Rising through the ranks: Jason Trowill won the Emerging Official of the Year award at the Northern Districts Cricket Awards on Saturday night in Hamilton. Picture supplied
All the long hours and travel has paid off for Jason Trowill.
The Poverty Bay Cricket Association umpires area training officer won Emerging Official of the Year at the Northern Districts Cricket Awards on Saturday night.
The script for Trowill’s award presentation read: “Jason Trowill has been involved in umpiring across Poverty Bay
and this season stepped up to umpire premier club cricket region-wide alongside representative stages and enjoying a call-up to the Development Panel.
“Having completed his Level 4 exam in 2021, Jason’s growth in confidence has enabled a rise up the ranks and this season he officiated in Brian Dunning Cup and Northern Māori fixtures, alongside a season highlight to stand in the pre-season women’s North Island quad tournament in Taupō at which ND hosted Auckland, Central Districts and Wellington.
“Jason encourages and supports the training for other umpires across Poverty Bay and has consistently scored well in local captains’ reports due to consistent and accurate decision-making, alongside his clear, concise communication with players and captains, ensuring matches are well-managed.
“Jason’s hard work and dedication to local club fixtures sees him as a worthy winner of this year’s Emerging Official of the Year.”
Horouta left-arm orthodox spinner and local scorer Clarence Campbell works with Trowill and his fellow premier grade umpire Stewart Patrick every summer.
“Jason gives 100 percent every Saturday and umpires our cricket because no one else will do the job,” said Campbell, a Level 2 umpire and Level 3 scorer.
“He just loves it.”
Patrick, an official noted for his modest demeanour on and off the field, is an excellent foil for the enthusiastic Trowill.
“Jason and I started umpiring at the same time, five years ago, and we stand together for finals and representative games,” Patrick said.
“His passion and energy contribute much to many aspects of Poverty Bay Cricket and hopefully he will advance to higher levels of umpiring roles in New Zealand Cricket.”
