Women’s Community Competition Official Handbook SEASON 2018-19 WCCC Awards Night 2018-19 Friday 12th April, 2019 Function Room, St Kilda

For more information please contact Emily Ryan on [email protected] Women’s Community Cricket Competition Official Handbook Season 2018-2019

1 Club Contacts & Grounds Contents Altona Roosters 7 Women’s 7 WCCC Contacts 3 Bayswater Park 8 Women’s Community Cricket Panel 3 Bentleigh ANA 8 Victorian Women’s Cricket Umpires 3 Box Hill 9 Association Brighton District 9 Pioneer Victorian Women’s Cricket 3 Association Carlton - Brunswick 10 CV Female Youth Premier League 3 Caroline Springs 10 Coburg 11 Junior Programs 3 Craigieburn 11 Message from the CEO 4 East Ringwood / 12 The Spirit of Cricket 5 Edinburgh 12 Square Leg Umpiring 6 Essendon Maribyrnong Park/ 13 Scoring 6 Williamstown Congs Frankston 13 Policies, Procedures & Rules 25 Geelong 14 WCCC Premiers 2017-18 68 Gisborne 14 WCCC Award Winners 2017-18 68 Gruyere Districts 15 U18 Most Valuable Players 2017-18 68 Greenvale 15 Averages 2017-18 69 Hoppers Crossing 16 Player of the Final 2017-18 70 Kingston Heath 16 Player of the Season 2017-18 70 Launching Place United 17 Team of the Season 2017-18 71 17 WBBL03 Fixture 72 Melbourne University 18 Melton Centrals 18 Australian Women’s Schedule 74 Monash University 19 Women’s National Cricket League 74 Fixtures Mt Martha 19 Norwood 20 Parkfield 20 Plenty Valley 21 Ringwood 21 Skye 22 St Anthony’s 22 Tootgarook 23 Tullamarine 23 Upper Ferntree Gully 24

2 Wyclif 24 WCCC Contacts Pioneer Victorian Women’s

CV Women’s Community Competition Cricket Association Inc. Administrator Cath McLeod President Mobile: 0412 352 338 P: 9085 4085

E: [email protected] Gail Schmidt Secretary Mobile: 0438 530 066 Victorian Women’s Cricket Umpires Email: [email protected] Association Advisor

Matt Nimmervoll P: 0409 098 621 Cricket E: [email protected] Female Youth Premier League

The Youth Premier League offers an opportunity to attract young female cricketers, connect them to existing club competitions and challenge their Website development in a representative tournament. wccc.vic.cricket.com.au U14 - December 2, 2018 - January 7-9, 2019 Twitter U17 - December 2, 2018 @cv_wccc - January 7-10, 2019

Any questions regarding female elite junior programs can be directed to your Cricket Women’s Community Manager (CM) Cricket Panel Junior Programs The function and purpose of the Women’s Community Cricket Panel is to represent and Welcoming and engaging junior programs have provide feedback and advice to been identified as a key component of sustainable management in regards to what is in the best and successful clubs and time can greatly interests of the Women’s Community Cricket decrease the burden of finding new players. Competition. The 2018-19 Panel is made up of: Opportunities to develop your future WCCC players include: Gail Schmidt Chairperson Robyn Calder • Woolworths Junior Blasters Lauren Chester • Woolworths Masters Blasters Ellen McGrath • All-girls cricket competitions Clare Warren • Partnerships with nearby clubs For more information on what is available and to plan your junior involvement, please contact your Cricket Manager.

3 Message from the CEO

Dear Players, Welcome to the 2018-19 season of the Women’s Community Cricket Competition (WCCC). We are now entering the 113th year of women’s club cricket and it continues to grow. In good news Box Hill, Brighton District, Coburg, Geelong, and Kingston Heath have all added a second team to the WCCC this year. I’d also like to extend a welcome to our new teams in Ballarat, Caroline Springs, East Ringwood/ Chirnside Park, Greenvale and Wyclif. Our focus is on investing in and developing players, competitions and administrators to ensure the WCCC remains an important component of competitive women’s cricket in our state. It is also an important pathway as part of our future female talent pipeline. We want to grow our state high performance program and ensure our Victorian squad and the and squads have a strong pool of emerging talent to develop and potentially offer contracts to in the future. I’m proud to say that total female participation in cricket increased 31% last season in Victoria which is an excellent result. I congratulate all of you on both your participation and your promotion of our game in your local communities to bring more women and girls to cricket. Cricket ’s Growing Cricket for Girls fund continues to receive significant numbers of applications and it is pleasing to see Victoria has again led the way in the number of applications to develop cricket for women and girls. It’s an exciting time for women’s cricket in Victoria and this national investment again highlights the importance of growing our game at every level. As important members of the Victorian cricket community, I’d also like to extend a warm welcome when you’re next in St Kilda to come and visit our new headquarters. Our team would be more than happy to show you around the new facilities which will have a significant impact on the growth of Victorian cricket in the years ahead. Last, but certainly not least, can I say a huge thank you to all our volunteers on the Women’s Community Cricket panel, led by chairperson Gail Schmidt for their continued dedication and passion for the competition. Good luck to everyone this season.

Andrew Ingleton Chief Executive Officer Cricket Victoria

4 The Spirit of Cricket

Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique • Any other action that they consider to be appeal to the fact that it should be played not only unfair within its Laws but also within the Spirit of the Game. 4. The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for: 1. There are two Laws which place the responsibility for the team’s conduct firmly on • Your opponents the captain. • Your own captain and team • The role of the umpires Responsibility of captains: • The game’s traditional values

The captains are responsible at all times for 5. It is against the Spirit of the Game: ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of the Game as well as within the Laws. • To dispute an ’s decision by word, action or gesture Player’s conduct: • To direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire In the event of a player failing to comply with • To indulge in cheating or any sharp instructions by an umpire, or criticising by practice, for instance: word or action the decisions of an umpire, a) to appeal knowing that the batsman is or showing dissent, or generally behaving in not out a manner which might bring the game into b) to advance towards an umpire in an disrepute, the umpire concerned shall in the aggressive manner when appealing first place report the matter to the other umpire and to the player’s captain, and instruct the 6. Violence latter to take action. There is no place for any act of violence on the 2. Fair and unfair play field of play.

According to the Laws the umpires are the sole 7. Players judges of fair and unfair play. Captains and umpires together set the tone for The umpires may intervene at any time and it the conduct of a cricket match. Every player is is the responsibility of the captain to take action expected to make an important contribution to where required. this.

3. The umpires are authorised to intervene 8. Coaches in cases of: Coaching from the sidelines is not considered to be in the spirit of the game. • Time wasting • Damaging the pitch • Dangerous or unfair • Tampering with the ball

5 Square Leg Umpiring Scoring

There may be occasions where you may be called All teams are to provide a scorer for each match, on to act as a Square Leg Umpire. This position where a scorer isn’t available, it is suggested that is equally as important as the main umpire, and each side provides two players to score the involves a number of duties, which we list below . for your information. Please read carefully: A MyCricket live scoring app is available. For 1. Count the balls bowled in each over and confer updates on this and instructions on how to with partner by way of a pre-arranged signal. download, please refer to MyCricket.

2. Watch for, then call and signal any short runs at your end.

3. Give descriptions on appeals for: (a) Hit wicket (b) Stumped (c) out (at your end)

4. Call the signal No Ball when: the wicketkeeper does not remain wholly behind the wicket until the ball delivered by the bowler touches the bat or person of the striker, or passes the wicket or the striker attempts a run.

5. Check there are no more than two fielders behind the line of the popping on the on-side at the moment of .

6. Be ready to give advice to partner in instances where he/she may have been unsighted.

7. Do not act as a coach whilst Square Leg Umpiring.

Let us all remember that when we are umpiring we are taking on the responsibility for conducting the game in a fair and orderly manner.

If interested in furthering umpiring skills please contact Cricket Victoria

6 Club Contacts & Grounds

Altona Roosters Ballarat Women’s

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website altonaroosters.vic.cricket.com.au ballaratcricket.com

Club Administrator Club Administrator Alan Broadbent Jenna Fowlie M: 0422 318 606 M: 0407 244 467 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Michael Nolton Jeremey Byrne M: 0409 025 261 M: 0407 254 643

Grounds Ground Langshaws Reserve (Turf) Eastern Oval (Turf) Cnr Fifth Avenue & Cresser St, 211 Peel Street North Altona North Ballarat East

J T Gray Reserve SW (Synthetic) White Flat (Turf) Kororoit creek Road, Hickman Street Williamstown Golden Point

7 Bayswater Park Bentleigh ANA

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website bpcc.org.au bentleighana.com/bana/

Club Administrator Club Administrator Sarah Smith Georgina Heenan M: 0421 848 097 M: 0427 579 707 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Kellie Emmett Michael Heenan M: 0417 706 165 M: 0418 510 795

Ground Ground Guy Turner Reserve (Synthetic) King George VI Memorial Reserve (Synthetic) Amber St, Bayswater West Oval 1, East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East Sasses Avenue (Synthetic) Bayswater King George VI Memorial Reserve (Synthetic) East Oval 2, East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East

8 Club Contacts & Grounds

Box Hill Brighton District

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website http://bhcc.com.au revolutionise.com.au/bdcc/

Club Administrator Club Administrator Pennie Harrison Georgie Dwyer M: 0421 567 760 M: 0419 778 794 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Sharon Lynas Georgie Dwyer Mobile 0438 964 251 M: 0419 778 794

Ground Ground Schramms Reserve No1 (Turf) Dendy Park Turf No2 (Turf) JJ Tully Drive, Doncaster Breen Drive, Brighton East

Kalang Park (Synthetic) Dendy Park West Oval, (Synthetic) Harry St, Blackburn Breen Drive, Brighton East

Springfield Park (Turf) Dorking Road, Box Hill Nth

9 Carlton-Brunswick Caroline Springs

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website brunswick.vic.cricket.com.au carolinespringscc.vic.cricket.com.au

Club Administrator Club Administrator Rob Moore Maria Zaksek M: 0403 659 659 M: 0414 576 239 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Rob Moore Carol Blackman M: 0403 659 659 M: 0400 046 354

Ground Ground AG Gillon Oval (Turf) Town Centre Oval 1 (Turf) Pearson Street, Brunswick Town Centre Pavilion, The Crossing Caroline Springs Clifton Park (Synthetic) Victoria Street, Brunswick Town Centre Oval 2 (Turf) Town Centre Pavilion, The Crossing Caroline Springs

10 Club Contacts & Grounds

Coburg Craigieburn

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website coburg.vic.cricket.com.au craigieburncc.com.au

Club Administrator Club Administrator Andrew Hart Litara Va’auli M: 0411 372 782 M: 0405 545 637 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Jacqui Grant Mike Caruana M: 0404 060 790 M: 0405 608 816

Ground Ground (Turf) DS Aitken Reserve (Turf) Harding St , Coburg Craigieburn Road West, Craigieburn

Hallam Reserve (Turf), Victor Foster Reserve (Turf) Boundary Rd, Pascoe Vale Pines Way, Craigieburn

11 East Ringwood Edinburgh / Chirnside Park Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website eastringwoodcc.com edinburghcricketclub.com chirnsideparkcc.vic.cricket.com.au Club Administrator Club Administrator Josh Baker | Brad Malbon Jane Seeber M: 0435 141 526 | M: 0425 664 747 M: 0428 967 260 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Lisa Baker Claire Traill M: 0403 130 017 M: 0481 310 510

Ground Ground East Ringwood Reserve (Synthetic) WT Peterson Oval (Turf) Cnr Mt Dandenong Rd & Dublin Rd Brunswick St, Fitzroy North Ringwood East, Alfred Crescent Oval (Synthetic) Kimberley Reserve (Synthetic) Alfred Crescent, Fitzroy North 33 Kimberley Drive Chirnside Park

12 Club Contacts & Grounds

Essendon Maribyrnong Park Frankston Williamstown Congs Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website emp.org.au frankstonwcc.vic.cricket.com.au williamstowncongcc.com.au Club Administrator Club Administrator Jenny Bates Paula Doe M: 0425 713 414 M: 0433 164 968 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Jenny Bates Paula Doe M: 0425 713 414 M: 0433 164 968

Ground Ground Aberfeldie Park (Turf) East Seaford Reserve (Synthetic) Tilba St, Aberfeldie 18 Brunel Rd (via Austin Rd), Seaford JT Gray Reserve (Turf) JT Gray Reserve NE (Synthetic) Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown

13 Geelong Gisborne

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website geelongcc.com.au gisbornecc.com

Club Administrator Club Administrator Kim Blain James Hynes M: 0418 177 301 M: 0448 884 463 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Helen Jones Ian Broome M: 0433 870 326 M: 0412 933 252

Ground Ground Belmont Common No 1 (Synthetic) Sankey Reserve (Synthetic) Moorabool Street, Belmont 7 Aitken Street, Gisborne

Geelong Cricket Ground (Turf) Gardiner Reserve (Synthetic) West Oval (Turf) Hamilton Street, Gisborne Latrobe Terrace, South Geelong

14 Gruyere Districts Greenvale

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website gruyeredistrictcc.com greenvalekangaroos.com.au

Club Administrator Club Administrator David Peel Ken Hutchinson M: 0409 486 780 M: 0418 582 902 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Charlene Booker Sonja Viehl M: 0409 707 881 M: 0408 018 672

Ground Ground Gruyere Recreational Reserve, (Synthetic) Greenvale Recreation Reserve (Turf) Corner Cahilton and Killara Roads, 195 Section Road, Gruyere Greenvale

15 Club Contacts & Grounds

Hoppers Crossing Kingston Heath

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website hccc.com.au khcc.org.au

Club Administrator Club Administrator Greg Mitchell Clare Warren M: 0421 879 749 M: 0404 207 099 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Michael Gobbe Hannah Bailes M: 0421 873 020 M: 0458 231 295

Ground Ground Hogans Road Reserve No 1(Turf) Southern Rd Reserve, (Synthetic) 54-80 Hogans Rd, Acacia Ave, Mentone Hoppers Crossing Kingston Heath Reserve, (Synthetic) Centre Dandenong Road, Cheltenham

16 Launching Place United Melbourne

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website launchingplacecc.vic.cricket.com.au http://mcc.org.au

Club Administrator Club Administrator Leah Parker Steven McCooke M: 0411 417 253 M: 0400 833 870 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Leah Parker Marcella Torre M: 0411 417 253 M: 0419 272 675

Ground Ground Wickhams Reserve, (Synthetic) South Oval (Turf) 125 Wickhams Rd, Beaumaris Secondary College Launching Place Balcombe Road, Beaumaris

17 Club Contacts & Grounds

Melbourne University Melton Centrals

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website mucc.com.au meltoncentrals.com.au

Club Administrator Club Administrator Jean-Luke Desmarais Chris Hulett M: 0401 469 004 M: 0414 795 859 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Cath Grant Chris Hulett M: 0403 473 859 M: 0414 795 859

Ground Ground University Main Oval (Turf) Blackwood Drive Reserve (Turf) Tin Alley, University of Melbourne Reynolds Place, Melton South

McAlister Oval, (Turf) Blackwood Drive Reserve No2 (Synthetic) 741/759 Park Street, Brunswick Reynolds Place, Melton South

18 Monash University Mt Martha

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website gryphons.org.au mtmarthacc.vic.cricket.com.au

Club Administrator Club Administrator Stephen Pearson Angela Dunn M: 0409 780 769 M: 0417 774 851 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Sukaina Ali Angela Dunn M: 0403 931 836 M: 0417 774 851

Ground Ground Frearson Oval (Synthetic) Ferrero Reserve, (Synthetic) Pavillion Way, Sepplet Ave, Mt. Martha Monash University, Clayton

19 Club Contacts & Grounds

Norwood Parkfield

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website norwood.org.au/wp parkfield.vic.cricket.com.au

Club Administrator Club Administrator Lauren French David Swierzbiolek M: 0432 253 254 M: 0434 199 687 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Rebecca Cutthell David Swierzbiolek M: 0448 745 049 M: 0434 199 687

Ground Ground Mullum Mullum Reserve, (Synthetic) Tatterson Park (Synthetic) Mullum Mullum Road, Lake Edge Drive, Keysborough Ringwood Parkfield Reserve (Synthetic) Dunblane Road, Noble Park

20 Plenty Valley Ringwood

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website pvcc.vic.cricket.com.au www.ringwood.vic.cricket.com.au

Club Administrator Club Administrator Dianne Herman John Cassidy M: 0414 943 000 M: 0425 731 736 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Adam Drinkwell John Cassidy M: 0418 998 233 M: 0425 731 736

Ground Ground A.K. Lines Reserve (Turf) Proclamation Park, (Synthetic) Grimshaw Street, Watsonia Sylvia Grove, Ringwood

Jubilee Park 2 (Turf) Russell Lucas Oval, Ringwood

21 Club Contacts & Grounds

Skye St Anthony’s

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website skye.vic.cricket.com.au stanthonyscc.vic.cricket.com.au

Club Administrator Club Administrator Brendan Daniel Gavin Ollinowski M: 0408 129 811 M: 0488 198 255 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Brendan Daniel Warren Haffernden M: 0408 129 811 M: 0424 140 903

Ground Ground Skye Reserve (Synthetic) Arnolds Creek Recreation Reserve (Synthetic) 555 Ballarto Road, Skye 19 Claret Ash Blvd, Melton West

22 Tootgarook Tullamarine

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website tootgarook.vic.cricket.com.au tullamarine.vic.cricket.com.au

Club Administrator Club Administrator Steve Harnett Vicki Brown M: 0468 967 975 M: 0419 539 533 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Steve Harnett Sonya Skidmore M: 0468 967 975 M: 0411 636 232

Ground Ground Truemans Road Reserve (Synthetic) Leo Dineen Reserve, (Turf) 146A Truemans Road, 52-60 Spring St, Tullamarine Tootgarook Melrose Reserve, (Synthetic) Melrose Dve, Tullamarine

23 Club Contacts & Grounds

Upper Ferntree Gully Wyclif

Email Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website Website uftgcc.com.au www.wyclifcricket.club

Club Administrator Club Administrator Thomas Roleff Darren Fennell M: 0406 680 924 M: 0418 257 610 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Match Morning Contact Match Morning Contact Joanne Van Mourik Christina Griffin M: 0417 559 268 M: 0417 305 996

