Sydney Cricket Association

MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION Delegates

B Freedman, R Bilimoria (Bankstown); D Collins, S Foster (Blacktown Mounties); M Richardson, J Evans (Campbelltown Camden); M Coles, M Quinn (Eastern Suburbs); R Cook, M Starr (FairfieldLiverpool); A Falk, M Cant (Gordon); P Mizzi, M Shields (Hawkesbury); S Beatty, C Hynes (Manly Warringah), I Finlay, B Smith (Mosman); G Gorrie, C Hambleton (Northern District); B Cherry, G Monaghan (Parramatta); P Goldsmith, D Turner (Penrith); A Wright, C Sullivan, (Randwick Petersham); S Gray, K Greene (St George); E Atkins, T Iceton (Sutherland); P Rashleigh, L Prittipaul (Sydney); M Creed, C Robertson (Sydney University); M Sanders, J Lupton (University of NSW); P Lindsay, K Campbell (UTS North Sydney); M Swan, R Wayde (Western Suburbs); S Aley (Bankstown Women’s); C Hollis (Campbelltown Camden Women’s); E Sidgreaves (Gordon Women’s), M Turik (Manly Warringah Women’s); D Eve (Northern District Women’s), S Reibelt (Parramatta Women’s); D Williams (Penrith Women’s); C Fountain (St GeorgeSutherland Women’s); G Healy (Sydney Women’s), G Lomis-Futeran (Universities Women’s); S Berman (UTS North Sydney Women’s), C Munro (Auburn); A Garey (Balmain South Sydney); T Murphy (Burwood Briars); G Baird (Epping); R Buchanan (Georges River); I Kensall (Lane Cove); S Chapman (Lindfield); M Muhammed (Mount Pritchard-Southern Districts); A Macic (North West Sydney); C Lahoud (Pennant Hills); R Burcham (Roseville); D Chappelow (Strathfield); L Parkinson (Warringah); L Borg (NSW Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association); W Howard (NSW Districts Cricket Association); J Biviano (NSW Women’s Premier Cricket).

Appointed Members, Committee of Management

J Biviano, S Rodgie.

Life Members

J Aitken (2011), J Barrett (2007), M Bonnell (2016), R Browne (2005), P Burkhart (2007), D Chappelow (2004), A (Anthony) Clark (2019), A (Tony) Clark (2009), R Cook (2016), A Falk (2020), I Field (2014), D Givney (2004), K Hall (2002), G Hartshorne (2005), W Hayes (2009), Ms J Henry (2015), T Jay (2002), C Jefferies (2012), A Kershler (2011), G Lambert (2014), N Laming (2001)*, G Lill (2016), G Mail (2017), C Matthews (2004), J McGruther (2015), I Moran (2019), M O’Sullivan (2002)*, J Robson (2002), J Rodgers (2004), D Tribolet (2002)*, A Watson (2002), B White (2012), M Wood (2008). *denotes deceased

Management (NSWCA Administration)

R Formica (NSW Premier Cricket Manager |Secretary, Sydney Cricket Association).

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT

At its 35th Annual General Meeting on 16 August 2021, the SCA elected a Committee of Management comprising Graham Gorrie (Chairman), Paul Goldsmith (Deputy Chairman), Evan Atkins, Andrew Falk, Brian Freedman and Craig Hambleton. The SCA subsequently approved the Committee’s nomination of Scott Rodgie and John Biviano to serve as Appointed Members of the Committee.

NEW AND RETIRING MEMBERS

New Delegate Members were D Collins, M Starr, P Mizzi, C Hynes, B Cherry, M Creed, M Sanders, E Sidgreaves, D Eve, G Healy, A Garey, S Chapman. They replaced A Day, A Smith, H McKay, P Edwards, A Simonsen, J Toyer, D Jones, J Henry, N Afaras, M Henderson, B Tregea and J Bolt respectively. The SCA wishes to record its appreciation of the efforts of all retiring Members and to welcome all new Members.

SHIRES COMPETITION SUB-COMMITTEE

The Committee of Management formally delegated specific duties to the above sub-committee, comprising members elected by Shires clubs, as follows: Messrs John Biviano (Chairman), Anthony Boorer, Anthony Clarke, Daryl Chappelow, Damian Naughton and Mike Wood. The Committee thanks those members for their contribution to the successful conduct of the Shires competition.

WOMEN’S COMPETITION SUB-COMMITTEE

The Committee of Management formally delegated administration of Women’s Premier Cricket to the above subcommittee, as follows: John Biviano (Chair), Nicholas Afaras, Sarah Aley, Ross Denny, Cailyn Fountain and Greg Healy. The Committee thanks those members for their contribution to the successful conduct of the Women’s Premier Cricket.

CODE OF CONDUCT COMMISSIONERS AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

The Board appointed Gordon Salier and Tom Payton as the SCA’s Code of Conduct Commissioners.

The Judiciary Committee for the season comprised Bob Browne & Terry Buddin (Chairmen), Gary Bensley, Richard Chee Quee, Ross Collins, Randal Green, Chris Hynes, Dean Magee, Eric Myatt and Peter Toohey. The Committee thanks those members for their assistance, when required, in considering alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct.

