addresses so please download and update your records). If a member used to have an email address and it is no longer there it is either no longer working or he has advised he no longer has one.
Minutes from the last meeting on 24 Sept 08 (so please print or make note of any changes needed)
Latest financials
Prohibited Declaration Form (all members please download and hand in at next meeting or you may be unable to umpire until you do) - please print this form front and back on the one A4 printer paper. There will be copies at the next meeting too for those without printers and computers.

As there is no meeting in December, this will be last chance for you to find out the latest until 2009.

Don't forget the social night on the following Friday after our meeting. (Indoor Cricket) - check website for details (google calendar). Ring Cyril Manning the social member if you have any questions re this. ALL WELCOME. (But expect sore muscles the next day!!!!!!)

all the best!!

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

2008/09 International program and more is here

2008-09-15T16:21:00.003+10:00

Want to know the International, Interstate, Ford Ranger Cup, Sheffield Shield, KFC 20/20 Big Bash and all Fox Sports telecasts for 2008/09?

Click here to download the excel file.

Nostalgia Trip to 1958-1959 season

2008-09-15T14:56:00.006+10:00

Many thanks to Lance Manning for this Official Guide from the 1958-59 season!

What a great association we have and we should be very proud of it.

Steep in tradition but also looking at ways to move forward all the time.

Click here and you'll be able to download the book in pdf format.

New website domain name

2008-09-04T19:59:00.002+10:00

Hi all ndcua members,

Great news! Due to yahoo increasing their webhost costs unsatisfactorily in my view (we started at a monthly $3.75 then currently at $4.75 to next month $6.75) - all in the space of some 6 months they have been given the flick.

Why is that great news? Well I mentioned in my annual report I would have a closer look at the setup we have had for so long and lo and behold I've found a free webhost that does not use advertisements. (www.110mb.com).

So for $10 per year we can have a domain name and be able to move around our website and not have to tell anyone we have moved. Compare it to moving house and you can take your home phone number with you.

So our website is now simply www.ndcua.com and that means our monthly website costs are down to 83c per month instead of the above increasing ones.

What that means is www.geocities.com/ndcua is gone forever. So we have had to get a new phone number this one time only - so we have to let those who need to know in due course.

Don't worry because there is a redirect for those who forget or who have old records. If you use the not as useful as Firefox -Internet Explorer to browse the old address then most likely ads will pop up on the side. (Not so with Firefox).

Our web address is www.ndcua.com as mentioned above so use that and no ads will appear in Internet Explorer.

I'd certainly recommend ditching Internet Explorer and using Firefox as it is much much better.

Country Plate and Country Program attached

2008-08-24T23:08:00.001+10:00

The above details have been uploaded as excel files to our website.

For the Country Plate details click here
For the Country Program click here

SCG Country Cup Draw announced

2008-08-24T21:57:00.001+10:00

To download this excel file click here

St Clemente October 3 special event

2008-08-22T23:24:00.004+10:00

Hi ndcua members,

We have received a letter from the above High School in Mayfield.

Kerry O'Keeffe will be the special guest and tickets are only $80. See the letter and flyer for full details. Click the below image to download the letter in pdf format.

Click the images to view the pamphlet front and back. If you want to go then download it by clicking here.

What is this RSS feed thingy?

2008-08-16T08:09:00.003+10:00

What is this RSS feed thingy?

Some jargon for you:? RSS stands for “really simple syndication” and is one of the newest web formats to distribute information. Many websites -including the NDCUA website - distribute their content through RSS to whomever wants it.

Why is RSS good?
RSS solves two very important problems with web content distribution. Firstly, it allows you (the subscriber who wants this information) to stay up-to-date by retrieving the latest content from your favourite websites without having to actually visit them (this is a huge time saver)… and second, RSS helps you protect your privacy by not having to give out your e-mail address to join each website’s newsletter. An added benefit to the website owner is that his/her subscribers can actually get the information! With so much spam around, good legitimate mail often gets trapped with the real spam in filters. As an example for one word only - quite often you see FREE written as FRE..E so the spam filters miss the word and the genuine mail gets through.

All I’ve got to say for now is the spammers will get what’s coming to them. RSS has solved that challenge but people who are not technically savvy yet - are still requiring education on the topic, hence I have written this little summary.

