Northern Districts Cricket Association

Ready to take the next step in Umpiring? ☝️ Last days to register for He Pito Mata!

The “He Pito Mata” Community Umpire Programme is designed for new club umpires, players who umpire their own games, parents who are interested in upskilling in umpiring and youth cricketers who want to build confidence, strengthen their knowledge and make a positive impact on the game.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4wPfSsr

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The ND match officials group introduced a long-service award programme at their off-season hui recently, inducting those with outstanding service records beyond 10 years. Cricket would simply not happen in our communities without the hours of service from passionate umpires and scorers.

📸: Outstanding service to the game: Phil Rice, Glen (Magoo) Schache, Bill Anderson and Rod Newton

Read the full story here: https://www.ndcricket.co.nz/news-item/celebrating-outstanding-community-official-service

Service Awards July 2026
50 years
🔴 Bill Anderson 1975

40 years
🟡 Rod Newton 1975
🟡 Phil Rice 1985

30 years
⚫️ Tony (Tank) Edwards 1991
⚫️ Glen (Magoo) Schache 1993

20 years
⚪️ Ben O'Brian Leaf 1996
⚪️ Mike Elliott 1996
⚪️ Geoff Ogle 2005

10+ years
Mike Friis 2009
🔵 Dave Lobb 2009
🔵 Richard Baggs 2009
🔵 Jason Trowill 2010
🔵 Peter Budgen 2011
🔵 Phil Norvil 2011
🔵 Lian de Burges 2011
🔵 Luan Kloppers 2011
🔵 Damian Morrow 2012
🔵 Greg Pennell 2014
🔵 Brendon Davis 2014
🔵 Stu Martin 2014
🔵 Lyall Coleman 2015
🔵 Jeevan Matthews 2015

Player applications are open!

The Māori Tāne and Wāhine National Tournament provides a unique opportunity for our talented Māori cricketers to express their talent on a national stage and connect with other talented players from across Aotearoa. See the 2025 highlights here: https://youtu.be/Hu_iRHgpGdY?si=_Pv9pr-CtWtjJCSZ

The Northern Māori programme is seeking player applications for the 2026 tournament, which will be held in Tāmaki Makaurau at Lloyd Elsmore Park (Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club) 18-21 October.

Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qsW1aESZ14

Applications close 21 August 2026.

Apply now!

This course is aimed at coaches around the level of DA senior teams, premier club teams, school 1st XIs or MA age group teams.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and please note that places are limited. Registrations close 27 August. Course cost is $55.

Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/gT8H3409hy

Need help or have questions? Email [email protected].

Happy Birthday, Josh Brown!

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Zak Gibson, Kristian Clarke, Katene Clarke and Matt Fisher are off to Aussie with NZ A

Hopefully it's a tad warmer in Northern Territory than it is in NZ right now. Go well boys!