Ground Ground Kings Park Oval 3 (Synthetic) Highfield Park Lower (Synthetic) Willows Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully Wyclif Drive (off Highfield Rd) Camberwell

Highfield Park Upper (Synthetic) Wyclif Drive (off Highfield Rd) Camberwell

24 Policies, Procedures & Rules - 4.3 Proxy 38 Table of Contents - 4.4 Fine for non-attendance 38 AR 5 - CLUB AFFILIATION AND GRADING 38 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 28 - 5.1 Affiliation 38 CV ANTI DOPING POLICY 28 - 5.2 Fees 38 HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY 28 - 5.3 Criteria for New Clubs and Clubs INJURY POLICY 29 seeking re-admission 38 - Injury where bleeding is involved 29 - 5.4 All Clubs 39 - Injury to batters 29 - 5.5 Grading 39 - Injury to an Umpire 29 AR 6 - PLAYER REGISTRATION 39 - Reduction in overs 29 - 6.1 Playing Members 39 - First Aid Kit 29 - 6.2 Procedure for New Players 39 PRIOR PERMISSION TO USE A RUNNER 29 - 6.3 Penalties for not registering players 39 PREGNANCY IN CRICKET POLICY 29 - 6.4 Clubs teams in CV WCCC AGE POLICY 30 and CV Premier Cricket 39 CV RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS 30 AR 7 - CLEARANCES AND PERMITS 40 HARASSMENT POLICY - 7.1 Inter Association Permits/Clearances 40 PLAYER BEHAVIOUR POLICY 30 - 7.2 Clearance Requirements 40 UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT 31 - 7.3 Deadlines for Clearance Applications 40 ACTION BY UMPIRES 32 - 7.4 Procedure 40 UNIFORM POLICY 34 - 7.5 Clearance not granted by a WCCC Club 40 - Regulation uniform 34 - 7.6 Appeals against CV or WCCP Decisions 40 - Application by a player to vary - 7.7 Player Movements - CV WCCC & CV Premier 41 regulation uniform 34 - 7.8 Eligibility and Permits for Semi-Finals - Variations to Regulation uniform not allowed 34 and Finals 41 - Responsibility of Captain and Umpire 34 - 7.9 Eligibility for First Round after Christmas 41 - Requirement to wear Standard uniform 34 - 7.10 Eligibility for Senior State representatives playing - Players out of Regulation uniform 34 in the WCCC 42 ADVERSE WEATHER POLICY 34 AR 8 - UMPIRES 42 APPEALS PROCEDURE 34 - 8.1 Umpires Advisor 42 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE 34 - 8.2 Appointment of Umpires 42 ADMINISTRATION RULES 36 - 8.3 Umpires fees 42 AR 1 - WCCC CLUB REQUIREMENTS 36 - 8.4 Only one Professional Umpire in attendance 42 - 1.1 Club Representatives 36 - 8.5 No Professional Umpire in Attendance or - 1.2 Club requirements when affiliating umpire incapacitated 42 with the WCCC 36 - 8.6 Match Procedures 42 AR 2 - WOMEN’S COMMUNITY - 8.7 Umpire’s Match Reports 43 CRICKET PANEL (WCCP) 36 - 8.8 Umpires uniform 43 - 2.1 Preamble 37 - 8.9 Team supplying a Square Leg Umpire 43 - 2.2 Composition 37 AR 9 - AVERAGES 43 - 2.3 Nomination for the WCCP 37 - 9.1 Eligibility - Players 43 - 2.4 Roles and Responsibilities 37 - 9.2 Eligibility – Criteria One Day Matches 43 - 2.5 Meetings 37 - 9.3 Eligibility – Criteria T20 Matches 43 AR 3 - WCCC DISCIPLINARY - 9.4 Representative Players 44 AND APPEALS PANELS 37 - 9.5 Amending Eligibility Criteria under Extraordinary - 3.1 Function and purpose 37 Conditions 44 - 3.2 Disciplinary Panel – Composition 37 AR 10 - FINES AND PENALTIES 44 - 3.3 Disciplinary Panel – Selection 38 - 10.1 Fines 44 - 3.4 Appeals Panel – Composition 38 - 10.2 Penalties 45 - 3.5 Appeals Panel – Selection 38 - 10.3 Deadline for Payment and Penalties incurred 45 AR 4 - WCCC MEETINGS 38 AR 11 - CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATION RULES 45 - 4.1 Scheduled Meetings 38 MATCH RULES 45 - 4.2 Special Meetings 38 MR 1 - THE SEASON 45

26 MR 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS 46 - 11.4 Umpires 55 - 2.1 – variations to the (2017 Code) 46 MR 12 - ONE DAY MATCHES 55 - 2.2 Balls 46 - 12.1 Default Hours of Play and Intervals 55 - 2.3 Teams Forfeiting 46 - 12.2 Abandonment of Play 55 - 2.4 Teams withdrawing from the competition 46 - 12.3 Overs Required to be Bowled 55 MR 3 - MATCH FORMAT 47 - 12.4 Duration of the Match 56 MR 4 - MATCH PROVISIONS 47 - 12.5 Innings of Team Batting First 56 - 4.1 Nomination of team 47 - 12.6 Innings of Team Batting Second 56 - 4.2 Request for Substitute players 47 - 12.7 Determination of Result 56 - 4.3 Overs 47 - 12.8 Number of Overs per Bowler 57 - 4.4 No balls 48 - 12.9 No Balls and Wides 58 - 4.5 Requisite Period 48 - 12.10 Allowable Deliveries per over 58 - 4.6 Late Starting 49 - 12.11 Declaration 58 MR 5 - GROUNDS AND PITCHES 49 - 12.12 Voluntary retirement of batter - 5.1 Playing surface 49 (lowest grade only) 58 - 5.2 Grounds 49 - 12.13 Semi Finals 58 - 5.3 Ground preparation – Home team 50 - 12.14 Finals 58 - 5.4 Requirements for Turf pitches 50 MR 13 - TWENTY20 MATCHES 59 - 5.5 Covering of pitches – Turf 50 - 13.1 Hours of Play 59 - 5.6 Boundaries 50 - 13.2 Intervals 59 MR 6 - ADVERSE WEATHER 50 - 13.3 Extra time 59 - 6.1 Heat Conditions 50 - 13.4 The Match 59 - 6.2 Inclement weather – Inspection of ground 50 - 13.5 Bowling Restrictions and Procedures 60 - 6.3 Inclement weather - After Arrival at Ground 51 - 13.6 Fielding restrictions 60 - 6.4 Improvement of Conditions 51 - 13.7 Timed out 61 - 6.5 Adverse weather – Result of match 51 - 13.8 No-balls and Wides 61 MR 7 - UNDER AGE PLAYERS 51 - 13.9 “Free Hit” 61 - 7.1 Age of player 51 - 13.10 Result 61 - 7.2 Helmets - requirements 51 - 13.11 Finals 62 - 7.3 Over restrictions 51 MR 14 - SCORERS AND SCOREBOOKS 62 MR 8 - POINTS AND TEAM AVERAGES 52 - 14.1 Scorebooks 62 - 8.1 Points (One Day Match) 52 - 14.2 Provision of Scorers 62 - 8.2 Points (Twenty20 Match) 52 - 14.3 No-Balls and Wides 62 - 8.3 Points – General Provisions 52 MR 15 - MATCH RESULTS 62 - 8.4 Application and calculation of team average 52 - 15.1 Submission of Match Results - MyCricket 62 - 8.5 Determination of Semi Finalists and Finalists 52 - 15.2 Match result/details in dispute 63 MR 9 - REPRESENTATIVE PLAYER - 15.3 Naming teams for forfeits or multiple byes 63 REPLACEMENT 53 - 15.4 Scorebooks must be signed 63 - 9.1 Definition 53 MR 16 - PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 63 - 9.2 Application 53 MR 17 - CHANGES TO MATCH RULES 63 - 9.3 Lower grades 53 CALCULATOR TABLES - DELAYED STARTS & - 9.4 Clubs with teams competing INTERRUPTIONS TO PLAY 63 in WCCC and CV Premier cricket 53 TABLE 1 - ADJUSTED MINIMUM OVERS MR 10 - MATCH PROTESTS & DISPUTES 53 40 OVER MATCH 64 - 10.1 Powers 53 TABLE 2 - ADJUSTED MINIMUM OVERS - 10.2 Lodgement Requirements 54 36 OVER MATCH 65 - 10.3 Match in dispute - MyCricket 54 TABLE 3 - MAXIMUM OVERS PER BOWLER - 10.4 Appeal against decision 54 40 OVER MATCH 66 - 10.5 Protest upheld 54 TABLE 4 - MAXIMUM OVERS PER BOWLER MR 11 - CODE OF BEHAVIOUR 54 36 OVER MATCH 67 - 11.1 Definition 54 - 11.2 Players and officials 54 - 11.3 Captains 55

27 Glossary of Terms CV Anti Doping Policy CV condemns the use of performance enhancing drugs WCCC Women’s Community Cricket and doping practices in sport. The use of performance enhancing drugs and doping practices is contrary to the Competition ethics of sport and is potentially harmful to the health of WCCP Women’s Community Cricket athletes. Panel The only legitimate use of drugs in sport is under the CV Cricket Victoria supervision of a physician for a clinically justified purpose.

VWCUA Victorian Women’s Cricket CV aims to prevent the use of performance enhancing Umpires Association Inc drugs and doping practices in cricket by: AR Administration Rule • Imposing effective sanctions on persons who MR Match Rule commit doping offences • Educating and informing persons about drugs in sport issues; and • Supporting the drug testing programs and education of ASDA and other drug testing authorities

CV will: • Make this Policy available to members, players, coaches, officials and medical and health practitioners • Develop and implement drug education and information programs for players, coaches, officials and medical and health practitioners • Support the initiatives of to stop doping offences in sport.

Players and other persons may be subject to investigation and disciplined under this Policy.

For more information refer to the Victorian Premier cricket website (under “Rules”) where the complete policy and procedures appear or contact the CV Women’s Premier & Community Club Cricket Officer Health and Safety Policy This Policy covers issues such as • Sunsmart • Healthy Catering • Smokefree • Responsible Alcohol Management • Smartplay (Sports Safety) • Heat/Hot Weather

28 PREAMBLE batter will be recorded in the scorebook as “Retired Hurt” CV WCCC Clubs should aim to create a Healthy and the innings shall end. Environment for its members. INJURY TO AN UMPIRE A welcoming and safe environment contributes to health Where an injury occurs to an Umpire necessitating and meets community expectations. the Umpire leaving the field, a competent person, on agreement between the Captains, shall be nominated A healthy environment is achieved when an organisation to officiate if the Umpire is unable to resume after five is accessible to all community members, values its minutes. volunteers and participants, provides smoke-free areas, adopts sun-protection measures, provides healthy food REDUCTION IN OVERS choices and ensures responsible alcohol management There shall be no reduction in the number of overs to be practices are in place when conducting events or activities. bowled or requisite period when time is lost due to injury.

By developing a Health and Safety Policy Clubs show FIRST AID KIT current and potential members it has their best interests • ALL home teams shall have a First Aid Kit available at in mind which can in turn contribute to recruiting and the ground for the use of both competing teams and retaining members. umpires. • In Semi Final and Finals both competing teams must VicSport has some very useful information on different provide First Aid Kits policies and VicHealth has produced “A basic guide to creating healthy environments” The suggested contents of a First Aid Kit: brochure to assist Clubs Bandages, Cotton Wool, Gauze, Adhesive plaster, Band Aids, Closures, Scissors, Tweezers, Antiseptic, Disposable gloves, Ice Injury Policy Pack (s), Disposable Plastic bags INJURY WHERE BLEEDING IS INVOLVED Where a player or Umpire, during the course of a match, Prior Permission to use a suffers an injury which causes bleeding: runner • That person shall immediately retire from the match until such First Aid has been administered to prevent i. A player who has a permanent injury or disability who further bleeding. requires the use of a runner to continue to participate • The injured person shall not resume her/his part in in WCCC matches may seek permission by applying the match until either the bleeding has stopped or the to the WCC Administrator. To be considered the wound is securely covered to prevent blood seepage. application must: • Cover the coming season or the season in progress INJURY TO BATTERS • Be accompanied by a certificate from a registered A. Batter unable to return medical practitioner which is descriptive in detailing A batter who is injured and has temporarily retired under the capacity in which the player may compete. Laws of Cricket – Law 25.4.2 , and who is unable to ii. If approved the application will stand for the coming return after the fall of the ninth wicket, shall be deemed season or season in progress only, and must be “Retired hurt” and the innings of the batting team shall be renewed each subsequent season unless otherwise deemed closed. advised by the WCC Administrator. iii. Once approved by the WCC Administrator the permit B. Injury to batter involved in tenth wicket will be indicated on the WCCC website. partnership Where an injury occurs to a batter involved in the tenth Pregnancy in Cricket Policy wicket partnership, a maximum of five minutes will be allowed in order for the batter to obtain treatment. Players should consider continued participation in cricket If the batter is unable to resume after five minutes the during pregnancy poses theoretical risks to them and their unborn child

29 It is recommended pregnant Players seek advice from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner as to: CV Racial and Religious Harassment Policy • the risks involved in participating in cricket while Cricket Victoria is strongly committed to ensuring all pregnant Club players, officials and members, umpires and other • is it safe to continue participating in cricket while representatives are able to participate in cricket in an pregnant and, if so, for how long participation should environment free of racial and religious harassment. continue. Racial or Religious harassment at any level of our cricket, Further, it is recommended Players notify their club of both on and off the field of play, will not be tolerated their pregnancy. under any circumstances. Club officials and members have a responsibility to create and maintain a playing A checklist for this policy is available from CV for clubs. environment in which participants feel comfortable and where people respect and tolerate the rights, views and Age Policy opinions of others. The WCCC is an inclusive competition and does not For more information refer to the Victorian Premier cricket discriminate on age or ability. With an increase in girls website (under “Rules”) where the complete policy and playing cricket over recent years a pathway has been procedures appear or contact the WCC Administrator. created for females, and it is important to not risk turning players away from the game. Young players can be scared or discouraged if they play at too high a level, Player Behaviour Policy whilst on the flip side more experienced players who Traditionally, cricket has aimed to maintain the highest want to play in a competitive environment should be able levels of player conduct and sportsmanship. While always to do so. a very competitive game, the continued strength of the sport has relied upon the acceptance of the umpire’s With the availability of all-girl cricket competitions and decision and the preparedness to play within the spirit of other cricket formats for females, the WCCP provides the the game. following guidance on age requirements: The areas of major concern which are unacceptable to Clubs are to use common sense when determining Cricket Victoria are: whether a player should take part in a WCCC match. • The use of offensive language, generally as a If the player is under 15 years of age and has access to disparaging remark to an opposing player or towards an all-girl competition, we recommend they only play in an umpire, or as an expression of frustration or self- the WCCC if they have represented their region in CV admonishment. This includes racial or religious Youth Premier League (YPL) (formerly known as State vilification, which is any act that is reasonably likely Championships), or their standard is at least equal to one to threaten, disparage, vilify, offend, insult, humiliate adult team member. or intimidate another person or group based on race, religion, descent, colour or national or ethnic origin. The WCCC encourages mothers and daughters to play • The questioning/disputing of the umpire’s decision, together in our competition, but if the daughter is under often in an aggressive or sarcastic manner. This applies 15 and does not meet the standards discussed above, equally to dismissals and unsuccessful appeals as to they can only take part in lower grade WCCC matches. the judgment of calls on no-balls, wides, byes, etc. • The excessive number of frivolous and ridiculous An alternative option that clubs could suggest to potential appeals, primarily aimed at pressuring and players who may not be suitable to play in the WCCC intimidating the umpire into a favourable decision. is CV Social Sixes (socialsixes.com.au) - a female only • The actions of the dismissed batsman in failing to program which combines social cricket with fitness. leave the crease promptly on being given out, and equipment abuse (e.g. banging the bat into the ground or against the fence, or throwing the bat, gloves or equipment during or after his return to the pavilion).