How to subscribe to an RSS feed.
Fortunately it is easy! There are two main ways

A feed reader program that resides on their computer such as Amphetadesk (Windows, Linux, Mac) and NewsGator
Through an internet based RSS reader service (my preferred method as it is easy) such as Bloglines, My Yahoo, and Google Reader are among the most popular

I use my web browser (Firefox) to integrate my chosen feed reader google. You can do this too with the other two popular web browsers (Microsoft IE and Opera). Now what this feed reader stuff all simply means is that when you open your favourite web browser a little icon unobtrusively advises you that a web page or two has written some new content.

There is no pop ups to annoy you so when you feel like it you just visit the reader and see a topic summary. If you are interested (most likely as you signed up for the content in the first place) then it is there for you to read.

How to subscribe to the NDCUA RSS feed.
If you are new to RSS, we recommend that you try Google Reader’s service.

On the other hand, if you’re an avid RSS subscriber, just join using your favourite reader:

So just click here to subscribe. It is that easy!

What else can you do?

You can also just download our toolbar and you'll be automatically subscribed to the NDCUA blog only.

So if you find other sites you like with RSS content, you'll have to join a reader service. Like I said I like everything google because it is so easy.

all the best

David Ashton
Hon. Secretary NDCUA

Who is this bloke?

2008-08-15T19:40:00.003+10:00

Hi ndcua members,

Around 1 month ago I sent out an email, to which there have been no responses yet.

The email asked, who is this umpire????? He is currently in our ranks.

Have a guess by writing a comment to this story.

Name will be revealed during the October meeting (which is also a seminar).

Sheffield Shield is here in 2009!

2008-08-12T22:48:00.002+10:00

Hi NDCUA members,

Just letting you know that 30 Jan - 2 Feb 2009 No 1 Sportsground will be the venue for a Sheffield Shield match. (Comp renamed back from Pura Cup this season onwards in case you didn't know).

There is no grade cricket that weekend.

Free up your diary to see this (hopefully yearly event from now on!).

All is recorded on the Google Calendar (up the top of this page).

Cricket Australia announces 2008-09 international program

2008-08-12T21:43:00.000+10:00

An Australian 2008-09 international cricket season featuring a joust between the top two ranked one-day international sides, a new one-day format and the addition of a third international KFC Twenty20 match, was announced today.

Australia will play two separate five-match Commonwealth Bank Series, the first against world number one-ranked South Africa throughout January and the second a traditional Trans Tasman battle against New Zealand for the Chappell Hadlee Trophy during February.

This will follow five 3 mobile Test matches, two against New Zealand in November and early December and three against South Africa in December and January.

A third KFC Twenty20 International has been added to the schedule this season, with two being played against South Africa in Melbourne and Brisbane and a third scheduled against New Zealand in Sydney.

The international cricket summer returns to the traditional late November launch and February finish after global programming challenges resulted in an extended season last summer.

The traditional elements of the summer have been retained with Brisbane again hosting the opening international match of the season when Australia meets New Zealand in the first 3 mobile Test match. Other icon events will see Australia taking on South Africa in the 3 mobile Boxing Day and 3 mobile New Year’s Tests in Melbourne and Sydney respectively.

The Sydney Test against South Africa will start on 3 January to allow players a recovery period between Test matches.

Australia will look to hold onto the Chappell Hadlee Trophy during its five-match Commonwealth Bank Series against the Black Caps to be played during February.

Adelaide will host the Australia Day match next year in the format of a one-day Commonwealth Bank Series match between Australia and South Africa.

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland said: “A new look ODI format now features Australia in every Commonwealth Bank Series match.

“Two head-to-head contests against current number one-ranked South Africa and against New Zealand, give us the new ability to promise fans the first-hand opportunity to see their Australian heroes in action every time they attend or tune in to an Australian summer ODI,” he said.

There are three tour matches scheduled this summer, including a Tasmanian fixture against South Africa in Hobart from 20-22 December, which follows the South African tour match against Western Australia in Perth from 6-8 December.

New Zealand will also play one tour match from 13-16 November against NSW in Sydney. The details of the annual Prime Minister’s XI fixture in Canberra are still being finalised.

The international women’s season schedule will be announced shortly. The Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars, Australia’s world champion women’s cricket team, will play India in five one-day internationals and a Twenty20 international in October/November this year in preparation for the ICC Women’s World Cup.

