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CHRISTCHURCH METROPOLITAN (METRO) CRICKET ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Andrew McKenzie Ric Horsfall (Chairman) Maria Fahey (Magicians) Bruce Findlay (CCA) Rob Dixon Keryn Ambler (CMCA) Fergus Smith Mike Fisher (CMCA) Aaron Johnstone YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP (YAG) CMCA (METRO) CONTACT PERSONNEL c/- PO Box 36.282, Christchurch Mike Harvey Dave Grocott General Manager Mike Johnston Bus 03 281 8949 Ben McCord Mob 0274 476 073 Warren Lidstone [email protected] Fergus Smith Matt Parr Mike Fisher Dion Ebrahim (CCA) Operations Manager Keryn Ambler (CMCA) Bus 03 281 8961 Mike Fisher (CMCA) Mob 027 286 0419 [email protected] CANTERBURY CRICKET UMPIRES AND Keryn Ambler SCORERS ASSOCIATION (CCUSA) Development Manager c/- PO Box 8855, Riccarton, Christchurch Bus 03 281 8963 8440 Mob 021 874 093 President [email protected] Gavin Fantastic Mob 021 182 5992 General enquiries 03 281 8948 [email protected]

CANTERBURY CRICKET CONTACTS CHRISTCHURCH JUNIOR CRICKET Jeremy Curwin (Chief Executive Officer) ASSOCIATION (CJCA) [email protected] c/- PO Box 8891, Christchurch Trudy Anderson (Operations Manager) Mike Dunlop (President) [email protected] Rob Wilkinson (General Manager) [email protected] WOMEN’S ADVISORY GROUP (WAG) (027)6644999 c/-PO Box 36.282, Christchurch CODE OF CONDUCT COMMISSIONERS Wendy Edge Metropolitan Sarah Asmussen Mark Bond (Convenor) Nicki Turner Lee Robinson Linda Pettigrew Peter Doody Richard McGuire Andrew McCormick

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METRO MATCH RELATED DISPUTES CLUB CRICKET CONTACT PROCESS During each Saturday, a Metro contact Any complaints or disputes arising out (Mike Fisher) will be available and on call of or in connection with any competition to answer any concern regarding Club and matches shall be made in writing on club Youth cricket. letterhead, from the club involved, to Metro In the event of a dispute between the no later than 72 hours following the captains in a match without officiallyap- occurrence of the matter complained of or pointed disputed. It is, however, the duty of every umpires, this official is to be in the first instance, before making contacted. He will visit the ground in an official complaint, to make every possible question and his decision will be final. endeavour to resolve the matter with his Mike Fisher – 027 286 0419 opposing Captain before leaving the field of play in any match.

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3.15.2 PLAYER CONDUCT g. Players must exercise self-discipline h. Players must not use inappropriate language i. Players must respect their opponent j. Players must accept the decision of the 2018/19 umpire

3.15.3 FAIR AND UNFAIR PLAY k. Mankadding is an unacceptable prac- tice in matches under the jurisdiction of 3.15 CODE OF BEHAVIOUR the CMCA and Canterbury Cricket This Code should be read in conjunction l. Excessive appealing and gesture is with Section 1 of the CMCA Handbook; unacceptable namely, respecting the Spirit of the m. Umpires are expected to carry out Game, player conduct and the role of the their role in an honest and impartial team captain. manner n. There is to be no time-wasting during 3.15.1 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE drinks breaks CAPTAIN a. Discuss with the opposition captain 3.15.4 CRICKET ETIQUETTE the playing conditions of the match o. The umpires should lead the fielding b. Check the scorebook between innings team onto the field followed by the batsmen to ensure it is accurate and each side p. The batsman should be ready to ac- understands the target score cept the bowler’s as he reaches c. Before leaving the ground both cap- his mark tains must be in agreement to the result q. Each team should acknowledge the of the match, with the winning team to other team’s or player’s performance dur- enter the result with full scoreboards ing and at the end of the innings/match where applicable. d. The captain is responsible for player 3.15.5 GENERAL and supporter behaviour including the r. Cricket should be played for enjoy- use ofalcohol. ment with positive interaction between e. No alcohol is to be taken onto the players and team throughout the dura- field of play by player, umpire or sup- tion of the match porters. s. Treat you opponent as you would wish f. He must ensure that all rubbish is to be treated removed from their team area and taken t. Maintain high standards of behaviour away or placed in the CCC bins. and dress u. Recognise the importance and value of our volunteers

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CONTENTS 2.11.5. No ball – Free hit (1-Day Cricket) 15 1. The Laws of Cricket 7 2.12. Wides (1-Day Cricket) 15 1.1. Laws 7 2.13. Penalty Runs 16 1.2. The Spirit of Cricket 7 2.14. Bowler attempting to out non- 1.2.1. Responsibility of captains 7 striker before delivery (Mankad) 16 1.2.2. Player Conduct 7 2.15. Runners 16 1.2.3. Umpires response to player conduct 7 2.16. Substitutes 16 1.2.4. Fair and Unfair Play 7 1.2.5. The umpires are authorised to 3. Administration Rules 17 intervene in cases of: 7 3.1. Penalties 17 1.2.6. The Spirit of the Game involves 3.2. Playing dates scheduled 17 respect for: 7 3.3. Entry fees 17 1.2.7. It is against the Spirit of the Game: 7 3.4. Grounds 17 1.3. Violence 8 3.5. Grading of Teams 17 1.4. Players 8 3.6. Two teams in the Same Grade 17 1.5. LBW - Player umpires 8 3.7. Simultaneous Matches 17 1.6. Number of leg-side fieldsmen 8 3.8. Player playing unfairly out of grade 17 1.7. The Toss 8 3.9. Replacements 18 1.8. Intervals (in accordance with Law 11) 8 3.10. One-day Final Eligibility 19 1.9. Bowler breaking down - 3.11. Transfers (Club Cricket Only) 20 Incomplete overs 8 3.12. Defaults 20 1.10. Throwing 8 3.13. Cancellations 21 1.11. Drinks 9 3.14. Dress and Behaviour 21 1.12. Striker in protected area 9 3.15. Code of Behaviour 21 1.13. Definitions 9 3.15.1. Responsibility of the captain 21 3.15.2. Player conduct 22 2. Local Playing Conditions 10 3.15.3. Fair and unfair play 22 2.1. Fitness of pitch, ground, weather 3.15.4. Cricket Etiquette 22 and light 10 3.15.5. General 22 2.2. Stumps and Ground Presentation 10 3.16. Sponsorship 22 2.3. Use of covers 10 3.17. Results 22 2.4. Artificial Pitches 11 3.18. Points and competitions 23 2.5. Overlapping Boundaries 11 3.19. Pitch and Umpire Reports 23 2.6. Hours of Play 12 3.20. Hadlee Trophy and Umpires Trophy 23 2.7. Play interrupted by rain (2-day 3.21. Draw 23 matches) 13 3.22. Duration of Matches 23 2.8. Declarations (2-day matches) 13 3.23. Overseas Players 23 2.9. Balls 14 3.24. Petersen Shield (for Premier Clubs 2.10. The use of the new ball 14 Only) 23 2.11. No Ball 14 3.25. Melhuish Shield 24 2.11.1. The Feet - Law 21.5 14 3.26. Challenge Trophy 24 2.11.2. The bowling of fast short-pitched balls 14 3.27. Chairman’s Cup 24 2.11.3. The bowling of high, full-pitched balls 15 3.28. Umpires 25 2.11.4. Bowler breaking in 3.29. Composition of Teams 25 delivering ball 15 3.30. Metropolitan Men Club Premier Team of the Season 25

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4. Morning Grades - Men 26 6.4. All 2-day matches where there is 4.1. Commencement of Play: Naming of no play on the first day 37 Teams, the Toss and Late Starting 26 6.5. Bowling Restrictions for Players 4.2. Time wasting 26 Under 19 and Under 17 37 4.3. Competition Points 26 6.6. Age Restrictions 38 4.4. Playing time lost 27 6.7 2nd Grade 38 4.5. Over Rates - Premiership, 6.8. Youth Grade 38 Championship and Div 1 27 6.9. Year 10 Grade 38 4.6. Penalties 27 6.10. Year 9A Grade 38 4.7. Recalculation of Overs (Playing 6.11. Year 9B Grade 39 time lost) 28 6.12. Year 9C Grade 39 4.8. Last hour of the match -17 Overs 6.13. Umpires 39 required 28 6.14. Points 40 4.9. Men Division 2 - 2-Day 6.15. Follow-on 40 Competition 28 6.16. Fielding Restrictions 40 4.9.1. Playing Conditions 28 6.17. Use of Helmets 40 4.9.2. Over Rates 29 6.18. Balls 40 4.9.3. Compulsory Declaration 29 6.19. Limitation of Overs for Pace Bowlers 41 4.9.4. Playing Time Lost 29 4.10. One-Day Matches 30 7. Women’s Cricket 42 4.10.1. Coloured Clothing 30 7.1. Umpiring 42 4.10.2. Competition Format 30 7.1.1. Premier grades 42 4.10.3. Hours of Play 31 7.1.2. Division 1 42 4.10.4. Bonus Point (Morning Grades) 31 7.1.3. Division 2 42 4.10.5. Length of Innings (In Premiership) 31 7.2. Wide Bowling 42 4.10.6. Delayed starts or when play is 7.3. Fast short pitch bowling 42 suspended 31 7.4. Bonus Points 42 4.10.7. The Result 32 7.5. Scorebooks 42 4.10.8. Number of overs per bowler 32 7.6. Premier Women’s Grade 42 4.10.9. Fielding Restrictions 32 7.6.1. Player Eligibility 42 4.11. Twenty 20 Matches 33 7.6.2. Covers 43 7.6.3. Hours of play 43 5. Afternoon Grades - Men: 35 7.7. Premier Women’s Grade - 1-Day 5.1. No Ball 35 Competition 43 5.2. Overs 35 7.7.1. Fielding Restrictions 43 5.3. Points 35 7.7.2. Number of overs per bowler 44 5.4. Late Arrival 35 7.7.3. Length of Innings 44 5.5. Presidents Grade 35 7.7.4. Time wasting 44 5.6. Cavaliers Twenty20 Grade 36 7.7.5. Delayed starts or when play is 5.7. Division 7 and Cavaliers 36 suspended 45 7.7.6. The Result 45 6. Youth Cricket 37 7.7.7. Finals 45 6.1. 1st XI Grades 37 7.8. Twenty20 Cricket 45 6.2. Playing Numbers 37 7.9. Kirsty Bond Series 47 6.3. Bonus point for 1st XI Grades 7.10. Code of Behaviour 47 and Year 9a 37

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7.11. Division 1 (Phyl Blackler Series/ 8.4. Eligibility to lodge a report 50 Series) 47 8.5. Reports – Procedure 51 7.11.1. Playing Conditions for Division 1 8.6. Penalties 52 - Phyl Blackler Series: 47 8.7. Media 52 7.11.2. Playing Conditions for Division 1 8.8. Definitions 53 - Debbie Hockley Series: 48 8.9. Appendix A - Code of Conduct 53 7.11.3. Points 48 8.10. Appendix B 54 7.12. Social 8 T20 Competition 48 7.13. Youth Women (Shirley Cowles 9. FORMS & REPORTS 55 Series) 48 7.13.1. Playing Conditions for 30-over 10. Appendix C - Determining a result Competition 49 of a match 56 7.13.2. Playing Conditions for 10.1. Using Duckworth Lewis 56 Twenty20 Competition 49 10.2. When Duckworth Lewis is 7.13.3. Points 49 unavailable 56 10.3. Super Over 57 8. Code of Conduct 50 10.4. Bowl Out 57 8.1. Introduction 50 8.2. Commissioners 50 11. Club Contact Details 58 8.3. Rules of the Code 50

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1. THE LAWS OF CRICKET 1.2.3. UMPIRES RESPONSE TO PLAYER CONDUCT The umpires are not to award penalty runs 1.1. LAWS or suspend or remove a player from the field The Laws of Cricket (2017 Code 1st Edition - under Law 42. Any breach or suspected 2017)), published by the Marylebone Cricket breach will be handled under the Metro Code Club shall apply to all competition cricket of Conduct process as outlined in Appendix under the jurisdiction of the association, A - Code of Conduct. subject to such modification by Local rules as may from time to time be agreed upon 1.2.4. FAIR AND UNFAIR PLAY by the Christchurch Metropolitan Cricket According to the Laws the umpires are Association. Hereafter the Christchurch the sole judges of fair and unfair play. The Metropolitan Cricket Association shall be umpires may intervene at any time and it is referred to as Metro and shall include all of its the responsibility of the captain to take action committees and sub-committees. Local Rules where required. presently in force are as follows: 1.2.5. THE UMPIRES ARE AUTHORISED 1.2. THE SPIRIT OF CRICKET TO INTERVENE IN CASES OF: Cricket is a game that owes much of its Time wasting unique appeal to the fact that it should Damaging the pitch be played not only within its Laws but Dangerous or unfair bowling also within the Spirit of the Game. Any Tampering with the ball action which is seen to abuse this spirit Any other action they consider to be unfair causes injury to the game itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair 1.2.6. THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME play rests with captains. INVOLVES RESPECT FOR: Your opponents 1.2.1. RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPTAINS Your own captain and team The captains are responsible at all times for The role of the umpires ensuring that play is conducted within the The game’s traditional values Spirit of the Game as well as within the Laws. See 3.15 (page 21). 1.2.7. IT IS AGAINST THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME: 1.2.2. PLAYER CONDUCT To dispute an umpire’s decision by word, In the event of a player failing to comply with action or gesture instructions by an umpire, or criticising by To direct abusive language towards an op- word or action the decisions of an umpire, ponent or umpire or showing dissent, or generally behaving To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, in a manner which might bring the game for instance: into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall, a) to appeal knowing that the batsman is in the first place, report the matter to the b) to advance towards an umpire in an other umpire and to the player’s captain, and aggressive manner when appealing to seek instruct the latter to take action. c) to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one’s own side.

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1.3. VIOLENCE than 30 minutes prior to the commencement There is no place for any act of violence on of play, in the presence of at least one umpire the field of play. if any have been appointed to the match.

1.4. PLAYERS 1.8. INTERVALS (IN ACCORDANCE Captains and umpires together set the tone WITH LAW 11) for the conduct of a cricket match. Every a) If an innings ends or there is a stoppage player is expected to make an important in play caused by bad weather or light contribution to this. within 10 minutes of the lunch interval, the interval shall be taken immediately. The time 1.5. LBW - PLAYER UMPIRES remaining in the session of play shall not be Law 36 shall apply to all LBW decisions. added to the break. Below are the questions a player-umpire b) If 9 are down when 2 minutes should ask himself to reach a decision in an remain to the agreed time for either lunch LBW appeal: or tea or the 9th wicket falls within these 2 i. Did the ball pitch between wicket to wicket minutes up to and including the last ball of or on the off side? the over, lunch or tea will not be taken until ii. Was the first point of interception the the end of the over in progress 30 minutes striker’s person or equipment and not his bat? after the originally agreed time for lunch or iii. Was the first point of interception between tea. If the innings ends within the 30-minute wicket to wicket (or if the batsman was not period, the Interval for lunch or tea will be playing a legitimate shot, the first point of taken immediately. interception can be on the off-side)? c) If there is time lost due to a stoppage in iv. But for that interception (in the umpire’s play for bad weather or light, the umpires opinion) would the ball have gone on to hit and captains may agree to take a shorter the wickets? interval. If the captains cannot agree, then If you answer YES to all of the above the umpires will decide on the length of the questions the batsman is Out LBW. interval. If the umpire has any doubt, or answers No to any of the above questions, then the 1.9. BOWLER BREAKING DOWN answer is NOT OUT. -INCOMPLETE OVERS Please note that a batsman cannot be given a. If, during any match, a bowler is unable to out LBW if the delivery is a no-ball. complete the over, the remaining balls shall be bowled by another bowler. 1.6. NUMBER OF LEG-SIDE FIELDSMEN b. No bowler shall participate in consecutive No more than two fieldsmen may be placed overs or any part thereof. behind the popping crease on the on side at the time the bowler delivers the ball. In 1.10. THROWING the event of any infringement of this rule, a. For a delivery to be fair the ball must be the Umpire shall call and signal “no ball” at bowled not thrown. A ball shall be deemed the instant of delivery or as soon as possible to have been thrown if, in the opinion of thereafter either Umpire, the process of straightening the bowling arm, whether it be partial or 1.7. THE TOSS complete takes place during the part of the The toss should take place on the field of play delivery swing which directly precedes the in all games at least 15 minutes and no more ball leaving the hand. This definition shall

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not debar a bowler from the use of the wrist in the delivery swing. A deliberate ‘baseball’ type throw by the bowler to the striker, should be called No-Ball by either umpire and the process in Law 21.2 should be followed. b. If, in the opinion of both umpires, the bowler is deemed to have thrown the ball, the umpires shall inform the bowler and his captain that it will be reported in the Umpires’ report to Metro Cricket. If Metro receives a second report in the same season on the same bowler, Metro will undertake a formal process to check the bowler’s action.

1.11. DRINKS Non-alcoholic drinks may be taken during any grade when agreed upon by both cap- tains, and umpires.

1.12. STRIKER IN PROTECTED AREA The striker shall not adopt a stance in the protected area or so close to it that frequent encroachment is inevitable.

1.13. DEFINITIONS The players, umpires and scorers in a game of cricket may be of either gender and the Laws apply equally to both. The use throughout the text, of pronouns indicating the male gender is purely for brevity. Except where specifically stated otherwise, every provision of the Laws is to be read as applying to women and girls equally as to men and boys.

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2. LOCAL PLAYING failure of both captains to agree, the Club Contact CONDITIONS should be consulted. If not, Metro may declare the game to be drawn, or abandoned. Metro reserves the right to rule on fitness of condi- CHRISTCHURCH METROPOLITAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION tions in the game or games under dispute.