30 • Send offs to a dismissed batsman by the bowler or a – an obvious delay in resuming play or leaving the member of the fielding side. This can often inflame wicket the situation and lead to a more serious altercation. – shaking the head Whether or not such behaviour is evident in – pointing or looking at the bat or body when given international or interstate cricket, or whether the out language used is considered socially acceptable, is of – snatching cap from the umpire little concern. The primary consideration is that cricket – indicating a referral to a ‘TV umpire’ by word or is played within the spirit and traditions of the game. gesture There are two processes for reporting unsatisfactory – arguing or entering into a discussion with the behaviour: umpire about the decision. • Serious breaches (Level 1): where the umpires speak • It is not a defence to show that the umpire made an to a player regarding his behaviour but do not incorrect decision. believe a report is necessary, the incident will be noted • Using language that, in the circumstances, is obscene, on the umpires’ match report and the player offensive or insulting, making an obscene gesture will receive a caution. If a player receives three such (includes audible or repetitious swearing, and obscene cautions in a season, they will be reported to the gestures which are not directed at another person, WCC Administrator. such as swearing in frustration at one’s own poor play • Serious breaches of misbehaviour (Levels 2, 3, 4) will or fortune. This offence is not intended to penalise see the player immediately reported by the umpires. trivial behaviour. When assessing the seriousness of If a player is found guilty of an act of misconduct, they the breach, the umpire shall take into account the will be liable for suspension as determined by a context of the particular situation and whether the WCCP tribunal. words or gesture are likely to be regarded as obscene, give offence, or insult another person) • Appealing excessively: advancing towards an umpire Unacceptable conduct in an aggressive manner when appealing (including The umpires shall take action with respect to any repeated appealing or celebrating or assuming a unacceptable conduct. There are four levels of offences. dismissal before the decision has been given. It is not If either umpire considers that the conduct of a player at intended to prevent loud or enthusiastic appealing). any time during the match is unacceptable, the umpire • Pointing or gesturing by a bowler or fielder to the concerned shall call and signal ‘’. This call should batter upon dismissal. be delayed until the umpire is satisfied that it will not • Any other misconduct, the nature of which is, in disadvantage the non-offending side. the opinion of the umpires, equivalent to a Level 1 offence. The umpire concerned shall report the matter to the other umpire and together they shall decide whether LEVEL 2 misconduct has occurred. If so, they shall determine into Any of the following actions by a player is a Level 2 which of the levels the conduct falls, as set out in below, offence: and apply the appropriate reporting procedures. • Showing serious dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action. Dissent, including those listed as a LEVEL 1 level 1 offence, are classified as serious when the Any of the following actions by a player is a Level 1 conduct contains an element of anger or abuse that is offence: directed at the umpire of umpire’s decision, or where • Wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, there is excessive delay in resuming play or leaving equipment or implements used in the match. This the wicket or where there is persistent reference to includes any action outside the course of normal the incident over time. It is not a defence to show that cricket actions, such as hitting or kicking the wickets, the umpire made an incorrect decision. and any action that intentionally or negligently results • Making inappropriate and deliberate physical contact in damage to boundary fences, dressing room doors, with another player. Cricket is a non-contact sport, mirrors, windows and other fixtures and fittings. and inappropriate physical contact of a serious nature • Showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or will not be tolerated. Without limitation, players will action. This includes: breach this regulation if they deliberately walk or – excessive, obvious or inappropriate disappointment run into or shoulder another player. Accidental or with an umpire’s decision

31 genuinely unavoidable physical contact that occurs between players in the course of play. Rather than during the course of play shall not be considered an seeking to eliminate these exchanges entirely, offence under this level. umpires will report conduct that falls below an • Throwing the ball or any other item of cricket acceptable standard. This offence is not intended equipment at a player, umpire or another person in to penalise trivial behaviour. When assessing the an inappropriate and dangerous manner. This offence seriousness of the breach, the umpire will take does not prohibit a fielder or bowler from returning into account the context of the particular situation the ball to the stumps in the normal fashion. and whether the words or gesture are likely to be • Using language or gesturing to another player, regarded as obscene, give offence, or insult another umpire, team official or spectator that, in the person. circumstances, is obscene or of a serious insulting • Where the facts of the alleged incident are not nature (It is acknowledged that there will be verbal adequately or clearly covered by any of the above exchanges between players in the course of play. offences, conduct at any time that is contrary to the Rather than seeking to eliminate these exchanges spirit of the game, unbecoming of a representative entirely, umpires will report conduct that falls below or official, could be harmful to the interests of cricket, an acceptable standard. This offence is not intended or does or could bring the game of cricket into to penalise trivial behaviour. When assessing the disrepute. (This is intended to be a catch-all provision seriousness of the breach, the umpire shall take to cover all types of misconduct of a serious nature into account the context of the particular situation that is not (and because of its nature, cannot be) and whether the words or gesture are likely to be adequately covered by the specific offences set out regarded as obscene, give offence, or insult another elsewhere in this Code of Conduct.) person. • Or any other misconduct, the nature of which is, in the opinion of the umpires, equivalent to a Level 2 Action by umpires offence. LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3 If a Level 1 offence is committed, the umpires shall Any of the following actions by a player is a Level 3 together inform the offending player’s captain that an offence: offence at this Level has occurred and that the offending • Intimidation or attempted intimidation an umpire by player’s behaviour will be mentioned on their umpires language, behaviour or gesture. report. • Threatening to assault a player or any other person except an umpire. LEVEL 2 • Using language or gestures that offend, insult, If such an offence is committed, the umpires together humiliate, intimidate, threaten, disparage or vilify shall inform the offending player’s captain that an offence another person on the basis of that person’s race, at this Level has occurred and that the offending player religion, gender, colour, descent, sexuality or national will be reported to the WCC Administrator. or ethnic origin. LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 If a Level 3 offence is committed, the following action will Any of the following actions by a player is a Level 4 be taken: offence: • Threatening to assault an umpire. The umpire shall call Time, if necessary. • Making inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with an umpire. The umpires together will inform the offending player’s • Physically assaulting a player or any other person. captain that a Level 3 offence has occurred, and that • Committing any other act of violence. the offending player will be reported to the WCC • Using language or gesture to another player, umpire, Administrator. team official or spectator that, in the circumstances, is obscene or of a serious insulting nature. It is The umpires will direct the captain to remove the acknowledged that there will be verbal exchanges offending player immediately from the field of play, as follows:

32 • In a match where the innings are not limited to a The umpires shall instruct the captain to remove the number of overs, the player shall be suspended from offending player immediately from the field of play for the the field of play for 10 overs. remainder of the match, and shall apply the following: • In a match where the innings are limited to a number • If the offending player is a fielder, no substitute shall of overs, the player shall be suspended for one fifth be allowed for him/her. They are to be recorded of the number of overs allocated to the current as Retired – Out at the commencement of any innings at its commencement. If, in calculating the subsequent innings in which their team is the batting length of the suspension, a part-over results, it shall be side. considered to be whole over. Any deliveries remaining • If a bowler is suspended mid-over, that over must be in the over in progress at the time of suspension shall completed by a player who did not bowl the previous not count towards the overs for which the player is over, and who may not bowl the next over. suspended. • If the offending player is a batsman and has not been • If the offending player is a fielder, no substitute shall dismissed, they are to be recorded as Retired – Out be allowed for them. The offending player may in the current innings and in any subsequent innings return to the field of play after serving the period of in which their team is the batting side. If no further suspension, and may bowl immediately. batsman is available to bat, the innings is completed. • If a bowler is suspended mid-over, that over must be completed by another, who shall not have bowled the The recruitment and retention of umpires has become previous over nor shall he/she bowl the next over. increasingly difficult and it is certainly not being made • If the offending player is a not out batsman, they will any easier by the regularly unacceptable levels of player be replaced by another member of his/her team. conduct. Few people are willing to continually subject The offending player may return to bat after having themselves to the childish behaviour and offensive served the suspension, but only at the fall of a wicket. language which is too frequently prevalent on and If no batsman is available to bat during a batsman’s beyond the cricket field. suspension, the innings is completed. If the offending player does not continue their innings for whatever All players can play a role in raising the general standard reason, they are to be recorded as Retired – Not Out. of umpiring and the level of experience within the WCCC • If the offending player is a dismissed member umpiring panel by lifting their personal level of behaviour of the batting side, the period of suspension will and allowing the umpires to concentrate on those aspects not commence until the start of the next innings. of the game for which they are most responsible. Furthermore, in these circumstances, the offending Umpires have been instructed to take a firm stance on player may not act as a runner during the innings player misconduct, especially offensive language and when he/she was suspended. disputing decisions. • Any overs remaining to be served from a suspension shall be carried forward to the next and subsequent ALL PLAYERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE innings of the match. A part over at the end of the STANDARDS EXPECTED BY CRICKET VICTORIA. ANY innings shall not count towards the overs for which PLAYER CALLED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE TRIBUNAL the player is suspended. CAN EXPECT LITTLE SYMPATHY AND, IF FOUND GUILTY, A PERIOD OF SUSPENSION.

LEVEL 4 It is the responsibility of everyone involved with the If a Level 4 offence is committed, the following shall be WCCC — club officials, team captains and especially implemented. the players — to ensure that the levels of conduct and sportsmanship traditionally inherent in the game are The umpire shall call Time, if necessary.

The umpires together shall inform the offending player’s captain that an offence at this Level has occurred and that the offending player will be reported to the WCC Administrator.

33 maintained. An appeal against a decision of the WCCP or CV must be lodged with the WCC Administrator within 7 days of receiving advice of that decision. The CV Women’s Uniform Policy Premier & Community Cricket Officer will convene a REGULATION UNIFORM WCCC Appeals Panel to deal with the appeal (Refer AR • Clean shoes or boots which may carry the 3.4 & 3.5) manufacturers coloured stripes logo • Cricket pants/trousers (not shorts) Duties • Club Shirt The WCCC Appeals Panel will deal with Appeals: • Pullover • Against a decision of the WCCP in regard to • Hat or cap clearances and permits. • Against decisions of the WCCP or WCCC APPLICATION BY A PLAYER TO VARY Administrator in regard to match protests. REGULATION UNIFORM • From affiliated clubs regarding the imposition of Fines and Penalties as outlined by the Administration Rules. An application, stating grounds to vary the standard • Against decisions of the WCCP Disciplinary Panel in uniform, must be made to the WCC Administrator. Once regard to any disciplinary decisions arising out of, or in granted by the WCC Administrator, approval will stand connection with, matches. throughout the player’s playing career WCCC Appeals Panel meetings • WCC Administrator is to invite all parties involved and VARIATIONS TO REGULATION convene a meeting (if at all possible) within 10 days of UNIFORM NOT ALLOWED receiving the appeal. Coloured hats, State or Australian caps or caps not • Minutes are to be kept by the WCC Administrator on associated with the playing Club, must not be worn all appeal proceedings. • Any person using insulting language or displaying RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPTAIN AND UMPIRE contemptuous behaviour either prior to, during or after It is the responsibility of Captains to ensure their players an appeal hearing shall be reported to the WCCP are in correct uniform. Umpires are instructed to record • No Legal Representation will be permitted at meetings any player not in regulation uniform on any day of cricket of the WCCC Appeals Panel Decision REQUIREMENT TO WEAR STANDARD UNIFORM • The elected Appeals Panel Chairperson is to advise the Players who have not been registered with the WCCC WCC Administrator of the decision within five (5) days within the previous two years have until their third match of hearing the appeal. The WCC Administrator will to be in regulation uniform advise all parties and the WCCP of the decision. • The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be final PLAYERS OUT OF REGULATION UNIFORM Clubs will be fined ten dollars ($10.00) per player not in regulation uniform except as defined above. Players who Disciplinary Procedure deliberately play with tuck up shirt sleeves are considered Lodging a complaint incorrectly dressed and are subject to a fine of ten dollars All complaints shall be referred to the WCCC Disciplinary ($10). Panel within 7 days from the date of the report for action at the request of: Adverse Weather Policy • the WCCP • WCC Administrator Where lightning strikes occur in the vicinity of the ground, • the Umpires players shall leave the field and seek shelter until there • the Appeals Panel has been a gap of at least 15 minutes since the last lightning strike. The WCC Administrator will convene a WCCC Appeals Procedure Disciplinary Panel to deal with the complaint (Refer AR 3.2 & 3.3) Lodging an appeal against a WCCP or CV decision Referrals • A verbal notification of a referral is to be lodged with the WCC Administrator by telephone within before 34 10.00 am on the Tuesday following the incident/ a report or a complaint being received by the WCCC complaint. Administrator. • Referrals shall then be in writing to the WCC • The WCC Administrator shall notify all persons directly Administrator within 5 days of the report and shall concerned and request their attendance and invite include adequate details and contact addresses and them to bring any evidence or witness which may phone numbers if available. assist the Disciplinary hearing. Notice by registered mail, email, or delivered by hand will be considered Reports by umpires resulting from complaints sufficient notice arising from matches • Any person correctly notified that fails to attend a In the case of complaints arising from matches, persons meeting of the WCCC Disciplinary Panel without shall be considered under the jurisdiction of CV and the reasonable cause, cannot participate in any WCCC WCCP from the time of arrival at a playing venue until sanctioned match until the case is heard. the time of leaving the venue • If during a WCCC Disciplinary Panel meeting a complaint arises which was not listed on the initial Reported Player May Elect to Forego Hearing and referral, the WCCC Disciplinary Panel has the power Accept Suspension to investigate that complaint/s and take any action A player against whom a charge has been brought may deemed appropriate. elect to have the charge determined without a hearing by • No legal representation will be permitted at meetings the WCCP Disciplinary Panel and to accept a penalty of of the WCCC Disciplinary Panel suspension from playing in one WCCC match. • Under special circumstances, defendants may be allowed representation at the WCCC Disciplinary Election Procedure Panel’s discretion. Any request for representation An election to accept a penalty of suspension from must be made in writing prior to the relevant playing in one WCCC match shall be lodged in writing WCCC Disciplinary Panel meeting and if the request with the WCC Administrator not later than 12.00 pm is granted, that any other parties involved in the on the day after the WCC Administrator has notified the incident be advised and offered the opportunity to be reported person or the Club of the reported person that a represented also. charge has been laid. • All WCCC Disciplinary Panel meetings shall be held with only witnesses and nominated representatives Umpires or WCCC Disciplinary Panel being able to attend. May Disallow Election Process If any or all of the reporting Umpires or WCCC • The evidence of the person making the complaint, the Disciplinary Panel considers that the circumstances of person against whom the complaint has been made, the caution warrant a hearing of the charge the WCC and other witnesses, shall be given in the presence Administrator shall disallow the election. of the person making the complaint and the person against whom the complaint has been made and shall Hearing of the Charge if Election Disallowed be subject to cross-examination by the person making or if Election Not Lodged in Time the complaint and the person against whom the If the notice of election is not lodged in the time frame complaint has been made and the WCCC Disciplinary stipulated the WCCC Disciplinary Panel shall hear and Panel determine the charge. • The WCCC Disciplinary Panel has the power to request all forms, Score Books, team lists or any other Hearing of the Charge if Election Disallowed o thing they deem necessary to assist. r if Election Not Lodged in Time • The Chairperson shall have a casting vote as well as a If the notice of election is not lodged in the time frame deliberate vote where necessary stipulated the WCCC Disciplinary Panel shall hear and • Any person using insulting language or displaying determine the charge. contemptuous behaviour either prior to, during or after a WCCC Disciplinary Panel hearing, or who gives WCCC Disciplinary Panel meetings false or misleading evidence may be dealt with by a • The WCCC Disciplinary Panel shall conduct a hearing subsequent WCCC Disciplinary Panel hearing (wherever possible) within 14 days from the time of • Any person who attempts to influence any member

35 of the Disciplinary Committee may be dealt with by a subsequent WCCC Disciplinary Panel hearing. Administration Rules

Decision AR 1 – WCCC Club • Where possible decisions shall be given at the conclusion of the hearing or by phone the following Requirements day and then forwarded in writing to the WCC This Rule contains the following sections: Administrator within 7 days of the hearing 1.1 Club Representatives • The WCCC Disciplinary Panel may by resolution: 1.2 Club requirements when affiliating • Expel an Affiliated Club, player or club official from with the WCCC the WCCC • Suspend an Affiliated Club or player or club official 1.1 CLUB REPRESENTATIVES from membership of the WCCC for a specified period All affiliated WCCC Clubs must nominate the following or specific number of matches, and may in consider representatives: in that suspension, in addition to home and away • A member of their Club’s Executive committee as Club matches and finals. representative, who will be familiar with the WCCC • Fine an Affiliated Club, or player, or club official Policies, Procedures and Rules, and if requested will sit • As soon as practicable, the WCC Administrator shall on the Disciplinary or Appeals Panel (refer to AR 3) notify in writing the Affiliated Club or player or club • A responsible Club representative to attend the WCCC official and the body who referred the complaint – meetings. • setting out the decision of the WCCC Disciplinary Note: The same person may fulfil both of these roles and Panel and the grounds on which it is based may elect to be nominated to the WCCP if they fulfil the • Notice by registered mail, email, or delivered by hand required criteria (refer AR 2.3b.) will be considered sufficient notice • The resolution takes effect immediately in the case of 1.2 CLUB REQUIREMENTS WHEN an expulsion or fine, and from the persons next match AFFILIATING WITH THE WCCC in the case of a suspension Clubs are responsible for: • Where the Affiliated Club or player exercises a right to (i) the compliance of their members with the WCCC appeal the decision of the WCCC Disciplinary Panel Policies, Procedures and Rules. within seven days of being advised, the resolution (ii) the behaviour of their players, coaches and spectators. does not take effect unless the decision of the WCCC (iii) the condition of their playing fields and equipment Disciplinary Panel is confirmed by the WCCC Appeals Panel.

Appealing the WCCC Disciplinary Panel decision AR 2 – Women’s Community • There shall be no appeal against the decision of the WCCC Disciplinary Panel unless the appellant can Cricket Panel (WCCP) show there is additional evidence that was normally not This Rule contains the following sections: available at the time of the initial hearing. 2.1 Preamble • This appeal must be lodged with the WCCC 2.2 Composition Administrator within seven days of being advised 2.3 Nomination for the WCCP of the WCCC Disciplinary Panel’s decision. If the 2.4 Roles and Responsibilities Chairperson of the WCCC Disciplinary Panel is 2.5 Meetings satisfied of the nature of the additional evidence, they shall decide when and where the WCCC Disciplinary Panel’s shall reconvene to hear that appeal.

36 2.1 PREAMBLE 2.5 MEETINGS The function and purpose of the WCCP is: (a) Procedure • to represent and provide feedback and advice to WCC The WCCP shall meet as often as is deemed necessary, Administrator in regard to what is in the best interest but at least 4 times per year, and always prior to any of the WCCC general meetings of the WCCC. WCCP and WCC • to be a representative for the WCCC, not their Administrator may lay down its own rules of procedure individual club. which it may vary as it sees fit. The WCCP shall not be Note: The WCCP is supported by the WCC subject to requirements of legal formality. Administrator. (b) Quorum 2.2 COMPOSITION Three voting members of the WCCP shall form a quorum • WCC Administrator (non-voting). at any meeting of the WCCP. • 5 x representatives elected by WCCC Clubs. • The elected representatives shall appoint a Chairperson from their number for the ensuing season AR 3 – WCCC Disciplinary Note: If positions on the WCCP are not filled, and Appeals Panels such positions will be filled by CV Management or Administration staff. This Rule contains the following sections: 3.1 Function and purpose 2.3 NOMINATION FOR THE WCCP 3.2 Disciplinary Panel – Composition (a) Nominees 3.3 Disciplinary Panel – Selection • Any registered member of a WCCC Club or 3.4 Appeals Panel – Composition interested individual who fulfils the nomination 3.5 Appeals Panel – Selection criteria may nominate for a position on the WCCP. • All positions (other than WCC Administrator) are 3.1 FUNCTION AND PURPOSE elected by ballot on a date nominated prior to July WCCC to deal with any charge relating 1 of each year. Disciplinary to breaches of Match Rule and (b) Criteria for nominees Panel breaches of the Code of Behaviour • A WCCP Representative nominee must be over (MR 11) brought against any 18 years of age and be a resident of Victoria. WCCC Club or any WCCC Club official, member, employee 2.4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or player following the WCCC The WCCP shall represent and provide feedback and Disciplinary Procedure advice to WCC Administrator in regards to what is in the best interest of the WCCC on such matters as, but not WCCC to deal with any appeal against limited to: Appeals Panel the rulings of the WCCP, WCCC • Grading of teams. Disciplinary Panel, or CV following • Match formats the WCCC Appeals Procedure • Match protests • Rule changes 3.2 DISCIPLINARY PANEL – COMPOSITION • Use of venues Five (5) voting members drawn from: • Special requests from clubs i.e. permission to bat with • The Club representatives (refer AR 1.1) a runner, permits, etc • May also include a representative(s) of the VWCUA • Clearance disputes As well as • Affiliation fees • WCC Administrator (acting as a guide only, non- voting). • The panel shall appoint a Chairperson from their number for each sitting

37 3.3 DISCIPLINARY PANEL – SELECTION • The WCC Administrator shall select the clubs and/or 4.2 SPECIAL MEETINGS VWCUA representative for each Disciplinary hearing Special meetings may be called at any other time at the on a case-by-case basis. request of the WCCP or WCC Administrator • Where possible, given the criteria of this rule, the Disciplinary Panel shall be selected on a rotation basis. 4.3 PROXY • The Club representatives cannot be a member of the If the nominated Club Representative (refer AR 1) same Club as the player, member, or person involved cannot attend a WCCC Meeting she/he may appoint a in the complaint proxy. Each proxy must advise the WCC Administrator • Each club selected can only refuse to provide a person before the start of the meeting of her/his proxy status. in exceptional circumstances as agreed to by the WCC The Proxy must be from the WCCC club they are Administrator. representing.

