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OFFICE BEARERS
Patron Iain Gallaway
Life Members Iain Gallaway W John Henderson
Russell Hendry Warren Lees
Stewart McKnight George Morris
John Petre Nick Smith
Ted Tempero Glenn Turner
Murray Hughes
President Murray Hughes
Directors James Lovelock (Chairman) Jason Cushen
Adam Gain Anna Campbell
Mark Knox Rob Lawson
Shane Robinson Renuka Bayly (appointed October 2018)
Russell Hendry (resigned October 2018)
Staff
Chief Executive Officer Mike Coggan
Manager Operations Tim O’Sullivan
Manager Performance & Talent Simon Forde
Manager Sponsorship, Marketing & Events Sarah Rose
Manager Capability Andrew Petrie
Manager Administration Jemma Osten
Performance & Talent Identification Coach Mark Bracewell
Manager Talent Development
and Player Pathway Adam Miles
Manager Community Cricket Will Deerness
Cricket Development Officers Jess Davidson (Dunedin)
Will Kindley (Dunedin)
Sam Bastin (North Otago)
Willie Miller (Otago Country, resigned March 2019)
Mark Reid (Southland)
Emma Campbell (Otago Country)
Bella James (Dunedin, December 2018 until May 2019)
Competition Co-ordinator Mel Paterson (October 2018 until March 2019)
Events Manager Heather Walter (October 2018 until June 2019)
Marketing & Events Intern Brittany Calder (commenced December 2018)
Otago Volts Coach Rob Walter
Otago Volts Assistant Coach Anton Roux
Otago Volts Manager Anton Roux
Otago Volts S&C Coach Blaine Clancy
Otago Volts Physio Brett Harrop
Otago Volts Mental Skills Coach Natalie Fraser
Otago Sparks Coach Nathan King
Otago Sparks Manager Matt Scoles
Honorary Statistician Dave Richmond
Honorary Medical Officer Dr Steve Williams
Auditors BDO Spicers
Accountant GamePlan
Solicitor Webb Farry
Bank Bank of New Zealand
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PRESIDENTS REPORT
IT IS WITH PLEASURE I PRESENT MY coaching staff led by Nathan King and to the players,
who showed a desire to commit, learn and improve. I must
REPORT FOR THE 2018/19 SEASON.
mention the contribution of the Otago over 60`s team who
once again performed well and continue to represent the
It was a pleasing year for the OCA, with improved on field
province well.
performances and a more than satisfactory result off the
field. Usually I reserve my comments on both on and off the
More challenges will present themselves on the field this
field performance until last, but this season the effort put in
season, however with most players being retained, and some
by all has been commendable.
great recruitment, all suggests we are in for a good year.
To continually hold our own financially, in an increasingly
NZC awarded us the One Day International against
difficult market reflects well on the management and
Bangladesh and this went very well. This coming season we
staff at the OCA. The Board have also assisted with
will be seeing more International cricket in Dunedin, and our
good governance over the past 12 months. We also have
thanks need to go to DMVL and their management team,
continued to support all the NZC initiatives and whilst not
for their support of the OCA.
always being on the same page, Mike and his team have
worked hard for the greater good of all concerned. This
However, the most pleasing item during the season is the
also applies to our Districts, including Dunedin Cricket, where
continued increase in playing numbers across all the region
clear goals have been set and in most cases are being met.
and into Southland. This is across many forms of the game
and reassures us that cricket is still our national summer
On the field the improvement across the board was
game.
pleasing, for the management and supporters alike. The
home final for the Otago Volts, played against Wellington
Finally, a mention of our retiring Chairman James Lovelock
was a great boost for morale in the short format, with some
and Board member Jason Cushen. Both have been long
good individual performances, augers well for this coming
serving contributors and their input has been greatly
season. The continued dedication shown by the coaching
appreciated by all.
staff and selection personnel was rewarded with this
improvement. The SBS Bank Otago Sparks also continued
Murray Hughes
to improve. Recognition for this improvement goes to the
President
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
2018/19 HAS BEEN A VERY BUSY AND Also ongoing is the Women in Governance project which
while retaining an appropriate drive towards improving
CHALLENGING YEAR FOR OTAGO
diversity, has also broadened its focus to driving
CRICKET ON MANY FRONTS. improvements in New Zealand Cricket, Major Association
and District Association governance standards generally.
New Zealand Cricket’s One Cricket review of grassroots This is positive but does again require additional work (as
and domestic cricket has continued and this year was the policies are formalised, charters are adopted, risk registers
first in which all New Zealand cricket funding was distributed are created and so on–all necessitating more staff, Board
to the Major Associations (and in turn, partly, to the District and subcommittee time). I want to pay tribute in that regard
Associations) via cricket network investment partnership to the work of all District Association and Major Association
(CNIP)agreements incorporating extensive risk and reward Board members in our region. These are all volunteer
KPIs across a broad range of areas. positions and come with much more grit involved than glory.
Thank you all for stepping up and helping our region take a
Particularly for a smaller Association (in terms of population) leading role in constructively moving with the times.
like Otago, it was simply not an option to miss any funding
under the new arrangement and I’m very pleased in that On field in 2018/19 we had a more successful year which
regard to record that through full KPI achievement we was heartening. The Black Caps won again at the University
achieved 100% payment of all risk and reward amounts. of Otago Oval (versus Bangladesh in another high-scoring
This is due to the tireless work of all staff with CEO Mike one day international in February) and subsequent match
Coggan and Capability Manager Andrew Petrie deserving reports emphasised the significant gains we have made with
of particular recognition. It is thanks to this effort, alongside the quality of our practice and playing wickets. The passion
continued hard work from the marketing and events team and commitment from Jayden and his hard-working team
(driving other revenue) and careful expense management of DVML ground staff must be acknowledged, as must the
by all staff, that has seen the Association again achieve a excellent relationship we have with Terry and the wider team
modest financial surplus for the year. This is an excellent at DVML generally.
achievement on the back of a similar result last year, which
has enabled us to build up a small but critical cash buffer. For the Volts the undoubted highlight of the season was
qualifying top in the 50 over competition round robin and
Looking forward the One Cricket review is ongoing with a earning the right to host a home final against Wellington.
particular focus on the most effective way to fund and run While the end result of that match went against us the
domestic cricket in the future. Critical work streams involving determination and pride shown by the team was great to
New Zealand Cricket and Major Association personnel see. Looking forward we’re positive, especially with some
are underway and it is clear, certainly from New Zealand high-quality recruiting achieved over the winter, that the
Cricket‘s perspective, that there is appetite for change. coming years will see the success of this team grow further.