2.1. FITNESS OF PITCH, GROUND, 2.2. STUMPS AND GROUND WEATHER AND LIGHT PRESENTATION In games with officially-appointed Umpires a. The host club for Premier Women, Premier- prior to the commencement of play a decision ship and Championship shall be responsible as to the fitness of conditions shall be for supplying a full set of stumps and bails. left to the officiating umpires, unless the b. Teams in all other grades (that is, Division 1 Christchurch City Council or Metro Cricket and below) shall carry three stumps and two have decided the grounds are unfit for play. bails for grass pitches. Should it be necessary to cancel play on c. Teams must supply spring-loaded stumps any day due to inclement weather conditions, (one unit each) for artificial pitches when a communication will be provided drawn on this surface. over Newstalk ZB (1098Am), the Metro d. Grounds must be marked in accordance Facebook and Metro Website. If there is no with the Laws of Cricket. Boundaries must be announcement by 11.00am matches will be defined by means of a white line. played. When Metro has decided that cricket is to be played then any further decision 2.3. USE OF COVERS regarding fitness of conditions (pitch, ground, a. Covers must be used in Premier Women’s, weather, light) shall be dealt with as follows: Premiership, Championship, Division 1 a. Pitch, ground and weather and Division 2 Grades except where g) shall i. All decisions concerning the fitness of the apply, and they must be accessible during pitch, ground weather and light, shall be the duration of the match. (The covers must solely in the hands of the officially appointed provide maximum protection to the pitch umpire(s), provided that the umpires shall not in the proper spirit of the game. The covers abandon play without informing both captains. must be at least 30m x 6m in dimensions, ii. If play has continued in light rain, then and be fit (i.e. the covers must not leak) play can continue after a stoppage or interval for the purpose of keeping water off the if the umpires deem that the conditions are playing surface. The covers must be suitably the same as when play had carried on earlier. anchored to the ground with enough metal b. The umpires will only suspend, or con- pegs to ensure that the wind cannot lift the tinue to suspend, play for bad light when covers from their set position. they consider there is a risk of serious physi- b. Hessian must be used in all grades that are cal injury to the batsman. Among the facts to required to use covers. be considered are background, sightscreens c. If it is not raining on the evening prior to and the types of bowling. the commencement of play the pitch shall be c. Decisions regarding fitness of pitch, covered no later than 8.00pm to provide the ground, weather and light in games where necessary protection from the weather. Every there are no officially-appointed umpires are endeavour should also be made to protect the to be agreed by both captains. pitch against adverse weather conditions in the d. In the case of a dispute over a game continu- days prior to the commencement of the match. ing in obviously unfit conditions, because of the d. Covers shall be removed with due care

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to ensure that no surface water is left on the OR Team A incurs a covers violation and match pitch or playing block. The covers shall loses the match; it will receive -5 points and be removed on the morning of the match no Team B, as winner without a bonus point, earlier than 5am and no later than 3 hours prior will receive 5 points. to the scheduled start time, unless it rains or In the 2 Day competition, Team A has a rain is threatening. (90 minutes prior to the start covers violation, wins outright (say 19.74 if covers are on wheels.) In Division 2 matches points); it receives 14.94 points for the match the covers must be removed by 7.30am (rather (that is, 19.74 minus 5). Team B, in losing than 3 hours prior to the start of the match). outright gained 6.45 points. Team C, in its e. The same conditions must apply for both match, scored 22 points in the same round as days of the two-day match. Team A v Team B. This was the largest win in f. The host club is responsible for the carrying the round. So, Team B receives 6.45 plus 11 out of b), c) and d) above. points = 17.45 for the round. g. In appropriate circumstances, Metro will OR Team A incurs a covers violation and inform the clubs that the covers may be left loses outright and gains 7.88 points in the off the pitch on the night prior to the com- match; it will receive 2.88 points for the mencement of play (on either day) to assist in match (that is, 7.88 minus 5). Team B, in drying of the pitch. winning outright, gains 19.77 points. That is h. Random inspections of covers will be the total amount of points it will receive. occurring during the season by Metro and OR Team A, who incurs a covers violation, any infringement of the above conditions will draws with Team B. Team A has gained 7.68 result in the following: points in the match and Team B had gained In 1 Day competitions which require covers: 6.45 points. Team C has won outright gaining The team responsible for putting on the cov- 19.5 points which is the largest win in ers will be penalised 5 points. the round. Team B will get 6.45 plus 9.75 The opposing team, in the event of winning, =16.20. Team A gets 2.68 (7.68 minus 5). will receive no extra points. The opposing team, in the event of losing or 2.4. ARTIFICIAL PITCHES a no-result, will get 50% of the highest num- a. If a ball, after delivery by the bowler, pitch- ber of points scored in the round, in addition es on the grass or the edge of the composition to the points already accrued in the game. strip it shall be ruled as “wide”. In 2 Day competitions which require covers: b. If a bowler does not have at least one foot The team responsible for putting on the cov- on the composition pitch at the moment of ers will be penalised 5 points. delivery, a “no-ball” shall be called. The opposing team will: in the event of win- c. Spikes must not be worn while playing on ning outright, retain all the points accrued. In artificial wickets. Offending teams are liable the event of a draw or losing outright, retain to a fine at the discretion of Metro. its points accrued plus gain 50% of the high- d. Games must take place on pitches allocated est number of points scored in that round. by Metro. For example In the 1 Day competition, Team A incurs a 2.5. OVERLAPPING BOUNDARIES covers violation, and wins the match with a When two or more matches are being played bonus point, gets 1 point (that is, 6 minus 5); on the same ground and the boundaries for ad- Team B loses the match and receives 3 points. joining pitches overlap, the following will apply: This is because Team C defeated Team D with a. If the ball in play is stopped or obstructed, a bonus point (that is, 6 points) whether deliberately or otherwise, by anyone

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other than a member of the fielding side, Division 9.00am- **** except where the ball shall strike the umpire, 2 12.00pm the umpire will, if, in his opinion, the ball Social 2.00- 3.45- if not stopped or obstructed would have T20 3.30pm 5.15pm reached the boundary, signal the boundary in the usual manner and the ball shall then YOUTH CRICKET deemed to be ‘dead’. Grade Session Session Session b..If the ball would not, in the opinion of the One Two Three umpire, have reached the boundary, play will 2 Day continue as if it had not been obstructed or stopped, but in such case the striker shall not Canterbury 10.30- 1.40- 4.00- Schools 1.00pm 3.40pm 6.00pm be then liable to be given out caught. XIs 2.6. HOURS OF PLAY 1 Day MEN’S CRICKET Canterbury 10.30- 2.30- Schools 1.45pm 6.00pm Grade Session Session Session 1st XI One Two Three Canterbury 12.30- 3.15- 2 Day Schools 3.00pm 6.00pm 2nd Grade Premier, 10.30- 1.40- 4.00- Year 10 Champion- 1.00pm 3.40pm 6.00pm ship, Youth 9.00- **** **** Division 1 Open 12.00pm T20 Division 2 12.00- 3.30- 3.00pm 6.00pm Year 9A 10.30- 1.40- 4.00- 1.00pm 3.40pm 5.00pm 1 day Premier, 10.30- 2.25- Year 9B- 1.00- Champion- 1.45pm** 5.40pm** 9C 6.00pm ship, *** Division 1 * Approximate times only, sessions completed at end of 40 Division 2 12.00- 3.30- overs 3.00pm 6.00pm ** Sessions completed at end of 50 overs *** Approximate times only, sessions completed at end of Division 12.00- 3.40- 20/35 overs as appropriate 3-7 3.20pm* 6.00pm Presidents Any over left uncompleted at the end or an Cavaliers 2.00- 3.45- T20 3.30pm 5.15pm innings is to be excluded from any calcula- tions.In the case of all 2-day matches, play WOMEN’S CRICKET may be abandoned up to one hour prior to Grade Session Session Session stumps on the second day, provided there is One Two Three no prospect of a decision and subject to both Premier 10.30- 2.10- captains agreeing. 1-day 1.30pm** 5.10pm If both teams have only completed their first innings after the tea interval on the second Division 1.00- 3.30- day and there is no likelihood of an outright 1 3.20pm 6.00pm decision being reached by either team, play may be abandoned subject to the agreement

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of both captains. Teams also have the option b. In addition to Law 15 which provides an of continuing to the scheduled end of play to option to the Captain of the side only. continue to accrue bonus points. It is not the intention that any declaration or forfeiture should become the subject of an 2.7. PLAY INTERRUPTED BY RAIN open agreement between the Captains (other (2-DAY MATCHES) than under Playing Condition 4.4 dealing In the event of delays in play caused by with Playing Time Lost). Under the Spirit of rain the time for the Lunch interval may be the Game, such actions would be seen as un- varied, having been agreed upon by Captains, acceptable and, therefore, such practices are or ordered by the Umpires. potentially liable under the Code of Conduct. In games under the control of officially-ap- 2.8. DECLARATIONS (2-DAY MATCHES) pointed umpires, if the umpires have grounds a. Captains when declaring during an interval for thinking any such agreement has taken must notify the umpires immediately, not place, they shall report accordingly to Metro. only as an act of courtesy but also to ensure c. It is the desire of Metro that captains make that the umpires are aware of the exact time every endeavour to play positive cricket of declaration in order to determine when in seeking a result while maintaining the play shall recommence. integrity of the game. However, the collusion Cricket balls ADULT Make: Kookaburra Morning Grade Two-day One-day Twenty20 Type Weight Grades Premiership Regulation Red Regulation White Senator White 4-piece 156gms Championship Club Match Red Club Match White Senator White 4-piece 156gms Division 1 Club Match Red Club Match White Senator White 4-piece 156gms Division 2 Club Match Red Club Match White Senator White 4-piece 156gms Premier Women ***** Club Match White Senator White 4-piece 142gms

Afternoon Division 3-7 ***** Red King/Crown/ ***** 2-piece 156gms Grades Practice Presidents Grade ***** Red King/Crown/ ***** 2-piece 156gms Practice Cavaliers Grade ***** ***** Red K/Cr/Prac 2-piece 156gms Div 1 and 2 ***** Red King/Crown/ Red K/Cr/Prac 2-piece 142gms Women Practice YOUTH 1st XI Champ Regulation Red Club Match ***** 4-piece 156gms White 1st XI Cup Club Match Red Senator Red ***** 4-piece 156gms 1st XI Bowl Senator Red Senator Red ***** 4-piece 156gms 2nd Grade ***** Senator Red ***** 4-piece 156gms Open Grade ***** ***** Red K/Cr/Prac 2-piece 156gms Year 10 ***** Red King/Crown/ ***** 2-piece 156gms Practice Year 9 ***** Red King/Crown/ ***** 2-piece 156gms Practice

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by Captains to manipulate a result would be part of the foot, whether grounded or raised viewed as contrary to the Spirit of the Game i. on the same side of the imaginary line and dealt with under 8.3 (c). joining the two middle stumps as the return crease described in (a) above and 2.9. BALLS ii. behind the popping crease. a. 4-piece balls are to be used in all matches in Premiership (Kookaburra Regulation), 2.11.2. THE BOWLING OF FAST Championship, Division 1 and Division 2 SHORTPITCHED BALLS (Kookaburra Club Match). a. A bowler shall be limited to TWO short- b. White balls are to be used in ALL Morning pitched deliveries per overs in a One-day Grades. match and a Two-day match. c. All Afternoon Grades (Division 3-7, Presi- b. In a T20 match, the bowler is limited to dents, Cavaliers) shall use 2-piece balls. ONE short-pitched ball per over. d. A list of Metro-approved balls is provided c. A fast short-pitched delivery is defined as a in this section. The balls on this list are the ball that passes or would have passed above only make of ball to be used in club matches the shoulder height of the striker standing under the jurisdiction of CMCA. upright at the crease, but not clearly above e. A loss of points will be imposed, at the the batsman’s head. A ball that passes clearly discretion of CMCA, for the inappropriate above head height of the batsman that prevents use of 2-piece balls in Morning Grades or for him from being able to hit it with his bat by not using the approved ball in any grade. means of a normal cricket stroke shall be called f. Approved list of balls – Kookaburra a wide. The umpire at the bowler’s end shall Four-piece ball advise the batsman on strike when each fast, Regulation 156 short-pitched delivery has been bowled. Club Match 142 and 156 d. For avoidance of any doubt, any fast, short- Senator 142 and 156 pitched delivery that is called a wide under this Two-piece ball playing condition, shall also count as one of the Crown 142 and 156 allowable short-pitched delivery in that over. Practice 142 and 156 e. In the event of a bowler bowling more than Red King 142 and 156 two fast short-pitched deliveries in an over in Tuf Pitch 142 and 156 one-day or two-day matches, either umpire shall call and signal no ball on each occasion. 2.10 THE USE OF THE NEW BALL In the event of a bowler bowling more than a. In Two-day cricket, a new ball may be one fast short-pitched delivery in an over in a taken after 70 overs. T20 match, either umpire shall call and signal b. Teams in Morning grades must use a new no ball. ball for each innings. f. If a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched c. Teams in Afternoon grades may use a new ball in an over (or a second fast short pitched ball or used ball in good condition. ball in a T20 match), not only must the umpire call no ball, but he must invoke the 2.11. NO BALL procedure of cautioning the bowler, inform 2.11.1. THE FEET - LAW 21.5 the other umpire, the captain of the fielding a. the bowler’s back foot must land within and side and the batsman of what has occurred. not touching the return crease appertaining to The caution shall continue to apply through- his stated mode of delivery. out the innings. b. the bowler’s front foot must land with some g. If there is a second instance of such danger-

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ous and/ or unfair bowling by the same 2.11.4. BOWLER BREAKING WICKET IN bowler in that innings, the umpire at the DELIVERING BALL bowler’s end shall repeat the above procedure As per Law 21.6, either umpire shall call and and indicate to the bowler that this is his final signal No ball if, other than in an attempt to warning. Both the above caution and the final run out the non-striker under Law 41.16, the warning shall continue to apply even though bowler breaks the wicket at any time after the the bowler may later change ends. ball comes into play and before he completes h. Should there be further instances by the the stride after the delivery stride. same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall 2.11.5. NO BALL – FREE HIT (1-DAY call and signal no ball, and direct the captain CRICKET) to take the bowler off forthwith. The over shall This applies only to One-day cricket in be completed by another bowler, who shall Morning Grades. neither have bowled the previous over nor be If a bowler delivers a no ball, a free hit will allowed to bowl the next over. In instances apply to the delivery following the no ball. where such bowling occurs, a report shall be Field changes are not permitted for the free made by the Umpires to Metro no later than 72 hit delivery unless there is a change of striker. hours following the conclusion of the match. A batsman cannot be dismissed off a free hit i. Any fast, short-pitched delivery over the other than in circumstances that apply to a no head (even if it is called a wide) shall count as ball delivery. one of the allowable short-pitched deliveries If the delivery for a free hit is not legitimate in that over. (another no ball or a wide), the next delivery j. The bowling of fast, short-pitched balls is will become a free hit for whichever batsman unfair if the umpire at the bowler’s end con- is facing. The umpire at the bowler’s end will siders that by the repetition and taking into call the free hit by extending his arm straight account their length, height and direction, upwards and moving it in a circular motion. they are likely to inflict physical injury on the striker, irrespective of the protective clothing 2.12. WIDES (1-DAY CRICKET) and equipment he may be wearing. a. Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this 2.11.3. THE BOWLING OF HIGH, FULLPITCHED BALLS Law in order to prevent negative bowling Law 41.7.1 refers to any ball above the waist, wide of the wicket or over the batsman’s head. regardless of pace. The following criteria should be adopted as a a. Any delivery which passes, or would have guide for Umpires: passed. on the full above waist height of b. Wide calls are subject to the judgment of the striker standing upright at the crease is an umpire. In 1-day cricket, a ball passing deemed unfair, shall be called no ball by the outside a line drawn between the bowling umpire at the bowler’s end. and popping creases, measured 432 mm (17 b. If the umpire considers that a high full- inches) from the Return crease shall be called pitched ball is dangerous and unfair and was wide. If the ball passes down the leg side, pro- deliberately bowled, he will call no ball; when vided it has not passed between the leg stump the ball is dead direct the captain to take the and the striker’s body and also provided that it bowler off forthwith and to complete the over has not touched the striker’s bat or person, the with another bowler. The bowler taken off bowler’s end umpire shall call and signal wide. cannot bowl in that innings again. For clarity: i. If the batsman brings the ball sufficiently

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within reach and the ball passes outside the 2.13. PENALTY RUNS wide “guideline” then it is not a “wide”. For Penalty runs may only be awarded by officially example, a batsman moving to the off side as appointed Umpires. the bowler bowls, could bring the ball within his reach even though the ball passes outside 2.14. BOWLER ATTEMPTING TO RUN OUT NON-STRIKER BEFORE DELIVERY the “wide” guideline, and if he fails to make (MANKAD) contact with the ball, the delivery will not be a. Law 41.16 states that a bowler may attempt called a wide. to run out the non-striker before entering his ii. In extreme cases where the bowler delivers delivery stride. a ball and it passes wide of the return crease, b. Canterbury Cricket and Metro Cricket then regardless of what movement the striker believe the process of the bowler running out makes and even if he brings the ball within the non-striker before delivery (“Mankading”) reach, if he makes no contact with the ball, is not in the Spirit of the Game and should be then this delivery shall be called “wide”. used only as a last resort. iii. When a right arm bowler is bowling c. The bowler must give a warning to the around the wicket to a right-hand batsman, or offending non-striker before carrying out this left arm bowler bowling around the wicket to action. a Left Hand batsman and bowls full york- d. Should the umpire determine the batsman ers on the off side marked “guideline”; this is unfairly leaving his crease before the bowler is deemed a negative tactic, and the delivery delivers the ball he should call and signal a should be called “wide”. dead ball. c. Switch Hit The interpretation to be followed for calling 2.15. RUNNERS a wide when a switch hit or reverse sweep is Unless specifically permitted by Metro in a played or the batsman gets in a position to specific grade, runners for an injured batsman play the shot and then aborts it, is as follows. are not permitted in any matches. i. Simply, when the batsman plays or aborts playing a reverse sweep or a switch hit, these 2.16. SUBSTITUTES shots negate the leg stump wide interpreta- A player who suffers an injury caused by tion.The aim should be that consistency is an external blow (as opposed to an internal maintained during the match. Team captains injury such as a pulled muscle) and has to and/or coaches are encouraged to agree on leave the field for medical attention may bowl the interpretation of the wide rule before the or bat immediately after his return, irrespec- commencement of play. If the captains cannot tive of the length of time for which he has agree then the above ruling should be used. been absent. A player who leaves the field of The dimensions are 840mm on the off-side play must notify the umpire for the reason he and the leg side. All measurements are taken is leaving. He must then get the consent of from the middle stump. either umpire prior to returning to the field ii. By the batsman playing the switch hit or the of play. As per the new Laws 24 and 25, this reverse sweep or getting in a position to play can effect where he can bat however Penalty the shot, he is deemed to bring the ball suffi- time will only start to accrue after the fielder ciently within his reach, on the leg side as well. has been absent for 8 minutes. iii. Consequently, in these circumstances, the wider 75cm wide guidelines (ODIs and T20s) shall apply on both sides of the stumps.

