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Chairman’s message

A warm welcome to all players, coaches, scorers, umpires and administrators to the 2015/2016 season. Following a wonderful World Cup, and the continued success of the Black Caps, we are looking forward to a big season locally. With the success our Senior Representative team and many of our Junior teams enjoyed last season I am really looking forward to watching their progress this season.

The Graeme Blanchard Centre has been busy with pre season training and I look forward to seeing the season kick off with good weather so that all of that hard work can be put into practice. Artha, Gilky and the many representative coaches have been doing a great job at all levels. We are very fortunate to have a complex of this quality so I encourage you all to utilise it as much as possible.

This season sees some modifications to some of our competitions with a new format for the senior grade and some junior competitions being run during the week. We hope this will enable more youngsters to play the game. We also welcome Pleasant Point to the senior comp and their development as a Club is very pleasing and a credit to those involved.

To all the volunteers who will give their service to the game a huge thank you for your time and effort.

Finally I would like to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support. They are listed in this booklet and feature prominently on our website. Please support them at every opportunity so that they may continue to support us.

I trust you will all enjoy a long hot summer playing our great summer game and I wish all players, umpires, administrators all the best of luck for the season to come.

David Fisher Chairman 01 September 2015

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** Please contact the Executive Officer in the first instance before contacting any Board member ** Board Office Graeme Blanchard Centre Aorangi Park Morgan’s Road PO Box 335 Timaru 7940 686-3377 b 686-3378 f www.southcanterburycricket.co.nz Executive Officer 22 Pukatea St 027-269-8654 Mark Medlicott [email protected] 686-3377b 686-1150h Shane Gilkison Development Officer 615-5669 h 021-0231-3118 [email protected] Prabodha Arthavidu Coach 027 976 6557 Board of Control David Fisher Chairman 69 Hunter Hills Dr Timaru 684-1160 b 021-840039 [email protected] Andrew McRae Director 12 The Terrace PO Box 244 Timaru 687-8004 b [email protected] Todd Elliotte Director 169 Wai-iti Rd Timaru 027-2565726 [email protected] Mick Geary Director Pleasant Point 027-4339030 [email protected] Richard Spackman Director 19 Hopkins St Timaru 027-9335909 [email protected] Peter Scott Director Kerrytown Road Timaru 614-7801 B 614-7447 H 027-491-6413 [email protected] Kevin Teahen Player Rep on Board Temuka 021-850-483 [email protected] Umpires & Scorers Les Elliott Umpire Manager 6887523 h 021 1322668 [email protected] Inter-firm David Mealings Contact 39 Puriri Street Timaru 684-8199 b x 8110 686-1517 h [email protected] NZC Commissioners Robert Vincent Commissioner 17 Strathallan St PO Box 557 Timaru c/- RSM Law 687 9777 b 684-5769 h [email protected] Craig O’Connor Commissioner 12 The Terrace PO Box 244 Timaru c/- Gresson Dorman & Co 687-8004 b 684-6896 h 027-498-9724 c [email protected] Groundsmen Turf Manager Timaru Mike Davies Aorangi Park 027-250-1628 c [email protected] Brent Coe Mountainview HS 684-6444 h 027-228-5561 c Kevin Teahen Temuka CC 021-850-483 c [email protected] Alan Reid Waimate CC 689-1314 h 027-310-4438 c [email protected] Roy Wood Geraldine CC 615-9036 h 02102911324 c Ants de Joux Celtic CC 027-229-4336 [email protected] Hayden Leonard Timaru CC 027-526-0566 Jeff Crawford Roncalli CC 021-674-235 Cancellations officers Mark Medlicott 686-3377 b 027-214-4791 c [email protected]

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2 South Canterbury Cricket – Administration Contact Details...... 3 Senior Clubs ...... 5 High Schools ...... 5 Junior Schools & Clubs ...... 5 Other contacts ...... 6 Results ...... 6 1 Constitution of the Association ...... 7 2 Rules of the Association ...... 9 3 The Spirit of Cricket – MCC ...... 10 4 General playing conditions – all grades ...... 11 95 Over Competition ...... 21 Senior Twenty20 competition ...... 22 8 Weather affected matches; the Simple AVERAGE method ...... 26 9 Determining the winner of a Limited-over FINAL match ...... 27 South Canterbury representative season 2015 - 2016 ...... 27 JUNIOR Competitions - Playing Conditions – All Grades ...... 30 Fair Play Code ...... 31 Hard ball requirements ...... 32 Taking Guard ...... 33 The Competitions ...... 34 A grade One-day matches ...... 34 B grade matches ...... 35 C grade matches ...... 36 Friday Night Bash Rules ...... 37 Appendices ...... 38 i Timaru’s playing fields...... 38 39 ii Umpire Signals – Law 3.14iii Pitch & Markings – Laws 7 & 9 ...... 40 iv The protected area – Law 42.11 ...... 42 v The over – Law 22 ...... 42 vi Scoring runs – Law 18 ...... 43 vii Restrictions on young bowlers ...... 43 viii A bowler’s spell ...... 44 ix Fielding positions ...... 44 x No-ball – Foot-faults – Law 24.5 ...... 44 xi LBW – Law 36 ...... 46 xii Unfair play – Laws 40.2, 41.5 & 42.6 ...... 47 xiii Limited-over matches; Field markings ...... 48 xiv Limited-over matches; Overs tables ...... 49 xv Recording Penalty runs ...... 50 a Double line, ...... 50 xvi Dismissal methods ...... 51 xvii Scoring entries ...... 52 xviii Scoring Formulae ...... 53

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Senior Clubs Celtic Celtic Sports Ground 38 Conoor Road Timaru Ants de Joux President 027-229-4336 c [email protected] Megan Cahill Secretary 688-1376 b 688-7172 h 027-353-6784 c [email protected] Geraldine Geraldine Domain Geraldine Mark Coster President 693-9799 h 027-9439715 c [email protected] Old Boys PO Box 263 Timaru Mike Hogan President 0272044440 [email protected] Robbie Rankin Club Captain 027-404-0387 [email protected] Pleasant Point Pleasant Point Domain Graham Sharp President 614-7073 h 027-432-0533 c [email protected] Cameron LundieC Club Captain 027-4889-955 Star PO Box 296 Timaru Julian Blanchard President 688 0088b 688-0059 h 027-228-4522 c [email protected] Phil McGregor Club Captain 021-025-42495 c [email protected] 67 Princes Temuka Temuka Oval Temuka Street Kevin Teahen President 021-850-483 c [email protected] Judith Mackle Secretary 615 8002 027-386-9770 c [email protected] Timaru CC Ashbury Park PO Box 567 Timaru Shane Clark President 027-252-7591 c [email protected] Sam Wilson Secretary 027-2522186 [email protected] Waimate Knottingley Park PO Box 128 Waimate Alan Reid President 689-1314 h 027-310-4438 c [email protected] Connor Farrell Club Captain 0272283882 c High Schools

Private Bag Mountainview High School 684-7039 s Pages Road Timaru 907 021-025- Phil McGregor Teacher IC 684-7039 b 686-3072 h [email protected] 42495 Roncalli College 688-6003 s Wellington St PO Box 138 Timaru 027 217 Chris Heenan Chairman 8090 Tony Blackstock Teacher IC [email protected] 027-229-4336 Ants de Joux [email protected] c Private Bag Timaru Boys High School 687-7560 s 211 North St Timaru 903 027-825- Jeremy Hogan President 687-4493 b 686-6370 h [email protected] 3670 c 027-612- Edward Patterson Teacher IC 687-7560 s 684-6041 h [email protected] 6050 c Timaru Girls High School 688-1122 s Cain Street PO Box 558 Timaru Kathryn Baker Teacher IC 027-6322594 [email protected] Junior Schools & Clubs

Celtic Celtic Sports Ground 38 Conoor Road Timaru Ants de Joux Contact 027-229-4336 c [email protected] Geraldine Geraldine Tim Sowden Contact 692-2899 h 027-96564115 [email protected] Anna Guerin 03-6939619 021-1731504 [email protected] Pleasant Point Pleasant Point Brent Isbister 0272844768 [email protected] Mick Geary 0274339030 [email protected] Temuka CC Marshall Stoddart Contact 027-2343268 [email protected] Waihi School Winchester SH 1 Temuka Nathan Morland TIC 687 8014 s 021-402257 [email protected] Waimate PO Box 128 Waimate Jason Sew Hoy Coach 027-3816711 c [email protected] Timaru Shane Clark 027-252-7591 c [email protected] South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 5

Other contacts Managers, Coaches & Selectors

South Canterbury Men’s representative team c/- Mark Medlicott SCCA 686 -3377 b 027-2698654 c [email protected] Men’s u19 team Shane Gilkison Contact 6863377b 615 5669h 021 0231 3118 [email protected] Men’s u17 team Mike Otley Coach 6148048h 027-614-8048 [email protected] Tony Blackstock Manager 615 6513h [email protected] Mens U15 team Rowen Milburn 021-303414 [email protected] Women’s representative

teams Shane Gilkison Contact 6863377b 615 5669h 021 0231 3118 [email protected] JAB Primary A Simon Davenport Manager 027-2286319 [email protected] Chris Galwey Coach 0274 301 817 JAB Primary Development David Fisher Coach 027-2144791 c [email protected] JAB YR 5 & 6 Haden Powell Coach 022-0440197 Emergency services Ambulance 111 615-7300 Temuka 684-7129

Doctor Robert Hepburn 683 1122 b 684-8209 ah 4a Dee Street Timaru Dentist Mark Goodhew 684-3451 b 684-4447 h 50 Church Street Timaru Radio stations 98 Port FM Timaru 684-8152 b 688-6733 f www.portfm.co.nz Cancellations 0800 688 9889 Newspapers Timaru Herald Brayden Lindsay 684-4129 027-4039991 [email protected]

Results There are specific formats required to have results published in the Timaru Herald.

a. The South Canterbury Cricket web-site http://www.southcanterburycricket.co.nz/ has provision for each grade and reports are for the Timaru Herald; these do not count as official points. b. Club recorders are to complete their respective result sheets permitting points to be allocated by the SCCA.

