VCA Umpires and Scorers Association (VCAUSA)
Fellowship amongst Cricket Umpires and Scorers
a bit about us
The VCAUSA is a registered Victorian Association dating back to 1906. It is the oldest Cricket Umpiring Association in Australia.
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In accordance with our charter, the VCAUSA aims to serve the interests of all Umpires and Scorers affiliated with all Cricket Associations in Victoria.
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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
We are a membership organisation, operating under Rules of Incorporation. There are several categories of membership for you to choose from.
Contacts and office bearers
Association Name
Contact Details
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Address
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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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Committee member
Committee Member
Miscellaneous Appointments
Historian
Vivek Kumar
Damian Herft
Gerry Schembri (0409 817 719)
Jeff Diamond-Smith
Mark Philipson
Louise Broadfoot
Mike Ringham (Scorer Representative)
Jamie Wyatt
Mani Sundaram
Sri Velamur
Jay Blanchard Lewis
Robert Pryde
Darrell Holt (Misc Appointments)
Bill Ellemor (Historian)
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, 120+ Victorian Umpires and Scorers have gone on to umpire First Class Cricket. Of these 46 have also umpired Test Cricket and several have scored Test Cricket.
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.
The Vics are currently leading the score 22 - 20, but the Croweaters have won the last 2 encounters. 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 2025 Crockett Shield Match in Ballarat
Meet the VCAUSA Committee
The VCAUSA Committee of Management is comprised of a President, Vice President, Secretary and the Treasurer (all making up the Executive Committee), plus several Ordinary Committee Members.
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Click here to meet your 2025/2026 VCAUSA Committee Members
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membership
We are a membership organisation, operating under Rules of Incorporation. There are several categories of membership for you to choose from, ranging from full membership, to lower cost options for Associate, Scorer or Community Cricket Memberships.
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