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3. ADMINISTRATION prepare its home ground, and that ground has not been adequately prepared for a particular

RULES CRICKET YOUTH & ADULT match, this may constitute loss of points from the offending team. LOCAL RULES

3.1. PENALTIES 3.5. GRADING OF TEAMS Metro may, at its discretion from time to Metro shall, in consultation with clubs and time, suspend a player, team or team of- schools, determine for which grade champi- ficial, impose a fine or loss of points as a onship each team entered shall compete. penalty. Where there are no points earned Metro may divide any grade into sections. from the round of play concerned, a loss Metro shall determine all matters relating to of points, as deemed appropriate from the grading of teams. competition in question, may be imposed. 3.6. TWO TEAMS IN THE SAME GRADE 3.2. PLAYING DATES SCHEDULED Where two or more teams from any club or No variation from the scheduled playing dates school are competing in any one grade, no is permitted unless authorised by Metro. player shall be allowed to play in both of such teams during any one season without the 3.3. ENTRY FEES consent of Metro. Metro may require team Each Club and School shall pay in each lists to be submitted. The penalty for any season an entry fee, which may be fixed from club, school or team breaching this rule will time to time by Metro. be the full loss of points obtained from that particular match. 3.4. GROUNDS a. All playing grounds for grade matches 3.7. SIMULTANEOUS MATCHES shall be approved by Metro and each club or No player shall be allowed to take part in school shall provide one half pitch for each simultaneous matches. In the following team entered in the grade competitions. situations the matches are not deemed to be b. It is expected that pitches prepared by simultaneous: clubs will always be fit for play unless Metro a. Any one player playing in a 2-day grade is notified otherwise. Metro can at any time whose match is completed in 1-day may play during the season withdraw a ground if it is for another team on the second day of the considered unfit for play, and will only rein- round as long as the player is not unfairly state that ground after re-inspection. playing out of grade (refer to Condition 3.8). c. Clubs are required to provide appropriate and b. Any player involved in a Morning Grade separate changing facilities for players and um- Two-day match completed by 12.00pm pires; included in this requirement is a covered on the second day may play in the highest area for official scorers and clean and serviced Afternoon grade. Dispensation from CMCA toilet facilities. In addition, the host club must is required. supply a scoreboard, a serviced first aid kit and phone in case of emergency. Metro reserves the 3.8. PLAYER PLAYING UNFAIRLY OUT OF GRADE right to move matches from the venue of any A ruling must be obtained from CMCA before club that does not provide these facilities. the commencement of the match, if it is likely d. It is expected that grounds prepared by that a player may be considered to be playing clubs have boundaries marked with whiting. unfairly out of grade. This ruling will be bind- Where it is a club’s or school’s responsibility to ing on all parties.

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b. When a Morning grade player is only avail- a Representative(s) player for the second able for one day of a Two-day match, he may day of a 2-day game is uncertain. In this ADULT & YOUTH CRICKET YOUTH & ADULT play for the highest grade in which the club case the Representative player(s) and has a team. replacement player(s) must also be named c. Division 3 is the highest Afternoon Grade prior to tossing on the first day, but if the with the Presidents’ Grade next. Representative player is unavailable to play d. If the player is eligible for the Presidents’ on the second day then the replacement Grade, he has the option of playing in either player will continue and play the second grade. day also. The replacement player named e. If there is any doubt on eligibility, clubs to play the first day cannot be replaced by must consult CMCA before the start to play. another player on the second day if the f. If the Championship are short of players, Representative player does not play. Note: players must be brought up from Division 1 To make sure all your Representative players or below to fill these places. are able to play if available you will need to g. A listed Premiership player may only play name all Representative players unavailable in the Championship if he has not been on the first day of a game and all their selected for the Premiership team playing at respective replacements on the first day. If the same time. an International or 1st Class representative player wishes, unexpectedly, to play on the 3.9. REPLACEMENTS second day of a 2-day match after the teams a. Representative Commitments have been named on the first day, he may In the event of any player or administrator be permitted to do so, the replaced player playing in any grade being required for any will be permitted to play and the replaced CCA or other representative team of Under 16 Championship player will be permitted to status or higher within NZ, or CCA business, play Division 1. or any NZC Team or NZC business, or any iv. Any Representative player replaced under International Team or business, that player the provisions of this Rule or his replacement, or administrator’s Club shall be permitted to should such a replacement take place for substitute another player on either the first the first day of a match, shall be regarded as or second day of the match. Player(s) acting having been dismissed “absent” if he should as replacements may be replaced by player(s) be batting at the conclusion of play on the from lower grades in their Teams. Such a first day of the match and his replacement replacement player(s) shall be entitled to fully on the second day shall not be entitled to participate in that match provided: continue such innings. i. No replacement player(s) will be permitted v. Any Representative player, who, having for more or less than one day. played on the first day of a round, is ii. The Captain of any team playing a replace- subsequently injured in any CCA or other ment player(s) must inform the opposing representative team of under 16 status or Captain and Official Umpires of the names higher within or any NZC of the Representative player(s) and the Team, shall be entitled to replacement on the replacement player(s) who will substitute second day of that same round subject to the for him/them prior to tossing on the first approval of Metro. day of the match, where the necessity of a vi. If for any reason any Representative player replacement(s) is known at this time. or his replacement has failed to complete an iii. There are cases where the availability of over in progress at the conclusion of play on

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the first day of the match, the replacement on replacement player, for any other reason, does the second day of the match shall conclude not play in such a match, he shall not play in the over. any other match on the relevant day. CRICKET YOUTH & ADULT vii. A Representative player and his replace- iii. Should replacement players be used in a ment may not bowl two consecutive overs. match when umpires are appointed, umpires viii. It shall be permissible for a player from must be informed of the names of any such a lower grade to act as a substitute fielder replacement players. in Premiership or Championship Grades iv. If a player is batting at the end of day one, despite the fact that such replacement player any replacement player may not continue his participates in a lower grade match played innings. i.e. the player that has been replaced concurrently with the higher grade match in will be deemed to be out. which he acts as a replacement. v. The replacement player cannot bat on b. Suspensions day two if the player they have replaced has Where a player has become ineligible already batted in the same innings. to continue playing in a match due to vi. Penalty time carrying over from a previous suspension through the CCA or Metro day will not apply to a replacement player. Code of Conduct process, a replacement vii. Any named player, who arrives late due to will be allowed under the same terms as the his/her sitting an examination of a University Representative replacement above. or other tertiary institution on the day of play, c. Other Replacements will have full playing rights from the time of i. In any situation where replacements are their arrival. The umpires and opposing team being used, other than for representative captain should be informed at least 30 min- selection purposes, the maximum number of utes prior to the start of the day’s play. players that can be replaced in any team shall viii. Metro has the sole authority to resolve be THREE. The team from which players any dispute regarding any possible abuse of have been taken as replacements, is able to this rule. have up to three (3) replacement players in addition to those who have replaced players 3.10. ONE-DAY FINAL ELIGIBILITY in other grades. In the lowest Morning grade MORNING GRADES (Division 2), there may be FOUR (4) replace- Players selected for the One-day semi final ment players. and Final must have played a minimum of Penalty for violation of this rule: the offending 40% of matches in Morning Grades in CMCA team will lose 5 competition points and One-day competitions, in their respective the opposition, in the event of not winning teams and throughout the season. outright, will gain 50% of the highest number b. Both teams will be required to submit their of points accrued in the grade for that round. team list of their Premiership/Championship If the opposition team win outright, they gain teams as if they were playing simultaneously. no further points. c. CMCA reserves the right to grant ii. If a player in a 2-day competition match dispensation in exceptional circumstances. is unable or not permitted to play for 1 day d. CMCA shall be the final judge on who of a 2-day match (subject to Condition 3.8) constitutes a Championship, Division 1 and he may be replaced. The replacement player Division 2 player. must be named at least 30 minutes prior to e. Teams for the semi finals will comprise the commencement of the day’s play and those teams as they finished from the round- may participate fully in the match. If such a robin competition.

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AFTERNOON GRADES allowed. Despite this Local Rule, In the event of there being semi-finals and/ i. if a default occurs in any of these grades, ADULT & YOUTH CRICKET YOUTH & ADULT or Finals in a competition, player eligibility the team defaulting will lose 5 competition guidelines apply as follows. Players selected points, and the club fined $400. Their oppo- must have played in a minimum of 40 per nent will gain the maximum points accrued cent of the games for their respective teams in the grade for the round in question. played in the competition. c. General Metro Cricket must be informed of The clubs involved are to submit a playing list any default by the secretary, club captain or plus team lists of those higher teams in their chairman of the defaulting team. club as if they were playing on the same day d. In the event of a “no show” (that is, a team as the Semi/Final. failing to show up at a game without informing Metropolitan Cricket reserves the right to CMCA and the opposition), the club of that grant dispensation in exceptional circum- team will be fined $400. The opposition will stances, and shall be the final judge of who be awarded maximum points from that round constitutes a player in that grade. and the defaulting team will lose 5 points. e. In the event of a default before 12.00pm on 3.11. TRANSFERS (CLUB CRICKET ONLY) the last working day of the week preceding a. The club transfer form must be completed and the match, the defaulting team must inform signed by all parties before a player may transfer CMCA. It will have 0.1 deducted from its from one club to another, and before he/she can final Peterson Shield total. Any subsequent play for the new club. This applies during the default by this team will incur a loss of 5 club cricket season and outside the season. points, a $75 fine and a deduction of 0.1 from b. No player, having played for a club in its final Peterson Shield total. a grade competition organised by Metro, f. In the event of a default after 12.00pm shall be allowed to transfer to another club on the Friday preceding the match, the during the course of the same season except defaulting team will have 5 points deducted where both clubs agree, or where special from its competition total. The club will be circumstances exist. This applies to transfers fined $75 to compensate its opponent for between Christchurch clubs as well as ground preparation; if the home team defaults players transferring into Christchurch from the fine will contribute to the funding of the another Association. The application must be Turf Advisor of Metro. The club will have 0.1 approved by CMCA. deducted from its final Peterson Shield total. c. If a player and club are in breach of this g. If a team defaults on two consecutive play- Condition (a and b), the club will be fined ing days, that team may be withdrawn from $100 for its non-compliance. the competition by Metro. d. This transfer process goes back no further h. Each club shall be responsible for the than the 2013/14 season. preparation of their match wicket for each home game. An unprepared wicket consti- 3.12. DEFAULTS ADULT GRADES tutes a default and will incur a penalty of 5 points. Consideration will be given by Metro a. No team in Morning Grades, including to any factors outside the control of the club Premier Women’s, can default. Clubs must fill e.g. vandalism. sides in the higher grades first in the case of defaults. YOUTH CRICKET b. In order to retain the strength and the a. The deadline for advising the default of integrity of these grades, there are no defaults school and Youth teams will be by 12.00pm

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on the Friday preceding the day of the match. f. After that time, in matches with no b. In the event of a default after 12.00pm on officially-appointed umpires, cricket should the Friday preceding the match, the default- be regarded as going ahead. However, if con- CRICKET YOUTH & ADULT ing team will have 5 points deducted from ditions deteriorate, common sense will prevail its competition total. The school/club will with captains or coaches, after consultation, be fined $75 to compensate its opponent for making a collective decision. ground preparation; if the home team defaults the fine will contribute to the funding of the 3.14. DRESS AND BEHAVIOUR Turf Advisor of Metro. a. The appropriate dress for players shall be c. Clause f. and g. in Adult Grades apply to white, or clothing approved by CMCA, and Youth Grades. all players at all times, during all matches, d. In the event of a “no show” (that is, a while on the field of play are to appear team failing to show up at a game without appropriately dressed. informing CMCA and the opposition), the b. Sponsorship names appearing on the club of that team will be fined $200. The clothing must be in accordance with the rules opposition will be awarded maximum points regarding sponsorship. (Condition 3.15) from that round and the defaulting team will c. Touch or softball shoes must not be worn lose 5 points. while playing on any pitches. d. Alcohol is not to be consumed on, or 3.13. CANCELLATIONS carried onto, the field of play by players, ADULT GRADES umpires or supporters. a. Unless CMCA cancel cricket, the umpires in e. At no time must the game be brought into matches where officially-appointed will make disrepute under the Spirit of the Game and the decision on fitness of ground and playing the CMCA Code of Behaviour by players, conditions on an individual match basis. umpires or team supporters. b. The latest time that a cancellation will Any infringement of these conditions will be made by CMCA will be on Saturday at result in a penalty of a loss of points, fine, 11.00am. suspension of individual, team or team sup- c. After that time, in matches with no porter at the discretion of CMCA. officially-appointed umpires, cricket should be regarded as going ahead. However, if con- 3.15 CODE OF BEHAVIOUR ditions deteriorate, common sense will prevail This Code should be read in conjunction with with captains, after consultation, making a Section 1 of the CMCA Handbook; namely, collective decision. respecting the Spirit of the Game, player con- duct and the role of the team captain. YOUTH CRICKET d. If the weather is inclement, all schools 3.15.1 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE or clubs participating in Youth cricket must CAPTAIN withdraw their grounds by 12pm on the Fri- a. Discuss with the opposition captain the day prior to the weekend’s play. If the grounds playing conditions of the match have not been withdrawn by this time, the b. Check the scorebook between innings to venues will be considered fit for play and ensure it is accurate and each side under- should be prepared for the weekend. stands the target score e. The latest time that a cancellation will c. Before leaving the ground both captains be made by CMCA will be on Saturday at must be in agreement to the result of the 11.00am. match, with the winning team to enter the

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result with full scoreboards where applicable. 3.16. SPONSORSHIP d. The captain is responsible for player and a. Clubs or schools may use a sponsor’s name ADULT & YOUTH CRICKET YOUTH & ADULT supporter behaviour including the use of in their titles and/or for their grade teams. alcohol. These names must be submitted to Metro for e. No alcohol is to be taken onto the field of approval and Metro has the right to prohibit play by player, umpire or supporters. the use of any name. f. He must ensure that all rubbish is removed b. An advertising insignia in the form of the from their team area and taken away or company name or logo, or both, can be used placed in the CCC bins. on shirts and sweaters by all members of the team (there can be no exclusion or separate 3.15.2 PLAYER CONDUCT arrangements for individual players). The g. Players must exercise self-discipline insignia should be placed in one position h. Players must not use inappropriate language only: on the collar, sleeve or the front pocket i. Players must respect their opponent of a shirt. If on a sweater it should be placed j. Players must accept the decision of the umpire on the sleeve. Advertising may be allowed on the back of shirts if approved by Metro. 3.15.3 FAIR AND UNFAIR PLAY More than one company’s insignia may be k. Mankadding is an unacceptable practice in permitted on any shirt or sweater for each matches under the jurisdiction of the CMCA team in any one season. The height of each and Canterbury Cricket letter of a company or brand name should not l. Excessive appealing and gesture is unacceptable exceed 5cm. The size of the insignia should m. Umpires are expected to carry out their be contained within: role in an honest and impartial manner i. a rectangle of 8cm x 8cm; OR n. There is to be no time-wasting during ii. a maximum area of 64cm2 Any exceptions drinks breaks to the above must be submitted to Metro for approval. 3.15.4 CRICKET ETIQUETTE c. The design for the insignia must be submit- o. The umpires should lead the fielding team ted to CMCA for approval and CMCA has the onto the field followed by the batsmen right to prohibit the use of any insignia. p. The batsman should be ready to accept the d. No advertising matter on all other playing bowler’s delivery as he reaches his bowling equipment or clothing other than that in mark Condition q. Each team should acknowledge the other 3.15(b) shall be permitted. team’s or player’s performance during and at the end of the innings/match 3.17. RESULTS a. All results must be registered on CMCA 3.15.5 GENERAL results web page or emailed to mfisher@ r. Cricket should be played for enjoyment christchurchmetrocricket.com by 8.00am on with positive interaction between players and the first working day following the match. team throughout the duration of the match b. It is the responsibility of the winning team s. Treat you opponent as you would wish to to enter the result including full scoreboards be treated of both teams where applicable. t. Maintain high standards of behaviour and c. Failure to do so will result in no points be- dress ing allocated to that match. u. Recognise the importance and value of our volunteers

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3.18. POINTS AND COMPETITIONS sions, excessive talking during play etc. CMCA shall fix points to be awarded in grade b. Punctuality (8 points) competition matches each season and the At the discretion of the Umpires, points may CRICKET YOUTH & ADULT team gaining the most points in each compe- be deducted for lack of punctuality in com- tition shall be judged to be the winner of such mencing play or during play either as a team competition; provided that if two or more or individually. teams tie with an equal number of points then c. Dress (8 points) such teams shall be deemed to be joint win- At the discretion of the Umpires, points may ners of such grade. From time to time CMCA be deducted for unclean or untidy personal may determine the winner of each grade to clothing including footwear. be the team who wins a grade final. The finals format for the competition, in all cases will be 3.21. DRAW notified to all teams involved, before the com- Metro shall decide on the order in which mencement of the particular competition. teams shall compete and shall fix dates and grounds for grade competition matches. 3.19. PITCH AND UMPIRE REPORTS Reports on umpires and pitch conditions 3.22. DURATION OF MATCHES shall be completed, online, by captains of The duration and hours of play of all grades all Grades with officially appointed umpires. shall be decided by CMCA. Such reports should be returned to the CMCA Operations Manager, Mike Fisher; 3.23. OVERSEAS PLAYERS [email protected], An overseas player is by definition a player by 4.00pm Tuesday following the reported who is not ordinarily resident in NZ for more match. Failure to provide reports by the due than six months, or does not hold a NZ time will result in a warning. After a further passport. A club may play up to two overseas 24 hours, a transgression will result in a loss players in any team but only one may be a of 2 points from the round of play, at the professional cricketer. A professional cricketer discretion of CMCA. is defined as a person who derives their income from playing cricket either while in NZ or their 3.20. HADLEE TROPHY AND UMPIRES home country. Dispensation may be granted TROPHY by CMCA in exceptional circumstances. Any Points will be allocated by officially-ap- disputes regarding application of this rule will pointed umpires in the Premiership (Hadlee be referred to CMCA. Any club professional(s) Trophy) and Championship (Umpires Tro- must be named to Metro one week prior to the phy) Grades for teams that show the most commencement of their first day of club cricket. consistency in sportsmanship, behaviour, punctuality and dress. 3.24. PETERSEN SHIELD (FOR This is to recognise what CMCA believes are PREMIER CLUBS ONLY) very important aspects of the Game. Umpires Competition for the Petersen Shield shall be will award points at the conclusion of each open to all Clubs with teams entered in the match. Points will be awarded on the following Men’s Premier Competition. Metro shall each proportions out of a maximum of 30 points: season determine the points to be awarded a. Sportsmanship and Behaviour (14 points) and the manner in which the Petersen Shield At the discretion of the Umpires, points may is to be decided. The club having the highest be deducted for displays of poor sportsman- resultant average number of points scored ship and behaviour including attitude to deci- per team entered shall be the winner of the Petersen Shield for the season.