Otago Cricket has chosen to view this as an opportunity Thanks to head coach Rob Walter for his resilience and
rather than a threat and is playing a constructive, disciplined focus in that regard –as someone well respected by the
role in helping to ensure that all important considerations players and New Zealand Cricket’s high performance unit itis
are taken into account as part of the review process. a particularly stabilising and positive influence to now have
him contracted for a further two summers.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Women’s cricket is faced with both exciting and challenging mine and over the last 12 years Otago Cricket has become
times at present. Exciting as the resourcing for it and a huge part of my life. I’ve no doubt that I’ll miss it a lot, but
professionalism grows through the new Women’s Master equally it’s not about the individual.... that’s the whole point
Agreement, challenging as the development aspects of a Board... and it’s always better to leave a little early
inevitably play catch up when it comes to matching the then a little late. In any event the cricket passion isn’t gone
available talent pool with the growing opportunities now so I’m sure I’ll still see you all around.
opening up. Again in Otago we are confronting this
exciting challenge head on and really doing everything Also stepping down from the Board at this time is Jason
we can to build the depth of the Sparks, working towards Cushen, who started on the same day as me in 2007. It’s a
things (at different ends of the spectrum) like the first ever tribute to the organisation to have long-standing (but not
WHITEFERNS International at the University of Otago Oval too long standing!) Board members like Jason contribute
(confirmed for January 2020) and a more meaningful and such a great deal and it certainly appropriate that in closing
extended women’s local school/club competition. Thanks to I pay tribute to his tireless work, particularly as an active
the work of Will Deerness and his development team, as well member of our finance and risk committee over many years.
as to Nathan King and his very capable group of Sparks
coaching staff, for their dedication in this critical area. The year ahead, as always seems to be the case, is going
to be critical. It’s heartening in that regard to see very
This is my final annual report as Chairman of Otago Cricket. capable new people coming in to ‘our team’ –whether it be
Having served on the board since 2007 (apart from a year players, staff or Board members. All the very best to you all
away focusing on a Volts management role in 2015) and as and thank you very much, it’s been an honour.
Chairman since 2016, I’ve decided that now is the right time
for both the Association and I, to let someone else step
forward. It’s with a certain amount of emotion that I find James Lovelock
myself saying that –cricket has always been a passion of Chairman
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE REPORT
SUSTAINING A FUTURE FOCUS Last year I noted that community cricket needs to reposition
itself, that it is currently reinventing itself, through different
Future focused, internally amongst our staff we talk about product offerings, and that it needs to grow. Standing
it all the time. It would be too easy to simply say the still and not moving forward through innovative change
challenges are too big, that we don’t have enough resource will ultimately mean going backwards. With NZC, we
nor enough money to compete. It would be easy to bury are building a Network and Participation Framework that
our head in the sand and simply look after each day. I’m will see aligned delivery across key focus areas; women
pleased to say that at Otago Cricket we have maintained a and females, coach development, youth cricket, better
future focus. We have adopted the principal that we will do governance. Cricket played in different formats in High
all we can to make Otago Cricket a better place for those Schools is imperative. Sustaining the traditional long or
that take over from ourselves. I love that all staff and Board multi day 11 aside game is not going to work if we want
operate with the utmost pride and commitment. It’s our to negate the continuing high player drop off in schools.
point of difference. We are working for something bigger Many male youths have dropped out of the game because
than ourselves. We know that the challenges we face are they found other sports more exciting and less time
reasonably steep, but we also know that we work in the consuming. We have more chance of attracting these youth
world of sport and feel privileged as a result. back and new participants if we offer shorter bite sized,
exciting, alternate opportunities. Certainly, doing nothing will
We are very fortunate to share in a genuine partnership not entice these boys back.
model with New Zealand Cricket (NZC). In essence, we are
the power of seven (NZC and 6 Major Associations) and as The appealing and exciting growth opportunities in
a result we can shape the future for Cricket in New Zealand; community cricket lie with women and females. We all
together, cohesively, not in competition with each other but accept that we have neglected a cohesive nationwide
connection with each other. I love that as well. In fact, strategy to grow the female participation pathway, however
we are much larger than the power of 7. Our alignment we have seen real momentum in the last two years at all
is growing yearly with our District Associations across New levels; from significant growth in Board representation to
Zealand, whom are also closely aligned to everything we do. large percentage growth in playing numbers.
It’s this model that makes our great game and will lead to
even more enjoyment for new and current participants. This As New Zealand build a much clearer picture of actual
powerful operating model will be what defines Cricket, from playing numbers across New Zealand, through the better
all other sport and provides it with the greatest potential for use of our database CricHQ, we are seeing our own playing
long term success and sustainability. numbers stay reasonably consistent at around 9,000 and
at the same time we are seeing some alarming decline
I must firstly acknowledge New Zealand Cricket for its in playing numbers across some bigger MA’s whom have
ongoing support and excellence. Chairman Greg Barclay been funded historically based on playing numbers. With
and CEO David White lead a very capable organisation a hugely disparate distribution of community gaming trust
that continue to provide the support and resource for Major funding across New Zealand and with much more accurate
Associations to deliver the game at community and high- playing numbers known across MA’s now, I would suggest
performance level across New Zealand. I personally thank there is a good argument for NZC to consider redistribution
all the senior staff at NZC for their ongoing commitment of funding for 2020/21 and beyond.
and the connection they regularly have with the staff across
Otago Cricket. On to high performance and my thanks to Simon Forde and
our HP staff for their commitment and skill in delivering on
We love hosting International Cricket on behalf of NZC and our HP objectives.
again look forward to hosting two T20 matches involving our
BLACKCAPS and WHITEFERNS in the back half of the next Much work has gone into our performance environment over
season. the past two years. Much change has occurred and as a
result we have seen strengthening of our staff, an improved
Thank you to Will Deerness and his team of passionate Volts culture and improved player depth and experience,
Cricket Development Officers (CDO’s) who work tirelessly which stimulated improved performances this past season
across summer and winter to make our game a success. and a more professional environment being created for
This was acknowledged nationally when Otago Cricket our SBS Bank Otago Sparks, which too should support a
received the NZC 2019 programme award for delivery of sustainable future for our women’s HP environment.