 Points will not be allocated if this is not completed by Tuesday following the match.  All senior reports must include full documentation i.e. catchers names, wicketkeeper for stumpings, etc else points will not be allocated

Forms, Umpire Report Cards, etc A number of forms are available off the website ...... www.southcanterburycricket.co.nz

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1 Constitution of the Association

1 Name & Objects a. The name of the Association shall be: The South Canterbury District Cricket Association Inc. hereinafter called South Canterbury Cricket. (SCC) b. The objects of the association are: c. To promote, organise, foster, manage and control the game of cricket in the province of South Canterbury and to contribute towards the advancement of the game throughout New Zealand. d. The Registered address of the association is: The Graeme Blanchard Centre, Aorangi Park, Morgans Road; Timaru, 7910. 2 Board of Control a. The Board of Control shall consist of 5 Directors who shall be elected by ballot at the Annual General Meeting provided they are nominated by bodies affiliated to the Association. b. The elected Directors shall appoint their own Chairman who shall be known as the President of South Canterbury Cricket. c. The elected Directors may co-opt a player or players to the Board of Control. Any player or players co-opted under this clause shall have full voting rights on all Board matters. d. In the case of a vacancy arising on the Board, the Board may, at any time, appoint the next highest polling candidate or a person to fill such a vacancy. e. The Board is to appoint where necessary, Advisory Groups. f. The Board may appoint an Executive Officer and may determine the duties and powers of the Executive Officer, fix his/her remuneration and enter into an employment contract with him/her. g. The Board shall control expenditure and raise any moneys necessary for the purposes of South Canterbury Cricket by borrowing on such security and such terms as the Board shall deem expedient or by any other means as the Board may determine. h. The Board shall have the power to invest any of the property, assets and income of South Canterbury Cricket in a manner, which would be appropriate for a trustee operating under New Zealand law. The Board may by resolution delegate the investments and management of its investments to a fund manager. i. The Board shall have the power to open and operate in the name of South Canterbury Cricket any current banking account or savings account with any bank. j. The Board shall have the power to call a Special General Meeting of South Canterbury Cricket in accordance with this constitution. k. The Board shall have the power to levy from affiliates such amounts as are necessary for the administration and functioning of South Canterbury Cricket and the attainment of its objectives. l. The Board shall have the power to settle any question which may arise and which is not specifically provided for in this constitution. m. The Board shall prepare an Annual Report, Statement of Financial Performance and Statement of Financial Position for South Canterbury Cricket. n. Three Directors present in person shall form a quorum at meetings of the Board. o. The chair shall, in the case of a Tie, have the casting vote. 3 Judicial a. The Board shall appoint a panel of three independent Commissioners, any two of whom shall preside over and pass judgement on breaches of South Canterbury Crickets Code of Conduct, disputes between members and other matters requiring adjudication. b. All findings or decisions of the Commissioners shall be in writing to the Executive Officer within 72 hours of the conclusion of the hearing. c. There shall be no right of appeal from the findings or decision of the Commissioners other than on the grounds of breach of natural justice.

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4 Annual General Meeting a. The Annual General Meeting of the Association shall be held before the 30th September in each year for the purpose of: a. Receive the Annual Report and Balance Sheet for the past year b. The election of the Board of Control c. The election of an Auditor b. Notice of the Annual General Meeting shall be given in writing to all affiliated clubs, and associations, to all Life Members, and to all Officers of the Association. Such notice shall be advertised in at least one local newspaper not less than fourteen days prior to the date of the proposed meeting. c. The Annual General Meeting and Special General Meetings of South Canterbury Cricket shall comprise both voting delegates and non-voting delegates. d. The voting delegates shall comprise:  Senior clubs 2 delegates/club  Non-senior clubs 1 delegate/club  South Canterbury Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association 1 delegate  South Canterbury Cricket JAB 1 delegate  South Canterbury Cricket IAB 1 delegate  South Canterbury Cricket Women’s Advisory Board 1 delegate  Any other body approved by an Annual General Meeting 1 delegate e. Proxies: A delegate may, by letter addressed to the Executive Officer, appoint any member to attend and vote for him/her at any meeting. No delegate’s proxy shall be entitled to more than one vote. 5 Special General Meeting a. A Special general Meeting of South Canterbury Cricket shall be called by the Executive Officer on written direction by the Board or on receipt by the Executive Officer of a written requisition of not less than five voting delegates setting forth the purpose of such a meeting. b. The Executive Officer shall give written notice of all business proposed to be laid before the Special General meeting top all members at least 14 days prior to the date of such meeting. 6 Life members a. With the prior approval of the Board of Control, the Association may appoint any person to be a Life member of the Association. b. Any Life member may, with or without notice, attend any meeting of the Association but shall have no voting rights. 7 Arbitration a. Any dispute arising between South Canterbury Cricket and Member/s shall be referred to arbitration upon notice in writing from one party to the other. b. Such arbitration shall be conducted in all respects in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration Act 1908 of New Zealand or re-enactment of that Act which may from the time being is in force. 8 Common Seal The Common Seal of South Canterbury Cricket shall be held in the custody of the Executive Officer and shall be affixed only by resolution of the Board and every instrument or document to which the seal is affixed shall be signed by one Director and shall be countersigned by the Executive Officer in a register. 9 Financial Year The financial year of South Canterbury Cricket shall end on 31st July in each year. 10 Winding up a. South Canterbury Cricket shall not be dissolved except upon a motion passed by two-thirds majority at a General Meeting called for that purpose in the manner provided in this constitution. b. Upon dissolution, any surplus funds available after payment of liabilities of South Canterbury Cricket shall be distributed to such organisation/s as delegates may resolve at the General Meeting having the same or similar charitable objects as South Canterbury Cricket.

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11 Alteration of Constitution a. No alteration shall be made to this Constitution except by resolution of a two-thirds majority at an Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting called for that purpose. b. Anything not provided for in this Constitution shall be decided by South Canterbury Cricket or its Board. 12 Colours The colours of South Canterbury Cricket shall be Green and Black.

2 Rules of the Association

1 Restrictions on players a. No player who has played three or more games in the same season in a higher grade may play for a lower grade unless he has received the consent of the Board. b. If a club has more than one side in any grade, players shall not be transferred from one side to another without the consent of the Board. c. No player shall play for more than one club within the Association in any one season without the consent of the Board, (with the exception of school leavers). d. No player shall play in a competitive match unless he resided in South Canterbury for seven days prior to the date of the start of that match, without the consent of the Board. This Rule does not apply to players who have a parent or parents residing in South Canterbury and who are attending School or University outside the South Canterbury area. e. Any player transferring from one club to another shall not play for the new club unless he has received financial clearance from the club he is transferring from. 2 Competitions a. Players participating in the Association competition shall meet their obligations to the Association in the first instance. b. Players selected to play in any match representing South Canterbury, or higher, who are unavailable to fulfil this duty shall seek permission from the Board to play in any other match played at the same time. c. The Board shall have the powers to impose a penalty for such breach of this clause. 3 Affiliation a. Each affiliate club, or sub-association shall be provided with a copy of these Rules and any amendments made therein. b. Each affiliate club or sub-association shall be liable to any penalty the Board deems fit. c. The Rules of the Association may be altered, added to, or rescinded at any Annual Meeting or Special General Meeting, of which the required notice has been given to all those entitled to attend such meetings. d. Such notice shall contain a copy of the Resolution and state briefly the purpose for the Resolution to be presented at such General Meeting.

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3 The Spirit of Cricket – MCC

Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within its Laws, but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action, which is seen to abuse this spirit, causes injury to the game itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the captains 1 There are two laws which place the responsibility for the team’s conduct firmly on the captains Responsibility of captain The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of the Game as well as within the Laws. Players conduct In the event of any player failing to comply with the instructions of an umpire, criticising his decisions by word or action, showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall in the first place report the matter to the other umpire and to the players captain, requesting the latter to take action. 2 Fair and Unfair play According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of Fair & Unfair play. The umpires may intervene at any time, and it is the responsibility of the captain to take action where required. 3 The umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of:  Time wasting.  Damaging the pitch.  Intimidatory bowling.  Tampering with the ball.  Any other action that they consider to be unfair. 4 The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for:  Your opponents.  Your own captain and team.  The role of the umpires.  The game and its traditional values. 5 It is against the Spirit of the Game:  To dispute an umpires decision by word, action or gesture  To direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire  Indulge in cheating or sharp practise, for instance:  Appeal knowing that the batsman is not out.  Advance towards the umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing.  Seek 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. 6 Violence There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play. 7 Players Captains and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match. Every player is expected to make an important contribution to this.

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. The Spirit of Cricket applies in all South Canterbury Cricket competitions

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4 General playing conditions – all grades 1 Laws and Playing conditions a. The Laws of Cricket (2000 code) and subsequent amendments as published by the Marylebone Cricket Club shall apply to all competitions under the jurisdiction of the South Canterbury Cricket Association (Inc), and subject to such modifications and Local Rules that the Board may agree upon at any time. Local rules for this season are published herein. b. The Board may act on any breach of these conditions. c. Because of bad weather the Executive Officer or his nominee may cancel any grade of competition, such cancellations to take place before 10:30 am on the playing day and arrange for the notification of those affected. d. Any reference to the masculine herein shall also include the feminine. 2 Playing dates a. No variation of the scheduled playing dates or pitches are permitted without the prior consent of the Executive Officer. b. If a side has a Bye, then that side gains no points for that Bye. c. If a side withdraws from the competition, creating future Byes, any side penalised for that withdrawal shall be awarded average points of the winning teams in that round. 3 Unfit playing conditions a. Law 3.9 – Suspension of play in dangerous or unreasonable conditions. The previous Law on Ground, Weather & Light no longer applies; players and/or captains no longer have the right of appeal. b. All decisions on the suitability of conditions for play shall rest solely with the umpires. No captain or player involvement is permitted. c. Umpires should only suspend play when they consider the conditions are so bad that it is unreasonable or dangerous to continue. d. Where there are no official umpires, the decision of fitness of conditions is in the hands of both captains, who must agree, to either suspend or to abandon play. In the case of dispute because both captains are unable to agree, the existing situation shall continue. e. Play may not start in the rain. f. Any unresolved situation shall be referred to the Executive Officer who may refer the matter to the Judiciary for resolution as a Dispute. 4 Daylight-saving a. If a match or any day of a match is played before or after Daylight-saving, then the hours of play for that day shall be brought forward by 30 minutes. 5 Dress & Behaviour a. The preferred dress of players of all grades on the field of play is white clothing and shoes. b. Coloured clothing may be worn in Limited-over matches. c. The consumption of alcohol and smoking on the field-of-play and on school grounds is prohibited. All Timaru District Council grounds are now SmokeFree for players and supporters. d. Where players are umpiring they must maintain a reasonable standard of dress. 6 Boundaries a. The playing field boundary should be as large as possible and measured from the centre of the pitch, it should be no less than 50 metres, and no greater than: . For men’s senior grades ...... 85 metres . For all other grades...... 70 metres b. The boundary should be marked by a continuous painted white line, a rope and/or witches hats, etc.  Flags or similar, should be placed at no greater than 10 metre intervals on the outside of the boundary line, furthest from the pitch. c. If the ball-in-play comes in contact with any over-head power-lines – DEAD-BALL; that ball must be re-bowled.