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3.25. MELHUISH SHIELD points shall be deemed to be the winners of a. Entries for this Shield shall be accepted the Shield ADULT & YOUTH CRICKET YOUTH & ADULT from clubs competing in the CMCA competi- tions, as follows: 3.26. CHALLENGE TROPHY b. For a Club with two teams, one entry will These trophies are played for in the Premier- be automatic with the Clubs entry into the ship and Championship Grades in the competition. One-day competitions on a challenge basis c. Clubs with three or more teams shall enter for each match in the round-robin phase. at least one entry, but may enter as many A miniature replica trophy is presented for teams as desired, providing that no one team each match in question with the main trophy be included in more than one entry. being awarded to the holder at the CMCA d. Clubs shall notify the Association of the Awards Evening. entry or entries within 14 days of the com- mencement of the competition. 3.27 CHAIRMAN’S CUP e. Aggregate points for the Shield shall count a. This is a knockout 40-over competition. as follows: b. Start time is 12.00pm with an interval of 20 minutes between innings. Morning Morning matches matches After- c. No bowler can bowl more than 8 overs. noon d. The competition will comprise a knockout Two-Day One-Day matches matches Matches series of matches drawn by random ballot by Outright CMCA. The first drawn team will host the win 5 - - (maximum) fixture. First innings e. The venue for the final will be determined Win 5 5 5 as in d. or at the discretion of the CMCA. First Innings 3 3 3 f. A reserve day will be used in the case of a Tie cancellation. In the event of the reserve day Outright Tie 3 - - being rained-out, the trophy will be shared. Draw (first innings not g. The match balls will be two-piece balls completed), from the CMCA-approved list. i.e. match 0* 0* 0* h. Selection criteria will involve no more than abandoned FOUR players from the Morning Grades with due to weather no Premiership players and a maximum of Default 0 5 5 two players from the Championship grade. These players must have played 50% of the * In the event of all Afternoon or uncovered matches in those grades to date to be eligible grades being cancelled, then no points from to play in any one match. those teams playing in the covered grades i. 20 overs constitute a match. In the event of may count towards the Melhuish Shield. the second batting team not having 20 overs A maximum of 10 points can be obtained per available to them, then the match shall be two-day match (i.e. 5 points can be earned declared a No Result. for a first innings win and a further 5 points j. In the event of a tie, that team losing the for an outright win. It is a maximum of 5 fewest number of wickets shall be declared points for a one-day match and 3 points for a the winner. At this point, if no winner can be Twenty20 match. found then the team with the higher score The Club whose two nominated teams shall after five overs shall be declared the winner. have gained the highest aggregate number of k. If there is a match (that is, 20 overs in the

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second innings) and the second innings can- not be completed due to light or rain, then the normal method of finding a result shall CRICKET YOUTH & ADULT be used (Section 10.2; page 57)

3.28. UMPIRES a. Umpires shall be appointed for competi- tion matches by the Canterbury Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association. It is the duty of such umpires to report to CMCA on any irregularity or breach of the CMCA rules. b. The CCUSA will endeavour to appoint umpires to the following grades: Premiership, Premier Women’s, Championship and CMCA 1st XI Grades. CMCA reserves the right to determine appointment areas.

3.29. COMPOSITION OF TEAMS a. Seven players constitute a team b. Any team that does not have seven or more players at the ground 30 minutes after the scheduled start time shall be deemed to have forfeited the match by default. c. The toss should be made no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. If a team has less than seven players at this point, then the full team is considered to have won the toss. d. For a team that is late arriving/ starting, one over will be deducted from its batting innings for every four minutes late up to 30 minutes after which they have deemed to have forfeited the match by default.

3.30. METROPOLITAN MEN CLUB PREMIER TEAM OF THE SEASON This team will be announced at the CMCA Awards Evening. The criteria for selection for this team is based on players’ club statistics accumulated over the entire season. The team is made up of twelve players selected as a balanced side of opening batsmen, upper- middle order batsmen, all-rounders, spin and pace bowlers and wicket-keeper.

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4. MORNING GRADES - MEN 4.3. COMPETITION POINTS a) 2-day matches PREMIERSHIP, CHAMPIONSHIP, How Points Are Points Awarded DIVISION 1, DIVISION 2 GRADES Allocated (Metro Club Cricket contact: Mike Fisher 027 Outright Win 10 1st Innings points 2 286 0419) Match Tie (2-innings 5 (+1st Innings of both teams points) LOCAL PLAYING CONDITIONS completed)

MORNING GRADES MORNING Match Tie (1st- 4.1 COMMENCEMENT OF PLAY: innings of both teams 1 NAMING OF TEAMS, THE TOSS AND completed) LATE STARTING 0.01 for each run a. In Premiership, prior to the toss being scored during the made, team Captains shall present to each complete match. The other, to the official umpires and to the of- batting bonus points ficial scorers, a written list of their teams for for the first innings Bonus Batting Points are forfeited if the the first day of the match. Replacement play- batting side bats for ers shall be named on this list if known. more than 60 overs b. The playing eleven cannot be changed in the first innings. except when Condition 3.9 applies, or when Not applicable in Senior A. special circumstances arise at the discretion 0.20 for each wicket of CMCA. Bonus Bowling Points taken during the c. If, between the toss and commencement complete match of the match, a replacement player becomes Additional bonus necessary, this can only be made with the points for winning outright by an in- 3 permission of the opposing captain. nings or 10 wickets d. In the event of late starting at the com- In a match where a team wins a 2-day match mencement of play or after an interval no ex- by default, the maximum points awarded tra time can be claimed. Any team not ready will be the same as what the team scoring to commence play at the appointed time will the most points in the round is awarded. Additional bonus be dealt with by CMCA. points for winning outright by 7 wickets 2 4.2. TIME WASTING or by more than 100 Umpires should fully take into account any runs deliberate slowing down of the tempo by In any grade where Maximum number either batsmen or fieldsmen where it may be there is a bye, the team with the bye of points available for seen to be to the disadvantage of an opposi- will be allocated that round. tion team, e.g. in the case of a team fielding second slowing down the game knowing it b) 1-day Matches might win a rain shortened match on a run How Points Are Points Awarded rate. Allocated Win (+ bonus point) 5 (+1) A Tie, unfinished or an abandoned match 3 Loss 0

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In any grade where there is a bye, the team a day (or a minimum of 15.4 overs per hour) with the bye will be allocated the maximum shall be completed. points scored for that round b. On the second day a minimum of 83 overs In a match where a (or a minimum of 15.4 overs per hour) for team wins a 1-day Maximum number match by default, the of points scored on playing time other than the last hour of the winning team will that day. match when clause 4.11 below shall apply. score c. On the second day, if any of the 83 overs, or as recalculated, have not been bowled when

4.4. PLAYING TIME LOST one hour of scheduled playing time remains, GRADES MORNING This rule applies when time is lost due to the last hour of the match for the purpose of ground, weather or light. It is the intent of clause 4.11 shall be the hour immediately fol- this rule to make up time where possible. lowing the completion of those overs. a. Time lost on the first day. Up to two hours d. A minimum of 17 overs shall be bowled in lost on the first day can only be made up at the the last hour. end of the first day (maximum of one hour) e. Where a change of innings occurs during and/or prior to the scheduled start time on the the day’s play, in the event of the team bowl- second day (maximum of one hour). Note: ing second being unable to complete its overs Time lost on the first day may not be made up by the scheduled cessation time, play shall after the scheduled start time on the second day. continue until the required number of overs b. Time lost on the second day. Up to one has been completed hour may be made up only at the end of the f. As per Law 12.5, if the minimum number day’s play, with the final hour starting no later of overs have been completed prior to the than 6.00pm scheduled cessation time, on any day but the c. Should playing time be lost during the 1st last, Time will be called if a wicket falls within day, either team may decide to forfeit their 2 minutes of the scheduled cessation time. first innings. If both teams forfeit then both teams shall receive half of the available points 4.6. PENALTIES for the first innings. a. An over rate of 15.4 six-ball overs is desir- d. Daylight Saving: When matches are played able in Premiership, Championship and Div outside of these hours, the Hours of Play will 1 and a penalty will be imposed in matches be 10.00am to 5.30pm. When making up involving officially-appointed umpires on any lost time prior to and after the conclusion team who fails to achieve this target throughout of daylight savings time, the umpires shall the duration of the entire match, provided said have the authority to abandon play for the team have bowled a minimum of 30 overs. day when they consider light conditions are b. The penalty for any such failure shall be dangerous to both players and umpires. the deduction of points from the offending team on the following basis: 1 point shall be 4.5. OVER RATES - PREMIERSHIP, deducted for every 0.5 or part thereof, of an CHAMPIONSHIP AND DIV 1 over below the required rate of 15.4 overs per Play shall continue on each day of the match hour. The calculation of over rates shall be until the completion of a minimum number made on actual playing time, after allowances of overs or until the scheduled cessation time, are made for the following interruptions only: whichever is the later. The minimum number i. Lunch and Tea interval of overs to be completed, unless an innings ii. Intervals between innings ends or an interruption occurs, shall be; iii. Stoppage due to pitch, ground, weather, a. On the first day a minimum of 100 overs light and unforeseen delays

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iv. Injuries to players i. Interruptions v. Two minutes for each fall of wicket. The In the case of interruptions, deductions must maximum total that may be claimed is 18 be made from the minimum 17 overs on the minutes per innings. basis of one over deducted for every three c. The umpires shall be charged with remind- minutes and 30 seconds of playing time lost. ing captains on an hourly basis of their teams Fractions of minutes not to count. Any over progress as far as the number of overs bowled uncompleted at the beginning of any inter- in the previous hour are concerned. The um- ruption must be completed on the resump-

MORNING GRADES MORNING pires will also be responsible for communi- tion of play and counted as one over. cating the day’s over rate to Metro Cricket via ii. Intervals the umpires report. For intervals, the remaining overs are to be d. These penalties shall occur only in matches calculated in two ways and the calculation where there are officially-appointed umpires. that allows the greater number of overs to be e. Where there are no officially-appointed bowled shall be used. These calculations are: umpires, both captains have the responsibility (a) As for interruptions, one over deducted of ensuring the over rate is reasonable and that for every three minutes and 30 seconds of the game advances at a reasonable rate. Both, or time lost, or either, captains may furnish a report to Metro (b) One over to be bowled for every three within 72 hours if over rates are in dispute. minutes and 30 seconds or part thereof of the time remaining when play recommences after 4.7. RECALCULATION OF OVERS the interval. (PLAYING TIME LOST) (c) Where there is a change of innings In any instances where playing time is lost during the last hour of play of the match, 3 the following shall apply: overs for each change will be deducted from Suspension of play will be calculated at one the minimum number of overs to be bowled. over for every 3 minutes 50 sec lost. 4.9. MEN DIVISION 2 4.8. LAST HOUR OF THE MATCH -17 - 2-DAY COMPETITION OVERS REQUIRED 4.9.1. PLAYING CONDITIONS a. The Umpires shall indicate when one hour a. In Two-day matches, the first innings will of playing time of the match remains accord- be a maximum of 45 overs. ing to the agreed hours of play. This will com- b. Follow on: The follow-on total is 100 mence immediately after the drinks break. runs. If the second batting team, at their The next over after that moment shall be the 45 over declaration, is more than 100 runs first of a minimum of 17 overs, provided a behind then the opposition can invite them result is not reached earlier or there is no to follow-on. interval or interruption of play. c. Hours of Play: b. If the 17 overs are completed before 12.00pm – 3.00pm time is reached, play will continue until the 3.30pm – 6.00pm scheduled finishing time. If, at the start of, d. If the change of inning is within 30 min- or during the last hour of the match, there is utes of the scheduled interval, then tea may an interruption (i. e. A stoppage caused by be taken. weather or light or for any other unavoidable e. A minimum of 90 overs must be bowled cause) or an interval between innings, the by 6.00pm, whichever comes later. overs to be bowled are to be calculated on the following basis:

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4.9.2. OVER RATES i. Tea interval Play is to be completed on the first day at ii. Intervals between innings 6.00pm or after 90 overs, whichever is the iii. Stoppage due to pitch, ground, weather, later. However, on Day One, should both first light and unforeseen delays innings be completed prior to 6.00pm the iv. Injuries to players close of play for the day shall then be 6.00pm v. Second drinks break in any one session with the only exception being if play is lost to h. Officially appointed umpires shall be rain when time can be added. charged with reminding captains on an The minimum number of overs to be com- hourly basis of their team’s progress as far as GRADES MORNING pleted, or an interruption occurs, shall be: the number of overs in the previous hour is a. On the first day, a minimum of 90 overs a concerned. The umpires will be responsible day shall be completed. for communicating the match over rates to b. On the second day, a minimum of 73 overs CMCA. for playing time other than the last hour of the match when clause 4.8 shall apply. 4.9.3. COMPULSORY DECLARATION c. On the second day, if any of the 73 overs, The first innings of the match is restricted to or as recalculated, have not been bowled 45 overs with no limit for any bowler. when one hour of scheduled playing time remains, the last hour of the match shall be 4.9.4. PLAYING TIME LOST the hour immediately following the comple- This rule applies when time is lost due to tion of those overs. ground, weather or light. It is the intent of d. Where a change of innings occurs during this rule to make up time where possible. The the day’s play, in the event of the team bowl- object is to bowl 90 overs in a day’s play and ing second being unable to complete its overs this will still be possible when only one by the scheduled cessation time, play will hour or less has been lost in that day. When continue until the required number of overs more than one hour is lost in a day’s play it has been completed. is accepted that 90 overs in the day may not e. Where there is a change of innings during be possible. Time lost will be made up at the the last hour of play of the match, 3 overs end of that days play as follows: for each change will be deducted from the a. Time lost on first day: minimum number of overs to be bowled. i. That time to be made up will be a f. An over rate of 16.6 overs is required and, maximum of one hour in total. if there are offically-appointed umpires, a ii. When time lost on the first day equals one penalty will be imposed on any team that hour or less in total, a minimum of 100 overs fails to achieve this target throughout the du- must be bowled from the scheduled com- ration of the entire match, provided said team mencement of play. have bowled a minimum of 30 overs. iii. When time lost on the first day exceeds g. The penalty for any such failure shall be one hour in total, it is then accepted that a the deduction of points from the offending minimum of 90 overs in that day may not be team on the following basis: 1 point shall be possible and a reduced minimum number of deducted for every 0.5 or part thereof of an overs are to be calculated in accordance with over below the required rate of 16.6 overs per Condition 4.7. hour. The calculation of over rates shall be b. Time lost on second day: made on actual playing time, after allowances i. That time to be made up will be a maxi- are made for the following interruptions only: mum of one hour in total. ii. When time lost on the second day equals

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one hour or less in total, a minimum of 83 4.10. ONE-DAY MATCHES overs must be bowled from the scheduled SPECIAL CONDITIONS 4.10.1. COLOURED CLOTHING commencement of play before the last hour can commence. Coloured clothing may be worn. The design iii. When time lost on the second day exceeds must be submitted to Metro for approval. one hour in total, it is then accepted that a Sponsors logos size and positioning must also minimum of 100 overs in that day may not be submitted to this group for approval. be possible and a reduced minimum number 4.10.2. COMPETITION FORMAT

MORNING GRADES MORNING of overs are to be calculated in accordance a. On the completion of the round robin with Condition 4.7. phase of the competition, all the teams will c. Should playing time be lost during the first be placed from first to last position according day, and/or the second day, either team may to the points obtained in this phase. decide to forfeit their first innings. b. The top four teams will play off in the d. When making up lost time at the end of semi-finals (1 v 4, 2 v 3). the day’s play, the umpires shall have the au- c. If two or more teams are equal on points thority to abandon play for the day when they at the completion of the round robin phase, consider light conditions are unreasonable or the right to play in the semi-finals will be dangerous to both players and umpires. decided by: e. Forfeiture of innings – see Condition 4.4 i. the result of the match played between those teams in the round robin phase. ii. if teams are still equal, by the higher net run rate iii. In a match declared a No Result, the higher net run rate will apply and supersede c (i) above. d. The winner of the semi-finals shall play each other in the final. In the event of a No Result or a tie in the semi-final, the right to play in the final will be allocated to the team finishing in the highest ranked position as determined by 2(b) and (c) above. e. If there is a tie in the Final, the winner will be the higher qualifier as determined in a) to c). f. In the event of play being abandoned through bad weather, there will be a reserve day as designated by Metro. If there is a No Result achieved on the reserve day, the win- ner of each grade will be the higher qualifier. g. The matches for the semi-finals will be played at the home ground of the higher placed team as determined by a) to c) above. The Finals for each grade will be played at the home venue of the higher placed team. Metro reserves the right to move these matches to the venue of the second-placed qualifier or a neutral venue.