Girls Smash, a new entry level participation programme that
already has 500 females involved and loving the modified
approach.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE REPORT
I am really buoyed by what our HP future looks like. The go into preparing for Board meetings and supporting for
Otago Volts played remarkably well to host a home Ford the CEO. You are all stars and I thank you. James Lovelock
Trophy final. Although we finished 4th in the Burger King has played an influential role of Chairman and I will miss
Super Smash, we showed good signs of improvement from him and his support and professionalism. James has built
the previous seasons. We have a good mix of developing an invaluable connect with NZC, something our next
talent and experience, and I am sure we will continue Chairperson will need to maintain. Thanks James. Similarly,
to see improved consistency in performance and player Jason Cushen has provided clear governance direction over
development that ultimately leads to higher honours. many years and steps down in October and I shall miss his
sharp eye and support around the Board table.
It was exciting to see the introduction of double header
Super Smash fixtures. Our Sparks will benefit this next Thank you to our District Chairmen, their respective GM’s
season from the new NZC player contracts. This is real and Boards for their governance support and contribution
boost for women’s cricket. Player commitment to the game this year. We accept and understand that change has
will grow as player preparation improves through increases been rapid, and we appreciate your commitment to
in contact time on good pitches. making cricket a viable sport option in your region for the
foreseeable years.
We are fortunate to have Suzie Bates and Katey Martin
lead our young side. Katey is the first woman in New Thank you to John Henderson and the Otago Umpires and
Zealand to play 150 domestic matches, a fantastic feat. We Scorers Association for the tireless work you commit. All too
are sad that Leigh Kasperek has moved on, but we all wish often it goes understated, however it is much valued and
her well. She has been a fantastic player for Otago and will appreciated.
be hard to replace. Englishwoman Alice Davidson-Richards
and Australian Lisa Griffiths proved to be excellent imports, Thanks to Terry Davies and DVML. So much vision and
through various parts of the season. My thanks go to Head innovation from your organisation. Whether it be event
Coach Nathan King and his support staff for their work this hosting, commitment to International cricket and ground
season. maintenance, it is all first class. It wasn’t that long ago
that University of Otago Oval was criticised for subpar
Our most important project over the past 12 months has performance. This season DVML won the NZC award for
been our Cricket in Dunedin pilot, which formally operates short format pitch of the year. Thanks Jayden Tohill and
through until 31 July 2020. Mandated by the clubs of your team. You have been superb.
Dunedin and put in place after consultation headed by
NZC’s Martin Snedden and OCA Capability Manager Our community is littered with so many excellent volunteers.
Andrew Petrie, Otago Cricket has a responsibility to support I was excited for Malcolm Jones who received the Volunteer
and improve all aspects of Dunedin Cricket, and in alignment of the Year Award for 2019. Richly deserved.
with its own strategic plan. Supporting strengthened and
sustainable clubs is paramount. With Tim O’Sullivan now It was sad to record the passing of former Otago
widening his competition and operations brief to one of GM representatives Wayne Blair and Lance Pearson in the past
Dunedin Cricket, and with the support of many experienced 12 months. Both were prominent players through their era
and capable staff at OCA, we are very buoyant about with Otago. It was a sad time also for the Green Island
building a closely aligned connect amongst clubs and Cricket club who lost a player, Hareesh Gangadharan, in
schools for the greater good of the game. tragic circumstances, whilst playing a second-grade game in
Dunedin.
THANK YOU
I have acknowledged some of my staff already however I As always thank you to our many supportive sponsors and
must thank all my staff; terrific people who work very hard, funders, whom without, we simply wouldn’t exist. We have
and care about each other, and our future. We are learning acknowledged each sponsor and funder in this report;
to challenge each other more often, which assists us to grow however, I must single out SBS Bank, Bendigo Valley Sports
at a faster rate. Thank you to each and all of you. The and Charity Foundation, Otago Community Trust, NZCT and
energy of our young staff and interns is really motivating Lion Foundation. We are extremely grateful for your support.
and keeps us more aged staff in touch with the needs of
young people. Bring on another year and another season of excitement
and improved performances.
I will always be indebted to the support of all my Board.
Likewise, our President Murray Hughes who has continued
to contribute regularly at Board meetings. So many hours Mike Coggan
Chief Executive
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Otago Cricket Board: Rob Lawson, Mark Knox, Anna Campbell, Murray Hughes, James
Lovelock, Adam Gain, Mike Coggan, Jason Cushen, Renuka Bayly, Shane Robinson.
STAFF
Back row (L-R): Francois Mostert, Adrian Morgan, Jack Hilton, Peter Downing,
Adam Miles, Jason Domigan, Jacque Crombie, Mark Bracewell
Middle row (L-R): Willie Miller, Will Deerness, Sam Bastin, Jemma Osten, Emma Campbell, Mel Paterson,
James Bell, Heather Walter, Mark Reid
Front row (L-R): Bella James, Will Kindley, Andrew Petrie, Mike Coggan, Tim O’Sullivan,
Simon Forde, Sarah Rose, Jess Davidson
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FINANCE
The Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Accounts
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The Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Accounts
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COMMUNITY CRICKET
The Community team has continued Scores of young Otago cricketers represented their districts
with pride at the South Island Primary School Tournaments
to be hard at work implementing new
in January. North Otago hosted the boys in Oamaru with
objectives and programmes across the teams from North Otago, Otago Country, Southland,
region. Dunedin and Invercargill. Girls sides from Dunedin, Otago
Districts and Otago Country played in Christchurch with all
Girls Smash continued it’s outstanding run as numbers again three teams placing in the top four (first, third and fourth)
grew across the region. This year we were pleased to have and Hannah E Wilson (Dunedin) was awarded Top Run
Bella James onboard to implement New Zealand Cricket’s Scorer and Top Wicket Taker.
