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Rules and Playing Conditions for League and Cup Games

THESE ARE THE RULES AS THEY STOOD IN 2002

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(Amended for 2002 season after February 2002 AGM - changes points to 2 for win, 1 for tie/no result, instead of 4 points for win, 2 for tie/no result)

  1. The League will comprise of two divisions in which each team will play the others twice. Movement between the divisions on the basis of two up, two down will occur provided the promotion elegible teams wish it.
  2. Current Laws of Cricket will apply
  3. Games shall consist of two teams of eight players playing each other in matches of 16 x 6 ball overs. A maximum of 4 overs per bowler is permitted.
  4. All matches will be played between 6pm and 9pm. Games are to start no later than 6.30pm. No team may commence a game with fewer than 5 players. Any team not ready to commence by 6.30pm forfeits the toss.
  5. Any player who plays for another League side and plays as a "guest" will not be able to bowl and cannot bat higher than No 5.
  6. Each team will provide for each game at least one umpire who is conversant with the Laws of Cricket and the Rules of the League.
  7. Each team will provide a scorer for the match
  8. Any team failing to fulfil a fixture will forfeit the match and 2 points will be awarded to their opponents. Such non-fulfilment will be reported to the League Committee.
  9. All teams are expected to play in white clothing.
  10. The team named first on the fixture list will supply the match ball. Red balls will be provided by the League at the beginning of the season.
  11. If a team withdraws from the League during the season then the results of games played shall be void.
  12. Team captains are responsible for the sporting conduct of their players.
  13. 2 points are awarded for a win: 1 point for a tie or "no result".
  14. The Cup competition shall operate on a simple knockout basis.
  15. A player shall not play for a side in the Cup unless they have previously represented that side in the League during the current season.
  16. The Administration Secretary must be informed of results within 5 days of a game.
  17. All games must be played on the evenings allotted. In the event of factors beyond the control of either team preventing a match from going ahead then it will not be replayed. Each team will be awarded 1 point. Inclement weather shall be at the discretion of both captains (see note a). Rained off Cup matches will be re-arranged.
  18. Any full-toss passing the batsman above his/her waist and any delivery which, after pitching, passes the batsman above his/her sternum (breastbone) shall be called no ball. All captains are asked to make sure that their team is aware of this regulation.

Note a

It is incumbent on all team captains to ensure that they, or a regular member of their team, are contactable on the day of a match. If the two captains do not agree by telephone/email etc. before the start of the match that the weather is sufficiently bad to warrant an abandonment, teams should turn up at the ground ready to play. If one captain wishes the game to be played, it should be played. In the event of a unilateral decision to abandon, the team ready to play is awarded 2 points.

 

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