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Contents Page 3 IWCB Committees Cricket Board Address Isle of Wight Cricket Board Officers Isle of Wight Cricket County Team Managers Isle of Wight Club Committee Isle of Wight Coaches Association Isle of Wight Association of Officials Island Cricket Development Plan 4 2015 Roll of Honour 6 2016 Key Dates 6 Club Contacts 6 2016 Affiliated Club Section 1 11 2016 Colt Managers Section 2 12 League Fixtures Isle of Wight League 20Twenty Isle of Wight League Division 1 Isle of Wight League Division 2 Isle of Wight Midweek 20Twenty Andy Butler Sports Ground Specialist U15 League Mal Sketchley Memorial U13 League Isle of Wight County Press U11 League Isle of Wight County Press U11 Friendly 17 Cup Fixtures Island Web Services Senior Cup Fred Winter Memorial Cup Andy Butler Sports Ground Specialist U15 Cup Mal Sketchley Memorial U13 Cup Isle of Wight County Press U11 Cup 18 League and Cup Regulations Isle of Wight League Division 1 & 2 Isle of Wight 20Twenty Island Web Services Senior Cup Fred Winter Memorial Cup Indoor League and Cup Colts Regulations 35 Disciplinary Procedures 42 ECB Directives & Guidelines Directive Guidelines for Junior Players in Open Age Group Cricket Safety Guidance on the Wearing of cricket Helmets by Young Players 46 Umpires Isle of Wight Association of Officials Umpires and Cancelled Games Umpire Contacts

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IWCB Committees Isle of Wight Cricket Board Address Isle of Wight Cricket Board Officers Isle of Wight Cricket Board, IWCB Directors Newclose County Cricket Ground, Ron Cook Blackwater Rd, Newport, Howard Downer Isle of Wight, Jim Thorn PO30 3BE Tel: 01983 530551 Website: www.isleofwightcricketboard.co.uk

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Cricket Board Officers IWCB Chair - Ron Cook IWCB County Welfare Officer: Contact: [email protected] Helen Stone Contact: [email protected] IWCB Secretary - Tina Cooper Contact: [email protected] Cricket Development Manager (CDM) Stuart Chatfield IWCB Treasurer - Howard Downer Contact: [email protected]. Contact: [email protected] Tel: 01983 530551

Isle of Wight Cricket County Team Managers Disability Team Manager: Graham Sprack County Teams Chair: Simon Bligh Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Tel: 07866 66805

Island Development Coach: Andy Woodward U17 Team Manager: Jez Collier Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Tel: 07800 769934 U15 Team Manager: Adrian Neimeic Senior Team Manager: Stuart Chatfield Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] U13 Team Manager: Emma Morgan Tel: 07875 195211 Contact: [email protected] Tel: 07903 717680 Over 50s County Teams Chair: Simon Bligh Contact: [email protected] U11 Team Manager: James Haydon Tel: 07885 806996 Contact:[email protected] Tel: 07933 586803

Isle of Wight Clubs Committee Isle of Wight Coaches Association Clubs Committee Chair: Glenn Bailey (IW CA) Contact: [email protected] Coach Association Chair: Dave Reynolds Contact: [email protected] Club Committee Secretary: Phill Rudd Contact: [email protected]

Outdoor Competition Secretary: Ashley Goldsmith Contact: [email protected]

Indoor Competition Secretary: Ashley Goldsmith Contact: [email protected]

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2015 Roll of Honour County Press Awards • Batting: James Lucy ( CC) For the batting award, points are awarded for every half century scored with the bat, with two points for a century, three points for a 150-plus score, and so-on. Winning this year’s batting award is Shanklin’s James Lucy, who finished the season on 11 points. James had an exceptional start to the season, with scores of 189 and 141 in May.

• Bowling: Lee Brown (St Helen’s CC) Bowlers start accruing points as soon as they register a three- haul, with two points for four , three for five, and so on. And it was St Helens’s Lee Brown who scored the most, with 22 points through the season.