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4.10.3. HOURS OF PLAY time allowances, the umpires will inform the a. The hours of play shall be as per the table relevant captain(s) that their overrate was in Condition 2.6. insufficient and that this will be reported to b. The luncheon adjournment of 40 minutes CMCA cricket. The umpires will report the (Tea interval: 30 minutes for Division 2) shall slow overate to CMCA cricket by including normally be taken at the completion of the this information in their Umpires’ Report. innings of the team batting first. This may be c. If a team is reported twice in a season for varied on agreement of both captains and the a slow overrate they will have deducted two umpires. competition points. Any further reports of GRADES MORNING c. One drinks break is permitted in each slow overrates will result in the deduction of session unless umpires/captains decide other- a further point for each instance. wise. In those matches where the start of play d. For the purposes of determining whether a is delayed or when play is suspended: team has bowled their overs too slowly (and The hours of play shall be extended to determining the number overs the team was 7.30pm, or where it is possible for both sides slow) the umpires shall take the following to bat for 50 overs (45 overs) by 7.30pm allowances into account: by calculation of the time required on the i. actual time taken to retrieve balls over basis of an average of 15.4 overs (15 overs) fences or in water. per hour, or the expiration of the time so ii. actual time taken to treat an injured player required, whichever is the earlier. on the field. iii. actual time taken for an injured player to 4.10.4. BONUS POINT (MORNING leave the field. GRADES) iv. actual time taken to dry a wet ball The team that achieves a run rate of 1.25 times v. time wasting by the batting side. that of the opposition shall be awarded one bo- vi. any other unforeseen delay the umpires nus point. Where a side is all out, the number deem was beyond the reasonable control of overs to be used is the maximum number of of the fielding team (e.g. regularly stopping overs that was otherwise eligible to face. play for members of another team with an Where matches are shortened and targets overlapping boundary to retrieve their ball revised, bonus run rates and defensive targets from within your field of play). are derived as a function of the revised target e. The over in progress at the cessation time score and maximum overs. shall count as a complete over. 4.10.5. LENGTH OF INNINGS f. Declarations: The captain of the batting (IN PREMIERSHIP) side may not declare his innings closed at any a. Where the start of play is delayed but time during the course of the match. where it is possible for both sides to bat for 4.10.6. DELAYED STARTS OR WHEN 50 (45) overs by 7.30pm by calculation of PLAY IS SUSPENDED the number of overs by 15.4 (15 overs) a. The object should always be to rearrange per hour. the number of overs so that both teams have b. If either team in either innings fails to bowl the opportunity to bat for the same number the required number of overs (50) by the of overs (minimum 20 overs for each team). scheduled time for cessation of the session, b. If the number of overs of the side batting play shall continue until the required number first is reduced, no fixed time will be of overs has been bowled. After consultation specified for the close of its innings and in between the umpires regarding any the event of the team fielding second failing

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to bowl, if necessary, the reduced number of 4.10.8. NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER overs by 7.30pm, the hours of play shall be No bowler shall bowl more than 10 (9 in extended until the required number of overs Div2) overs in an innings. In a match where has been bowled or a result achieved. the start is delayed and the innings of both c. If, owing to a suspension of play during the teams is restricted from the start to less than innings of the team batting second, it is not 50 (45) overs no bowler may bowl more possible for that team to have the opportunity than one fifth of the total overs allowed. In a of batting for the same number of overs as delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced for both teams or for the team MORNING GRADES MORNING the team batting first, they will bat for a num- ber of overs to be calculated in the following bowling second, no bowler may bowl more way as in Condition 4.10.3. than one fifth of the total overs. d. The team batting second shall not bat Notes for a greater number of overs than the team 1) Where the total is not divisible by 5, one batting first unless the latter has been out in additional over shall be allowed to the mini- less than the agreed number of overs or as in mum number per bowler necessary to make Condition 4.10.3. up the balance. 2) In the event of a bowler breaking down 4.10.7. THE RESULT and being unable to complete an over, the Please note: Duckworth Lewis Stern can only remaining balls will be bowled by another be used in matches with officially -appointed bowler. Such part of an over will count as a umpires. full over only insofar as each bowler’s limit is a. A result can be achieved only if both teams concerned. have batted for 20 overs, unless one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or unless 4.10.9. FIELDING RESTRICTIONS the team batting second scores enough runs a. At the instant of delivery, there may not be to win in less than 20 overs. more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg side. b. All other matches in which one or both b. In addition to the restriction above, further teams have not had the opportunity of bat- fielding restrictions shall apply to certain ting a minimum of 20 overs, shall be declared overs in each innings. The nature of such No Result matches. fielding restrictions and the overs during c. In the event of a tie in a round robin com- which they shall apply (hereinafter referred petition, each team receives 3 points. to as the Powerplay Overs) are set out in the In the event of a tie in a semi-final or final, following paragraphs. refer to playing condition 4.10.2 (d) & (e) c. The following fielding restrictions shall d. In the event of a match in progress being apply: interrupted and the number of overs being i. Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the field reduced, the target score for the team batting of play. The semi-circles shall have as their second will be calculated using the Duck- centre the middle stump at either end of the worth Lewis method (if available) using the pitch. The radius of each of the semi-circles app(s) approved by Metro Cricket. shall be 30 yards (27.43 metres). The semi- e. In the event of a match in progress being circles shall be linked by two parallel straight interrupted and the number of overs being lines drawn on the field. The fielding restric- reduced, where Duckworth Lewis is not tion areas should be marked by continuous available, the target may be calculated using painted white lines or ‘dots’ at 5 yard (4.57 the formula in Appendix C - Determining a metres) intervals, each ‘dot’ to be covered by result of a match - 10.2. white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc

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measuring 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter. lifted immediately. Note that this is the only ii. During Powerplay 1 (1-10 overs) (as set circumstance under which the Powerplay out below), only two fieldsmen shall be status can be changed during an over. permitted outside this fielding restriction area vi. If, following an interruption while Power- at the instant of delivery. During Powerplay play 2 in progress, it is found the innings 2 (11-40 overs), only 4 fielders shall be resumes in the Powerplay 3, then Powerplay permitted outside the fielding restriction area 3 will commence immediately. at the instant of delivery. During Powerplay vii. The umpire shall also indicate to the

3 (41-50 overs), no more than 5 fielders shall fielding captain at the start and end of either GRADES MORNING be permitted outside the fielding restriction Powerplay. area at the instant of delivery. viii. In the event of any infringement of any of iii. Powerplay 1 (block of 10 overs for an un- the above fielding restrictions, the square leg interrupted match (Div 2 9 overs)) shall be at umpire shall call and signal ‘No Ball’. the commencement of the innings. Pow- erplay 3 (one block of 10 overs for an 4.11. TWENTY 20 MATCHES uninterrupted match), will commence at the MCC Laws of Cricket shall apply except as beginning of the 41st (37th) over in a normal follows: match. a. Matches will start at time as indicated in iv. In circumstances when the number of the weekly draw with a 15 minute break overs of the batting team is reduced, the between innings. number of Powerplays shall reduce in accord- b. Each innings will consist of a maximum ance with the table below. For the sake of clar- of 20 Overs, with no bowler bowling more ity, it should be noted that the table shall apply than a maximum of 4 overs. The nominated to both the 1st and 2nd innings of the match: wicket keeper will not be allowed to bowl. c. Each innings shall be completed within 80 Innings Power Power Power minutes. duration play 1 play 2 play 3 d. Delayed/Interrupted Matches: 20 – 22 4 12 – 13 4 When playing time has been lost the revised 23 – 24 5 14 5 number of further overs to be bowled in the 25 – 27 5 15 5 match shall be based on 3.75 minutes per over in the total time remaining in the match. 28 – 29 6 17 6 The umpires will take into account the 15 30 – 32 6 18 6 minutes between innings. 33 – 34 7 20 7 Should calculations result in a fraction of 35 – 37 7 21 7 an over, the fraction shall be ignored. In the 38 – 39 8 23 8 event of the suspension occurring in the mid- 40 – 42 8 24 8 dle of an over, the total number of overs to be 43 – 44 9 26 9 bowled in the match will be calculated as if 45 – 47 9 27 9 that over was completed. 48 – 49 10 29 10 The innings of the batting side will continue at the point of interruption. The revision of v. Each Powerplay must commence at the overs should ensure that both sides have the start of an over. If play is interrupted during opportunity to bat for the same number of Powerplay 1 and on resumption the total overs. If the revised overs calculated result in number of Powerplay overs has already been an odd number of total overs in the match, exceeded, then the fielding restrictions will be

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then one over shall be added and the result j. The Result divided in half. i. A result can be achieved only if both teams The team batting second shall not bat for a have batted for 5 overs, unless one team has greater number of overs than the team batting been all out in less than 5 overs or unless the first unless the latter completed its innings in team batting second scores enough runs to less than its allocated overs. win in less than 5 overs. If there is more than one interruption to the ii. All other matches in which one or both innings of the side batting first, the above teams have not had the opportunity of bat-

MORNING GRADES MORNING calculations should always be based on the ting a minimum of 5 overs shall be declared original scheduled close of play. drawn matches. When playing time has been lost and, as a iii. In the event of a tie, in the round robin, result, it is not possible for the team batting each team receives 3 points. In the event of a second to have the opportunity of receiving tie in the final, a super over will be bowled. its allocated overs in the paying time avail- See Appendix C - Determining a result of a able, the number of overs shall be reduced at match - 10.3. a rate of 3.75 minutes per over in respect of iv. In the event of a match in progress being the aggregated lost playing time. Should the interrupted and the number of overs being calculations result in a fraction of an over the reduced, the target score for the team batting fraction shall be ignored. second will be calculated using the Duck- If the team fielding second fails to bowl the worth Lewis Stern method (with officiallyap- revised overs by the scheduled or resched- pointed umpire) using the app(s) approved uled close of play, the hours of play shall be by Metro Cricket. If there are no officially-ap- extended until the overs have been bowled or pointed umpires, the score may be calculated a result achieved. using the formula in Appendix C - Determin- e. Four piece balls are to be used - as per the ing a result of a match - When Duckworth list of approved balls provided by CMCA. Lewis is unavailable. f. If the start of play is delayed or suspended, v. When a team batting first is dismissed prior the hours of play shall be extended to to batting out its maximum available overs, 7.30pm, or where it is possible for both sides the total available number of overs at the end to bat for 20 overs. of the innings for the calculation of a result is g. The following fielding restrictions apply: the maximum number of overs that could be i. No more than five fielders can be on the leg bowled in that innings. side at any time. vi. At the end of the round robin section, ii. During the first six overs, a maximum of placings will be decided by who beat whom two fielders can be outside the 30-yard field- if two or more teams are on equal points. ing circle (this is known as the Powerplay). If this does not produce a clear order of iii. After the first six overs, a maximum of five placings, then net run rate will be used. fielders can be outside the fielding circle. vii. In the Premiership, Championship, h. Law 40 will apply except that the incom- Division 1, Division 2 and Cavaliers ing batsman must be in a position to take Twenty20 Competitions, placings at the end guard or for his partner to be ready to receive of the round robin will be decided by net run the next ball within one minute and thirty rate if two or more teams are on equal points. seconds of the fall of the previous wicket. k. The venue of the final will be at the home i. 5 points allocated for a win, 0 points for a ground of the higher placed team. CMCA loss, 3 points tie or abandoned reserves the right to allocate this venue.

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5. AFTERNOON GRADES - 5.3 POINTS MEN: a. Where a team wins by default, points awarded to such a team are to be the DIVISION 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, PRESIDENTS, maximum number of points awarded in that CAVALIERS GRADES round. (Metro Club Cricket contact: Mike Fisher b. Where a match is deferred for whatever 027 286 0419) reason after the agreement of the CMCA and both captains, that match must be played un- 5.1. NO BALL der the same conditions as the round of play CONDITIONS 2.11.1 AND 2.11.2 ALSO APPLY in that grade which the match was originally a. In Division 3 only, a bowler is limited to scheduled. ONE short pitched ball per over; that is, a c. In a No Result match, each team will ball that passes between the shoulder and the receive top of the head when the batsman is in an 3 points. upright position. d. Points b. In Division 4 and below, If a ball passes Win 5 points above the shoulder of the striker standing in

Loss 0 points GRADES AFTERNOON an upright position, the umpire shall call a no ball. Tie or abandoned 3 points c. There are no free hits in ANY Afternoon 5.4. LATE ARRIVAL Grades. If a player arrives late to a men’s afternoon grade match, the player can fully participate in 5.2. OVERS the match from the moment the player enters a. In all matches the one innings of each side the field of play, regardless of whether the shall be restricted to 40 overs, with no bowler player is a batsman or bowler. being permitted to bowl more than 8 overs in the opposing side’s innings. 5.4. PRESIDENTS GRADE b. Matches MUST start at 1.00pm. The toss is SPECIAL CONDITIONS to take place 15 minutes prior to the sched- a. There will be two complete rounds played uled start time. If you don’t have a represent- for the major trophy plus a semi final and final ative at the toss, that side forfeits the toss. (for the minor trophy) if the playing schedule c. Should one team not be ready to commence allows. play at 1.00pm, they will lose one over of b. Any matches missed through cancellations batting time for every four minutes lost. For will not be replayed. example, if play starts at 1.12pm, the late team c. Age guidelines: In this grade all teams must will have 37 overs in which to bat. take the field with a minimum of NINE play- d. There must be a minimum of SEVEN play- ers over the age of 35 years. ers to start a match. d. If a team cannot comply with this condi- e. If one team is unable to commence by tion, dispensation may be granted by the 1.30pm then that team loses by default. CMCA. Failure to comply with this will result f. Each team must complete its innings within in loss of points. two and a half hours. e. If a player is injured, during the course of g. There is one drinks break per innings un- the match, that player, when batting is entitled less otherwise agreed by both captains prior to have a runner if such an injury prevents to the start of the match. him from running freely.

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5.5. CAVALIERS TWENTY20 GRADE SPECIAL CONDITIONS a. Start time is 2.00pm with matches to be completed by 6.00pm. There is a ten-minute interval between innings. b. Each team will comprise NINE players. c. Each innings should comprise 20 overs or when 8 wickets have been taken. d. A batsman must retire at the end of the over in which he scores 40 runs. e. A batsman who retires may return at the fall of the last wicket. f. If there is more than one retired batsman, the batsmen resume their innings in the order that they retired; that is, the batsman who re- tired first returns to continue his innings first. g. No bowler can bowl more than 4 overs. AFTERNOON GRADES AFTERNOON h. Once a bowler takes 3 wickets in the in- nings, he may complete the over. Thereafter he cannot bowl in the match. i. There must be a minimum of 3 fielders on each side of the pitch. j. CMCA-approved balls must be used but it is not necessary to have a new ball. k. Normal law applies regarding no balls and wides. There are no “free hits”. j. If a player is injured, during the course of the match, that player, when batting is entitled to have a runner if such an injury prevents him from running freely.

5.7. DIVISION 7 AND CAVALIERS Dress: Provided the team wears a uniform dress, alternate clothing of a sporting nature can be worn, i.e. whites are not compulsory but can be worn. Matching track pants and shirts can be worn. However, a tidy standard of dress is requested.

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6. YOUTH CRICKET 6.2 PLAYING NUMBERS a. In all grades, including 1st XI, a team may CANTERBURY SCHOOLS 1ST XI COMPETITION, 2ND GRADE, YOUTH have 12 players involved in the match with OPEN, YEAR 10 AND YEAR 9 GRADES no more than 11 on the field of play at any (Metro Club Cricket contact: Mike Fisher one time. 027 286 0419) b. The opposing captain and coach should be informed 30 minutes prior to the scheduled LOCAL PLAYING CONDITIONS start of play. It may be a requirement by Metro that coach- es/ managers of teams in Canterbury Schools 6.3. BONUS POINT FOR 1ST XI GRADES 1st XI grade are to brief the combined teams AND YEAR 9A on what constitutes unacceptable behaviour For one-day format, see Condition 4.10.4 as stated in Section 8, Code of Conduct (Ap- a. to gain a bonus point a team must pass pendix A) in Metro’s Handbook. This should the opposition’s total in four-fifths (80%) of take place, when required, before 10.15am the overs available, or dismiss the opposition and the start of play. inside four-fifths of their total Example 1: In a 50 over match, Team A scores 200 runs; 6.1. 1ST XI GRADES Team B scores 201 on 38.4 overs (inside a. Hours of Play: 4/5ths of the overs) and claims a bonus point. 10.30am – 1.00pm Example 2: In a 40 over match, Team A 1.40pm – 3.40pm scores 200 runs; it must dismiss Team B for 4.00pm – 6.00pm less than 160 runs (4/5ths of 200) to claim b. In Two-day competitions, a minimum of the bonus point. 100 overs must be bowled in a day. Coaches, b. For two-day format, see Condition 6.14. captains should be vigilant that the end of the GRADE YOUTH day’s play is 6.00pm or 100 overs, whichever 6.4. ALL 2-DAY MATCHES WHERE THERE IS NO PLAY ON THE FIRST DAY comes later. If there is no play at all on the first day of a c. In Two-day matches, the last 17 overs shall 2-day game due to weather and ground con- start after the bowling of 83 overs or drinks at ditions grades shall play under the following 5.00pm, whichever comes later. conditions: d. Where there is a change of innings during a. Canterbury Schools 1st XI Grades and Year the last hour, 3 overs shall be deducted from 9A will play under the same conditions as the minimum overs to be bowled. Premier Grade Men. (See Condition 4.6) e. When the Canterbury Secondary School b. Starting times shall be as normal for a Athletic Sports are held, any named 1st XI 2-day match. player who is participating in the Sports, has full playing rights immediately upon his return. 6.5. BOWLING RESTRICTIONS FOR f. Any 1st XI player who is sitting an academ- PLAYERS UNDER 19 AND UNDER 17 ic exam on the day of play has full playing a. In Canterbury Schools 1st XI Competition rights immediately upon his return. 2-day games any pace bowler (non-spinner) g. The opposition captain and coach must be has a maximum of 6 overs per spell and informed of these circumstances 30 minutes 16 overs maximum in any one day. At the prior to the scheduled start time. completion of a bowler’s spell, the bowler h. Power plays apply in these grades for One- may not bowl again until the equivalent day competitions; for Conditions, see p 33 number of overs have been bowled from the Condition 4.10.9 same end, eg a player bowling a six over spell

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cannot bowl again until six overs have been wickets, he may complete his over but cannot completed from the same end. (This includes bowl again. the immediate change of bowling ends.) h. Fielders – There must be a minimum of 3 b. In Canterbury Schools 1st XI Competition fielders on each side of the wicket. one-day matches, all bowlers can bowl a i. Ball – a Metro-approved ball must be used maximum of ten overs. If desired, all ten but it is not necessary to use a new ball. overs can be completed in one spell. 6.9. YEAR 10 GRADE 6.6. AGE RESTRICTIONS a. The start time for this grade is 12.30pm Cricketers playing in the Youth grades must and should be completed by 6.00pm be under that particular age as at September b. Coaches, managers and/or team captains 1 each year. For example, to play Under 16 are responsible for ensuring the match grades during the 2018 season the player progresses at a reasonable pace with minimal must be born on or after 1st September and brief drinks breaks. 2001. Special situations may be considered c. In Year 10 Grade, 40-over innings should on application to the CMCA. take no longer than two hours and 30 minutes. 6.7. 2ND GRADE d. The same rules as Metro afternoon club a. Start time is 12.30pm cricket of 40 overs apply. There is a maxi- b. Format is 40 overs with a bowling limit of mum of 8 overs per bowler and no bowler 8 overs per bowler. A seam bowler (that is, a can bowl more than 6 overs in one spell. non-spinner) can bowl no more than 6 overs in any one spell. 6.10. YEAR 9A GRADE c. Each 40-over innings should take no a. 10.30am – 5.00pm YOUTH GRADE YOUTH longer than 2 hours and 30 minutes. b. In a two-day match, a limit of 45 overs on the first innings. Each team MUST complete 6.8. YOUTH TWENTY20 GRADE their first 45 overs on the first day of their a. Over Limit: 20 overs per team and a maxi- match (i.e.90 overs), unless play is lost due to mum of four overs per bowler unfavourable playing conditions, whereupon b. Wides and No Balls: Foot-fault no balls the second innings may continue to the sec- and wides are rewarded with one run plus ond day. There will be a 30-minute interval whatever is scored off the no ball. There are between the first innings. Should a change NO free hits. No extra balls are required to of innings take place outside the “official” be bowled, unless it is the twentieth over of 30-minute interval, 3 overs will be deducted the innings. In the twentieth over, all no balls from the total of 90 overs. For example, Team and wides must be re-bowled until the over A is dismissed in 30 overs; Team B completes is completed. its 45 overs which leaves 15 overs in Day 1. c. Start time is 9.00am With the change of innings of 10 minutes d. Team numbers: 9 players (and 3 overs deducted) there will be 12 overs e. Each innings shall consist of 20 overs or to be bowled. A minimum of 17 overs must when 8 wickets have fallen. be bowled in the last hour of the match on f. A batsman must retire at the end of the Day 2 starting at 4.00pm. over in which he reached 40 runs. However, c. In the situation where a team has com- a batsman may return once the rest of the pleted its 45 overs in the first innings and is team has batted. still behind the follow-on total (this is 100 g. Bowlers -Once a bowler has taken three