During the season, the Commissioners considered 31 alleged breaches of the Code, down from 49 in the previous season. The Commissioners offered 28 players a penalty, ranging from a caution to 3 matches. On three (3) occasions, the Commissioners determined to take no action.

All rulings by the Commissioners were accepted, meaning the Judiciary Committee was not called upon to consider any reports. Former Code of Conduct Commissioner John McGruther stood down after 20 years in the role. The SCA extends its appreciation to John for his outstanding dedication and service to the Association.

O’Reilly Medal winner for Men’s First Grade Player of the Year - Scott Rodgie

CRICKET AUSTRALIA

Cricket Australia again demonstrated its direct commitment to club cricket by allocating $324,400 and $52,655 to Cricket NSW for the development of NSW Premier Cricket and Women’s Premier Cricket respectively. The Board distributed those grants among all clubs, to facilitate projects such as ground improvements and coaching programs.

FUNCTIONS

The SCA conducted a joint Premiers’ and Awards Function for both the Men’s and Women’s Premier Cricket competitions on 26 May 2022 with 116 guests in attendance. This function was a fitting way in which to end a very successful season and to congratulate all premiership teams and award winners.

MEDIA

During the season, the SCA’s competitions enjoyed regular media coverage, in particular from metropolitan newspapers, suburban newspapers and the Cricket NSW’s social media channels. In addition, the NSW Premier Cricket competition website provided live ball-by-ball coverage of 100% of all First Grade preliminary round matches, together with regular live streaming of First Grade, Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup, Second Grade, Poidevin-Gray Shield and AW Green Shield matches including all Finals Series matches during the season. Digital streaming service Kayo Sports provided a multi camera broadcast of 12 featured Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup and Women’s First Grade T20 matches. Community Radio 2HHH-FM 100.1 provided live broadcast of the Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup during the season.

UMPIRES

The SCA appreciates the efforts of the NSW Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association (NSWCUSA), which again appointed accredited umpires to officiate in Premier Cricket matches. The NSWCUSA also assisted the Sydney Shires Cricket Umpires’ Association and the Sydney Women’s Cricket Umpires’ Association to make similar appointments. The SCA acknowledges the support and co-operation provided by NSWCUSA management and staff including Troy Penman (Executive Officer), Darren Goodger (State Umpiring Manager), Bede Sajowitz (Administration Officer), Ben Treloar (Education Officer) and Clair Polosak (Umpire Educator / Female Umpire Engagement).

U/16 CITY – COUNTRY CHALLENGE

St George DCC and ACT Southern Districts qualified to represent the SCA and the NSWCCA respectively, in the annual match between the Premiers of the AW Green Shield and Bradman Cup U/16 competitions. Unfortunately, a suitable date could not be found to conduct the match.

OBITUARY

Parramatta District Cricket Club paid tribute to club stalwart and Life Member Ron Wright (OAM) who passed away on 27 July 2021, at the age of 89. Ron provided outstanding service to his club as Honorary Secretary for over 40 years and to the NSW Cricket Association and Sydney Cricket Association as delegate for over 30 years. Ron was awarded Life Membership of the NSWCA, the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 and the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2012.

Ron was genuinely well-liked, respected and a great friend to the wider cricket community.

APPRECIATION

The Sydney Cricket Association thanks the following people and organisations for their contribution to the success of its 2021/22 season:

• McDonald’s - major sponsor of SCA competitions. • Kingsgrove Sports - major sponsor of the Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup. • Kookaburra Australia Pty Ltd - official cricket ball of the SCA. • Transport for NSW - SCA Community

Sponsor. • Cricket Australia - for its Premier Club

Funding Program. • Australian Cricketers’ Association - for its Premier Cricket Program, a program which provides funding to Premier clubs for non-contracted current and former first-class cricketers to be engaged in playing, coaching or mentoring roles. • Pagemasters Media Services - for the publication of match results in newspapers. • The NSW Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’

Association, especially Mark Hughes (Chairman), Troy Penman (Executive

Officer) and its Board and all officiating umpires and scorers. • The Sydney Shires Cricket Umpires’

Association, especially David Goodman (President) and Stephen Blomfield (Secretary), its Committee and all officiating umpires. • The Sydney Women’s Cricket Umpires’

Association, its Committee and all officiating umpires. • Colin Clowes, Bob Brenner, Colin

Jefferies and Richard Cook (Honorary

Librarians, NSWCA) - for the provision and maintenance of records, milestones and statistics.

• Adam Morehouse, SCA Statistician. • Tom Iceton - for proofreading of the

SCA’s competition’s playing conditions. • Dave Lyall and Liam Ferreira (Cricket

NSW Marketing and Communications) - for providing extensive social media content during the season. • First Grade scorers - for their valuable contribution in providing timely online match scorecards.

• Managers and coaches of all AW Green

Shield competition teams. • Ground staff and ground authorities and all clubs, particularly those that hosted competition finals and representative matches.