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7 Nomination & Toss a. Each captain or his nominated deputy shall toss for the choice of innings on the field of play no earlier than 30 minutes and no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled or rescheduled time to start.  The toss must be made in the presence of one of the umpires. Law 12.4 d. The captain winning the toss shall immediately notify his decision to the umpires and opposing captain. e. This decision, once made, cannot be altered. f. In matches with umpires, each captain must give a team list to the umpires before the toss. g. In matches without umpires, the captains must exchange team lists before the toss. h. A nominated side cannot be changed without the consent of the opposing captain. i. Substitutes & Runners are permitted in all grades (Law2.1). j. Players must remain committed to the match in which they are taking a full part. k. A player cannot participate in two matches played at the same time; however he can act as a substitute fielder in a higher grade, but not to make up a shortage of that team’s playing XI. l. If a player fails to take the field at the start of a session of play or seeks to leave the field during play, and his absence is more than 8 minutes, on his return he must use up all his ‘away time’ before he may bowl. Law 2.5 amended. m. See bowling workloads – Under 19 pace bowlers Appendix vii

8 Replacement players a. Full replacement players are permitted only on day-2 of a Tweedy Cup Two-day match. b. Only the nominated batsman or his replacement may bat in an innings – not both. c. The nominated bowler and his replacement may bowl in an innings, but not in successive overs. d. The captain must inform the opposing captain, the umpires and the scorers of any replacement at the earliest opportunity before the start of the day’s play. Subsequent changes are only permitted with the consent of the opposing captain. e. The captain must ensure the details of the replacement are recorded in both score-books. f. There is no limit to the number of replacements but they must be for a genuine reason. For example but not limited to:  Board business.  Representative commitments.  Work commitments.  Sickness or injury.  Family commitments.

9 Pitch & Outfield a. The pitch & outfield comes under the control of the umpires after the toss. b. Practice is not permitted on the pitch and on one strip either side of it at any time on the day of a match. c. Practice on the rest of the square must cease 30 minutes before the call of PLAY. d. Practice on the outfield is permitted before the start of play, and during intervals, but must cease 5 minutes before the call of PLAY. e. Prior to the start of a day’s play and during intervals:  Only the captains, coaches, umpires & ground staff may walk on the pitch.  Players may not bounce a ball or hit the pitch with any object to assess its condition. f. Deliberate practice bowling of a ball onto the ground during play is absolutely prohibited. g. A bowler may have a trial run-up provided time is not wasted and the ball is not bowled. h. Wherever possible and prior to the start of each innings, the pitch shall be swept and remarked.

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10 Artificial pitches a. Spikes must not be worn. b. At the moment of delivery, the bowler must have at least one foot on the artificial pitch; if not, the umpire shall call & signal NO-BALL. c. If the ball pitches on the grass verge of the artificial pitch, the umpire shall call & signal NO- BALL. d. If the ball pitches on the grass outside the artificial pitch, the umpire shall call & signal WIDE. 11 Covers a. If rain is forecast and a club has covers, in men’s senior matches, their use is mandatory. b. The host club shall ensure they are used to provide maximum protection of the pitch in the spirit of the game. Every endeavour must be made to ensure the pitch is protected on the days prior to play. 12 Wickets a. Host clubs (home games) for men’s senior grades, shall be responsible for providing a full set of wickets and bails in a good condition. b. Host clubs shall be responsible for providing a full set of wickets and bails, in good condition, where matches are played on artificial pitches. c. Teams in all other matches shall provide with their kits, a set of 3 wickets and 2 bails. Please carry some spares in case of breakage. 13 Over-rates a. The Board considers it desirable that an average of 17 overs shall be bowled each hour over each innings in a match. (3½ minutes per over). b. Official umpires are empowered to award Penalty runs if there is deliberate Time-wasting. c. Scorers should record all times of an innings. d. Taking into account weather and other considerations, the Board may deduct points if they find that time wasting was intentional. As a guide the Board will use the following criteria:  Less than 17 overs (per innings) per hour and more than 16 overs per hour - loss of 1 point  Less than 16 overs (per innings) per hour ...... loss of 3 points 14 Bats a. Players are advised that only ‘Type A’ bats are permitted in NZC matches (i.e. Hawke Cup challenges). b. All South Canterbury Cricket grades should have as a minimum a ‘Type B’ bat; however in our competitions only, a moratorium is applicable on ungraded bats until the end of the 2014-15 season. 15 Balls a. The fielding side shall supply the ball for the innings and shall be of a type suitable for the grade of cricket played. b. Sizes & brands approved by NZC, CCA & SCC for this season are:

Senior Duke 4-piece T20 Cricket Only Kookaburra 4-piece Duke 156 grams white Regulation 156 grams Special 156 grams Turf 156 grams Club Match 156 grams All Other Grades

Duke 2-piece Challenger156 grams Avenger 156 grams & 142 grams Topline (JAB) 156 & 142 grams

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a. In the absence of Official umpires, both captains must approve the match balls before the toss. b. The use of a non-approved ball will result in the loss of all points for that match. c. The ball shall be returned to an umpire at the fall of a wicket, at every interruption and at each interval. d. The approved sizes are: Men’s Senior grade ...... 4-piece 156 grams ...... new Men’s Senior T20 ...... 4-piece 156 grams white ...... in good condition Men’s other grades ...... 2-piece 156 grams ...... in good condition Women’s grades ...... 2-piece 142 grams ...... in good condition JAB grades ...... 2-piece 142 grams ...... in good condition

16 No-ball a. The call & signal of NO-BALL negates the call & signal of WIDE. b. A penalty of 1 run shall be awarded for a NO-BALL in addition to any runs scored otherwise. c. A NO-BALL is not counted as a ball of the over; it must be re-bowled. d. The umpire shall call & signal NO-BALL if the ball ... . Is not delivered overarm – NO BALL . Having been otherwise fairly delivered and not previously touched the bat or person of the striker: o Senior Grades Only - No Balls incur a Free Hit, BUT only when Official Umpires are adjudicating. o Senior grades only: if the ball bounces more than once (that is two times or more) or rolls along the ground before reaching the striker – NO-BALL. o All other grades: if the ball bounces more than twice (that is three times or more), or rolls along the ground before reaching the striker – NO-BALL. . Comes to rest in front of the striker’s wicket; NO-BALL – DEAD-BALL; a free hit is not permitted . Is a full-tossed delivery (any pace – accidental or deliberate) that passes, or would have passed above waist-height of the striker (while he is standing up-right at the crease) – NO- BALL; the umpire shall then issue a first & final warning to that bowler and inform his captain and the batsmen at the crease . If the bowler bowls a second such ball in the innings, in addition to the call & signal of NO- BALL; the bowler must be suspended from bowling for the balance of the innings, this becomes a reportable offence. Law 42.6 e. FAST short pitched deliveries – Law 42.6 . NZC has lowered the height, from above head-height to above shoulder height, and in doing so has granted some exemptions: . A bowler is permitted to bowl two FAST short-pitched balls in an over, above shoulder height (while he is standing up-right at the crease) without the ball being called & signalled NO- BALL. It becomes an Exempt ball. 1. In all Limited-over matches this provisions is restricted to one ball in the over. . If the ball is so high to prevent the striker from playing a normal stroke; (while he is standing up- right at the crease), it shall be called & signalled WIDE. 1. This ball shall count towards the permitted exemptions. . If the bowler exceeds this limit in an over, the umpire must call & signal NO-BALL. . The bowler must then be suspended from bowling for the balance of that innings, this becomes a reportable offence. Law 42.6 17 Wides a. A penalty of 1 run shall be awarded on the call & signal of WIDE in addition to any runs scored otherwise. b. A ball called WIDE is not counted as a ball of the over; it must be re-bowled. c. See individual grade rules. 18 Unfair bowling See clauses 16 & 17 above

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19 Penalty runs a. In matches without official umpires, 5 Penalty runs shall be awarded to the batting side if the ball touches a helmet or any other item of fielders clothing left on the field-of-play. Law 41.3 . The ball becomes automatically dead . The runs awarded are to be scored as Penalty runs and are not to be credited to the striker or to any other extra, nor are they debited against the bowler . This is the only occasion where penalty runs may be awarded by player-umpires . If a breach of the Spirit of Cricket occurs in a match without official umpires, the aggrieved side may bring the matter to the Board as a Dispute b. Official umpire may award Penalty runs for other breaches of the Laws. With the exception in a. above, these offences must be reported to the Board and will involve the Judiciary. c. Recording Penalty runs: see Appendix xvii

20 Defaults a. Considerable inconvenience can be caused if a side defaults a match without due notification. b. A club’s most senior team must comprise 11 players, where practicable by bringing up players from lower grades. c. The defaulting captain must advise the opposing captain and the Executive Officer no later than 9:00 pm on the day preceding a match of an intended default. d. Defaulting without due cause or failure to advise the opposing captain and Executive Officer of the default may result in a penalty being imposed by the Board. e. The Board has discretion to remit this penalty in exceptional circumstances. f. If a captain (and/or side) refuses to play, or abandons the match, it becomes a Default. g. If the Board cancels any round, any default provisions are negated.  See individual grades for the points allocated in Defaulted matches.

21 Disputes a. Captains are reminded that it is their responsibility to endeavour to resolve any dispute with the opposing captain when they happen. b. Failure to attempt such a resolution may disqualify any dispute from proceeding. c. Any complaint to the Executive Officer must be in writing, over the signature of an Officer of a club or school, and must reach the Executive Officer no later than noon on the next business day. d. The Executive Officer may dismiss any frivolous claim or dispute. e. The Executive Officer may refer any claim or dispute to the Judiciary for resolution.

22 Host responsibilities a. All clubs shall appoint a Ground officer to advise if cancellation is necessary. b. All teams are reminded of their obligations to be good hosts, and provide umpires, scorers and their visitors with tea or coffee etc. c. Each side must provide a scoreboard. d. Each side must ensure the pitch, markings and outfield is of a standard suitable for the grade of cricket.

25 Scoring a. Each team must have a scorer, preferable not a player; a person dedicated to that role. Each team must have their own score-book or score-sheets including pens etc. b. Scorers must ensure each participant’s name is correctly recorded. i.e. F Brown or Fred Brown. c. It is unacceptable to record only his first name or nick-name. i.e. Fred or Brownie.

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26 Code of Conduct a. South Canterbury Cricket has adopted the Spirit of Cricket, published herein and as the Preamble to the Laws. b. South Canterbury Cricket has adopted the NZC Code of Conduct in its entirety, with the following modifications. c. Players, Coaches, Administrators and all others participating in any competition administered by South Canterbury Cricket, shall be bound by the Spirit of Cricket and the NZC Code of Conduct. . Having appealed to the umpire and having that appeal answered, any further questioning of the umpire may be deemed to be a breach of the Code of Conduct. d. Only captains may make any public statement about their match. They shall confine their comments to the match only. Any comment, published or not, relating to an umpire will be considered a primá-facie breach of the Code of Conduct. e. It is the responsibility of captains to uphold the Spirit of Cricket – Preamble to the Laws. See page 8 f. In a match without official umpires, only those listed below may make complaints. g. In a match with official umpire/s or scorer/s, if a breach of Law 42.18 [Player conduct} occurs the umpires may decide to report the offending player/s or captain: . Wherever possible the umpires and/or scorers should speak to the offender’s captain advising him that a report may be produced and forwarded to the Executive Officer as a breach of the Code of Conduct. . Then should they decide to produce a report, the Executive Officer, or his nominee, must be notified verbally at the earliest opportunity, but no later than noon on the next business day following the alleged incident. That notification must be confirmed in writing no later than 48 hours after the verbal report; an extension of this time may be granted in special circumstances. . The Executive Officer may dismiss any frivolous complaint. Otherwise he shall refer the matter to the Judiciary for resolution. h. Code of Conduct complaints may be lodged by (being participants in the match); . Official umpire/s and/or official scorer/s. . Captains; the Report must be signed by a club officer. . The side’s coach or manager. . The match or tournament manager. i. And any of the following, provided they witnessed the alleged offence: . The Patron of the South Canterbury Cricket Association. . Directors/Board members of South Canterbury Cricket. . Life-members of the South Canterbury Cricket Association. . Club officers. j. All reports must be in writing.