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runs in a two-day match), then that team can Eg. Game 1 - the order will be A, B, C be asked to follow-on by the opposition. Game 2 - the order will be B, C, A d. Pace bowling limits: 6 overs per spell and Game 3 - the order will be C, A, B 14 overs in a day. iii. Flexibility of the batting order within the e. In a one-day match, the duration of 1st pod is permitted. innings:10.30am-1.15pm; the duration of Eg. Pod A - A boy’s batting number in 2nd innings: 1.45pm-4.30pm the order could be 3, 11 and 6 f. Bowling Limits: 9 overs per bowler; 6 overs Pod B - 7, 1 and 10 maximum in a spell for pace bowlers. iv. Replacements will bat in the pod of the g. Balls: Two-piece ball from Metro list of person they are replacing. approved balls. Weight: 156 gms (Term 1); Eg. If a boy is in Pod B in week 1 and does 156gms (Term 4) not play in week 2 then the replacement h. Limitation of overs for pace bowlers (see player will bat in Pod B for week 2 Condition 6.19) v. Teams are advised to distribute their i. Bonus points see Condition 6.14 ‘stronger’ batsmen evenly throughout the pods. Eg the top 3 batsmen to bat in each of 6.11. YEAR 9B GRADE the 3 pods and not in the same pod. a. Start time is 12.30pm and the match should be finished by 6.00pm. 6.12. YEAR 9C GRADE b. Each innings will be 35 overs with a maxi- a. This grade starts at 12.30pm and should mum of 5 overs per bowler. Each innings finish by 4.30pm. should be completed in 2 hours 15 minutes b. Team numbers: 8 aside with 10 minutes for the change of innings. c. Over Limits: 20 overs per side The duration of 1st innings: 1.00pm-3.15pm; d. 4 overs per bowler YOUTH GRADE YOUTH the duration of 2nd innings: 3.25pm- e. 6 ball over maximum 5.40pm. f. No balls and wides are rewarded with 2 c. In order to speed up play, 5 overs should runs. No extra balls are bowled, unless it is in be bowled consecutively from each end. the 20th over of the innings. In the 20th over, d. Balls: Two-piece balls as determined in all no balls and wides are bowled until the 6.17). over is completed. A free hit follows a foot e. Wides: Wides are subject to the judgment fault no ball. of the umpire. In 1-day cricket if the ball passes sufficiently wide of the off stump to 6.13. UMPIRES make it impossible for the striker to play a All umpiring in all grades must be done normal cricket shot from his normal guard, a by the players who are participating in the wide shall be called. If the ball pitches outside match, unless officially appointed umpires leg stump and moves further away on the leg are provided, or Metro advise differently. side a wide shall be called. The maximum number of balls in an over in this grade is 8. f. No balls: A free hit follows a foot fault no ball. g. Batting: i. A team will be divided into 3 batting pods. Pod A: 1-4, Pod B: 5-8, Pod C: 9-11/12 ii. Each game the pods rotate

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6.14. POINTS How Points Are Points Awarded 2-day matches -Canterbury Schools 1st XI Allocated and Year 9A Win (+bonus point) 5 (+1) Loss 0 How Points Are Points Awarded Tie or no result 3 Allocated Outright Win 10 1st Innings Points 2 Match Tie (2-innings 5 (+1st innings Afternoon Section B and C grades Twenty/20 of both teams com- points) How Points Are pleted) Points Awarded Allocated Match Tie (1st-innings of both teams com- 1 Win 5 pleted) Loss 0 0.01 for each run Tie or no result 3 scored during the complete match. The 6.15. FOLLOW-ON batting bonus points In 2-day matches, a team batting second may Bonus Batting Points for the first innings be asked to follow on if it is dismissed 100 are forfeited if the runs or more behind the opposition’s total on batting side bats for the first innings. more than 60 overs in that innings. 6.16. FIELDING RESTRICTIONS 0.20 for each wicket In Canterbury Schools 1st XI Grade there will Bonus Bowling Points taken during the be Field Restrictions (See Condition 4.10.9). It

YOUTH GRADE YOUTH complete match is accepted that the circle does not have to be Additional bonus points for winning drawn on the field but all attributes of the rule 3 outright by an innings will apply. or 10 wickets Additional bonus 6.17. USE OF HELMETS points for winning a. Helmets must be worn by ALL batsmen in outright by 7 wickets 2 all Youth grades without exception. or by more than 100 b. It is compulsory for wicket-keepers in all runs Youth grade cricket to wear a helmet. In any grade where The maximum c. A protective helmet, when not in use by there is a bye, the team points scored in a fielder, shall be placed behind the wicket- with the bye will be that round keeper and in line with both sets of stumps. allocated In a match where a team wins a 2-day If the ball strikes the helmet, it becomes dead match by default, the winning team will be and 5 points shall be awarded to the batting awarded a minimum of 12 points, plus the side. This is in addition to the penalty for a no maximum bonus points scored by any other ball or a wide or any runs completed by the team in the grade. However, the maximum batsman prior to the ball striking the helmet points awarded will be no more than the (Law 28.3). team scoring the most points in the round. 6.18. BALLS 1-day Matches - Canterbury Schools 1st XI, a. Two-day competitions: a four-piece ball must 2nd Grade and Year 9A be used in 1st XI Championship (Kookaburra

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Regulation), Cup (Kookaburra Club Match), Bowl (Kookaburra Senator) and a two-piece ball in the Year 9a Grade (Kookaburra Red King, Practice, Crown). b. One-day competitions: in 1st XI Champi- onship, a four-piece, white Kookaburra Club Match 156gm will be used. In 1st XI Cup, Bowl and 2nd Grades, a red Kookaburra Senator 156gm will be used. In all other Youth Grades, a two-piece red Kookaburra ball shall be used from the approved list (see Condition 2.9). c. All Youth Grades will use 156gm balls.

6.19. LIMITATION OF OVERS FOR PACE BOWLERS (DOES NOT APPLY TO SPIN BOWLERS) a. All pace bowlers (defined as bowlers where the wicket keeper would normally stand back) are subject to a limitation of overs allowed to be bowled per day. This rule is made in the interests of player safety and follows extensive research findings in both New Zealand and Australia. Coaches are asked to apply the rule strictly and not try to avoid it by bringing up GRADE YOUTH the wicket keeper artificially. Player safety must be placed as the highest priority. b. In Year 9A 2-day games, there will be a maximum of 6 overs per spell and 14 overs in any one day. At the completion of a bowler’s spell, the bowler may not bowl again until the equivalent number of overs as the length of that spell are bowled from the same end. c. Following the completion of the spell, the normal break will apply-the break in the spell is disregarded. A bowler’s spell will be deemed to have been completed at the end of day one and a new spell may be commenced from the start of play on day two. In the instance where a bowler’s spell is interrupted by lunch, tea, drinks or a break between innings where the follow on is to be enforced, the spell will be deemed to be continued and the normal break between spells will apply. The above applies to 2-day cricket only; there are no restrictions in 1-day cricket.

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7. WOMEN’S CRICKET 7.3. FAST SHORT PITCH BOWLING Local playing condition 2.11.2 shall only LOCAL PLAYING CONDITIONS apply to Premier Grade Women’s games (Metro Club Cricket contact: Mike Fisher and not to any other women’s grades. In all 027 286 0419) Women’s grades except Premier Women if a short-pitched ball passes over shoulder 7.1. UMPIRING 7.1.1 PREMIER GRADES. height of the striker standing upright at Unless there are officially-appointed umpires, the crease, the umpire shall call and signal all umpiring is to be carried out by players. no-ball. Younger players are encouraged to umpire as 7.4. BONUS POINTS their experience dictates. Prior to the start of These are available in Women’s Premier, the season Metro will hold a basic umpiring Division 1 and Division 2. course. All players are encouraged to attend. a. A team may gain a bonus point by passing 7.1.2. DIVISION 1 the opposition’s total in 4/5ths (80%) of the Umpires will be player-umpires unless overs available, or by dismissing the opposi- by mutual agreement of captains or team tion under 4/5ths of the total of your team. coaches prior to the match. Example 1: In a 50-over match, Team A sores While the player-umpire may be given guid- 200 runs. Team B scores 201 in 38.4 overs ance about the decision, the player-umpire and gains a bonus point. is to make the final decision and indicate Example 2: In a 30-over match, Team A the decision to the scorer by the appropriate scores 110 runs; to gain a bonus point it gesture for a bye, leg bye and so on. must dismiss/restrict Team B to a score under 88 runs (less than 4/5ths of the total). 7.1.3. DIVISION 2 Note: Umpires will be the player with the coach/ b. There are no losing bonus points. manager aiding her. While the player-umpire c. There are no bonus points available in may be given guidance about the decision, Twenty20 matches. the player-umpire is to make the final deci- sion and indicate the decision to the scorer 7.5. SCOREBOOKS by the appropriate gesture for a bye, leg bye Players’ surnames MUST be used in the scorebook. It is unacceptable to use solely

WOMENS GRADE WOMENS and so on. the Christian name. A combination of both 7.2. WIDE BOWLING is permitted e.g. Z Smith or Zoe Smith but Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict not Zoe. and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling 7.6. PREMIER WOMEN’S GRADE SPECIAL CONDITIONS wide of the wicket or over the batsman’s 7.6.1. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY head. The following criteria should be Each women’s Premier grade team may not adopted as a guide for Umpires: play more than three players in any match, If the ball passes either side of the wicket suf- if such players have played for another ficiently wide to make it virtually impossible major Association in the previous season. No for the striker to play a ‘normal cricket stroke’ representative from any Association may play from her normal guard position the umpire in grades below Premier grade without the shall call and signal ‘wide’. prior approval of CMCA.

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7.6.2. COVERS restriction areas should be marked by The use of covers will apply (see Condition continuous painted white lines or ‘dots’ at 2.3). 5-yard (4.57 metres) intervals, each ‘dot’ to be covered by white plastic or rubber (but 7.6.3. HOURS OF PLAY not metal) disc measuring 7 inches (18 cm) Refer to the hours of play in the table at in diameter. Condition 2.6 ii. During Powerplay 1 (1-10 overs) (as set 1-Day Matches out below), only two fieldsmen shall be per- How Points Are Points mitted outside this fielding restriction area Allocated Awarded at the instant of delivery. During Powerplay Win (+bonus point) 5 (+1) 2 (11-40 overs), only 4 fielders shall be per- mitted outside the fielding restriction area at Loss 0 the instant of delivery. During Powerplay 3 Tie or abandoned 3 (41-50 overs), no more than 5 fielders shall be permitted outside the fielding restriction Where a team has a bye, maximum playing area at the instant of delivery. points shall be awarded to the team for that iii. Powerplay 1 (block of 10 overs for an round of play. This will not include bonus uninterrupted match) shall be at the com- points. mencement of the innings. Powerplay 3 Where a team wins by default, points (one block of 10 overs for an uninterrupted awarded to such team for that win shall be match), will commence at the beginning of the equivalent of the maximum points gained the 41st over in a normal match. by any other team in that grade and in that iv. In circumstances when the number of round. overs of the batting team is reduced, the number of Powerplays shall reduce in accord- 7.7. PREMIER WOMEN’S GRADE - 1-DAY COMPETITION ance with the table below. For the sake of clar- 7.7.1. FIELDING RESTRICTIONS ity, it should be noted that the table shall apply a. At the instant of delivery, there may not to both the 1st and 2nd innings of the match. be more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg side. b. In addition to the restriction above, Innings Power Power Power further fielding restrictions shall apply to duration play 1 play 2 play 3 certain overs in each innings. The nature 20 – 22 4 12 – 13 4 GRADE WOMENS of such fielding restrictions and the overs 23 – 24 5 14 5 during which they shall apply (hereinafter 25 – 27 5 15 5 referred to as the Powerplay Overs) are set 28 – 29 6 17 6 out in the following paragraphs. 30 – 32 6 18 6 c. The following fielding restrictions shall 33 – 34 7 20 7 apply: 35 – 37 7 21 7 i. Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the 38 – 39 8 23 8 field of play. The semi-circles shall have as 40 – 42 8 24 8 their centre the middle stump at either end 43 – 44 9 26 9 of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi- 45 – 47 9 27 9 circles shall be 27 yards (23 metres). The 48 – 49 10 29 10 semi-circles shall be linked by two parallel straight lines drawn on the field. The fielding

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v. Each Powerplay must commence at the of overs has been bowled. After consultation start of an over. If play is interrupted during between the umpires regarding any Powerplay 1 and on resumption the total time allowances, the umpires will inform the number of Powerplay overs has already been relevant captain(s) that their overrate was exceeded, then the fielding restrictions will be insufficient and that this will be reported to lifted immediately. Note that this is the only Metro cricket. The umpires will report the circumstance under which the Powerplay slow overate to Metro cricket by including status can be changed during an over. this information in their Umpires’ Report. vi. If, following an interruption while Power- If a team is reported twice in a season for a play 2 in progress, it is found the innings slow overrate they will have deducted two resumes in the Powerplay 3, then Powerplay competition points. Any further reports of 3 will commence immediately. slow overrates will result in the deduction vii. The umpire shall also indicate to the of a further point for each instance. For the fielding captain at the start and end of either purposes of determining whether a team has Powerplay. bowled their overs too slowly (and determin- viii. In the event of any infringement of any of ing the number overs the team was slow) the the above fielding restrictions, the square leg umpires shall take the following allowances umpire shall call and signal ‘No Ball’. into account: i. actual time taken to retrieve balls over 7.7.2. NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER fences or in water. No bowler shall bowl more than ten overs ii. actual time taken to treat an injured player in an innings. In a match where the start on the field. is delayed and the innings of both teams is iii. actual time taken for an injured player to restricted from the start to less than 50 overs leave the field. no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of iv. actual time taken to dry a wet ball the total overs allowed. In a delayed or inter- v. time wasting by the batting side. rupted match where the overs are reduced for vi. any other unforeseen delay the umpires both teams or for the team bowling second, deem was beyond the reasonable control of no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the fielding team (e.g. regularly stopping play the total overs. for members of another team with an overlap- a. Where the total is not divisible by 5, one ping boundary to retrieve their ball from additional over shall be allowed to the mini-

WOMENS GRADE WOMENS within your field of play). mum number per bowler necessary to make b. The over in progress at the cessation time up the balance. shall count as a complete over.. b. In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the 7.7.4. TIME WASTING remaining balls will be bowled by another Umpires should fully take into account in bowler. Such part of an over will count as a limited over matches any deliberate slow- full over only insofar as each bowler’s limit ing down in the tempo by either batsmen or is concerned. fieldsmen where it may be seen to be to the disadvantage of an opposition team, e.g. in 7.7.3. LENGTH OF INNINGS the case of a team fielding second slowing a. If either team in either innings fails to bowl down the game knowing it might win a rain the required number of overs (50) by the shortened match on a run rate. scheduled time for cessation of the session, play shall continue until the required number

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7.7.5. DELAYED STARTS OR WHEN interrupted and the number of overs being PLAY IS SUSPENDED reduced, the target score for the team batting a. The object should always be to rearrange second will be calculated using the Duckworth the number of overs so that both teams have Lewis method (if officially appointed the opportunity to bat for the same number of umpires) using the app approved in Appendix overs (minimum 20 overs for each team). C - Determining a result of a match - 10.1. b. When play has been delayed or suspended, c. In the event of a match in progress being the overs to be bowled will be calculated by interrupted and Duckworth Lewis is not establishing a revised start time, and working available, the result shall be decided using the back from 6.00pm on the basis of an average formula in Appendix C - Determining a result rate of 17 overs per hour. For example, play of a match - 10.2. is to start at 2.00pm; working back from d. In the event of a tie, in the round robin, 6.00pm leaves 4 hours minus 10 minutes for each team is awarded 3 points. In the final, change of innings.3 hours 50 minutes equates a tied match will be decided by a super over. to 65 overs; the revised duration is a 33 over See Appendix C - Determining a result of a match. 3 bowlers will bowl 7 overs and 2 match - 10.3. bowlers will bowl 6 overs. c. If the number of overs of the side batting 7.7.7. FINALS first is reduced, no fixed time will be specified a. At the end of the round- robin competition for the close of its innings and in the event the top two placed teams will advance to the of the team fielding second failing to bowl, final. No points are to be carried forward to if necessary, the reduced number of overs this match. by 6pm, the hours of play shall be extended b. The team which wins the final shall be until the required number of overs has been the winner of the Premier Grade Cup. In the bowled or a result achieved. event of a No Result match being achieved in d. If, owing to a suspension of play during the the final, the Cup will be awarded to the team innings of the team batting second, it is not finishing with the highest number of points possible for that team to have the opportunity from the round robin competition. of batting for the same number of overs as the c. The final will be played at (or team batting first, they will bat for a number of a venue designated by Metro). overs to be calculated as in Condition 4.11.6. e. The team batting second shall not bat for a 7.8. TWENTY20 CRICKET WOMENS GRADE WOMENS greater number of overs than the team batting MCC Laws of Cricket shall apply except as first unless the latter has been out in less than follows: the agreed number of overs. a. Matches will start at time as indicated in the weekly draw with a 20-minute break between 7.7.6. THE RESULT innings. a. A result can be achieved only if both teams b. Each innings will consist of a maximum of have batted for 20 overs, unless one team has 20 Overs, with no bowler bowling more than been all out in less than 20 overs or unless the a maximum of 4 overs. team batting second scores enough runs to c. Each innings shall be completed within 80 win in less than 20 overs. All other matches minutes. Delayed/Interrupted Matches: to in which one or both teams have not had the the team batting first. When playing time has opportunity for batting a minimum of 20 been lost the revised number of further overs overs, shall be declared drawn matches. to be bowled in the match shall be based on b. In the event of a match in progress being 3.75 minutes per over in the total time re-