Yeah! Girls programme across Dunedin, Southland, North
Otago and Otago Country. Beginning in term four, the Yeah! McCullum/Bates Cup’s
Girls programme was aimed at 10-14 year old girls, with one- (Secondary School Twenty20 Competitions)
hour sessions running all across the country. The McCullum Cup and McCullum Plate were played for
by 13 teams this season. Six teams were entered in Pool A
Award Winners (McCullum Cup) and 7 in Pool B (McCullum Plate). Wintry
Otago Cricket had three award winners at the NZC Annual conditions were a challenge, as players and officials braved
Awards night held in Auckland, which is a wonderful the elements to complete the two days of play. Day two
recognition for all involved. Our award winners this year saw Otago Boys High School Blue win the McCullum
were: Cup and Otago Boys High School Gold won the plate
competition.
Volunteer of the Year
- Malcolm Jones, Otago Country Cricket Association The Bates Cup was again played for as the qualifying
tournament for the regional section of the Gillette Venus Cup
Outstanding Contribution and Services to Coaching competition. St Hilda’s continuing their domination of this
- Mark Bracewell, Otago Cricket competition beating Columba College in the final, winning
the Bates Cup and qualifying for the National Finals for the
Best Female Engagement Strategy fourth year running.
- Girls Smash, Otago Cricket. Jess Davidson accepted
this award on behalf of Otago Cricket After four years, this summer was Willie Miller’s last as the
Otago Country-based CDO as he left the Community role to
Community Tournaments take up a new opportunity. Willie worked hard to implement
Green Island (Dunedin) were the club side to win their way programmes and increase playing numbers across his region
to Nationals in Auckland. The 2019 National Club Cricket during his time with us.
Championship ran from Tuesday 2 April to Finals day on
Sunday 7 April. They finished 4th in the tournament, losing
the 3v4 Final to Wellington’s Eastern Suburbs. Blair Soper Will Deerness
claimed 6-31 from nine overs as Green Island restricted Easts Manager Community Cricket
to 162, but Eastern fought back and bowled Green Island
out for 103 in reply. Green Island’s Christi Viljoen was named
Batsman of the Tournament, and Blair Soper was named
Bowler of the Tournament
After topping the regional competition, St Hilda’s Collegiate
progressed to the national finals of the 2018 Gillette Venus
Cup. After winning three of their four round robin matches,
St Hilda’s faced Christchurch Girls’ High School in the final. A
tightly contested match, St Hilda’s prevailed with a 6 wicket
win to claim the title.
Kings High School progressed to the national finals for
both the Gillette Cup (Secondary School Boys’ First XI Cup)
and the NZCT Junior Secondary School Boys competitions,
finishing 6th in both tournaments. Balmacewen Intermediate
took 4th place in both the National Primary School Shield
(Girls) and the National Primary School Cup (Boys).
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O TAG O C R I C K E T ANNUAL REPORT 2018 - 2019 27PERFORMANCE AND TALENT
Season 2018/19 saw the introduction of the University of Otago Oval – the first time the Volts had
hosted the one-day final since the 2006-07 season.
double-headers in the Super Smash,
where the Sparks and Volts played It was an unsteady start for the Volts, and they found
alongside each other. themselves seven wickets down for only 57 runs in the 16th
over. An impressive fight-back from Michael Rippon and
This created some great exposure for the women’s game, Christi Viljoen saw them combine for a New Zealand record-
but also some genuine excitement about the future of our breaking eighth-wicket stand of 146 runs – with this the Volts
game. The double-headers will continue to be a feature in were right back in the game and their innings closed at 234
the 2019/20 season, giving cricket fans some exciting cricket for eight. When bowling, the Volts took an advantage as
to look forward to over the summer. Wellington battled through to 75 for five, but the Firebirds tail
had some life in it. With eight balls to spare, a four sealed
The Pathways programme continues to develop well, under the title for the Firebirds as they won by three wickets. A fine
the guidance of Adam Miles and working alongside Mark effort from the Volts this season after finishing the previous
Bracewell in the coaching and development space. They year at the bottom of the table.
are working well together to create a great environment
to develop our young cricketers and to identify our future Acknowledgements
Sparks and Volts. From the Otago A squad, Ben Lockrose, Following the 2018/19 season, Megan Gibbs and Brad Wilson
Cam Hawkins, Tommy Clout, and Max Chu all represented announced their retirement, while Warren Barnes declared
the Otago Volts during the season, while Eden Carson, he would be taking an indefinite break from the game. All
Marina Lamplough, Molly Loe and Emma Walton made their three have contributed greatly to Otago Cricket over the
debuts for the Otago Sparks. years and we were pleased to acknowledge this at this
year’s Player’s Awards. Later in the year, Shawn Hicks also
This year the Volts welcomed two overseas players as Ben announced his indefinite break from the game and Leigh
Cox and Ben Raine joined the squad from England during Kasperek has transferred to Wellington for the upcoming
the summer where they contributed to our Super Smash season. We wish them all well in their future endeavours
campaign, while Alice Davidson-Richards (England) and and thank them for their contribution to Otago Cricket over
Lisa Griffith (Australia) joined the Sparks for part of their the years.
campaigns.