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27 Match Reports a. To enable Senior matches to be accurately reported in the Timaru Herald, both teams must submit their score sheets via the SCCA website before noon on the day following the match. In two-day matches, progress results must be furnished as at the end of day one. b. Other grades wishing to have their matches reported in the Timaru Herald must submit their score sheets by Monday following the match. c. For competition points to be allocated, results must be furnished to the SCCA administration office no later than Tuesday following the completion of a match; if not, penalties will apply. d. If a result/claim is not received by Tuesday your side will suffer the forfeiture of all match points. e. Points are normally updated on the SCCA website each Wednesday. Any query on any aspect of the match must be submitted to the Executive Officer no later than the Friday midday following the match.

28 Umpires & Umpire Reports a. The South Canterbury Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association has the responsibility, wherever possible, to appoint umpires for all club matches under the jurisdiction of the Board. No captain or official may object to any appointment. b. Captains and umpires are encouraged to discuss any aspect of the match at the end of each day’s play. c. Following the requirements of NZC where a match has an official umpire, each captain is required to complete in full a Report on Umpires, at the conclusion of each days play.  The report, similar to that used by NZC, must be handed back to an umpire sealed in the envelope provided or posted to reach the Board office no later than the following Tuesday.  Additional forms may be printed off the South Canterbury Cricket web-site.

29 Finals a. The Men’s Senior Competition Finals shall be played at Aorangi Oval (or elsewhere as ordered by the Board) on a single day at the conclusion of the scheduled round-robin competition under the advised playing conditions. b. If the Final cannot be played, the trophy shall go to the team with the highest points earned in the round-robin. If the points earned are equal, the trophy shall be shared. c. Other finals will be played under the playing conditions of the Round-robin competition between two teams with the highest points in the Round-robin competition at the home ground of the higher placed side. d. If a result cannot be played in these grades, the appropriate trophy shall go to the team with the highest points earned in the Round-robin. If this is not possible, the trophy shall be shared.

30 Grounds All Timaru District Council grounds are now SmokeFree. This applies to players and spectators.

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5 Senior Competitions 1. The Tweedy Cup The winner of the Tweedy Cup will be determined as being the club who has accumulated the most points over the full season from the Daily Freightways One Day Competition, the Modified Format One Day competition and the T20 Competition. Points will be allocated according to position on the final table. e.g. 1st = 6 points, 2nd = 5 points, 3rd = 4 points, 4th = 3 points, 5th = 2 points, 6th = 1 point

 If teams are tied after the completion of all competitions, the winner will be first determined by games won for the season.  Then if still tied by the results of their respective Round-robin matches.  If these matches are a Tie or No-result, (or if the results are two wins each) the side with the highest net run-rate over the competitions wins. (Runs scored divided by wickets lost)

2 The Daily Freightways One Day Competition

 These playing conditions should be read in conjunction with: Playing conditions – all grades and specific competition clauses below.  The competition will comprise a scheduled series of Round-robin matches.  If two teams are equal on points their position shall be decided as in sub-clause e below.  Semi-finals & Finals may be scheduled at the discretion of the board. o The leader on the points table at the completion of the round-robin matches will automatically go into Position 1 for the final (and will be accorded home team status). o Teams placed second and third on the points table at the conclusion of the round-robin matches will play off to determine the Position 2 finalist.  If any teams are equal on points at the completion of the Round-robin, the right to play in the finals will be decided by: • The result of their respective Round-robin match. • If that match was a Tie or No-result, (or if the results are one win each) the side with the highest net run-rate over the competition. (Runs scored divided by wickets lost)

Hours of Play a) The hours of play shall be 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm. a. A standard 45/45 over match will have an interval of 20 minutes between innings. b) Prior to match day, the captains may agree to bring the hours of play for their match forward to 12 noon, however the Executive Officer must be informed as early as possible to ensure the appointed umpires are informed. On the day of the match the hours of play may be adjusted in consultation with the umpires. c) Each side shall bat for 45 (6-ball) overs unless they are All-out sooner. a. A team is all out after losing 10 wickets b. A batsman can only bat once c. In a standard 45 over match each innings shall be limited to 2 hours 50 minutes playing time. In exceptional circumstances, the umpires may extend the time allowed for the innings, but not to permit time wasting. d. In a standard 45/45 over match one drinks break is permitted in each session however, the umpires may order two drinks breaks on particularly hot days. d) If a side batting first is All-out before the completion of their allocated overs, the side batting second may use their own full allocation of overs. e) In the event of a side failing to bowl first, their own allocation of overs by the scheduled time, or any time extension granted by the umpires, then they will continue to bowl until they have bowled their allocated overs. However, they will face only that number of overs they bowled in their allocated time, and to reach the score their opponents gained in their allocation. Overs shall be calculated at 3.75 (3¾) minutes per over. f) The side batting second may not bat for more than the same number of overs as the side batting first, unless that side is All-out before completing their own allocation of overs.

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g) For an interrupted or delayed match, the hours shall be as follows: • In those matches where play is delayed or interrupted then play may continue until 7:00 pm, the allowable time, overs, limitation on bowlers, and the interval shall be adjusted as per the table. • The object is to ensure that each side has the opportunity to bat for the same time and overs as the other.

Bowling restrictions a) No bowler may bowl more than 9 of the allocated 45 overs, or in a delayed or restricted match more than one-fifth (1/5) of the number of overs allowed in the innings. b) In a delayed or restricted match, and the overs are not divisible by five, then one more over shall be allowed for a minimum number of bowlers necessary to make up the difference. c) A bowler is permitted to bowl one FAST short-pitched delivery above shoulder-height of the striker (when standing upright at the crease) in an over, before NO-BALL is called & signalled. See Appendix xii

NO-BALLs a) A Free-hit applies for all NO-BALLs, but only in matches with official umpires. • A free-hit is not applicable in matches without official umpires. • After the call & signal of NO-BALL, the umpires must inform the batsmen and the bowler that the next delivery is a Free-hit to the facing striker; then re-signal the scorers (right). • The field must remain unchanged for the Free-hit delivery unless there is a change of striker. • If a Free-hit delivery is a NO-BALL or WIDE, the next delivery becomes a Free-hit delivery. • A batsman can only be dismissed off a Free-hit delivery: Run-out; Handled the ball; Hit the ball twice; Obstructing the field; (the bowler cannot be credited for these dismissals).

WIDEs a) The pitch shall have additional Wide markings. See Appendix iii b) Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling to the striker. c) The following criteria should be adopted as a guide to umpires, when he shall call & signal WIDE: • If a ball passes outside the Off-side Wide-line the Bowler's end umpire must call & signal WIDE. • If the passes down the leg-side outside the line of the Leg-stump without touching the striker, the Bowler’s end umpire must call & signal WIDE.

Fielding restrictions – Power Play overs a) These provisions apply in Senior 45 Over Limited-over matches only. b) If an innings is reduced for any reason, see Appendix xiv c) In addition to the fielding restrictions provided in Law the following restrictions shall apply, and the field shall be marked as below. Appendix xiii d) The Outer-circle: • Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play. These shall have as their centres the middle-stump at each end of the pitch. Straight lines on the same side and parallel to the pitch shall join the ends of the semi-circles. • The radius of the Outer-circles shall be 27.50 metres (30 yards). • The circle shall be marked by a continuous white line or with white disc/dots at 4.5 metre intervals. e) For the duration of each innings, no more than two fielders are permitted behind Square-leg (Law 41.5) and no more five players may field on the On-side. • Powerplay 1 - For the first 9 Power Play overs at the instant of delivery, no more than two fielders are permitted outside the Outer-circle marking. • Powerplay 2 – For overs 10 – 36 no more than four fielders are permitted outside the Outer- circle marking. • Powerplay 3 – For overs 37 – 45 no more than five fielders are permitted outside the Outer- circle marking

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f) In the event of any infringement, the bowler’s end umpire shall call & signal NO-BALL. g) Where the total overs available have been reduced from the commencement of the days play, the side batting second will have applied to it the same number of overs as the side batting first. h) In a delayed or interrupted match, where the overs are reduced for Team 2 (the side batting second), the number of overs that the Power Play overs shall be reduced proportionately. Refer Appendix xiv

Light Play shall continue regardless of the state of light. Playing conditions – all grades – clause 3

Finals a) Senior ‘A’ semi-finals shall be played at the home ground of the higher placed side; 2nd plays 3rd. b) If two teams are equal on points, the winner of the respective Round-robin match shall apply. c) If more than two teams are equal on points, the team with the best Runs-Per-Over shall apply. d) The Senior ‘A’ Final shall be played at Aorangi Oval, or elsewhere as directed by the Board. e) The side that wins the Final shall be the winner of the appropriate trophy. f) If, because of inclement weather, play cannot start, the Final shall be played on a Reserve day. g) The Executive Officer shall provide the match balls for the Major Finals. h) See Appendix xiv, xv & xvi

The Result a) A result can be achieved if both teams have batted, or had available to them at least 20 overs. b) If either side has not had the opportunity to face at least 20 overs, the match is a No-result. c) In a match where both teams have had the opportunity of facing their own allocation of overs, then the side scoring the highest number of runs shall be the winner. d) In a delayed or interrupted match, the runs of the side batting second (Team 2) require, shall be revised. See Appendix xiv, xv & xvi

Points • A Win 6 points • A Tie 3 points each • Abandoned Match or Cancelled Round which includes a bye 3 points each • Abandoned match with or without play 3 points each • A Loss or Scheduled Bye 0 points • A Defaulted match 6 points to the non-defaulters

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Senior Modified One Day Format Rules 95 Over Competition

Hours of Play a. The hours of play shall be 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm. b. A match consists of 95 overs with the split per team dependent on declarations or teams being dismissed. c. A compulsory declaration must be made at the conclusion of the 50th over by the team batting first in an uninterrupted match. d. Declarations may be made at any stage prior to the completion of 50 overs. e. A standard 95 over match will have an interval of 20 minutes between innings. f. In a standard 95 over match one drinks break is permitted in each session however, the umpires may order two drinks breaks on particularly hot days. g. A win can only be achieved by completely dismissing the opposition or scoring more runs than the opposition scored after being ALL OUT or Declaring their innings closed. h. No Bonus points are allocated i. Bowlers are restricted to a maximum of 13 overs each in this format.

This format has two possible draw scenarios and differentiating points accordingly. Drawn matches occur when one team is unable to fully dismiss another team or score more runs than the opposition without being All Out.

For the purposes of this competition the two different draw types will be referred to as a “Close Draw” and a “Poor Draw”.

