WELCOME TO THE TCUSA

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

The Tasmanian Cricket Association (TCA) is responsible for developing and promoting cricket in Tasmania and players from its clubs in the Hobart area are chosen to represent the State at first-class level and from there for Tests and One Day Internationals (ODI).  Similarly, TCUSA members have umpired or scored in first-class, Test and ODI matches.

While the opportunities are there to officiate at high levels for those dedicated enough to obtain the appropriate skills, like the players the majority of TCUSA umpire and scorer members spend their careers supporting matches in the TCA’s Grade (or Club) Cricket Competition in Hobart.  There also also opportunities for those who live in the Launceston or Devonport areas to stand in matches played in the Northern Tasmania Cricket Association (NTCA) competition, and the North West Tasmania Cricket Association (NWTCA) respectively.  The provision of quality umpires and scorers for Club cricket is fundamental to the Association’s goals.

You can be assured that no matter what level you officiate at, the decision-making, game management, and other tasks involved will always present you with a real, interesting and enjoyable challenge either out there ‘in the middle’ or in the score box!  Enquiries from anyone interested in becoming an umpire or a scorer with the Association should be directed to:

State Director of Umpiring (covers all areas of the State),
Richard Widows:  Phone: (03) 6267-1985; Mobile 0414-912-591; 
Email: rwidows@tascricket.com.au

Tasmanian Cricket Association (Hobart area), 
Graeme Hamley: Phone: (03) 6228-2582; Mobile 0417-386-719. 
Email: yelmah@tassie.net.au

Northern Tasmania Cricket Association (Launceston area),
Paul Clarke: Phone: Mobile 0417-364-969. 
Email: pclark@bigpond.com