ACT PREMIER CRICKET HANDBOOK

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CRICKET ACT CONTACT INFORMATION AND COMPLAINS, AND DISPUTES FOR ALL COMMITTEES 1 COMPETITIONS 27 CRICKET ACT PREMIER CRICKET CLUBS 3 4.1 MAJOR BREACHES AND PENALTIES (POINTS/ FINES) 27 MAJOR 2015-16 MATCHES IN THE ACT 5 4.2 OTHER SERIOUS OFFENCES 28 AFFILIATED BODIES 5 4.3 OTHER BREACHES AND PENALTIES NATIONAL AND STATE ASSOCIATIONS 5 (REPRIMANDS/POINTS/FINES) 28 CLUB AND CAPTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE 4.4 NOTIFICATION OF ALLEGED BREACHES OF RESPONSIBILITIES 7 RULES 29 4.5 FINES AND DEDUCTION OF POINTS 30 COMPETITION RULES 9 4.6 CODE OF CONDUCT 30 GLOSSARY 9 4.7 NOTIFICATION OF CONCERNS, COMPLAINTS PART 1.0 FORM OF THE COMPETITIONS 11 AND DISPUTES 34 1.1 THE COMPETITIONS 11 4.8 TIME LIMITS FOR NOTIFICATION 35 1.2 THE PREMIER COMPETITION 11 4.9 DEFAULTERS POLICY RATIONALE 35 1.3 ELIGIBLE CLUBS 11 PART 5.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF PLAY IN TWO DAY 1.4 THE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 11 COMPETITION MATCHES (INCLUDING FINALS) FIRST PART 2.0 ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS TO PLAY FOR A TO FOURTH GRADE 35 PREMIER CLUB 13 5.1 FORMAT 35 2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 13 5.2 HOURS OF PLAY 36 2.2 PARTICIPATION IN MORE THAN ONE MATCH IN A 5.3 DELAY TO START OR NO PLAY ON THE FIRST ROUND 15 DAY 37 2.3 SELECTION IN REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES — 5.4 NUMBER OF OVERS TO BE BOWLED IN A DAY 37 PLAYER REPLACEMENT 15 5.5 LAST HOUR OF MATCH 38 2.4 SELECTION OF PLAYERS IN OTHER 5.6 THE RESULT 38 COMPETITIONS 15 5.7 FORMAT OF THE SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS 38 PART 3.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF PLAY FOR ALL COMPETITIONS 17 5.8 GROUND ALLOCATION FOR SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS 39 3.1 LODGING OF MEDIA INFORMATION, MATCH RESULTS AND REPORTS 17 5.9 SHORT PITCHED BOWLING 39 3.2 GROUND PREPARATION 19 PART 6.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF PLAY IN ONE DAY COMPETITION LIMITED OVERS MATCHES 3.3 USE AND MAINTENANCE OF TURF PITCHES 19 (INCLUDING FINALS) FIRST TO FIFTH GRADE 40 3.4 ATTIRE OF PLAYERS 21 6.1 FORMAT 40 3.5 LAWS OF CRICKET TO APPLY 21 6.2 HOURS OF PLAY 41 3.6 APPROVED CRICKET BALLS TO BE USED 23 6.3 LENGTH OF INNINGS 41 3.7 GROUND, WEATHER AND LIGHT 23 6.4 FIELDING RESTRICTIONS 43 3.8 ABSENCE AND CHANGE OF OFFICIAL UMPIRES 6.5 FRACTIONAL PART OF OVERS 45 24 6.6 NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER 45 3.9 TIME-KEEPING 24 6.7 BOUNCERS 45 3.10 POINTS IN COMPETITION ROUNDS 24 6.8 WIDE BALL 45 3.11 EQUALITY OF POINTS OR PERCENTAGES 25 6.9 THE RESULT 46 3.12 INJURY PREVENTION FOR YOUNG BOWLERS 26 6.10 FORMAT OF THE SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS 46 3.13 INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION RULES 26 6.11 GROUND ALLOCATION FOR SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS 46 PART 4.0 BREACHES, PENALTIES, CONCERNS, Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | iii WHERE IS YOUR PRINTER TAKING YOUR BUSINESS?

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Call 02 6206 6500 or visit konicaminolta.com.au PART 7.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF PLAY IN 16.3 PLAYING TIME LOST AFTER THE INNINGS OF TWENTY20 COMPETITION LIMITED OVER MATCHES THE TEAM BATTING FIRST (TWENTY20) 61 (INCLUDING FINALS) DIVISION 1 (KONICA MINOLTA 16.4 PLAYING HOURS (40 OVER) 61 REGIONAL CUP) TO DIVISION 4 47 16.5 PLAYING TIME LOST BEFORE OR DURING THE 7.1 FORMAT 47 INNINGS OF THE TEAM BATTING FIRST (40 7.2 HOURS OF PLAY 47 OVER) 61 7.3 WIDES 48 16.6 PLAYING TIME LOST AFTER THE INNINGS OF 7.4 SHORT PITCHED BOWLING 48 THE TEAM BATTING SECOND (40 OVER) 62 7.5 FIELDING RESTRICTIONS 48 16.7 LATE STARTS 62 7.6 RAIN DELAYS 48 16.8 LOSS OF ENTIRE DAY’S PLAY OR GROUND CLOSED 62 7.7 RAIN AFFECTED T20 MATCHES 49 16.9 LAW 16.6, LAW 16.7 AND LAW 16.8 (LAST HOUR 7.8 THE RESULT 49 OF THE MATCH) shall not apply. 62 7.9 POST MATCH MEETINGS 49 19.1 THE BOUNDARY OF THE FIELD OF PLAY 62 7.10 PLAYERS ATTIRE 49 21.1 COMPETITION POINTS 62 7.11 BALLS TO BE USED 49 21.2 MATCH RESULT 63 7.12 FORMAT OF THE SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS 49 21.3 PREMIERSHIP POINTS 64 PART 8.0 PLAYER ELIGIBILITY FOR SEMI-FINALS 21.4 MATCH REPORT, PREMIER CRICKET AND FINALS IN ALL COMPETITIONS 50 FACILITATION REPORT AND CAPTAIN’S PART 9.0 HEALTH POLICY AND PROCEDURES 51 CONFIDENTIAL REPORT ON UMPIRES 64 9.1 MENINGOCOCCAL AND DRINKS 51 21.5 LAW 21.8 (CORRECTNESS OF RESULT) 65 9.2 FIRST AID KITS 52 21.6 FORFEITS 65 9.3 DEHYDRATION AND BEATING THE HEAT 52 21.7 WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COMPETITION 65 9.4 INFECTIOUS DISEASES 52 22.1 MAXIMUM LENGTH OF OVER 65 WOMEN’S PREMIER CRICKET COMPETITION 22.2 QUOTA OF OVERS – TWENTY20 GAMES 65 PLAYING CONDITIONS 56 22.3 QUOTA OF OVERS – 40 OVER GAMES 66 1.1 NUMBER OF PLAYERS 57 22.4 LOSS OF PLAYING TIME – TWENTY20 AND 40 1.2 QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS 57 OVER GAMES 66 1.3 LAW 1.2 (NOMINATION OF PLAYERS) 58 22.5 MAXIMUM OVERS PER BOWLER – TWENTY20 GAMES 66 1.4 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT – THE BATTER 58 22.6 MAXIMUM OVERS PER BOWLER – 40 OVER 1.5 ATTIRE OF PLAYERS 58 GAMES 67 2.1 INTERCHANGE OF FIELDERS 59 22.7 RESTRICTION OF UNDERAGE BOWLERS 67 3.1 TWO CACT APPOINTED UMPIRES PRESENT 59 25.1 JUDGING A WIDE 68 3.2 ONLY ONE CACT APPOINTED UMPIRE PRESENT 41.1 FIELDING RESTRICTIONS 69 59 41.2 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT – THE FIELDER 69 3.3 NO CACT APPOINTED UMPIRE PRESENT 59 42.1 LAW 42.6(A) BOWLING OF FAST, SHORT 3.4 LAW 3.8 (FITNESS OF GROUND, WEATHER AND PITCHED DELIVERIES 69 LIGHT) 59 42.2 LAW 42.6(B) BOWLING OF HIGH FULL PITCHED 5.1 LAW 5.3 (NEW BALL) 60 69 5.2 LAW 5.6 (SPECIFICATIONS) 60 42.3 DANGEROUS AND UNFAIR BOWLING – ACTION 15.1 DURATION OF INTERVALS 60 BY THE UMPIRE 70 15.2 INTERVALS FOR DRINKS 60 42.4 LAW 42.8 DELIBERATE BOWLING OF HIGH FULL 16.1 PLAYING HOURS (TWENTY20) 61 PITCHED BALLS 70 16.2 PLAYING TIME LOST BEFORE OR DURING 42.5 ACTION BY THE UMPIRES FOR DANGEROUS THE INNINGS OF THE TEAM BATTING FIRST AND UNFAIR BOWLING 70 (TWENTY20) 61 APPENDIXES 71 Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | v

CRICKET ACT CONTACT INFORMATION AND COMMITTEES

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STAFF Cameron French Anna Baker Chief Executive Officer High Performance Administration [email protected] [email protected] Andrew Dawson Aiden Blizzard High Performance Manager Director of Coaching and Education [email protected] [email protected] Paul Egan Kyle Piper Financial Controller Athletic Performance Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] Martin Garoni Development Leader, Development Manager, ACT / Southern & Western NSW ACT North & Districts [email protected] [email protected] Dougal Reed Matthew Paton Communications Manager Development Manager, [email protected] ACT South & South Coast [email protected] Ben Ryan Premier and Junior Cricket Administrator Brad van Dam [email protected] Head Curator, Manuka Oval [email protected] Cameron Walter Manager - IT, Digital and Design Logan Booby Indoor Cricket Manager Assistant Curator [email protected] Will Thomson Apprentice Groundsman PREMIER CRICKET COMMITTEE Rob Docker Andrew Barnett Chairman North Canberra Gungahlin CC Ben Ryan Stephen Cross Administration District CC Paul Edwards Gregg Chambers Umpires & Scorers Tuggeranong Valley CC Greg Badcock John Cheadle ANUCC Western District/UC CC Mitchell Taylor-Briscoe Matthew Wheadon Eastlake CC Weston Creek Molonglo CC Ben Healy Ginninderra

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JUNIOR COUNCIL EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S COUNCIL

Graeme Loaney Jim Meszes Chairman Chairman Linus Ryrie Ben Ryan Deputy Chairman Administration Ben Ryan Peta Guy Administration ANUCC Paul Egan Petra Bright Treasurer Eastlake CC Adelaide Jones UMPIRES’ & SCORERS COUNCIL North Canberra Gungahlin CC Anne Lawson Bill Ruse Western District/UC CC Chairman Catherine Chippendale Paul Edwards Tuggeranong Valley CC Deputy Chair Jo McIntyre Peter McCann Weston Creek Molonglo CC Secretary & Chair of Appointments Andrew Kopras Finance/Expenses Officer DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE Mark Vergano Wal Hall, Sue Kight, Geoff Besgrove, James Brownlie, Umpires Observer Brian Lawrence, Jeff Clark Adam Morehouse Scorers’ Representative CRICKET ACT PREMIER CRICKET CLUBS Australian National University Cricket Club Queanbeyan District Cricket Club www.anucricket.com.au www.queanbeyancricket.com President John Beaton President Peter Solway Secretary Warren Armstrong Secretary Ron Bates Eastlake Cricket Club Tuggeranong Valley Cricket Club eastlakecc.act.cricket.com.au www.tvcc.org.au President Phil Winter President John Evans Secretary Albab Masud Secretary Liz Barrington-Smith Ginninderra Cricket Club Western District & University of Canberra CC www.ginninderracc.com.au www.wduccricket.org President Richard Burgess President Allan McGann Secretary Luke Powell Secretary Ethan Bartlett North Canberra Gungahlin Cricket Club Weston Creek Molonglo Cricket Club www.ncgcc.com.au www.wccc.org.au President Phil Coe President Simon Bryant Secretary Heath Axelby Secretary Richard Arthur

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Thomas Seaman Junior Cricketer of the Year. MAJOR 2015-16 MATCHES IN THE ACT International matches Premier Cricket 23 Oct PM’s XI vs New Zealand (Manuka) 3-4 Oct Konica Minolta Regional T20 Cup Rounds 24-25 Oct NZ Tour Match (Manuka) 1 Nov Konica Minolta Regional Cup Final (Manuka) 20 Jan Australia vs India ODI (Manuka) 29 Nov One Day Semi-Finals 2 Feb Southern Stars vs India (Manuka) 13 Dec One Day Final (Manuka) 12-14 Mar Two Day Semi-Finals ACT Comets (Futures League) 19-21 Mar Two Day Final 9-12 Nov vs South Australia (Manuka) 11-14 Jan vs Western Australia (Manuka) Women’s Premier Cricket 8-11 Feb vs (Manuka) 10 Oct Opening Weekend 2 Nov North vs South ACT Meteors (WNCL) 13 Dec Glenda Hall Shield T20 Final 21 Nov vs New South Wales (Manuka) 28 Feb Lynne O’Meara Final 22 Nov New South Wales vs Victoria (Manuka) AFFILIATED BODIES Canberra City & Suburban Association Newcastle District Cricket Association www.ccsca.org.au www.ndca.asn.au President Gareth McAlister President Paul Marjoribanks Secretary Jason Picker Secretary Royce McCormack Goulburn and District Cricket Association Cricket Albury Wodonga golburndca.nsw.cricket.com.au caw.vic.cricket.com.au President Tim Price Chairman Michael Erdeljac Secretary Robert Ings Secretary John McMillan District Cricket Association South Coast District Cricket Association waggacricket.nsw.cricket.com.au southcoastdca.nsw.cricket.com.au President Eric Koetz President Tony Panecasio Operations Manager Grant Geaghan Secretary Dave Yates Leeton District Cricket Association Vision Impaired Cricket ldca.nsw.cricket.com.au via CricketACT.com.au President Steven Weckert Stephen Fagg Secretary Brent Lawrence NATIONAL AND STATE ASSOCIATIONS Cricket Australia South Australian Cricket Association www.cricketaustralia.com.au www.saca.com.au Cricket New South Wales Cricket www.cricketnsw.com.au www.crickettas.com.au Northern Territory Cricket www.ntcricket.com.au www.cricketvictoria.com.au Western Australia Cricket Association www.qldcricket.com.au www.waca.com.au

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Please note: Unless otherwise stated all administrative duties are to be carried out by the Designated Club. The Desig- nated Club is the first mentioned team in the competition draw, or the team finishing higher on the competition ladder in the case of semi-final and final matches regardless of venue.

SUBMISSION OF MATCH SCORE SHEETS, GROUND REPORTS, AND CONFIDENTIAL CAPTAINS REPORTS ON UMPIRES

MATCH SCORE SHEETS All two day, one day and Twenty20 games from First to Fourth Grade are to be scored using the MyCricket Scorer Application. Fifth Grade may also use the Application. All results in First to Fourth Grade (and Fifth Grade if applicable) are to be downloaded from the MyCricket Scorer Application onto the MyCricket system at the end of the day’s play by 7pm (7:30pm if play is delayed). The Canberra Times will access the scores from MyCricket. In this case a Match Score Sheet does NOT need to be completed. If for some unforeseen reason, the day’s scores are not able to be loaded onto MyCricket, previous procedures will apply i.e. the designated team must: • Complete the Match Score Sheet in 1st Grade (or the Match Score Sheet Summary in 2nd to 4th Grade) in full and email to The Canberra Times ([email protected]) and to the Premier Cricket Operations Manager ([email protected]) by 7pm (7:30pm if play is delayed). • Alternatively, a CLEAR, legible photo of the scorebook that shows all match statistics may be emailed. If one of the latter two options is used, scores must be entered into the MyCricket system by noon on the second working day after each day of play. • In Fifth Grade (if the game is not scored using the Scorer Application), email the Match Score Sheet summary to The Canberra Times ([email protected]) and to the Premier Cricket Operations Manager (ben. [email protected]) by email by 7pm (7:30pm if play is delayed). Scores must be entered into the MyCricket system by noon on the second working day following the completion of the match. Please note: Each Designated Club in that Grade is individually responsible for this process. Failure to comply with the process may result in a penalty of a loss of points. Refer to 3.1.

GROUND REPORTS - NO UMPIRES In all grades, if there are no official umpires appointed, both captains must meet after the match and complete and sign a Ground Report. To ensure the correct completion of a Ground Report the Captains must complete the following: • All the requested information at the top of the Ground Report including Designated and Opposing teams, Round number, Grade, Venue and Date. • Both Captains must sign the Ground Report. • If you mark a pitch as Below Average (2) or Unsatisfactory (1) you must provide specific details in the Comments section. The Designated Club must email the completed Ground Report to the Premier Cricket Operations Manager (ben.ryan@ cricketact.com.au) by noon on the second working day following the completion of the match. Failure to comply with the process may result in a penalty of a loss of points. Refer to 3.1. Note that if umpires are appointed, both Captains must participate in a post-match facilitation meeting with the umpires(s) during which ground conditions will be discussed and the subsequent report will be submitted by the umpire(s).

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Our cricketID system combines new technology and our own expertise to match people with the right equipment. CONFIDENTIAL CAPTAINS REPORTS ON UMPIRES In all Grades, if official umpires are appointed for a match each captain much independently submit his own Confidential Report on Umpires. To ensure correct completion of Reports on Umpires, Captains must complete the following: • All the requested information at the top of the Report, including Round, Grade, Venue, Date Umpire names and ratings of 1-5 in all categories. Any score of 2 or less must have supporting comments. • These forms can be accessed from the Cricket ACT website (www.cricketact.com.au) or the process can be completed directly onto the MyCricket system. The reports must be emailed to the Premier Cricket Operations Manager or completed on MyCricket by noon on the second working day following the completion of the match. Please note: Failure to comply with the process may result in a penalty of a loss of points. Refer to 3.1. All forms can be found on at CricketACT.com.au.

Other areas of importance: Discipline Committee Hearings will be held on Wednesday evenings at 5.30pm at Manuka Oval (unless otherwise advised by the Premier Cricket Operations Manager. Any subsequent Independent Tribunal Hearings will be held on Friday evenings at 5.30pm at Manuka Oval (unless otherwise advised by Premier Cricket Operations Manager). COMPETITION RULES GLOSSARY is not Concurrent with any Match or Matches that took place or are scheduled to take place at the time or times ACTCA that the re-scheduled Match was originally scheduled Australian Capital Territory Cricket Association Inc. to take place. ACTCAUSC Consecutive Teams Australian Capital Territory Cricket Association Umpires Any two ‘adjacent teams’ in a competition; e.g. a Club’s Scorers Council. Third Grade and Fourth Grade teams. By-Laws Constitution Cricket ACT By-Laws. The Constitution of the ACTCA. CACT Designated Club Cricket Australian Capital Territory. The operating name The first mentioned team (or club) in the competition of the Association. draw, or the team (or club) finishing higher on the Club(s) competition table in the case of semi-final and final Any Premier Club or non-Premier Club or Cricket matches. The designated team (or club) shall be Association that participates in a Competition. responsible for lodging media information, match score sheets and ground reports in accordance with Rules Club Championship 3.1.1 and 3.1.3. A championship based on performance in all Grades in the Premier Competition for which Premier Clubs Ground compete over each season, as identified in Rule 1.4. The playing area inside the boundary. The championship is seen as a measure of each club’s Ground Authority overall strength across the Grades. Entity responsible for the upkeep and maintenance Competition of ground and/or pitch, and for the placement A Cricket Competition organised and administered by and removal of covers before and during matches Cricket ACT. in accordance with Rule 3.3.3. (Example 1, ACT Government/Queanbeyan Council for ground and Competition Operations Manager relevant Club for pitch. Example 2, ANU Sports Union See ‘Premier Cricket Operations Manager.’ for both ground and pitch). Concurrent Matches Laws Any two or more Matches or a Match and a Match of The Laws of Cricket including the Experimental Laws. another association (other than a Match organized by either of the Junior and Youth Councils) which are Match scheduled to take place, either in whole or in part, at A cricket match played in a Competition. the same time or times. A Match that is re-scheduled Office Bearer

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Official FM Media Partners of Cricket ACT A person holding an office of the ACTCA, or an office of the Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup (40 one of its affiliated bodies. overs) and Glenda Hall Shield (Twenty20) Official played in accordance with the Women’s A person associated with a team and includes Playing Conditions. managers, scorers, trainers, physiotherapists and the 1.1.2 All competitions shall be played in accordance like, whether officially appointed or otherwise. with a program endorsed by the CACT and Player on grounds allocated by the Premier Cricket A cricket player. Committee. In special circumstances, the Premier Cricket Committee may vary these Premier Clubs arrangements. The Cricket Clubs identified in Rule 1.3. 1.2 THE PREMIER COMPETITION Premier Cricket Committee The Premier Cricket Committee as identified in the 1.2.1 There shall be a Premier Competition, which Constitution of the ACTCA. will consist of both two innings matches and one innings limited overs matches. However, Premier Cricket Operations Manager each competition is a stand-alone competition; A person employed or appointed (by the Board of the that is, points earned in the one innings limited ACTCA) as a member of the Premier Cricket Committee overs matches count only towards positions to advise and act for that body as required by the in the One Day Competition. One Day points Constitution. do not contribute to the Two Day Competition. Round of matches Each Premier club shall enter one team in First Refers to the period of time covering the scheduled to Fourth Grade; however, clubs may enter dates and hours of play of the match, particularly as multiple teams in the One Day Competition in they relate to games played over two days. the Fifth Grade competition only. Rules 1.3 ELIGIBLE CLUBS The Competition Rules of the ACTCA. These rules are 1.3.1 The Premier Clubs eligible to participate subordinate to the Constitution, are to be interpreted in in the competitions in 1.1.1 (a) to (d) are light of the spirit and text of the Constitution, and are the Australian National University Cricket invalid to the extent of any inconsistency between the Club, North Canberra Gungahlin Cricket Constitution and these rules. Club, Ginninderra Cricket Club, Queanbeyan Rules Sub-Committee District Cricket Club, Eastlake Cricket Club A sub-committee of the Premier Cricket Committee that (incorporating Eastlake Singha), Tuggeranong under the authority of the Premier Cricket Committee, Valley Cricket Club, Western District and monitors, interprets and updates the Competition University of Canberra Cricket Club, and Rules. The sub-committee is composed of such Weston Creek Molonglo Cricket Club. Non- members as the Premier Cricket Committee may Premier Clubs may be invited by the Premier determine from time to time. Cricket Committee to participate. Umpire(s) 1.4 THE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Umpires of the ACTCAUSC and other recognized bodies 1.4.1 The Club Championship and others acting as umpires at a cricket match. a) There shall be a Club Championship to be competed for by the Premier Clubs. PART 1.0 FORM OF THE The championship shall be based on the COMPETITIONS results of the following matches: i) The results of all matches (excluding 1.1 THE COMPETITIONS semi-finals and finals) in thewo T Day Competition (Rule 1.1.1(a)). 1.1.1 The competitions conducted by CACT are: ii) The One Day Competition (First to a) A Two Day Competition for First (Douglas Fifth Grade),the Glenda Hall Shield Trophy) to Fourth Grades played in and Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup accordance with Part 5. in the Women’s Competitions. b) A One Day Competition for First (John iii) The Konica Minolta Cup and Divisions Gallop Trophy) to Fifth Grades played in 2–4 Twenty20 Competitions. accordance with Part 6. b) The championship shall be determined by c) Women’s competitions, consisting of Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 11 Supporting cricket from grass roots to Manuka Oval and beyond