The ICC Women’s World Cup will feature the top eight women’s teams in world cricket and will be held in New South Wales and ACT from 7-22 March, 2009.

Live scores, match information, statistics, daily match highlights and behind the-scenes videos from the entire 2008-09 international season will again be available to all on www.cricket.com.au

Tickets to the 2008-09 international cricket season will go on sale in August 2009 with priority access once again available to eligible members of the Australian Cricket Family. Fans can register to be a member of the Australian Cricket Family at www.cricket.com.au

The 3 mobile Test series, Commonwealth Bank Series, and KFC Twenty20 international games will be broadcast live on Channel Nine, ABC Radio and through CA’s wireless rights partner 3 mobile. Fox Sports will again show highlights from the international matches, as well as telecast the interstate cricket season. 3 mobile subscribers will be able to watch live coverage and access match information via their 3 mobile handsets.

The 2008-09 interstate competition schedule will be released in the coming weeks.

Matt Cenin | Public Affairs Officer
Cricket Australia | 60 Jolimont Street | Jolimont Victoria 3002
Direct +61 3 9653 9993 | Fax +61 3 9653 9911 | Mobile 0419 578 137
Matt.Cenin@cricket.com.au | www.cricket.com.au

2008-09 International Program

Women’s International Series
October/November Australia v India TBA

Tour Matches
Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 November New South Wales v New Zealand Sydney
Saturday 6 – Monday 8 December Western Australia v South Africa Perth
Saturday 20 – Monday 22 December Tasmania v South Africa Hobart

3 mobile Test Series
Thursday 20 – Monday 24 November Australia v New Zealand Brisbane
Friday 28 November – Tuesday 2 December Australia v New Zealand Adelaide
Friday 12 – Tuesday 16 December Australia v South Africa Perth
Friday 26 – Tuesday 30 December Australia v South Africa Melbourne
Saturday 3 – Wednesday 7 January Australia v South Africa Sydney

KFC Twenty20 International
Sunday 11 January Australia v South Africa Melbourne
Tuesday 13 January Australia v South Africa Brisbane

Commonwealth Bank Series
Friday 16 January Australia v South Africa Melbourne
Sunday 18 January Australia v South Africa Hobart
Friday 23 January Australia v South Africa Sydney
Monday 26 January Australia v South Africa Adelaide
Friday 30 January Australia v South Africa Perth

Commonwealth Bank Series
Sunday 1 February Australia v New Zealand Perth
Friday 6 February Australia v New Zealand Melbourne
Sunday 8 February Australia v New Zealand Sydney
Tuesday 10 February Australia v New Zealand Adelaide
Friday 13 February Australia v New Zealand Brisbane

KFC Twenty20 International
Sunday 15 February Australia v New Zealand Sydney

Events
Tuesday 3 February Allan Border Medal Crown Palladium

Cricket Australia announces 2008-09 interstate cricket programs

2008-08-12T20:52:00.002+10:00

Cricket Australia today announced the program for the 2008-09 Sheffield Shield presented by Weet-Bix, Ford Ranger Cup and Twenty20 Big Bash.

The season gets underway on Friday 10 October 2008 with XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls taking on the PKF Tasmanian Tigers at the Gabba in the opening match of the Sheffield Shield presented by Weet-Bix. The opening Ford Ranger Cup clash will be between the South Australia West End Redbacks and Victoria VB Bushrangers at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday 15 October.

The festive time between 26 December and 4 January is expected to feature big crowds at interstate cricket, with the scheduling of eight Twenty20 Big Bash matches during that holiday period.

The carnival-style atmosphere of the shortest form of the game will add a fantastic flavour to the warm and relaxed festive break.

Cricket Australia will also deliver interstate cricket to community venues with matches being hosted in Newcastle and Wollongong in New South Wales, Geelong in Victoria, Cairns in Queensland and Bunbury in Western Australia. It will be the first time ever an interstate match has been hosted outside of the WACA Ground in Western Australia.

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland said: “We have made some slight tweaks to the interstate fixture this summer and believe that it provides fans around the country with excellent access to see fantastic cricket.

“We have added to the festive cricket flavour of Boxing Day by including the opener of the Twenty20 Big Bash at the Gabba that evening.

“This will be the dream day for Queensland cricket fans who, after having tuned-in to the coverage of the 3 mobile Boxing Day Test on the Nine Network, can then go to the Gabba that evening for the XXXX GOLD Bulls match against the RTA SpeedBlitz Blues,” Mr Sutherland said.

