Information for umpires and scorers in Queensland
After playing grade cricket in Brisbane for 15 years at Western Suburbs DCC, and a couple of overseas stints with Pembury & Cambridge Granta CC, Simon shifted his focus to life after playing. Stepping into the umpiring scene was a logical decision for Simon, as his love and passion for the game burns bright.
Professionally Simon works in the health & fitness space which in addition to his long history in cricket, gives him the groundwork to become the best umpire he can be. In Simon’s personal and professional life, he continually strives to be the best in anything he does and looks forward to the challenges umpiring has in store for him.
Ryan is a current member of the Queensland Cricket Umpire’s & Scorer’s Association, having stood in 53 matches across Premier Cricket. Ryan was allocated to the Final of the Over-40 Mens Competition in the 2021-22 season and is looking forward to an outstanding 2022-23 season.
Nick joined QCUSA in 2013 following an inspirational talk from international umpire Darryl Harper whilst umpiring at a tennis tournament. Following Darryl’s presentation Nick had no hesitation in joining the cricket umpiring ranks. Through the support of colleagues and experienced umpires, Nick has progressed through the ranks and now mostly umpires First and Second Grade Premier Cricket and was part of the Development Panel for the 2021/22 season. This provided Nick with the opportunity to officiate at the Sunshine Coast in the QLD U16 Male State Championships.
Away from umpiring, Nick maintains a high level of fitness through umpiring AFL during the winter and tennis, although the latter doesn’t contribute too much to additional fitness. Nick has also completed the CPA Program and works as a finance officer with CSIRO.
Terry commenced umpiring cricket in the 2012/13 season, returning to QCUSA in 2019/20. Terry was awarded Sixth Grade Umpire of the Year, as well as standing in the Jodie Fields Grand Final.
The 2020/21 season saw Terry elevated to higher grades, picking up the Sixth Grade Umpire of the Year award, and standing in both the Third Grade 2-Day Grand Final and Fourth Grade 1-Day Grand Final.
In the 2021/22 season Terry was appointed to the Development Panel and made his debut in both Women's First Grade and Men’s First Grade competitions. Terry was allocated to the Women's First Grade T20 Grade Final, as well as attending the Queensland Under 16 Male & Under 18 Female State Championships. Terry completed the 2021/22 season as both a Bob Spence Medal Finalist and was awarded Second Grade Umpire of the Year.
Elsie started umpiring in Queensland Premier Cricket in 2023/24 season, and was selected to attend the CA U16 Female National Championship in Hobart in 2024, returning to the same tournament in 2025 where she stood in the Final.
Jack began his umpiring journey with QCUSA during the 2023/24 season after having relocated to Queensland from New Zealand to progress his professional career. Cricket has been a long term passion for Jack whereby he has continuously sought to improve his umpiring skillset through intensive off and on-field development, culminating in his appointment to the State Development Panel for the 2024/25 season. Off the field Jack is committed to his career as an environmental consultant, working on river systems across the world including in Brazil, PNG, New Zealand, and locally in Australia.
Kylie started umpiring in Queensland Premier Cricket in 2022/23 season, and was selected to attend the CA U19 Female National Championship in Perth in 2024.
Lachlan began umpiring in 2014 at just 14 years old in Darwin. The following year, at age 15, he made history as the youngest umpire to debut in Darwin Premier Cricket, officiating both the T20 and One-Day Finals. That same year, he was selected to officiate at the inaugural Cricket Australia Under-15 National Championships. From 2017 to 2019, and again in the 2023/24 season, he was a member of the South Queensland Country Panel, and he was also part of the Queensland Cricket Development Panel in 2018/19, officiating at the Queensland Under-16 State Championships in 2018, 2019, and 2024.