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28 O TAG O C R I C K E T ANNUAL REPORT 2018 - 2019OBITUARIES
NEIL TAPPER GILL, JAMES ALLAN (JIM)
One of crickets’ life-long servants, Neil Francis Tapper passed 11 April 1928 – 30 June 2019 (died age 91)
away on 3 June 2019 in his 91st year.
Jim Gill was a left hand top order batsman and wicketkeeper. He
Neil was born in Invercargill on 16 September 1928 and remained represented Otago 12 times from 1954 to 1957, scoring 417 runs with
in Southland his entire life. His love of sports saw him play table an average of 18.95 and a highest score of 91 against Canterbury
tennis (into his 80’s), basketball, rugby and his life- long passion, on Christmas Day 1954. He took 117 wicketkeeping dismissals (12
cricket. After 15 years playing club cricket, firstly for the Appleby club catches and 5 stumpings).
then for the Georgetown club, Neil took up umpiring. He passed
his ‘1st Class exam’ in 1974 and that year started his representative He was a regular member of Southland teams from 1948 until the
umpiring career at Hawke Cup Challenge level. The current holders, end of the 1963/64 season and a great contributor to club cricket
Southland successfully defended the cup in that match against as a member of the Invercargill Cricket Club.
North Canterbury.
Jim was a life member and patron of the Southland Cricket
His First Class career spanned 10 years starting in 1977, totalling 26 Association at the time of his death. He was president of the Otago
First Class matches, 4 of which were visiting international teams. Neil Cricket Association for a year and also a past president of the
enjoyed these fixtures the most, as he did umpiring at the Molyneux Southland Cricket Association.
Park ground in Alexandra. The one stat that stands-out the most is
that all but one of his First Class games was with Otago. At the time He was a great supporter of cricket in the province
umpires didn’t travel much and Neil was only appointed to three and will be sadly missed by all.
First Class games outside of the Otago region, two of which were
Otago fixtures.
WAYNE BLAIR
Enduring the pressures applied by the Otago players to the
opposition and the umpires over that period was testament to Wayne played 81 first-class games for Otago during a career which
Neil’s commitment and integrity. Neil continued umpiring at club level spanned a remarkable four decades. A left-handed batsman and
until 1993. wicketkeeper, he scored 3654 runs at an average of 26.10, including
two centuries and 15 half centuries.
Being one that always ‘gave back’ to the sports he was involved
with, cricket was no different. When the Southland Cricket Umpires’ Having made his debut for Otago in 1967, he was initially dropped
Association (SCUA) was reformed in 1967, Neil took on the role of in 1983 before winning a recall in his 40s and playing three more
Secretary/Treasurer, a position he held for 20 years. He was also first-class games for the side in January 1991.
President for 3 years and became Patron in 1998 until his death.
Neil was awarded a Life Membership of the SCUA in 1986. At Wayne also played one first-class game for a New Zealand
National level, Neil attended in excess of 15 NZ Umpires’ Association under-23 team and 31 one-dayers for Otago. His father Roy, and his
(NZCUA) Conferences and AGM’s, many as the SCUA delegate. In great uncle James Blair, also played for Otago, as did his younger
1983 he was elected to the NZCUA Executive Committee and to brother Bruce.
Honorary Vice President in 1986. The NZCUA membership elected
Neil, President in 1989 which he held for his 2-year term. Deservedly North East Valley Cricket Club chairman Bryan Johnston said Blair
a Life Membership followed. He never stopped giving and was still was a “club legend” who scored more than 12,000 runs for the club
attending Southland Umpire AGM’s until 2017 more than 50 years in “over 30 seasons”.
after he became involved.
Neil always volunteered his time to whatever he became involved LANCE PEARSON (1937 – 2019)
with and cricket in the far south has certainly profited from his
involvement. Many Otago and Southland umpires’ have benefited Lance was a wonderful all-round sportsman in his own right and at
from his words of encouragement, his experience and his knowledge his peak was a dominant force in both cricket and basketball.
gained from many years around the game.
He was an accomplished Plunket Shield batsman, playing 31 first-
Time has finally been called on a long and fulfilling innings. class games between 1961-62 and 1970-71 and averaging 23.64, with
one hundred and six half centuries.
Lance was the Chief Executive of Bendigo Valley Sports and Charity
Foundation for many years, including right up until his passing.
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ONE CRICKET rewarded with the Services to Cricket award at DCA’s
annual prizegiving. Dunedin achieved full implementation
AND PILOT PARTNERSHIP
of Age and Stage playing conditions for primary and
intermediate age players. Our Dunedin clubs certainly did
In October 2018 Dunedin Cricket well to supported NZC initiatives. While some don’t always
Association signed with an agreement agree on the specific conditions all teams and clubs allow
with Otago Cricket for a two a fair trial of all new concepts and provide us with key
feedback to move forward with. We had a great number of
season pilot. This pilot sees Otago
teams register again this year and the number of girls only
Cricket taking the lead in delivering teams on the up is a real outcome of the award winning
initiatives to develop an environment Girls Smash programme. Congratulations to those girls and
that enhances cricket within the their support crew for being triumphant at the Girls SIPS
Dunedin metropolitan area. Tournament. I am sure they will treasure this and hopefully it
spurs them on to continue playing cricket for many years
The Dunedin Cricket Association is responsible for the to come.
organisation and delivery of competitions for Junior,
Secondary Schools, and Senior Men. Community Development
We would like to take this opportunity to thank both Will
Otago Cricket’s role, as set out by New Zealand Cricket, Kindley and Jess Davidson for their hard work in the cricket
is to grow, develop and improve the cricket experience for development area. The team have done some outstanding
those within the Dunedin metropolitan area. work for cricket in Dunedin.
Some research, time and stakeholder engagement have Some key highlights from the season include the continued
all been undertaken in building a strategic plan for Cricket success of the Girls Smash programme, centralised Superstar
in Dunedin: “Extending the Boundaries” this three year Academy and the rather large task of getting all Junior Club
plan now sets the basis for the partnership and how staff coaches through online and practical coaching modules.
will work with clubs and schools to build capability and We also had two female based club sides take part in
growth in our grass roots game. Secondary school competition.
