OFFICIAL HANDBOOK 2018 INDEX League Dinner Announcement
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OFFICIAL HANDBOOK 2018 INDEX League Dinner Announcement .............................................................................IFC Sponsors’ Address .........................................................................................................2 Chairman’s Foreword ...................................................................................................3 List of Officials ..............................................................................................................4 Executive Sub Committees ..........................................................................................5 Club Duties ...................................................................................................................6 Directory of Member Clubs ..................................................................................7-82 Constitution ..........................................................................................................83-87 Rules for Divisional League Championship Competitions ............................88-95 Rules for the League Knock-out Competition................................................96-100 Ground Criteria - Cheshire County League .................................................101-103 Ground Criteria - Cheshire League ...............................................................104-105 Should We Be Playing? ....................................................................................106-107 ECB Fast Bowling Directives ................................................................................. 108 ECB Safety Guidance for Young Players............................................................... 109 ECB Guidelines for Junior Players in Open Age Cricket ............................109-111 Rules of Disciplinary Procedures ...................................................................112-122 Dates of Meetings 2018/2019 ................................................................................. 123 Blood Injuries ........................................................................................................... 123 Umpires Association ........................................................................................124-130 Fair Play League ................................................................................................131-132 Division One Fixtures ......................................................................................133-136 Division Two Fixtures ......................................................................................137-140 Division Three Fixtures ...................................................................................141-145 Division Four Fixtures .....................................................................................145-149 Division A Fixtures ..........................................................................................149-153 Division B East Fixtures ..................................................................................153-157 Division B West Fixtures .................................................................................157-161 Division C East Fixtures ..................................................................................161-165 Division C North Fixtures ...............................................................................165-169 Division C South Fixtures ...............................................................................170-173 Division C West Fixtures .................................................................................174-177 Honours Board .................................................................................................178-182 Pitch & Outfield Markings ..............................................................................182-184 Final 2017 League Tables .................................................................................185-190 Knock-out Competitions .................................................................................191-195 First XI Averages 2017 .....................................................................................196-209 Second XI Averages 2017 ................................................................................209-224 Cheshire Cricket Trust ............................................................................................IBC 1 SPONSORS ADDRESS March 2018 I am incredibly proud to once again be writing this message in the League Handbook as the long-term league sponsor, welcoming the start of a new cricket season. As a life-long cricket fan and champion of the close ties between business and sport, supporting the league and driving the community forward is a real honour. The past three years as sponsor have been a pleasure, watching the cricket league thrive – win, lose or draw. And, as we move into the new season, it is now time to build on those successes of the past, to learn from the mistakes of last season and to move forward with focus and belief. So, with that in mind, all that remains for me to do is to wish all players, family and friends the very best for the season ahead, from myself and everyone at UKFast. Best of British, Lawrence Jones MBE 2 CHAIRMAN’S FOREWORD 2017 saw the birth of the new expanded UKFast Cheshire Cricket League following its merger with The Cheshire Cricket Alliance League. This new League settled into its existence with renewed vigour to meet the challenge of administrating 11 divisions for 136 teams and with the positive assistance from all the clubs: this first season proved to be a most successful year whilst still seeking to fine tune itself for the challenges ahead. The coming season promises to be a further step in our journey to provide Cricketing satisfaction for All Clubs. The League will look to provide assistance for those with the ambition of aspiring for promotion to Cheshire County League Level and those looking for friendly recreational cricket at a lesser Level with equal commitment. We would like to extend our best wishes to Runcorn 1st X1, Champions of Div 1 and Hale Barns 1st X1 runners up, for a successful season in The County League Div 2 after gaining a hard fought for promotion that ran to the last weekend of the season. Neston 2nds were champions of Div A taking the Title by 1 point from Romiley 2nds, we again wish both teams well in The County League for 2018. To all The Winners and promoted Clubs from Div 2, 3, 4 and 5, Div B and C's we extend our congratulations in all your achievements and wish you the best of luck at your new level. We welcome Cheadle Hulme and Bredbury St. Marks to Div 1 along with Weaverham and Middlewich to Div A. and Lindow 3rds and Irby 3rds to our Div C section for 2018 and wish them all a successful season in the League. Many fine servants of our League have been lost in the last 12 months and The League Exec would like to record our thanks for their many years of service to the CCL and CCA. I would also like a mention for Jim Rafferty and Graham Coull to recognise them for all the work that they and their Exec Members have put into the CCL and CCA to bring the two leagues together to provide a platform for All our Clubs to play and promote Cricket in a hard but fair and friendly manner in the UKFast Cheshire Cricket League. My best wishes to all the Clubs for a successful 2018 Season Selwyn Stephenson March 2018 3 OFFICIALS 2018 Joint Presidents: BRIAN DAVENPORT AND DAVE LAWSON Vice Presidents: YORK WALKER, ANDREW McDOUGALL, DEREK SPEED, BOB CUNNINGHAM, PETER BIRTLES, PETER CHAPMAN, DAVE LAWSON, DAVE POTTS, ROBBIE GIBSON, SIMON WATT-SMITH, PETER HANCOCK, PETER DAVIES,GRAHAM COULL, STUART ANDERSON, GLEN NIGHTINGALE, ALAN HAMPSON, BERNARD LOVEDAY, JOHN BONE, JIM RAFFERTY AND ALAN ROGERS Chairman: SELWYN STEPHENSON Glendale, 79 Victoria Crescent, Ellesmere Park, Salford M30 9AN. Tel: 07454 222 630 email: [email protected] Vice Chairman: ROLE VACANT Secretary: PHIL SMITH 2 Welshampton Close, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH66 2WL. Tel: 0151 348 0432/07866 341 972 email: [email protected] Assistant Secretary: BRIAN BIRTLES 45 Hawthorn Avenue, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire. WA15 6TN. Tel: 07766 114447 email: [email protected] Treasurer: BARRY HARWOOD 15 Malt Kiln Road, Plumley, Cheshire WA16 0TS. Tel: 01656 722 580 email: [email protected] League Fixtures &s Secretary(1st XI Cricket): GRAHAM BECKETT 66 Green Avenue, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire. CW9 8HZ. Tel: 01606 47518 Fax: 01606 40442 email: [email protected] League Fixture &s Secretary(2nd XI Cricket): NICK CORLESS 71 Hallfields Road, Orford, Warrington WA2 8DL. Tel: 01925 635 350 4 Accounts checker: JOHN POPE Legal Advisors: MILLS AND REEVE LLP 8th & 9th Floor, 1 New York Street, Manchester. M1 4AD. Tel: 0161 235 5420 Website: www.mills-reeve.com EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Barry Harwood (Europa Exiles), Selwyn Stephenson (Mellor) Brian Birtles (Ashley), Phil Smith (Chester Co), Graham Beckett (Davenham), Nick Corless (Frodsham), Richard White (Woodford), Bill Livesley (Prestbury), Umpires & Scorers Association Representative LEAGUE WEBSITE: www.UKFastccl.co.uk SUB-COMMITTEES 2018 Ground Inspection Committee: Chairman: Patrick Hutchinson (Oakmere), 10 Moorlands Park, Cuddington Cheshire CW8 2LY. Tel: 01606 882669 email: [email protected] League Dinner Committee: Bob Hutton, Chairman, Graham Beckett. League Discipline and Standards Committee Chairman: Derek Barnett Barbara Lloyd (Scorers Representative),