Supporting cricket from grass roots to Manuka Oval and beyond multiplying the match points gained in First submitted and considered by the Committee. Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth 2.1.2 The By-Laws of the CACT (clause 13.0) deals Grade and Fifth Grade in each competition, with transfer of registration from one of its the total of the points (if any) gained in Premier Clubs to another club in any cricket the Glenda Hall Shield and Lynne O’Meara season. The Premier Cricket Operations Premiership Cup Women’s Competition by Manager is empowered by the Premier Cricket factors which maintain a ratio of 5-4-3-2-1 Committee to make the initial determinations and 3 (Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup) in this regard. Note: By-Laws no longer refer and 1 (Glenda Hall Shield) respectively. to 31 December transfer deadline. The club obtaining the greatest number of points at the conclusion of the rounds 2.1.3 The By-Laws of the CACT (clause 13.0) deals of the competitions shall be awarded the with registration of players who are also, in Club Championship for the ensuing twelve any cricket season, registered with a club months. Bonus points gained in each in another association. The Premier Cricket respective competition are not included in Operations Manager is empowered by the the determination. Premier Cricket Committee to make the initial determinations in this regard. c) For the purposes of calculating the Club Championship, clubs that do not have a 2.1.4 No player under suspension imposed by team competing in the Glenda Hall Shield the CACT or any other recognized cricket and Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup Association or club may play in any match Women’s Competition will not be awarded while such suspension is in force. Any club any Club Championship points from the playing a player who is under suspension Women’s Competition. Where a club or disqualification shall forfeit the match or has entered more than one team in any matches in which such player participates. Women’s Competition(s), that club’s points Furthermore unless good reason is shown, for the purposes of the Club Championship any club playing a player who is not eligible are determined by calculating the average to play for the club or any club who breaches of the points gained by its teams in the the By-Laws or Competition Rules 2.1 to 2.3 Glenda Hall Shield and the Lynne O’Meara inclusive may be penalized by a deduction of Premiership Cup. Where a club has match points, a possible monetary sum and/ entered more than one team in the Fifth or a possible overturning of the result of the Grade One Day competition, the Club match. Championship points will be based on the 2.1.5 A junior registered player with a club may play team that has the most amount of points at senior cricket for that club. However the player the end of the regular season. must meet the requirement of playing at least 1.4.2 If two or more clubs tie for first position, the three junior matches for their club in the CACT clubs concerned shall be jointly awarded the Junior Competition before being eligible to Club Championship for the ensuing twelve play in a finals series for the senior club. months. 2.1.6 Downgrading Clause - any Club taking part in the CACT Premier Competition may demote any of its players to the next Grade who have PART 2.0 ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS TO played in its higher graded teams. However, PLAY FOR A PREMIER CLUB for any round commencing after 31 January the following applies where a player has 2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS accumulated more than six days of cricket in 2.1.1 The By-Laws of the CACT (clause 13.0) either the First or Second Grade competitions. stipulate that no player shall be eligible to a) Up to two players are allowed to be play for a Premier Club unless registered as a demoted to lower Grades without the club player with that club in the manner prescribed obtaining consent from CACT. by the CACT’s Premier Cricket Committee. b) However CACT reserves the right to seek The Premier Cricket Committee may call upon an explanation from a club where there has any player to provide evidence of eligibility been a variation of two grades or more. or evidence in relation to any claim that the c) The current provisions with regard to player may have made and may suspend the sliding arrangements at finals time the player until such time as the evidence is Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 13 Educating the Future of Cricket ACT

Major Sponsor of Junior High Performance Cricket remain, allowing a player from a higher outlined above. Grade to drop down one Grade for finals Clubs must bracket the names of players participation. affected (player plus his/her replacement) 2.2 PARTICIPATION IN MORE THAN ONE MATCH by these replacement rules on the team list IN A ROUND prior to the start of play on the first day of 2.2.1 No player shall play in more than one match the match or as soon as possible during the in the same round of matches. However, with match after representative selection is notified. regard to semi-finals and finals, where a player The opposing Captain must also be informed has qualified and is eligible for multiple grades of the proposed team changes at this time. that player is eligible to play finals in both of Details must be reported in the match score those grades provided it is not on the same sheets mentioned in 3.1.6. day. In a round of matches players playing in a 2.3.3 Where the innings of a player being replaced higher grade may act as substitutes in a lower would otherwise be still in progress, the Grade. replacement player must continue the innings 2.2.2 No player shall play in both the Premier (and the replaced player’s innings will be Competition and any match organised by an deemed ‘not out’). Where a player being affiliate (excepting the Junior Councils) of the replaced has begun but not completed an Association on the same day. over, the replacement player must complete the over. 2.3 SELECTION IN REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES — PLAYER REPLACEMENT 2.3.4 Wherever possible, replacement players must participate in the whole of any competition 2.3.1 The first principle to be adopted is that round, semi-final or final in which these representative players should be permitted to replacement rules take effect (i.e. when not play in Premier matches whenever they are acting as replacements, the players concerned available (i.e. whilst not engaged as players must participate in the rest of the relevant or officials on representative duties) provided matches in the Grade in which they would they play no lower than the Grade at which normally be selected). they last played in the current season. The second principle is that players selected in a 2.3.5 Where the representative player is unable representative match after the Premier match to return for the completion of the match has commenced must be replaced. The ability because of injury or unavoidable absences, of the replacement player must be, as far as the rules shall remain in force as appropriate, is practicable, equal to the Grade in which he i.e. replacement players shall remain in the or she is selected. If clubs wish to use these Grades to which they have been ‘promoted’, ‘player replacement’ rules, they must ‘select’ wherever necessary. Consistent with the Laws their representative players in the appropriate of Cricket, players whose names have not match and grade (even though the player may been provided to the opposing Captain prior to have already been selected for representative the commencement of the match shall not be duties as a player or official). permitted to participate in the match, except as substitute fielders. 2.3.2 In the event of the ACT Cricket Association, another Association or Cricket Australia 2.3.6 The Premier Cricket Committee shall selecting a player (as a player or official) for monitor clubs’ replacement practices to a representative match, that player may, or ensure compliance with the principles of in the case of a match in progress must, be this replacement rule. A club shall forfeit any replaced in the team in which the club selected points earned by that club in all Grades for the player at any time during the Premier the relevant round(s) for failure to comply match in question, provided the player was with these player replacement rules unless the undertaking representative duties. As a Premier Cricket Committee determines that consequence of such representative absences reasonable cause existed. and within the spirit of the game, other players 2.4 SELECTION OF PLAYERS IN OTHER who are either replacing or being replaced by a COMPETITIONS representative player are to be of like skills, i.e. 2.4.1 Premier clubs are reminded of the Canberra batter for batter or bowler for bowler etc. It is City and Suburban Cricket Association acknowledged that there will be consequential (CCSCA) By-Law which states that players effects in the lower Grades in the instances having played in First or Second Grade in the Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 15 Official beer supplier of Cricket ACT

Powering the Prime Minister’s XI CACT Premier Competition during the current Competition) and at the end of the match, season are ineligible for selection in any Grade the result. of the CCSCA without prior permission of the e) For Third and Fourth Grade Competitions, CCSCA Executive. all the information contained in a typical scorebook via the scores being loaded PART 3.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF onto the MyCricket system from the MyCricket Scorer Application. If this is not PLAY FOR ALL COMPETITIONS possible, the teams’ scores together with the names of batters who scored more 3.1 LODGING OF MEDIA INFORMATION, MATCH than 30 runs and the names of bowlers RESULTS AND REPORTS who took three or more wickets, and at the 3.1.1 The first mentioned club in the competition end of the match, the result, completed on draw, or the team finishing higher on the a Match Score Summary Sheet; e.g. competition table in the case of semi-final and WDUCCC 9 declared 240 (R Carters 102, final matches shall be the Designated Club for B Oakley 57) the purposes of this Rule. defeated 3.1.2 The scores at the close of play on each day in Queanbeyan 187 (B Haddin 95, N Lyon all Grades must be forwarded to the Premier 5/39) Cricket Operations Manager and the Sports WDUCCC won by 53 runs on the first Editor of The Canberra Times. This must be innings. performed by the Designated Club in one of f) For the Fifth Grade Competition, the teams’ the following ways: scores together with the names of batters a) By uploading the scores on to the who scored more than 30 runs and the MyCricket system; if not possible, names of bowlers who took 3 or more wickets, and at the end of the match, the b) By completing and emailing a Match Score result (refer to example above). Sheet (or Summary Sheet for 3rd to 5th Grade); or 3.1.3 In the event of any day being washed out or there being no play for whatever reason, this c) By emailing a clear and legible photo of all information is to be included on MyCricket (or score sheets. on the reports if applicable). In the event of In all cases, the Designated Club must any day being washed out or there being no complete this process by 7:00pm (or 7.30pm play for whatever reason, information must be if play is extended in accordance with Rules provided as per Rule 3.1.2. 5.2.3 or, 6.2.3) on the day of play. If Match 3.1.4 The Canberra Times and the Premier Cricket Score Sheets or photos are used, they must Operations Manager must still be notified by be emailed to The Canberra Times Sports email if there is no play. Editor ([email protected]) and to the Premier Cricket Operations Manager, 3.1.5 The Captain of each team shall sign the Ben Ryan ([email protected]) by scorebook of the opposing team and endorse 7:00pm (or 7.30pm if play is extended in thereon the progress/result of the match accordance with Rules 5.2.3 or, 6.2.3). immediately after the completion of each day’s play. In all cases, the complete scores must be entered onto MyCricket by noon on the second 3.1.6 In all Grades the non-designated team must working day after the day’s play. confirm the results in MyCricket by 5pm on the second working day following the match. The information to be provided shall be: 3.1.7 A post-match facilitation meeting is to be d) For First Grade and Second Grade in conducted between Captains and Umpires the Two Day, One Day and Twenty20 and a facilitator. In the absence of an Competitions, the information that is independent Facilitator, the meeting shall contained in a typical scorebook, e.g. be conducted by one of the umpires. The teams location, standing umpires, batters’ report compiled by the Facilitator will cover scores and how dismissed, fall of wickets, the requirements of the Ground Report and bowlers’ statistics, progress/final score, the match Characteristics. Where Umpires balls faced (for the First Grade One stood in the game Captains are to individually Day and Konica Minolta Regional Cup complete a Captains Confidential Report on Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 17

Umpires and email them to the the outside of the off stump on either team of Operations Manager or complete the report on the pitch. The lines are to extend backwards the MyCricket system by 5pm on the second from the popping crease and forward from the working day of the match. Penalties outlined bowling crease. (Refer Appendix B). 4.1.1 (e) will apply for non-submission. 3.2.5 Full penalties for unsatisfactory ground 3.1.8 Where there are no officially appointed preparation are prescribed in Part 4. umpires the Captains of each team shall 3.3 USE AND MAINTENANCE OF TURF PITCHES jointly complete a post-match facilitation report (Ground Report) and the Designated 3.3.1 In matches played on consecutive days the Club must email it to the Premier Cricket Laws of Cricket shall apply, but in matches Operations Manager by noon on the second not played on consecutive days, the same working day after the day’s play. pitch shall be freshly prepared. However, in the event that the pitch, between playing days, 3.2 GROUND PREPARATION has been damaged or is unfit to play (however 3.2.1 Satisfactory ground preparation means turf caused), and if the Captains agree to play on pitches should be prepared having due regard another pitch at the same ground, the match to the guidelines for the preparation of a will continue and the end result will stand. If cricket pitch (see Appendix D). another pitch is used in accordance with this The pitch must be of a standard that provides rule, the Captains in their Ground Reports will an opportunity for the match to be played on a provide details about its use. fair surface for both teams. 3.3.2 Clubs are responsible for turf pitch upkeep In the case of two day games it provides both and maintenance. They shall provide covers teams involved with a fair and reasonable for use at all grounds where First and opportunity to play on a similar standard of Second Grade matches are to be played and pitch on consecutive weekends. However it are encouraged to provide covers at other is understood that outside influences such grounds with turf pitches under their control. as weather and other factors may affect the The covers are to protect the pitch and preparation and therefore the standard of the bowlers’ run-ups against the rain up to the pitch. commencement of play and during the match when play has ceased. However, where there 3.2.2 Clubs found guilty of unsatisfactory ground is the likelihood of theft or vandalism to the preparation at grounds upon which one of its covers in grounds which are not enclosed, the teams is scheduled to play, shall be penalized club may choose not to use covers up to the through forfeiture of match points earned by commencement of play, but shall make them the team using the ground for that match, and available for use during the match when play in addition, may be fined. Clubs found guilty of has ceased. The covers are to be made of a unsatisfactory ground preparation at grounds material that will prevent the ingress of water. upon which none of its teams is scheduled to play, shall also be fined. However, no A hessian underlay is required on the pitch club shall be held responsible for any action when the covers are to be in place for an affecting the preparation of a pitch or ground appreciable length of time. The Premier Cricket where such action is beyond the control of Committee shall apply the provisions of Rule the club. 3.2.1 if failure to provide covers is considered to have affected the outcome of a match. 3.2.3 Where turf pitches are being used, marks are to be placed on the pitch at both ends to assist 3.3.3 The club responsible for turf pitch upkeep and in identifying the danger area. The marks will maintenance shall also be responsible for the be located on both sides of the pitch 1.525m placement and removal of covers both before in front of the popping crease and on the and during play on any day of a match. Where bowling crease 30.48cm on either team of the neither club involved in a particular match is middle stump. These measurements are taken responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of from the back or inside edge of the markings. the turf pitch, then the Designated Club will be (Refer Appendix A). responsible for the placement and removal of covers once the match has commenced. 3.2.4 In one day limited overs matches, additional markings shall be made to assist in adjudging 3.3.4 For the purposes of Rules 3.3.2 and 3.3.3 the Wides. These markings shall be 75 cm from ANU Cricket Club is deemed to be the Club responsible for both ANU South and ANU Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 19 MANUKA OVAL 23 OCT

2015 North ovals. may request that a player remove any such 3.3.5 Wherever practicable, clubs shall ensure that covering. Failure to agree to this request will rollers are readily available for use between result in reporting of that player and the club innings. will be subject to penalties as per Rule 4.3.1 (c). 3.3.6 To assist in the protection of turf pitches and to assist in the prevention of injury to 3.4.3 Head dress shall be protective helmets, white players, all batters and bowlers must wear hats, or the authorized hat or cap of the club spiked footwear. However, the Premier Cricket the player is representing. No other head dress Committee may grant individuals permission shall be worn. White or cream socks are to to wear alternate footwear where a request be worn and for those wearing shorts, skirts is made in writing and is accompanied by a or culottes, either long or short socks are medical certificate. If any batter or bowler, permitted. Trousers are not to be tucked into without permission of the Premier Cricket socks of fielding players (except the wicket- Committee, is found not to be wearing spiked keeper). Thigh pads and other protective footwear when playing on turf pitches, equipment other than helmets, pads, and the umpires shall record the infringement gloves must be worn under player’s clothing. (identifying the player) on their match report, Players from the batting team acting as informing both the player and the player’s umpires must wear apparel which will clearly Captain. In the case where no official umpire is distinguish them from the fielding team. in attendance, those acting as umpires should 3.4.4 Notwithstanding Rule 3.4.1, coloured shirts advise their Captain who will report the matter must be worn in the One Day Competition to the CACT’s Premier Cricket Committee as and Twenty20 competitions for all grades, in described in Rule 4.3.1. accordance with arrangements to be advised 3.3.7 Spikes must be made of suitable rigid material by the Premier Cricket Committee. In the and be located on at least the sole of the Women’s Competition, coloured attire as footwear. approved by the Women’s Council may be worn; however, in all cases all players in a 3.4 ATTIRE OF PLAYERS team must wear the same colour – that is, 3.4.1 While on the field of play, players must wear all white or all coloured. In the absence of correct cricket attire. Such attire shall consist any decision to wear coloured clothing, white of long white or cream cricket trousers but shirts are to be worn. white or cream shorts (not bicycle pants) 3.5 LAWS OF CRICKET TO APPLY may be worn by juniors, and white or cream shorts (not bicycle pants), skirts or culottes 3.5.1 All matches shall be played in accordance with may be worn by women cricketers). White the Laws of Cricket and the Experimental Laws or cream shirts with collar, predominantly as recognized by Cricket Australia except in so white or cream shoes or boots, and white or far as they are altered by these Competition cream sweaters, with or without a coloured Rules. band on the collar, cuffs or basque must be 3.5.2 worn. Club badges may be emblazoned on a) In Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades shirts and sweaters together with sponsor’s there may be a maximum of twelve players logos as approved beforehand by the Premier on each team (not counting substitute Cricket Committee. For approval for new or replacement players). Where a team logos to be granted clubs are required to has nominated twelve players, eleven submit an official request in writing no later fieldsmen only shall be on the field of play than two weeks prior to the commencement at any one time and one player shall not of the display of the new logos/attire. The be permitted to bat. In these situations, Premier Cricket Committee will respond to all Law 2.5 does not apply. That is, one of requests in writing within 72 hours and inform the nominated twelve players coming on the Umpires’ Council accordingly. Logos to the field may bowl immediately, instead other than approved logos may be worn as of having to wait out any applicable time a temporary measure; however such logos on the field before bowling. In two innings should be discreet. games, the designated non-batter may be 3.4.2 Unapproved logos are not to be covered with a different person in each innings. sticking plaster or other material. Umpires b) Special conditions in Part 5 apply to Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 21

the number of players in First Grade deemed to be the Ground Authority. If in the participating in matches in the Two Day opinion of the Ground Authority the ground is Competition, in Part 6 for First Grade in the unfit for play, it shall maintain authority over One Day Competition and in Part 7 for First the ground until it deems it fit for play. Where Grade in the Twenty20 Competition. a match is not played on consecutive days, the 3.5.3 The batting team may claim a forfeit if the Ground Authority also has the right to decide fielding team does not have seven or more the fitness of the ground and pitch at the start players (including substitutes) on the ground of the following day’s play. at all times during play. Furthermore, if a team, 3.7.2 Where the Ground Authority decides that without good reason, does not have seven no play is possible on any day, the Ground or more players at the ground by 30 minutes Authority must advise the Designated after the scheduled or rescheduled start time, Club as soon as reasonably possible. The its opponents may claim a forfeit. Designated Club must take all reasonable 3.5.4 Underarm bowling is not permitted and if so steps to inform the competing teams and delivered, the umpire at the bowler’s end shall the officiating umpires, where relevant, as call and signal ‘No Ball.’ soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the Premier Cricket Committee imposing 3.5.5 Where a nominated junior player arrives late to Fines not exceeding $50 upon the Ground a First Grade match due to having participated Authority and/or the Designated Club. If a in the junior competition on the same day, Law club abandons (or cancels) a day’s play at any of Cricket 2.5.(c) shall not apply (Player being ground and it informs the appointed umpires absent from the field of play for more than 15 or a member of the Umpires’ appointments minutes). panel (preferably the Umpires’ Observer) 3.6 APPROVED CRICKET BALLS TO BE USED or the Premier Cricket Operations Manager 3.6.1 CACT shall give approval to the brand(s) of of this any time prior to the start of play, no balls to be used (See Appendix F). The fielding umpires’ expenses will be payable. However team shall provide the ball(s) for each innings if the decision is made to cancel play before and shall be four-piece balls. For matches in the scheduled start time (whether the decision the One Day Competitions in First to Fourth is made by ground authority or umpires) and Grade, the balls shall be white. where an umpire is present at the ground when the decision is made to cancel play, or 3.6.2 In accordance with law 5.3, Captains may is travelling to the game when the decision agree not to take a new ball at the start of the is made a travel allowance of $20 will be innings. payable. In all other circumstances a full day’s 3.6.3 The captain of the fielding team shall have the umpires expenses will be payable. Contacting choice of taking a new ball at any time after 80 the Umpires Council’s Umpires’ Observer overs have been bowled with the previous ball. by mobile phone is considered acceptable 3.6.4 The fielding team shall provide to the provided that in addition to leaving a voice umpires the ball it intends to use prior to the message or a text message is also sent. commencement of the innings. 3.7.3 If the Premier Cricket Committee determines 3.6.5 CACT shall provide the balls for the Twenty20 that play was cancelled for the day by a Club Competition for Division 1 (Konica Minolta which is also the Ground Authority without Regional Cup) however, clubs are responsible adequate reason or authority, it shall penalize for providing the balls for the Divisions 2–4 the Club whose decision it was through Twenty20 competitions. forfeiture of match points earned by that 3.7 GROUND, WEATHER AND LIGHT team using the ground for that match. In addition, the club may be fined an amount not 3.7.1 The Ground Authority shall have the right to exceeding $200. decide the fitness of the ground and pitch for play. If the ground is fit for play, the umpires 3.7.4 The Premier Cricket Committee may cancel shall assume immediate responsibility. play on any ground(s) due to weather Umpires shall also assume immediate conditions. responsibility in the absence of any Ground 3.7.5 Clubs are not permitted in any circumstances Authority. At grounds where there are no to move a match from the scheduled ground umpires, the home team captain will be without the prior approval of the Premier Cricket Committee or the Premier Cricket Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 23 Operations Manager if it is not feasible for the as described above, but if such is the case, Premier Cricket Committee to meet. then that person shall, on the Captain’s 3.7.6 Lightning (the 40/30/30 Rule) If thunder nomination, be joined by a person with such follows a lightning flash by forty seconds or qualifications who will act as an on-field less, people in the open are at risk of being coach/adviser (who may elect to operate from struck by lightning so play shall be suspended the square leg position). However, the person immediately. (This is based on the fact that in acting as the umpire will carry out the duties 40 seconds, the sound travels about 13km, and responsibilities of an umpire. so, in these circumstances; the lightning is 3.8.4 In relation to Rules 3.8.2 and 3.8.3, if the less than 13km away). However, no person Captain of the fielding team has any concerns may remain on, or enter, the field of play about the umpires and their performance, that in the event a lightning flash is followed by Captain shall: (a) Discreetly advise the Captain thunder less than 30 seconds later (where of the batting team of those concerns, and (b) the thunder is within 30 seconds), or for 30 report the matter as per Rule 4.4. minutes thereafter. ALL players, officials and 3.8.5 Law of Cricket 3.2, which states that if there other participants shall remain off the field of is a change of umpire, the replacement shall play for the duration of the period that play is act only as the striker’s end umpire unless suspended under this Playing Condition. the Captains agree that he should take full You should not shelter under trees and should responsibility as an umpire, does not apply avoid contact with plumbing. It is also not where the replacement umpire is a member of recommended that people lie on the ground. It the ACTCAUSC or similar body. is a good idea to remove spikes. 3.9 TIME-KEEPING 3.8 ABSENCE AND CHANGE OF OFFICIAL 3.9.1 The umpires shall keep the time, but in the UMPIRES absence of official umpires, the Captains shall 3.8.1 If only one official (ACTCAUSC or other agree on the time-piece to be followed. Associations) umpire is present, ‘umpires’ 3.9.2 In no circumstances may an agreement be shall be taken to refer to the official umpire made to vary the starting and finishing times alone. But the official umpire may confer with or the times for any adjournment other than in the other person acting as an umpire for the accordance with the Laws of Cricket and these time being. The official umpire will operate at Competition Rules, or with the prior written all times from the bowler’s end. permission of the Premier Cricket Committee. 3.8.2 If no official (ACTCAUSC or other 3.10 POINTS IN COMPETITION ROUNDS Associations) umpire(s) are present, ‘umpires’ shall be taken to refer to the persons acting 3.10.1 Allocation of Points. as umpires for the time being. The Captain In the two day competition, other than of the batting team will nominate one or two semi-final and final matches, points shall be persons as required (and not necessarily allocated as follows: players) to act as umpires from time to time during periods of play. The person(s) selected Outright win after leading on the first innings 10 must have a good understanding of the Laws Outright win after tying on the first innings 8 of Cricket, the Experimental Laws, and these Outright win after trailing on the first innings 6 Competition Rules. Those selected must also have the ‘presence’ of an official umpire Outright tie after leading on the first innings 7 and will conduct themselves accordingly. All Outright tie after tie on both first and second 5 players will afford those selected the same innings status as an official umpire whilst they are acting in that role. All players afforded the role Outright tie after trailing on the first innings 3 of umpire must wear covered shoes. They Win on the first innings* 6 will also have a reporting role through their Captain (Rule 4.3) particularly in relation to Tie on the first innings* 3 issues covered by Part 4.0. Outright loss after leading on first innings 4 3.8.3 Notwithstanding Rule 3.8.2, the Captain of Outright loss after tying on first innings 2 the batting team may select a person to act as umpire who does not have the ‘qualifications’ Draw or no result* 2 24 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 Championship described in Rule 1.4. Loss on first innings* 0 3.10.4 If the Premier Cricket Committee determines Outright loss after trailing on first innings 0 that teams have contrived the result of Teams forfeiting match will receive a two point a match for the gaining of competition deduction. points then the Committee shall deduct all Opponents of a team forfeiting will receive the competition points acquired during the match maximum points attained in that round for by both teams, and may fine each club an that grade. amount not exceeding $200. Teams wil a bye will receive the maximum 3.10.5 A team forfeiting a match shall forfeit two points attained in that round for that grade. points. * Where are two day match has been reduced 3.10.6 If any team forfeits more than two (2) matches to a one day match the above points apply. in a competition, that team, unless otherwise determined by the Premier Cricket Committee, In the One Day Competition in all grades a shall be excluded from that competition. In one day win is worth 4 points only. However, addition, that team shall forfeit two points for where a two day game has been reduced to a every remaining match in that competition. It one day match it is worth 6 points for a win on should be noted that the forfeiting of points first innings. may cause a team to complete the competition In the One Day Competition, other than rounds with negative points. The negative sem final and final matches, points shall be points are subject to any multiplying factor allocated as follows: as per Rule 1.4.1 and will adversely affect the club’s standing in the Club Championship. Win on first innings 4 3.10.7 The opponents of a team which forfeits a Tie on first innings 2 match shall receive the highest number of Draw or no result 2 points obtained by a team in any other match in that round, in that competition. This also Loss on first innings 0 applies if a team has been excluded from the competition as per Rule 3.10.6. 3.10.2 In the one day competition in First Grade 3.11 EQUALITY OF POINTS OR PERCENTAGES (John Gallop Trophy) to Fourth Grade One Day 3.11.1 If at the end of the competition rounds in the matches, bonus competition points in addition two day competitions in First to Fourth Grade, to the above shall be awarded as follows: if two or more teams are equal on points, (Note well: no bonus points will be awarded in their relative positions shall be determined Fifth Grade). by calculating a quotient. The team with the a) The team that wins the match and achieves highest quotient shall be deemed to have a a run rate of 1.25 times that of the higher position on the final points table. The opposition shall be awarded one bonus quotient shall be determined as follows: point. The team that wins the match and q = [(a divided by b) divided by (c divided by achieves a run rate of twice that of the d)] opposition shall be awarded a second bonus point. Where q is the quotient b) If a team is dismissed, its run rate will be a is the total number of runs scored for the calculated by reference to the runs scored team in an innings divided by the number of b is the total number of wickets the team has overs available, not the number faced; e.g. lost 45 or 50 in an uninterrupted match. If not c is the total number of runs scored against dismissed, divide by the number of overs the team actually faced. d is the total number of wickets the team has c) Where matches are shortened and targets taken revised, bonus run rates and defensive 3.11.2 If at the end of the competition rounds in targets are derived as a function of the Limited Overs Competitions, two or more revised target score and maximum overs. teams are equal on points, their relative 3.10.3 Bonus points shall not count towards the Club positions shall be determined by calculating Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 25 a Net Run Rate (NRR). The team with the playing condition applies from the time highest NRR shall be deemed to have a higher of the change, and any spin overs bowled position on the final points table. A team’s prior to the change shall not be counted in NRR shall be calculated by deducting the either the current spell or the daily limit. average runs per over scored against that 3.12.4 Penalties for breaches of this rule are team throughout the competition from the prescribed in Part 4 of these Rules. average runs scored by that team throughout the competition. 3.12.5 A bowler who has bowled a spell of less than the maximum spell permitted for their 3.11.3 In other words, NRR = Team run rate per over age (defined in Rules 3.12.1 to 3.12.4) may minus opponent run rate per over. In the event resume bowling prior to the completion of the of a team being dismissed in less than its necessary break but this will be considered an full quota of overs, the calculation of its NRR extension of the same spell and the maximum shall be based on the full quota of overs to spell limit for that age group shall still apply. which it would have been entitled and not on Following the completion of a spell, the normal the number of overs in which the team was break between spells will apply and the break dismissed. within the spell is disregarded. 3.12 INJURY PREVENTION FOR YOUNG BOWLERS 3.12.6 The ages specified above shall be those 3.12.1 The break between spells for a multi-day which are current at midnight on 31 August match is to be a minimum of 60 minutes in the year that the cricket season in question (including the lunch and tea interval and any commences. unscheduled breaks in play). 3.12.7 A partial over shall constitute one over for the The break between spells for a one day purposes of calculating the bowler’s spell. i.e. or T20 match is to be a minimum of 30 an incomplete over at any stage, and part of minutes (including the lunch interval and any an over that has to be bowled after a break unscheduled breaks in play). (e.g. part of an over having to be completed on a new day), then that part of such overs Max. Max. Break between shall constitute one over for the purposes of overs overs spells calculating the bowler’s spell. per day per spell 2 or One day 3.12.8 Where part of an over has to be bowled after 3 day or T20 a break (e.g. part of an over having to be matches matches completed on a new day), that part of the over U19 20 8 60 mins 30 mins shall constitute one over for the purposes of calculating the bowler’s spell. U17 16 6 60 mins 30 mins 3.12.9 Breaks between spells include intervals and U15 10 5 60 mins 30 mins interruptions. U14 8 4 60 mins 30 mins 3.12.10 If a bowler bowls in another match prior to a Premier match, then all overs bowled in that 3.12.2 Where umpires become aware of breaches match shall count towards the daily limit. of this rule, they are to direct the Captain to 3.13 INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF take the bowler off immediately, and if an over COMPETITION RULES is in progress another bowler is to complete 3.13.1 In accordance with para 8.1 of the CACT the over. That bowler must not have bowled By-Laws, the Premier Cricket Committee the previous over, and shall not bowl the interprets and implements the Competition subsequent over. Rules. 3.12.3 Change of Bowling Type. Where a bowler 3.13.2 The Premier Cricket Committee may delegate changes between medium pace (or faster) and to the Rules Sub-Committee, in writing, spin bowling during a day’s play: the power to make minor amendments and a) If the bowler begins with medium pace (or clarifications involving the correction of errors faster) the bowler is subject to the playing in or explanation of any part of the published condition throughout the day. versions of these rules. b) If the bowler begins with spin bowling and 3.13.3 Changes proposed by the Rules Sub- changes to medium pace (or faster) the Committee under this rule that exceed the