3.4 APPEALS PANEL – COMPOSITION 4.4 FINE FOR NON-ATTENDANCE Five (5) voting members drawn from: Any affiliated club not represented by a Club • The Club representatives (refer AR 1.1). representative or proxy at any WCCC meeting shall be • May also include a representative(s) of the VWCUA fined fifty dollars ($50.00) As well as • WCC Administrator (acting as a guide only, non- voting). AR 5 – Club Affiliation • The panel shall appoint a Chairperson from their and Grading number for each sitting This Rule contains the following sections: 3.5 APPEALS PANEL – SELECTION 5.1 Affiliation • The WCC Administrator shall select the clubs and/or 5.2 Fees VWCUA representative for each Appeal on a case-by- 5.3 Criteria for New Clubs and Clubs case basis. seeking re-admission • The Club representatives cannot play in the same 5.4 All Clubs grade as the Club in which the player, member, or 5.5 Grading person lodging the Appeal participates in. • Each club selected can only refuse to provide a person 5.1 AFFILIATION in exceptional circumstances as agreed to by the WCC • By the 31st of July each year each Club wishing to be Administrator. affiliated with the CV WCCC for the coming season, must complete an online affiliation form and pay the Affiliation fee for the coming season AR 4 – WCCC Meetings • New Clubs admitted to the WCCC after 31st of July This Rule contains the following sections: must pay their Affiliation fee immediately upon being 4.1 Scheduled Meetings accepted by CV. 4.2 Special Meetings • No Club or team will be admitted to the WCCC after 4.3 Proxy the 31st August unless they can be allocated to a 4.4 Fine for non-attendance grade without requiring a redraw of that grade.

4.1 SCHEDULED MEETINGS 5.2 FEES WCCC Meetings shall be held in May and September The WCCP will annually review and nominate the amount as required. Clubs will be given 14 days notice of a to be paid as the Affiliation Fees in consultation with WCC scheduled meeting. Administrator. 5.3 CRITERIA FOR NEW CLUBS AND CLUBS SEEKING RE-ADMISSION Applications for admission by a new Club, or teams who were not affiliated with the WCCC in the previous season must meet the following criteria:

38 • Submission of an online Application for Membership 6.1 PLAYING MEMBERS form containing names and addresses of fourteen All Players in every match must be: (14) players. No more than four (4) of these players (a) Registered with the WCCC as described in sections may be from any one Club presently affiliated with (b, c, d) below the WCCC without consultation and approval of the (b) All players must be registered via MyCricket no WCCP later than midday Monday following the first match • Attendance at a meeting, if requested by either the in which they participate in. MyCricket registrations WCCP or WCC Administrator, of no less than ten (10) (roles) must be reconfirmed as notified by the system. of the players named (c) No money need accompany any submission of a • Each new Club on first joining the WCCC shall be player’s name for registration as the WCCC Affiliation given a copy of the WCCC Policies, Procedures and & Registration fee each season covers all registrations Rules. Any applications for admission by a new submitted for the one Club Club shall contain its consent to be bound by these (d) Former International and/or Australian State open documents. representatives must be granted prior approval by WCC Administrator before they may compete in the 5.4 ALL CLUBS WCCC. A written application, which must set out To become an Affiliated Club a club must: in detail the reason for seeking such approval, must (i) complete the required application procedure. be received by the WCC Administrator no later than (ii) be formally accepted by CV the Wednesday preceding the first match for which (iii) pay any fees due and payable. approval is sought (iv) take out an insurance policy as arranged or otherwise approved by CV 6.2 PROCEDURE FOR NEW PLAYERS For any new players, or players being cleared from other 5.5 GRADING clubs who have been granted a clearance or permit: Except where AR 7.7(a) prevents it: (i) Initial Grading New clubs are to nominate which WCCC grade and Player Players must be registered by zone they wish to be registered in when completing Registration assignment to a Club the Application for Membership. Deadline 12 Midday on the Monday (ii) Promotion following the first match in which Each season, for all WCCC grades and competitions a player played, or was named except for the highest grade, the team who finishes to play on top of the ladder at the end of the Home and Away season will be promoted to the grade Penalty Twenty dollars ($20.00) and any immediately above for the following season. points gained in the match. (iii) Relegation Each season, for all WCCC grades and competitions except for the lowest grade, the team who finishes in 6.3 PENALTIES FOR NOT REGISTERING PLAYERS last place at the end of the home and away season Any team failing to register any player in accordance with will be relegated to the grade immediately below this procedure will be fined twenty dollars ($20.00) and for the following season. lose any points gained in the match in which it played unregistered players. However, its opponents will not AR 6 – Player Registration gain the points forfeited This Rule contains the following sections: 6.4 CLUBS FIELDING TEAMS IN CV WCCC 6.1 Playing Members AND CV PREMIER CRICKET 6.2 Procedure for New Players Where clubs field teams in both CV WCCC and CV 6.3 Penalties for not registering players Premier Cricket, or clubs with multiple teams in CV 6.4 Clubs fielding teams in CV WCCC and CV WCCC, they may register all players together as a club Premier Cricket for the ensuing season.

39 end of the home and away matches and 30th June AR 7 – Clearances and Permits (inclusive) in any year. This Rule contains the following sections: (b) Any clearance request post December 31st, or a 7.1 Inter Association Permits/Clearances request to change clubs during a season, must be 7.2 Clearance Requirements applied for in writing by the player to the WCCC 7.3 Deadlines for Clearance Applications Administrator. The application is to outline the reasons 7.4 Procedure for the clearance request and will be assessed by the 7.5 Clearance not granted by a WCCC Club WCC Administrator in consultation with the WCCP. 7.6 Appeals against CV or WCCP Decisions If approved, the WCC Administrator will notify the 7.7 Player Movements - CV WCCC and CV Premier player, and a MyCricket clearance request is to then be 7.8 Eligibility and Permits for Semi-Finals and Finals submitted by the relevant Club. See also Rule AR 7.4. 7.9 Eligibility for First Round after Christmas 7.10 Eligibility for Senior State representatives 7.4 PROCEDURE playing in the WCCC (a) Any player desiring a clearance from the club she is registered with must: 7.1 INTER ASSOCIATION PERMITS/CLEARANCES (i) comply with that club’s rules. (a) Visitors from Other Countries (Permit) (ii) Submit a clearance request via MyCricket Visitors from other countries may be given permission (b) The ex-club must grant or refuse the application and to play in competition matches in Victoria. An give written notification to the player regarding that application from her intended club, outlining the level decision within 14 days of receipt of the application. of cricket she has played must be forwarded to the (c) The WCC Administrator will list the current status of the WCCP who will consult WCC Administrator for a the Clearance Request – Pending, Granted, Rejected – ruling on her request to play. on the WCCC website. (b) Other States A player who is or has been a registered member of 7.5 CLEARANCE NOT GRANTED BY A WCCC an outdoor interstate cricket association must fulfil the CLUB requirements of a clearance as outlined below (a) If the club refuses a clearance, reasons for refusing the clearance should be provided via MyCricket. 7.2 CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS (b) If the club the player wishes to leave fails to act on the (a) All players who have played with any WCCC Club clearance application within 14 days the player may in the last two seasons must have a duly certified forward a copy of her clearance application to the clearance in order to be cleared from that club. WCC Administrator who will advise the WCCP. The (b) Any player, whether registered or not, who has not WCC Administrator shall investigate the application played in a WCCC match in the last two seasons may which has been refused or not acted upon. The WCC play with any club without a clearance. Refer also the Administrator is to advise all parties of its decision in requirements of Rule AR 7.2 (d). writing within 5 days of assessing the application. (c) Any Club naming a player on a match team list who (c) Unless an appeal is lodged by either party within 7 has not obtained a completed clearance will be fined days of notification of the decision, the decision shall ($20.00) and lose any points gained in the match, protest stand being unnecessary by the opposing team. However, the opposing team will not gain the points lost. 7.6 APPEALS AGAINST CV OR WCCP DECISIONS (d) Any player having played the majority of matches • Any appeal by either party must be received by the with her previous Club in CV Premier cricket must be WCC Administrator along with a fee of $150 (to granted prior approval for her clearance by the WCCP be refunded unless the appeal is deemed to have before she can be cleared to compete in the WCCC. been frivolous) within 7 days of notification of CV (e) A current Open Age State Squad player (excluding Management or the WCCP’s decision. rookies) cannot request a clearance to a Club which • In the case of an appeal the player may not play in any only competes in the WCCC. further match until the appeal has been settled. • The appeal will be dealt with by the Appeals Committee 7.3 DEADLINES FOR CLEARANCE APPLICATIONS where all parties involved in the dispute will be asked to (a) No player may request a clearance between the

40 attend a meeting of this committee. For all grades – A player must have represented • This meeting must be held (if at all possible) within 10 her club in at least one-third of matches during the days of the receipt of the written appeal letter. season in that format to be eligible for Semi-Final/Final • All correspondence in an appeal against non-granting matches. The WCCP may grant an eligibility permit of clearance must be sent by email, registered mail or (where the required number of matches have not delivered by hand, in which case a receipt must be been played) in order to avoid teams being short of obtained players for Semi-Final and Final matches. Under no • Clubs may have a maximum of three representatives circumstances will such a permit be granted to a team present for any one appeal. that has twelve players available who have played the required number of matches during the season. 7.7 PLAYER MOVEMENTS – CV WCCC AND (b) Matches played in a higher grade CV PREMIER At the end of Home and Away matches a player (a) No club is to enter more than one team in any one that has played more than half of the number of WCCC grade within the same zone. matches fixtured in a higher grade of cricket or in (b) Any player registered with a CV WCCC or CV CV Premier Cricket becomes a member of that team, Premier cricket club, except as specified inAR 7.10, and cannot transfer, back to a lower grade or WCCC are free to play in either competition for the Home team without a permit from the WCCP. Note: Any and away (excluding Semi Finals and Finals) matches matches played in a higher grade, as a representative with the following restrictions: player replacement (as per MR 9) shall not be (i) Once a player from any CV WCCC or CV Premier included in the calculation of qualification. club has played in six (6) CV Premier matches in the (c) Request for Eligibility permit - requirements current season in any format, they are limited to only Club Administrators are responsible for submitting the playing CV Premier or CV WCCC Shield matches for request for an eligibility permit no later than 48 hours the remainder of the season before the commencement of the match outlining the (ii) A maximum of three (3) players who have played in reasons behind the request for the permit and listing six (6) or more CV Premier Cricket matches during all players who have played the required number the season may play in any one CV WCCC Shield of matches and any reasons they are not available. match The WCCP may take into consideration lowering (iii) If more than three (3) players are required to avoid the number of matches if the player was listed in the the WCCC Shield team being short of players, player list of a club in MyCricket where the opposition Club’s may request a permit from the WCCP stating forfeited the match. justification. A permit will not be granted to a team − Should a permit be requested, the Club that has twelve eligible players available. Administrator should specify if it is required for the (iv) The permit request is to be submitted to the WCC Semi Final, and, if the team moves into the Final, for Administrator no later than 12 midday Friday prior to the final as well. the match. If granted the WCC Administrator will list − If granted, the WCC Administrator will list the the permit on the WCCC website permit on the WCCC website. (v) Any club found breaking this rule will be deemed to (d) Playing in a Lower Grade have played an ineligible player and will be penalised If a Club has more than one team in consecutive under AR 10.2. WCCC grades playing in semi-finals and final matches, (c) Any player eligible to play in CV Premier or CV players may represent their Club in any designated WCCC can be named in more than one match per team. Once a team has been eliminated from semi- weekend across the two competitions, i.e. they can finals then the normal Home and Away qualifications play for their CV Premier team on Saturday and their apply for that club. CV WCCC team on the Sunday (or vice-versa). (d) No player is permitted to be named in more than one 7.9 ELIGIBILITY FOR WCCC match in any one weekend except as allowed FIRST ROUND AFTER CHRISTMAS for in MR9 – Representative player replacement. After the Christmas break where Grades commence playing on different dates, eligibility to play will be as 7.8 ELIGIBILITY AND PERMITS follows for Clubs with two or more teams where a FOR SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS higher grade starts on a later date. Note: If a Club fields (a) Number of games played

41 teams in both the CV Premier cricket competition and or such other matters as may be necessary. the WCCC, teams playing in the CV Premier cricket v To liaise with the WCC Administrator regarding competition are deemed to be playing in a higher grade appointment of Umpires to WCCC matches than WCCC teams. • Players who have played the majority of matches 8.2 APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES prior to Christmas in this higher grade cannot play in Wherever possible Professional Umpires shall be a lower grade in this round without permission from appointed to all matches and such Umpires shall be the WCCP. accredited, or in the process of being accredited, to Note: Games where a player has acted as a Cricket Australia’s Representative Officiating Accreditation Representative player, refer to MR 9 – Representative Program standard before appointment to any match. Replacement Player are not counted towards the matches played 8.3 UMPIRES FEES (a) Amount 7.10 ELIGIBILITY FOR SENIOR STATE Umpires’ fees will be determined at the end of each REPRESENTATIVES PLAYING IN THE WCCC season and prior to the next season by the WCCP in Current and former members of the open age Women’s conjunction with the Executive of the VWCUA. State Squads (inclusive of WBBL) are not permitted to (b) Payment of fees play in WCCC, unless granted permission by the WCCP Fees must be paid to Umpires not later than at the in exceptional circumstances. A written application, end of the tea adjournment. which must set out in detail the reason for seeking such (c) Fees - Play abandoned after arrival at the ground approval, must be received by the WCC Administrator no In the event of play being abandoned before a ball is later than the Wednesday preceding the first match for bowled, Umpires in attendance shall receive half fees. which approval is sought. 8.4 ONLY ONE PROFESSIONAL UMPIRE IN ATTENDANCE AR 8 – Umpires If only one Umpire is in attendance a substitute Umpire This Rule contains the following sections: may, with the approval of both Captains, be appointed 8.1 Umpires Advisor with full umpiring powers 8.2 Appointment of Umpires 8.3 Umpires fees 8.5. NO PROFESSIONAL UMPIRE IN 8.4 Only one Professional Umpire in attendance ATTENDANCE OR UMPIRE INCAPACITATED 8.5 No Professional Umpire in attendance If there is no professional Umpire(s) in attendance, or the 8.6 Match Procedures one Umpire in attendance is incapacitated, the Captains 8.7 Umpire’s Match Reports can agree to appoint a substitute Umpire or Umpires for 8.8 Umpires uniform such time as necessary. 8.9 Team supplying a Square Leg Umpire 8.6 MATCH PROCEDURES 8.1 UMPIRES ADVISOR (a) Start of play (a) Appointment Umpires must: The Umpires’ Advisor shall be nominated by the • obtain a copy of the team list for each team at the toss Victorian Women’s Cricket Umpires’ Association (refer also to MR 4.1a) and must retain these copies to (VWCUA) to WCC Administrator for ratification and provide to the WCC Administrator if requested. approval. • obtain the two match balls to be used from the Home (b) Roles and Responsibilities team and check against the requirements of MR 2.2. The duties of the Umpires’ Advisor shall be: • check their watches with the scorers’ watches before i To examine and assess Umpire performance reports play commences. ii To attend meetings of the VWCUA and instruct on • notify both Captains and take the field five (5) Laws of cricket, Rules and technique. minutes before commencement of any period of play iii To consult with and advise individual Umpires on irrespective of whether teams are ready. matters requiring clarification. Note: If no official Umpire(s) is in attendance, each iv To liaise with WCC Administrator specific complaints Captain must notate and sign the actual starting time of play in the opposing team’s scorebook.