During every match after the first team is either dismissed or declares, the second team has 3 possibilities

 A win by scoring more runs than the first team  A “Close Draw” where they achieve more than 85% of the first teams total without being All Out.  A “Poor Draw” where they do not reach the 85% threshold but are also not All Out.

Points under this scenario will be allocated as below;

 A win = 9 points  A “Close Draw” – the dominant team (i.e. most runs) gets 5 points & the team that achieved 85% of the winning target gets 4 points.  A “Poor Draw” – the dominant team receives 6 points and the team that couldn’t reach the 85% threshold receives 3 points  Note: As with T20 you must score one more run than the par score to achieve a “Close Draw”.  4.5 points each in an Abandoned Match or Cancelled Round which includes a bye  0 points for a loss or for a Scheduled bye  9 points to the non-defaulters for a defaulted match

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Senior Twenty20 competition

1 The Competition a. These playing conditions should be read in conjunction with: Playing conditions – all grades – page 10 and All other grades – page 19 b. This competition stands alone and is open to players from all clubs & schools; players can only play for one team in this competition. 2 The Draw a. The board shall determine the draw and scheduling of matches. b. The board may re-schedule any match or competitions whenever necessary. 3 Nomination and Toss a. Prior to the toss, each captain shall nominate his playing XII in writing to the umpires, noting his batting XI and his fielding XI. Once nominated, a player cannot be changed for any reason. b. The captains shall toss for innings no later than 10 minutes before the start of the match on the field-of-play in the presence of at least one umpire. c. The winning captain shall immediately advise the other captain, the umpire/s, scorer/s and the public address announcer of his decision to bat or to bowl. This decision cannot be changed. 4 The Ball a. Prior to the toss, each captain shall supply to the umpires one 4 piece 156 grams white Duke cricket ball in good condition for use by their team whilst bowling. b. The Board will supply the balls for the competition and final. 5 Playing Conditions a. Each team shall have available 20 overs. In an uninterrupted match the last over must start within 75 minutes of the start of the innings. b. If the team bowling first fails to bowl the allocated overs by the scheduled time, they will continue to bowl until they have completed the allocation or the batting innings ends; however they will only face the number of overs they bowled (complete overs) in their allocated time and to reach the score their opponents scored in their innings. c. A change of innings of 10 minutes shall apply; No drinks breaks are permitted. On exceptionally hot days, the umpires shall permit one drinks break after 10 overs have been bowled in an innings and shall extend the playing time up to a maximum of 5 minutes. d. If Team 1 (the team batting first) are All-out before the completion of their allocated overs, Team 2 (the team batting second) may still use their full allocation. e. No bowler may bowl more than 4 overs. f. If an innings is reduced due to unreasonable or dangerous conditions, the number of overs shall be 1 proportionally reduced. No bowler shall bowl more than /5 of the allocated overs, unless that limit is exceeded before an interruption. g. One over may be added to a minimum number of bowlers if the overs are not exactly divisible by 5. h. An incoming batsman must be at the crease and ready to play within 90 seconds of a dismissal.If he fails to do so, on Appeal, he may be dismissed; Timed-out. i. A free-hit applies for any NO-BALL (with official umpires only). See Daily Freightways – Limited- over matches – No Balls clause  A free-hit is not applicable in matches without official umpires.  The field must remain unchanged for the Free-hit delivery unless there is a change of striker.  A batsman can only be dismissed off a Free-hit delivery: Run-out; Handled the ball; Hit the ball twice; Obstructing the field; (the bowler cannot be credited with these dismissals).

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6 Interruptions & Delays a. If match times are affected for any reason, the umpires shall adjust the times, overs, bowling restrictions etc in an endeavour to have a full match. b. Play must commence within 10 minutes of scheduled start time otherwise team that is late will forfeit match. c. A match must comprise a minimum of 5 overs to each team; otherwise it is a No-result. d. If the total number of overs in a match are reduced, each team shall have available the same number of overs. Overs lost shall be calculated at 3¾ minutes per over.

7 Fielding Restrictions – Power Play Overs a. For the duration of each innings, no more than five players may field on the On-side b. During the first 6 overs (Power Play overs) of each innings, no more than 2 fielders are permitted outside the fielding circle. Appendix xiii. c. For the remaining overs of each inning, at the instant of delivery, only 5 fielders are permitted outside the circle. These shall be reduced pro-rata if an innings is shortened, as follows: Innings reduced to: 19 – 17 overs Power Plays ...... 5 overs 16 – 14 overs ...... 4 overs 13 – 10 overs ...... 3 overs 9 – 7 overs ...... 2 overs 6 – 5 overs ...... 1 over 8 The Result a. If conditions prevent a complete 20-over per team match being played, the ‘Simple AVERAGE method’ shall be used. See Appendix xv b. The winner of any match shall be determined by runs scored; no account shall be taken of any wickets lost. c. If any match is a No-result or a Tie, the Result shall be determined as in Limited-over matches – clause 6 d. Points shall be allocated as in Daily Freightways – Limited-over matches – Points clause 9 The Final a. If two or more teams are Tied at the end of the competition, the eligibility to play in the Final shall be decided by the outcome of the respective matches between the tied teams. b. If not applicable the finalists shall be decided on the total runs scored throughout the competition, divided by their number of innings played. . If two or teams are still equal on points, the team with the best Runs-Per-Over shall apply. c. The Final shall be played at Aorangi Oval or elsewhere as scheduled by the Board.  The Board shall supply two white balls for the Final.  If the Final match is a No-result or a Tie, the Result shall be determined as in Sections 8 & 9

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6 All other Afternoon Grade Limited-over matches

1 The Competitions a. These playing conditions should be read in conjunction with Section 4 for the following grades:  Men’s grades; 2nd, 4th (Junior), Inter-firm  Women’s grades b. The competitions for the respective trophy will comprise of a scheduled series of Round-robin matches. c. Special conditions for various grades are listed in Clause 8 below. d. If a fielder leaves the field and fails to return within 8 minutes he shall not be permitted to bowl until he has used up all of his ‘away’ time. e. On the completion of the Round-robin, all teams will be placed from First to Last place according to the points obtained. If the points earned in that match are equal, or that match was a Tie or No- result, the right to play in the Final shall be decided by net run-rate (runs scored divided by wickets lost) over the entire Round-robin. f. Final matches will be scheduled in all grades. These will be played at the highest point’s winner home ground; the appropriate trophy shall be awarded to the side that wins that final. If, because of inclement weather, the Final cannot be played, the trophy will go to the highest point’s winner as above. g. Once play has started, if the Final is a Tie or No-result, the trophy will be shared.

2 Hours of Play a. The hours of play shall be 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm with an interval of 20 minutes between innings. b. Each side shall bat for their allocated 40 (6 ball) overs, unless they are all-out sooner. c. Each innings shall be limited to 2 hours 20 minutes. Clause 8 below. d. One drinks break is permitted in each session. e. If a side batting first is All-out before the completion of their own allocated overs, the side batting second may use their own full allocation of overs. f. In the event of a side failing to bowl first, their own allocation of overs by the scheduled time, or any time extension granted by the umpires, then they will continue to bowl until they have bowled their allocated overs. However, they will face only that number of overs they bowled in their allocated time, and to reach the score their opponents gained in their allocation. g. The side batting second may not bat for more than the same number of overs as the side batting first, unless that side is all-out before their own allocation of overs. h. In a delayed or restricted match, and the overs are not divisible, one additional over may be bowled by a minimum number of bowlers necessary to make up the difference. The hours shall be as follows:  In those matches where play is delayed or interrupted then play may be extended by 30 minutes and the allowable time, overs, limitation on bowlers, and the interval, shall be adjusted using the table provided in Appendix xiv  The object is to ensure that one side has the opportunity to bat for the same time and overs as the other. 3 The Result a. A result can be achieved if both teams have batted, or had available to them at least 20 overs. Clause 8 below b. If either side has not had the opportunity to face at least 20 overs then the outcome is Draw. Clause 8 below c. In a match where both teams have had the opportunity of facing their full allocation of overs, then the side scoring the highest number of runs shall be the winner. d. In a delayed or interrupted match, the runs of the side batting second require, shall be revised tabled in Appendix xiv 4 Fielding Restrictions There are no fielding restrictions, except for those provided in Law.

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5 Points . A Win ...... 6 points . A Tie or Abandoned match ...... 3 points each . A Loss ...... 0 points . Abandoned match with or without play ...... 3 points each . Scheduled Bye ...... 0 points . A Defaulted match ...... 6 points to the non-defaulters . The entire round cancelled by the Board ...... 0 points 6 Wides a. Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling to the striker. b. The following criteria should be adopted as a guide to umpires when he shall call & signal WIDE:  If a ball passes outside the Off-side Wide-line or outside the line of Leg-stump without touching the striker, the Bowlers end umpire must call & signal WIDE. c. Foot-fault No-balls DO NOT attract a Free-hit for the next delivery. 7 Young players; 15 years of age and under a. In these grades, all batsmen must wear approved helmets. b. If standing within 3 paces of the stumps, it is recommended that wicket-keepers also wear helmets. c. It is recommended that all close-in fielders should wear helmets. Normal off-side slip fielders and wicket-keepers standing back are exempt. d. The Board believes that all players should have the opportunity to bat. Batsmen should retire when they have reached a reasonable score to enable their team-mates to bat. e. If a batsman has retired he may resume his innings if his side is All-out before completing their allocated overs. Clause 8 below - 4th grade 8 Special conditions for individual grades a. 2nd Grade A . No bowler may bowl more than 8 of the allocated 40 overs, or in a restricted match more than 1 one-fifth ( /5) of the allocated overs. b. 2nd Grade B; . No bowler may bowl more than 8 of the allocated 40 overs, or in a restricted match more than 1 one-fifth ( /5) of the allocated overs. c. 4th grade; Year 9 & 10 recommended . The match shall be limited to a total of 30 overs each – i.e. a single innings match. . No bowler may bowl more than 6 of the allocated 30 overs, or in a restricted match more than 1 one-fifth ( /5) of the allocated overs. . Year 11 - 13 players playing in this grade are restricted to a 5-pace run-up when bowling. . Year 11 - 13 players (as at the 1st October of the current season) must Retire-out at 50; they may not bat a second time in the match. . When batting, all players must wear an approved helmet. . When standing up close to the wicket, wicket-keepers should wear a helmet. . One ball per team shall be used for the match. (See Playing conditions – all grades - clause 15d)

If a match finishes early, players are encouraged to play a second innings if both teams agree. However, no extra points can be attained, and the first innings result is to be supplied for official results.