26 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 limits in Rule 3.13.2 are to be submitted to the bowlers, i.e. those who are under 14, 15, Premier Cricket Committee for approval. Such 17, or 19, years of age; and full player approval may be given by the Committee. names, i.e. first and last names in full, to However, if the matter is deemed urgent by ensure correct identification). the Premier Cricket Operations Manager, b) For failing to play until tea on the second the Manager may give provisional approval day. until the Committee can consider and make a decision on the matter. Each club will receive two warnings for the following group of Offences 4.1.1 (c), 4.1.1 (d) 3.13.4 The Competition Rules, and any subsequent 4.1.1 (e) and 4.1.1 (f). However once notified amendments, interpretations or clarifications, of a breach in the warning stage the club has are to be published on the CACT website as 48 hours to supply the information requested, soon as possible after their approval. The or the penalties as outlined in 4.1.1 will apply. Premier Cricket Operations Manager is to advise the Clubs and Umpires Council of that c) For failing to submit on time or correctly publication as soon as practicable after it takes complete Match Score Sheets (If place. MyCricket Scorer has not been correctly uploaded) or failing to include full player 3.13.5 Powers and functions names, i.e. first and last names in full, to a) The Rules Sub-Committee shall have such ensure correct identification. other powers and functions as the Premier d) For failing to submit on time or correctly Cricket Committee deems necessary from complete Ground Reports. (Rule 3.1.6). time to time. e) For failing to submit on time or correctly b) The exercise by the Rules Sub-Committee complete Captains Confidential Reports on of any delegated power under this rule Umpires. (Rule 3.1.8). does not prevent the exercise of that power at any time by the Premier Cricket f) For failing to load scores onto MyCricket Committee. on time for First Grade matches in the Two Day Competition (Douglas Cup) or 3.13.6 The Premier Cricket Committee may delegate for matches in the One Day Competition to the Premier Cricket Operations Manager, in (John Gallop Trophy) or for matches in the writing, such of its powers as the committee Konica Minolta Cup Regional Cup. (Rule deems necessary. 3.1.2(a)). Other breaches and penalties include: PART 4.0 BREACHES, PENALTIES, g) For not complying with Representative CONCERNS, COMPLAINS, AND Player Replacement Rules. (Rules 2.3.1 to 2.3.6). Loss of all competition points in all DISPUTES FOR ALL COMPETITIONS Grades for that round. h) For failing to bowl the required minimum 4.1 MAJOR BREACHES AND PENALTIES (POINTS/ number of overs by the scheduled finish FINES) time without due cause. (Rules 5.4 and 4.1.1 In all competition rounds and in semi-final 6.3). (0.1 points penalty for every over and final matches the Premier Cricket not bowled by the scheduled finish time). Operations Manager shall penalize Clubs 0.5 Despite the provisions of any other rule, no competition points for the FIRST breach, 1.0 penalties are to be imposed in fifth grade competition point for the SECOND breach and matches for any failure to bowl a required 2.0 competition points for each subsequent number of overs by the scheduled or breach, for the following major breaches in adjusted finishing time. the match (and Grade, where applicable) and i) Forfeiture of match. (Rules 2.1, 3.5.3 and competition where the breach occurred: 3.10.6). (2.0 points penalty). a) For failing to provide a full team list for the 4.1.2 Before penalizing the offending club(s), the match to the umpires or opposing team Premier Cricket Operations Manager may before tossing for the choice of innings consider the recommendation of the official (including players ‘bracketed’ when umpire(s). If less than the required or target selections in accordance with Rule 2.3 are number of overs are bowled, the umpires known; under age fast and medium paced Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 27 are to report this on their report, along with earned in that match and the possible any reasons why this occurred, and are to overturning of the result. recommend whether penalties should be d) First offence in a finals match, the imposed. In recommending whether or not overturning of the result. penalties should be imposed, umpires are to consider the number of wickets to fall e) Second and subsequent offences in finals during the day, the length of the innings, the matches, the overturning of the result. weather conditions and any other extenuating f) For final matches, as well as the penalties circumstances. Allowances of time may be in 4.2.2 (d) and (e), the Premier Cricket made for time lost due to injury, ball being Committee may also withhold part or all of retrieved from outside the normal playing any prize money involved. area, additional drinks breaks, batsmen 4.2.3 Clubs found guilty of unsatisfactory ground requiring frequent changes of gloves etc. preparation at grounds upon which one Umpires should consider the number of of its teams is scheduled to play, shall be wickets falling BUT are NOT to automatically penalized through forfeiture of match points make allowances of time per wicket. earned by the team using the ground for 4.1.3 In semi-final and final matches in thewo T Day that match. If no points were earned, the Competition and in the One Day Competition Premier Cricket Committee may direct that the for First Grade, the Premier Cricket Committee club be penalized up to six points. For final shall penalize clubs competition points for matches, the Premier Cricket Committee may breaches as per Rule 4.1.1 in the match also withhold part or all of any prize money and Grade where the breach occurred. involved. Penalties shall be as for a second offence (or 4.2.4 Clubs found guilty of unsatisfactory ground subsequent offence if that team has already preparation at grounds upon which none of its offended during the season), because of teams is scheduled to play, shall be warned for the greater seriousness of such offences in a first offence and be penalized 2 points in all semi-finals and finals. Point penalties shall be Grades for subsequent offences. However no deducted from the team’s accumulated points club shall be held responsible for any action from the Club Championship, particularly affecting the preparation of a pitch or ground when the multiplying factors (Rule 1.4.1) are where such action is beyond the control of used. the club. 4.2 OTHER SERIOUS OFFENCES 4.2.5 In semi-final and final matches in thewo T 4.2.1 For not complying with the injury prevention Day Competition, One Day Competition and restrictions imposed on young bowlers (Rule Twenty20 Competition for First Grade, the 3.12), penalties shall be as follows: Premier Cricket Committee shall penalize a) First offence, 1 point. clubs competition points for breaches of Rules 4.2.1–4.2.4 in the match and Grade b) Second offence, 2 points. where the breach occurred. Penalties shall c) Subsequent offences, 3 points. be as for a second offence (or subsequent 4.2.2 For playing ineligible or unregistered players, offence if that team has already offended penalties shall be as follows: during the season), because of the greater seriousness of such offences in semi-finals a) First offence in other than a finals match, and finals. Point penalties shall be deducted up to a maximum of whichever is the from the team’s accumulated points from greatest of 4 points and the points earned the competition rounds, and these penalties in that match and the possible overturning will adversely affect the club’s standing in of the result. the club championship, particularly when the b) Second offence in other than a finals multiplying factors (Rule 1.3.1) are used. match, up to a maximum of whichever 4.3 OTHER BREACHES AND PENALTIES is the greatest of 6 points and the points (REPRIMANDS/POINTS/FINES) earned in that match and the possible overturning of the result. 4.3.1 In all competition rounds, and in semi- final and final matches the Premier Cricket c) Subsequent offences in other than a finals Committee shall first reprimand the clubs match, up to a maximum of whichever responsible for the following breaches, and for is the greater of 8 points and the points 28 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 a repeat of the same breach in a subsequent i) For failing to provide an appropriate match (and Grade, where applicable, and roller for use between innings unless it is competition where the breach occurred) shall demonstrably impractical to do so (Rule then penalize clubs 0.5 competition points and 3.3.5). 1.0 competition points for each subsequent j) For not complying with the injury offence (unless otherwise stated): prevention restrictions imposed on young a) For late starts to matches or resuming late bowlers (Rule 3.12). after adjournments or changes between 4.3.2 In semi-final and final matches in thewo T Day innings. Competition and in the One Day Competition b) If any of its players smoke on the ground for First Grade, the Premier Cricket Committee during the hours of play (including shall reprimand or penalize clubs competition intervals and interruptions to play). points for breaches as per Rule 4.3.1 in the c) If any of its players are incorrectly attired match and grade where the breach occurred. (Rule 3.4), and/or where a batter or bowler Penalties shall be as for a second offence (or is not wearing spiked footwear (Rule 3.3.6 subsequent offence if that team has already re turf pitches). offended during the season), because of the greater seriousness of such offences in d) For failing to provide a scoreboard which semi-finals and finals. Point penalties shall can be read from the pitch (0.5 point be deducted from the team’s accumulated penalty against club responsible), and points from the competition rounds, and for failing to keep it up to date regularly these penalties will adversely affect the throughout a day’s play (0.5 point penalty club’s standing in the Club Championship, against batting team at third occurrence, particularly when the multiplying factors (Rule i.e. after caution, final warning, and 1.4.1) are used. reporting). 4.4 NOTIFICATION OF ALLEGED BREACHES OF Note 1 That the ‘over’ shown shall be the RULES number of overs completed. 4.4.1 Alleged breaches of Rule 4.6 (Code of Note 2 Each team is encouraged to provide Conduct) can be reported by anyone its own scorer for the match. However, the listed under 4.6.3, however, it is generally batting team will provide one scorer whilst acknowledged it will normally be the umpires batting, and in the event that the team fielding officiating, or by the Captain of either team has not provided a scorer, the batting team engaged in the match as follows: will provide a second scorer. a) Those intending to lodge such a report e) For failing to provide sight screen must verbally advise the Captain of the attendants as follows; the batting team ‘offending’ team as soon as practicable shall provide sight screen attendants for after the cessation of play at the end of the first two overs of each innings and at the match of their intention to report the the start of each day’s play. When a bowler breach, and its nature. The Post-Match is regularly changing the mode of delivery Facilitation Report form must be signed by from over to around the wicket or vice the Captain of the named player’s team. versa, the batting team, at the request of an umpire, is to provide attendants for the b) The written report shall be lodged with the duration of this type of bowling. Premier Cricket Operations Manager by noon on the first working day after the end f) For failing to submit Match Score Sheets of the match. for other than First Grade matches in the Premier Competition (Rule 3.1.2). c) The Premier Cricket Operations Manager shall lodge a copy of the written report in g) For failing to ensure scores agree at the (b) with the secretary of the ‘offending’ end of each day’s play (unless the matter is club by 5:00pm on the same day. to be the subject of a dispute) (Rule 3.1.5). 4.4.2 The Captain of the ‘offending’ team (Rule h) For not providing umpire(s) and on 4.4.1(c)) may respond to the allegations in field coach/adviser where necessary in writing. This documentation shall be lodged accordance with Rules 3.8.3 and 3.8.4. with the Premier Cricket Operations Manager (0.5 point penalty for each breach). through the secretary of the respondent club

Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 29 by 5:00pm on the second working day after 4.6 CODE OF CONDUCT the end of the match. A copy of this response The adoption of the Code of Conduct by CACT shall be lodged at the same time with the and all Premier Clubs will ensure the spirit and secretary of the organization from which the traditions of the game of cricket are observed. original allegation emanated. By their adoption the Association and the 4.4.3 Alleged breaches of the By-Laws, Competition clubs undertake that they will act appropriately Rules 2.1–2.3, Rules 3.2– 3.9, 3.12, 5.4 to ensure that the spirit and traditions of the and 6.3 shall be reported by the umpires game of cricket are maintained. In this regard, officiating, or by the Captain of either team CACT and Premier Clubs formally recognize engaged in the match in accordance with The Preamble—The Spirit of Cricket—in the the procedures set out in Rules 4.4.1 and Laws of Cricket to be an integral part of the 4.4.2, except that the written report (Rule Code of Conduct. 4.3.1(b)) shall be lodged with the Premier The Preamble — the Spirit of Cricket Cricket Operations Manager by noon on the third working day after the end of the match, Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique and the written response to the allegations appeal to the fact that it should be played not by the Captain of the ‘offending’ team (Rule only within its Laws but also within the spirit 4.4.2) shall be lodged with the Premier Cricket of the game. Any action, which is seen to Operations Manager through the secretary of abuse this spirit, causes injury to the game the respondent club by 5:00pm on the fourth itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the working day after the end of the match. spirit of fair play rests with the Captains. 4.4.4 If the Premier Cricket Committee itself alleges There are two Laws, which place the that a breach of any of the rules has occurred, responsibility for the team’s conduct firmly on it will, by 5:00pm on the third working day the Captain (Laws 1.4 and 42.1). after the end of the match (read first working Responsibility of Captains day for alleged breaches of Rule 4.6), request The Captains are responsible at all times for (in writing) the secretary of the ‘offending’ ensuring that play is conducted within the club to ‘show cause’. The secretary of the spirit of the Game as well as within the Laws. ‘offending’ club may respond to the allegations Player’s conduct in writing, and this documentation shall be lodged with the Premier Cricket Operations In the event of a player failing to comply with Manager by 5:00pm on the fourth working instructions by an umpire, or criticizing by day after the end of the match (read second word or action the decisions of an umpire, or working day for alleged breaches of Rule 4.6). showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which brings the game into disrepute, 4.5 FINES AND DEDUCTION OF POINTS the umpire concerned shall in the first place 4.5.1 Clubs fined in accordance with these rules report the matter to the other umpire and to shall pay them in accordance with provisions the player’s Captain and instruct the latter to set out in the By-Laws (clause 14.11 refers). take action. 4.5.2 The Premier Cricket Committee shall, within Fair and unfair play two working days of making a decision to According to the Laws the umpires are deduct competition points or fine a club in the sole judges of fair and unfair play. The accordance with these rules, formally advise umpires may intervene at any time and it is the club of details of the matter and give the responsibility of the Captain to take action reasons for its decision. where required. 4.5.3 Where the Premier Cricket Committee The umpires are authorized to intervene in has found an offence proven under the cases of: Competition Rules, it may suspend all or part of the penalty or penalties imposed for such a) Time wasting. period as it deems fit. If the same offence b) Damaging the pitch. is committed again by the party concerned c) Dangerous or unfair bowling. within the period of the suspension of the penalty, that party will immediately become d) Tampering with the ball. subject to the suspended penalty or penalties, e) Any other action that they consider to be together with any new penalty imposed. unfair. 30 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 The Spirit of the Game involves respect for: inappropriate or excessive and f) Your opponents. obvious disappointment with an umpire’s decision. g) Your own Captain. Includes: h) The role of the umpires. • Obvious delay in resuming play or i) The games traditional values. leaving the wicket. It is against the spirit of the Game: • Shaking the head. j) To dispute an umpire’s decision by word, • Snatching a cap from the umpire. action or gesture. • A bowler or fielder entering into an k) To direct abusive language towards an unduly prolonged discussion with opponent or umpire. the umpire about the decision. l) To indulge in cheating or any sharp This Rule does not prohibit the practice, for instance: bowler involved in the decision i) To appeal knowing that the batsman or a team Captain from asking an is not out. umpire to provide an explanation ii) To advance towards an umpire in an for a decision, or the Captain from aggressive manner when appealing. commenting on the umpires’ performance in his/her Captain’s iii) To seek to distract an opponent Report. either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary ii) Use language that is obscene, noise under the guise of enthusiasm offensive or insulting and/or the and motivation of one’s own team. making of an obscene gesture. Players This also includes swearing and offensive gestures which are not Captains and umpires together set the tone for directed at another person, such as the conduct of a cricket match. Every player swearing in frustration at one’s own is expected to make an important contribution poor play or fortune. to this. This offence is not intended to 4.6.1 The following Code of Conduct complements: penalize trivial behaviour. The a) Law 42.1 and The Preamble to the Laws of extent to which behaviour is likely Cricket (as stated above) as it relates to the to give offence shall be taken into Captains being responsible at all times for account when deciding to report the ensuring that play is conducted within the behaviour as an offence and when spirit of the game. assessing the seriousness of the b) Laws 42.9 and 42.10 as it relates to time breach. wasting. iii) Engaging in excessive appealing. c) Law 42.18 as it relates to the conduct of Excessive shall mean repeated the players. appealing when the bowler/fielder d) Players, umpires, club office bearers, knows the batsman is not out, with scorers, coaches, team managers and the intention of placing the umpire members of the Association (known under pressure. It is not intended hereafter as players and officials) shall to prevent loud or enthusiastic observe the following Code of Conduct. appealing. However, the practice of 4.6.2 celebrating or assuming a dismissal before the decision has been given a) Level 1 Offences may also come within this rule. Players and, where applicable, officials iv) Point or gesture towards the pavilion must not: in an aggressive manner, or behave i) Show dissent at an umpire’s decision aggressively or derisively towards by action or verbal abuse. either batsman, upon the dismissal of Includes showing dissent at an a batsman. umpire’s decision by way of showing Includes charging or running up to Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 31 the batsman and getting ‘in his/her players or officials in the course of face.’ play. b) Level 2 Offences Without limitation, players will breach Players and, where applicable, officials this regulation if they deliberately must not: walk or run into or shoulder another player, official or match official either i) Abuse cricket equipment or clothing, during the course of play of a match ground equipment or fixtures and or during the periods before or after fittings. play at the relevant venue. Includes actions outside the course iv) Charge or advance towards the of normal cricket actions such as: umpire in an aggressive manner • Hitting or kicking the wickets. when appealing. • Actions which intentionally or v) Deliberately and maliciously distract negligently result in damage to or obstruct another player or official advertising boards (if applicable). on the field of play. Actions which are intentional, This does not replace Law 42 (4) and irrespective of resultant damage (5) of the Laws of Cricket. such as hitting boundary fences or kicking over cones, hitting Without limitation, players will breach cones with bat upon exiting this rule if they deliberately attempt playing arena. Actions which to distract a striker by words or are intentional, irrespective of gestures or deliberately shepherd a resultant damage to any part batsman while running or attempting of, or contents of, any building to run between wickets. or structure at the ground. e.g. vi) Throw the ball at or near a player or throwing bats in change rooms, official in an inappropriate and/or punching door upon entry to dangerous manner. change rooms etc. This rule will not prohibit a fielder or ii) Show serious dissent at an umpire’s bowler from returning the ball to the decision by action or verbal abuse. stumps in the normal fashion. • Pointing at the inside edge when vii) Use language that is obscene, given out LBW. offensive or of a seriously insulting • Pointing to the pad or rubbing nature to another player, official or the shoulder or any other body spectator. part when caught behind. Dissent This is language or gestures which (including example given in level are directed at another person. In 1 offences) will be classified exercising judgement as to whether as serious where the conduct the behaviour has fallen below an contains an element of anger acceptable standard, the umpire (s) and abuse that is directed at the seeking to lay the charge shall be umpire or the umpire’s decision required to take into account the or where there is excessive delay context of the particular situation and in resuming play or leaving the whether the words or gestures are wicket. likely to: This Rule does not prohibit the • Be regarded as obscene, or bowler involved in the decision or a • Give offence, or team Captain from asking an umpire to provide an explanation for a • Insult another person. decision, or the Captain commenting viii) Change the condition of the ball in on the umpires’ performance in his/ breach of Law 42.3 her Captain’s Report. Prohibited behaviour includes picking iii) Engage in inappropriate and the seam or deliberately throwing deliberate physical contact with other the ball into the ground for the purpose of roughening it up and the 32 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 application of moisture to the ball, serious or repeated criminal conduct, save for perspiration and saliva. public acts of misconduct, unruly public ix) Attempt to manipulate a match in behaviour and cheating during play. regard to the result, net run rate, f) Players and officials must not make bonus points or otherwise. The public or media (this includes social Captain of any team guilty of such media) comment which is detrimental conduct shall be held responsible. to the game. Without limitation, players Prohibited conduct under this rule and officials will breach this rule and will include incidents where a team be deemed to be making comment bats in such a way as to either detrimental to the interests of the game if adversely affect its own, or improve in making any public or media comment its opponent’s, performance points or they: net run rate. i) Publicly denigrate or criticize another c) Level 3 Offences player or publicly denigrate or criticize an, official, umpire, referee Players and, where applicable, officials or team against which they have must not: played or will play, whether in relation i) Intimidate an umpire whether by to incidents which occurred in the language or conduct. match or otherwise. Includes appealing in an aggressive ii) Publicly denigrate or criticize another or threatening manner. player or official, umpire or referee ii) Threaten to assault another player, by inappropriately commenting on team official or spectator. any aspect of his or her performance, abilities or characteristics. iii) Use language or gestures that offend, insult, humiliate, intimidate, threaten, g) Ignorance of the requirements of any disparage or vilify another person of the provisions set out in this Code of on the basis of that person’s race, Conduct (including ignorance of the laws sexuality, religion, colour, descent or of cricket) is not a valid or justifiable national or ethnic origin. excuse for players, nor is it a reason for the Disciplinary Committee not finding d) Level 4 Offences a player guilty of any charge(s) or not Players and, where applicable, officials imposing a penalty after finding a player must not: guilty. i) Threaten to assault an umpire or 4.6.3 Alleged breaches of Rule 4.6.2 and Law 42 referee. (Part 18) of the Laws of Cricket by players ii) Physically assault another player, shall be reported by: umpire, referee, official or spectator. a) Any player or club official participating in a iii) Engage in any act of violence on the match (where the breach is alleged to have field of play. occurred), or the iv) Use language or gestures that b) Umpires officiating in the match (where seriously, offends, insults, humiliates, the breach is alleged to have occurred), intimidates, threatens, disparages or or the vilifies another person on the basis c) The CEO of CACT, or of that person’s race, religion, colour, d) Any member of the CACT Board. descent, sexuality or national or ethnic origin. 4.6.4 Any report of an alleged breach must be made to the Premier Cricket Operations Manager Other offences in the first instance in writing on the Post e) Players and officials must not at any time Match Facilitation Report by noon on the first engage in behaviour unbecoming to a working day after the end of the match. Premier Cricket player or official that could The Premier Cricket Operations Manager shall bring the game of cricket into disrepute lodge a copy of the written report with the or be harmful to the interests of cricket. secretary of the ‘offending’ club by 5:00pm on It is intended (but not limited) to include Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 33 the same day and will seek direction from the in matches for a specified period or from club as to whether the charge and proposed participating in one or more specified penalty is accepted, or whether it is to be matches. disputed at a discipline committee hearing. d) To order that a fee or other emolument The Captain of the ‘offending’ team may (including prize money) otherwise payable respond to the allegations in writing. This to the player/official directly or indirectly documentation shall be lodged with the by or on behalf of the association be not Premier Cricket Operations Manager through paid at all or be withheld until further the secretary of the respondent club by notice. 5:00pm on the second working day after e) To impose a monetary penalty on the the end of the match. The Club also needs player/official not exceeding $500 or a to inform the Premier Cricket Operations higher fee set by the CACT board prior to Manager by 5:00pm on the second working the commencement of the current season. day after the end of the match in which the report arose, whether the charge and f) To recommend to the Association that proposed penalty is to be accepted or disputed the player/official be disqualified from the at a Discipline Committee Hearing. Association. 4.6.5 If the charge is accepted, there is no g) Finding the offence proven but can choose requirement to attend the Discipline not to record a conviction. Committee Hearing and any one of the current h) Dismiss the charge. designated Discipline Committee members will 4.6.7 Each of the guidelines under the Level of sign off on a penalty as per the following: Offences in 4.6.2 are intended as an illustrative Level of Offence Penalty Range guide only and should not be read as an Level 1 Official reprimand and/or a 1 match exhaustive list of offences or prohibited suspended sentence and in the case of club conduct under this code. officials a fine of up to $500. 4.6.8 Where the same player or official is facing a Level 2 Ban of 1 or 2 Premier Matches and in second subsequent charge in the same season the case of club officials a fine of up to $500. at the same offence level, the penalty shall be in line with the next immediate offence level. Level 3 Ban of 2 to 4 Premier Matches and in i.e. a second level one charge in the same the case of club officials a fine of up to $500. season, will see a penalty applied as if it were Level 4 Ban of 5 or more Premier Matches a level two offence. or a life ban and in the case of club officials a 4.7 NOTIFICATION OF CONCERNS, COMPLAINTS fine of up to $500 and/or suspension from the AND DISPUTES Association. 4.7.1 Concerns, complaints, and disputes arising If the alleged offence is concerned with a out of the conduct of any match or the result breach of the Laws of Cricket and Spirit of the thereof, not being matters covered by Rules Game (not otherwise covered under level 1–4 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.6, shall be lodged in writing offences), Unbecoming Behaviour or making with the Premier Cricket Operations Manager. Detrimental Public Comment this will result in This submission shall be lodged by 5:00pm on an automatic Disciplinary Committee Hearing the first working day after the alleged concern, on the Wednesday following the completion of complaint, or dispute emerges. In order to the match. obviate frivolous or vexatious submissions, 4.6.6 If the charge is disputed, a disciplinary a deposit of $25 must accompany the hearing will be scheduled. At the hearing the submission but shall be refunded if the Disciplinary Committee has the following concern, complaint or dispute is considered constitutionally elected authority to impose the by the Premier Cricket Operations Manager following: not to be frivolous or vexatious. a) To arrange for the player or official to 4.7.2 In an attempt to minimize disputes with be counselled by a specific member or respect to scores disagreeing at the end of members. a day’s play, the following is provided for b) To officially reprimand the player/official. guidance: c) To suspend the member from participating a) In a scorebook, the bowling analysis takes

