Bowls club backs LVDCL umpires

Union: Latrobe ValleyDistrict CricketLeague umpires have welcomed apartnership with Traralgon Bowls Club.Welcomingthe announcement is Traralgon Bowls Club chairman GrahamCross and LVDCL umpires directorTheo Poursanidis Photograph Supplied

LATROBE Valley District Cricket League Umpires has welcomed the support of Traralgon Bowls Club.

Traralgon Bowls Clubrecently signedonfor the next three years as major sponsors of LVDCL umpires.

The bowls club will provide merchandise support, and feature prominently on umpire shirts at officiating LVDCL matches.

Umpires have been sporting the new ‘blue’ shirts for anumberofweeks, as they get ready for the finals series, beginning this weekend.

As well as Traralgon Bowls Club, the LVDCL Umpires have received great supportfrom Jim’s Mowing and Energy Australia in recent years.

The support fromtheseorganisations has allowed local cricketers, both players and umpires, the opportunity to continue playing.

LVDCL Umpires are always on the look-out for moreumpires, and forward-planning is in motion for next season.

Just like the players, umpires work as ateam, and are an integral part of the game of cricket. Umpiring would suit recently retired players, or those still looking to stay involved in the sport. Umpires are paid per-match for their services. If you are interested in finding out more, phone LVDCL umpires director Theo Poursanidis on 0418 303 880.