• Wicket Keeping: James Cheek ( CC) Wicketkeepers pick up a point for every catch and stumping they make through the season. Consistently picking up points through the campaign, and finishing on 29 points, was Ventnor’s James Cheek. Harwoods League Division 1 • Winners: St Helens CC (Harwoods Cup & Morey’s Stumps) • Runners Up: Newport CC (Strongs Cup) Harwoods Div 1 Batting Awards Qualification 5 Innings: • Leading Run Scorer: Kevin Cooper - - 390 runs @ 65.00 • Top of the Averages: Kevin Cooper - Arreton - 390 runs @ 65.00

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Harwoods Div 1: Bowling Award Andy Butler Grounds Maintenance Qualification 30 overs Under 15 League • Top of the averages: Ash Brett - • Winner: Ventnor CC Newport - 23 wickets @ 7.35 • Runner Up: Cavaliers CC • Leading wicket taker: Lee Brown - St Helens - 32 wickets @ 11.09 Mel Sketchley Memorial U13 League • Winner: Ryde CC Harwoods League Division 2 • Runner Up: Ryde Cavaliers CC • Winners: CC (Bristow Shield & Mel Sketchley Memorial U13 Cup Morey’s Stumps) • Winner: Ryde CC • Runners Up: Freshwater CC (Bugle Cup) • Runner Up: Ryde Cavaliers CC Harwoods Div 2 Batting Awards U12 Indoor League Qualification 5 innings • Winner: Ryde Cavaliers CC (Cup) • Top of the Averages: Graham Gosden - • Runners Up: Ventnor CC Freshwater - 339 runs @ 56.50 • Leading Run Scorer: Dan McArthur - U12 Indoor Cup - 445 runs @ 55.63 • Winner: Ryde Cavaliers CC • Runner Up: Bembridge CC Harwoods Div 2 Bowling Award Isle of Wight County Press U11 League Qualification 30 Overs • Top of the Averages: Dave Attridge - • Joint Winners: Ventnor & Newport CC Whitecroft - 19 wickets @ 7.53 (Cup) • Leading Wicket Taker: Dave Attridge - Isle of Wight County Press U11 Cup Whitecroft - 19 wickets @ 7.53 • Winner: Newport CC Evening League • Runner Up: Ventnor CC • Winners: Northwood CC • Runners Up: Ventnor CC Schools Report • Primary: Primary School Harwoods Indoor League Division 1 • Secondary: • Winners: Newport CC • Runner Up: Northwood CC OSCAs Winners • Paul Franklin – VCC Harwoods Indoor League Division 2 • Jon Milton – St Francis Primary • Winners: IW Prison Officers CC • Runners Up: Ryde CC 2nds Scores Level 1 Qualifications • Tina Cooper Harwoods Indoor Cup • Richard Routledge • Winners: Newport CC Service to Cricket • Runners Up: Ryde CC 2nds • George Wickens, 25yrs Umpiring Island Web Services Cup • Will Luckett Award – Winner: Northwood CC Contribtion off the Field • Runners Up: Newport CC • Ashley Goldsmith (Competition Fred Winter Memorial Cup Secretary, Running Indoor, Outdoor • Winners: Northwood 2nds Comps, including new comps like the • Runners Up: Shanklin 2nd pre-season and mid-week 20Twenty comps) Andy Butler Grounds Maintenance Under Bill and Valerie Palmer Memorial Cup 15 Cup • George Willis (Bill and Valerie Palmer • Winner: Ryde CC Memorial Cup) • Runner Up: Ryde Cavaliers CC Peter Corney Award • Peter Corney Trophy being present at the AGM