Club Cricket The work in the community development area never ends
Congratulations to Green Island for its continued success and with Will and Jess show so much enthusiasm and
in the Senior Competition. They were worthy winners of understanding that the Dunedin; schools, clubs and other key
the prestigious Bing Harris Shield for having the greatest stakeholders are in very good hands.
number of points accumulated from the One-Day and
Declaration formats. National Championships
NZCT National Club Championship:
University Grange re-entered the Senior Competition Green Island Cricket Club – 4th
this season, I’m sure the team learned a lot from the Secondary School Boys’ First XI Cup:
experience and look forward to what they can achieve in Kings High School - 6th
the upcoming season.
Albion won the Second Grade Bing Harris Junior Shield, Gillette Venus Cup (secondary School Girls):
for topping the table in round-robin competition. Green Saint Hilda’s Collegiate – 1st
Island took out the extended Twenty20 Competition this NZCT Junior Secondary School Boys:
season. In the lower grades, Albion Kilda won the hard King’s High School - 6th
fought competition for Third Grade and Fourth Grade was
National Primary School Shield (Girls):
taken out by Taieri Gold. In the lower grades we trialled a
Balmacewen Intermediate - 4th
mix of 40 over and T20 formats with the T20 starting at 2
pm. We look forward to what structures players will look National Primary School Cup (Boys):
to support going forward. Balmacewen Intermediate - 4th
Junior Cricket
Gerard Finnie is to be thanked for the time and effort he
puts into Junior Cricket within the Dunedin Metropolitan
area together with the Junior Delegates. Gerard efforts
over the 15 years involved with Junior cricket was
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District Teams Disciplinary Committee
As has been the case for many years the teams playing After a busy 2017-2018 season this committee only had to
at this level have been fortunate to have Otago Cricket convene once this season. We thank players and captains
staff organise teams and ensure they are prepared for along with umpires for their management and handling of
tournaments. Boys and Girls U15 level, Boys U17 and Girls situations. Club cricket, for most, is their recreation and it
Secondary School programmes. Our congratulations to is good to see that, in the most part, games are played in
players and coaches for their commitment. Tournament good spirit.
winners and those that went onto higher honours in Otago
Age-Group sides. The Dunedin Cricket Association continues to be well served
by volunteers and supporters. Our thanks to Tony Buchanan
Senior Men’s Representative Team as President for his great passion for the game and its
In the annual Stewart McKnight fixture at Oturehua, Otago future. To those that work tireless in the club and school
Country XI batted first and scored 170 all out (Caleb Carson environments thank you so much for all the hard work.
74 off 88 balls; Josh Cuttance 4 for 40, Richard Sillars 3 for
29, Tommy Clout 2 for 9). In reply, Dunedin Cricket XI were 1
for 38 off 5 overs with Rhys Bayly) 26 of 14 balls) and Josh George C Morris Tim O’Sullivan
Tasman-Jones not out on 2 before a front bringing sleet Chairman General Manager
and some snow came in from the south. The match was
abandoned at 4:30pm.
Sponsorship
We are fortunate to continue to benefit from the very
generous support in the form of grants from The Bendigo
Valley Sports and Charity Foundation and The Lion
Foundation. Kookaburra NZ and Otago Sports Depot along
with Cableways Tavern provide further sponsorship that
helps the DCA to provide for Dunedin club cricket. I would
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It is with pleasure that I report another With the recent success and increasing youth numbers,
successful season. the NOCA Board have decided to support 2 x part time
Development Officers to replace Francois. The successful
This year saw NOCA successfully host the 56th South applicants will continue to provide cricketing opportunities
Island Primary School Cricket Tournament. 14 teams and in North Otago under the guidance of the new CDO. The
supporters from around the South Island arrived in Oamaru seasonal roles will run from October to March with the
in early January for a week of competitive and exciting applicants based at both St Kevin’s & WBHS to help with
games of cricket. It was a great opportunity to see the next cricket development.
generation of cricketers playing on good quality wickets and
grounds. It was well supported by the North Otago Clubs Hawke Cup roundup only 3 elimination games were played
providing venues and volunteers to ensure the tournament as the game against Otago Country was called off due to
ran smoothly. adverse weather conditions. The team did not win the zone
and therefore did not have the challenge.
NOCA is also investigating options for a fun business/social
cricket league cricket. It will be the perfect opportunity for INDIVIDUAL PLAYER RECOGNITION
team bonding with your workmates. More information will
follow. Oamaru Licencing Trust Trophy
Cricketer of the Year Nathan Smith
Girls cricket has seen growth this season, with the very Bob Pile Cup
successful girls smash on Friday afternoons being a
Junior Cricketer of the Year Molly Loe
big hit. We have seen the formation of a female cricket
subcommittee and our first female team based at Valley will Alexander Keith Memorial Trophy
play in the 2 Grade competition in the upcoming season. Services to North Otago Cricket Duncan Drew
Another exciting statistic, after many years (NOCA was
founded in 1899) we now have an official home. The Payne Age Group Rep team’s roundup attended boys u17 & u15
Pavilion at Centennial Park was completed and had its tournament. Girls attended girls SIPST in Christchurch and the
official opening ceremony in January with Russel & Denise secondary school tournament.
Payne cutting the ribbon.
On the club scene Oamaru St Kevin’s defeated WBHS
The Payne Pavilion an ideal space for CDO’s to complete in the Borton Cup for the 2nd year running. Oamaru St
work or catch up and discuss weekly planning and to hold Kevin’s took out the Borton Cup Senior & Dick Hunt Holiday
monthly Board Meetings. NOCA now has its own space to Competitions. Cameron Grubb named captain of the year,
store equipment and gear and most importantly an honours Francois Mostert 735 the Oamaru Mail Rose Bowl for
batting and Otago Daily Time Trophy All Rounder. Glynn
board will be put up to celebrate our past players and
Cameron 35 most wickets for the season.
administrators who have helped us run and maintain cricket
in North Otago for the past 120 years.