Fox Sports will again lead the television coverage of the Australian interstate season, with over 200 hours of live interstate cricket, including more than 70 hours in High Definition coverage, scheduled for fans. This includes 21 Ford Ranger Cup matches, 12 Twenty20 Big Bash games and the final of the Sheffield Shield presented by Weet-Bix.

“Fox Sports’ commitment to show a fantastic range of interstate cricket is great for cricket fans around the country,” Mr Sutherland said.

ABC local radio and ABC online will also continue its commitment to Australian cricket with regular coverage of all three interstate cricket competitions throughout the season.

The Women’s National Cricket League will have five rounds this season as well as five Twenty20™ fixtures. Four of the Twenty20™ fixtures will be played as double-headers to the men’s Twenty20 Big Bash matches. The Adelaide Oval will also host a day-night match between South Australia Scorpions and NSW Wolf Blass Breakers on 21 December.

All live scores, news and details on matches during the season can be found at www.cricket.com.au

The major details for the 2008-09 Australian interstate summer include:

Ford Ranger Cup
Twenty-one matches (including the final) to be telecast live and exclusive on Fox Sports.
Final to be telecast on Fox Sports on Sunday 22 February 2009.
All Wednesday night one-day matches telecast live and exclusive on Fox Sports.

Sheffield Shield presented by Weet-Bix
Ten rounds (five home/five away matches) plus the final starting on Friday 13 March 2009.
Telecast of Final live and exclusive on Fox Sports.

Twenty20 Big Bash
Telecasting of 12 selected interstate Twenty20 Big Bash matches live and exclusive on Fox Sports.
Twenty20 Big Bash competition kicks-off with an evening Boxing Day match at the Gabba.
Tasmania play Queensland at Bellerive Oval on New Year’s Day in an afternoon encounter.
Inclusion of a preliminary final to be played on Wednesday 21 January 2009.
Final on Saturday 24 January 2009.

2008-09 Women’s National Cricket League
Five rounds played between five teams, as well as a Twenty20™ fixture.
Four Twenty20™ matches to be played as double-headers with the men’s Twenty20 Big Bash matches
Adelaide Oval to host a Day-Night match between South Australia and New South Wales on Sunday 21 December

2007-08 interstate competition winners:
Sheffield Shield presented by Weet-Bix (Formerly Pura Cup): NSW RTA SpeedBlitz Blues
Ford Ranger Cup: PKF Tasmanian Tigers
Twenty20 Big Bash: Victoria VB Bushrangers
WNCL: New South Wales Wolf Blass Breakers

2008-09 Sheffield Shield presented by Weet-Bix

DATES HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE
Fri 10 - Mon 13 October 2008 QUEENSLAND vs TASMANIA Gabba
Tue 14 - Fri 17 October 2008 WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs NEW SOUTH WALES WACA Ground
Fri 17 - Mon 20 October 2008 SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs VICTORIA Adelaide Oval
Fri 24 - Mon 27 October 2008 WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs QUEENSLAND WACA Ground
Sun 26 - Wed 29 October 2008 SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs NEW SOUTH WALES Adelaide Oval
Tue 28 - Fri 31 October 2008 TASMANIA vs VICTORIA Bellerive Oval
Tue 4 - Fri 7 November 2008 TASMANIA vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA Bellerive Oval
Tue 4 - Fri 7 November 2008 NEW SOUTH WALES vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA S.C.G.
Tue 4 - Fri 7 November 2008 QUEENSLAND vs VICTORIA Gabba
Tue 18 - Fri 21 November 2008 WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs TASMANIA WACA Ground
Fri 21 - Mon 24 November 2008 NEW SOUTH WALES vs QUEENSLAND S.C.G.
Fri 21 - Mon 24 November 2008 VICTORIA vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA M.C.G.
Fri 28 Nov - Mon 1 December 2008 TASMANIA vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA Bellerive Oval
Tue 2 - Fri 5 December 2008 VICTORIA vs NEW SOUTH WALES M.C.G.
Fri 5 - Mon 8 December 2008 QUEENSLAND vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA Gabba
Fri 12 - Mon 15 December 2008 NEW SOUTH WALES vs TASMANIA S.C.G.
Fri 12 - Mon 15 December 2008 VICTORIA vs QUEENSLAND M.C.G.
Sun 14 - Wed 17 December 2008 SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA Adelaide Oval
Fri 30 Jan - Mon 2 February 2009 NEW SOUTH WALES vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA Newcastle
Fri 30 Jan - Mon 2 February 2009 QUEENSLAND vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA Gabba
Fri 30 Jan - Mon 2 February 2009 VICTORIA vs TASMANIA M.C.G.
Tue 10 - Fri 13 February 2009 TASMANIA vs NEW SOUTH WALES Bellerive Oval
Fri 13 - Mon 16 February 2009 SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs QUEENSLAND Adelaide Oval
Fri 13 - Mon 16 February 2009 WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs VICTORIA WACA Ground
Thu 26 Feb - Sun 1 March 2009 QUEENSLAND vs NEW SOUTH WALES Gabba
Thu 26 Feb - Sun 1 March 2009 SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs TASMANIA Adelaide Oval
Thu 26 Feb - Sun 1 March 2009 VICTORIA vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA M.C.G.
Thu 5 - Sun 8 March 2009 TASMANIA vs QUEENSLAND Bellerive Oval
Thu 5 - Sun 8 March 2009 NEW SOUTH WALES vs VICTORIA S.C.G
Thu 5 - Sun 8 March 2009 WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA WACA Ground
Fri 13 - Tue 17 March 2009** 1st Placed Team vs 2nd Placed Team To Be Confirmed