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2016 Key Dates 27/04/2016 Start of the T20 Midweek League 29/04/2016 Start of the League T20 28/05/2016 Start of the Isle of Wight Cricket League 01/06/2016 Andy Butler Sports Ground Specialist U15 Cup Final @ Newclose CCG 6pm 13/06/2016 Mal Sketchley U13 Memorial Cup Final @ Newclose CCG 6pm 24/06/2016 Beach Cricket @ Apply Beach 1pm 02/07/2016 Island Primary School Games @ Bay Academy 9am 06/07/2016 IWCB Seniors v MCC @ Newclsoe CCG 11am 15/07/2016 Beach Cricket @ Apply Beach 1pm 11/08/2016 IWCB Seniors v Fire Service @ Shanklin CC 11am 19/08/2016 Beach Cricket @ Apply Beach 1pm 21/08/2016 County Press U11 Plate Cup Final Day @ Newclose CCG 10am 27/08/2016 Island Webservices Senior Cup Final @ St Helens CC 1.30pm 28/08/2016 County Press U11 Cup Final Day @ Newclose CCG 10am 04/09/2016 Fred Winter Cup Final @ Shanklin CC 1.30pm 23/09/2016 Isle of Wight Club Presentation Evening 7pm 30/09/2016 Isle of Wight County Teams Presentation 7pm 19/10/2016 IW ACO AGM @ Newclose CCG 7.30pm 12/12/2016 IWCB AGM @ Newclose CCG 7pm 2016 Affiliated Club Section 1 ARRETON C.C. Secretary Ground Address Lesley Wilcox Haseley Manor [email protected] Arreton 01983 868806 or 077919 36344 PO30 3AN Fix Sectretary Welfare Glenn Bailey Lesley Wilcox [email protected] [email protected] 078151 90710 01983 868806 or 077919 36344 Bembridge C.C. Secretary Ground Steve Benford Steyne Park [email protected] Steyne Road 01983 885074 Bembridge, IW PO35 5UL Fix Sectretary Treasurer Lee Thompson Karl Lacey 01983 811058 [email protected] Club Welfare Officer Name Paul Wray Email [email protected] Phone 01983 874519 C.C. Secretary Ground Mrs M Hailes Brading C.C [email protected] Rowborough Lane 01983 611299 PO36 0AY Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer David Shilton Vacant [email protected] 01983 404326 2nd Contact Ian Hailes [email protected] 01983 611299

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C,H.S.O.B C.C. Secretary Club Welfare Officer Ian Heal As Secretary [email protected] Mobile 07766 414924 Office 01983 817060 Fix Sectretary. As Secretary C.C. Secretary Ground Debbie Faulkner Isle of Wight Community Club [email protected] Park Road 07966 224758 Cowes, PO31 7NP 01983 292238 Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer Andy Flood Alan Ball [email protected] [email protected] 07798 588264 07736 034079 Freshwater C.C. Secretary Ground Graham Gosden West Wight Sports Centre [email protected] PO40 9XH 754746 www.freshwatercc.co.uk Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer Graham Gosden Sam Vandecasteele [email protected] [email protected] 07929 855739 07788 283420 C.C. Secretary Ground Paul Hunt Beatrice Road [email protected] East Cowes 07887 916461 PO32 6LP Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer David Cox David Cooper [email protected] [email protected] 07917 623696 07766 023523 Godshill C.C. Secretary Ground Peter Conway Saturday League [email protected] Newclose CCG, Blackwater Rd, Newport, PO30 3BE 01983 611848 Sunday Fixtures Community Centre, Main rd, Rookley Fix Sectretary Norton Mew, 07590 480653 Island Bakeries C.C. Secretary Ground A Marriott CC, Colemans Lane [email protected] Porchfield 01983 523553 Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer T Cook Richard Webb [email protected] [email protected] 01983 617035 01983 525670

