We have had a good start to the finals series, and hopefully we can continue with this good work and continue to umpire to a high standard for the rest of the finals. This scribe has only heard positive comments so far so keep up the good work!
We had several umpires officiating in their first senior final last weekend. On Saturday we had field umpire Kevin Jones, while on Sunday field umpire Craig Aplin and boundary umpires Tim Buckley, Hayden Sinclair and Bryan Bryne all umpired their first senior final. Well done guys and keep up the good work!
It was also good to see life member Allan Magor umpiring another final and getting closer to that 500 field milestone! The million dollar question is whether he will get there this year or will he need to make a return to umpiring next year to bring it up?
We had another milestone recently with Gary Mathews notching up his 200th game. Gary has been around for a long time and is currently serving on the committee. Gary would have more games to his name but usually goes overseas at least once a year.
The committee has organised the end of year social events which all umpires should pencil in their diaries. Our pre grand final dinner will be held on the Wednesday night before the grand final (September 9th) as usual. We will be having a light run at the Velodrome before heading up to the RSL where the grand final appointments will be read out and we hope to have a guest speaker. Gary Mathews will be taking photos of all umpires so be sure to wear your black polo shirt.
Our presentation night will be held the Saturday after the Grand Final (September 19th) at the Austral Hotel (Top Pub) in Korumburra. Umpires are entitled to a two course meal through payment of their membership fees. Watch this space for starting time.
South Gippsland Umpires would like to acknowledge their major sponsors Gippsland Roadsafe, Bendigo Bank, Morrison, Jefferis and Associates, and Leongatha RSL.
This weeks sponsors are Korumburra Newsagency, McCartin Street Optometrist and Leongatha Rural Supplies.
Until next week, blow it long and loud
BOUNDARY RIDER
Last Modified on 24/08/2009 17:16