** denotes match to be telecast on Fox Sports

2008-09 Ford Ranger Cup

DATES HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE
Wed, 15 October 2008** SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs VICTORIA Adelaide Oval
Sat, 18 October 2008 QUEENSLAND vs TASMANIA Cairns
Sun, 19 October 2008 WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs NEW SOUTH WALES WACA Ground
Wed, 22 October 2008** WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs QUEENSLAND WACA Ground
Fri, 24 October 2008 SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs NEW SOUTH WALES Adelaide Oval
Sun, 26 October 2008** TASMANIA vs VICTORIA Bellerive Oval
Sun, 2 November 2008** NEW SOUTH WALES vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA North Sydney
Sun, 9 November 2008 QUEENSLAND vs VICTORIA Gabba
Sun, 9 November 2008 TASMANIA vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA Bellerive Oval
Wed, 12 November 2008** SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs TASMANIA Adelaide Oval
Sun, 16 November 2008** WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs TASMANIA WACA Ground
Wed, 19 November 2008** VICTORIA vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA M.C.G.
Wed, 26 November 2008 TASMANIA vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA Bellerive Oval
Wed, 26 November 2008** NEW SOUTH WALES vs QUEENSLAND S.C.G.
Sat, 29 November 2008 NEW SOUTH WALES vs VICTORIA North Dalton Park, Wollongong
Wed, 3 December 2008** QUEENSLAND vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA Gabba
Sun, 7 December 2008** VICTORIA vs NEW SOUTH WALES M.C.G.
Wed, 10 December 2008** NEW SOUTH WALES vs TASMANIA S.C.G.
Fri, 12 December 2008 SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA Adelaide Oval
Wed, 17 December 2008** VICTORIA vs QUEENSLAND M.C.G.
Fri, 19 December 2008** QUEENSLAND vs NEW SOUTH WALES Gabba
Sat, 20 December 2008 VICTORIA vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA Melbourne
Sun, 21 December 2008** NEW SOUTH WALES vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA Hurstville
Wed, 28 January 2009** QUEENSLAND vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA Gabba
Wed, 4 February 2009** VICTORIA vs TASMANIA M.C.G.
Sat, 7 February 2009** TASMANIA vs QUEENSLAND Bellerive Oval
Sun, 8 February 2009 WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA Hands Oval, Bunbury
Wed, 11 February 2009** WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs VICTORIA WACA Ground
Sun, 15 February 2009** TASMANIA vs NEW SOUTH WALES Bellerive Oval
Wed, 18 February 2009** SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs QUEENSLAND Adelaide Oval
Sun, 22 February 2009** 1st Placed Team vs 2nd Placed Team To Be Confirmed