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I.W Health Associates C.C. Secretary Ground David Hands Whitecroft Sports Ground [email protected] Sandy Lane, , 07812246350 Newport, PO33 3EA Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer As Secretary As Secretary Newclose C.C. Secretary Ground Simon Rhodes Newclose County Cricket Ground [email protected] Blackwater Road, Newport 07967 751558 PO30 3BE 01983 824570 http://newclose.org/ Fix Sectretary Bob Henly [email protected] 07766 607984 Newport C.C. Secretary Ground Ian Simmonds Victoria Recreation Ground, [email protected] Newport, Isle of Wight 07855 545 925 PO30 5AH Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer Mike Watson Andy Long [email protected] [email protected] 07771 981 309 07792 624 476 C.C. Secretary Guy Wells [email protected] 077860 24016 Northwood C.C . Secretary Ground Helen Farrington The Wood, Park Road Northwood Cricket Club, Northwood, Park Road Cowes Cowes PO31 7NN PO31 7NN 01983 293557 www.pitchero.com/clubs/northwoodcricketclub/ Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer Jon Goldsmith Gavin Paddock [email protected] 077390 15722 01983 821872 Porchfield C.C. Secretary Ground Nigel Oliver Colemans Lane [email protected] Porchfield 01983 528231 Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer Les Morris Alex Oliver [email protected] [email protected] 01983 821418 07787 410559

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Ryde C.C. Secretary Ground Dominic Hillyard Harding Shute 077106 55107 Brading Rd, Ryde PO33 4AP http://rydecc.play-cricket.com/ Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer Ben Wadmore Robert Hobbs [email protected] [email protected] 079673 72473 Ryde Cavaliers C.C. Secretary Ground Tony Higgins Smallbrook Stadium [email protected] Appley, Ryde 07767732987 PO33 4BH Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer Mick Bartlett Kate Barton [email protected] [email protected] 01983 615270 or 01983 402180 07779 181167 Shanklin C.C. Secretary Ground Guy De Belder Westhill Road [email protected] Shanklin PO37 6PT http://shanklin.play-cricket.com/ Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer James Thorn Caroline de Belder [email protected] [email protected] St. Helens C.C. Secretary Ground Chris Parsons The Green [email protected] St Helens 01983 874125 PO33 1UJ Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer Charlie Millington Hadleigh Carkeet [email protected] 7969404280 01983 873984 2nd Contact Rob Hermans, 01983 565233 Ventnor C.C. Secretary Ground Ron Cook Steephill Road [email protected] Ventnor 01983 613651 PO38 1UF 01983 852506 Fix Sectretary www.ventnor.play-cricket.com Graeme Burnett [email protected] Club Welfare Officer 07764 405023 Roy George [email protected], 01983 852610 Westover Park C.C. Secretary Club Welfare Officer D Cox S Rowe [email protected] [email protected] 01983 240895 01983 526889 Fix Sectretary Hugh Ross 01983 524724 or 01983 532019

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Whitecroft C.C. Secretary Ground Matt Fuller Sandy Lane [email protected] Whitecroft 07530 684607 PO30 3DW Fix Sectretary Grant Richardson [email protected] 07793 860999 Wootton C.C. Secretary Ground Liz Maidment Wootton Rec [email protected] Footways, Wootton, IW 01983 884713 PO33 4NQ Fix Sectretary Club Welfare Officer Mike Holliday Sara Fish [email protected] [email protected] 01983 755964 01983 884811 Wootton Ladies. As Welfare Officer IW Prision Officers Fixture Sec Stephen Rowe [email protected] 07706811674 Captain Les Barns 07919898731

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2016 Colt Managers Section 2 Ryde Cavaliers C.C. Colts Contact Andy Bartlett 07904 366984 or 01983 568271 Bembridge C.C. U11 Manager Peter Millward Colts Contact Steve Benford 07845 433895 or 01983 611259 [email protected] 01983 885074 U13 Manager Simon Bligh 01983 872514 or 07885 806996 U11 Manager As Colts Contact East Cowes C.C. U15 Manager Ian Walter 01983 565795 or 07929650523 Colts Contact Dave Whitcutt [email protected] Ryde C.C. 07973 628744 Colts Contact Simon Wratten [email protected] U11 Manager As Colts Contact 079905 84422 Newport C.C. U11 Manager Andy Day Colts Contact Stuart Gurney [email protected] [email protected] 079700 09509 07967 009 204 U13 Manager As Colts Contact U11 Manager As Colts Contact U15 Manager Billy Sampson U13 Manager Harry Dye [email protected] 07527 258653 07800 924954 U15 Manager Gareth Bricknell Shanklin C.C. 07540 292210. Colts Contact Guy De Belder Northwood C.C. [email protected] Colts Contact Ashley Goldsmith U11 Manager As Colts Contact [email protected] U13 Manager As Colts Contact 01983 821872 U15 Manager Andy White U11 Manager As Colts Contact [email protected] U13 Manager As Colts Contact Ventnor C.C. Colts Contact Ron Cook U15 Manager As Colts Contact [email protected] Porchfield C.C. & Island Bakeries C.C. 01983 613651 Colts Contact Richard Webb U11 Manager Ron Cook [email protected] [email protected] 01983 525670 01983 613651 U11 Manager As Colts Contact U13 Manager Kevin Attrill [email protected] U13 Manager Richard Robertson, 07709 304253 [email protected] 01983 568171 or 07870627641 U15 Manager Dave Cox [email protected] U15 Manager As Colts Contact 07796 930564