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maining in the match. The umpires will take g. ALL no-balls are rewarded with a free hit into account time between innings. Should on the next ball bowled. calculations result in a fraction of an over, h. The following fielding restrictions apply: the fraction shall be ignored. In the event of i. No more than five fielders can be on the leg the suspension occurring in the middle of an side at any time. over, the total number of overs to be bowled ii. During the first six overs, a maximum of in the match will be calculated as if that over two fielders can be outside the 25-yard field- was completed. The innings of the batting ing circle. side will continue at the point of interruption. iii. After the first six overs, a maximum of five The revision of overs should ensure that both fielders can be outside the fielding circle. sides have the opportunity to bat for the same i. 5 points allocated for a win, 0 points for a number of overs. If the revised overs calcu- loss, 3 points tie or abandoned lated result in an odd number of total overs in j. The Result the match, then one over shall be added and i. A result can be achieved only if both teams the result divided in half. have batted for 5 overs, unless one team has The team batting second shall not bat for a been all out in less than 5 overs or unless the greater number of overs than the team batting team batting second scores enough runs to first unless the latter completed its innings win in less than 5 overs. in less than its allocated overs. If there is ii. All other matches in which one or both more than one interruption to the innings of teams have not had the opportunity of batting the side batting first, the above calculations a minimum of 5 overs, shall be declared should always be based on the original sched- drawn matches. uled close of play. iii. In the event of a tie, refer to Playing To the team batting second: when playing Condition 4.10.2 time has been lost and, as a result, it is not iv. In the event of a match in progress being possible for the team batting second to have interrupted and the number of overs the opportunity of receiving its allocated overs being reduced, the target score for the team in the paying time available, the number of batting second will be calculated using the overs shall be reduced at a rate of 3.75 min- Duckworth Lewis Stern method (having utes per over in respect of the aggregated lost officially-appointed umpires). If there are no playing time. Should the calculations result officially-appointed umpires, the score will be

WOMENS GRADE WOMENS in a fraction of an over the fraction shall be calculated using the formula in Appendix C - ignored. Determining a result of a match - 10.2. If the team fielding second fails to bowl the v. When a team batting first is dismissed prior revised overs by the scheduled or rescheduled to batting out its maximum available overs, close of play, the hours of play shall be the total available number of overs at the end extended until the overs have been bowled or of the innings for the calculation of a result is a result achieved. the maximum number of overs that could be d. No fielder may be closer than 10 metres bowled in that innings. from the batsman. k. In the Premier Twenty20 Tournament, e. Four-piece balls are to be used - as per the placings at the end of pool play will be de- list of approved balls provided by Metro. cided by net run rate if two or more teams are f. In the event of playing time lost, 5 overs on equal points. will constitute a match. The latest start time will be 5.00pm

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7.9. KIRSTY BOND SERIES 7.11. DIVISION 1 (PHYL SPECIAL CONDITIONS BLACKLER SERIES/DEBBIE This competition will comprise those Premier HOCKLEY SERIES) players who are not participating in the first- 7.11.1. PLAYING CONDITIONS FOR class programme with the . DIVISION 1 - PHYL BLACKLER SERIES: a. Composition: 8 players per team Conditions for 40-over competition: b. Duration: Each innings is 16 overs and •1.00pm start should take no longer than about one hour. • Breaks in play There will be a break between innings of 10 - drinks may be taken after 20 overs minutes. - change of innings will be 20 minutes c. Bowler: No bowler can bowl more than 4 1. Teams will comprise of 9 players. If a team overs, with a maximum of 2 overs in a spell. has more than 9 players, an extra player d. Batting: Normal batting conditions apply. may play as a designated batsman or bowler e. Fielding restrictions: No fielder to be within (indicated prior to the match), but there can 10 metres of the striker and no more than 4 be no more than 9 players in the bowling side fielders on any one side of the wicket. on the field at any one time. f. Draw: Each team will play two matches per 2. Each over will comprise 6 balls (with a day with all matches at the one venue. maximum of 8 balls) apart from the final over g. Covers: The host club is responsible for which will be played out as per Law. the use of covers under the rules in the Metro 3. Any batsman who scores 50 runs must Handbook. retire immediately but may return at the fall h. The Free Hit rule does not apply in this of the last wicket. Once that last partnership competition. is broken, the team’s innings shall cease. i. Ball: The same ball can be used for both 4. No bowler may bowl after taking 5 wickets matches. but she will complete that over in which the j. Outside of these conditions, normal Laws of 5th wicket was taken; any additional wickets Cricket to apply. taken in that over are deemed to be out. 5. No bowler may bowl more than 8 overs 7.10. CODE OF BEHAVIOUR 6. Fielding restrictions – There can be no a. The basis of this Code lies in The Preamble more than 4 players on one side and no more to the Laws of Cricket which deals with The than 2 players behind square leg. Spirit of the Game. 7. Other than fielders in the recognised slips WOMENS GRADE WOMENS b. Both Division 1 and Division 2 grades are area, no fielder can be within 10 metres of the to be regarded as development grades and, batsman on strike (that is, about half the pitch as such, there is a strong expectation that the length). older players involved will provide encour- 8. Umpires will be player/umpires unless, agement and guidance during the match. by mutual agreement of captains or team c. Metro expects teams to play with energy managers prior to the game. and enthusiasm in a competitive manner 9. While the player-umpire may be given guid- but not at the expense and detriment to the ance about the decision, the player-umpire is to development of the younger players. make the final decision and indicate the deci- d. Metro expects players, coaches and manag- sion to the scorer by the appropriate gesture for ers to show sensible leadership and judgment a bye, leg bye, wide, dismissal et al. when young players of lesser ability are pitted 10. The ball should be a new/good quality against stronger, more able players during the ball from the official list course of a match.h.

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7.11.2. PLAYING CONDITIONS FOR 7.12. SOCIAL 8 T20 DIVISION 1 - DEBBIE HOCKLEY SERIES: COMPETITION Conditions for Twenty20 competition: CONDITIONS FOR TWENTY20 1. 1.00pm start time with a 20-minute break COMPETITION: between innings 1. 2.00pm start time with a 20-minute break 2. Teams will comprise of 9 players between innings 3. No bowler can bowl more than 4 overs 2. Teams will comprise of 8 players 4. A batsman who scores 40 runs must retire 3. No bowler can bowl more than 5 overs. immediately but may return once the rest of 4. No bowler can bowl after taking 4 wickets the team has batted. Once the last partnership (but may complete the over in which the 4th is broken, the team’s innings shall cease. wicket was taken). Any additional wickets 5. Each over will comprise 6 balls (with a taken in that over are deemed to be out. maximum of 8 balls) apart from the final over 5. A batsman who scores 50 runs must retire which will be played out as per law. immediately but may return once the rest of 6. There can be no more than 4 fielders on the team has batted. Once the last partner- one side of the wicket and no more than 2 ship is broken, the team’s innings shall cease. fielders behind square leg. 6. Each over will comprise 6 balls (with a maximum of 8 balls) apart from the final over 7.11.3. POINTS which will be played out as per law. 7. There can be no more than 4 fielders on How Points Are Points Awarded Allocated one side of the wicket and no more than 2 Win 5 fielders behind square leg. Loss 0 8. Tie or abandoned 3 How Points Are Points Awarded Allocated Bye equivalent of maximum earned in the Win 5 round. Loss 0 Win by default equivalent of maximum Tie or abandoned 3 earned in the round. Bye equivalent of maximum earned in the round.

WOMENS GRADE WOMENS Win by default equivalent of maximum earned in the round.

7.13. YOUTH WOMEN (SHIRLEY COWLES SERIES) SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1. Grade restricted to girls in Year 9-10- 11 prior to the start of the season; that is, October. 2. Approval must be obtained from CMCA Cricket for any exemption to Condition 1 3. CMCA reserves the right to change the playing conditions of this grade at any time dependent on team nominations or circumstance

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4. Safety: all batsmen must wear a helmet. 7.13.2. PLAYING CONDITIONS FOR If the wicket-keeper is standing up at the TWENTY20 COMPETITION stumps, she must wear a helmet. 1. Start time: 9.00am 5. Any extra players may be shared with no 2. Team numbers: 9 players per team. more than 9 players in the fielding team at 3. A batsman who scores 40 runs must retire any one time. immediately but may return once the rest of 6. Ball: A new or good quality used 2-piece the team has batted. Once the last partner- ball must be used from the CMCA approved ship is broken, the team’s innings shall cease. list of Kookaburra balls. 4. No bowler can bowl more than four overs. 7. Umpires will be player/umpires unless, 5. Each over will comprise 6 balls (with a by mutual agreement of captains or team maximum of 8 balls) apart from the final over managers prior to the game. which will be played out as per law. 8. While the player-umpire may be given 6. There can be no more than 4 fielders on guidance about the decision, the player-um- one side of the wicket and no more than 2 pire is to make the final decision and indicate fielders behind square leg. the decision to the scorer by the appropriate 7. Normal Twenty20 playing conditions gesture for a bye, leg bye, wide, dismissal et al. apply; see Condition 7.8 (page 46)

9. Fielding limits: No fielder, other than the 7.13.3. POINTS normal slips positions, can be within 10 me- tres of the striker (that is, half the pitch). How Points Are Allocated Points Awarded 10. Any action not covered in these Condi- tions reverts to The Laws of the Game. Win 5 11. Note: This is a player development Loss 0 grade in which player participation is the Tie or abandoned 3 primary goal. Bye equivalent of maximum earned in the 7.13.1. PLAYING CONDITIONS FOR round. Win by default equivalent of maxi- 30-OVER COMPETITION mum earned in the round. 1. Start time: 9.00am 2. There is a 10-minute break between innings 3. Team numbers: 9 players per team 4. Each over will comprise 6 balls (with a maximum of 8 balls) apart from the final over GRADE WOMENS which will be played out as per law. 5. 8 bowlers must bowl a minimum of 2 overs each with a maximum of six overs per bowler. 6. Wide lines are to be the normal return crease 7. A wide and no ball is worth one run with no free hit for no balls. 8. Any batsman who scores 50 must retire immediately but may return at the fall of the last wicket. Once the last partnership is over, that team’s innings will cease.

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8. CODE OF CONDUCT maintaining a register of all reports, appeals and decisions taken, and circulating these 8.1. INTRODUCTION decisions to all Commissioners from time to This Code of Conduct shall apply to all com- time. petitions subject to both Canterbury Cricket 8.3. RULES OF THE CODE Association (“CCA”) and Christchurch Metro- a. Players and team officials must not indulge politan Cricket Association (“CMCA”) playing in unacceptable behaviour on any part of a conditions. cricket ground including the field of play. The (“NZC”) Code of 8.9. sets out a non-exhaustive list of examples Conduct shall apply to all District representa- of unacceptable behaviour, and how they tive matches. should be addressed. 8.2. COMMISSIONERS b. Players must not infringe the rules relating a. Prior to 1 September each year, both CCA to advertising on cricket clothing and equip- and CMCA will nominate and have approved ment (refer to Condition 3.14 and 3.15). by their respective Boards, sufficient Club c. Players and team officials (including any Commissioners to hear and decide on any person holding any official position within reports of alleged breaches of Rules 8.3 a, b cricket) must not make any public announce- or c below. ment or media comment or engage in any b. For the purposes of nominating, approving act, omission or conduct prejudicial to the and appointing Commissioners, the interests of cricket or which may bring the Board will have regard to the need for such game of cricket or any cricketer or group of Commissioners to conduct enquiries into cricketers into disrepute. alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct in a 8.4. ELIGIBILITY TO LODGE A REPORT quasi-judicial manner in accordance with the a. An alleged breach of any Rules in 8.3 may rules of natural justice, and for the Commis- be reported by: sioners to have an adequate understanding of i. either, all or both Umpires; or the Laws of Cricket, and that it is in the best ii. the General Manager of CCA or CMCA (as interests of the game to dispose of any alleged the case may require); or breaches of the Code in a fair and timely iii. a CCA or CMCA staff member; or fashion. iv. any team official. c. Two Commissioners shall be appointed b. No alleged breach of Rules 8.3(a) or (b) on each occasion to conduct enquiries into shall be reported by any of the persons any alleged breach of the Code of Conduct. referred to in 8.4(ii), (iii) or (iv) above unless If two Commissioners cannot be contacted they have first consulted with the Umpire or within any of the time limits herein stated Umpires in respect of any on-field conduct then contact may be made with the General or behaviour that is alleged to have breached Manager of CCA or CMCA (as the case may this Code. For the avoidance of doubt, require), his/her nominee or the Chairman of notwithstanding the requirement to consult

CODE OF CONDUCT the CCA Board. with the Umpire or Umpires before making d. The Commissioners shall have a discre- a report, the decision as to whether a report tionary power to extend all time limits under shall be made shall remain that of the person this Code, whether or not the time limit has named in Clause 8.4(a) above. passed. c. All reports of an alleged breach or breaches e. CCA and CMCA shall be responsible for of the code must be in writing in the form set

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out in 8.9, or substantially in compliance reported requires it, or if the Commissioners with such form, stating the level of offending consider that an oral hearing is needed to alleged. ensure an adequate hearing; and iv. The written statement of the person 8.5. REPORTS – PROCEDURE reported together with any other submissions a. The General Manager of CCA or CMCA (as or evidence are considered by the Commis- the case may be) or his/her nominee will at sioners before they determine whether the the earliest opportunity advise that a report alleged breach or breaches of this Code has has been lodged and forward the report to occurred. the player and/or the team official reported e. Unless excused by the Commissioners for any and his team manager, and appoint two reason, an oral hearing must be attended by: Commissioners to conduct a hearing into the i. the person reported; and alleged breach or breaches. ii. the Captain and/or team manager (save b. Notice of the report shall be deemed to where the report is against the Captain then have been duly given or made: the vice-Captain or team manager will attend) i. If given by hand, on personal delivery to and; the player or team official reported; and iii. the initiator of the report; and ii. In the case of communication by letter, on iv. any other person subject to this Code who, the second day after being posted by mail, in the opinion of the Commissioners, might correctly addressed and stamped; and assist in any way iii. In the case of communication by email f. Where any person required to attend an when the sender has received electronic con- oral hearing (other than the person reported) firmation that the message has been sent to fails to attend such hearing without reasonable the last known email address of the player or justification, this may be treated as a breach of Team Official reported or, alternatively to the clause 8.3 (c) and any person entitled to do so email address of the Club of which the player may make a report as set out above. or Team Official is associated and which is g. The Commissioners will hear and decide recorded in Section 11 of the Handbook. on the report in a manner which accords c. Upon receipt of the report, lodged in accord- with the principles of natural justice and ance with rule 8.4, the Commissioners must which best ensures the fair and prompt deter- investigate and determine the alleged breach or mination of the alleged breach or breaches breaches of this Code as soon as possible. of the Code. d. Without limiting the manner in which h. The Commissioners must communicate the person reported may be given a right to their decision orally within 24 hours of the be heard in relation to the alleged breach or conclusion of the hearing and must deliver breaches of this Code, that person must be a written decision with full reasons for the taken to have been given the right if – decision within 72 hours of the decision i. The person reported is fairly advised of all being orally communicated. The Commis- allegations concerning the alleged breach or sioners will ensure that their written decision breaches with sufficient details and time giv- is forwarded in the first instance to: CODE OF CONDUCT en to enable the person reported to prepare a i. the player and/or team official concerned; response to the allegations made; and ii. the initiator of the report; ii. The person reported has a reasonable op- iii. the General Manager of either CCA or portunity to be heard in writing or at an oral CMCA (as the case may be) or his/her nomi- hearing (if one is held); and nee; No one shall be entitled to make any iii. A oral hearing is held if the person

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comment in relation to any such decision warning, the fact that a player is a repeat of- unless and until the person reported has been fender, refusal to acknowledge a breach; advised of the Commissioners decision. iii. the players forthcoming playing schedule; iv. any match fees that may be lost as a result 8.6. PENALTIES of a suspension. Where a player or team official has been d. The Commissioners retain an overall discre- found in breach of the Code a penalty or any tion as to any penalty to be imposed and will combination of penalties may be imposed endeavour to achieve consistency. pursuant to this Rule. Comment: While penalties are for the Com- a. The penalties that may be imposed are: missioners to determine, the Code must i. Written censure; respond to the fact that it will apply to both ii. a fine up to a maximum of $2,000.00. contracted players and amateur players alike. iii. In the case of a player, suspension from A suspension should therefore be imposed as playing in fixtures under the control of either the primary penalty in the case of a breach by CCA or CMCA, their affiliated associations or an amateur player, but a financial penalty may, bodies, any other match in which either CCA depending upon the circumstances, be consid- or CMCA is involved including matches ered more appropriate in the case of a breach under the auspices of NZC or ICC. by a player who is contracted by CCA or NZC. iv. In the case of a Team Official, suspension e. Where a player or team official has been from any involvement with any team playing found guilty of a breach of the Code, he must in fixtures under the control of either CCA or personally pay and be liable for payment of CMCA, their affiliated associations or bodies, any fine imposed. or any other match in which either CCA or f. Any fine must be paid to the General CMCA is involved including matches under Manager of CCA or CMCA (as the case may the auspices of NZC or ICC. be) within 7 days of the decision being orally b. Suspensions may be imposed either for a communicated and any failure to meet this number of matches or for a defined period, requirement will render the player or the shall take effect immediately following the team official ineligible for selection or in- decision to suspend (unless circumstances volvement in any fixture under the control of warrant a deferral in order that the suspen- CCA or CMCA, any of their affiliated associa- sion shall have disciplinary effect) and shall tions or bodies, or any other match in which apply to any fixtures under the control of CCA or CMCA is involved including matches CCA and CMCA, their affiliated associations under the auspices of NZC or ICC until such or bodies, or any other match in which CCA time a fine is paid. or CMCA is involved including matches under the auspices of NZC or ICC. 8.7. MEDIA c. When determining penalty, the Commis- Only the General Manager or Chairman of sioners will bring into account the circum- the Board of CCA or CMCA (as the case be) stances in which the breach occurred, and: are authorised to notify the media of a i. any mitigating circumstances including, report, or a decision, and any information CODE OF CONDUCT without limitation, contrition, apology, previ- regarding that process. In the absence of ous good record, and the circumstances in special reasons publicity will be given to the which a breach occurred. disciplinary process in each case. ii. any aggravating circumstances including, without limitation, ignoring the umpire’s

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8.8. DEFINITIONS swearing at one’s own poor play or fortune. For the purposes of this Code of Conduct: This offence is not intended to penalise be- “Team Official(s)” shall mean and include any haviour which may be regarded as trivial. team manager, team cricket manager, or team When assessing the seriousness of the breach, coach appointed by CCA or by a CMCA club umpires shall be required to take into ac- to manage and/or coach a team participating count the context of the particular situation in the match; and whether the words or gesture are likely “Umpire” shall mean an umpire appointed by to: the Canterbury Regional Umpires and Scor- (a) be regarded by others on the field of play ers Association Incorporated to stand as an or outside the playing area as obscene; umpire in any match. For the avoidance of (b) give offence to others in the field of play doubt this does not include players who are or outside the playing area; or participating in a lower grade match and who (c) insult another person. are from time to time presiding as umpires 5. Using any language or gesture that offends, during that match. insults, disparages or vilifies another person on the basis of that person’s race, religion, 8.9. APPENDIX A - CODE OF CONDUCT gender, colour, descent, national or ethnic The conduct described below, if committed origin. by a player or team official, shall amount to 6. Excessive appealing or celebrating a an offence by such player or team official un- dismissal before the umpire has made a der the Code of Conduct. It is not a limiting decision. list of conduct prohibited by the Code. Comment: It is not intended this rule should Comment: Reference should also be made to prevent loud or enthusiastic appealing of the NZC Playing Conditions and to the ICC itself. Code of Conduct Standard Playing Condi- 7. Charging or advancing towards, or tions and other Regulations at the com- challenging, the umpire in an aggressive, mencement of each cricket season for further threatening, or intimidating manner when examples of unacceptable behaviour. appealing during a match. 1. Breach of any NZC rules relating to adver- 8. Pointing or gesturing towards the pavilion tising on cricket clothing and equipment. by a bowler or other member of the fielding 2. Abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, side upon the dismissal of a batsman. ground equipment or fixtures and fittings 9. Inappropriate physical contact between during a match. players in the course of play during a match 3. Showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision (eg: deliberately walking or running into or during a match. shouldering another player). Comment: It is no defence to any charge 10. Assaulting or threatening to assault, an brought under this Rule to show that the umpire, another player, team official, or any Umpire might have, or in fact did, get any other person (including a spectator) during decision wrong. a match. 4. Using language or a gesture that is ob-