42 (b) Scorebooks Umpires must check and sign both team’s scorebooks 9.1 ELIGIBILITY – PLAYERS for confirmation of agreeance. Player lists for matches which are forfeits, walkovers and washouts must be submitted into MyCricket in order for 8.7 UMPIRE’S MATCH REPORTS reduction of eligibility criteria to be considered. All Umpires must send reports of matches to the WCC Administrator no later than the Wednesday following the 9.2 ELIGIBILITY – CRITERIA ONE DAY MATCHES completion of each match. (a) Bowling These reports shall: Players must have bowled in the season of Home and • record any players not in uniform. Note: Umpires are Away matches not empowered to order such player from the field • record the time the match commenced on the day At least 300 balls of play This is reduced for each by 36 balls washout, forfeit, second or (maximum 8.8 UMPIRES UNIFORM third bye reduction is 72 (a) Uniform balls) The VWCUA approved umpiring shirt with suitable logo and when necessary, the VWCUA approved all (b) Batting weather jacket, are to be considered as part of the Players must have batted in Home and Away matches uniform. Hat and footwear must be clean and white, for trousers or skirt black. (b) Logos At least seven (7) innings • The VWCUA logo(s) may be worn on one location on and have an aggregate of at least 150 runs the approved umpiring shirt, either the chest, pocket or the sleeve. This is reduced for teams one (1) innings • The VWCUA sponsor logo may be worn on one that have had a total of and 20 runs location on an upper sleeve two or more combined washouts, forfeits or 8.9 TEAM SUPPLYING A SQUARE LEG UMPIRE second or third byes by When a team is required to supply a Square Leg Umpire, this umpire (c) Wicket-keeping • must be conversant with the Laws of Cricket Players must have wicket-kept in Home and Away • must be easily distinguishable from members of the matches fielding side by wearing a different colour • must wear appropriate covered footwear At least seven (7) innings • shall not hold a broom or bat. This is reduced for teams one (1) innings • may hold a drink container on days of extreme that have had a total of weather conditions for the use of all players and two or more combined umpires washouts, forfeit or • must not take upon the role of coaching whilst acting second or third byes by as Square Leg umpire 9.3 ELIGIBILITY – CRITERIA T20 MATCHES AR 9 – Averages (a) Bowling Players must have bowled in the season of Home and This Rule contains the following sections: Away matches 9.1 Eligibility - Players 9.2 Eligibility - Criteria One Day Matches At least This is reduced for each 9.3 Eligibility – Criteria T20 Matches washout, forfeit, second or third 9.4 Representative Players bye 9.5 Amending Eligibility Criteria under 120 balls by 12 balls (maximum reduction is Extraordinary Conditions 24 balls)

43 (a) Batting 10.1 FINES Players must have batted in Home and Away matches Fines will be imposed by CV for the following: for at least and have an This is reduced INDISCRETION FINE aggregate: for teams that (i) withdrawal of a team after Affiliation Fee have had a the fixtures have been total of two or loaded to MyCricket and more combined Clubs have been notified washouts, forfeits or (ii) Forfeit of match $50.00 + second or third Unless at least four (4) Umpire’s Fee byes by: hours notice prior to the scheduled starting time five (5) of at least 100 one (1) innings of the match is given to innings runs and 20 runs the opposing team and appointed Umpire(s) (c) Wicket-keeping Players must have wicket-kept in Home and Away (iii) Absence of Club $50.00 each matches representative from occurrence WCCC scheduled or for at This is reduced for teams that special meetings least have had a total of two or more combined washouts, forfeits or (iv) Late submission of Player $20.00 second or third byes by registration (refer AR 6) seven (7) one (1) innings (v) Late submission of Match $20.00 each innings Results (refer MR 15.1) occurrence (vi) Late submission of $20.00 each 9.4 REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS Captain’s Reports occurrence In the case of a player who participates in two grades on (refer MR 15.1) the same weekend whilst acting as a representative player replacement (refer to MR 9) any performances will count (vii) Late payment of fines $20.00 per in each grade. imposed week after due date on invoice 9.5 AMENDING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA UNDER EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS (viii) Application of MR 4.5c, $20.00 per over In the event of extraordinary conditions throughout the minimum overs not season, the WCC Administrator will consult with the bowled in Semi Final or WCCP to consider reducing the eligibility criteria for Final averages. (ix) Naming a player on $20.00 each a team list who does occurrence AR 10 – Fines and Penalties not have a completed clearance form. (refer This Rule contains the following sections: AR 7) 10.1 Fines 10.2 Penalties (x) incorrect use of covers Up to $100 10.3 Deadline for Payment and Penalties incurred (refer MR 5.5)

44 10.2 PENALTIES INDISCRETION PENALTY Penalties are imposed for the following: (i) Affiliation due by 31st $100 penalty if July each year for affiliation submitted INDISCRETION PENALTY current WCCC clubs after 31st July. (i) Late submission of Any points gained Non acceptance Player registration by that team in the of Affiliation if (refer AR 6) match. Note: The submitted after opposition will not 31st August. gain the points lost. (ii) Fines imposed under As prescribed in (ii) Naming a player Any points gained AR 10.1 are due AR 10.1 (vii) - on a team list who by the team in the for payment on the $20.00 for each does not have a match. Note: The date specified on the week payment completed clearance opposition will not invoice is late form. (refer AR 7) gain the points lost. (d) A list of monies owing to CV for fines and penalties (iii) Application of Any points gained will be notified by the WCC Administrator to Clubs MR 4.1c a player by the team in the within seven (7) days of the fine or penalty occurring not on a team list match. Note: The and will also be distributed with the minutes of WCCC participating in the opposition will not Club Meetings. match. gain the points lost. (iv) Naming of ineligible Any points gained AR 11 – Changes to player (AR 6.3). by the team in the match. Note: The Administration Rules opposition will not Administration Rules can only be deleted, amended or gain the points lost. added to for the betterment, clarification and convenience (v) Application of MR 0.2 Premiership of administration of the WCCC. 4.5c, minimum Points overs not bowled, Such deletions, amendments or additions can only be home and away made by the Clubs, be proposed via the Rules/Feedback matches link on the WCCC website by the 31st May. Notice of proposals and whether they are recommended by the WCCP, will then be supplied to all clubs electronically 10.3 DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT for voting. Voting will close on the 31st July and the AND PENALTIES INCURRED outcome will be forwarded to all clubs electronically (a) Any club owing money to CV will be ineligible to within fourteen days. affiliate for the new season. (b) Date of payment of all fines and penalties shall be the date it is received by the WCC Administrator Match Rules (c) All monies owing to CV as from the May meeting are payable as follows: MR 1 – The Season The season shall commence on the first weekend in October, unless otherwise deemed by CV. No competition Matches shall be played on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

45 • Kookaburra (AG Thompson) MR2 – General Provisions • Platypus (Dave Brown) This Rule contains the following sections: • Buffalo 2.1 Laws of Cricket – • County variations to the (2017 Code) (ii) The Home club shall provide both match balls 2.2 Balls for the day’s play to the Umpire(s) prior to the 2.3 Teams forfeiting commencement of the match. Clubs must nominate 2.4 Teams withdrawing from the competition the type of ball they will be providing at home matches prior to the beginning of the season in 2.1 LAWS OF CRICKET – VARIATIONS TO THE writing to the WCC Administrator. Once nominated, (2017 CODE) no changes may be made without CV approval. Matches shall be played under The Laws of Cricket (2017 Code) except as hereinafter modified: 2.3 TEAMS FORFEITING (a) Requirements of teams forfeiting matches Delete Law 24.4 – Player returning without If giving a forfeit, clubs must notify the appointed permission. Replace with: umpire(s) and the opposing team at least 4 hours prior • Captains must to the scheduled starting time. In the event of a forfeit inform the Umpire (s) of any player (s) failing to take not being advised or being given after the Umpires the field, leaving or returning to the field at any time. are in attendance full fees must be paid by the team • Players may giving the forfeit. only return to the field with the controlling Umpire(s) (b) Forfeit of a match by a club with multiple teams permission Should any Club forfeit a match on a weekend it shall be the match in which its lowest graded side is drawn Delete Law 41.6 – Bowling of unfair short pitched to play. Note: If a Club fields teams in both the CV deliveries Premier cricket competition and the WCCC, teams Delete Law 41.7 – Bowling of dangerous and unfair playing in the CV Premier cricket competition are non-pitching deliveries deemed to be playing in a higher grade than WCCC teams. Delete Law 41.8 – Bowling of deliberate front-foot (c) Multiple forfeits No ball Any WCCC Club’s team forfeiting two matches in Replace Law 41.9.2 – Time wasting by the fielding succession, or three matches in total, must present a side with the following: written submission to WCC Administrator. • (i) Inform the captain of the fielding side notification The submission: of the breach will be made to the WCCC and Club • must be received by WCC Administrator no later Administrator. than 4 pm on the Tuesday following the second Delete any reference to five (5) run penalties in the successive (or third in total) forfeit. Laws of Cricket (2017 Code) except: • shall outline reasons for the forfeits and justification • Law 28.2 (Fielding the ball) for the team remaining in the competition. • Laws 28.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding • Should the team be granted approval from WCC side) Administrator to remain in the competition, conditions, such as continuing to play but receiving Delete Law 42 – Player’s Conduct no further points, may be imposed. Alternately the team may request to withdraw from the 2.2 BALLS competition. (a) New Ball In all matches: 2.4 TEAMS WITHDRAWING FROM THE • A new ball shall be used for the innings of each COMPETITION team. (a) Withdrawal of team – multi team clubs (b) Type of Ball Any club wishing to withdraw a team from any grade (i) All balls used in any one match shall be the exact or zone of the WCCC must withdraw its lowest same type, and brand 142g white leather balls of a graded team unless deemed otherwise by the WCC brand approved by WCC Administrator: Administrator.

46 (b) Notification of re-draw • No more than eleven (11) players may bat. Any redraw which is undertaken must be notified • No more than eleven (11) players may be on the field at to clubs at least seven (7) days prior to the redraw any time, however, unrestricted interchange of the twelve commencing to allow clubs sufficient time to notify (12) named players when fielding is allowed provided players of any changes to the fixture. it causes no to be lost and the umpires are informed. MR 3 – Match Format • The bowling restrictions under Law 24.2 shall.. ..to a nominated player Matches shall be either One day matches 3.1 (MR 12) returning to the field or Twenty 20 matches (MR 13) as determined by the WCCP. not apply to interchange another nominated player 3.2 Where it is necessary that teams play each other apply for whom a substitute other than more than once in Home and Away matches, the return one of the nominated twelve (12) match shall be played at the opposite ground to the players has been used previous match wherever possible • All (12) twelve players are permitted to bowl. 3.3 Match dates may only be amended with the Note: If a player not nominated does participate in opposition’s agreement, and approval by the WCC the match, points gained from the match for the team Administrator. will be forfeited. (i) Any team wishing to amend the date of a match must (b) Alteration to team list first contact the opposition team to discuss. If the No alteration to the team list is permitted after opposition agrees to the change, then; exchange, except in accordance with MR 9. Any (ii) Apply in writing to the WCC Administrator at least alteration of the team list, not consistent with the 10 days prior to the match commencing, setting out Match Rules, will result in the team forfeiting all points reasons for the application. awarded for that match. (c) Player nominated on team list MR4 – Match Provisions A player whose name appears on a team list shall This Rule contains the following sections: be deemed to have played in that match. However should the match proceed, any player that fails to 4.1 Nomination of team attend the match shall have her name erased from the 4.2 Request for Substitute players team list by the umpire(s). Captains must be notified. 4.3 Overs (d) Players present 4.4 No balls Both teams must have at least seven players named 4.5 Requisite Period on the team list present to be permitted to commence 4.6 Late Starting and/or continue the match 4.1 NOMINATION OF TEAM 4.2 REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTE PLAYERS (a) Team list Any team not having a full team shall be permitted to ask A maximum of twelve (12) named players, plus any the opposing Captain to provide up to two (2) substitutes. subfielder taking part in the match, are to be listed The opposing captain has the right to refuse the request. on the team sheet. The team sheet, identifying any If the request is granted the Umpire(s) must be notified. underage players (Refer MR 7) must be provided to the opposing captain and appointed Umpire(s) prior 4.3 OVERS to the toss. The 12 named players must also be (a) Composition selected in MyCricket prior to the start of the match An “over” shall consist of six balls bowled over-arm (Refer MR 15.1). and defined as legal within the Laws of Cricket.Note If a subfielder joins the match after the also MR12.10 and MR13.5 (b). commencement of play, the captain of the relevant (b) Completion of Final Over team must advise the opposition captain and the umpire to add the subfielder to the team list before that player can take the field. When twelve players have been nominated: 47 On any day, in any match, another over shall be 4.5 REQUISITE PERIOD started provided the Umpire: (a) Definition • walking at his/her normal pace The requisite period commences when an innings is • has arrived at his/her position behind the stumps at due to start and does not include specified intervals. the bowlers end (b) Notification to Captains • before the scheduled time for the end of the day’s play Before each innings and any resumption after delays has been reached. or interruptions, the Umpire (s) shall inform both • The over shall be completed unless weather or captains: light conditions prevent further play or an innings is In a One Day Match compulsorily closed during the over. • of the requisite period and its expiry time • limitations for bowlers 4.4 NO-BALLS • and how the match shall be played - overs or time (a) Non turf pitches whichever comes first The law governing no-balls shall be followed as set out In a Twenty20 Match in the Laws of Cricket except that on non-turf pitches • of the overs to be bowled a no-ball shall be called if the ball pitches off the edge • limitations for bowlers or clear of the playing surface. • fielding restrictions (b) Full pitched deliveries – Definition • the requisite period and its expiry time (c) Penalty If the striker is other than a slow paced A penalty of 0.2 Premiership Points (Semi-Finals standing upright slow paced delivery and Finals $20.00) shall be applied to each over at the crease, of the required or reduced required minimum not any delivery, commenced before the end of a requisite period. judged by the (d) Application of Penalty Umpire(s) to be The penalty applies to matches played under MR 12. which passes waist shoulder This rule shall not apply to an innings terminated prior or would have height height to the end of a requisite period. passed on the (e) Exemption from Penalty full above A penalty shall not be imposed in respect of any over not commenced within the time period required whether it is is deemed is deemed to which: likely to inflict to be be dangerous • would have been commenced but for circumstances of physical injury on dangerous and unfair an extenuating nature. the striker or not and unfair • Could not commence because of the earlier termination of an innings or of play through bad weather or light

(f) Extenuating Circumstances Note: Balls passing high or of the striker are still to Circumstances to be considered when determining if be regarded as dangerous and unfair exemption from penalty is warranted shall include the (c) Umpires call/signal following: In the case of a full pitched delivery as outlined in MR • the normal flow of play was not needlessly or wilfully 4.4 (b)., the Umpire at the bowler’s end, or if two impeded. officially appointed Umpires are in attendance, either • bona fide illness or injuries to players. Umpire, shall call and signal “no ball”. Any cautionary, • necessary replacement of the ball or equipment. as described in Law 42.7 and 42.8, or other action • cleaning and drying of the ball because of weather is to be implemented by the bowler’s end Umpire as conditions. required. Club representatives acting as square leg • frequency, towards the end of the innings, of the fall umpire are not permitted to call “no ball”. of wickets • frequency of ball retrieval. • excessively hot weather

48 (g) Apportionment of Penalty A record shall be kept throughout play, of unfair or MR5 – Grounds and Pitches unnecessary time wasted by either side, and of time This Rule contains the following sections: lost through extenuating circumstances. This will be 5.1 Playing Surface taken into consideration, at the rate of one (1) over 5.2 Ground for each three (3) minutes or part thereof, when 5.3 Ground preparation - Home team determining the number of overs to incur penalties 5.4 Requirements for Turf pitches and apportionment between sides. The number of 5.5 Covering of pitches – Turf overs may be apportioned, in full overs, between the 5.6 Boundaries batting and bowling sides. The Umpire(s) shall be: 5.1 PLAYING SURFACE • the sole judges of which side was responsible for All matches must be played on turf or any synthetic required overs not being bowled as prescribed, and surface. The grounds and pitches of any team shall be their decision shall be final. liable to inspection by any duly appointed representative If no Umpire is present: of the WCCP or CV, and if not approved, alterations must • a decision will be made by the WCCP. be made by the Club concerned before any matches will At the conclusion of the match the Umpires shall be played on its ground. inform the Captain and Scorer for each side of the penalties applied. The number of overs incurring 5.2 GROUNDS penalties, and the apportionment thereof shall be (a) Change of ground noted on the Umpire’s Match report. Matches during the home and away season will be played on the nominated grounds as per club 4.6 LATE STARTING affiliation forms. Grounds may only be amended with (a) Allowable delay in start of match the permission of WCC Administrator. The visiting team only will be allowed fifteen (15) minutes grace from the time stipulated for Any team wishing First apply in writing to the WCC Administrator commencement of play. (Note: Play to be extended to amend the venue by the difference between the stipulated start of of a match must: at least seven (7) days play and when the match commences). In extreme prior to the match circumstances, and subject to agreement by both commencing, setting captains, play may commence and/or continue after out reasons for the fifteen (15) minutes, but not later than thirty (30) application minutes after the time stipulated for commencement of The WCCC • consult the WCCP to play. Overs will be reduced, calculated at one over for Administrator will: obtain permission for each full seven (7) minutes for the time lost between the change of venue 15 and 30 minutes. Should the Captains disagree, • inform all teams and the final decision regarding play shall be made by umpire(s) involved the Umpires at least five (5) days (b) Loss of match due to late start prior to the match Should any team, because of late starting, cause commencing of the opponents to lose the match, the WCCP may, on decision regarding report from Umpires or opposing team, deal with the change of venue matter. The penalty may be: • The loss of one run for every minute the team is late, (b) Emergency change of ground or WCC Administrator may, with acceptable reasons, • Loss of the match. provide permission for a change of ground in an (c) Forfeit of the match emergency. Should play on any day of the match not start within • Such application must be made no later than midday the time limit allowed, the late team shall forfeit the Friday prior to the commencement of the match. match. • The WCC Administrator will then inform all teams and umpire(s) involved