34 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 precedence over the batting analysis; and Premier Competition or the City and b) If a discrepancy still exists between Suburban competition until the Association scorebooks, the lowest score prevails. is notified that the financial obligation has been met or a scheme of arrangement 4.8 TIME LIMITS FOR NOTIFICATION negotiated. 4.8.1 As a general rule, the Premier Cricket b) Will not be eligible for selection in any Committee will be expected to require strict CACT representative team until the compliance with the time limits prescribed in Association is notified that the financial Rules 4.4 and 4.7, but the committee may, obligation has been met or a scheme of from time to time, consider any matter outside arrangement negotiated. these time limits if it is of the opinion that it would be reasonable to do so. c) Will be listed with the NSW Cricket Association’s Defaulter’s list. 4.9 DEFAULTERS POLICY RATIONALE d) Will be unable to register and play with The need to formulate a Defaulters Policy is another CACT Premier Club or City and to protect the interests of the Premier Clubs, Suburban club until the debt has been City and Suburban teams and competition and cleared and CACT notified by the listing CACT. club. The Premier Clubs, City and Suburban teams 4.9.2 Defaulters listed by the CACT and CACT make financial obligations on behalf of players to provide facilities and cricket of a CACT will also list players on the Defaulters standard expected at Grade or representative list who have not met their financial obligation levels. Clubs and the Association need the to the Association. Players can be removed financial certainty to ensure their existence. by meeting their financial obligation at which time Premier Clubs and the City and Suburban This policy is aimed at giving the parties a Cricket Association will be advised in writing. framework to ensure that they will have the opportunity of recovering money owed to A player listed as a defaulter: them within a reasonable amount of time. a) Will not be eligible to play in the CACT The policy is applicable to the men’s and Premier Competition or the City and women’s competitions and representative Suburban competition until the financial teams. obligation has been met or a scheme of arrangement negotiated. 4.9.1 Defaulters notified by CACT Premier Clubs or City and Suburban Clubs b) Will not be eligible for selection in any CACT representative team until the All players are expected to make a financial financial obligation has been met or a contribution to the running of a club in the scheme of arrangement negotiated. form of a fee or levy as determined by the club or are expected to pay for any clothing Meeting the financial obligation may be under or equipment purchased from the club. A an agreement or scheme of arrangement defaulter is a member of a club or CACT between the player concerned and CACT. Competition who has failed to fulfil their The conditions of the arrangement shall be financial obligation to their club or CACT. in writing and signed off by both parties, the player/parent concerned and the CACT CEO. If the financial obligation has not been met If the scheme of arrangement is not adhered (and no scheme of arrangement has been to, CACT may withdraw the eligibility of the made) then the club will list the player as a player to play or be selected until the Scheme defaulter to CACT by 1 May of each year. A of Arrangement has been adhered to. defaulters list will be distributed by CACT to each Premier Club and the City and Suburban Cricket Association. Players can be removed PART 5.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF by meeting their financial obligation at which time the club or the City and Suburban PLAY IN TWO DAY COMPETITION Association will inform CACT, in writing, MATCHES (INCLUDING FINALS) FIRST removing them from the list. TO FOURTH GRADE A player listed as a defaulter: a) Will not be eligible to play in the CACT 5.1 FORMAT Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 35 5.1.1 In First Grade, matches played in the Two Day 5.2.1 In all Grades, if a result has been obtained Competition (Douglas Cup) will be scheduled earlier than the scheduled finish time, the as two day matches; each day to consist of match is at an end. The interval between 96 overs. There is no enforced compulsory innings may by the application of other parts closure rule. of these rules, be taken at a different time to 5.1.2 In First Grade, each club will be drawn to play that shown on the schedule below. The times each other once in matches played under the specified shall be extended by up to one hour two day format in the competition rounds. if time is added to a normal day’s play to Each team is permitted to name twelve (12) compensate for the loss of playing time in the players on the team sheet, to account for a match (see Rule 5.2.3). However, in normal player who may be unavailable on one of the circumstances in the competition rounds, if a days. Only eleven (11) players shall bat in first innings result has been obtained and no either innings and only eleven (11) players further result is likely, then if both Captains may take part in the match each day. Law agree, a match may finish at or after the tea 2.5 — Fielder absent or leaving the field shall interval on the final day (for semi-final and apply. final matches in the Premier Competition in First Grade and Second Grade, read as ‘at the 5.1.3 In Second Grade, matches will be scheduled close of play on the second day or at any time as two day matches; each day to consist of on the third day’, and in Third to Fourth Grade, 96 overs. There is no enforced compulsory read as ‘at or after the luncheon interval closure rule. Each club will be drawn to play on the second day’). In the absence of any each other once in matches played under the such agreement, play shall continue until the two day format in the competition rounds. scheduled finishing time. Twelve (12) players shall be allowed to compete. Eleven (11) fielders may only be SUMMARY OF TWO DAY PLAYING CONDITIONS on the field at any one time and one player 1st and 2nd in each team shall not be permitted to bat. In Grades (Semi- Third and Fourth Grade, matches played in the 3rd and 4th Finals and Two Day Competition will be scheduled as two Grades Finals in all four day matches; each day to consist of 80 overs. grades) There is no enforced compulsory closure rule. Each club will be drawn to play each other Overs per day 96 80 once in matches played under the two day Playing time 360 mins 280 mins format in the competition rounds. Twelve (12) per day players shall be allowed to compete. Eleven Mins per over (11) fielders may only be on the field at any 3.75 3.5 one time and one player in each team shall not (for recalcs etc) be permitted to bat. Overs per hour 16.00 3.50 5.1.4 At the end of the competition rounds played Start 11:00am 1:00pm under this format, the leading four clubs in First to Fourth Grade will play in a finals Finish 6:00pm 6:00pm series to decide the Two Day Competition in 1:00pm - Lunch N/A accordance with Rule 5.7. 1:40pm 5.1.5 In all Grades red balls are to be used. 3:40pm - 3:20pm - Tea 5.1.6 In accordance with Rule 5.3, Two Day 4:00pm 3:40pm Competition matches in which no play is Drinks Mid-point of each season possible on the first day for all matches in Stumps - all a Grade shall be played on the second day After a minimum number of overs, overs to be as one innings limited overs matches as per or recalculated scheduled finish bowled or this Part. In these circumstances, coloured time, whichver is later (but cannot determined by clothing and white balls are not to be used. go beyond 7:00pm) 5.1.7 Sightscreens are to be used in First Grade, time where possible. Finals (incl. 3 days 2 days 5.2 HOURS OF PLAY semi-finals)

36 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 two innings matches. A new toss may take 2 per over (shoulder height) then Bouncers place for matches that did not commence on no balls day 1 and in this case a new team list must be Any bounces clearly above head Wides supplied. (diameter of cricket ball) 5.3.3 Rule 5.2.3 allows for an extension of available New ball After a minimum of 80 overs playing time in a match to compensate for 5.2.2 Law of Cricket 15.5 allows the umpires and delays and interruptions. Captains together to alter the time of the lunch 5.4 NUMBER OF OVERS TO BE BOWLED IN A interval or of the tea interval. In the absence of DAY any agreement, in First Grade and in all semi- Note. These are based on CA Conditions. finals and finals, if no play is possible within 5.4.1 Play shall continue on each day until the 60 minutes of the scheduled commencement completion of a minimum number of overs, or time the lunch interval of 40 minutes will be the scheduled or rescheduled cessation time, taken immediately. whichever is the later. However, play shall not 5.2.3 If play is suspended for any reason other than go more than one hour beyond the scheduled normal intervals then playing time equivalent cessation time i.e. 7:00pm. The minimum to that lost (or up to a maximum of one hour) number of overs to be completed, unless an shall be added to the last session of play on innings ends, or a stoppage occurs, is detailed that day and/or to following days of the match, in the Table at Rule 5.2. conditions permitting. If all time lost cannot 5.4.2 The number of overs to be bowled in a be made up on the same day that it is lost, day shall be increased if time is added to a then additional playing time up to a maximum normal day’s play, in accordance with Rule of one hour per day shall be added to the 5.2.3, to compensate for the loss of playing subsequent day’s play in the match. Of this time on a previous day in the match. In such additional time the first 30 minutes (or less) circumstances, the number of overs to be shall be added prior to the scheduled start of bowled in a day will be increased by one for the first session, and the remainder shall be the number of minutes per over applicable to added to the last session. The total amount that Grade, as per the Table at Rule 5.2. of time added to the hours of play under this rule shall not exceed the total amount of time 5.4.3 If play is interrupted or delayed due to weather lost in the match. Play shall not extend beyond conditions or other unavoidable reasons 7:00pm. An over in progress at those times is (such as injury to a player), and if there is a to be completed, Laws of Cricket permitting. net loss of playing time in a day even after the application of Rule 5.2.3, then the number of 5.3 DELAY TO START OR NO PLAY ON THE FIRST overs to be bowled in a day will be reduced DAY by one for the number of minutes per over 5.3.1 If the start of play on the first day in the applicable to that Grade, as per the Table at competition rounds is delayed or if no play is Rule 5.2, of time lost. possible on the first day, then the match shall 5.4.4 If a change of innings occurs during play, continue to be played in accordance with the the minimum number of overs to be bowled conditions of play for two innings matches that day shall be reduced by 3. If necessary a (i.e. as per Part 5.0 of these Rules). If no play rescheduled finishing time shall be calculated is possible on the first day for all matches in based on the number of minutes per over that Grade, then those matches shall be played applicable to that grade, as per the Table at on the second scheduled day as one innings Rule 5.2. matches limited to a 50 overs maximum per team (as per Part 6.0 of these Rules). These 5.4.5 If the required minimum number of overs matches shall be played in white clothing (or as adjusted) has not been bowled by the with a red ball. In this case, a new toss will be scheduled or rescheduled finishing time, play conducted before the match and a new team shall continue until the minimum number of list must be submitted. overs has been bowled. If such a situation occurs without due cause, the Premier Cricket 5.3.2 If one ball is bowled in one match in a Grade Committee shall penalize the offending club(s) on the first day, then all matches in that Grade in accordance with Rules 4.1.1(h) and 4.1.2. shall continue to be played on the second day In recommending whether or not penalties in accordance with the conditions of play for Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 37 should be imposed, umpires are to make team in its two completed innings. allowance for circumstances such as the 5.6.4 A match result shall be known as a ‘tie on the length of the innings on that day’s play, the first innings’ where the first innings scores number of wickets to fall during the innings of each team are equal and the first innings and any other extenuating circumstances. For of the team batting second is completed, and example, where a change of innings occurs there is not a result in accordance with Law late in the day, some allowance could be made 21.1. when only bowlers with long run-ups are used. If, when a change of innings occurred, 5.6.5 In this rule ‘completed innings’ means an the overs bowled is ahead of the required innings: number for that Grade, as per the Table in a) Declared closed (compulsorily or 5.2, it is expected that the next innings should otherwise) or forfeited; or proceed at the rate required for that Grade. b) In which 10 wickets have fallen; or Where a change of innings occurs late in the c) In which less than 10 wickets have fallen day, some allowance could be made when but which cannot continue solely because only bowlers with long run-ups are used. of the absence or incapacity of one or Where the over rate is excessively slow, the more players. provisions of Law 42.9 - Time Wasting by the Fielding Team - shall apply. 5.7 FORMAT OF THE SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS 5.4.6 For the purposes of calculating the number of 5.7.1 At the conclusion of the competition rounds in overs bowled in a day, an incomplete over at the Two Day Competition, semi-final matches the close of an innings shall be counted as one shall be played in each Grade between the over, regardless of the number of balls bowled four leading clubs in that Grade as follows: in that over. Balls bowled on the following 1st v 4th; 2nd v 3rd. The quotient specified day to finish a partially completed over shall in Rule 3.11 shall be applied, if necessary, to not count as part of the required minimum determine the positions of teams. The result number of overs for that day. of a semi-final match will be as per Rule 5.6. First Grade semi-finals will be played as 3-day 5.5 LAST HOUR OF MATCH matches using the same playing times as for 5.5.1 The requirements of Laws 16.6, 16.7 and 16.8 competition rounds. Second, Third and Fourth (that 20 overs are to be bowled in the last hour Grade semi-finals will be 2-day matches using of a match) do NOT apply. the same playing times as First and Second 5.5.2 Notwithstanding any other provision, there Grade. shall be no further play on any day, other than 5.7.2 A final match shall be played in each Grade the last day, if a wicket falls, or a player retires, between the winners of the semi-finals. If or if the players have occasion to leave the a semi-final match is drawn or abandoned field during the last over (or last minimum or results in a tie (on either the first or the over) within two minutes of the scheduled (or second innings), the team finishing higher in rescheduled) cessation time or thereafter. the Two Day Competition at the conclusion of 5.5.3 Law 16.5 applies, and the last over of a match the competition rounds shall qualify for the is to be completed, unless a result is obtained. final. First Grade semi-finals will be played as 5.6 THE RESULT 3-day matches using the same playing times as for competition rounds. Second, Third 5.6.1 Matches not completed in accordance with and Fourth Grade semi-finals will be 2-day Law 21.1 shall be determined on the basis of matches using the same playing times as First Law 21.2; and a match in which there is no and Second Grade. first innings result shall also be regarded as ‘drawn.’ 5.7.3 The result of a final match will be as per Rule 5.6. The team winning the final shall 5.6.2 A match result shall be known as an ‘outright be awarded the premiership for that grade. tie’ where the sums of the first and second If the final results in a draw or tie on the innings scores are equal and the innings of the first innings, the finalist finishing higher team batting last is completed. in the competition at the conclusion of the 5.6.3 A match result shall be known as an ‘outright competition rounds shall be declared premier win’ to the team which has scored a total of for that grade. If the final ends in an outright runs in excess of that scored by the opposing tie, then the teams figuring in that tie shall be 38 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 declared joint premiers for that Grade. to find a neutral ground, then the final will be 5.8 GROUND ALLOCATION FOR SEMI-FINALS played on the opposition’s home ground. If AND FINALS a club seeks a neutral ground, it cannot use one that will be required by a club as its home 5.8.1 In determining the suitability of a venue to ground even if, that is from a lower grade. host finals cricket there are a number of All final allocations need to be ratified by the prerequisites: Premier Cricket Committee. a) The ground would need to have scored, on 5.9 SHORT PITCHED BOWLING average, three or above in all facets of the Ground Reports. Law 42.6(a) (ii) shall be replaced by the following: b) Grounds would need to have available all facilities such as change rooms, toilet 5.9.1 Clauses: facilities and a functional kitchen. a) A bowler shall be limited to two fast short c) Covers need to be in a fit state and must pitched deliveries per over. be laid in accordance with competition b) A fast short pitched ball is defined as a rules. ball, which after pitching, passes or would d) A scoreboard needs to be available that have passed above shoulder height of the can be clearly visible from the field of play. batsman standing upright in his normal guard position at the crease. 5.8.2 The First Grade semi-finals are to be played at the home ground of the higher placed team, c) The umpire at the bowler’s end shall advise provided the ground meets the criteria in the bowler and the batsman on strike when 5.8.1. each fast short pitched delivery has been bowled. 5.8.3 In Second to Fifth Grade, grounds will also be allocated on the basis of the team finishing d) In addition, for the purpose of this rule, a higher will receive a home semi-final provided ball that passes clearly above head height the ground meets the qualification criteria. of the batsman that prevents him from If the club’s top ground is available then the being able to hit it with his bat by means semi-final will be played on that ground. of a normal cricket stroke shall be called If no home ground is available or suitable a ‘Wide’ and will also count as one of the then the home club will have the choice of allowable balls above shoulder height for which ground it wishes to use. If that ground that over. is unavailable then they will seek to use a 5.9.2 Clauses: suitable neutral ground. Failing to find a a) In the event of a bowler bowling more than neutral ground, then the semi-final will be two fast short pitched deliveries in an over played on the opposition’s home ground. If as defined in (b) above, either umpire shall a club seeks a neutral ground, it cannot use call and signal ‘No Ball’ on each occasion. one that will be required by a club as its home A differential signal shall be used to signify ground even if, that is from a lower Grade. All a ‘No Ball’ for a fast short pitched delivery. semi-final allocations need to be ratified by the The umpire shall call and signal ‘No Ball’ Premier Cricket Committee. and then tap the head with the other hand. 5.8.4 The First Grade Final, where possible, will be b) If a bowler delivers a third fast short played at Manuka Oval. Alternatively, the final pitched ball in an over, the umpire, after may be played at the home ground of the the call of ‘No Ball’ and when the ball is highest placed team, if this venue is suitable. dead, shall caution the bowler, inform the 5.8.5 In Second to Fifth Grade grounds will be other umpire, the Captain of the fielding allocated on the basis of the team finishing team and the batsmen at the wicket of higher will receive a home final provided the what has occurred. This caution shall apply ground meets the qualification criteria. If the throughout the innings. club’s top ground is available then the final will c) If there is a second instance of the bowler be played on that ground. If no home ground being ‘No Balled’ in the innings for bowling is available or suitable then the home club will more than two fast short pitched deliveries have the choice of which ground it wishes to in an over, the umpire shall advise the use. If that ground is unavailable then they will bowler that this his final warning for the seek to use a suitable neutral ground. Failing Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 39 innings. The umpire shall also inform the this clause. other umpire, the Captain of the fielding Lunch or Tea Interval – outright result team and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred. In addition, the umpires may decide that the lunch or tea interval will not be taken until d) Should there be any further instance by the the end of the over in progress 15 minutes (a same bowler in that innings, the umpire minimum of four overs) after the agreed time shall call and signal ‘No Ball’ and when the for that interval if requested by either Captain ball is dead direct the Captain to take the if, in the umpires’ opinion: bowler off immediately. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, a) An outright result can be obtained in that who shall neither have bowled the previous time, over nor be allowed to bowl the next over. b) A first innings result can be obtained e) The bowler taken off shall not be allowed by the delayed tea in a two or three day to bowl again in that innings. match, or f) The umpire will report the occurrence c) A first innings result can be obtained by to the other umpire, the batsmen at the the delayed lunch in a three day match. wicket and as soon as possible to the Such time will be played out unless the result Captain of the batting team. is achieved. The following session of play shall g) The umpires will then report the matter to be reduced by a maximum of 15 minutes. CACT which shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the Captain and the bowler concerned. The above is PART 6.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF not a substitute for Law 42.7 which the PLAY IN ONE DAY COMPETITION umpires are able to apply at any time. LIMITED OVERS MATCHES (INCLUDING 5.9.3 Extra Time FINALS) FIRST TO FIFTH GRADE The umpires may decide to play 30 minutes (a minimum of eight overs) extra time at the 6.1 FORMAT end of any day (other than the last day) if 6.1.1 In First Grade, matches played in the One requested by either Captain if, in the umpires Day Competition for First Grade (John Gallop opinion, it could bring about an outright result Trophy) will be scheduled as one innings on that day, or a first innings result on day two limited overs matches; each match will consist of a three day match. of a single innings with a maximum of 50 This is in addition to the additional time overs for each team. provided for in Rule 5.2.3 (making up time 6.1.2 In First Grade matches played in the One Day lost) If the umpires do not believe a result can Competition, each club will be drawn to play be achieved no extra time shall be allowed. If each other once in matches played under it is decided to play such extra time on one the one innings limited overs format in the or more of these days, the whole period shall competition rounds. Twelve (12) players shall be played out even though the possibility of be allowed to compete. Eleven (11) fielders finishing the match may have disappeared may only be on the field at any one time and before the full period has expired. one player in each team shall not be permitted Note – play still may not extend beyond to bat. In addition a team may nominate an 7:00pm. If there is insufficient time remaining under 17 player to act as a substitute fielder. from the full 30 minute extension, a lesser Law 2.5 — Fielder absent or leaving the field extension may be applied, if the umpires agree — shall not apply to interchanges amongst a result may be achieved. the nominated 12 players. Only the actual amount of playing time up 6.1.3 At the end of the qualifying rounds, a final to the maximum 30 minutes extra time by series at the discretion of the Premier which play is extended on any day shall be Cricket committee is to apply in the One Day deducted from the total number of hours Competition for First Grade in accordance with of play remaining, and the match shall end Rule 6.11.1. earlier on the final day by the amount of time 6.1.4 The Premier Cricket Committee may vary by which play was previously extended under the special conditions of play in one innings 40 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 limited over matches set out in this part in 6.2.1 In competition rounds, semi-finals and finals, order to conform, where appropriate, with matches shall span seven hours in First changes to Cricket Australia playing conditions Grade and 6 hours in Second to Fifth Grade. for one innings limited over matches. However, if a result has been obtained earlier, 6.1.5 In Second Grade, each club will be drawn the match is at an end. The interval between to play each other once in matches played innings may by the application of other parts under the one innings limited overs format of these rules, be taken at a different time to in the competition rounds of the Premier that shown on the schedule below. Competition; each match will consist of a single innings with a maximum of 50 overs for each team. Twelve players shall be allowed to Grade Start/Finish Interval compete. Eleven fieldsmen may only be on the 1st-2nd 11:00am- 2:15pm- field at any one time and one player in each 6:00pm 2:45pm team shall not be permitted to bat. In Third and Fourth Grade, each club will be drawn to 3rd-5th 12:30pm- 3:20pm- play each other once in matches played under 6:30pm 3:40pm the one innings limited overs format in the competition rounds of the Grade Competition; 6.2.2 If no play is possible within 195 minutes (if each match will consist of a single innings within 135 in Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade with a maximum of 45 overs for each team. the interval remains at 20 minutes) of the Twelve players shall be allowed to compete. scheduled commencement time because of Eleven fieldsmen may only be on the field at weather, light or ground conditions, then the any one time and one player in each team shall interval between innings shall be reduced to not be permitted to bat. 20 minutes only. If no play is possible in any 6.1.6 In Fifth Grade, the draw is to be determined Grade within another 60 minutes (i.e. 255 by the Premier Cricket Committee. Each minutes, and 195 in Third, Fourth and Fifth match will consist of a single innings with a Grade), then the interval between innings shall maximum of 45 overs for each team. Twelve be reduced to 10 minutes only. players shall be allowed to compete. Eleven 6.2.3 If play is interrupted or delayed due to weather fieldsmen may only be on the field at any one conditions or other unavoidable reasons time and one player in each team shall not (such as injury to a player) then playing time be permitted to bat. The general principles equivalent to that lost (or up to a maximum of detailed for 50 overs matches shall apply to one hour) shall be added to the playing time 45 over matches, with the over numbers (for in the match. fielding restrictions and overs per bowler 6.2.4 This is to maximize the chances of each team etc.) reduced proportionately. Over limits are facing the same number of overs, and is summarized in the Table at Rule 6.3.2. particularly important where the innings of the 6.1.7 At the end of the competition rounds played team batting first is delayed or interrupted. under this format, the leading four clubs in As a guide, it is unlikely that play would be each of First to Fifth Grade will play in a finals possible much after 20 minutes before sunset series to decide the One Day Competition in in overcast conditions. accordance with Rule 6.11. 6.2.5 In First and Second Grade, there shall be two 6.1.8 In First to Fourth Grade white balls are to be drinks breaks, each 65 minutes apart. In Third, used. In Fifth Grade red balls are to be used. Fourth and Fifth Grade, two drinks break shall 6.1.9 In accordance with Rule 5.3, Two Day be taken 55 minutes apart. Competition matches in which no play is 6.3 LENGTH OF INNINGS possible on the first day for all matches in 6.3.1 In an uninterrupted match: a Grade shall be played on the second day as one innings limited overs matches as per a) Each team shall bat for a maximum of 50 this Part. In these circumstances, coloured overs (45 in Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade) clothing and white balls are not to be used. unless all batters are out earlier. A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings 6.1.10 Black sightscreens are to be used in First closed. Grade, where possible. b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the 6.2 HOURS OF PLAY Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 41 required number of overs by the scheduled MAY together agree on a shorter break. time for cessation of the first session (i.e. d) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the 195 minutes after the commencement of required number of overs by the scheduled the innings in First and Second Grade, time for cessation of the second session, 170 in Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade), play or the extended time if the first session shall continue until the required number of was late in finishing (and in any case overs has been bowled, but the umpires 195 minutes after the commencement are to note the number of completed of the innings, 170 in Third, Fourth and overs at the scheduled time (and allow Fifth Grade), play shall continue until any incomplete over to be finished and the required number of overs has been be counted as a completed over). Unless bowled, but the umpires are to note otherwise determined by the umpires, the the number of completed overs at the innings of the team batting second shall scheduled time (and allow any incomplete be limited to the same number of overs over to be finished and be counted as a bowled by it at the scheduled time for the completed over). The official umpire(s), cessation of the first innings. and in their absence the Captains, shall The over in progress at the scheduled report to the Premier Cricket Committee cessation time, even if the last wicket on the reasons for the failure to bowl the falls during that over, shall count as a required number of overs, and the Premier completed over. If the last wicket of the Cricket Committee shall then determine the team batting first falls at or after the number of competition points (and fine if scheduled time for the interval, the innings applicable) that the offending team(s) shall of the team batting second shall be limited be penalized. (See Rule 4.1.1(h)). to the same number of overs bowled to the 6.3.2 In a match where the start is delayed or where team batting first at the scheduled time for play is interrupted the object shall always be the interval. to rearrange the number of overs so that both The interval shall be taken at the teams have the opportunity of batting for the completion of the innings. The official same number of overs (with a minimum of umpire(s), and in their absence the 15 overs for each team in the competition Captains, shall report to the Premier rounds and the semi-final, and a minimum of Cricket Committee on the reasons for the 25 overs for each team in the final). The object failure to bowl the required number of shall also be to ensure that both teams are overs, and the Premier Cricket Committee allowed the same amount of time to bowl the shall then determine the number of same number of overs. Therefore, the amount competition points (and fine if applicable) of playing time remaining in the match before that the offending team(s) shall be the scheduled finishing time shall be allocated penalized. (See Rule 4.1.1(h)). In the Fifth equally (or nearly equally) to the two teams Grade One day Competition there is no by adjusting (if necessary) the time calculated penalty for failing to bowl the required for each team to bowl its prescribed number overs in the required time. of overs. c) If the team batting first is dismissed in less a) In the event of the innings of the team than its allocated overs, the team batting batting first being delayed or interrupted, second shall be entitled to bat for the full and where there is a net loss of playing allocation of overs unless the match is at time in a day even after the application of an end. Rule 6.2.3, the number of overs which it is In a one day match where a catered lunch entitled to receive will be reduced by: is to be provided in the interval, and the i) One for every 2 x minutes per over first innings is completed at least 30 lost and the time allowed for the minutes before the scheduled interval, then fielding team to bowl its overs will be the umpires may agree that a 10 minute extended by the number of minutes break will occur, the team batting second per over minutes for each over lost. will commence its innings, and then the ii) Notwithstanding the reduced number interval will occur as scheduled. Similarly, of overs, the principle of reporting if the first innings is over well short of 50 delays and deducting competition overs, e.g. 25 or so, Captains and umpires 42 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 points (and imposing fines if SUMMARY OF ONE DAY PLAYING CONDITIONS applicable) covered by Rule 4.1.1(h) still applies should the fielding team 1st-2nd Grade 3rd-5th Grade fail to bowl the required number Overs per team 50 45 of overs within the allowed time. If the number of overs the team Time for 195 170 batting first is entitled to receive innings becomes less than the number of Mins per over 3.9 3.78 overs it has already received before Powerplay 1 Overs 1-10 Overs 1-15 the interruption then its innings Max 2 fielders Max 2 fielders shall be closed immediately; its final outside circle outside circle score will then be adjusted to reflect its score at the end of its ‘overs Powerplay 2 Overs 11-40 Overs 16-45 entitlement.’ Max 4 fielders Max 5 fielders b) In the event of the innings of the team outside circle outside circle batting second being interrupted or Powerplay 3 Overs 41-50 n/a delayed, and where there is a net loss Max 5 fielders of playing time in a day even after the outside circle application of Rule 6.2.3, the number of Max overs per 10 9 overs which it is entitled to receive will bowler be reduced by one for every 3.9 minutes lost in First and Second Grade or 3.77 in Min overs per 15 15 Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade. Its target team for a (25 in the Final) (20 in the Final) score will be calculated as per Rules 6.9.3 match and 6.9.4. Notwithstanding the reduced No of drinks 2 2 number of overs, the principle of reporting breaks delays and deducting competition points (and imposing fines if applicable) covered Minutes apart 65 55 (or 85 if by Rule 4.1.1(h) still applies should the captains prefer) fielding team fail to bowl the required Start 11:00am 12:30pm number of overs within the allowed time. Finish 6:00pm 6:00pm c) The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the team Interval 2:15-2:45pm 3:20-3:40pm batting first unless the latter has been Bouncers 1 per over Nothing above all out in less than the agreed number of (above shoulder shoulder height overs. height) then (called wide) wides No Balls 2 - free hit after No free hit any no ball Wides - off side Outside Outside marking marking Wides - leg side Wide of striker Wide of striker and stumps and protected area marking

