Queensland Cricket Umpires' and Scorers' Association Inc

17/06/2026

The details of the memorial service for Merv Musch are as follows:

Venue: Logan Village Community Centre - Hall
Date: Jul 03, 2026 @ 1:00pm
Location: Logan Village Community Centre
24-32 Wharf St, Logan Village QLD 4207

Below is the link for the tribute page with full details of the memorial – please RSVP via this page.

Mervyn Trevor Musch’s story starts on April 4, 1948, when he was born in Australia to parents Mervyn Cecil Musch and Olive Mary Musch. When Mervyn was 28, he married his wife, Sherryl Glen Watt. Mervyn became a father to Rohan Garth and Samantha Karley. Mervyn went on to work in various capacities...

19/04/2026

Congratulations to QCUSA umpire Naveen Vinod, who has been appointed to the Male Final of the National Indigenous Cricket Championships being held at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, starting at 2pm. The T20 game is being broadcast on NITV (Channel 34) or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/njZGlLhcLNk

Go well, Naveen!

17/04/2026

13/04/2026

13/04/2026

Congratulations to Ben Farrell, winner of the Bob Spence Medal and Men's First Grade Award for 2025/26.

At our Annual Bob Spence Medal Dinner, on Friday evening, 10th April at Kedron-Wavell, the following winners were announced:

Bob Spence Medal: Ben Farrell
Bob Spence Medal Finalists: Craig Dore, Steve Farley, Ben Farrell, Peter Harris, Damien McAndrew, Michael Mellifont, Paul Russell, Matthew Skinner, Jon Treble, Naveen Vinod

Special Awards:
Col Timmins Award (Progression): Naveen Vinod
Col Hoy Award (New Umpire): George Curtis
Patron’s Award: Paul Russell
Mel Johnson Trophy: Kylie White

Men's Competitions Award Winners:
First Grade: Ben Farrell
Second Grade: Ian Barsby
Third Grade: Elsie Bradford
Fourth Grade: Ram Raghuraman
Fifth Grade: Clint Wilkinson
Sixth Grade: Thomas Andersen

Women's Competitions Award Winners:
First Grade: Tom Logan
Second Grade: Greg Yates

Game Badges:
600 Games: Peter Boland
500 Games: William Ford, Tom Logan, Karen Naylor
400 Games: Mark Davidson
300 Games: Nick Marjason, Regan Neate, Phill Rogerson, Paul Russell, Graham Wiggins
First Grade 450 First Grade Games: Peter Boland
First Grade 150 Two Day Games: Ben Farrell
First Grade 100 Two-Day Games: Tom Logan, Michael Mellifont
Sixth Grade / U18 100 Games: Br Chris Pritchard
Sixth Grade / U18 50 Games: William Ford

01/04/2026

Congratulations to Kylie White, the Queensland Cricket Match Official of the Year for 2025/26.

Congratulations to Kylie White, our Match Official of the Year 👏

18/03/2026

On Saturday night, Sean and his partner Rebekah were involved… Belinda Brackin needs your support for Sean with funeral and living expenses while off work injured

05/03/2026

The Association congratulates Donovan Koch, who is making his Women’s Test Match Umpiring debut this afternoon in the one-off Test between Australia and India at the WACA Ground, Perth.

Donovan's appointment marks the latest milestone in a distinguished journey through both playing and officiating ranks. Donovan joined us in 2012-13 from the UK, having played First-Class cricket and umpired in the Minor and 2nd XI Counties there. In 2013-14, he made his Qld Premier Cricket First-Grade debut and, incredibly, won the award that year for the best umpire in that grade. He was also awarded the Mel Johnson Medal.

Donovan joined the Qld State Panel in 2014-15 and progressed to earn selection to the former CA Development Umpire Panel ahead of the 2016–17 season. In the 2017–18 season, Donovan made his List-A, First-Class and BBL debuts within three months. Since then, he has stood in 45 First-Class matches, including two Sheffield Shield Finals, 28 Domestic List-A matches, including one Domestic One Day Cup Final, and 68 BBL matches, including two BBL Finals. Donovan last month officiated in the Men's ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Donovan made his Women’s T20 International debut in January 2020 during the Tri-Series at Junction Oval and has since officiated in seven WT20Is. He later debuted in Women’s One Day Internationals during Australia’s series against New Zealand at Allan Border Field and has now stood in seven WODIs.

Cricket Australia’s Match Officials Manager, Luke O’Brien, said Donovan’s debut reflects years of dedication and excellence. “Donovan’s debut in Women’s Test Cricket is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of his professionalism, consistency and commitment to the game. He has worked incredibly hard over many years, and this appointment is richly deserved.

Luke O’Brien added that Donovan’s rise highlights the strength of Australia’s umpire development system. “Donovan’s journey through domestic and international cricket shows the strength of our umpire development pathways and the opportunities available to those who dedicate themselves to continuous improvement. We’re thrilled to see him take this next step on the world stage.”

Congratulations, Donovan, on a fine achievement. Go well!

05/02/2026

Congratulations to Donovan Koch on his appointment to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup - India and Sri Lanka 2026.

The tournament runs from 7 February to 8 March 2026, and all the games are being broadcast on Prime Video.

Listed are Donovan's group stage appointments and broadcast times in Brisbane.

Go well Donovan!

21/01/2026

Congratulations to Elsie Bradford, who is making her WNCL debut tomorrow on Allan Border Field, officiating the Queensland Fire vs. ACT Comets match. Elsie's partner for the match is Nathan James.

It has certainly been a memorable time recently for Elsie, having stood last month in the CA Under-19 Female National Championships in Newcastle. This experience not only showcased her skills on a national stage but also provided her with a valuable opportunity to gain knowledge from CA trainers and other umpires.

Go well Elsie!