49 5.3 GROUND PREPARATION – HOME TEAM 5.6 BOUNDARIES The home team shall be responsible for preparing the (a) Marking of Boundaries ground for each day’s play. Home teams must provide All grounds, whether having a fenced boundary or not, (Note: Failure to comply will incur a fine of $20.00): shall be marked by plastic markers, rope or white line. • sawdust (except where a letter has been received Where fenced the boundary markers must be at least by the WCC Administrator from the ground’s three (3) metres from the fence, gutter or kerb or any controlling body) fixed objects (e.g. goal posts) within the playing area. • at least one (1) broom on request by the Umpire (b) Measurement of Boundary The boundary, where possible, shall be not less 5.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR TURF PITCHES than 45 metres and not more than 63 metres from Where matches are played on turf, clubs must abide by the centre of the pitch. If plastic markers are used the ground’s controlling body regarding the preparation (minimum 20), all boundaries shall be taken as a of the pitch The WCC Administrator requires a letter from straight line between the plastic markers the ground’s controlling body stating their conditions of ground use. After provision of the letter, Clubs are required to advise the WCC Administrator only if MR6 – Adverse Weather conditions change. This Rule contains the following sections: 6.1 Heat conditions 5.5 COVERING OF PITCHES – TURF 6.2 Inclement weather – Inspection of ground (a) Prior to Match day 6.3 Inclement weather – After Arrival at Ground Covers shall be laid by sunset (as published in the 6.4 Improvement of Conditions daily press) on the day preceding the match. The use 6.5 Adverse weather – Result of match of underlay material is optional. At all other times the Curator shall be permitted to use the cover at his / 6.1 HEAT CONDITIONS her discretion to obtain the best possible conditions for (a) Decision to play play on match day. In the event of forecasted temperatures for the day of (b) Removing the covers on Match day. play being 38C or above, a decision to proceed with In good conditions the covers shall be removed no the match will be made at 10.00 am on the morning later than 8.30 am. Otherwise removal shall be at the of the match. The match may be abandoned if the discretion of the Curator or Ground Manager having temperature stated on the radio bulletin on ABC Local regard to prevailing weather conditions and may be Radio 774 AM or the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) re-laid if necessary. website www.bom.gov.au (if using the BOM website (c) Control of the covers the temperature will be determined by the Melbourne The Umpire(s) shall assume control of the covers area observation closest to the match venue or relevant 30 minutes before the scheduled start of each day’s regional centre) at 10.00 am exceeds 34C. play and shall make all decisions regarding the use of (b) Responsibility of home team covers until the end of the day’s play. At all intervals • listen for the temperature on the news bulletin or to or interruptions they shall directly supervise the laying log onto the BOM website and removal of the covers, where necessary, and • inform the opposition team and the umpire (s) of the report any failure of either side to comply with MR cancellation by 10.30 am 5.5(d) (c) During the match (d) Labour for laying or removal of covers During any match, play will be suspended if the Until the scheduled starting time for playing the Home temperature, reaches 38°C or above, as per Bureau side shall provide any labour required for laying or of Meteorology website www.bom.gov.au or Weather removal of the covers. After that time, both sides will Bureau phone no. 1196 (using the Melbourne area assist in the laying and removal of the covers. observation closest to the match venue or relevant (e) Incorrect use of covers regional centre) If a team considers the provisions of MR 5.5 have been breached, it may protest to the WCCP. The 6.2 INCLEMENT WEATHER – INSPECTION OF WCCP may impose the following penalties: GROUND • A fine of up to one hundred dollars ($100) (a) Home team And/or In the event of adverse weather, a representative of the • Total or partial loss of points home team must:

50 If…. inspect the ground MR7 – Under Age Players within 40 Km of three (3) hours before the This Rule contains the following sections: Melbourne CBD scheduled start of play 7.1 Age of player 7.2 Helmets - requirements more than 40 Km three and one half 7.3 Over restrictions from Melbourne (3.5) hours before the CBD scheduled start of play. 7.1 AGE OF PLAYER A player’s age shall be determined as of 1st September in (b) Neutral ground the current season In the event of a neutral ground being named, there shall be a joint inspection by a representative from 7.2 HELMETS - REQUIREMENTS* each team Players under the age of 19 must wear a cricket helmet (c) Notification - Ground considered unfit for play with a faceguard: If on inspection, the ground is considered unfit to play, • when batting after consultation between representatives of both • fielding in-close (defined as closer than 10 metres to teams, they may agree to cancel the day’s play. the stumps except slips, gully and wicketkeeper) (d) Informing the Umpire(s) • when wicket keeping up to the stumps In the event of adverse weather, a representative of the home team must contact the Umpire(s): Upcoming changes to helmet regulations: At the commencement of the 2019/2020 cricket season Prior to scheduled all community cricketers (whether junior or senior) will start of play be required to wear BS7928:2013 compliant helmets at If within Not earlier Not later all times when batting, wicket keeping up to the stumps than than and fielding in close. More guidance will be provided in due course. 40 Km of 2.5½ hours 2½ hours Melbourne CBD 7.3 OVER RESTRICTIONS More than 40 Km 3 hours 2.5½ hours (a) Number of overs from Melbourne Under Age Bowlers of medium pace or faster (broadly CBD defined as those to whom the wicket keeper would normally stand back) are restricted to a maximum 6.3 INCLEMENT WEATHER – number of consecutive overs in any one spell and a AFTER ARRIVAL AT GROUND daily quota: The Umpire(s) shall decide when and if play shall Age Spell Daily Quota commence. (If no official Umpire is in attendance, the Captains must agree as to when play shall commence or Under 19 8 10 be abandoned). Under 17 6 10 6.4 IMPROVEMENT OF CONDITIONS Under 15 5 10 Before commencement of play on any day the Umpire(s) shall see all necessary steps are taken to improve the Under 14 4 8 ground or pitch, with a view to expediting play. Stumps shall not be drawn until the hour fixed by the Match (b) Definition and requirements of a spell Rules for the conclusion of the day’s play, unless the (i) At the end of a bowling spell a bowler shall not Umpire(s) is satisfied there is no possibility of play. resume bowling until a full five (5) minutes for each over bowled in that spell (up to a maximum of 30 6.5 ADVERSE WEATHER – RESULT OF MATCH minutes) has passed If adverse conditions cause a cessation of play, the result (ii) A bowler who has bowled less than the maximum of the match will be taken on the state of the match when numbers of overs permitted in a spell may resume play finally ceased. If there is no play due to adverse conditions, the result shall be a “draw”

51 bowling prior to the necessary break, but any (c) Teams withdrawn from the competition subsequent overs shall be considered an extension Should a team withdraw from any grade or zone of of the same spell. The maximum spell limit for that the WCCC, all points and statistics used for calculating underage player shall still apply. Following completion team averages (percentages) which have been scored of the extended spell, the normal break between spells against that team will be cancelled and removed from shall apply MyCricket.

8.4 APPLICATION AND CALCULATION MR8 – Points and Team OF TEAM AVERAGE Averages (a) Application of team average (percentage) Should teams be equal in aggregate points on the This Rule contains the following sections: ladder the team higher on the ladder shall be the one 8.1 Points (One Day Match) with the better team average (percentage) 8.2 Points (Twenty20 Match) (b) Calculation of team average (percentage) 8.3 Points – General Provisions • The batting average for a team shall be obtained by 8.4 Application and calculation of team average dividing the total number of runs scored by the total 8.5 Determination of Semi Finalists and Finalists number of wickets lost. • The average against such teams shall be obtained by 8.1 POINTS (ONE DAY MATCH) dividing the total number of runs scored against it by First innings win 6 the total number of wickets taken. • The former shall be divided by the latter. Draw/washout – each team 3 (c) Determination of wickets lost In any innings which has been declared, only the Tie – each team 3 wickets fallen shall be considered as lost. Any innings Loss on first innings 1 compulsorily closed under MR 12 & 13 shall be deemed to have lost the number of wickets, which Forfeit - team which gives the forfeit 0 have actually fallen.

8.2 POINTS (TWENTY 20 MATCH) 8.5 DETERMINATION OF SEMI FINALISTS AND FINALISTS Win 4 (a) Determination of One day ladder Tie 2 In all grades at the conclusion of the season’s Home and Away matches teams will be ranked on the ladder No result 2 from the points gained in all One Day matches. Where Loss 0 teams are equal on points their relative positions shall be determined by team averages. (b) Club Eligibility for participating in Semi Finals 8.3 POINTS – GENERAL PROVISIONS • All fines and penalties owing invoiced to clubs by 31 (a) Points for a forfeit: January and any outstanding accounts forwarded by The maximum gained by any team in the grade or the WCC Administrator will be payable no later than zone concerned during the round 10 days prior to the semi-finals. Failure to pay these (b) Points for a bye: accounts will result in a Club being ineligible to play in 0 points, except where any team (s) have incurred any Semi Final matches one more bye than the rest of the teams in the grade. • Unfinancial clubs shall forfeit all Semi Final matches. Those team(s) will receive compensatory points as for The opposing team, providing it is financial, shall a forfeit. progress into the Final.

52 (c) Teams to contest Semi Finals and Finals 9.2 APPLICATION (a) Replacement player In a grade or zoned The Semi Finals (unless Where more than one “representative player” is grade if there are: MR8.5b applies) will selected, this replacement rule shall apply to all be: “representative players” so selected, and the same Six (6) teams or more • the first team shall play number of replacement players may be named as the fourth team there are “representative players” selected. Each • the second team shall replacement player shall be specifically paired with play the third team a particular “representative player”. (b) Participation of replacement player in matches and the Final will be In the case where a player is not available for a match contested by: as a result of her selection as per MR 9.1, her club the winner of each shall be permitted to name a player who may or will semi-final:: participate in a lower grade on the same weekend, thereby allowing her to play in more than one match Five (5) teams the second and third during a given round team and the Final will be 9.3 LOWER GRADES contested by: When a replacement for a representative player is from a the team finishing first team in a lower Grade which is playing on the same day will progress directly to as the Grade in which she is to be a replacement, then the final and play the this player is to be treated as a representative player as in winner of the semi final MR 9.1. Four (4) teams None 9.4 CLUBS WITH TEAMS COMPETING IN WCCC and the Final will be AND CV PREMIER CRICKET contested by: For clubs with teams competing in the CV Premier Competition, players from the club’s WCCC team may be first and second team used as representative replacement players. shall contest the final (d) Determination of Twenty20 Match ladder MR10 – Match Protests and In all grades the points gained in Twenty20 matches will be used to rank teams on the Twenty20 ladder. Where Disputes teams are equal on points their relative positions shall be 10.1 Powers determined by team averages. As per MR 13.12, a Final 10.2 Lodgement Requirements only will be played for the Twenty20 Premiership. 10.3 Match in dispute - MyCricket 10.4 Appeal against decision MR9 – Representative 10.5 Protest upheld

Player Replacement 10.1 POWERS This Rule contains the following sections: The WCCP, in conjunction with the WCC Administrator, 9.1 Definition shall have the power to investigate and adjudicate all 9.2 Application protests and disputes arising out of matches. A member 9.3 Lower grades of the WCCP, being a representative of any club involved 9.4 WCCC Clubs with Premier Teams in the protest or dispute, shall not take part in the investigation. 9.1 DEFINITION The term “representative player” shall include any player, manager, or other official appointed to a representative team by the VPSSA, CV, any other state cricket association or Cricket Australia.

53 10.2 LODGEMENT REQUIREMENTS • When given out, move immediately from the field. All protests and disputes to the WCCP must be lodged: • Generally assist the Umpires in carrying out their • with the WCC Administrator in writing duties. • on or before the Tuesday following the protest or • Not indulge in “sledging” of opposition players. dispute • Not verbally or physically abuse opposition players or • with a deposit of One hundred and fifty dollars officials. ($150). This deposit will be refunded unless the • Not use discriminatory or offensive language. protest is deemed to be frivolous. • Clubs shall place all team(s) under control of a Note: The opposition club affected must be furnished responsible person. with a copy of the protest within twenty-four (24) hours of • No alcohol or drugs (prohibited under CA Rules) shall receipt by the WCC Administrator. be consumed by players or match officials during the hours of play. 10.3 MATCH IN DISPUTE - MYCRICKET • Smoking on the playing field during the progress of a Where MyCricket entries for a match are in dispute, match is strictly prohibited. teams should contact their opposition to attempt to • Players shall maintain a standard of dress consistent resolve the problem before utilising the “Match in with the Uniform policy. Dispute” function in MyCricket. Refer also MR 15.2 (b) Failure to comply with Umpires instructions In the event of a Player or Official failing to comply 10.4 APPEAL AGAINST DECISION with the instructions of an Umpire, criticising their Protests against a WCCP decision shall be made to the decisions by words or action, or showing dissent, or WCCC Appeals Panel (refer to Appeals procedure). generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute, the Umpire concerned shall 10.5 PROTEST UPHELD either: If a protest is upheld, the WCCP will apportion a (i) Report the player or official immediately, advising monetary penalty or distibution of the points for the the player or official concerned, the other Umpire and match as outlined in the rules. the player’s Captain as soon as possible. The Umpire shall report the incidents as soon as possible to the Executive of the player’s or official’s team and to the MR11 – Code of Behaviour WCCP who shall take any further action which is This Rule contains the following sections: considered appropriate against the player/s or official/s 11.1 Definition concerned. 11.2 Players and Officials Or 11.3 Captains (ii) Caution the player or official concerned and report 11.4 Umpires the matter to the other Umpire and to the Player’s Captain requesting the latter take action. If this proves 11.1 DEFINITION ineffective, the Umpire shall report the incident as All matches shall be conducted in the true Spirit of the soon as possible to the Executive of the Player’s or game of Cricket. Club Officials, Coaches, Spectators, Officials team and to the WCCP who shall take any Umpires, Captains and Players are requested to adopt further action which is considered appropriate against this code. the Player/s or Official/s concerned. (iii) Where an Umpire has occasion to speak to a player 11.2 PLAYERS AND OFFICIALS about her behaviour, but does not consider it to be so (a) Requirements of Club Players, Members and serious as to warrant reporting under MR 11.2b (i) or Officials (ii), the Umpire shall inform the player it is a caution No player or official shall, during any match, whether only, but it will be officially recorded for the attention on or off the field of play, engage in conduct of the WCCP. The Umpire shall note the caution on unbecoming to the game of cricket. the Umpires Match Report. Should the player have Club Players, Members and Officials shall: three (3) cautions recorded by the Umpires during the • Respect the Umpire(s) and opponents. same season, she will be called before the WCCP to • Not verbally or physically abuse any Umpire. explain her behaviour and be liable to incur a penalty • Not dispute the Umpire’s decision nor react in a as provided by the CV WCCC Rules. threatening or disapproving manner.

54 11.3 CAPTAINS 12.1 DEFAULT HOURS OF PLAY AND INTERVALS Captains shall: • Instruct players to avoid time wasting. Match 1.00 pm • Ensure that incoming and outgoing batters pass on the commences field of play. Match ceases 6.10 pm • Instruct bowlers to return to the start of their run-up (uninterrupted quickly and be ready to bowl without time wasting. match) • Instruct all fielders to move quickly between overs and whenever required to change position, i.e. field setting Interval 30 minutes on completion of and changes undertaken without time wasting. between innings the first innings of the match • Instruct batters that other than in exceptional Drinks interval One per innings normally circumstances they must always be ready to take strike taken at the end of 20 overs when the bowler is ready to start her run up. In case of extreme heat, an • Ensure players conduct themselves in a manner that extra drinks break may be conforms to the traditional image of the game of taken with the agreement cricket. of the Umpire(s) and both captains 11.4 UMPIRES No Umpire shall, during any match, whether on or off the Note: Times of play can be negotiated between field of play, engage in conduct unbecoming to the game competing teams. The WCC Administrator must be of cricket. notified of any time changes at least 10 days prior to the • Umpires shall respect players. match. If teams are unable to agree, the default position • If in the opinion of both captains, the Umpire engages will stand. in conduct unbecoming to the game of cricket, the If play did not commence within fifteen (15) minutes of attendance of the umpire will be dispensed with. the time appointed, without a satisfactory explanation as • Both captains shall forward a report to the WCCC determined by the WCCP, each Club offending shall be Administrator by 4 pm on the following Tuesday. fined the sum of twenty dollars ($20.00). • The WCC Administrator shall refer the reports to the VWCUA Executive. 12.2 ABANDONMENT OF PLAY If play has not commenced within 2.5 hours of scheduled MR12 – One Day Matches commencement of play, thus allowing a minimum of twenty (20) overs per side with a ten (10) minute change This Rule contains the following sections: of innings, the match shall be abandoned the result being 12.1 Default Hours of play and intervals a washout. 12.2 Abandonment of play 12.3 Overs Required to be Bowled 12.3 OVERS REQUIRED TO BE BOWLED 12.4 Duration of the Match 12.5 Innings of Team Batting first Shield Lower 12.6 Innings of Team Batting Second Grades 12.7 Determination of Result Maximum 40 36 12.8 Number of overs per Bowler Overs 12.9 No-balls and Wides (uninterrupted 12.10 Allowable deliveries per over match) 12.11 Declaration 12.12 Voluntary retirement of batter (lowest grade only) Requisite period 140 minutes 140 minutes 12.13 Semi Finals 12.14 Finals

55 The requisite period shall be overs or time, whichever 12.6 INNINGS OF TEAM BATTING SECOND comes first. No extra time will be permitted to make up (a) For the side batting second provided there is no earlier for any time lost, unless, in the opinion of the Umpire(s), termination of its innings the following conditions apply: there has been extenuating circumstances to cause loss of time. Refer MR 4.5 If the innings of … then the team batting the team batting second shall receive 12.4 DURATION OF THE MATCH first: The match finishes as soon as the team batting second has been the same number of overs is either all out for less or equal to the score of the team compulsorily batting first, or passes the score of the team batting first. closed

12.5 INNINGS OF TEAM BATTING FIRST has not been a maximum entitlement of terminated 40 overs only, or 36 overs If…. Then... compulsorily only (36 over match) there is no earlier the innings is compulsorily If the innings … then the target overs termination nor closed on completion of is delayed or which applied when the loss of playing maximum 40 overs or end interrupted for innings was due to start time of requisite period an aggregate of For a 40 over • compulsory closure shall playing time match, play is occur on completion of not exceeding 30 will not be reduced Play interrupted but the adjusted minimum minutes shall continue until the commences within number of overs as target overs are completed 2.5 hours of the calculated at one over scheduled start for each full seven (7) exceeds 30 within the requisite period time minutes lost or the minutes are to be reduced at a rate amended requisite period of one for every three and (Refer Table 1). one half (3 ½) minutes of • The amount of time the aggregate time lost. If allocated for each innings the reduced overs have shall be reduced by half been bowled by 6.40 pm the time lost, and this will the match shall end. be the new amended requisite period. (b) Recoupment of playing time lost • If playing time is lost the cessation time i.e. 6.10 pm For a 36 over • compulsory closure shall shall be advanced by the time lost to a maximum match, play is occur on completion of of thirty (30) minutes before any adjustments with interrupted but the adjusted minimum regards to overs or requisite period are enacted. commences within number of overs as • Where an interruption occurs during an advanced time 2.5 hours of the calculated at one over for of less than thirty (30) minutes, as much as is possible scheduled start each full (8) minutes lost of the advanced time loss shall be recouped by further time. or the amended requisite advancement up to 6.40 pm (Refer Table 2) (c) Suspension of Play • The amount of time If play is not in progress at the adjusted cessation time allocated for each innings as calculated by MR 12.6b, then play shall end. shall be reduced by half the time lost, and this will 12.7 DETERMINATION OF RESULT be the new amended (a) Completed match requisite period. Except as provided for in MR 12.2 or 12.6b the winner shall be the side scoring the greater number of runs, irrespective of wickets lost. If both sides score an equal number of runs, the result shall be a tie, irrespective of wickets lost