Points . A Win ...... 6 points . A Tie or Abandoned match ...... 3 points each . A Loss ...... 0 points . Abandoned match with or without play ...... 3 points each . Scheduled Bye ...... 0 points . A Defaulted match ...... 6 points to the non-defaulters . The entire round cancelled by the Board ...... 0 points South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 25

6 Women’s grades  The match shall be played as a Twenty20 match  Matches start at 10.00am and must be completed by 1.00pm  No bowler may bowl more than 4 overs in a match, or in a reduced match more than one-fifth 1 ( /5) of the allocated overs.  Each batsman may only bat once.  When batting, all players must wear an approved helmet.  When standing up close to the wicket, wicket-keepers should wear a helmet.  Each over shall be restricted to 8 deliveries, including No-balls & Wides; which shall be scored.  There are no fielding restrictions, except for those provided in Law i.e. no more than 2 behind square leg and 5 fielders on the onside. 7 Inter-firm  No bowler may bowl more than 2 of the allocated 20 overs, or use more than a 3 step run-up.  Reverse sweep-shot are not permitted; DEAD-BALL; no runs can be scored off that ball except as a NO-BALL if applicable.  Batsmen cannot be dismissed without scoring and must retire at 35. (Max 35 runs scored).  LBWs and Wides do not apply. Wides must be re-bowled unless runs are scored otherwise.  The 2-piece ball used in the first innings shall also be used in the second innings.

8 Weather affected matches; the Simple AVERAGE method a. The following only applies to Limited-over matches shortened by adverse weather conditions  i.e. Fortyfive45, 20/25, 100 in a day and Twenty20 matches. b. If a match is weather affected, the ‘Simple AVERAGE method’ shall be used, as follows:  The runs made by Team 1 (the side batting first) shall be divided by the overs faced in their allocated time. (A part over is counted as a complete over).  The full number of allocated overs shall be used in calculations if they are All-out sooner.  That number shall then be multiplied by the number of overs available to Team 2 (the side batting second). c. The target winning score for Team 2 shall be rounded up to the next full number.  i.e. 93.5 becomes 94 to Win. d. If Team 2 fails to reach the target score it is a Win to Team 1. e. A Tie can be achieved if:  Both teams’ scorers are equal at the end of the match.  The side batting second scores the non-rounded up figure required to win – i.e. as above, 93 to Tie.  The number of wickets lost by either Team in their respective innings’ shall be ignored. f. If the minimum of overs are unavailable to both Teams, it is a No-Result.

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9 Determining the winner of a Limited-over FINAL match

a. The following applies only to a Limited-over FINAL match i.e. Forty45 & Twenty20 matches. b. If a Limited-over match has been delayed or interrupted by adverse conditions, the ‘Simple AVERAGE method’ shall be used. See Section 8 c. If the match has not been so affected and the winner remains undecided (the scores are equal), the match winner shall be decided as follows: . In normal circumstances the following shall take place no later than 5 minutes after the conclusion of the match provided conditions permit. d. One Over Per Side Eliminator – A Super-over  Each captain must nominate in writing to one of the umpires, 3 batsmen and 1 bowler.  The umpires shall stand at the same end they were at the conclusion of the match and shall decide which end the Super-overs shall be bowled. This end shall apply to both teams.  The team batting second in the match shall bat first in the Super-over innings.  The field restrictions shall be as applicable at the last over played in the match.  The ball used in the match (or a ball of similar usage if the original is out of shape) shall be used.  The loss of two wickets ends that team’s innings.  In the event of both teams having the same score after the Super-overs the team with the most number of sixes scored in both of their innings shall be declared the winner.  If still equal, the team whose batsmen HIT the most number of BOUNDARIES (fours & sixes) in both of their innings shall be declared the winner. (This is NOT the number of runs scored from boundaries or any runs scored as extras).  If a winner is still not been found, or if for any reason Super-overs cannot be played a Bowl- out shall be used as follows: e. A Bowl-out  Each captain will nominate 5 bowlers who will bowl 1 ball each alternatively, to the same undefended wicket (3 stumps & bails), using a ball selected by the umpires (preferably one of the match balls).  The wicket-keeper shall stand well back from the wicket (no other fielders are involved).  A No-ball or a Wide-ball shall be counted as a ball bowled.  If a No-ball hits the wickets, it is not counted towards the score.  If a winner is not found at the conclusion of the initial Bowl-out, 1 ball will be delivered by each team alternatively on a sudden death basis until a result has been achieved.  The toss of a coin  If for any reason a Bowl-out cannot be held, the winner shall be determined on the toss of a coin conducted in an open environment in the presence of at least one umpire.

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South Canterbury representative season 2015 - 2016

SENIOR representative season

Date Team Opposition Match Venue

Nov 15th South Canterbury v North Otago 50/50 Oamaru 10.30am

Nov 22nd South Canterbury v Chch Metro 50/50 Chch 11.00am

Nov 28th & 29th South Canterbury v Mid Canterbury Hawke Cup Aorangi 10.30am

Dec 20th South Canterbury v Mid Canterbury 50/50 Aorangi 10.30am

Jan 9th & 10th South Canterbury v North Otago Hawke Cup Oamaru 10.30am

Jan 16th & 17th South Canterbury v Otago Country Hawke Cup Aorangi 10.30am

Jan 30th &31st South Canterbury v Southland Hawke Cup Invercargill 10.30am

Feb 12, 13, 14 Hawke Cup Challenge

U17 Boys representative season

Date Team Opposition Match Venue

Nov 8th South Canterbury v Canterbury Country 50/50 Rangiora 11.00am

Nov 22nd South Canterbury v Mid Canterbury 50/50 Ashburton 10.30am

Dec 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 South Canterbury v Varied Regional Tourny Timaru 10.30am

U15 Boys representative season

Date Team Opposition Match Venue

Nov 29th South Canterbury v Canterbury Country 50/50 Timaru11.00am

Dec 6th South Canterbury v Mid Canterbury 50/50 Ashburton 10.30am

Dec 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 South Canterbury v Varied Regional Tourny Christchurch 10.30am

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JAB Representative Season Primary A

Date Team Opposition Match Venue

Nov 8th South Canterbury v North Otago 50/50 Oamaru 10.30am

Nov 15th South Canterbury v Canterbury Country 50/50 Timaru 11.00am

Dec 6th South Canterbury v Mid Canterbury 50/50 Ashburton 10.30am

Dec 13th South Canterbury v Dunedin Metro 50/50 Timaru 11.00am

Dec 20th South Canterbury v Chch Metro 50/50 Christchurch 11.00am

Jan 9th South Canterbury v Mid Canterbury 50/50 Timaru 10.30am

Jan 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 South Canterbury v Varied SIPST Dunedin 10.30am

Feb 28 South Canterbury v North Otago 50/50 Timaru 10.30am

March 6th South Canterbury v Dunedin Metro 50/50 Dunedin 11.00am

March South Canterbury v Chch Metro TBC

Primary Yr 7

Date Team Opposition Match Venue

Nov 8th South Canterbury v North Otago 50/50 Oamaru 10.30am

Nov 29th South Canterbury v Chch Metro 50/50 Chch 11.00am

Dec 6th South Canterbury v Mid Canterbury 50/50 Ashburton 10.30am

Dec 13th South Canterbury v Dunedin Metro 50/50 Timaru 11.00am

Jan 16th South Canterbury v Mid Canterbury 50/50 Timaru 10.30am

Jan 18, 19, 20, 21 South Canterbury v Varied Regional Tourny Mandeville 10.30am

Feb 28 South Canterbury v North Otago 50/50 Timaru 10.30am

March 6th South Canterbury v Dunedin Metro 50/50 Dunedin 11.00am

March South Canterbury v Chch Metro TBC

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Primary Yr 5 & 6

Date Team Opposition Match Venue

Nov 8th South Canterbury v North Otago 50/50 Oamaru 10.30am

Nov 29th South Canterbury v Chch Metro 50/50 Chch 11.00am

Dec 6th South Canterbury v Mid Canterbury 50/50 Ashburton 10.30am

Dec 13th South Canterbury v Dunedin Metro 50/50 Timaru 11.00am

Jan 5, 6, 7, 8 South Canterbury v Varied Regional Tourny Mandeville 10.30am

March 6th South Canterbury v Dunedin Metro 50/50 Dunedin 11.00am

March South Canterbury v Chch Metro TBC

Secondary Girls representative season

Date Team Opposition Match Venue

Dec 14, 15, 16 South Canterbury v Varied Regional Tourny Christchurch 10.30am

Primary Girls

Date Team Opposition Match Venue

Jan 22, 23, 24 South Canterbury v Varied Regional Tourny Christchurch 10.30am

As at 10th October 2015. For updates see http://www.southcanterburycricket.co.nz/representative-calendar/

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JUNIOR Competitions - Playing Conditions – All Grades

a. Rules: The Laws of Cricket (2000 code) & subsequent amendments together with the Rules and Playing conditions of South Canterbury Cricket shall apply in all South Canterbury junior matches except where amended herein. a. These rules and playing conditions may be downloaded off the South Canterbury Cricket website. b. Exempted players: Exemptions will only be considered upon written application to the Board. c. Dress: Players are expected to be dressed in white with suitable footwear. It is desirable for all players to wear hats/caps for protection against the sun and to bring sweatshirts/jerseys for cold conditions as appropriate. d. Stumps: Each team must provide 3 stumps and 2 bails. e. Grounds: Clubs are requested to ensure that all players are well behaved during matches and to show respect for the grounds, pitches and pavilion facilities. f. Postponements: Postponements will be broadcast over 98 PORT FM following the 7:00 am Saturday news and may be viewed on the South Canterbury Cricket website. g. Draw: The weekly draw is published each Wednesday in the Timaru Herald and may be viewed on the South Canterbury Cricket website. h. Results: A & B grades only See page 5 i. Forms etc: A selection of forms and other informative items may be downloaded off the South Canterbury Cricket website. www.southcanterburycricket.co.nz Fair Play Code

All players, parents, coaches, spectators and administrators should play cricket with the following ideals: . Respect the Spirit of Cricket and these Rules . Respect officials and accept their decisions . Respect the opponents . Have concern for equal opportunity . Be gracious winners and dignified losers . This means you should as a … Player ... . Co-operate with others and treat them with respect . Have fun, develop your own skills while accepting your limits . Know the rules – don’t cheat . Accept the umpires decisions even if you don’t think they are right . Don’t use course language Coach ... . Set a positive example . Teach the values of sportsmanship to your team . Never argue with officials in-front of players or spectators . Discourage a ‘win at all cost’ attitude . Encourage all players to participate Parent ... . Never force children to participate – rather encourage . Don’t achieve your dreams by pressuring your child . Talk to your child. Encourage them. Are they having fun? . Are they learning that being fair and learning new skills are important? Spectator ... . Do not ridicule players – remember you are a guest attending their game . Applaud fair and skilful play – from your team or from the opposition . Maintain a dignified manner

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Hard ball requirements

Wicket-keepers standing within 2 metres of the stumps must wear an approved cricket helmet with a protective grill. This applies in all grades where a hard ball is used.

Balls All grades 142 grams two-piece in good condition.