** denotes match to be telecast on Fox Sports

2008-09 Twenty20 Big Bash

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE
Fri, 26 December 2008** QUEENSLAND vs NEW SOUTH WALES Gabba
Sun, 28 December 2008 TASMANIA vs VICTORIA Bellerive Oval
Sun, 28 December 2008** SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA Adelaide Oval
Tues, 30 December 2008 NEW SOUTH WALES vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay
Thurs, 1 January 2009** TASMANIA vs QUEENSLAND Bellerive Oval
Fri, 2 January 2009** VICTORIA vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA M.C.G.
Sun, 4 January 2009 VICTORIA vs QUEENSLAND Geelong
Sun, 4 January 2009 WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs TASMANIA WACA Ground
Tues, 6 January 2009** SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs NEW SOUTH WALES Adelaide Oval
Thurs, 8 January 2009** VICTORIA vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA M.C.G.
Fri, 9 January 2009** QUEENSLAND vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA Gabba
Mon, 12 January 2009** NEW SOUTH WALES vs TASMANIA Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay
Thurs, 15 January 2009 TASMANIA vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA Launceston
Thurs, 15 January 2009** WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs QUEENSLAND WACA Ground
Sat, 17 January 2009** NEW SOUTH WALES vs VICTORIA Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay
Wed, 21 January 2009** PRELIMINARY FINAL To Be Confirmed
Sat, 24 January 2009** FINAL To Be Confirmed

** denotes match to be telecast on Fox Sports

2008-09 Women’s Cricket League (WNCL)

Round DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE
1 Sat, 29 November 2008 QUEENSLAND vs NEW SOUTH WALES Border Field
2 Sat, 29 November 2008 WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA Aquinas College
3 Sun, 30 November 2008 QUEENSLAND vs NEW SOUTH WALES Border Field
4 Sun, 30 November 2008 WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA Aquinas College
5 Sat, 6 December 2008 NEW SOUTH WALES vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA S.C.G
6 Sat, 6 December 2008 SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs VICTORIA Adelaide Oval
7 Sun, 7 December 2008 NEW SOUTH WALES vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA S.C.G
8 Sun, 7 December 2008 SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs VICTORIA Adelaide Oval
9 Sat, 20 December 2008 SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs NEW SOUTH WALES Adelaide Oval No. 2
10 Sat, 20 December 2008 VICTORIA vs QUEENSLAND St.Kilda C.G.
11 Sun, 21 December 2008 SOUTH AUSTRALIA vs NEW SOUTH WALES Adelaide Oval
12 Sun, 21 December 2008 VICTORIA vs QUEENSLAND St.Kilda C.G.
13 Fri, 9 January 2009 VICTORIA vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA St.Kilda C.G.
14 Sat, 10 January 2009 VICTORIA vs WESTERN AUSTRALIA St.Kilda C.G.
15 Sat, 10 January 2009 QUEENSLAND vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA Border Field
16 Sun, 11 January 2009 QUEENSLAND vs SOUTH AUSTRALIA Border Field
17 Sat, 17 January 2009 WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs QUEENSLAND WACA
18 Sun, 18 January 2009 WESTERN AUSTRALIA vs QUEENSLAND WACA
19 Sun, 18 January 2009 NEW SOUTH WALES vs VICTORIA Hurstville
20 Mon, 19 January 2009 NEW SOUTH WALES vs VICTORIA Hurstville
FINAL Sund, 25 January 2009 1st Placed Team vs 2nd Placed Team To Be Confirmed
2008-09 Women’s interstate Twenty20™ matches
Mon 22 Dec 2008 South Australia vs New South Wales Adelaide Oval
Thurs 8 Jan 2009** Victoria vs Western Australia M.C.G
Fri 9 Jan** Queensland vs South Australia Gabba
Thurs 15 Jan** Western Australia vs Queensland WACA
Sat 17 Jan** New South Wales vs Victoria Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay

**Denotes Women’s Twenty20™ matches that will be played as double-headers with the men’s Twenty20 Big Bash

Other dates of note:
3 Dec 2008 Lilac Hill Festival Match: CA Chairman’s XI v WACA President’s XI at Lilac Hill, WA.

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For further information please contact:
Cricket Australia Public Affairs
03 9653 9999

Bradman Dinner

2008-08-12T19:53:00.002+10:00

The Lord Taverners (Newcastle Branch) is holding a Bradman Centenary Dinner on Thursday September 4th, 2008 at Wests Leagues Club 7pm.

Cost is $60 per head which includes a 3 course meal. Looking at the itinery it will be a great night.

More information here.