6.4 FIELDING RESTRICTIONS 6.4.1 At the instant of delivery there shall be no more than 5 fielders on the on-side. 6.4.2 Two semi circles shall be marked on the field of play, having as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch and having a radius of 27.5 metres. The ends of each semi-

Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 43 circle are to be joined to the other by a straight the table shall apply to both the 1st and 2nd line on the same team of the pitch. innings of the match. 6.4.3 Fielding restrictions in First and Second Grade 1st and 2nd Grade 3rd - 5th Grade One Day matches are as per those introduced Inning as the Standard One Day International Match dur. PP1 PP2 PP3 PP1 PP2 Playing Conditions in July, 2015. There is no 15 3 9 3 5 10 requirement to have any fielders in catching positions at any stage of the innings. This 16 3 10 3 5 11 applies to all Grades. First and Second Grade 17 4 10 3 5 12 rules include 3 Powerplays. Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade have slightly altered conditions 18 4 11 3 6 12 that include 2 Powerplays. 19 4 11 4 6 13 a) Powerplay 1 is: 20 4 12 4 6 14 i) From overs 1-10 in First and Second 21 4 13 4 7 14 Grade and during this period no more than two (2) fielders shall 22 5 13 4 7 15 be permitted outside the fielding 23 5 14 4 7 16 restriction marking at the instant the ball is delivered. 24 5 14 5 7 17 ii) From overs 1-15 in Third, Fourth and 25 5 15 5 8 17 Fifth Grade and during this period 26 5 16 5 8 18 no more than two (2) fielders shall be permitted outside the fielding 27 6 16 5 8 19 restriction marking at the instant the 28 6 17 5 9 19 ball is delivered. 29 6 17 6 9 20 b) Powerplay 2 is: 30 6 18 6 9 21 i) From overs 11 to 40 in First and Second Grade and during this period 31 6 19 6 10 21 no more than four (4) fielders shall 32 7 19 6 10 22 be permitted outside the fielding restriction marking at the instant the 33 7 20 6 10 23 ball is delivered. 34 7 20 7 11 23 ii) From overs 16 to 45 in Third, Fourth 35 7 21 7 11 24 and Fifth Grade and during this period no more than five (5) fielders 36 7 22 7 11 25 shall be permitted outside the fielding 37 8 22 7 11 26 restriction marking at the instant the 38 8 23 7 12 26 ball is delivered. c) Powerplay 3 is: 39 8 23 8 12 27 i) From overs 41-50 in First and 40 8 24 8 12 28 Second Grade and during this period 41 8 25 8 13 28 no more than five (5) fielders shall be permitted outside the fielding 42 9 25 8 13 29 restriction marking at the instant the 43 9 26 8 13 30 ball is delivered. 44 9 26 9 14 30 ii) Does not apply to Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade. 45 9 27 9 6.4.4 In circumstances when the number of overs 46 9 28 9 of the batting team is reduced, the number of 47 10 28 9 overs in each Powerplay shall be reduced in accordance with the table below. 48 10 29 9 For the sake of clarity, it should be noted that 49 10 29 10

44 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 6.4.5 In the event of an infringement of Rules 6.4.1, signal ‘Wide.’ 6.4.3, the square leg umpire shall call and 6.7.2 Any ball that passes or would have passed signal ‘No Ball.’ over the head of the striker standing upright 6.5 FRACTIONAL PART OF OVERS at the crease shall be called and signaled as 6.5.1 If in any calculation arising out of Rules 6.3, a ‘Wide’ and shall count as the one allowable the answer involves a fractional number of short pitched delivery for that over. overs, then that fraction is to be ignored. 6.7.3 Free Hit After a No Ball (1st and 2nd Grades 6.6 NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER only) 6.6.1 No bowler shall bowl more than 10 overs in The delivery following any form of No Ball an innings in First and Second Grade and no shall be a free hit for whichever batsman is more than 9 overs in Third to Fifth Grade. In a facing it. If the delivery for the free hit is not a delayed or interrupted match where the overs legitimate delivery (i.e. it is any kind of No Ball are reduced for both teams or for the team or Wide), then the next delivery will become a bowling second, no bowler may bowl more free hit for whichever batsman is facing it. The than one-fifth of the total overs allowed. This free hit delivery will count as one in the over, restriction shall not apply to the team fielding unless it is not a legitimate delivery (any kind second where the provisions of Rule 6.3.1(b) of No Ball or Wide). have been applied. Where the total overs is not For any free hit, the striker can only be divisible by five, one additional over shall be dismissed under the circumstances that apply allowed to the maximum number per bowler for a No Ball even if the delivery for the free hit necessary to make up the balance. is called a Wide. Changes to fielding positions 6.6.2 In the event of a bowler being unable to are only permitted if a different batsman is on complete an over because of illness or injury, strike for the free hit delivery. another bowler shall complete the remaining The umpire will indicate the free hit delivery balls in the over. The replacement bowler shall by signaling with a circular motion of the arm not have bowled the previous over and is not above the head. eligible to bowl the next over. Such part of an 6.8 WIDE BALL over shall count as a full over only in so far as each bowler’s limit is concerned, but the 6.8.1 Umpires are instructed to apply very strict scoreboard shall show the total number of and consistent rulings with regard to Wides in overs bowled. order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket. Any off side or leg side delivery that, 6.6.3 If a bowler bowls more than the allowed in the opinion of the umpire, does not give the number of overs, all previous events stand, striker a reasonable opportunity to score, shall and as soon as the error is discovered the be called a Wide, subject to rule 6.8.5 below. Captain must immediately take off the bowler and have another bowler complete the over. 6.8.2 A delivery on the off side in all Grades is to be The replacement bowler shall not have bowled called a Wide if it passes the striker’s stumps the previous over and is not eligible to bowl outside the Wide marking. the next over. Such part of an over shall count 6.8.3 A delivery on the leg side in First and Second as a full over of the replacement bowler’s Grades is to be called a Wide if it passes to limit, but the scoreboard shall show the total the leg side of the striker’s stumps and the number of overs bowled. striker’s body. 6.7 BOUNCERS 6.8.4 A delivery on the leg side in Third to Fifth Law 42.6(a) (ii) shall be replaced by the Grades is to be called a Wide if it passes following: outside the striker’s body and continues to pass outside of the leg side protected area 6.7.1 In all Grades a bowler shall be allowed to marking. bowl one short pitched delivery per over. A fast short pitched delivery is defined as a 6.8.5 A delivery is not to be called a Wide under this ball that passes or would have passed above part of the Competition Rules if: the shoulder height of the striker standing a) Law 25.2 applies (that is, the striker has upright at the crease, but not clearly above moved and has caused the ball to pass too the batsman’s head. For any subsequent such Wide, or has moved and brought the ball short-pitched ball either umpire shall call and within reach of a normal batting stroke); or Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 45 b) In all Grades, the delivery passes to the leg innings limited overs rounds of the Premier side of the striker’s stumps between the Competition, subject to the application, if stumps and the striker’s body; or necessary, of the Net Run Rate specified in c) The striker makes contact with the ball. Rule 3.11. The result of a semi-final match will be as per Rule 6.9. 6.8.6 Refer to Appendix A and Appendix B for protected area and Wide markings. 6.10.2 A final match shall be played in all cases between the winners of the semi-finals. 6.9 THE RESULT 6.10.3 The Premier Cricket Committee will attempt 6.9.1 A result can only be achieved if both teams to reschedule to the following weekend a have had the opportunity to have batted final match not having the minimum required for at least 15 overs in competition rounds overs for each team in accordance with Rule and semi-finals (25 in the final for First and 6.9. In the event that the rescheduled match Second Grades; 20 in the final for Third to also does not have the minimum required Fifth Grade), unless one team has been all out overs then the team finishing higher in the one in less than the minimum overs or unless the innings limited overs rounds of the Premier team batting second scores enough runs to Competition shall be declared the winner. win in less than the minimum overs. Matches in which one or both teams have not had 6.10.4 The result of a final match will be as per an opportunity of batting for the minimum Rule 6.9. The team winning the final shall be number of 15 overs shall be declared drawn awarded the championship for that Grade. If matches. the final ends in a tie then the teams figuring in that tie shall be declared joint champions 6.9.2 In matches in which both teams have had the for that grade. opportunity of batting for the agreed number of overs, the team scoring the higher number 6.11 GROUND ALLOCATION FOR SEMI-FINALS of runs shall be the winner. AND FINALS If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie 6.11.1 In determining the suitability of a venue to and no account shall be taken of the number host finals the prerequisites shall be those of wickets which have fallen. outlined in 5.9.1. 6.9.3 In all one day matches, in all grades, the 6.11.2 The First Grade semi-finals are to be played at Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method is to be used the home ground of the higher placed team, in determining results if, due to suspension of provided the ground meets the criteria in 5.8. play after the start of the match, the number 6.11.3 In Second to Fifth Grades, grounds will be of overs in the innings of either team has to allocated on the basis of the team finishing be revised to a lesser number than originally higher will receive a home semi-final provided allotted. the ground meets the qualification criteria. 6.9.4 Application of Duckworth-Lewis-Stern is to If the club’s top ground is available then the be in accordance with ICC instructions (which semi-final will be played on that ground. can be found at www.cricketact.com.au/files/ If no home ground is available or suitable duckworth-lewis.pdf. then the home club will have the choice of which ground it wishes to use. If that ground DLS 1 or a later version that may be is unavailable then they will seek to use a distributed after this Handbook is published suitable neutral ground. Failing to find a is to be used. Where computer support is not neutral ground, then the semi-final will be available, standard edition 5.1 is to be used. played on the opposition’s home ground. If The Resource Table for this is at Appendix a club seeks a neutral ground, it cannot use C on an over by over basis (identical to that one that will be required by a club as its home generated by the above parameters). ground even if, that is from a lower Grade. All 6.10 FORMAT OF THE SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS semi-final allocations need to be ratified by the Premier Cricket Committee. 6.10.1 Semi-final matches to decide the One Day Competition premiers in First to Fifth Grade 6.11.4 The First Grade Final, where possible, will be shall be played in each grade between the four played at Manuka Oval. Alternatively, the final leading clubs as follows: 1st v 4th; 2nd v 3rd. may be played at the home ground of the The four leading clubs shall be determined highest placed team, if this venue qualifies on the basis of accumulated points in the one under 5.9.1.