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Isle of Wight League 20Twenty 29 Apr 16 - 1800 St Helens v Northwood II at The Wood, Park Road 29 Apr 16 - 1800 Shanklin II v Whitecroft at Westhill 29 Apr 16 - 1800 Arreton v Freshwater at Haseley Manor 30 Apr 16 - 1330 St Helens v Bembridge at Steyne Park 30 Apr 16 - 1330 Whitecroft v Northwood at The Wood, Park Road 30 Apr 16 - 1330 Freshwater v Newport at Victoria Recreation Ground 30 Apr 16 - 1630 Northwood II v Godshill at Steyne Park 30 Apr 16 - 1630 Northwood v Shanklin II at The Wood, Park Road 30 Apr 16 - 1630 Newport v Arreton at Victoria Recreation Ground 6 May 16 - 1800 Godshill v Bembridge at Steyne Park 6 May 16 - 1800 Northwood v Whitecroft at The Wood, Park Road 6 May 16 - 1800 Newport v Freshwater at Victoria Recreation Ground 7 May 16 - 1330 Northwood II v Bembridge at The Wood, Park Road 7 May 16 - 1330 Whitecroft v Shanklin II at Westhill 7 May 16 - 1330 Freshwater v Arreton at Haseley Manor 7 May 16 - 1630 Godshill v St Helens at The Wood, Park Road 7 May 16 - 1630 Shanklin II v Northwood at Westhill 7 May 16 - 1630 Arreton v Newport at Haseley Manor 14 May 16 - 1030 Winner of Group B v Runner-up of Group A at Westhill 14 May 16 - 1330 Winner of Group C v Winner of Group A at Westhill 14 May 16 - 1630 Winner of S/F 1 v Winner of S/F 2 at Westhill Isle of Wight League Div I

28 May 16 - 1330 Shanklin II v Northwood at Westhill 28 May 16 - 1330 Godshill v St Helens at Newclose 28 May 16 - 1330 Arreton v Newport at Haseley Manor 4 Jun 16 - 1330 Newport v Shanklin II at Victoria Recreation Ground 4 Jun 16 - 1330 Northwood v Godshill at The Wood, Park Road 4 Jun 16 - 1330 St Helens v Arreton at The Green 25 Jun 16 - 1330 Godshill v Newport at Newclose 25 Jun 16 - 1330 Shanklin II v Arreton at Westhill 25 Jun 16 - 1330 Northwood v St Helens at The Wood, Park Road 2 Jul 16 - 1330 Arreton v Godshill at Haseley Manor 2 Jul 16 - 1330 Newport v Northwood at Victoria Recreation Ground 2 Jul 16 - 1330 St Helens v Shanklin II at The Green 9 Jul 16 - 1330 Godshill v Shanklin II at Newclose 9 Jul 16 - 1330 Newport v St Helens at Victoria Recreation Ground 9 Jul 16 - 1330 Northwood v Arreton at The Wood, Park Road 23 Jul 16 - 1330 Arreton v St Helens at Haseley Manor 23 Jul 16 - 1330 Godshill v Northwood at Newclose 23 Jul 16 - 1330 Shanklin II v Newport at Westhill 30 Jul 16 - 1330 Newport v Arreton at Victoria Recreation Ground 30 Jul 16 - 1330 St Helens v Godshill at The Green 30 Jul 16 - 1330 Northwood v Shanklin II at The Wood, Park Road 6 Aug 16 - 1330 Arreton v Northwood at Haseley Manor 6 Aug 16 - 1330 St Helens v Newport at The Green 6 Aug 16 - 1330 Shanklin II v Godshill at Westhill 13 Aug 16 - 1330 St Helens v Northwood at The Green 13 Aug 16 - 1330 Arreton v Shanklin II at Haseley Manor 13 Aug 16 - 1330 Newport v Godshill at Victoria Recreation Ground 20 Aug 16 - 1330 Shanklin II v St Helens at Westhill 20 Aug 16 - 1330 Northwood v Newport at The Wood, Park Road 20 Aug 16 - 1330 Godshill v Arreton at Newclose