11. Any act of violence on the field of play CODE OF CONDUCT scene, offensive or insulting during a match. during a match. Comment: This includes: 12. Public criticism of, or inappropriate com- (a) Loud or repetitious swearing; and ment, in relation to an incident occurring in (b) Obscene gestures or conduct which is/ a match, or in relation to any player, team are not directed at another person, such as official, match official or team participating in

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any match, irrespective of when or how or by involved were: what method such criticism or inappropriate Player(s)/Team Officials(s): Team: ...... comment is made...... 13. Conduct intended to wrongly influence any element of the game, including deliberate I believe that the conduct breached Rule

attempts to mislead the Umpire; (Appendix A Number) ...... of the Code. 14. Any action(s) likely to alter the condition The circumstances were: ...... of the ball which are not specifically permit- ...... ted under Law 41.3 of the Laws of Cricket ...... and which may be regarded as ‘unfair’...... 15. Any attempt to manipulate a match ...... for inappropriate strategic, tactical or other reasons, including, but not limited to, any This report was completed by: (the umpires conduct which is considered ‘unfair play’ jointly or by eligible persons, as outlined in under Law 41 of the Laws of Cricket. section 4.1 of the Code of Conduct) The team Captain of any team guilty of such The day’s play concluded at ...... conduct shall be held responsible (and sub- am/pm on ...... 20 ...... ject to sanction) for any offence found to have And Metro was notified at ...... been committed under this Rule. am/pm on ...... 20 ...... 16. Where the facts of the alleged incident are not adequately or clearly covered by any of Signed Signed the above offences, conduct that either: ...... 16.1 is contrary to the spirit of the game; or 16.2 brings the game into disrepute; or Name Name 16.3 is considered ‘unfair play’ under Law 41 Contact Number Contact Number of the Laws of Cricket. Where any person wishes to make a report of Note: This is intended to be a “catch-all” provision an alleged breach under 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3 of Metro to cover all types of conduct not covered by the Code Of Conduct they shall contact Metro at specific offences set out elsewhere in this Code of the earliest opportunity and complete a written Conduct. report no later than 4pm on the first working day following the conclusion of the match. 8.10. APPENDIX B CODE OF CONDUCT REPORT CLUB CRICKET WRITTEN REPORT FORM Dear Sir, In accordance with Section 8 of the Club and Youth Cricket Handbook I make the following report: Match: ...... Venue: ...... CODE OF CONDUCT Dates: ...... Umpires: ......

I wish to bring to your attention my belief that during the match conduct amounting to “unacceptable behaviour” occurred. Those

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9. FORMS & REPORTS 2.0 REGISTRATION OF CLUB TRANSFER FORM 1.0 TEAM LISTS FORM Captain ...... 1. Player details: Team ...... Name ...... Opponent ...... (surname) ...... Date ...... Venue ...... (first names) ...... Please complete this team list at the time of Signed ...... the toss. Contact number ...... A copy must be supplied to the Umpires who are adjudicating the match. 2. Club player is tranferring to: ...... TEAM LIST 1-DAY MATCH (1ST DAY OF 2-DAY MATCH) Signature of authorised officer at that Club 1...... 2...... Name ...... 3...... Position ...... 4...... Date ...... 5...... 6...... 3. Club player is leaving: 7...... 8...... Signature of authorised officer at that Club 9...... 10...... Name ...... 11...... Position ...... TEAM LIST (2ND DAY OF TWO-DAY Date ...... MATCH) 1...... 4. Registered with Metro 2...... Date received ...... Signed ...... 3...... Name ...... 4...... Position ...... 5...... 6...... 7...... 8...... 9...... 10...... 11......

Replacement Players. The Captain of any team CODE OF CONDUCT playing a replacement player(s) must inform the opposing Captain and Official Umpires of the name (s) of the player(s) and the replacement player(s) who will substitute for him/them prior to tossing on the first day of the match.

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10. APPENDIX C - result is the maximum number of overs that DETERMINING A RESULT could be bowled in that innings.

OF A MATCH PREMIERSHIP / CHAMPIONSHIP / DIVISION 1 EXAMPLE 10.1. USING DUCKWORTH LEWIS a) Side batting first scores 216 in 50 overs, 50 Metro has approved the use the following in the first 20 overs and 165 in the remaining method to calculate Duckworth Lewis scores 30 overs. Average run rate for the whole in- for reduced over matches: nings = 4.3 per over. Side batting second has 1) The CricHQ Duckworth Lewis App which bowled, or available to it 30 overs. Target is is available for iOS and Android 166 being one more run than the side batting first (at an average of 5.5 runs per over) over 10.2. WHEN DUCKWORTH LEWIS IS its last 30 overs. UNAVAILABLE 1) In the event of the team batting first being In the event that Duckworth Lewis is not all out in less than its full quota of overs, the available and the team batting second has calculation of its average run rate shall be not had the opportunity to complete the based on the full quota of overs to which it agreed number of overs, and has neither been would have been entitled and not the num- all out, nor passed the opponents score the ber of overs in which it was dismissed. result shall be decided as follows: 2) If the target score involves a fraction of a 1) The runs scored by the team batting run, the final scores cannot be equal and the second shall be compared with the runs of result cannot be a tie. the team batting first in the same number of b) In a rain interrupted match or a match completed overs as are bowled to the side interrupted through any other cause, it batting second, counted back from the end of should be noted that the important score is the innings of the side batting first, or the to- the target score, which is set by the umpires tal of the number of overs bowled to the team when they decide on the number of overs batting second multiplied by the average runs able to be bowled at the side batting second. per over by the team batting first, whichever The side batting second then has available is the higher. to it the number of overs nominated by the 2) If, due to suspension of play, the number Umpires, in which to achieve that target. The of overs in the innings of the team batting game concludes when the target is reached, second has to be revised, its target score shall or when the side batting second is bowled be one more run than the runs scored by out within the nominated number of overs, the team batting first in the same number or when the nominated number of overs is of overs as are available to the side batting completed. second, counted back from the end of the

innings of the side batting first, or more than DIVISION 2 EXAMPLE the total of the number of overs available to a) Side batting first scores 189 runs in 45 the team batting second multiplied by the overs, 39 in the first 15 overs and 150 in the CODE OF CONDUCT average runs per over scored by the team bat- remaining 30 overs. Average run rate for the ting first, whichever is the higher. whole innings = 4.2 per over. Side batting 3) When a team batting first is dismissed second has bowled to it, or available to it, 30 prior to batting out its maximum available overs. Target is 151, being one more run than overs, the total available number of overs at the total 150 runs scored by the side batting the end of the innings for the calculation of a first in their last 30 overs which is higher

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than 30 overs multiplied by the average run f. The loss of two wickets in the over ends the rate of 4.2 = 126. team’s first innings. b) In the event of the team batting first being g. In the event of the teams having the all out in less than its full quota of overs, the same score after the Super Over has been calculation of its average run rate shall be completed, the match shall be decided in the based on its full quota of overs to which it following order: would have been entitled and not the num- i. The team whose batsmen hit the most ber of overs in which it was dismissed. boundaries combined from its two innings c) If the target score involves a fraction of a (main match and the one over) shall be the run, the final scores cannot be equal and the winner. result cannot be a tie. ii. If the number of boundaries hit by both d) In a rain interrupted match or a match in- teams is equal, the team that hit the most terrupted through any other cause, it should boundaries in the main match shall be the be noted that the important figure is the tar- winner get score, which is set by the umpires when iii. If still equal, a count-back from the final they decide on the number of overs able to ball of the Super Over shall be conducted. be bowled at the side batting second. The team with the higher scoring delivery The side batting second then has available shall be the winner. Note: for this purpose, to it the number of overs nominated by the the runs scored from a delivery is defined as umpires in which to achieve that target. The the total team runs scored; that is, any runs match concludes when the target is reached scored from a wide, no ball, penalty runs. or when the side batting second is bowled out within the nominated number of overs, 10.4. BOWL OUT or when the nominated number of overs is The following procedure will apply should completed. the provision of a Bowl Out be required in any match. 10.3. SUPER OVER a. Five players from each team will bowl, The following procedure will apply should over arm, two consecutive deliveries (Player the provision of a Super Over be required in 1 from Team A then Player 1 from Team B any match. and so on. The team that hits the wicket most a. It shall commence 10 minutes after the will be declared the winner. If the scores are conclusion of the match. Note: If bad light equal, the same five bowlers will be one ball prohibits a Super Over, then a Bowl Out shall each in sudden death. If circumstances or take place (see below). Officially-appointed light make the contest impossible, a toss of umpires shall determine the state of the light. the coin shall decide the match. b. In both innings of the Super Over, the b. If a bowler bowls a no ball it will count as fielding side shall choose from which end to one of his two deliveries but will not count bowl, towards the score of the team. c. Only nominated players in the main match may participate in the Super Over. CODE OF CONDUCT d. Each team’s over is played with the same fielding restrictions as those that are in place for the last over of a normal T20 match. e. The team batting second in the match will bat first in the Super Over.

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SECTION 11 Halswell Cricket Club PO Box 19930 CLUB CONTACT DETAILS

Burnside West Christchurch University President Cricket Club Michael Chatterton ...... 027 8073260 PO Box 31102 Email: [email protected] Ilam Club Captain 03 3585507 Leighton Johnston ...... 027 4341954 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Secretary Chairman Cynthia Hawes ...... 027 2288872 Dave Robertson ...... 027 4446136 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Secretary Gareth Gibson ...... 021 578268 Heathcote Cricket Club Email: [email protected] PO Box 19901 Junior Manager Shane Young ...... 021 771392 President Email: [email protected] Ken Lomax ...... 021 226 7919 Men’s Club Captain Email: [email protected] Brett Thomson ...... Mob 021 143 5185 Club Captain Email: [email protected] David Stack ...... 027 414 7659 Email: [email protected] Grounds East Christchurch Shirley Cricket Club Scott Lucas...... 021 939156 PO Box 990 Email: [email protected] 03 3857095

President Hornby Cricket Club Tim Grocott ...... 027 242 5012 Email: [email protected] President Secretary Andy Clarke ...... 027 3468879 Jeff Cope ...... 03 981 1680 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Secretary Committee Lyall Matchett ...... 021 1789174 Donn Leckie ...... 021 2156422 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Juniors Paul Cottam...... 027 3893585 Cricket Club Email: [email protected] PO Box 19573

Chairman Luke Hayward ...... 027 3322111 Email: [email protected]

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Secretary Club Captain Richard Derham ...... 027 6129642 Brett Williamson ...... 022 6582690 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Grounds Secretary Wayne Derham ...... 021 2100278 Rachel Hemingway ...... 027 2030150 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Club Captain Aaron Reid ...... 021 1209491 Email: [email protected] Old Boys Collegians Cricket Club

President Marist Harewood Cricket Club Paul Knight ...... 021 1297143 17a Sturrocks Rd Email: [email protected] 03 3540903 Secretary Kerry Hebden...... 021 0678772 Chairman Email: [email protected] Paul Case ...... 027 7118601 Club Captain Email: [email protected] Joseph Edgarton Till ...... 022 367 1753 Club Captain Email: [email protected] Nathan Brown Juniors Grant MacLennan ...... -274 494 053 Parklands Cricket Club

President Merivale Papanui Cricket Club Paul Skinley ...... 027 5918551 PO Box 20010 Secretary Marshall McCulloch ...... 021 428573 President Email: [email protected] Dave Monger ...... 027 2977093 Juniors Email: [email protected] Dave Norris ...... 021 0442950 Secretary Email: [email protected] Steve Devereux...... 027 6688120 Email: [email protected] Grounds Riccarton Cricket Club Craig Dacombe PO Box 2052 [email protected] Chairman Michael Devine ...... 027 4379119 New Brighton Cricket Club Email: [email protected] PO Box 18576 Secretary/Treasurer Tim Murdoch ...... 021 961782 Chairman Email: [email protected] Wade Burrell ...... 027 4053174 Juniors Email: [email protected] Deborah Granger...... 021 689597 Email: [email protected]

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Richmond Cricket Club Sydenham Cricket Club PO Box 26036 PO Box 7073 03 365 6046 Chairman Krish McGregor ...... 027 6986797 President Email: [email protected] Graham Harris ...... 029 2920627 Secretary Email: [email protected] Ben Rogers...... 021 1216234 Treasurer Email: [email protected] Kevin Congdon ...... 0211 2266465 Email: [email protected] Club Captain St Albans Cricket Club Andrew Chisnall ...... 027 5307003 PO Box 1919 Email: [email protected] 03 3664905 Team Manager Email: [email protected] Mike Dolden...... 027 4344630 Women Chairman Linda Pettigrew...... 0212288135 Pierre Flavell ...... 021 2695926 Email: [email protected] Secretary City Eagles Cricket Club Scott Mason ...... 029 9773183 Email: [email protected] G. Robertson...... 021 079 7203 Women Email: [email protected] Nat Cox ...... 021 1209683 Email: [email protected] Pirates Cricket Club

Southern Districts Cricket Club Graham Bruce ...... 021 08072201 Email: [email protected] Chairman Tim O’Loughlin ...... 027 3131382 [email protected] Prebbleton Cricket Club Club Captain Ben Hughey ...... 027 4254000 Club Captain Email: [email protected] Richard Busch ...... 021 581528

Sumner Cricket Club Scots Raiders Cricket Club PO Box 17591 President President Mark Madden ...... 021796979 Ross Gunn...... 021 2467120 Club Captain Email: [email protected] Richard Gloistein ...... 027 2325888 Club Captain Email: [email protected] Dan Vann ...... 021 2900989 Email: [email protected] 60 Check out the latest draws, results & points at www.christchurchmetrocricket.com 2018/2019 CLUB & DISTRICT HANDBOOK

YOUTH CONTACT DETAILS The Buffalos Cricket Club

Mark Flewellen ...... 021 980462 Ashburton College Email: [email protected] James Willetts Sports Director Email: [email protected] Deb Kell ...... 0274 204881 Email: [email protected] Cricket administrator Number 4 Experience Cricket Club Mark Reid ...... 021 2162149 Email: [email protected] Rikkie Tibbotts ...... 021 2215996 Email: [email protected] Avonside Girls’ High School

Wanderers Cricket Club Susie Paton Email: [email protected] Nigel Gilmore ...... 021 1232925 Email: [email protected] Burnside High School

Tai Tapu Cricket Club Director of Sport Tracy Taylor Jenny Duncan Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Master i/c Girl’ Cricket Callum Green Email: [email protected]

Cashmere High School

Master i/c Cricket David Sinclair Email: [email protected]

Christchurch Boys’ High School

Cricket administrator Rob Smith ...... 027 3495235 Email: [email protected] Master i/c Cricket Matt Parr ...... 021 460673 Email: [email protected] Registrar Craig Dunnett Email: [email protected] Check out the latest draws, results & points at www.christchurchmetrocricket.com 61 2018/2019 CLUB & DISTRICT HANDBOOK

Christchurch Girls’ High School Rangiora High School

Hannah Beatson Murray Sail ...... 0274 668799 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Christ’s College Rangi Ruru School

Master i/c Cricket Mandy Anderson Steve Dods ...... 027 2125505 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Director of Sport Rob Clarke ...... 027 4748809 Riccarton High School Email: [email protected] Joanna Gordon Email: GD @riccarton.school.nz Hornby High School Jeff Gunn ...... 03 3485073 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Shirley Boys’ High School

Lincoln Ellesmere/Selwyn Master i/c Dave Grocott ...... 027 4532641 Chris Robinson ...... 027 2890883 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

St Andrew’s College Middleton Grange School Master i/c Chris Goldsbury...... 03 348 9826 Mike Johnston ...... 0-29 2056588 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Susan Poulter Email: [email protected] North West Cricket

Secretary St Bede’s College Mike Dunlop ...... 021 969299 Email: [email protected] Director of Sport Clare Kissick ...... 021 2203718 Email: [email protected] Papanui High School Cricket Co-ordinator Lisa McGregor...... 027 4585806 Kirsten Hill Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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DISTRICT & SUB-ASSOCIATION St Margaret’s College CONTACT DETAILS

Amanda Hardy Email: [email protected] BULLER CRICKET ASSOCIATION P O Box 416, WESTPORT

St Thomas’ of Canterbury College Contact Kevin Scanlon Master i/c Cricket Email: [email protected] Paul McCarthy ...... 021 0358161 [email protected] Stu Andrews CANTERBURY COUNTRY CRICKET Email: [email protected] ASSOCIATION P O Box 690, Tony Smaill RANGIORA [email protected] Contact Peter Devlin...... Wk 03 313 6300 Sydenham Youth Mob 027 436 7057 Email: [email protected] Fergus Smith ...... 021 2882121 Representative Venues Email: [email protected] MainPower Oval...... Ph 03 313 6300

Timaru Boys’ High School SOUTH CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION Sam Richardson...... 027 5416027 P O Box 335, TIMARU [email protected] Manager Contact Peter Stayt ...... 021 643271 Shane Gilkison...... Wk 03 686 3377 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Coach Mark Medlicott...... 027 269 8654 Graham Sharp ...... 027 6147078 Email: [email protected]

MID CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION PO Box 105, ASHBURTON

Contact Garfield Charles...... Email: [email protected]

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WEST COAST CRICKET ASSOCIATION P O Box 334, Greymouth

Contact Brendan Marshall Venues for Representative Arthur Fong Park, Blaketown, Greymouth Cass Square, Hokitika

CANTERBURY REGIONAL CRICKET UMPIRES & SCORERS ASSOCIATION

President Jim Henderson...... Mob 027 664 6097 Email: [email protected] Secretary Antony Scott...... Ph 03 359 5741 Mob 021 110 4729 Email: [email protected] Appointments Officer John Farrell...... Mob 021 255 8822 Email: [email protected]

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