56 (b) Adverse conditions (vi) In the second innings play shall continue for the maximum number of re-calculated overs remaining When adverse …then the result shall (if less than 20) if either side decides there is a chance conditions…. be of a result. prevent the side a draw batting second 12.8 NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER from receiving its (a) Minimum number of bowlers to be used allotted overs A minimum of five bowlers are to be used in each innings. If a match is interrupted in the first innings Reduce the a draw if the target score before five bowlers have been used and the innings overs for the side has not been achieved or has ended the same number of bowlers in the second batting second if the side has not been innings may match the overs as in the first innings. dismissed (b) Uninterrupted match In a 40 over match - (c) Target Score • Maximum of ten (10) overs for two bowlers (i) In a Match where an interruption to the innings of the • Maximum of eight (8) overs for two bowlers team batting second occurs, a Target Score, relevant Note: If only one, or no Bowler, bowls the maximum of to the allowable overs shall be determined. To win 10 overs then the remaining overs may be divided in any the match, the team batting second must achieve the format ensuring a minimum of five bowlers are used. Target score. In a 36 over match - Note: Calculation form for Target score is available on • Maximum of nine (9) overs for two bowlers the WCCC website: Umpiring>Forms for Umpires • Maximum of seven (7) overs for two bowlers (ii) The Target Score is calculated from the run rate per Note: If only one, or no Bowler, bowls the maximum over of the team batting first: of 9 overs then the remaining overs may be divided in any format. Calculations (c) Interrupted match – team batting first Run rate team Number of runs In a match where there is a delay to the start, or an batting first = divided by interruption to play in the first innings causes the Overs faced reduction of the number of the allotted overs for both teams to less than the maximum number (40 for Target score = number of overs available Shield or 36 for lower grades) overs will be reduced: to the team batting second • Between one and four overs lost, proportionally from multiplied by bowlers allowed (10 overs) (Shield), or 9 overs (lower run rate of team batting grades). first+ 1 (rounded up to the • Between five and fifteen overs, lost, proportionally nearest whole number) from the bowlers allowed (10 overs) and the bowlers allowed (8 overs) (Shield), or from the bowlers allowed Notes: 9 overs and the bowlers allowed 7 overs (lower • If the reduced overs have been bowled by 6.40pm the grades). match shall end. Example (Shield): • The total maximum of 30 minutes of recoupment must The innings of Team A batting first is interrupted for be utilised before the Target Score is invoked. 49 minutes, thus meaning each innings is reduced to (iii) Should the team batting first be dismissed in less 33 overs than 40 overs, or 36 overs (for a 36 over match) the • One Bowler may now bowl no more than (8) overs remainder shall be deemed to have been received, i.e. • Three bowlers may bowl no more than seven (7) the Target Score shall be calculated using 40 overs. overs (iv) Where the recalculated overs for the team batting Example (Lower grades): second are fewer than 20 completed overs the Target The innings of Team A batting first is interrupted for Score shall be calculated on a minimum of 20 overs. 49 minutes, thus meaning each innings is reduced to (v) The result shall be a draw if the batting team does not 31 overs. achieve the Target Score nor the bowling team dismiss • One bowler may now bowl no more than (8) overs the batting team if the recalculated overs is less than 20 • One bowler may now bowl no more than (7) overs • Two bowlers may bowl no more than (6) overs.

57 Note: When the number of overs is revised during the If the umpire adjudges a delivery to be a wide he shall first innings so both teams have the opportunity to face call and signal Wide ball as soon as the ball passes the the same number of overs, and one or more bowlers striker’s wicket. have already exceeded the revised limit, the same (d) Restriction of fielders on leg side number of bowlers in the second innings may match At the instant of the bowler’s delivery there shall not these overs. be more than five (5) fielders on the leg side. In (d) Interrupted match – team batting second the event of infringement of this law the officially Where the number of overs for the team batting appointed Umpire shall call and signal No Ball. second is revised after the conclusion of the first innings, the number of overs per bowler in the second 12.10 ALLOWABLE DELIVERIES PER OVER innings will be calculated as per Table 2 – 40 Over Overs shall be a maximum of eight (8) balls, regardless of One Day matches, or Table 4 – 36 Over One the number of illegal deliveries, however the final over of Day matches - Maximum number of overs per each innings shall be completed by six (6) legal deliveries bowler. (e) Bowler unable to complete an over 12.11 DECLARATION In the event of a bowler for any reason being unable At any time during a match either side may declare its to complete an over, another bowler will bowl the innings closed remaining balls from the same end. Such part of an 12.12 VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT OF BATTER over will count as a full over as far as each bowler’s (LOWEST GRADE ONLY) limit is concerned. The bowler completing this over Captains shall have the option of voluntarily retiring a will not be allowed to bowl the next over, nor will she batter. In doing so, the captain must immediately inform have bowled the previous over. the umpire. The retired batter will be considered ‘not out’. If all named team members present at the ground 12.9 NO BALLS AND WIDES and able to bat have batted, retired batters may return. (a) Definition and allowance – fast short pitched After a retired batter returns, a player who has not delivery previously batted in the innings may not bat. A bowler shall be allowed to bowl one fast short pitched delivery per over. A fast short pitched delivery 12.13 SEMI FINALS is defined as a ball that would have passed above the (a) General Conditions shoulder height of the batter standing upright at the The match shall be played in accordance with MR 12 crease, but not clearly above the batter’s head. (b) Play abandoned on first day (b) No-ball If no play takes place on the first day of the weekend In the event of the bowler bowling more than one fast of the Semi Final match, play shall be rescheduled to short pitched delivery in an over, the Umpire shall call the following day. and signal a no ball regardless of whether the batter (c) Tied Match or Drawn Result hits the ball. The penalty shall be one run for the Should a result of a match be a tie or draw, then the “No Ball” plus any runs scored from the delivery. Any side which finished in a higher position on the ladder cautionary or other action is to be implemented by the at the conclusion of the Home and Away matches bowler’s end Umpire. Note: This is not a substitute shall proceed to the final. for Law 42.6 which umpires may apply at the time. (d) Substitute fielder (c) Wide The substitute does not need to qualify as per AR 7.8 (i) Any delivery which, after pitching, passes or would have passed over the head height of the striker 12.14 FINALS standing upright at the popping crease shall be called (a) General Conditions a wide. Such a delivery shall be counted in the fast The Final will be played by the teams as determined in short pitched limit of one allowed as in MR12.9 [a] MR 8.5. (ii) If a bowler delivers a ball not being a “no ball”, the • All final matches will be played in accordance with umpire shall adjudge it a wide if any ball passes wide MR 12 at the popping crease. As a guide: • One reserve day shall be scheduled • From off stump 91.5 cm - (3 ft) If play does not commence (i.e. if no ball is bowled) • From leg stump 76 cm (2 ft 6 inches) on the scheduled day, play will be rescheduled to the Note: It is understood in some instances these reserve day margins may be outside the playing surface.

58 (b) Change of ground Note: The default hours of play for the matches will The ground may be changed with the agreement of be mid-afternoon (1) matches. Times of play can the WCC Administrator and consent of both captains. be negotiated between competing teams. The WCC (c) Result Administrator must be notified of any time changes at (i) Should the result of the Final be a draw or abandoned least 10 days prior to the match. If teams are unable to without play the higher ranked team at the conclusion agree, the default position will stand. of the home and away series shall be declared the winner. 13.2 INTERVALS (ii) Should the result of the Final be a tie, the premiership Intervals between innings will be of twenty (20) minutes shall be shared. duration. No drinks intervals are permitted. (d) Equipment in Finals Teams in all Finals to organise and supply their own 13.3 EXTRA TIME equipment – e.g. stumps, bails, boundary markers/ No extra time will be permitted to make up for any time fielding restriction/crease marking paint. Both lost unless in the opinion of the Umpire(s) there has been competing teams must provide First Aid Kits. extenuating circumstances to cause loss of time, and there (e) Substitute fielder is sufficient time taking into consideration the conditions In Finals any team requiring a substitute fielder may of the ground, weather and light so both teams may only use a registered member of that club. The safely complete the quota of overs substitute does not need to qualify as per AR 7.8 13.4 THE MATCH (a) Length of Innings – uninterrupted match MR13 – Twenty20 Matches Each team shall bat for twenty (20) overs unless This Rule contains the following sections: dismissed earlier. 13.1 Hours of play If the team... …then the team 13.2 Intervals 13.3 Extra time batting first is batting second shall 13.4 The Match dismissed in less than be entitled to bat for 13.5 Bowling Restrictions and Procedures twenty (20) overs twenty (20) overs 13.6 Fielding restrictions 13.7 Timed out fielding first fails to batting second shall 13.8 No-balls and Wides bowl the required be entitled to bat for 13.9 “Free Hit” number of overs in twenty (20) overs. 13.10 Result the scheduled time 13.11 Finals for cessation of the first innings 13.1 HOURS OF PLAY Standard scheduled start and cessation times are as (b) Uninterrupted match - Penalty for not bowling follows: overs The team batting will receive an additional six (6) Format Morning Mid- Mid- penalty runs for each over which was not bowled by Afternoon Afternoon the fielding side in the scheduled time. (1) (2) (c) Delayed or interrupted match Should the innings of either team be delayed or First 11am - 1pm - 2.30pm - interrupted, and a recalculation of overs or playing Session 12.15pm 2.15pm 3.45pm time occur, the umpire/s shall advise both captains of Interval 12.15pm - 2.15pm - 3.45pm - the new playing conditions. 12.35pm 2.35pm 4.05pm (d) Team batting first • Interruption to the innings of the team batting first : Second 12.35pm - 2.35pm - 4.05pm - In the event of a delayed start or interruption to play Session 1.50pm 3.50pm 5.20pm during the innings of the side batting first, the Umpire (s) shall reduce the number of overs to be bowled by each side, that number remaining the same for each

59 team. The overs to be bowled in each innings shall bowlers have already exceeded the revised limit, the be reduced by one over for each seven (7) complete same number of bowlers in the second innings may minutes of the time lost. The amount of time match these overs. e.g. The revised limit is two (2) allocated for each innings shall be reduced by half the overs, but one bowler has bowled four (4) and time lost. another three (3). In the second innings one bowler • Constitutes a match: may bowl four (4) overs and another may three (3), If delays, or interruption to play, in the innings of no other may bowl more than two (2). the team batting first exceeds 90 minutes, then the interval shall be reduced to 10 minutes, leaving both teams a minimum of 35 minutes each [if available] to 13.6 FIELDING RESTRICTIONS bowl 10 overs (a) Boundary and Fielding restriction circle - (e) Interruptions to the innings of the side batting dimension second The boundary will be marked, where possible at no In the event of an interruption to play which prevents more than 45 metres from the centre of the pitch. the team batting second from receiving the same Two semi circles shall be drawn on the field of play number of overs as the team batting first, the Umpire with a radius of 23 metres from the middle stump at (s) shall reduce the number of overs to be faced in the either end of the pitch. The ends of the semi-circle second innings by one over for every three and one shall be joined to the other by a straight line drawn on half (3.5) complete minutes of time lost the same side of the pitch. (f) Match abandoned (b) Marking of boundary and fielding restriction Prior to the completion of the innings of the team circle batting first should a re-calculation in an interrupted The boundary shall be marked as per MR 5.6. The match result in less than 10 overs being available to fielding restriction circle shall be clearly marked by a each team the match shall be abandoned. white line, white discs or white dots. The discs/dots shall be a minimum of 25 in number and no less than 13.5 BOWLING RESTRICTIONS AND about seven (7) metres apart PROCEDURES (c) Fielders on the leg side (a) Over allocation per bowler (uninterrupted At the instant of delivery there shall be no more match) than five (5) fielders on the leg side. In the event No bowler may bowl more than four (4) overs. of infringement of this law the officially appointed (b) Allowable Deliveries per over Umpire shall call and signal No Ball. Overs shall be a maximum of eight (8) balls, (d) Restrictions on the placement of fielders regardless of the number of illegal deliveries, however The number of fielders allowed outside the fielding the final over of each innings shall be completed by restriction circle in each innings is as follows six (6) legal deliveries (irrespective of any reduction in overs): (c) Over allocation per bowler (interrupted match) In a match where there is a delay to the start, or an interruption to play in the first innings causes the Overs Fielders outside the circle reduction of the number of the allotted overs for both 1 –5 Two (2) teams to less than twenty (20) • no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the 6 – 10 Three (3) allotted overs. 11 -15 Four (4) • When the overs are not divisible by five, an additional over shall be allowed to the minimum number of 16 – 20 Five (5) bowlers necessary to make up the balance. e.g. In a twelve (12) over match, two bowlers may bowl three (e) Fielding Restriction infringement (3) overs, and no other bowler may bowl more than Either Umpire shall call and signal “no-ball” for two (2) overs. infringement of MR 13.6(d) • When the number of overs is revised during the first innings such that both teams have the opportunity to face the same number of overs, and one or more

60 13.7 TIMED OUT whichever batter is facing. If the delivery for the free Law 40 will apply. The incoming batter must be in hit is not a legitimate delivery (any kind of no ball or a position to take guard or for her partner to be ready wide ball), then the subsequent delivery will become a to receive the next ball within one and one half (1 ½) “free hit” for whichever batter is facing it. The Umpire minutes of the fall of the previous wicket. The incoming will advise the on strike batter of the “free hit”. batter is expected to be near the boundary and to jog to (b) Foot fault no-ball the wicket. Should a foot fault no ball occur on the 8th delivery of an over the requirement for this no ball shall be invoked 13.8 NO-BALLS AND WIDES immediately and the bowler shall bowl a further 9th ball (a) Definition and allowance – fast short pitched in that over. Should another illegal delivery (wide or no delivery ball) occur the over shall continue until the free hit has A bowler shall be allowed to bowl one fast short been utilized. pitched delivery per over. A fast short pitched delivery (c) Dismissed from a “free hit” is defined as a ball that would have passed above the For any free hit the striker may only be dismissed shoulder height of the batter standing upright at the under the circumstances that apply to a no ball, even crease, but not clearly above the batter’s head. if the delivery for the “free hit” is called a wide ball (b) No-ball (d) Field changes In the event of the bowler bowling more than one fast Field changes will only be permitted for a “free hit” short pitched delivery in an over, the Umpire shall call delivery where a different batter is on strike for the and signal a no ball regardless of whether the batter “free hit” delivery hits the ball. The penalty shall be one run for the “No Ball” plus any runs scored from the delivery. Any 13.10 RESULT cautionary or other action is to be implemented by the (a) Teams receiving equal overs bowler’s end Umpire. Note: This is not a substitute When there is no interruption after play has for Law 42.6 which umpires may apply at the time. commenced and when both sides have had the (c) Wide opportunity to bat for the same agreed number of (i) Any delivery which, after pitching, passes or would overs, the team scoring the higher number of runs have passed over the head height of the striker (including penalty runs as per MR 13.4[b]) shall be standing upright at the popping crease shall be called the winner. The result will be a tie, irrespective of a wide. Such a delivery shall be counted in the fast wickets lost, if the same number of runs have been short pitched limit of one allowed as in MR 12.9 (a) scored. (ii) If a bowler delivers a ball not being a “no ball”, the (b) Team batting second receiving less overs than umpire shall adjudge it a wide if any ball passes wide team batting first at the popping crease. As a guide: Where there is a reduction of overs so the team • From off stump 91.5 cm - (3 ft) batting first faces a minimum of ten (10) overs and the • From leg stump 76 cm (2 ft 6 inches) number of overs in the second innings is reduced to Note: It is understood in some instances these less than ten (10) and both captains agree a win is not margins may be outside the playing surface. possible, the match shall be declared a “no result” If the umpire adjudges a delivery to be a wide he shall (c) Target Score call and signal Wide ball as soon as the ball passes the (i) In a Match where an interruption to the innings of the striker’s wicket. team batting second occurs, a Target Score, relevant d. Restriction of fielders on leg side to the allowable overs shall be determined. To win At the instant of the bowler’s delivery there shall not the match, the team batting second must achieve the be more than five (5) fielders on the leg side. In Target score. the event of infringement of this law the officially Note: Calculation form for Target score is available on appointed Umpire shall call and signal No Ball. the WCCC website: Umpiring>Forms for Umpires

13.9 “FREE HIT” (ii) The Target Score is calculated from the run rate per (a) No ball foot fault– free hit over of the team batting first: The delivery following a no-ball called for a foot fault (Laws of Cricket 21.5) shall be a “free hit” for

61 Calculations MR14 – Scorers and Run rate team Number of runs Scorebooks batting first = divided by 14.1 Scorebooks Overs faced 14.2 Provision of scorers Target score = number of overs available 14.3 No-balls and wides to the team batting second multiplied by 14.1 SCOREBOOKS run rate of team batting Clubs will use the CV supplied WCCC Scorebook in first+ 1 (rounded up to the all matches. In conjunction with the Umpire(s), Team nearest whole number) Captains (or delegates) are responsible for checking their own and the opposition scorebook for agreeance and the (iii) Should the team batting first be dismissed in less than match result and must sign and print their name in the 20 overs the remainder shall be deemed to have been space provided. Refer also AR8.6. received, i.e. the Target Score shall be calculated using 20 overs. 14.2 PROVISION OF SCORER (iv) Where the recalculated overs for the team batting Each team must provide a competent scorer. Any team second are fewer than 10 completed overs the Target not having a scorer during their fielding innings are Score shall be calculated on a minimum of 10 overs. permitted to ask for a scorer from the opposition as (v) The result shall be a “no result” if the batting team needed. does not achieve the Target Score nor the bowling team dismiss the batting team if the recalculated overs 14.3 NO-BALLS AND WIDES is less than 10 The scorer shall debit against the bowler no-balls and wides (d) End of Play progressively. Refer Law 21.16 (Runs resulting from a no Once a result is achieved play will end. ball – how scored) and Law 22.7 (Runs resulting from a wide – how scored) 13.11 FINALS (a) General Conditions • The two highest ranked teams at the completion of MR15 – Match Results the Twenty20 series shall play in the Final This Rule contains the following sections: • All Finals will be played in accordance with MR 13 15.1 Submission of match results - MyCricket (b) Ground 15.2 Match result/details in dispute The Final will be played on a ground nominated by 15.3 Naming teams for forfeits or multiple byes the WCC Administrator. 15.4 Scorebooks must be signed (c) Result (i) Should the result of the Final be a no result or 15.1 SUBMISSION OF MATCH RESULTS – abandoned without play the higher ranked team on MYCRICKET the Twenty20 ladder shall be declared the winner. Team Deadline PENALTY (ii) Should the result of the Final be a tie, the premiership Requirement (for missing shall be shared. deadline) (d) Equipment in Finals Teams in all Finals to organise and supply their own Both Teams Prior to start Twenty equipment – e.g. stumps, bails, boundary markers/ • Select teams of match dollars fielding restriction/crease marking paint. Both ($20.00) competing teams must provide First Aid Kits. (e) Substitute fielder Home Team 12 midnight Twenty The substitute does not need to qualify as per AR 7.8 • Match result on match day dollars ($20.00)