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Isle of Wight League Div ll 28 May 16 - 1330 Newport II v Bembridge at Victoria Recreation Ground 28 May 16 - 1330 Northwood II v Freshwater at The Wood, Park Road 28 May 16 - 1330 Whitecroft v Cowes at Sandy Lane 4 Jun 16 - 1330 Cowes v Northwood II at IOW Community Club 4 Jun 16 - 1330 Freshwater v Newport II at West Wight Sports Centre 4 Jun 16 - 1330 Bembridge v Whitecroft at Steyne Park 25 Jun 16 - 1330 Newport II v Cowes at Victoria Recreation Ground 25 Jun 16 - 1330 Whitecroft v Northwood II at Sandy Lane 25 Jun 16 - 1330 Bembridge v Freshwater at Steyne Park 2 Jul 16 - 1330 Cowes v Bembridge at IOW Community Club 2 Jul 16 - 1330 Freshwater v Whitecroft at West Wight Sports Centre 2 Jul 16 - 1330 Northwood II v Newport II at The Wood, Park Road 9 Jul 16 - 1330 Bembridge v Northwood II at Steyne Park 9 Jul 16 - 1330 Whitecroft v Newport II at Sandy Lane 9 Jul 16 - 1330 Freshwater v Cowes at West Wight Sports Centre 23 Jul 16 - 1330 Whitecroft v Bembridge at Sandy Lane 23 Jul 16 - 1330 Newport II v Freshwater at Victoria Recreation Ground 23 Jul 16 - 1330 Northwood II v Cowes at The Wood, Park Road 30 Jul 16 - 1330 Cowes v Whitecroft at IOW Community Club 30 Jul 16 - 1330 Freshwater v Northwood II at West Wight Sports Centre 30 Jul 16 - 1330 Bembridge v Newport II at Steyne Park 6 Aug 16 - 1330 Cowes v Freshwater at IOW Community Club 6 Aug 16 - 1330 Newport II v Whitecroft at Victoria Recreation Ground 6 Aug 16 - 1330 Northwood II v Bembridge at The Wood, Park Road 13 Aug 16 - 1330 Freshwater v Bembridge at West Wight Sports Centre 13 Aug 16 - 1330 Northwood II v Whitecroft at The Wood, Park Road 13 Aug 16 - 1330 Cowes v Newport II at IOW Community Club 20 Aug 16 - 1330 Newport II v Northwood II at Victoria Recreation Ground 20 Aug 16 - 1330 Whitecroft v Freshwater at Sandy Lane 20 Aug 16 - 1330 Bembridge v Cowes at Steyne Park