Field restrictions Until the ball is played, no fielder (other than the wicket-keeper) may stand closer than 10 metres from the striker’s wicket (in the shaded red area right) on the on-side or in-front of point on the off-side. (i.e. fielders may stand within 10 metres in the (un-shaded) off-side slip position as illustrated). . Umpires must enforce these rules

Before play A few things often overlooked are listed here:

. Are you ready for a day’s cricket? Your kit, not just your bat, gloves, pads etc. but your own person clothing. Are you whites clean? Ensure this is done the evening before the match. A clean, tidy player often has a clean tidy mind, uncluttered, ready for the day ahead. . Do read the Spirit of Cricket on page 9. It will help ensure you have a good day on the field. . Who is going to score the match? If it is likely to be yourself, make sure you have fine tip pens or pencils and the scorebook. . Arrive early having had a good breakfast. If you have to rush, you are bound to forget something and this may be on your mind instead of the cricket ahead.

If you have no official umpires, captains have some extra duties. . Before checking the pitch and pitch markings, take the time to check the boundary markings. Do they conform? . Before the toss, give your opposing captain a list of your team members. . The toss (30 – 15 minutes before the agreed start time) must be made on the field of play. That is inside the boundary, not necessarily on the pitch itself. The winner must inform his opponent (and the umpires) of his decision to bat or field immediately. . Remember that cricket is a sport played first and foremost for pleasure. Do all you can to make it and enjoyable if competitive day for all.

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Taking Guard

Leg-stump Two legs, or Middle stump middle and leg These are the three normal guard positions for a right-handed striker. They are reversed for a left-handed striker. These guard positions apply to a right-handed striker and should be reversed if left-handed. When looking at the stumps from the bowler’s end, they are: Left stump Off-stump Middle stump Middle-stump Right stump Leg-stump The position between stumps are: Off and middle stump Middle and Off Leg and middle stump Two legs . Politely ask the bowler’s end umpire for guard. Use the toe of the bat as the mark point on the Popping crease; then confirm the mark. . Do not do so again unless the mark is obliterated. Repetition is time wasting and irritating to all participants

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The Competitions A grade One-day matches Year 7 & 8; recommended as at October 1 & exempted year-9 players

The competition: The competition comprises a scheduled series of One Day Limited-over matches Hours of play: 8:45 am to 12:30 pm, unless the team managers agree otherwise by before the toss. The innings: Each innings shall be limited to 30 overs per side . If Team 1 is All-out before the completion of their allocated overs, Team 2 may use their full allocation Bowlers: Each side must use a minimum of 6 bowlers who shall be limited to 5 overs each.  Fast bowlers limited to 5 overs in one spell.  A bowler may not bowl again until a further 7 overs have elapsed.  Exempted (as above) bowlers shall be limited to a 5-pace run-up. Extras: All NO-BALLs & WIDEs shall be scored.  2 runs are scored in addition to any runs scored otherwise (A grade only) Overs: Overs shall be limited to 6 deliveries. Over-rate: A minimum of 60 overs shall be bowled in a day; 18 overs per hour. Fielding: See limitations on fielding Unfair bowling: NO-BALL shall be called & signalled by the bowler’s end umpire if:  the ball bounces more than twice (that is 3 times or more), or  rolls along the ground before reaching the striker – DEAD-BALL. A free hit is not permitted  a short-pitched delivery passes or would have passed above shoulder- height when the striker is standing upright at the crease  a full-tossed delivery passes or would have passed above waist-height when the striker is standing upright at the crease Points: Loss 0 points Tie 3 points each Win 6 points Abandoned match with or without play 1 point each

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B grade matches Year 7 & 8; recommended as at October 1 & exempted year-9 players.

The competition: The competition comprises a scheduled series of Limited-over matches. Hours of play: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, unless the match has finished earlier. The teams: Each team shall comprise 8 players. The innings: Each innings shall be limited to 24 overs per side. Bowling: All fielders (including the wicket-keeper) must bowl a minimum of one over each and no more than 4 overs in an innings.  No bowler shall have a run-up longer than 10 metres LBW: No LBW appeals to be upheld in this grade Fielding: See limitations on fielding  Limited to 11 on-field fielders at any one time. Extras: All NO-BALLs & WIDEs shall be scored.  1 run is scored in addition to any runs scored otherwise. (Law 24.12) Overs: Overs limited to 7 deliveries. Batting: A batsman must retire when he scores 35 runs, but can bat again if his team is otherwise All-out.  No more than 11 may bat unless agreed by managers before the toss. The Result: The result is achieved on the respective scores when 24 overs have been bowled, or on the fall of the final wicket. Play continuing: Should a team be All-out before 24 overs, play may continue with players batting a second time - batting in ascending order i.e. lowest score first etc. Unfair bowling: NO-BALL shall be called & signalled by the bowler’s end umpire if:  the ball bounces more than twice (that is 3 times or more), or  rolls along the ground before reaching the striker – DEAD-BALL A free hit is not permitted.  a short-pitched delivery passes or would have passed above shoulder- height when the striker is standing upright at the crease  a full-tossed delivery passes or would have passed above waist-height when the striker is standing upright at the crease Points: Loss 0 points Tie 3 points each Win 6 points Abandoned match with or without play: 1 point each

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C grade matches Year 5 & 6; recommended as at October 1

The Competition: The competition comprises a scheduled series of Limited-over matches. Hours of play: o Saturday mornings 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, unless the game is finished earlier. o Friday evening 3.45 – 6.45, unless the game is finished earlier The teams: Each team should comprise 8 players. Pitch length: 17 metres between the wickets at each end. Ball: Teams shall use an small incrediball The innings: Each innings shall be limited to 20 overs per side.  If Team 1 is All-out before the completion of their allocated overs, Team 2 shall bat for their full 20 overs Bowling: All fielders (including the wicket-keeper) must bowl a minimum of one over and no more than 3 overs in an innings.  No bowler shall have a run-up longer than 10 metres Extras: All NO-BALLs & WIDEs shall be scored.  1 run is scored in addition to any runs scored otherwise (Law 24.12) Overs: Overs are limited to 7 deliveries including No-balls & Wides. Fielding: See limitations on fielding  No more than 5 fielders are permitted on the on-side at any one time unless agreed by both coaches Batting: If a batsman is dismissed without scoring, he may continue his innings until he has scored one run; he must then retire  Batters must retire on 25 runs  No more than 8 may bat unless agreed by managers before the toss  No LBW dismissals The result: The result is achieved on the respective scores when 20 overs have been bowled, or on the fall of the last wicket. Play continuing: If a team be All-out before 20 overs, play may continue with players batting a second time - batting in ascending order; i.e. the lowest score batting first Unfair bowling: NO-BALL shall be called & signalled by the bowler’s end umpire if:  the ball bounces more than twice (that is 3 times or more), or  rolls along the ground before reaching the striker – DEAD-BALL A free hit is not permitted.  a short-pitched delivery passes or would have passed above shoulder- height when the striker is standing upright at the crease  a full-tossed delivery passes or would have passed above waist-height when the striker is standing upright at the crease Points: Points are not allocated in this grade

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Friday Night Bash Rules

Year 3 & 4; recommended as at October 1

The Competition: The competition comprises a scheduled series of Limited-over matches. The aim of this grade is to encourage participation and give each player a fair chance to play, enjoy and learn the game of cricket in their first formal setting, but played with a softer ball to make more enjoyable and encourage the practical learning of the base skills of the game between the wickets at each end. Ages: Recommended Yr 2 – Yr 4 (Beginners grade ages 7 -9) Teams: 8 aside - Teams may be formed by clubs and/or schools. Start time: 3.45pm – 5.45pm (ish) Ball: Teams shall use a small incrediball (available at Sportcheck The innings: Each innings shall be limited to 16 overs per side.  If Team 1 is All-out before the completion of their allocated overs, Team 2 shall bat for their full 16 overs Bowling: All fielders (including the wicket-keeper) must bowl  All bowling shall take place from one end only  Bowlers bowl 2 overs each Overs: Overs are limited to 6 deliveries including No-balls & Wides. . If a Wide or No Ball delivery is bowled, the ball shall be placed on a tee on the popping crease (front crease) and the batsman may play a shot and take any runs ensuing Fielding: See limitations on fielding  No more than 5 fielders are permitted on the on-side at any one time unless agreed by both coaches  Rotate fielders around after each over Batting:  Batters bat in pairs for four overs Gear:  Two bats, yellow tee, Incrediball, stumps and some cones for boundary markers (no pads, gloves or other cricket gear required)

The result: The result is achieved on the respective scores when 16 overs have been bowled. Scoring:  Teams start on 100 runs and lose 6 runs for every wicket lost.  Runs scored as normal  Bowling – while trying to encourage overarm bowling, if it is “not working” underarm is totally acceptable  Wides and no balls will not be re-bowled but the ball will be put on a stationary yellow tee and hit by the batsman on strike and any runs scored added to the total – coaches to monitor  Pitch length is a maximum of 15 metres - a mowed strip or artificial will suffice

Common sense should prevail at all times, this is not a World Cup! Should you have greater than or less than 8 players you must ensure that each pair gets to bat for an equal number of overs.

Points: Points are not allocated in this grade

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Appendices i Timaru’s playing fields Grantlea Downs school

Mountainview High School

Aorangi Park Ashbury Park

Alpine Energy Stadium

TBHS Rectory

TBHS School Park ANZAC Square

TGHS Martin Field

Caledonian Park Celtic Sports Grounds

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Ashbury Park

South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 39 ii Umpire Signals – Law 3.14

WIDE NO-BALL Byes & PLAY Leg-byes

5 runs Out  Boundary 4 Boundary 6 Not penalties

DEAD-BALL SHORT RUN LAST-HOUR NEW BALL

TV review Cancel last signal/s 5 Penalty runs 5 Penalty runs to the Batting to the Fielding team team

Umpires must signal events in the order they occurred – Penalty runs signal precede all others. CAPITALISED signals are made first with a CALL for the players’ benefit, then when the ball is dead the signal must be repeated to the scorers. The umpires must wait until the scorers acknowledge each separate signal before permitting play to proceed.  If on appeal, a batsman is Not-out, the umpire shall call NOT-OUT.

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iii Pitch & Markings – Laws 7 & 9

Groundsmen should use a chalk-line to make preliminary markings, from the imaginary centre-line though the middle of the Pitch  Traditional markings are shown at the top half of this picture

8 feet-8 inches (2.64 metres) exactly Bowling crease

Return crease

8 feet (2. 44 metres) 44 (2. feet 8

Wicket centered on Bowling crease 1.22 m) exactly 9 inches (22.86 cm) wide Popping crease Minimum.

(1.22 metres) 4 feet

4 feetExactly (

Popping crease 12 feet (3.66 metres) minimum

Pitch mown & rolled to 10 feet (3.04 metres) exactly

crease Bowling to Bowlingcrease 22 yards (20.12 metres) exactly

Off-side Wide markings 8 inches 8 (20 cm) exactly The inner-edge is is pitch mown the of edge 35 inches (89 cm) on each side of the imaginary centre line Inneredge of Return crease to outer  ALL Limited-over matches - Off-side Wides markings are shown on the bottom half of this picture. Solid white lines must be painted between the Popping crease and the Bowling crease as follows: . The inner-edge of each line: 17 inches (43.2 cm) inside each Return crease i.e. 35 inches (89 cm) on each side of the imaginary Centre-line . If a ball passes outside the Off-side Wide-line or outside the line of Leg-stump without touching the striker, the Bowler’s end umpire must call & signal WIDE . The lines above are markings; the actual line is the edge of each marking closest to the umpire. . The wickets must be pitches on the back edge of the Popping crease (closest to the umpire) and centred on an imaginary line through the pitch.

