Thanks must go to Herb Whitlock who took over as Head Umpire just before the 2023 Sixes and has continued in the role as Hagar is still unable to travel following his operation and continuing battles with his health. The panel sees the return of Barry Drake and we welcome Kirsty Blackham to her first Chiang Mai Sixes and we all hope she enjoys the experience/ Gary Johnson. Bazil Roberts and John Thornback have all returned after their first tournaments in 2024.