Phillip Gregory Alleyne the founder of the Dominica Cricket Umpires Association and Referees Association died at the age of 92 over the weekend at his home in Newtown.
Alleyne had been ailing for some time now.
In the early days, Alleyne played football in the position of a center forward for Notre Dame which was the leading team in first division football in Dominica. He also played for Thunderstorm and Arsenal. While playing for Notre Dame, he represented Dominica in two matches against the battleships HMS Snipe and HMS Glasgow. He also played club cricket as an all-rounder.
After retiring from actual play, Alleyne headed the Dominica Cricket Umpires Association for many years, until his retirement in 1995.
In football, he played a key role in the formation of the Referees Association and served as its president until his retirement in 1995. Alleyne has also served as an executive of the Dominica Amateur Sports Association (DASA) which was the umbrella body for sports back in the day.
He and Simon Roberts became the first two Dominicans to pass the exams to become first-class umpires in 1972.
He has also served as the Area Vice President of the West Indies Cricket Umpires Association with responsibility for the Windward Islands, an office he held until retirement.
Alleyne managed the Dominica football team –captained by Clem John — in 1965 when they went to St Lucia, and the national cricket team, captained by Augustus Gregoire, in 1969. As a cricket umpire, he officiated in two One Day International matches– WI versus Australia in St Lucia in 1978, and WI versus Australia (non-official series sponsored by Kerry Packer) in Dominica in 1979. He also officiated at 14 Shell Shield matches, standing with top umpires of the day.
In 2010, the Dominica Football Association honoured Alleyne with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the sport.
Me Phillip Alleyne was a giant among men. A humble person who went about life quietly and did an amazing job of living life as an example to those who knew him. Mr. Alleyne came from a generation when decency and honor meant as much as material possession and he was rich in good character. He will surely be missed. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to his family.
A Gentleman who carried the life of the sporting officials of both Football and Cricket, and ensured that only the best was given on the field of play.
May he rest in peace
Very humble man,May your soul rest in peace.Amen
May the good Lord receive him with open arms.
RIP.
A truly remarkable gentleman has passed. His significant contribution to cricket, football and other sports in Dominica should forever be lauded in the sporting world. In addition he was the epitome of a gentleman, always sporting a pleasant demeanor. He was also a committed believer in the Christian faith. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Mr.Alleyne was not only an umpire and referee.He was a FATHER FIGURE to us who played cricket in the 70’s.A very good and respectable man MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE
First time you ever wrote something that made sense on DNO Lin Clown. I even say you have a heart in that one.