South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 41 iv The protected area – Law 42.11

Any player causing damage to the Protected area is unfair. If any batsman or bowler runs through that area, or any other fielder do so, the umpires have authority to take punitive action against offenders. This area starts 5 feet (1.52 m) in front of the popping crease at one end to a similar position at the other. It is 2 feet (61 cm) wide, i.e. 1 foot (30.5 cm) either side of an imaginary centre-line drawn from middle- stump to middle-stump as shown below. It is 48 feet (14.63 metres) long.

v The over – Law 22

An over comprises 6 valid balls. Law 22.1 NO-BALL: Is an unfair delivery and is not counted as a ball of the over – it must be re-bowled.  1 run (JUNIOR A grade = 2 runs) is scored in addition to any runs scored otherwise. That is, the penalty stands even if no runs are completed or scored.  If runs are completed and are not off the bat (Byes), these are scored as No-ball extras.  If runs are completed (off the bat or Boundary 4 or 6) these are added to the one run penalty.  Only the runs scored off the bat are credited to the striker. WIDE: Is an unfair delivery and is not counted as a ball of the over – it must be re-bowled.  1 run (JUNIOR A grade = 2 runs) is scored in addition to any runs completed or a Boundary 4.  It is impossible to have a Boundary 6 off a Wide because the striker did not hit the ball with his bat. All runs off a Wide are scored as Wide extras. BOWLERS: A bowler may not bowl in two consecutively overs.

If a bowler cannot complete an over, (because of sickness or injury) another bowler must complete the over - the consecutive over rule applies.

South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 42 vi Scoring runs – Law 18 Runs can be scored: Credited to the striker:  The batsman on strike, hits the ball with his bat or hand holding the bat and both batsmen completing a run from his Popping crease to the Popping crease at the other end.  A boundary 6 can only be scored if the ball made contact with the striker’s bat or his hand holding the bat As a Fielding extra:  If the ball passes the striker, without hitting either his bat or person and both batsmen complete one or more runs Byes  If the ball hits the striker (not his bat or hand holding the bat) and both batsmen complete one or more runs Leg-byes provided the striker …  Attempted to hit the ball, or  Moved to avoid injury (umpire’s opinion) As a Bowling extra:  If a No-ball or Wide being delivered, 1 run is scored PLUS any runs scored or completed otherwise  The striker gains credit for any runs scored off his bat or hand holding the bat, but not for the No-ball extra. Note:  The batting team gains credit for No-balls, Wides, Byes & Leg-byes.  The bowler is debited for all runs scored.  The wicket-keeper is debited for any runs scored as Byes.  A boundary 6 is impossible off a Wide, Bye or Leg-bye. vii Restrictions on young bowlers

NZC is aware of the increasing pressures on young pace bowlers and requires the following guidelines to be followed in all grades. Captains, Coaches, Managers, Administrators and Parents must ensure these requirements are met. This rule is applicable in matches of more than one-day’s duration – it does not apply in one day matches.

A pace bowler (defined as bowlers where the wicket-keeper would normally stand back), are subject to a limitation of overs allowed to be bowled per day.

Coaches are asked to apply the rule strictly and not try to avoid it by bringing up the wicket-keeper artificially. Player safety must be placed as a higher priority than match results. In the event of any disputes at a tournament, the matter should be referred to a member of the NZC Age-group selection panel whose rulings shall be final.

 The operative date of players shall be as at the 1st September prior to the start of the respective season.  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.  In the event that weather conditions cause a continuous suspension of play, upon resumption of play a bowler may commence a new spell provided the break from his previous spell is of at least one-hour duration.  A bowler’s spell shall be deemed to be completed at the end of a day’s play and a new spell may be commenced immediately the next day.  In the instance where a team is asked to Follow-on their innings, the bowler’s normal break between innings shall apply.  If any bowler inadvertently exceeds the number of overs permitted, any extra balls bowled will be deemed legal deliveries and whatever eventuates, if anything, as a result of these deliveries will stand. Upon notification of this irregularity, the offending bowler will be immediately replaced and the over completed by another bowler.  Any part over completed will count as a full over for each bowler’s limit. o Under 19: 6 overs per spell, 20 overs per day. o Under 18: 6 overs per spell, 16 overs per day.

South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 43 viii A bowler’s spell

A bowler’s spell is that period of time during which he bowls continuously from one end. If he decides to change ends, his spell is deemed continuous if he bowls from the other end at the next over available to him, that is, no more than two overs later. Example 1: The bowler bowls overs numbers #1, #3, & #5; then bowls over #8; his spell is deemed continuous. If he was absent from the field during overs #6 & #7, and that absence was less than 15 minutes (NZC 8 minutes) his spell is continuous. Law 2.5 Should an interval or interruption disrupt his spell, his spell is deemed continuous. The minutes of a spell cannot be counted during an interruption or interval. Should a Follow-on or Forfeiture apply, his spell is not continuous.

ix Fielding positions

Below: Fielding positions for a right-handed batsman

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x No-ball – Foot-faults – Law 24.5

The back foot must not land on, or be outside the Return crease To be a valid ball, some part of the front foot, grounded or raised, must land behind the Popping crease and be inside the imaginary centre-line between the two middle stumps

Both feet are Both feet are inside the inside the creases creases

Part of the Part of the front foot is front foot is behind the behind the Popping Popping crease crease

Part of the The front foot front foot is is behind the behind the Popping Popping crease crease

Part of the The front foot front foot is landed behind behind the the Popping Popping crease before crease sliding over

The front foot is landed over the imaginary The front foot centre-line. is in front of the Popping If landed on, or crease raised over that line - Fair

No part of the The back foot front foot is is landed on behind the the Return Popping crease crease

The back foot The back foot is landed is landed on outside the the Return Return crease crease

South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 45 xi LBW – Law 36

Shown here for a Right-handed striker - Mirror for a Left-handed striker

4 questions the umpire must answer YES …

1. Did the ball pitch between wicket & wicket (between the dotted lines) or on the off- side? ...... YES 2. Was the first point of interception the striker person or equipment and not his bat? ...... YES 3. Was the first point of interception between wicket & wicket? ...... YES 4. But for that interception, (in the umpire’s opinion) would the ball have hit the wicket? ...... YES

An intercepted full-toss …

1. The umpire must accept that the ball would follow that trajectory and would not deviate

The striker not playing a legitimate stroke … (in the umpire’s opinion)

3. The first point of interception can be on the off-side

If the umpire has any doubt or answers any of the above NO .....

South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 46 xii Unfair play – Laws 40.2, 41.5 & 42.6

If while the striker is standing upright at the popping crease …

3 

2 

1

4

the Bowler’s end umpire must call & signal ... 1. if a Full tossed delivery is above waist-height (fast or slow) ...... 2. if a Fast short pitched ball is above shoulder-height ......  3. if any delivery is clearly above head-height (fast or slow) ......  If the striker makes any contact with this ball ...... 4. If a fielder stands on or over the pitch ......  NZC permits 1 ball per over in Limited-over matches, 2 per over in Traditional matches above shoulder-height before NO-BALL is called These are EXEMPT No-balls. If a high EXEMPT No-ball is out of the striker’s reach – it becomes a High WIDE

If when the ball is delivered ...

the Striker’s end umpire must call & signal ... 1. if there are more than 2 fielders behind Square-leg ...... 2. if the wicket-keeper is in front of his stumps ......

South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 47 xiii Limited-over matches; Field markings

Senior Men’s matches only

The inner circles are no longer required in T20 or One Day matches

South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 48 xiv Limited-over matches; Overs tables

a. This table should be read in conjunction with the Daily Freightways - Limited-over competition and Senior Twenty20 competition. b. It contains limitations on bowlers, fielders and overs and shows the requirements when affected by unreasonable or dangerous conditions; it has been prepared to assist in ensuring all teams are treated equally. Overs must be calculated at 3.75 (3¾) minutes per over. c. A match must start no later than 4:10 pm to provide for a minimum of 20 overs to be bowled by each side. The first inning must be completed by 5:25 pm. d. To achieve a Result, the second innings must start no later than 5:35 pm; otherwise the match is a No-result.

Innings Duration Powerplay 1 Powerplay 2 Powerplay 3 20 4 12 4 21 4 13 4 22 5 13 4 23 5 14 4 24 5 14 5 25 5 15 5 26 5 16 5 27 6 16 5 28 6 17 5 29 6 17 6 30 6 18 6 31 6 19 6 32 7 19 6 33 7 20 6 34 7 20 7 35 7 21 7 36 7 22 7 37 8 22 7 38 8 23 7 39 8 23 8 40 8 24 8 41 8 25 8 42 9 25 8 43 9 26 8 44 9 26 9 45 9 27 9

Umpire training information and resources may be found at http://www.nzcusa.org.nz

South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 49 xv Recording Penalty runs

Many score-books do not provide for Penalty runs to be recorded. Thus should they be awarded it is necessary to create a Penalty extras line in the Extras box; these are Fielding extras. The umpires must report the incident to the Board whenever penalty runs are awarded; except when the ball-in-play comes into contact with a helmet placed on the ground behind the wicket- keeper. Penalty runs awarded to the Batting side Should an umpire signal 5 Penalty runs to the Batting side, the ball will be dead. One hand tapping the opposite shoulder (exaggerated) In the batting teams current score-sheet:  If necessary, create a Penalty runs line in the Extras box,  Enter 5 in the Penalty runs line of Fielding extras,  Cross-off 5 in the Tally using a Double line,  Record the Time in the Notes column.  Report to the Board, except as above.

Penalty runs awarded to the Fielding side Should an umpire signal 5 Penalty runs to the Fielding side, the ball will be dead. The incident must be reported to the Board.

One hand placed on the opposite shoulder Note these special requirements.

If the Fielding side has had a completed a batting innings in the match: In the fielding teams LAST completed batting innings score-sheet:  Cross-off 5 in the Tally using a Double line,  Record detailed notes of the event.

If the Fielding side has NOT had a completed an innings in the match: In the fielding teams NEXT batting innings score-sheet:  Cross-off 5 in the Tally using a Double line,  Record detailed notes the event. Cautionary note  In some occasions, the ball may not be counted as a ball of the over – an invalid ball, requiring it to be re-bowled.  Inexperienced scorers should seek guidance from umpires on how this should be recorded. a Double line,  Record detailed notes the event.

Cautionary note  In some occasions, the ball may not be counted as a ball of the over – an invalid ball, requiring it to be re-bowled.  Inexperienced scorers should seek guidance from umpires on how this should be recorded.

South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 50 xvi Dismissal methods

South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 51 xvii Scoring entries

South Canterbury Cricket Hand-book 2015-16 52 xviii Scoring Formulae

Whenever possible, scorers must make these calculations to check the veracity of the scorebooks.

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