46 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 6.11.5 In Second to Fifth Grades, grounds will be Cricket Operations Manager with at least allocated on the basis of the team finishing two weeks’ notice. If the rescheduled match higher will receive a home final provided the does not produce a result for any reason, it ground meets the qualification criteria. may not be rescheduled. Division semi-finals If the club’s top ground is available then the (If applicable) are to be played at the home final will be played on that ground. If no home ground of the higher placed team, provided ground is available or suitable then the home the ground meets the criteria in 5.8.1. club will have the choice of which ground it wishes to use. If that ground is unavailable SUMMARY OF T20 PLAYING CONDITIONS then they will seek to use a suitable neutral ground. Failing to find a neutral ground, then Overs per team 20 the final will be played on the opposition’s Time for innings home ground. If a club seeks a neutral ground, 80 it cannot use one that will be required by a (minutes) club as its home ground even if, that is from a Max 2 fielders outside lower grade. the circle (note - no close First 6 overs All final allocations need to be ratified by the in catchers needed) Premier Cricket Committee. Max 5 fielders out Overs 7–20 Max overs per bowler 4 PART 7.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF Minutes per over (for 4 PLAY IN TWENTY20 COMPETITION re-calculations etc.) LIMITED OVER MATCHES (INCLUDING Min overs per team for 5 overs FINALS) DIVISION 1 (KONICA MINOLTA a match 10 overs in a final REGIONAL CUP) TO DIVISION 4 Interval 15 mins Penalties for slow over 7.1 FORMAT rates; after considering 6 runs per over 7.1.1 Playing conditions for overs in the Twenty20 allowable delays. Applies Competition are based on 40% of a 50 overs in each innings. match, as summarized in the table below. The No Balls free hit after ANY No Ball Twenty20 Competition consists of: Boundaries 60–65 m a) Division 1 (Konica Minolta Regional Cup - ACT 1st Grade Clubs and NSW Regional Associations). Divs 1 - 2 Divs 3 -4 b) Division 2 (ACT Premier Cricket 2nd Grade Bouncers 1 per over (shoulder height) Clubs). c) Division 3 (ACT Premier Cricket 3rd Grade Wides Bouncer clearly above head Clubs). Wides off side Outside marking d) Division 4 (ACT Premier Cricket 4th and Wide of striker Wide of striker 5th Grade Clubs). Wides leg side and protected and stumps 7.1.2 A maximum of twelve (12) players shall be area marking allowed to compete for any team in any game. At no stage should a regular First or Second 7.1.4 Penalties for slow over rates: After considering Grade player be playing in Division 4. Contact allowable delays, a penalty of 6 runs per over the Premier Cricket Operations Manager for shall apply in in each innings. The over in advice on eligibility, especially where a club progress at the scheduled innings completion may have a player only participating in the time shall count as a completed over. Twenty20 competition. 7.2 HOURS OF PLAY 7.1.3 Clubs may agree to reschedule matches to a mid-week (usually Thursday) by mutual 7.2.1 The provisional playing times are outlined in agreement, but must inform the Premier the respective Division draws. All times are subject to change, however: Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 47 Morning matches are 10:00am–1:00pm and 7.4.3 In all Divisions, the delivery following afternoon matches are 2:30pm to 5:30pm. any form of No Ball shall be a free hit for Weekday matches are 4:00pm–7:00pm. whichever batsman is facing it. If the delivery Where there are delays by rain umpires will for the free hit is not a legitimate delivery (any determine the relevant hours of play. In all kind of No Ball or Wide), then the next delivery afternoon matches play cannot be scheduled will become a free hit for whichever batsman to end later than 7.30pm (at the discretion of is facing it. The free hit delivery will count as the umpires and Captains). one of the over, unless it is not a legitimate delivery (any kind of No Ball or Wide). 7.3 WIDES For any free hit, the striker can only be 7.3.1 Any off side or leg side delivery that, in the dismissed under the circumstances that apply opinion of the umpire, does not give the for a No Ball even if the delivery for the free hit striker a reasonable opportunity to score, shall is called a Wide. Changes to fielding positions be called a Wide. are only permitted if a different batsman is on 7.3.2 A delivery on the off side in all Grades is to be strike for the free hit delivery. called a Wide if it passes the striker’s stumps The umpire will indicate the free hit delivery outside the Wide marking. by signaling with a circular motion of the arm 7.3.3 A delivery on the leg side in Division 1 and above the head. Division 2 is to be called a Wide if it passes 7.5 FIELDING RESTRICTIONS to the leg side of the striker’s stumps and the striker’s body. 7.5.1 At the instant of delivery there shall be no more than five fielders on the on side. 7.3.4 A delivery on the leg side in Division 3 and 4 is to be called a Wide if it passes outside the 7.5.2 Two semi-circles shall be marked on the field striker’s body and continues to pass to the leg of play, having as their centre the middle side of the leg protected area marking. stump at either end of the pitch and having a radius of 27.5 metres. The ends of each semi- 7.3.5 A delivery is not to be called a Wide under this circle are to be joined to the other by a straight part of the Competition Rules if: line on the same team of the pitch. a) Law 25.2 applies (that is, the striker has 7.5.3 In all Divisions, no more than two (2) fielders moved and has caused the ball to pass too shall be permitted outside the fielding Wide, or has moved and brought the ball restriction marking at the instant the ball is within reach of a normal batting stroke); or delivered for the first 6 overs, known as the b) In all divisions, the delivery passes to the Powerplay. Thereafter, no more than five (5) leg side of the striker’s stumps between fielders shall be permitted outside the fielding the stumps and the striker’s body; or restriction marking at the instant the ball is c) The striker makes contact with the ball. delivered. In circumstances when the number of overs of the batting team is reduced, the 7.4 SHORT PITCHED BOWLING number of fielding restriction overs shall be Law 42.6(a) (ii) shall be replaced by the reduced in accordance with the table below. following: 7.4.1 In all Divisions a bowler shall be allowed to bowl one short pitched delivery per over. A No. of overs for Total overs in innings fast short pitched delivery is defined as a Powerplay ball that passes or would have passed above 5 – 6 1 the shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease, but not clearly above 7 – 9 2 the batsman’s head. For any subsequent such 10 – 13 3 short-pitched ball either umpire shall call and signal ‘No Ball.’ 14 – 16 4 7.4.2 Any ball that passes or would have passed 17 – 19 5 over the head of the striker standing upright at the crease shall be called and signaled as 7.6 RAIN DELAYS a ‘Wide’ and shall count as the one allowable short pitched delivery. 7.6.1 Where teams only play one match on a day, then the latest scheduled finish time is to be 48 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 no more than 30 minutes after the scheduled awarded 2 points. If the scores are equal, the finish time at 7.2.1 above. result shall be a tie and no account shall be 7.6.2 Where multiple matches are being played taken of the number of wickets which have on one day, and/or one ground, then the fallen. In regular round matches both teams latest finish time for the day to be planned will get 1 point for a Tied match result. for initial calculations is 7:30pm. Discretion 7.8.3 If a game in the Twenty20 competition is not by the umpires and Captains may be used in played or completed under this part due to determining an appropriate finish time, for the weather both teams will receive 2 points for a conditions applying at the time, particularly no result match. sunset and weather. 7.8.4 Where a semi-final match is TIED by either a All matches may be reduced, if a reduction in Duckworth Lewis calculation or equal scores, overs is required. The aim is to ensure each play will proceed to a One1Eliminator. Where a match is of similar duration. For example, One1Eliminator is not possible due to weather, if the first match, on a day where two are the highest placed team will proceed to the scheduled at the one ground, is significantly FINAL. Procedure for the One1Eliminator is at delayed and only sufficient time remains Appendix G. to schedule 60 overs of actual playing time If a FINAL match is TIED by either Duckworth- (allowing for intervals and change-overs), then Lewis-Stern calculation or equal scores play two matches of 15 overs per team may be will proceed to a One1Eliminator. Where this is scheduled. not possible due to weather, joint premiers will 7.7 RAIN AFFECTED T20 MATCHES be declared. In all T20 matches, in all Divisions, the 7.8.5 A competition win in any of the Twenty20 Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method is to be used competitions is worth 2 points. in determining results if, due to suspension of 7.8.6 There are NO BONUS POINTS to be calculated play after the start of the match, the number in the T20 Competition(s). If at the completion of overs in the innings of either team has to of the regular round matches teams are equal be revised to a lesser number than originally the relevant positions will be determined by a allotted. NRR calculation as outlined under 3.11.2. Application of Duckworth-Lewis-Stern is to 7.9 POST MATCH MEETINGS be in accordance with ICC instructions (which can be found at www.cricketact.com.au/files/ Post-match meetings ARE NOT required. duckworth-lewis.pdf. Votes for the Konica Minolta Player of the Year award ARE required in Division 1 only. DLS 1 or a later version that may be distributed after this Handbook is published 7.10 PLAYERS ATTIRE is to be used. Where computer support is not As per Rule 3.4.4, in all Twenty20 available, standard edition 5.1 is to be used. competitions, coloured shirts must be worn. The Resource Table for this is at Appendix 7.11 BALLS TO BE USED C on an over by over basis (identical to that 7.11.1 Division 1 shall use white balls (supplied by generated by the above parameters). the CACT). Divisions 2–4 will use white balls 7.8 THE RESULT supplied by the club. 7.8.1 A result can only be achieved if both teams 7.11.2 On double header days, Divisions 2–4 may have batted for at least five (5) overs unless reuse a white ball if agreed to by both clubs one team has been all out in less than the involved. minimum overs or unless the team batting 7.12 FORMAT OF THE SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS second scores enough runs to win in less than 7.12.1 If applicable, semi-final matches in all the minimum overs. Matches in which one or Divisions shall be played between the top two both teams have not had an opportunity of teams of each of the two pools if there are batting for the minimum number of five overs more than one pool. If there are four pools the shall be declared drawn matches. top team from each pool will qualify. 7.8.2 In matches in which both teams have had the 7.12.2 In all T20 competitions the leading clubs opportunity of batting for the agreed number shall be determined first on the basis of of overs, the team scoring the higher number accumulated points and if necessary the of runs shall be the winner. The winner is Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 49 application of a NRR calculation as specified in the One Day Competition AND the Two in Rule 3.11. Day Competition at the date of the Semi- 7.12.3 Semi-Final grounds will be determined by the Final (see Annexure J). Premier Cricket Committee. 8.3 For the purposes of rule 10.2: 7.12.4 Where possible, Divisions 1– 4 will all play a a) A match has been played by a Club if the FINALS Day allocated for MANUKA OVAL to match commences (i.e. if a ball is bowled); decide the relevant winners. Where Manuka b) A player has played in a match if the player Oval is not available the finals will be played at was named on a team sheet for a played the next best rating First Grade grounds. match and was present at the ground and 7.12.5 The Premier Cricket Committee may look to able to take part in the match; reschedule any of the matches to the following c) If a player is named on team sheet for weekend if the FINALS Day is impacted by a match and on the team sheet for a weather. concurrent match, the player will have played one match in the lower of the two relevant Grades; PART 8.0 PLAYER ELIGIBILITY FOR d) Semi-Final and Final matches in a SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS IN ALL competition will not be considered as a COMPETITIONS match in the relevant Grade; e) A player who does not play in a match 8.1 A Club must not select a player for, or allow a because the player has been selected to player to play in, a Semi-Final or a Final in any play in a Representative Match (or if the Competition unless the player is eligible to do Player is required by Cricket ACT to travel so. Subject to Rule 8.6, a player who is eligible or practise with the Representative Team at for a Semi-Final in a Competition is eligible for the scheduled time of the relevant match), a Final in that Competition. or if the player has been required not to 8.2 For Semi-Finals in: play in the relevant match by Cricket ACT, a) A One Day Competition, a player is eligible the player will be deemed to have played to play in a Semi-Final if the total number that match in the Grade that the player last of One Day Competition Matches played played in; by the player in the relevant grade and f) No distinction will be made between any lower grade for the Club the player matches played in a One Day Competition is to represent is greater than or equal to and Matches played in a Two Day 40% of the One Day Competition Matches Competition when calculating the number played by the Club in that Grade at the date of matches played by a player or by a Club of the Semi-Final (see Annexure J); when determining eligibility under rule b) A Two Day Competition, a player is eligible 10.2(c) only; and to play in a Semi-Final if the total number g) Matches played in a Twenty20 Competition of Two Day Competition Matches played will not be taken into consideration when by the player in the relevant Grade and calculating the number of matches played any lower Grade for the Club the player by a player or by a Club. is to represent is greater than or equal to 8.4 For Semi-Finals in a Twenty20 Competition, a 40% of the Two Day Competition Matches player is eligible to play if the total number of played by the Club in that Grade at the date matches played by the player in the relevant of the Semi-Final (see Annexure J); division and any lower division for the Club the c) A One Day Competition or a Two Day player is to represent is greater than or equal Competition, a player is eligible to play in a to 25% of the matches played by the Club in Semi-Final if the total number of matches that division (see Annexure J). Subject to rule played by the player in the relevant grade 10.6 a player who is eligible for a Semi-Final and any lower grade in the One Day in a competition is eligible for a Final in that Competition AND the Two Day Competition competition. for the Club the player is to represent 8.5 For the purposes of rule 10.4: is greater than or equal to 40% of the a) matches played by the Club in that Grade 50 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 i) A match has been played by a Club if with the Premier Cricket Operations Manager the match commences (i.e. if a ball before 5pm of the Wednesday before the is bowled); relevant match commences. The Premier ii) A player has played in a match if the Cricket Operations Manager will notify the player was named on a team sheet Club of any ineligible Player before 5pm for a played match and was present of the Thursday before the relevant match at the ground and able to take part in commences. the match; and 8.8 Failure by the Premier Cricket Operations iii) Only matches played in a Twenty20 Manager to notify a Club that a player is Competition will be taken into ineligible to play in a Semi-Final or Final consideration when calculating the under rule 10.6 does not relieve a Club of any number of matches played by a obligation under rule 8.1. player or by a Club. b) For the purpose of rule 10.4 and 10.5, for PART 9.0 HEALTH POLICY AND the 2015/2016 season only, a match in a One Day Competition is deemed to be a PROCEDURES match in a Twenty20 Competition and the relevant Grade will be deemed to be the 9.1 MENINGOCOCCAL AND DRINKS corresponding division. Meningococcal disease has led to a re- (Note that this rule has been introduced for evaluation of how we serve and provide drinks season 2015/2016 because the qualifying in our competition. The meningococcus is Twenty20 Competition matches will be a bacterium that can be found at the back played over a long weekend, and there is of the throat or in the nose in about ten per a possibility that committed club players cent of the community at any given time. may be unavailable for those matches Although most people who carry this germ and therefore ineligible for Semi-Finals in their throat or nose remain quite well, without an amendment to the rule. they are able to spread it to others, a few of The appropriateness of the rule will be whom may subsequently become very ill. It considered before the commencement of is spread in the fine droplets that are shed the 2016/2017 season). through coughing, sneezing and spluttering. The technical name for the meningococcus 8.6 If a Club has consecutive teams playing in a is neisseria meningitidis. In a cricket sense Semi-Final or a Final: people are most likely to transmit the bacteria a) A player who is eligible for the higher through the sharing of drink bottles or cups. grade or division is eligible for selection in Symptoms of the illness include headache, the lower grade, regardless of the number and neck stiffness, joint pain, nausea and of matches played by the player or the vomiting, lethargy, high temperature and a Club in that Grade or division; but rash which is unique to the condition, but b) A player who is deemed eligible to play in often appears later than the other symptoms. a Semi-Final in a lower Grade or division In response to this situation the ACTCA has under this rule but who does not play undertaken the following recommendations to in the Semi-Final of the lower Grade or clubs. The preferred option is for all players to division is not, by virtue of this rule, have their own water/drink bottles and these eligible for selection in the Final of the to be used at drinks breaks. Drinks should lower Grade or division, unless the Club be mixed by the individual player or by their also has a team in the higher grade; and manager. c) Nothing in this rule 8.6 allows a player to Home clubs are still expected to supply play in a Semi-Final or Final match in a cordial/sports drink mix, water and Grade or division more than one Grade or refrigeration facilities where available. division lower than the Grade or division Players are to be made aware of the risk of that the player is eligible for under rules sharing water bottles and potential danger on 8.2 or 8.4. contact. 8.7 Clubs playing in a Semi-Final or Final in a If drinks are mixed in a barrel type container competition must lodge their selected teams there must be a tap attached and working. The Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 51 lids of barrels must not be removed and no Jellybeans or sugar water solution for dipping is allowed. It would be advisable to diabetics tape the lid down and to put a warning on the Ensure that players with allergies, special barrel lid that lids should not be removed and needs or pre-existing medical conditions that no dipping will be allowed. within the club are known to people. Drinks must be mixed in barrels in a hygienic 9.3 DEHYDRATION AND BEATING THE HEAT manner. Be aware of the stirring implement It is essential that clubs understand the that it is sterile and meets safety standards. need for their players to have adequate fluid If drink cups are used, disposable cups are replacement to prevent dehydration either in preferable. matches or at training. If re-useable cups are used, they must be Dehydration not only contributes to fatigue washed with detergent thoroughly, no rinsing and poor performance but makes players only. susceptible to cramps, heat stress and heat 9.2 FIRST AID KITS stroke. Under a duty of care we must ensure All First Grade grounds are expected to have that players are having regular fluid intake a comprehensive first aid kit. It is strongly especially in that we play in the height of advised that Captains of teams where there summer. is no storage at lower grade grounds, should All participants, players and umpires, carry a first aid kit. should regularly rehydrate. Cool water is the Kits will vary in size and the type of preferred option. The ACTCA encourages the equipment available. The following is not a agreement of more regular drinks breaks in comprehensive list but should be available. hot conditions. Variety of tapes for strapping, strengthening, In general, drinks should not be refused to adhesive players who are in need of fluid replacement. Adhesive foam or padding Batting in a helmet or fast bowling has great water loss. Tape and plain scissors 9.4 INFECTIOUS DISEASES Disposable latex gloves 9.4.1 With particular reference to HIV (AIDS) and Gauze swabs Viral Hepatitis (B, C, etc.) Dressing adhesives The following people involved in contact or Tricore non-stick for wound protection collision sports be informed of this policy and Betadine swab sticks adopt its recommendations: Band aids and cotton wool a) Team physicians. Steri-strips or leuko strips b) Other sports medicine staff. One pair of tweezers (sterilized or disposable) c) Coaches. Syringe for irrigation of wound or eye d) Referees. Conforming gauze bandages e) Team managers. Alcohol swabs f) Operations Managers. Two chemical cold packs g) Players and their parents. Plastic bag or towel for ice pack For health care professionals, information Eye wash on Hepatitis B vaccination accompanies this policy document or may be obtained by Sterile saline contacting the sports Medicine Australia— Triangular bandages national or state offices—or local GP. Safety pins A number of blood-borne infectious diseases Finger or thumb splint can be transmitted during body contact and Resuscitation mask used for CPR collision sports. The more serious include Viral Hepatitis and HIV (AIDS) infections. Sunscreen It is important to remember that more Water bottles common diseases, such as the ‘common 52 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 cold’, flu and herpes simplex may be spread in team areas must not be permitted. during body contact sports. iv) All clothing, equipment and surfaces These may be extremely debilitating and contaminated by blood must be potentially disastrous for the team and/or treated as potentially infectious. individual. These diseases may be spread by Equipment and surfaces should be direct contact between broken skin or mucous cleaned immediately if soiling or membranes and infected blood and other body spills occur. fluids and substances. v) When cleaning up blood and body Note: There is no current evidence that substances: sweat, urine or tears will transmit these • Gloves must be worn. infective viruses, however, in the case of Meningococcal these can be a medium for • If the blood spill is large, confine spreading the bacteria. and contain the spill (i.e. try not to let it run everywhere). 9.4.2 The following recommendations may reduce the risk of transmitting infectious diseases. • Remove the bulk of the blood and body substance with absorbent a) All open cuts and abrasions must be material, e.g. paper towels; reported and treated immediately. • Place the paper towels in a sealed b) Players plastic bag and dispose with i) It is every participant’s responsibility normal garbage. to maintain strict personal hygiene • Clean the spill site with a detergent at all times, in all activities on and solution. off the field (this includes safe sex by the use of condoms), as this is an • Wipe the site with disposable effective method of controlling the towels soaked in a 1:10 solution of spread of disease. bleach to water. ii) It is strongly recommended that Routine laundry procedures are all participants involved in contact/ adequate for the processing of all collision sports and playing under linen. Routine washing procedures adult rules be vaccinated against using hot water and detergents Hepatitis B. are adequate for decontamination of most laundry items. Therefore, iii) All participants with prior evidence of clothing with dried blood on it can, these diseases are strongly advised if necessary, be soaked in cold water to obtain confidential advice and only to release the blood prior to a clearance from a doctor prior to normal hot detergent wash. participation. Gloves should be worn when c) Team areas handling or washing soiled linen. i) It is the club’s responsibility to General utility gloves, ensure that the dressing rooms are i.e. rubber household gloves, can be clean and tidy. Particular attention used for this task. The gloves should should be paid to hand-basins, toilets be washed in detergent after use, or and showers. Adequate soap, paper discarded if they are peeled, cracked, hand towels, brooms, refuse disposal discoloured, torn, punctured or have bins and disinfectants must be other evidence of deterioration. available at all times. Contaminated linen soiled with ii) Communal bathing areas, (e.g. spas) blood or body substances should be should be strongly discouraged. transported in a leak proof plastic These may be the source of other bag to the laundry site simply to diseases (e.g. Legionnaire’s disease) contain the body fluid and stop it as well as facilitating the spread of spreading to the other laundry items. the blood borne diseases mentioned Contaminated linen does not need to above. be segregated in the hot detergent iii) The practices of spitting and urinating wash.

Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 53 vi) Sharing of towels, shaving razors, f) If a bleeding wound occurs the individual’s face washers and drink containers participation must be interrupted until the must not occur. bleeding has been stopped and the wound vii) It is strongly recommended that is both rinsed with plenty of water and if all personnel working in contact/ dirty, washed with soap and covered with a collision sport team areas should be waterproof dressing. vaccinated against Hepatitis B. g) Separate first aid room should be available viii) Water containers should be available for the treatment and suturing of wounds. for each individual player and not 9.4.4 Action to be taken in the event of a blood spill shared by players as bleeding around In an accident where bleeding occurs and if: the mouth is common in contact sports. a) Skin is penetrated or broken, the immediate first aid is to clean the wound 9.4.3 Minimising the risk of HIV and Viral Hepatitis with soap and water only. If water is not Transmission. available a 70 per cent alcohol hand rub The following are principals recommended should be used. by SMA and ANCARD to help further reduce b) Clothes are bloodstained, they should be the low possibility of HIV or Viral Hepatitis changed for clean ones once the wound transmission while participating in sports has been treated. They should be handled which involve direct body contact or where with rubber gloves and treated as above. bleeding may be expected to occur. c) Blood gets on the skin, irrespective of a) Those attending to bleeding players should whether they are cuts or abrasions wash wear non-utility gloves, i.e. disposable well with soap and water. latex or vinyl gloves which must never be reused. d) Eyes are contaminated, rinse the area gently but thoroughly, with the eyes open, b) These must be worn when: direct with water or normal saline. contact is anticipated with blood or body substances, mucous membranes, or non- e) A player is wearing contact lenses: intact skin, as when attending to first aid i) Leave the contact lenses in while the of a bleeding player or handling items or eye is irrigated with water or normal contact surfaces contaminated with blood saline, the contact lenses are acting or body substances. as a barrier to the eye. Gloves must be changed and discarded: ii) When the eye has been adequately i) As soon as they are torn or irrigated for several minutes, remove punctured. the contact lenses and clean in the normal manner. ii) After contact with each player. iii) They can then be reused. They do iii) Hands must be washed after removal not have to be cleaned any differently and disposal of gloves. than normal and they do not need to c) Disposable resuscitation devices should be be discarded. available and accessible. They should be f) Blood gets in the mouth, spit it out and used for anyone requiring mouth-to-mouth rinse the mouth with water several times. cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Any CPR training provided should include Where there is an additional concern about instruction in the use of resuscitation infection, medical advice should be sought devices to prevent direct mouth-to-mouth from a physician or clinic where there contact between the injured person and the is experience in the management of HIV resuscitator. infection. d) If a player has a skin lesion he must be 9.4.5 Referees and game officials immediately reported to the responsible a) Officials must report all open cuts and official and medical attention sought. abrasions at the first available opportunity. e) If a skin lesion is observed it must be b) It is strongly recommended that those immediately cleansed with suitable who officiate in body contact and collision antiseptic and securely covered. sports should be vaccinated against 54 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 Hepatitis B. c) All contaminated clothing and equipment must be replaced prior to the player being allowed to resume play. d) If bleeding should recur, the above procedures must be repeated. e) If bleeding cannot be controlled and the wound securely covered, the player must not continue in the game. 9.4.6 Education There is an obligation upon all relevant sporting organizations to provide suitable information on the associated risk factors and prevention strategies against these diseases. Additional information may be obtained by team doctors or from state/Territory Health Departments. The safe handling of contaminated clothing, equipment and surfaces must be brought to the attention of all players and ancillary staff. Although Hepatitis B vaccination is usually effective in raising immunity to Hepatitis B, it provides no protection against other blood- borne diseases, such as HIV, Hepatitis C etc. Vaccination must not result in any relaxation of hygiene standards. 9.4.7 Compliance The outlines of this health policy will be part of the clubs’ assessment criteria and therefore clubs will need to put practices into place. The first aid kits will be mandatory. The use of individual water bottles should be mandatory or a hygiene policy put in place by the club for the use of disposable cups etc. Note. Cricket Australia is developing a policy on the sharing of equipment and we will incorporate these into our policy once they are established or the junior policy recommendations flow through. Generally, it is best not to share equipment of a protective nature.

Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 55 WOMEN’S PREMIER CRICKET COMPETITION PLAYING CONDITIONS SUMMARY OF PLAYING CONDITIONS

Twenty20 40 Over Overs per team 20 40 Boundaries 50m 50m Inner circle marking 23m 23m Time for innings (minutes) 75 150 Minutes per over 3.75 3.75 Overs per hour 16 16 Max fielders on leg side 5 5 Max 2 fielders outside the circle First 6 overs First 8 overs Max 5 fielders outside the circle Overs 7-20 Overs 9-40 Other fielding restrictions No fielder within 10 metres of striker (in front of wicket) Max overs per bowler 4 8 Min overs per team for a match 5 (10 in a final) 15 (20 in a final) No of Drinks breaks n/a 1 Minutes apart n/a 75 Start 1:15pm 12:30pm Finish 4:00pm 6:00pm Interval 2:30pm – 2:45pm 3:00pm – 3:30pm Time that can be added due to weather 60 mins 60 mins Latest Finish 5:00pm 7:00pm Max balls per over - legal deliveries, wides 8 8 and no balls 10 wickets constitute an innings Dismissed batters may bat a 2nd time in the following order: Lowest scoring batter Least balls faced batter In batting order from bottom to top Players may be shared between teams Special conditions In Rounds 4-8 batters may bat for unlimited runs. Batters must retire upon In Rounds 11-15 batters must reaching a personal score of 50 retire upon reaching a personal (or after the scoring shot that score of 50 (or after the scoring takes their score past 50) shot that takes their score past 50)

No. of players on the field at any one time 11 (of 14) (squad size in brackets)

56 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 White 2 piece Kookaburra Red 2 piece Kookaburra Club Special Test 142g (or white Match 142g (or red 4 piece Cricket Balls to be used 4 piece Kookaburra Club Kookaburra Club Match 142g if Match 142g if agreed to by the agreed to by the Captains) Captains) Called if the ball passes the batter outside the marking on the Wides crease 75cm on either team of the stumps No balls as per Laws of the Game Bouncers None permitted. Shall be called No Ball Minimum players required 7 7 No player named in the WNCL squad or in a WBBL squad (published on the Cricket ACT website) may play in the local Women’s competitions without written approval from the High Player restrictions Performance Manager at Cricket ACT. Requests for approval must be made in writing at least three days prior to the match in question, clearly stating the reasons for the request and outlining the proposed ‘role’ that player will play in the game.

LAW 1 (THE PLAYERS) towards awards at the end of the season. e) A minimum of (7) seven players registered LAW 1 shall apply with the following provisions and with that club are required for a team to additions: take the field. The sharing of fielders and 1.1 NUMBER OF PLAYERS use of players from other clubs is strongly a) The Women’s Competition is an eleven encouraged to ensure that there are 11 (11) players per team competition. A team fielders on the field of play. may consist of up to 14 players. Only 11 1.2 QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS players are allowed to be on the field at a) General any one time whilst the opposition team is batting. Refer to Section 2.1. b) The sharing of players between the two b) Competitions teams involved in a scheduled match i) No player shall register with more is permitted by mutual consent of the than one CACT Premier Club in any Captains, if any team is unable to field one season in either of the Women’s a full team. The opposing team is NOT Premier Cricket Competition obligated to share players, however it is (comprising the Lynne O’Meara in the best interests of the competition Premiership Cup and the Glenda if all games go ahead as scheduled. The Hall Shield), unless the prior written umpire(s) needs to be informed that permission of the CACT has been players will be shared in that game and granted. their names clearly marked on the team ii) Players taking part in the Women’s sheets. Competition must be a minimum of c) Extra players from other teams (not from 14 years old as at midnight on 31 the 2 teams involved in the scheduled August prior to the cricket season in match) may also be shared. A written question. request for permission to share players in iii) Written application for the inclusion this situation MUST be received by CACT of a player who will be under the by 5.00pm on Thursday prior to the match minimum 14 years must be received in question. by CACT from the club, with reasons d) These shared players will take full part in for the request, by 5.00pm on the the game as members of that team and Tuesday prior to the player’s first all statistics for those players will count game. Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 57 c) Use of an ineligible player this noted against their names on i) Where a player participates in any the team sheet by the umpires. The match while ineligible, the team game in question will therefore NOT concerned may be regarded as count towards eligibility for the finals having lost the match in which that for these players. player has participated, and may vi) An abandoned match, where no forfeit any points gained. play has been possible, CANNOT be ii) The opposing team may be awarded counted towards finals eligibility. the match and the maximum number vii) A no-result match, where at least one of points gained by any team in that ball has been bowled, can be counted round. towards finals eligibility. iii) Where the team concerned gained no viii) In the case of a forfeited match, the points from the match, 4 points may team that is forfeiting the match be deducted. cannot count that match towards d) Eligibility for finals series their finals eligibility for any player in that team. Their opposition may i) A player may not play in a finals count the match towards their finals series match (semi-finals or final) in eligibility, providing that the team list the Women’s Competition unless that is entered promptly on to MyCricket player has played 4 or more matches and also emailed to the Premier for that club. Cricket Operations Manager by ii) Matches played in either format may 12.00pm of the Monday following the be counted towards eligibility for scheduled match. either the Glenda Hall Shield or the 1.4 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT – THE BATTER Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup. Any player who is under 18 years on the day 1.3 LAW 1.2 (NOMINATION OF PLAYERS) of the match in question should wear a helmet, Law 1.2 shall be replaced as follows: including grill, at all times while batting. It a) Exchange of Team Sheets is the responsibility of the Captain to ensure this rule is enforced. The use of helmets by all i) Each captain, before tossing, must batters is strongly recommended. give to the umpire a team list of up to 14 players and no alteration may 1.5 ATTIRE OF PLAYERS be made without the express consent a) While on the field of play, players must of the opposing Captain. If a Captain wear correct cricket attire (as approved by is unavailable at that time, a deputy CACT and identical for all team members), shall nominate the players and toss which shall consist of white or coloured for choice of innings, as set out in long cricket pants, shorts or culottes and Law 1 (The Players) and Law 12 white or coloured club shirts. (Innings). b) Advertising logos on players clothing are ii) Team sheets shall be provided by permitted, subject to the guidelines and Cricket ACT. Underage players (U17, prior approval of CACT. U15, U14 and U13) should be clearly c) For approval of advertising logos, written marked on the team sheets provided. application must be made to CACT no less iii) All team lists should be handed to the than 14 days prior to display of the new umpire prior to the commencement logos. of play. d) All batters and bowlers must wear spiked iv) The failure or refusal of a Captain footwear when playing on turf pitches to or her deputy to exchange their protect the turf pitches and to assist in the team list prior to the toss renders prevention of injury to players. The spikes the offending team liable to being must be made of suitable rigid material considered by the CACT to have and be located on at least the front part of conceded the game. the sole of the footwear. v) Players nominated, but who were e) Individuals may be granted permission not present at the game, shall have 58 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 to play in unspiked footwear on turf PRESENT pitches upon written application to CACT, a) Where only one CACT appointed umpire accompanied by the relevant medical is present, only that umpire shall officiate certificate. This must be received by at the bowler’s end, unless a Level 1 (or 5.00pm on Tuesday prior to the player’s higher) accredited umpire is available to first game in unspiked footwear. stand with that umpire. f) Unapproved logos are not to be covered b) Subject to Law 3 (The Umpires), that with sticking plaster or other material. umpire shall be the sole judge of the Umpires may request that players remove fitness of the ground, weather and light such covering. Refusal to comply with for play. an umpire’s request may result in further disciplinary action. c) The position of square leg umpire shall be filled by mutual agreement between the g) Head dress shall be protective helmets, Captains and umpire. In the event that white hats or an authorized club hat or cap. agreement cannot be reached, the umpire h) Thigh pads and other protective equipment shall appoint a suitable person to fill this other than helmets, pads and gloves must position. be worn under the player’s clothing. 3.3 NO CACT APPOINTED UMPIRE PRESENT i) The wearing of representative attire (shirts, a) Where no CACT appointed umpire is hats, caps or helmets) during club games present, the Captains shall mutually is not permitted and it is the responsibility appoint umpires from either players or of the team Captains to enforce this. The non-players available at the time. umpires shall note this in their report. b) The Captains shall be the final judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and light LAW 2 (SUBSTITUTES AND RUNNERS) for play. Law 2 shall apply subject to the following: 3.4 LAW 3.8 (FITNESS OF GROUND, WEATHER AND LIGHT) LAW 2.5 (Fielder absent or leaving the field) and LAW 2.6 (Player returning without permission) shall be Law 3.8 shall apply subject to the following: replaced by the following: a) Artificial Lighting 2.1 INTERCHANGE OF FIELDERS The use of artificial lighting to supplement Interchange of fielders named in the team natural daylight, in any match, is not as defined in Playing Condition 1.1(a) is permitted, unless by prior written permitted, providing no playing time is arrangement with CACT. wasted. This interchange should only take b) Lightning 40-30-30 Rule place at the end of an over or during a break in i) Play shall cease immediately, in the play. The umpire(s) should be informed that a event that a lightning flash is followed player interchange is occurring. by thunder less than 40 seconds later. Play shall not resume until 30 LAW 3 (THE UMPIRES) minutes after the last lightning flash. ii) Immediately following the Law 3 shall apply subject to the deletion of Law 3.2 suspension of play, persons may (Change of umpire) and amendment of Law 3.1 enter the field of play in order to lay (appointment and attendance) as follows: pitch covers. However, no person 3.1 TWO CACT APPOINTED UMPIRES PRESENT may remain on, or enter, the field of play in the event a lightning flash a) Where two CACT appointed umpires are is followed by thunder less than 30 present, they shall officiate together for the seconds later (where the thunder is duration of play. within 30 seconds), or for 30 minutes b) Subject to Law 3 (The Umpires), those thereafter. ALL players, officials and umpires shall be the sole judges of the other participants shall remain off the fitness of the ground, weather and light field of play for the duration of the for play. period that play is suspended under 3.2 ONLY ONE CACT APPOINTED UMPIRE this Playing Condition. Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 59 c) The Pitch and Ground Preparation CREASES) shall apply. i) The host club is solely responsible for the preparation of the pitch and LAW 10 (PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ground to the best possible standard PLAYING AREA) shall apply. prior to the commencement of play. LAW 11 (COVERING THE PITCH) ii) In the event that the pitch or ground is deemed by the umpires unsuitable Law 11 shall not apply for synthetic pitches. If pitch or dangerous for play at the covers are available for use on turf grounds they should scheduled time for commencement be used in accordance with the Laws of Cricket. of play, the host club shall take reasonable steps to make the pitch and/or ground playable as soon as is LAW 12 (INNINGS) reasonably practicable. Law 12 shall apply, subject to each team being limited iii) If the pitch or ground is unable to to one innings. be made suitable for play, in the judgment of the umpires, then the match shall be abandoned and the LAW 13 (THE FOLLOW-ON) shall not apply. reasons duly noted on the umpires report and the situation investigated LAW 14 (DECLARATION AND FORFEITURE) shall not by CACT if required. apply. d) Rain LAW 15 (INTERVALS) After an interval or interruption, subject to the other provisions of Law 3.9, play will Law 15 shall apply subject to the following: resume unless the umpire(s) agree that 15.1 DURATION OF INTERVALS conditions are or have become unsuitable Twenty20 or dangerous. a) The interval between innings is 15 e) Responsibilities of Umpires minutes, calculated from the end of the Subject to Law 3 (The Umpires) and innings of the team batting first. Playing Condition 3, ACTA appointed b) The interval may be reduced to 10 minutes umpires are the final judges of the fitness if playing time is lost due to light, weather of the pitch and ground for play at any or other circumstances. time. 40 over c) The interval is 30 minutes and commences LAW 4 (THE SCORERS) shall apply. from the end of the innings of the team LAW 5 (THE BALL) batting first. d) The interval can be reduced to 20 minutes Law 5 shall apply subject to the following: if 60 minutes or more playing time has 5.1 LAW 5.3 (NEW BALL) been lost. Each team shall have a new ball for the start of e) The interval may also be reduced (to no their innings. less than 20 minutes) should the umpires apply the slow over rates penalty as set out 5.2 LAW 5.6 (SPECIFICATIONS) in Playing Condition 22.1. Refer to Summary of Playing Conditions on f) No interval is to be taken if there is no play page 56. before 2.55pm. 15.2 INTERVALS FOR DRINKS LAW 6 (THE BAT) shall apply. Shall be subject to the following: LAW 7 (THE PITCH) shall apply. a) No drinks intervals are scheduled in Twenty20 games. In the event of extreme LAW 8 (THE WICKETS) shall apply. heat, umpires and captains may agree to take a drinks interval. LAW 9 (THE BOWLING, POPPING AND RETURN 60 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 b) In 40 over games, one drinks interval shall e) Where the number of overs to be received be taken during each innings, and taken by each team is reduced, the finishing time after 75 minutes of play. In the event of for the innings of the team batting first extreme heat, umpires and captains may shall be rescheduled. agree on additional drinks breaks. 16.3 PLAYING TIME LOST AFTER THE INNINGS OF c) In 40 over games, umpires shall call for THE TEAM BATTING FIRST (TWENTY20) drinks, giving one over’s notice of drinks a) For any time lost after the completion of break to the Captains of both teams. the innings of the team batting first, the d) An individual player may be given a drink number of overs to be received by the either on the boundary edge or at the fall team batting second will be unaffected for of a wicket on the field provided no playing the first (aggregate) 60 minutes of playing time is wasted. No other drinks may be time lost, and then reduced, or further taken on the field without permission reduced, at the rate of 1 over per 3.75 from the umpires. Batters may request minutes of scheduled playing time lost, permission from the umpires for a drink, subject to Playing Condition 16.3(c). provided there is no undue delay in play. b) Where the innings of the team batting Any player taking drinks onto the field second commences prior to scheduled or should be attired appropriately. rescheduled interval time, any reduction of overs shall not commence until the LAW 16 (START OF PLAY, CESSATION OF PLAY) loss of playing time equivalent to that by which that innings commenced prior to the Glenda Hall Shield Twenty20 games interval, in addition to the up to 60 minutes of playing time provided by for by Playing 16.1 PLAYING HOURS (TWENTY20) Condition 22.3(b). Scheduled playing time for the Glenda Hall c) Where it is not possible for the team Shield Twenty20 games is 75 minutes per playing second to have the opportunity to innings with a 15 minute interval between bat for the same number of overs as the innings. Playing hours are from 1.15pm to team batting first, the overs to be bowled 4.00pm. shall be reduced at the rate of 16 overs per 16.2 PLAYING TIME LOST BEFORE OR DURING hour, for the time lost. THE INNINGS OF THE TEAM BATTING FIRST d) Incomplete or fractions of overs are (TWENTY20) ignored. a) To constitute a match, each team must e) The scheduled finishing time is to be have the opportunity to bat for at least 5 adjusted by the period of time lost, up to a overs, subject to the innings not being maximum of 60 minutes. completed earlier. f) If playing time is lost after the scheduled b) Up to 60 minutes of extra time is available finishing time, the deduction is continued at the end of the day’s play, if required to or commenced at the same rate. make up any time lost due to rain or other delays (latest finish time 5.00pm). Lyne O’Meara 40 over games c) If the commencement of play is delayed, or 16.4 PLAYING HOURS (40 OVER) there are any interruptions to the innings Scheduled playing time for the Lynne of the team batting first, the number of O’Meara Premiership Cup 40 over games is overs to be received by each team shall from 12.30pm to 6.00pm (150 minutes per be unaffected for the first 60 (aggregate) innings). minutes of time lost (as extra time of 60 16.5 PLAYING TIME LOST BEFORE OR DURING minutes is available). THE INNINGS OF THE TEAM BATTING FIRST d) Where more than 60 minutes of playing (40 OVER) time is lost before or during the innings a) To constitute a match, each team must of the team batting first, the number of have the opportunity to bat for at least 15 overs to be received by each team shall overs, subject to the innings not being be reduced one over for every by 7.5 completed earlier. minutes of playing time lost in excess of 60 minutes b) Up to 60 minutes of extra time is available Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 61 at the end of the day’s play, if required to 16.7 LATE STARTS make up any time lost due to rain or other Umpires are to note in their match reports any delays (latest finish time 7.00pm). late start to play and the reason for the delay. c) If the commencement of play is delayed, or 16.8 LOSS OF ENTIRE DAY’S PLAY OR GROUND there are any interruptions to the innings CLOSED of the team batting first, the number of overs to be received by each team shall Where there is no play on the scheduled day of be unaffected for the first 60 (aggregate) a match, the home club must STILL complete minutes of time lost (as extra time of 60 and submit to CACT a match report setting out minutes is available). the reasons why play was not possible. d) Where more than 60 minutes of playing A match CANNOT be re-scheduled. time is lost before or during the innings 16.9 LAW 16.6, LAW 16.7 AND LAW 16.8 (LAST of the team batting first, the number of HOUR OF THE MATCH) shall not apply. overs to be received by each team shall LAW 17 (PRACTICE ON THE FIELD) shall NOT apply. be reduced one over for every by 7.2 minutes of playing time lost in excess of LAW 18 (SCORING RUNS) shall apply. 60 minutes. e) Where the number of overs to be received LAW 19 (BOUNDARIES) by each team is reduced, incomplete or Law 19 shall apply subject to the following: fractions of overs are to be ignored. 19.1 THE BOUNDARY OF THE FIELD OF PLAY f) The scheduled finishing time is to be adjusted by the period of time lost, up to a The boundary shall be 50 metres, measured maximum of 60 minutes. from the middle stump at either end of the pitch, with two semi-circles drawn at each end g) If playing time is lost after the scheduled of the pitch. The ends of the semi-circles shall finishing time, the deduction is continued be joined to the by straight line drawn on the or commenced at the same rate. field on the same team of the pitch. 16.6 PLAYING TIME LOST AFTER THE INNINGS OF THE TEAM BATTING SECOND (40 OVER) LAW 20 (LOST BALL) shall apply. a) For any time lost after the completion of the innings of the team batting first, the LAW 21 (THE RESULT) number of overs to be received by the team batting second will be unaffected for Law 21 shall apply subject to the following: the first (aggregate) 60 minutes of playing time lost, and then reduced, or further 21.1 COMPETITION POINTS reduced, at the rate of one over per 3.6 a) Points shall be awarded for results gained, minutes of scheduled playing time lost, as follows: subject to Playing Condition 16.6(c). Glenda Hall Shield Twenty20 b) Where the innings of the team batting second commences prior to scheduled or Win 2 rescheduled interval time, any reduction Loss 0 of overs shall not commence until the Match abandoned - draw 1 loss of playing time equivalent to that by which that innings commenced prior to the Bye 0 interval, in addition to the up to 60 minutes Tie 1 of playing time provided for in 16.5(f). Forfeit -1 c) Where it is not possible for the team batting second to have the opportunity to Forfeit win (max points gained by any team in 2 bat for the same number of overs as the that round) team batting first, the overs to be bowled shall be reduced at the rate of 16.75 overs per hour, for the time lost. d) Incomplete or fractions of overs are ignored. 62 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 Lyne O’Meara Cup 40 Over through injury) DOES NOT constitute a fall of wicket. Win 4 Note: In 2015-2016, players are permitted Loss 0 to bat for unlimited runs in rounds 4 to 8 Match abandoned - draw 2 of the 40 over competition). d) In any match in which both teams have Bye 0 had the opportunity to bat for the same Tie 2 number of overs, the team scoring the Forfeit -2 highest number of runs wins. e) A match shall cease when the team batting Forfeit win (max points gained by any team in 2 second: that round) i) Passes the total of the team batting first; or b) The result of a match may be a tie, ii) Is dismissed (10 wickets have fallen, regardless of the number of wickets lost regardless of the number of players by the team batting last. In addition, the in the team); or innings of the team batting second shall be deemed completed when the scheduled iii) Receives its maximum number of overs have been bowled, subject to 22.2 overs, with due regard for Playing (c). Conditions 22.2(c). c) Any team that receives a bye shall not be f) A result in Twenty20 games, can only be awarded any points in that round. achieved in a match if each team has had the opportunity to bat for a minimum of 5 21.2 MATCH RESULT overs regardless of whether either or both a) In the Women’s Competition, an innings teams had been dismissed (10 wickets) shall close at the fall of 10 wickets, or 20 in fewer than 5 overs. A match shall be overs (Twenty20 games) or 40 overs (40 declared a draw or no result if both teams over games) (or less as determined by have not had the opportunity to bat for a 16.2, 16.3, 16.5 and 16.6 in a delayed or minimum of 5 overs. rain affected match). g) In any match in which both teams b) The dismissed batters are permitted to have had the opportunity to bat for a bat a second time commencing with the minimum of 5 overs, but have not had the lowest scoring batter, then the second opportunity to bat for the same number lowest scoring batter (and if they are of overs the result shall be calculated the same score it will be the batter with according to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern the least balls faced) and then in batting method in determining results if, due to order from bottom to top), until all team suspension of play after the start of the members have batted. A batter must match, the number of overs in the innings leave the field once dismissed, rather than of either team has to be revised to a lesser batting again immediately. The fall of 10 number than originally allotted. wickets is the end of the innings regardless Application of Duckworth-Lewis-Stern is of how many batters bat a second time. to be in accordance with ICC instructions c) Batters MUST retire upon reaching a which can be found at www.cricketact. personal score of 50 (or after the scoring com.au/files/duckworth-lewis.pdf. shot that takes them past 50 runs). Batters DLS 1 or a later version that may be may be retired without penalty at the distributed after this Handbook is discretion of the batting team captain. published is to be used. Where computer Retired batters may also bat a second time support is not available, standard edition once the dismissed batters have had a 5.1 is to be used. second opportunity, similarly commencing with the lowest scoring retired batter, The Resource Table for this is at Appendix then the next lowest score and so on. A C on an over by over basis (identical to batter cannot be retired a second time. that generated by the above parameters). A retirement (compulsory, voluntary or h) A result in 40 over games can only be

Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 63 achieved in a match if each team has had average runs scored against that the opportunity to bat for a minimum of team per over throughout the 15 overs, regardless of whether either or competition. both teams had been dismissed in fewer (Net Run Rate = Runs Scored/Overs than 15 overs. A match shall be declared Faced minus Runs Conceded/Overs no result if both teams have not had the Bowled) opportunity to bat for a minimum of 15 overs. ii) A team that is dismissed shall be deemed to have faced the maximum i) In any match in which both teams have number of overs allowed in that had the opportunity to bat for a minimum match. of 15 overs, but have not had the opportunity to bat for the same number d) Finals Series — Two Team & Four Team of overs the result shall be calculated Final Series Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method is to The format for the Finals Series shall be be used in determining results if, due to as follows: suspension of play after the start of the i) In the T20 Competition, the top 2 match, the number of overs in the innings teams will play off in the Grand Final. of either team has to be revised to a lesser There are no semi-finals. In the number than originally allotted. 40 Over Competition, the 2 teams Application of Duckworth-Lewis-Stern is finishing first and fourth on the to be in accordance with ICC instructions premiership table shall play in the which can be found at www.cricketact. first semi-final. The 2 teams finishing com.au/files/duckworth-lewis.pdf. second and third on the premiership DLS 1 or a later version that may be table shall play in the second semi- distributed after this Handbook is final. published is to be used. Where computer ii) If no results are achieved in the semi- support is not available, standard edition finals, the higher placed teams shall 5.1 is to be used. advance to the Grand Final. The Resource Table for this is at Appendix iii) If either of the semi-finals results in C on an over by over basis (identical to a tie, the higher placed team shall that generated by the above parameters). progress to the Grand Final. 21.3 PREMIERSHIP POINTS iv) The winners of the two semi-finals Cricket ACT shall maintain separate shall play in the Grand Final. premiership tables of each of the Women’s v) CACT will determine the venues and Competitions. format for the finals matches. a) Points gained and lost in all preliminary vi) If no result is achieved in the Grand rounds of the Twenty20 competition shall Final of either competition, the higher count towards positions in the Glenda Hall placed team shall be declared the Shield premiership table. Premiers. b) Points gained and lost in all preliminary vii) If the Grand Final finishes in a tie rounds of the 40 over competition shall in either competition, the 2 teams count towards positions in the Lynne figuring in that tie will be declared O’Meara Premiership Cup premiership Joint Premiers. table. viii) Other matches (in lieu of finals) c) Where two or more teams have an equal between teams that finish below number of competition points at the the top 2 or 4 places may be conclusion of the preliminary rounds, a scheduled by CACT, under conditions team with a higher Net Run Rate shall determined by CACT at the time. occupy a higher relative position. 21.4 MATCH REPORT, PREMIER CRICKET i) A team’s Net Run Rate is calculated FACILITATION REPORT AND CAPTAIN’S by deducting from the average CONFIDENTIAL REPORT ON UMPIRES runs per over scored by that team a) The Home Captain (first named team in the throughout the competition, the draw) must submit a Match Score Sheet to 64 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 the Competition Administrator Ben Ryan a) The opposing team shall receive the ([email protected]) and to The maximum points gained in other round Canberra Times (sport@canberratimes. matches. If all other matches in that round com.au) by 7:00pm on the day of the were abandoned, NO points shall be match. If the match is scored using the awarded. MyCricket Scorer Application, the scores b) Any team forfeiting a T20 match in the must be loaded onto the MyCricket system Women’s Competition shall have 1 point by 7pm on the day of the match and the deducted from their competition points Match Score Sheet does not need to be and 2 points for a 40 over match. submitted. The home club must enter the scores on MyCricket by noon on the c) It is the responsibility of the forfeiting team Tuesday following. to notify CACT, the Captain of the opposing team and the umpires of their intention to b) Captains of both teams involved in the forfeit. match are expected to complete the Premier Cricket Facilitation Report with the d) Teams involved in a forfeited match are officiating umpire(s) immediately following strongly encouraged to play a ‘friendly’ the match. This report will be submitted match with all available players if at all to CACT by the umpire(s). If there are possible. no umpires present both captains are to 21.7 WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COMPETITION complete a Ground Report – No Umpires a) In the event that any team withdraws from and the Home Captain must submit the the competition, any points scored against report to Ben Ryan (ben.ryan@cricketact. that team shall be disregarded. Individual com.au) by noon on the Tuesday after the performances against that team will be match. counted with respect to season awards c) Captains of both teams are expected and career statistics to forward to Ben Ryan (ben.ryan@ b) In the event that a team withdraws from a cricketact.com.au) by noon on the Tuesday competition, any member of that team who following each match, a correctly and fully wishes to continue playing may register completed Captain’s Confidential Report with another club prior to the first game on Umpires. with the new club, (regardless of 2.1(b) Alternatively, the report can also be (i)), after written application to CACT completed on the MyCricket system by outlining the reasons for the request. noon on the Tuesday following the match. LAW 22 (THE OVER) 21.5 LAW 21.8 (CORRECTNESS OF RESULT) Law 22 shall apply subject to the following: a) Where the scores of the match are in dispute, the Captains must hand to 22.1 MAXIMUM LENGTH OF OVER the umpire(s) the scorebooks at the No over shall last more than 8 deliveries, conclusion of the match. The umpires regardless of the number of sundries bowled. must forward the scorebooks to CACT 22.2 QUOTA OF OVERS – TWENTY20 GAMES within 3 days of the dispute. a) Each team shall bat for a maximum of 20 b) If there are no CACT appointed umpires at overs, unless dismissed earlier (10 wickets the match, each Captain shall forward their constitutes an innings as outlined in 21.2) teams’ scorebook to CACT within 3 days of and provided there is no loss of playing the dispute. time. c) CACT will appoint an independent b) A team that has lost 10 wickets shall be adjudicator to confirm the result of the deemed to have received its maximum game. quota of overs. 21.6 FORFEITS c) When the team batting first is dismissed, Every effort should be made to ensure that all the team batting second shall be entitled to games go ahead as scheduled. bat for its maximum quota of overs. If a team is unable to field a team as defined d) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the in Rule 1.1(e) in a match for any reason, the required number of overs by the scheduled following shall apply: time for cessation of the session, play Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 65 shall continue until the required number of time for cessation of the session, play overs has been bowled. The interval shall shall continue until the required number of not be extended (but must be a minimum overs has been bowled. The interval shall of 10 minutes). The team batting second not be extended (but must be a minimum shall only be entitled to receive the same of 20 minutes). The team batting second number of overs that had been bowled at shall only be entitled to receive the same the scheduled cessation of play. number of overs that had been bowled As an example: At the scheduled at the scheduled cessation of play (see completion time, Team A has bowled only example above). 18.2 overs (considered as 19 overs) to e) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the Team B. Team A then has only 19 overs in required number of overs by the scheduled which to achieve the target score set by time for cessation of the session, play Team B in their full 20 overs. shall continue until the required number e) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the of overs has been bowled PLUS one required number of overs by the scheduled additional over for every over not time for cessation of the session, play commenced at the scheduled cessation shall continue until the required number time, or a result is achieved (see example of overs has been bowled PLUS one above). additional over for every over not f) If the CACT appointed umpire(s) determine commenced at the scheduled cessation that any shortfall in the required number of time, or a result is achieved. overs to be bowled was reasonable on the As an example: At the scheduled part of the fielding team, then the penalty completion time, Team B bowling second applied shall be equal to the shortfall in has bowled 17.3 overs (considered to be the number of overs that the umpires 18 overs for this rule). They then continue determine were due to unreasonable bowling to complete the 20 overs PLUS delays. another 2 overs on top of that (22 in total) 22.4 LOSS OF PLAYING TIME – TWENTY20 AND to compensate the batting team for slow 40 OVER GAMES bowling rates. The team batting second a) The object shall always be to re-arrange then has 22 overs to achieve the target the number of overs, so that both teams score. have the opportunity to bat for the same f) If the CACT appointed umpire(s) determine number of overs. that any shortfall in the required number of b) The finishing time shall be re-scheduled overs to be bowled was reasonable on the by the amount of playing time lost, up to a part of the fielding team, then the penalty maximum of 60 minutes. applied shall be equal to the shortfall in the number of overs that the umpires c) The calculation of the number of overs to determine were due to unreasonable be bowled shall be based on an average delays. rate of 16 overs per hour in the total playing time available. If a reduction g) If no official umpires are present, then NO in the number of overs is required, any penalties shall be applied. recalculation must not cause the match to 22.3 QUOTA OF OVERS – 40 OVER GAMES be rescheduled to finish earlier than the a) Each team shall bat for a maximum of rescheduled finishing time. The time may 40 overs, unless dismissed earlier, and be extended to allow for one extra over for provided there is no loss of playing time. both teams to be added if required. b) A team that is dismissed shall be deemed d) The team batting second shall not bat for to have received its maximum quota of a greater number of overs than the team overs. batting first, unless the team batting first has been dismissed in fewer than the c) When the team batting first is dismissed, calculated number of overs. the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for its maximum quota of overs. e) Incomplete or fractions of overs are ignored. d) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled 22.5 MAXIMUM OVERS PER BOWLER – 66 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 TWENTY20 GAMES each bowler’s limit is concerned. a) No bowler shall bowl more than four (4) of 22.6 MAXIMUM OVERS PER BOWLER – 40 OVER the total overs allowed in an innings. In a GAMES delayed or interrupted match, where overs a) No bowler shall bowl more than eight (8) are reduced for either or both teams, no of the total overs allowed in an innings. bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of In a delayed or interrupted match, where the total overs allowed. Restrictions shall overs are reduced for either or both teams, be varied according to Table 6 below. no bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total overs allowed. Match length Minimum Over number of distribution b) If the total overs are not divisible by five, bowlers (max overs per one additional over is allowed to the bowler) maximum number per bowler to make up the balance. 20 5 5 x 4 overs c) In the event of a bowler being unable to 19 5 4 x 4 overs complete an over, another bowler shall 1 x 3 overs bowl the remaining balls. Such part of 18 5 3 x 4 overs an over will count as a full over insofar as 2 x 3 overs each bowler’s limit is concerned. 17 5 2 x 4 overs 22.7 RESTRICTION OF UNDERAGE BOWLERS 3 x 3 overs a) In Twenty20 games, no medium pace or faster bowler (broadly defined by one 16 5 1 x 4 overs or both umpires as those to whom the 4 x 3 overs wicketkeeper would normally stand back) 15 5 5 x 3 overs shall be permitted to bowl more than the 14 5 4 x 3 overs number of overs in a spell and the number 1 x 2 overs of overs in a day as set out in the Table 7 below: (Note that these numbers will 13 5 3 x 3 overs mainly apply if the player is playing more 2 x 2 overs than one T20 in a day). 12 5 2 x 3 overs Min. break 3 x 2 overs Age Max. overs Max. overs between (at 31 Aug) in a spell in a day 11 5 1 x 3 overs spells 4 x 2 overs No Over 19 6 12 10 5 5 x 2 overs restrictions 9 5 4 x 2 overs No Under 19 6 12 1 x 1 over restrictions 8 5 3 x 2 overs Under 17 6 12 30 minutes 2 x 1 overs Under 15 5 10 30 minutes 7 5 2 x 2 overs 3 x 1 overs Under 14 4 8 30 minutes 6 5 1 x 2 overs Under 13 4 8 30 minutes 4 x 1 over 5 5 5 x 1 overs b) In 40 over games, no medium pace or faster bowler (broadly defined by one or both umpires as those to whom the b) There must be a minimum of 5 bowlers wicketkeeper would normally stand back) used in the game. shall be permitted to bowl more than the c) In the event of a bowler being unable to number of overs in a spell and the number complete an over, another bowler shall of overs in a day’s play as set out in the bowl the remaining balls. Such part of an Table 8 below: over will count as a full over insofar as Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 67 from the time of the change and any Min. break Age Max. overs Max. overs spin overs bowled prior to the change between (at 31 Aug) in a spell in a day shall not be counted in the current spells spell or in the daily limit. No Over 19 8 8 iii) It is the responsibility of the fielding restrictions Captain to ensure that this playing No condition is upheld. The umpires Under 19 8 8 restrictions and scorers will assist in maintaining records to enable enforcement of this Under 17 6 8 30 minutes playing condition. Under 15 5 8 30 minutes iv) If the umpires become aware of a Under 14 4 8 30 minutes breach in this playing condition, when the ball is dead, they shall Under 13 4 8 30 minutes direct the Captain to take the bowler off immediately. If applicable, the c) Length of break over shall be completed by another i) The minimum rest period between bowler who shall have neither bowled spells for medium or fast bowlers will the previous over nor be allowed to be 30 minutes. bowl the next over. ii) A bowler who has bowled a spell of LAW 23 (DEAD BALL) shall apply. fewer than the maximum number LAW 24 (NO BALL) shall apply. of overs as set out in Tables 7 and 8, may resume bowling prior LAW 25 (WIDE BALL) to completion of the minimum rest period , however this will be Law 25 shall apply, with the following changes: considered as an extension of the 25.1 JUDGING A WIDE same spell and the limit of overs in the total spell shall still apply. A ball shall be called Wide if it passes outside Following the completion of the spell, the Wide markings on the bowling crease, the normal break between spells will 75cm on either team of the stumps. apply, and the break within the spell LAW 26 (BYE AND LEG BYE) shall apply. is disregarded. iii) Breaks between spells includes LAW 27 (APPEALS) shall apply. the time taken for intervals and interruptions to play. LAW 28 (THE WICKET IS DOWN) shall apply. iv) A partially completed over shall LAW 29 (BATSMAN OUT OF HIS GROUND) shall constitute 1 over for the purposes of apply. calculating the bowler’s spell. v) On days where more than 1 game LAW 30 (BOWLED) shall apply. is played, these restrictions apply across the whole day and Captains LAW 31 (TIMED OUT) shall apply. are responsible for ensuring that LAW 32 (CAUGHT) shall apply. these restrictions are enforced. d) Change in bowling type – where a bowler LAW 33 (HANDLED THE BALL) shall apply. changes between medium pace or faster and spin bowling during a day’s play. LAW 34 (HIT THE BALL TWICE) shall apply. i) If a bowler begins with medium (or faster) bowling, the bowler is subject LAW 35 (HIT WICKET) shall apply. to this playing condition throughout LAW 36 (LEG BEFORE WICKET) shall apply. the day’s play. ii) If a bowler begins with spin bowling LAW 37 (OBSTRUCTING THE FIELD) shall apply. and changes to medium pace (or faster) the playing condition applies LAW 38 (RUN OUT) shall apply. 68 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 LAW 39 (STUMPED) shall apply. shall repeat the procedure in 42.1(c) and advise the bowler that this is her last LAW 40 (THE WICKET-KEEPER) shall apply. warning. f) Should there be a further instance by the LAW 41 (THE FIELDER) same bowler in that innings, the umpire Law 41 shall apply subject to the following: shall call and signal No Ball and when the ball is dead, instruct the Captain to take the 41.1 FIELDING RESTRICTIONS bowler off immediately. If necessary, the a) At the instant of delivery, there shall be no over may be completed by another bowler, more than 5 fielders on the leg side. who shall neither have bowled the previous b) No fielder may field in a position in front of over or part thereof nor be allowed to bowl the wicket, within 10 metres of the striker. the next over. c) Other fielding restrictions will apply. Refer g) This rule is not a substitute for Law 42.6 to Summary of the Rules Table on page (Dangerous and Unfair Bowling) that 56. umpires may apply at any time. d) In the event of an infringement of 41.1(a) 42.2 LAW 42.6(B) BOWLING OF HIGH FULL or (b), the umpire shall call and signal No PITCHED Ball. Law 42.6(B) shall be replaced by the following: 41.2 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT – THE FIELDER a) Any delivery (regardless of the pace at The use of helmets for all wicket-keepers which it is bowled) which passes or would standing up to the stumps is strongly have passed on the full above waist height recommended. of the striker standing upright at the crease shall be a No ball. LAW 42 (FAIR AND UNFAIR PLAY) b) Any delivery which passes or would have Law 42 shall apply subject to the following: passed on the full above waist height of the striker standing upright at the crease 42.1 LAW 42.6(A) BOWLING OF FAST, SHORT is deemed dangerous and unfair if, in PITCHED DELIVERIES the opinion of the bowler’s end umpire, a) A bowler shall not be allowed to bowl any it is likely to inflict physical injury on the fast, short pitched delivery. striker. b) A fast short pitched delivery is defined as a c) In the event of a bowler bowling a ball which, after pitching, passes or would dangerous and unfair, high, full pitched have passed above shoulder height of ball as defined in 42.2 (b), the umpire at the batter standing upright in her normal the bowler’s end shall in the first instance, guard position at the crease, but not call and signal No Ball and when the ball clearly above her head. is dead, caution the bowler and issue a c) Either umpire shall call and signal No Ball. first and final warning. The umpire shall In addition, when the ball is dead, the inform the other umpire, the Captain of the umpire shall caution the bowler, inform the fielding team and the batters at the wicket Captain of the fielding team, the batter at of what has occurred. the wicket and the other umpire of what d) Should there be a further instance by the has occurred. This caution shall then apply same bowler in that innings, the umpire throughout the Innings. shall call and signal No Ball and when the d) In addition, for the purpose of this playing ball is dead direct the captain to take the condition, a fast, short pitched ball that bowler off immediately. If necessary, the passes clearly above head height of the over shall be completed by another bowler, batter shall be called and signaled a Wide who shall neither have bowled the previous Ball. In this instance the umpire shall over, nor be allowed to bowl the next over caution the bowler in accordance with or part thereof. The umpire shall inform 42.1(c). the other umpire, the captain of the fielding e) If there is a second instance of the bowler team and the batters at the wicket of what being No Balled for bowling a fast, short has occurred. pitched in the same innings the umpire e) The bowler taken off shall not be allowed Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 69 to bowl again in that innings. Law 42.8 shall be replaced by the following: 42.3 DANGEROUS AND UNFAIR BOWLING – If the umpire considers that a high full pitch ACTION BY THE UMPIRE ball which is deemed dangerous and unfair Shall be replaced by the following: (under 42.2(b)) was deliberately bowled, then the first and final warning shall be dispensed Regardless of any action taken by the umpire with. as a result of a breach of 42.1, 42.2 and 42.4 the following shall apply at any time during The umpire at the bowler’s end shall: the match. a) Call and signal No Ball, and when the a) The bowling of fast short pitched balls is ball is dead direct the Captain to take the unfair if, in the opinion of the umpire at the bowler off immediately. bowler’s end (considering their repetition b) If necessary, the over shall be completed and taking into account their length, height by another bowler, who shall neither have and direction) they are likely to inflict bowled the previous over, nor be allowed physical injury on the striker, irrespective to bowl the next over or part thereof. The of the protective clothing and equipment umpire shall inform the other umpire, the they may be wearing. The relative skill captain of the fielding team and the batters of the striker shall also be taken into at the wicket of what has occurred. consideration. c) The bowler taken off shall not be allowed b) In the event of such unfair bowling, to bowl again in that innings. the umpire shall adopt the following 42.5 ACTION BY THE UMPIRES FOR DANGEROUS procedure: AND UNFAIR BOWLING i) In the first instance the umpire shall Cumulative cautions and warnings will not call and signal No Ball and when the apply and each different form of dangerous ball is dead, caution the bowler and and unfair bowling will be treated separately in inform the other umpire, the captain the caution and warning process as defined in of the fielding team and the batters of 42.1, 42.2, 42.3 and 42.4. what has occurred. ii) If this caution is ineffective, the umpire shall repeat the above procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is the final warning. iii) Both the caution and the warning continue to apply throughout the innings. iv) Should there be a further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal No Ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off immediately. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, nor be allowed to bowl the next over or part thereof. The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding team and the batters at the wicket of what has occurred. v) The bowler taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings. 42.4 LAW 42.8 DELIBERATE BOWLING OF HIGH FULL PITCHED BALLS

70 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 APPENDIXES APPENDIX A - THE PROTECTED AREA MARKINGS

Also refer to Rule 3.2.3

APPENDIX B - WIDE MARKINGS

Also refer to Rule 3.2.4 Wide Markings must be the same width as the crease markings and extend backwards from the popping crease to the bowling crease. The distance of 43.18cm shall be measured from the inside edge of the Wide marking to the inside edge of the return crease.

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Duckworth Lewis Resource Percentage Table from CODA 5.1 Standard Edition 2002

Overs Wickets Lost left 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 50 100.0 93.4 85.1 74.9 62.7 49.0 34.9 22.0 11.9 4.7 49 99.1 92.6 84.5 74.4 62.5 48.9 34.9 22.0 11.9 4.7 48 98.1 91.7 83.8 74.0 62.2 48.8 34.9 22.0 11.9 4.7 47 97.1 90.9 83.2 73.5 61.9 48.6 34.9 22.0 11.9 4.7 46 96.1 90.0 82.5 73.0 61.6 48.5 34.8 22.0 11.9 4.7 45 95.0 89.1 81.8 72.5 61.3 48.4 34.8 22.0 11.9 4.7 44 93.9 88.2 81.0 72.0 61.0 48.3 34.8 22.0 11.9 4.7 43 92.8 87.3 80.3 71.4 60.7 48.1 34.7 22.0 11.9 4.7 42 91.7 86.3 79.5 70.9 60.3 47.9 34.7 22.0 11.9 4.7 41 90.5 85.3 78.7 70.3 59.9 47.8 34.6 22.0 11.9 4.7 40 89.3 84.2 77.8 69.6 59.5 47.6 34.6 22.0 11.9 4.7 39 88.0 83.1 76.9 69.0 59.1 47.4 34.5 22.0 11.9 4.7 38 86.7 82.0 76.0 68.3 58.7 47.1 34.5 21.9 11.9 4.7 37 85.4 80.9 75.0 67.6 58.2 46.9 34.4 21.9 11.9 4.7 36 84.1 79.7 74.1 66.8 57.7 46.6 34.3 21.9 11.9 4.7 35 82.7 78.5 73.0 66.0 57.2 46.4 34.2 21.9 11.9 4.7 34 81.3 77.2 72.0 65.2 56.6 46.1 34.1 21.9 11.9 4.7 33 79.8 75.9 70.9 64.4 56.0 45.8 34.0 21.9 11.9 4.7 32 78.3 74.6 69.7 63.5 55.4 45.4 33.9 21.9 11.9 4.7 31 76.7 73.2 68.6 62.5 54.8 45.1 33.7 21.9 11.9 4.7 30 75.1 71.8 67.3 61.6 54.1 44.7 33.6 21.8 11.9 4.7 29 73.5 70.3 66.1 60.5 53.4 44.2 33.4 21.8 11.9 4.7 28 71.8 68.8 64.8 59.5 52.6 43.8 33.2 21.8 11.9 4.7 27 70.1 67.2 63.4 58.4 51.8 43.3 33.0 21.7 11.9 4.7 26 68.3 65.6 62.0 57.2 50.9 42.8 32.8 21.7 11.9 4.7 25 66.5 63.9 60.5 56.0 50.0 42.2 32.6 21.6 11.9 4.7 24 64.6 62.2 59.0 54.7 49.0 41.6 32.3 21.6 11.9 4.7 23 62.7 60.4 57.4 53.4 48.0 40.9 32.0 21.5 11.9 4.7 22 60.7 58.6 55.8 52.0 47.0 40.2 31.6 21.4 11.9 4.7 21 58.7 56.7 54.1 50.6 45.8 39.4 31.2 21.3 11.9 4.7 20 56.6 54.8 52.4 49.1 44.6 38.6 30.8 21.2 11.9 4.7 19 54.4 52.8 50.5 47.5 43.4 37.7 30.3 21.1 11.9 4.7 18 52.2 50.7 48.6 45.9 42.0 36.8 29.8 20.9 11.9 4.7 17 49.9 48.5 46.7 44.1 40.6 35.8 29.2 20.7 11.9 4.7

72 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 16 47.6 46.3 44.7 42.3 39.1 34.7 28.5 20.5 11.8 4.7 15 45.2 44.1 42.6 40.5 37.6 33.5 27.8 20.2 11.8 4.7 14 42.7 41.7 40.4 38.5 35.9 32.2 27.0 19.9 11.8 4.7 13 40.2 39.3 38.1 36.5 34.2 30.8 26.1 19.5 11.7 4.7 12 37.6 36.8 35.8 34.3 32.3 29.4 25.1 19.0 11.6 4.7 11 34.9 34.2 33.4 32.1 30.4 27.8 24.0 18.5 11.5 4.7 10 32.1 31.6 30.8 29.8 28.3 26.1 22.8 17.9 11.4 4.7 9 29.3 28.9 28.2 27.4 26.1 24.2 21.4 17.1 11.2 4.7 8 26.4 26.0 25.5 24.8 23.8 22.3 19.9 16.2 10.9 4.7 7 23.4 23.1 22.7 22.2 21.4 20.1 18.2 15.2 10.5 4.7 6 20.3 20.1 19.8 19.4 18.8 17.8 16.4 13.9 10.1 4.6 5 17.2 17.0 16.8 16.5 16.1 15.4 14.3 12.5 9.4 4.6 4 13.9 13.8 13.7 13.5 13.2 12.7 12.0 10.7 8.4 4.5 3 10.6 10.5 10.4 10.3 10.2 9.9 9.5 8.7 7.2 4.2 2 7.2 7.1 7.1 7.0 7.0 6.8 6.6 6.2 5.5 3.7 1 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.2 2.5 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

APPENDIX D - GUIDELINES FOR THE availability of pug. PREPARATION OF A CRICKET PITCH d) The whole square should be fertilized with a spring renovation mix fertilizer and the The following document contains guidelines for the square flooded. minimum requirements that are needed to prepare a e) After the square has dried to a point where cricket pitch within the CACT Association. the soil is pliable (plasticine like) but not The cricket pitch square will need to have remedial sticky to touch, the square should be cross work done to it before the season starts in the way of rolled; this should be carried out a couple a spring renovation. The spring renovation should be of times before the season starts. carried out as soon as possible once winter sport has f) Grow cloths or heat cloths should be used finished, giving the largest window for grass growth to initiate grass growth, they should be before the season starts. put down for as long as possible until soil The pitch square must be dry enough to enable all the temperatures are at the optimum level for following steps can be carried out successfully. good grass growth (if applicable). This renovation and preparation of the square should The steps for the preparation of a new cricket pitch are: comprise of the following steps: g) Choosing the appropriate pitch. It should a) The removal of organic matter (thatch) have an even coverage of grass (or the on the surface of the cricket pitch square. best grassed pitch on the square) and be This is carried out by scarification; the smooth and flat, free any holes or major amount of scarification needed varies from undulations. square to square and also within areas of h) String the pitch out; string lines 10 feet a square. apart parallel with the edge of the square. b) Once the area has been scarified it needs i) If the pitch needs to be mown, now is the to be swept with a mechanical sweeper to time to do it preferably to a height of 6mm ensure the removal of all debris. (keep the grass clippings). If the turf is not c) A light top-dress of pug over the whole that long no need to mow it. square is preferred but spot top-dressing j) The pitch will need to be watered of low spots would be sufficient due to thoroughly and evenly; hand or irrigation Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 73 system is fine. pitch is based on a period of anywhere from five to k) When the pitch has dried to the point seven days. This process will be slightly different if where rolling can commence, a dusting preparing a pitch that has been used the week before: of clippings on any bare areas (no grass Monday coverage) is needed. This rolling can The pitch shall be hand swept clean of all lose debris commence that afternoon or next day especially around the foot marks, and damaged areas depending of drying time. repaired by filling the holes with pug. The pitch shall be l) Commence rolling at a nice slow walking watered with the irrigation system generously. speed parallel with the string lines up Tuesday to Friday and back on the same run. Continue this up and back rolling but move across a The pitches should be rotated as much as possible roller width each time and make sure you taking into consideration the amount of pitches on the overlap each roll. When you have reached square and match scheduling. the other string line continue back the At times during the season a mini renovation will need other way and so on. to be carried out on pitches that have excess grass m) After a few passes with the roller hopefully growth and thatch on the surface. The renovation the pitch will be changing colour to a should consist of a light scarify and or sweep slightly brown colour. If not, light spray of depending on the level of thatch. water is applied and rolled again. Repeat A good time for this renovation is before the Christmas process until desired result attained. break and at this point the pitch square should be n) Leave pitch alone for a period of time and fertilized as well with a complete fertilizer. then roll again - 6 passes. The time period The heat cloths should be placed over the square for could be 1 hour or even the next day as this period of no play long as the soil is not tacky when rolling. A (if applicable). medium amount of water sprayed onto the At the end of the season it is also advisable to do pitch is necessary after the roll to freshen another mini renovation like above including fertilizing the pitch up. (If the pitch is going to be left with a winter stress fertilizer. for an extended period of time say till the following afternoon, a sufficient amount of water should be applied to combat the evaporation rate for that day.) o) The next day a light spray of water on the pitch with a hand hose should be applied. Then the pitch should be rolled - 8 passes. You can repeat this process a couple of times during the day always giving the pitch a light water when finished rolling. The pitch also needs to mown. This should be done at the start of each day and the height shall be dropped till the correct height is reached for match day - this should be 3mm. p) The process in point 9 can be repeated for a couple of days even the day before a game. q) It may be necessary to reduce the amount water due to a couple of factors - the weather, time of year, match scheduling and environmental. r) Final process is the marking out of the pitch to ICC and CA standards and requirements. The above steps for the preparation of a new cricket 74 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 APPENDIX E - BONUS POINT 16 76 12.4 48 8 CALCULATION SHEET 15 72 12 45 7.3 14 67 11.1 42 7 Match For 1 bonus point For 2 bonus points overs 13 62 10.2 39 6.3 Balls Overs Balls Overs 12 57 9.3 36 6 50 240 40 150 25 11 52 8.4 33 5.3 49 235 39.1 147 24.3 10 48 8 30 5 48 230 38.2 144 24 47 225 37.3 141 23.3 46 220 36.4 138 23 45 216 36 135 22.3 44 211 35.1 132 22 43 206 34.2 129 21.3 42 201 33.3 126 21 41 196 32.4 123 20.3 40 192 32 120 20 39 187 31.1 117 19.3 38 182 30.2 114 19 37 177 29.3 111 18.3 36 172 28.4 108 18 35 168 28 105 17.3 34 163 27.1 102 17 33 158 26.2 99 16.3 32 153 25.3 96 16 31 148 24.4 93 15.3 30 144 24 90 15 29 139 23.1 87 14.3 28 134 22.2 84 14 27 129 21.3 81 13.3 26 124 20.4 78 13 25 120 20 75 12.3 24 115 19.1 72 12 23 110 18.2 69 11.3 22 105 17.3 66 11 21 100 16.4 63 10.3 20 96 16 60 10 19 91 15.1 57 9.3 18 86 14.2 54 9 17 81 13.3 51 8.3

Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 | 75 APPENDIX F - APPROVED BALLS Kookaburra Regulation (White) The following balls are approved for use in the ACT Premier Cricket Competition. Kookaburra Regulation Reject Competition name Approved balls (White) Fourth Grade Konica Minolta Regional Kookaburra One Day Competition Club Match (White) Twenty20 Cup Kookaburra Kookaburra (ACTCA to provide Regulation (White) Invicta (White) Konica Minolta balls) Kookaburra Kookaburra Senator (White) Regulation (White) Kookaburra Kookaburra Regulation (Red) Regulation Reject Divisions 2–4 (White) Fifth Grade Kookaburra T20 Competition Regulation Reject (Red) Kookaburra One Day Competition Club Match (White) Kookaburra Club Match (Red) Kookaburra Invicta (White) First Grade Kookaburra Two Day Competition Regulation (Red) (The Gallop Cup) Kookaburra Regulation (Red) Second to Fourth Grade Kookaburra Two Day Competition Regulation Reject (Red) Kookaburra Club Match (Red)

First Grade One Day Competition Kookaburra Regulation (White) (The Gallop Cup)

Kookaburra Regulation (White) Second and Third Grade Kookaburra Regulation Reject One Day Competition (White) Kookaburra Club Match (White)

76 | Cricket ACT Premier Cricket Handbook 2015-16 APPENDIX G - PROCEDURE FOR THE APPENDIX H - ELIGIBILITY FOR SEMI- ONE1ELIMINATOR ‘SUPER OVER’ FINALS AND FINALS IN ONE DAY AND TWO DAY COMPETITIONS In all semi-finals and finals matches in which scores are equal (either through number of runs scored or result of Duckworth-Lewis-Stern calculation) the result NUMBER OF ONE DAY shall be determined through a tie breaker based on a NUMBER OF ONE DAY MATCHES NEEDED ‘One’ over per team eliminator (Super Over): MATCHES PLAYED BY TO BE PLAYED BY A CLUB IN A GRADE OR A PLAYER TO HAVE a) Subject to weather conditions the Super DIVISION PLAYED AT LEAST 40% Over will take place on the scheduled day OF MATCHES of the match at a time to be determined by the umpires. Generally this shall 1 1 commence five minutes after the 2 1 conclusion of the match. 3 2 b) The Super Over will take place on the pitch allocated for the match unless otherwise 4 2 determined by umpires and ground 5 2 authority to not be viable. The fielding team shall choose which end to bowl from. 6 3 c) Prior to the start of the Super Over each 7 3 team shall select 1 bowler and advise the umpires in writing of the selected players. d) Each team’s over is played with the same NUMBER OF TWO DAY fielding restrictions as those in place for NUMBER OF TWO DAY MATCHES NEEDED the final over of a T20 match. MATCHES PLAYED BY TO BE PLAYED BY A CLUB IN A GRADE OR A PLAYER TO HAVE e) The same ball as used at the end of the DIVISION PLAYED AT LEAST 40% teams regular innings shall be used for OF MATCHES the Super Over (unless badly out of shape where a replacement aged ball can be 1 1 used) 2 1 f) In the event that teams are unable to 3 2 complete the Super Over process, or are tied having scored the same amount of 4 2 runs in the Super Over the following will 5 2 apply: 6 3 i) In semi-final matches the highest placed team shall proceed to the 7 3 FINAL. ii) In a FINAL match joint premiers shall be declared. NUMBER OF ONE DAY AND/OR TWO DAY MATCHES NEEDED NUMBER OF ONE DAY TO BE PLAYED BY & TWO DAY MATCHES A PLAYER TO HAVE PLAYED BY A CLUB IN A PLAYED AT LEAST GRADE OR DIVISION 40% OF MATCHES & QUALIFY FOR EITHER FORMAT 1 1 2 1 3 2

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