HALL OF FAMER IVY MAHABIR
After my induction to the Cricket Hall of Fame in 2016, I continue my hunger and thirst for knowledge further enjoyment of the game of cricket.
In 2018 I was given the pleasure to play in Garden State Cricket League T20 for Western Stars CC vs Shield CC as the only female in the men competition and got my best bowling spell 4-0-9-3 against men and that’s when I dropped the ball from playing competitive cricket.
In 2017 to 2019 I had the opportunity to umpire in Trinidad which was a great learning experience doing 50 overs games and multi days’ games
During the COVID 19 Pandemic and lockdown we all had the time in the world to be disciplined and productive I chose to widen my knowledge by successfully completing online courses that will assist me with my life journey
I completed level 2 Cricket Coaching with the American Cricket Federation; I also completed CDC HEADS UP from the CDC
On 2/11/2020 I completed CPR/AED/First- Aid from National CPR Foundation.
From the NAYS- National I completed Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training and Bullying Prevention Training
From NFHS LEARNING CENTER I completed Heat Illness Prevention, SPORTSMANSHIP, Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs and Substance, Sports Nutrition, Positive Sport Parenting and The Collapsed Athlete
I also completed DOUBLE GOAL COACH –COACHING FOR WINNING GAMES AND LIFE LESSONS and a Certificate on Covid Safe Sport from Australia Coaching Council.
During the Pandemic I was blessed with my grandson Alyaan Karim from the proud parents Reyaz and Bushra.
In 2021 I Completed Cricket Hall of Fame Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence and Visualization Training Program.
Then went on to completed in 2022 ICC LEVEL 1 COACHING, ICC Pitch Curator Foundation Certificate, level 3 Umpiring with West Indies Cricket Umpires’ Association
In 2021 to 2024 I umpired the USA WOMEN NATIONAL FOR U15, U19 and SENIOR
In 2020 to 2023 I umpired the Men Minor League Competition
In 2022 I was honored to umpired the historic 5 T20 series WEST INDIES U19 WOMEN vs USA U19 WOMEN
In 2023 I successfully complete Coach ED LEVEL 2 and 3 Cricket coaching certificate program
In 2024 I completed ICC Umpire Course Level 1- Tutor and the United States of America Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association TV UMPIRING TRAINING
Presently I am volunteering and working part-Time with North Jersey Youth Cricket Academy and Dream Cricket Drona in New Jersey and I continue to umpire in various leagues and tournament.
I am also a Trustee and an Assessor with USACUA – United States of America Cricket Umpires Association
Where I enjoyed giving back to those who wants to learn this lovely game of cricket and the importance of believing in oneself and mindset is everything in our life journey.