62 Fielder Home Team 12 midday Twenty At all times when fielding in a position closer than • Own scorecards on Monday dollars 7 metres (unless otherwise approved by an umpire • Captain’s Report ($20.00) in their discretion) from the batsman’s position on the Away team: 12 midday on Twenty popping crease on a middle stump line (such as short • Own scorecards Monday dollars leg or silly point), with the exception of any fielding • Confirm or dispute ($20.00) position behind square of the wicket on the off-side, result the fielder must wear a helmet with a faceguard. The • Captain’s Report match umpires will not allow the match to continue during any period in which a fielder fails to wear 15.2 MATCH RESULT/DETAILS IN DISPUTE a helmet when required by this playing condition. Where a match result or the batting figures, bowling Batsman figures or any catches, stumpings or run-outs are in At all times when batting against a fast-paced bowler dispute the WCC Administrator will notify the affected a batsman must wear a helmet with a faceguard. Clubs. The WCC Administrator will resolve the dispute in The match umpires shall be responsible for ensuring consultation with the WCCP and will notify the clubs of that a helmet is worn when required by this playing the resolution of the dispute. condition. The match umpires will not allow the match to continue during any period in which a 15.3 NAMING TEAMS FOR FORFEITS OR batsman fails to wear a helmet when required by MULTIPLE BYES this playing condition. If a team receives a forfeit or its second or third bye it is • It is advisable that a hat or cap (with the peak worn responsible for listing the players who would have played forward) and long sleeve shirt be worn during all in this match on the MyCricket, but a players list for the matches. opposition is not required. In the case of a washout, • Thigh pads - if worn must be under pants both teams are responsible for a players list of their own team on MyCricket. The purpose of listing players is for averages qualifications (seeAR 8.) Note: Do not list MR 17 - Changes to Match players who were named in other teams for the Club in Rules the same weekend. Match Rules can only be deleted, amended or added to for the betterment and convenience of match play. 15.4 SCOREBOOKS MUST BE SIGNED Both Captains must sign both innings in the opposition Such deletions, amendments or additions can be scorebook to indicate they agree with the result as proposed via the Rules/Feedback link on the WCCC recorded. website by the 31st May. Notice of proposals and whether they are recommended by the WCCP, will then be MR 16 – Protective supplied to all clubs electronically for voting. Voting will close on the 31st July and the outcome will be forwarded Equipment to all clubs electronically within fourteen days. • Both batting pads and both gloves must be worn during all matches and practices. Wicket Keeper Calculator Tables - Delayed At all times when wicket-keeping up to the stumps, Starts & Interruptions To Play the wicket-keeper must wear a helmet with a faceguard. The match umpires shall be responsible Key for ensuring that a helmet is worn when required by this playing condition. The match umpires will not PML Playing Minutes Lost allow the match to continue during any period in EXP Expiry time of 1st requisite period which a wicket-keeper fails to wear a helmet when required by this playing condition. OVS Adjusted minimum overs LRP Length of 2nd period in minutes

63 TABLE 1 – Adjusted minimum overs - 40 over match

PML OVS EXP LRP PML OVS EXP LRP 1-3 40 3.21 139 76 30 3.58 102 4-5 40 3.22 138 77 29 3.58 102 6 40 3.23 137 78-79 29 3.59 101 7 39 3.23 137 80-81 29 4.00 100 8-9 39 3.24 136 82-83 29 4.01 99 10-11 39 3.25 135 84-85 28 4.02 98 12-13 39 3.26 134 86-87 28 4.03 97 14-15 38 3.28 133 88-89 28 4.04 96 16-17 38 3.28 132 90 28 4.05 95 18-19 38 3.29 131 91 27 4.05 95 20 38 3.30 130 92-93 27 4.06 94 21 37 3.30 130 94-95 27 4.07 93 22-23 37 3.31 129 96-97 27 4.08 92 24-25 37 3.32 128 98-99 26 4.09 91 26-27 37 3.33 127 100-101 26 4.10 90 28-29 36 3.34 126 102-103 26 4.11 89 30-31 36 3.35 125 104 26 4.12 88 32-33 36 3.36 124 105 25 4.13 87 34 36 3.37 123 106-107 25 4.14 86 35 35 3.37 123 108-109 25 4.15 85 36-37 35 3.38 122 110-111 25 4.16 84 38-39 35 3.39 121 112-113 24 4.17 83 40-41 35 3.40 120 114-115 24 4.18 82 42-43 34 3.41 119 116-117 24 4.19 81 44-45 34 3.42 118 118 24 4.19 81 46-47 34 3.43 117 119 23 4.20 80 48 34 3.44 116 120-121 23 4.21 79 49 33 3.44 116 122-123 23 4.22 78 50-51 33 3.45 115 124-125 23 4.23 77 52-53 33 3.46 114 126-127 22 4.24 76 54-55 33 3.47 113 128-129 22 4.25 75 56-57 32 3.48 112 130-131 22 4.26 74 58-59 32 3.49 111 132 22 4.26 74 60-61 32 3.50 110 133 21 4.27 73 62 32 3.51 109 134-135 21 4.28 72 63 31 3.51 109 136-137 21 4.29 71 64-65 31 3.52 108 138-139 21 4.30 70 66-67 31 3.53 107 140 20 4.31 69 68-69 31 3.54 106 141-142 20 4.32 68 70-71 30 3.55 105 143-144 20 4.33 67 72-73 30 3.56 104 145-146 20 4.44 66 74-75 30 3.57 103

64 TABLE 2 – Adjusted minimum overs - 36 over match

PML OVS EXP LRP PML OVS EXP LRP 1 - 3 36 3.21 139 70 - 71 28 3.55 105 4 - 5 36 3.22 138 72 - 73 27 3.56 104 6 36 3.23 137 74 - 75 27 3.57 103 7 36 3.23 137 76 27 3.58 102 8 - 9 35 3.24 136 77 27 3.58 102 10 - 11 35 3.25 135 78 - 79 27 3.59 101 12 - 13 35 3.26 134 80 - 81 26 4.00 100 14 - 15 35 3.27 133 82 - 83 26 4.01 99 16 - 17 34 3.28 132 84 - 85 26 4.02 98 18 - 19 34 3.29 131 86 - 87 26 4.03 97 20 34 3.30 130 88 - 89 25 4.04 96 21 34 3.30 130 90 25 4.05 95 22 - 23 34 3.31 129 91 25 4.05 95 24 - 25 33 3.32 128 92 - 93 25 4.06 94 26 - 27 33 3.33 127 94 - 95 25 4.07 93 28 - 29 33 3.34 126 96 - 97 24 4.08 92 30 - 31 33 3.35 125 98 - 99 24 4.09 91 32 - 33 32 3.36 124 100 - 101 24 4.10 90 34 32 3.37 123 102 - 103 24 4.11 89 35 32 3.37 123 104 23 4.12 88 36 - 37 32 3.38 122 105 23 4.13 87 38 - 39 32 3.39 121 106 - 107 23 4.14 86 40 - 41 31 3.40 120 108 - 09 23 4.15 85 42 - 43 31 3.41 119 110 - 111 23 4.16 84 44 - 45 31 3.42 118 112 - 113 22 4.17 83 46 - 47 31 3.43 117 114 - 115 22 4.18 82 48 30 3.44 116 116 - 117 22 4.19 81 49 30 3.44 116 118 22 4.19 81 50 - 51 30 3.45 115 119 22 4.20 80 52 - 53 30 3.46 114 120 - 121 21 4.21 79 54 - 55 30 3.47 113 122 - 123 21 4.22 78 56 - 57 29 3.48 112 124 - 125 21 4.23 77 58 - 59 29 3.49 111 126 - 127 21 4.24 76 60 - 61 29 3.50 110 128 - 129 20 4.25 75 62 29 3.51 109 130 - 131 20 4.26 74 63 29 3.51 109 132 20 4.26 74 64 - 65 28 3.52 108 133 20 4.27 73 66 - 67 28 3.53 107 134 - 135 20 4.28 72 68 - 69 28 3.54 106

65 TABLE 3 – Maximum overs per bowler - 40 over match Overs Lost Per Innings Maximum Overs Bowler 1 Bowler 2 Bowler 3 Bowler 4 Bowler 5 1 10 9 8 8 4 2 9 9 8 8 4 3 9 8 8 8 4 4 8 8 8 8 4 5 8 8 8 7 4 6 8 8 7 7 4 7 8 7 7 7 4 8 7 7 7 7 4 9 7 7 7 6 4 10 7 7 6 6 4 11 7 6 6 6 4 12 6 6 6 6 4 13 6 6 6 5 4 14 6 6 5 5 4 15 6 5 5 5 4 16 5 5 5 5 4 17 5 5 5 4 4 18 5 5 4 4 4 19 5 4 4 4 4 20 4 4 4 4 4

66 TABLE 4 – Maximum overs per bowler - 36 over match Overs Lost Per Innings Maximum Overs Bowler 1 Bowler 2 Bowler 3 Bowler 4 Other Bowler(s) 1 9 8 7 7 4 2 8 8 7 7 4 3 8 7 7 7 4 4 7 7 7 7 4 5 7 7 7 6 4 6 7 7 6 6 4 7 7 6 6 6 4 8 6 6 6 6 4 9 6 6 6 5 4 10 6 6 5 5 4 11 6 5 5 5 4 12 5 5 5 5 4 13 5 5 5 4 4 14 5 5 4 4 4 15 5 4 4 4 4 16 4 4 4 4 4

67 WCCC Premiers 2017-18 WCCC Awards 2017-18

Shield Jill Crowther Award One Day Best Administered Club Frankston Mt Martha Spirit of Cricket Award Shield Geelong Twenty 20 Frank McDonald Award Frankston Most Promising Schoolgirl Fiona Jenkinson (Essendon Maribyrnong North West Park/Williamstown Congs) One Day Bob Templeton Award Craigieburn Shield Final Umpires Matt Nimmervoll & David Peers North West Twenty 20 Pioneers Award for Outstanding Services to Women’s Cricket Hoppers Crossing Pamela Allen South East One Day U18 Most Valuable Kingston Heath Players 2017-18

South East Shield Twenty 20 Merinda Hale Kingston Heath Mt Martha North West Madalyn Smith Hoppers Crossing South East Kylee White Skye

68 WCCC Averages 2017-18

Shield Batting Brodie Whitmore Brighton District – 554 Runs | Ave 92.33 Bowling Natalie Crosby Frankston – 20 Wickets | Ave 8.45 Wicket-Keeping Allison Baker Frankston – 12 Dismissals North West Batting Candace Hulett Melton Centrals – 536 Runs | Ave 536.0 Bowling Taylah Logie Craigieburn – 25 Wickets | Ave 6.04 Wicket-Keeping Brianna Herman Hoppers Crossing – 10 Dismissals South East Batting Sajani Wijekoon Monash University – 355 Runs | Ave 71.0 Bowling Rachael O Hunt Skye – 20 Wickets | Ave 6.20 Wicket-Keeping Michelle Jones Bayswater Park – 14 Dismissals

69 Player of the Final 2017-18 Player of the Season 2017-18

Shield One Day One Day Aimee Mellford Shield Laura Jackson Frankston Edinburgh Twenty 20 Cayla Emery South East Sajani Wijekoon Frankston Monash University North West North Candace Hulett West Melton Centrals One Day Rebecca Lines Craigieburn Twenty 20 Twenty 20 Brianna Herman Shield Aimee Mellford Hoppers Crossing South East Frankston South East Shield Clare Traill One Day Tonicha Heaton North Edinburgh Kingston Heath West Twenty 20 Donna Gouldthorp South Nikki Shaw Kingston Heath Dingley

East Haylee Landi Ringwood North Emma Collard Monash University West Bernadette Elso Altona Rooster

70 Team of the Season 2017-18

Allison Baker Laura Jackson Wicket-Keeper Edinburgh Frankston Sajani Wijekoon Aimee Mellford Monash University Frankston Hannah Bailes Brodie Whitmore Kingston Heath Brighton District Catherine Grant Linda Machin Melbourne University Monash University Natalie Crosby Candace Hulett Captain

Melton Centrals Frankston

Emma Collard Amanda Morrison

Melbourne University Launching Place United

71 WBBL03 Fixture

DATE VENUE

Sat 1 Dec v CitiPower Centre (MEL) Sat 1 Dec v Melbourne Stars CitiPower Centre (MEL) Sun 2 Dec v CitiPower Centre (MEL) Sun 2 Dec Melbourne Renegades v CitiPower Centre (MEL) Fri 7 Dec Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers Sat 8 Dece Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers CitiPower Centre (MEL) Sat 8 Dec Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Stars West Park Oval (BURNIE) Sat 8 Dec Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers North Sydney Oval Sat 8 Dec Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder North Sydney Oval Sun 9 Dec Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Renegades TBC Sun 9 Dec Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes West Park Oval (BURNIE) Sun 9 Dec Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat North Sydney Oval Sat 15 Dec Melbourne Stars v Perth Scorchers (MEL) Sat 15 Dec Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder Blundstone Arena Sat 15 Dec Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers Blundstone Arena Sun 6 Dec Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers Blundstone Arena Sun 16 Dec Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat TBC Sun 16 Dec Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars Casey Fields (MEL) Sun 16 Dec Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes Blundstone Arena Tues 18 Dec Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers Blundstone Arena Wed 19 Dec Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat Gabba± Fri 21 Dec Sydney Thunder v Hobart Hurricanes TBC Fri 21 Dec Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers TBC Sat 22 Dec Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat SCG Sat 22 Dec Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades WACA Ground Sun 23 Dec Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers Hurstville Oval (SYD) Sun 23 Dec Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers WACA Ground Sun 23 Dec Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars * Mon 24 Dec Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder Spotless Stadium

72 Wed 26 Dec Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat Optus Stadium* Thurs 27 Dec Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades SCG Fri 28 Dec Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers Hurstville Oval (SYD) Sat 29 Dec Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars Marvel Stadium Sat 29 Dec Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder Lilac Hill (PER) Sun 30 Dec Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat UTAS Stadium* (LST) Sun 30 Dec Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers Lilac Hill (PER) Mon 31 Dec Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes UTAS Stadium (LST) Mon 31 Dec Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers Adelaide Oval* Tues 1 Jan Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades MCG Wed 2 Jan Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers Spotless Stadium* Thurs 3 Jan Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes TBC Sat 5 Jan Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars Blacktown Int Sportspark (SYD) Sat 5 Jan Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Strikers Harrup Park (MACKAY) Sun 6 Jan Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder Bankstown Oval (SYD) Sun 6 Jan Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades Harrup Park (MACKAY) Sun 6 Jan Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers Lilac Hill (PER) Tues 8 Jan Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes (ADL) Tues 8 Jan Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades Spotless Stadium* Wed , 9 Jan Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers Karen Rolton Oval (ADL) Thurs 10 Jan Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars Gabba* Sat 12 Jan Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers (ASP) Sat 12 Jan Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades CitiPower Centre (MEL) Sat 12 Jan Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder Cazaly's Stadium (CAIRNS) Sun13 Jan Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers Traeger Park (ASP) Sun 13 Jan Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers TBC Mon 14 Jan Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers MCG* Sat 19 Jan TBC v TBC TBC Sat 19 Jan TBC v TBC TBC Sat 26 Jan TBC v TBC TBC

73 Australian Women’s For more information visit cricket.com.au DATE VENUE Sun 22 Oct Australia v England Brisbane (1st ODI) Thu 26 Oct Australia v England Coffs Harbour (2nd ODI) Sun 29 Oct Australia v England Coffs Harbour (3rd ODI) Thu 09 - Sun 12 Nov Australia v England N Sydney (Test) Fri 17 Nov Australia v England N Sydney (1st T20) Sun 19 Nov Australia v England Canberra (2nd T20) Tue 21 Nov Australia v England Canberra (3rd T20)

Women’s National Cricket League Fixture For more information visit cricket.com.au DATE VENUE Fri 06 Oct New South Wales v Queensland Blacktown Fri 06 Oct South Australia v Western Australia Adelaide Oval #2 Fri 06 Oct ACT v Victoria Manuka Sat 07 Oct Tasmania v Western Australia Adelaide Oval #2 Sun 08 Oct ACT v Queensland Manuka Sun 08 Oct New South Wales v Victoria Blacktown Sun 08 Oct South Australia v Tasmania Adelaide Oval #2 Sat 25 Nov Queensland v South Australia Frankston Sat 25 Nov Victoria v Tasmania MCG Sat 25 Nov Western Australia v New South Wales Murdoch Uni, Perth Sun 26 Nov New South Wales v ACT Murdoch Uni, Perth Mon 27 Nov Queensland v Tasmania Frankston Mon 27 Nov Victoria v South Australia MCG Mon 27 Nov Western Australia v ACT Murdoch Uni, Perth Fri 16 Feb Tasmania v New South Wales Lindisfarne Fri 16 Feb South Australia v ACT Kingston Fri 16 Feb Queensland v Victoria AB Field Sat 17 Feb Victoria v Western Australia AB Field Sun 18 Feb New South Wales v South Australia Lindisfarne Sun 18 Feb Tasmania v ACT Kingston Sun 18 Feb Queensland v Western Australia AB Field Sat 24 Feb WNCL Final TBC

74 Notes

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