Claire Polosak will become the 87th member of New South Wales Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association to umpire a men’s first-class match when she walks onto the WACA Ground to officiate the round 5 Sheffield Shield fixture between Western Australia and South Australia starting November 15. Claire will be partnered on field by Sam Nogajski, David Gilbert will be the match referee.
Claire joined NSWCUSA in 2005 and was upgraded to principal member in 2021, recognising her outstanding service to the Association and to cricket umpiring in New South Wales. Claire was elevated to the Cricket Australia Supplementary Umpire Panel in 2014-15, remaining a member of this panel today. She is also a member of the International Panel of ICC Development Umpires.
Claire has enjoyed a wonderful umpiring career so far, some of her on field highlights being: