VCA Umpires and Scorers Association
Fellowship amongst Cricket Umpires and Scorers
Welcome to the website of the Victorian Cricket Association (VCA) Umpires and Scorers Association.
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We have a long and proud history of helping Umpires and Scorers, and we've been part of Victorian Cricket for over 116 years. Primarily, we are the Social Arm of the Umpires and Scorers of Victorian Premier Cricket. Many of our members have also umpired and Scored Test Cricket, International Limited Over Cricket, Sheffield Shield Cricket, One Day Domestic, Big Bash and other List A matches throughout Australia and overseas. You can learn from them in the pages on this website, and if you wish to take up Umpiring or Scoring, we can either direct you towards Cricket Australia Umpire Accreditation and get you started on the park, or we can help place you as a Scorer with a Premier Cricket Club.
Our Membership Categories
There are several different ways to enjoy membership of the VCAUSA
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Viewer - ​This is where you are now. You can roam around the site without login in, and you can see some general information
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Site Member - joining as a Site Member is FREE. You just need to click the Login button in the top right of this page, and enter your details. We'll then add you as a Site Member and you'll get access to all the general information about the VCAUSA, plus you will get access to some of our Umpiring and Scoring Resources
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Premier Panel Umpire Member - if you're invited to join the Cricket Victoria Premier Cricket Umpires Panel, but if you still didn't wish to join the VCAUSA, then you can join the website and remain as a Premier Panel Umpire Member. You'll get the general information as above, plus you'll get access to any Premier Panel Umpire Training and Development material
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VCAUSA Umpire or Scorer Member - if you decide to join the VCAUSA as a Cricket Victoria Premier Cricket Umpire or a Scorer Member, you'll get access to all of the above, plus you'll also get access to specific VCAUSA-only information such as Umpire & Scorer Statistics, information about the Award Winners, Easter Cricket, the VCAUSA Scholarship plus access to VCAUSA-specific Master-Classes on Umpiring and Scoring to help you further develop your craft. This category of membership will give you full access to everything on the website
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VCAUSA Associate Member - if you're an ex-Premier Cricket Umpire or Scorer, of if you just support the purposes of the VCAUSA, you may apply for Committee approval to join the VCAUSA as an Associate Member. This category of membership will give you access to everyting on the website, except the Premier Panel Training and Development material
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VCAUSA Community Member - if you're an Umpire or Scorer in any Accreditedf Cricket Association, you may also join the VCAUSA as a Community Member. You'll get access to information about the VCAUSA, and also to our Umpiring and Scoring Training Resources
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Click here to join the VCAUSA as a 2024/2025 Member
During the season, a list of appointments will be seen here
VCAUSA Members Area
Easter Cricket Records
First Class and List A Records
Season Milestones
a bit about us
The VCAUSA is a registered Victorian Association dating back to 1906. It is the oldest Cricket Umpiring Association in Australia.
In accordance with our charter, the VCAUSA aims to serve the interests of all Umpires and Scorers affiliated with Cricket Victoria.
Our purposes are:
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The protection and furtherance of the interests of umpires and scorers of the Victorian Cricket Association, trading as Cricket Victoria (hereinafter referred to as Cricket Victoria or CV);
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The provision of support and assistance to CV as required;
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The promotion of efficiency and fellowship amongst all CV cricket umpires and scorers
Contacts and office bearers
Association Name
Contact Details
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VCA Umpires and Scorers Association Inc.
vcausa2020@gmail.com
PO Box 1284, Mountain Gate, 3165, Victoria
CitiPower Stadium
Lakeside Drive, St Kilda, 3182, Victoria, Australia
President
Vice President Secretary
Treasurer
Committee Member​
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Miscellaneous Appointments
Historian
Law 43 Editor
Greg Azzopardi
Jamie Wyatt
Gerry Schembri (0409 817 719)
Jeff Diamond-Smith
Dan Bomford
Josh Hallam
Mike Ringham (Scorer Representative)
Damian Herft
Paul Jensen
Vivek Kumar
Bharath Rao
Viraj Soman
Darrell Holt
Bill Ellemor
Currently vacant
Our History
The VCAUSA was commenced on 19th November 1906, when the Victorian Cricket Association (VCA) established District Cricket in Melbourne. From those early days of umpiring District Cricket, 127 Victorian Umpires have gone on to umpire First Class Cricket, with the legendary R.M (Bob) Crockett leading the way with 125 First Class matches. Of these 127 Victorians who have umpired First Class cricket, 30 have also umpired Test Cricket, with Bob Crockett again leading the way with 32 Tests.
Cricket Victoria also operates its 200 Club, for Players, Umpires, Coaches and Scorers who have participated in 200 matches of 1st XI District/Premier Cricket. Currently, 47 Victorian Umpires & Scorers belong to that prestigious 200 Club.
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One of the feature events on the VCAUSA calendar is the biennial Easter exchange with our sister Association in South Australia, SACUSA. Playing for the R.M.(Bob) Crockett Shield, matches have been held every second year since 1931. During the beginning of a significant worldwide economic depression this was a bold undertaking, but one which was inspired by a desire to promote goodwill and hope. The traditional game that ‘The Vics’ and ‘The Croweaters’ indulge in today was born of a need to remind people that fun is an essential ingredient of life, especially when life is looking challenging. However, Easter exchanges are much more than simply a cricket match. Members of both associations and their families get together to make and renew friendships and on each occasion there are numerous functions and social activities arranged.
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Officials and Players for the 2023 Crockett Shield Match in Adelaide
Upcoming Events
Upcoming VCAUSA Events
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Contact Us
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