Glenavy topped the Senior Reserve Competition and is
taking the step up to the senior competition this coming
We have seen the departure of both CDOs’, Francois
season. Valley took home the JP Dell Cup for 2nd Grade
Mostert who will not be returning this season & Sam Bastin
Competition.
who has relocated to Queenstown and starts a new position
as CDO for Otago Country. Special thanks to Ricky Whyte for his dedication and hard
work for ensuring the excellent standard of wickets on
Sam Bastin worked hard to engage our young cricketers Centennial Park block and this season improving the outfield
in the modified short and exciting formats of the game. He to 1st class standard. Ricky received the OCA volunteers’
also worked with schools to help promote Age & Stage awards for his dedication to cricket.
formats and help inspire players and promote cricket as
North Otago’s 1st choice Summer Sport. Sam has left good Cricket in North Otago is only made possible with the
momentum and we are looking forward to a new OCA support of you the players and our financial sponsors who
appointed CDO to take over and continue. allow us to provide inclusive opportunities for everyone.
Francois Mostert was a familiar presence in the Hawke Cup Special thank-you to Oamaru Licensing Trust, Network
Team and highly influential with both bat and ball. He also Waitaki, Breen Construction, Kookaburra and OCA/NZC.
worked alongside Sam to encourage and inspire young
cricketers in school, after school and at festival days. Peter Cameron
Chairman
32 O TAG O C R I C K E T ANNUAL REPORT 2018 - 2019OTAGO COUNTRY CRICKET ASSOCIATION
The past season has been one of game and a T20 fixture around Christmas as a double-
header with the Sparks. It was a real thrill to see local girl
some serious major change for cricket
Eden Carson strutting her stuff for the Sparks and she has a
associations throughout the country bright future for someone so young.
and as usual with change comes good
with …...not so good. As with any association our funders and supporters are very
much appreciated and we would like to thank,
Once the teething period was over Otago Country got Bendigo Sports and Charity Foundation, House of Travel,
on with delivering the targets set out in the new Network Kookaburra, FMG Insurance, White Water Plumbing, Breen
Partnership Agreement and the set KPI’s that came with it. Construction, The Trusts Community Foundation, Pub Charity,
Overall funding would remain similar to previous seasons Geosolve, Central Otago District Council, Otago Cricket, NZ
should we achieve our ‘Risk and Reward’ components, which Cricket and Sport Otago.
we did. The agreement signed was between ourselves,
Otago Cricket and NZC. It was with real sadness were learnt of the passing of
Lance Pearson recently. Lance was a great supporter of
There was also change at the Board table with Fraser Central Otago (Otago Country) Cricket as proprietor of
Wilson stepping down to concentrate on work, Queenstown the former Bendigo Hotel, hosted many teams there and
Club and Hawke Cup team commitments. Liz Perkins an was a superb supporter of the game of cricket and after
Alexandra businesswoman (incidentally a granddaughter leaving Alexandra many years ago was always interested
of Jack Alabaster) and Lauren Shaw a Maniototo farmer in how things were going ‘up our way’. It was also with real
and long-time Maniototo club secretary/treasurer have sadness we also learned of the passing of Clyde stalwart,
been welcomed over the past year. Rhiane Smith has also Ray Goodall.
stepped down from the board after taking the role as
Hawke Cup team coach. Our association is indebted to the work of all our volunteers
whether it be board members, coaches, umpires, scorers,
Willie Miller left to take up a building career after around mums, dads etc. You guys are stars of our game. The
three years with us as Development Officer. Willie was liked support you give your young people is stunning. The travel
by all he had contact with and we wish him all the best required in our association is immense and we seriously
in his new endeavours. As the new role will be full time appreciate all you give. Thumbs up to you, it’s an absolute
and based in Queenstown the summer role which Emma pleasure to represent you all.
Campbell has had for a number of years has been moved
so unfortunately Emma will no longer be employed by us. Malcolm Jones (Jonesy)
She has indicated that she is very keen to be involved in Chairman
our rep program and we are thrilled she is keen to stay
involved. The association although sad to lose these two
individuals, who made significant contributions, is excited to
see what the next period brings.
As mentioned above, we worked hard to achieve the targets
set, we achieved more funding via community funders and
our associations sponsorships rose significantly on the back
of some hard graft from our Admin, Adrian Morgan. Adrian
and Don Jackson have kept a close eye on spending, so
much so that again we will record a small end of year profit.
Our playing numbers took a small jump to 2211 participants
and maintained 17 traditional adult cricket teams across our
association.
Our Hawke Cup team were in with a real shot at a Hawke
Cup Challenge but a horror session in Ashburton let it slide.
My thanks to Fraser Wilson, Jarred Andrew along with Barry
White and Jimmy Pyle for leading the team.
It was a pleasure to host the Otago Volts at Molyneux Park
for their traditional pre-season week(s) then a Plunket Shield
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Holding the Hawke Cup at the beginning of the season inside 30 overs and with seven wickets still in hand. Earlier,
certainly gave a focus to the early rounds of club cricket Matt McCall delivered the damage with the ball for Marist
and the elimination matches. Several players put up their taking four for 19 while spinner Jason Milne also played a
hand and received opportunities in zone matches as the key role taking three for 29. In-form opening batsman James
side looked at preparing as best it could for the defences Ng relished the favourable conditions and was all class in
that lay ahead. scoring 99 not out. Marist celebrates 100 years as a club
this coming Waitangi weekend.
