Dermot Payton Trophy

Dermot captained the WCS 1st XI from 1960 to 1962, in his final two years at school, leading his teams through unbeaten seasons with skill and determination. He went on to captain and coach Central Districts, before returning to WCS as 1st XI coach for 15 years, guiding the side to two Gillette Cups and consistent finals appearances. He was one of just 50 Kiwis honoured in 2009 with an ICC Centenary Medal for services to cricket. Known for his straight-talking wisdom, his enduring advice was: “It’s a simple game – do the basics right, enjoy it, and you will do well.”