Press Release from the Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association
The Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (GCUSA) is proud to announce that three of its umpires have successfully completed the West Indies Cricket Umpires Association (WICUA) Level Three Oral and Practical Examination.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in their umpiring careers, qualifying them to officiate at all levels of cricket.
The following individuals have demonstrated exceptional knowledge and skills in the art of umpiring: Chandraban Rajnarine (94%), Dr. Niebert Blair (90.5%) and Ronaldo McGarrell (89.6%)
President of the GCUSA, Ryan Banwarie was thrilled at this fantastic accomplishment.
“Our three members have increased the capacity for cricket officiating in Guyana. Their hard work and passion are an inspiration to us all. Congratulations to Mr. Rajnarine, Dr. Blair and Mr. McGarrell. We can’t wait to see you excel on the field,” Banwarie said.
“We are also ecstatic to see Dr. Blair among our successful umpires. Her achievement is a testament to the growing number of women making significant contributions to cricket officiating.”
With the completion of this rigorous examination, these umpires join the ranks of cricket officials who are capable of making accurate decisions in the face of high-pressure situations.
Their dedication and hard work have paid off, and they are now poised to contribute to the growth and development of cricket in Guyana and the wider Caribbean region.
GCUSA extends its heartfelt congratulations to these outstanding individuals and wishes them all the best in their future umpiring endeavors.
Additionally, we would like to recognise the efforts of Stephon Josiah, who worked hard in putting these training sessions together, and to all those who took part in instructing on this programme.
The Georgetown Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association will continue to promote and develop cricket umpiring and scoring in Guyana.
The association provides training, education, and support to its members, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary skills to officiate at all levels.