Productive batting sessions were created in zone qualifying
against Mid Canterbury, posting a score of 472 (Amarpreet Kieran Lloyd showed the benefits of the work he has put in
Singh 130, Shaun Fitzgibbon 95), North Otago 482 (Harsh to be named the Southland Club Cricketer of the Year after
Visavadiya 223) and South Canterbury after an average taking out the individual all-rounder and batting awards.
opening showing against Otago Country. This was a
relatively ideal preparation period for the squad. In perfect cricket conditions at Winton the home club Central
Western had teams in both the PGG Wrightson Tier 1 and 2
Zone 4 qualifier, Mid Canterbury were the first challenger competitions. In an excellent game that eventually became
and after having Southland struggle in the early sessions, much closer than earlier envisaged, their senior team took
allowed them to get away and set an imposing target. out Tier 1 over Te Anau. Geoff Macfarlane of Te Anau was
Amarpreet Singh (71) saw the side progress out of a slide the Player of the Year in this grade.
through quick runs but in the end, it was the 10th wicket
partnership of 117 between Jason Domigan and Jason Marist 2nds completed a good season by comfortably
Osborne (86) that enabled Southland to set a respectable winning the Tier 2 part of the Southland-wide competition.
382. In reply, the visitors could only muster 166 with Archie Former Southland Player, James McKee of Riversdale, was
Redfern (73) the main contributor. Spinners, Ben Lockrose awarded the Player of the Year in Tier 2.
(5-55) and Jack Mockford (2-20) were the dominant bowlers.
Batting on, Southland made a further 275 – 5 with James Ng Out thanks to our General Manager, Jason Domigan who
119 and Harsh Visavadiya (60) putting the game out beyond has continued to drive the KPIs and Southland Cricket
Mid Canterbury and it was eventually called off early. in the right direction, keeping the Board well informed
and achieving the best possible outcomes. The working
The second challenge from a young Nelson team didn’t relationship between the SCA and the OCA and NZC is
go quite to plan. After being inserted, Nelson made a a positive one and quite encouraging with its respective
respectable 297 largely through the efforts of opener district and national outlook on the game. Jason was well
Thomas Zohrab who eventually fell for 122 and Greg Hay supported in administration by Peter Downing who kept the
(72). Their second wicket partnership of 134 was an ideal stressful day to day matters flowing.
start for any challenge and contributed largely to the first
innings total. Domigan and Mockford both grabbed four Jason Osborne, himself a vital cog in the Hawke Cup team,
wickets apiece. continued to prepare excellent grass wickets for all cricketers
to have the pleasure of using and received very pleasing
Ng (87) and Singh (78) were the best of the home team’s external reports. It must be noted that the investment in
batsmen in their reply of 261. Falling 36 runs short was drainage at Queens Park is really paying off and working
enough for the Cup to head to Nelson. The experience of brilliantly.
winning and defending has been a good one for the young
Southland players and hopefully they will rally again to give We welcomed Mark Reid as Development Officer this
it a crack this season and continue to test themselves in this season and along with coaches James Bell and Jack Hilton
format at what will be the highest level of cricket most will again kept the game to the fore at the junior level with
play. outstanding numbers still engaged with being introduced to
hard and soft ball versions of this wonderful sport.
Marist prepared for its upcoming centennial celebrations Let us also add in the umpires, scorers and club players
by taking out the silverware in the two senior premier who have made this again, a memorable season.
competitions. They firstly won the popular T20 Friday night
competition and then backed this up with a win over On behalf of the association we would also like to thank
Appleby, who were the round robin winners, in the 50 Over the ILT and ILT Foundation, the MLT, Community Trust South
Competition before a good crowd at Queens Park. and the numerous sponsors who enable us to provide
Southlanders with a quality cricket experience.
Appleby posted 178 for eight batting first before Marist
made light-work of the run chase overhauling the target Gerry Ward
Chairman
34 O TAG O C R I C K E T ANNUAL REPORT 2018 - 2019OTAGO
CRICKET UMPIRES & SCORERS ASSOCIATION
Thank you to all the members who made themselves and this year will be held in Christchurch so members will be
available for umpiring the other games. Numbers standing encouraged to attend.
are still lower than expected which puts pressure on the
selected few. Dunedin numbers remain the same even Another busy time for our “top umpires”: Chris Gaffenay on
with the addition of a new member, Glen Reid, but he has the ICC Elite Panel. Derek Walker for again officiating in the
replaced Liam Pennyquick who has taken up a role with representative programme, Shaun Haig again on the ICC
NZ Police. Again, this past season has been very busy with reserve panel and the NZ Elite panel. Peter Pascoe and
many extra games for both Umpires and Scorers needing Kannan SJ for their continued presence on the NZC Reserve
to be available. There are many opportunities from Club Panel. levels of the game. I would also congratulate the
Knockout, Secondary School, U17, U19, Women’s and Hawke umpires appointed to Hawke Cup elimination games, and
Cup elimination games throughout the region. A comment I the many OCA appointed games.
made last year.
Otago has again been blessed with many excellent Scorers
Being part of these games help you to advance within the who have officiated from International, Domestic, Hawke
association and further your career and can secure your Cup and many tournaments. The calibre of our scorers is
place on the Top 10 list. great to see and Malcolm Jones the scoring Manager is
a terrific example to them all. It is sad to see Kirsty Sands
The Top 10 list was not easy to pick, and the quality of our from Invercargill has moved north, but I am sure she will use
members has ensured that the Otago Association is well her scoring prowess in Canterbury. We wish her all the best
represented on the Higher panels. for the future.
1 = Peter Pascoe I thank the following people for their continued work to
ensure the association stay strong. George Morris for his
= Kannan Jagannathan
work with Examinations and Training, Kannan for his support
3 James Blunt with training, Malcolm Jones for his role as appointments
4 Tanyaradzwa Mungure officer and Regional Scoring manager, Helen Simpson for
5 Neil Louw keeping us in the black, David Moir who keeps us up to
date and informed, Jocelyn Gawn for her enthusiasm for our
6 Ruben Groot
association and the OCA staff who are always helpful.
7 Michael Potter
And finally, a huge thank you to Allan faithful our RTO who
8 Glen Reid is a tireless worker for all of us.
Unfortunately, the opportunity to send an Umpire to the The staff at the OCA for their continued support of the
National Club Championships was taken away from the OCUSA, long may it continue.
association, something that is being looked into.
The NZCUSA Annual Conference held in Masterton, was John Henderson
well attended by Umpires mand Scorers from the region President OCUSA
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