IW Midweek 20Twenty 27 Apr 16 - 1800 CHSOB v Northwood at The Wood, Park Road 11 May 16 - 1800 Northwood v Ryde Cavaliers at The Wood, Park Road 12 May 16 - 1800 Ventnor v CHSOB at Steephill 24 May 16 - 1800 Northwood v Ventnor at The Wood, Park Road 1 Jun 16 - 1800 Shanklin v CHSOB at Westhill 7 Jun 16 - 1800 Northwood v CHSOB at The Wood, Park Road 22 Jun 16 - 1800 CHSOB v Ryde Cavaliers at Smallbrook 24 Jun 16 - 1800 Shanklin v Northwood at Westhill 29 Jun 16 - 1800 Ryde Cavaliers v Northwood at Smallbrook 3 Jul 16 - 1600 CHSOB v Shanklin at Westhill 7 Jul 16 - 1800 CHSOB v Ventnor at TBC 15 Jul 16 - 1800 Northwood v Shanklin at The Wood, Park Road 20 Jul 16 - 1800 Ryde Cavaliers v CHSOB at Smallbrook 4 Aug 16 - 1800 Ventnor v Northwood at Steephill

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Andy Butler Sports Ground Specialist Under 15 League 2 May 16 - 1800 Ventnor U15s v Shanklin U15s at Steephill 9 May 16 - 1800 Ryde U15s v Shanklin U15s at Harding Shute 9 May 16 - 1800 Ventnor U15s v Newport U15s at Steephill 10 May 16 - 1800 Ryde Cavs U15s v P’field & Island Bakeries U15s at Smallbrook 27 May 16 - 1800 Shanklin U15s v Ventnor U15s at Westhill 6 Jun 16 - 1800 Shanklin U15s v Ryde Cavs U15s at Westhill 7 Jun 16 - 1800 Newport U15s v Ryde U15s at Victoria Rec 9 Jun 16 - 1800 P’field & Island Bakeries U15s v Ventnor U15s at Coleman's Rd 14 Jun 16 - 1800 Newport U15s v P’field & Island Bakeries U15s at Victoria Rec 15 Jun 16 - 1800 Ryde U15s v Ryde Cavs U15s at Harding Shute 21 Jun 16 - 1800 Shanklin U15s v Newport U15s at Westhill 21 Jun 16 - 1800 Ryde Cavs U15s v Ventnor U15s at Smallbrook 23 Jun 16 - 1800 P’field & Island Bakeries U15s v Ryde U15s at Coleman's Rd 28 Jun 16 - 1800 Shanklin U15s v P’field & Island Bakeries U15s at Westhill 28 Jun 16 - 1800 Ryde Cavs v Newport at Smallbrook 29 Jun 16 - 1800 Ryde U15s v Ventnor U15s at Harding Shute 19 Jul 16 - 1800 Newport U15s v Ventnor U15s at Victoria Rec 19 Jul 16 - 1800 Shanklin U15s v Ryde U15s at Westhill 21 Jul 16 - 1800 P’field & Island Bakeries U15s v Ryde Cavs U15s at Coleman's Rd 8 Aug 16 - 1800 Ryde Cavs U15s v Shanklin U15s at Smallbrook 12 Aug 16 - 1800 Ryde U15s v Newport U15s at Harding Shute 15 Aug 16 - 1800 Ryde Cavs U15s v Ryde U15s at Smallbrook 16 Aug 16 - 1800 Ventnor U15s v P’field & Island Bakeries U15s at Steephill 18 Aug 16 - 1800 P’field & Island Bakeries U15s v Newport U15s at Coleman's Rd 22 Aug 16 - 1730 Ventnor U15s v Ryde Cavs U15s at Steephill 23 Aug 16 - 1800 Newport U15s v Shanklin U15s at Victoria Rec 24 Aug 16 - 1800 Ryde U15s v P’field & Island Bakeries U15s at Harding Shute 29 Aug 16 - 1100 Ventnor U15s v Ryde U15s at Steephill 30 Aug 16 - 1800 Newport U15s v Ryde Cavaliers U15s at Victoria Rec 1 Sep 16 - 1800 P’field & Island Bakeries U15s v Shanklin U15s at Coleman's Rd Mal Sketchley Memorial U13 League 23 May 16 - 1800 Ryde U13s v Ryde Cavaliers U13s at Harding Shute 23 May 16 - 1800 Ventnor U13s v Newport U13s at Steephill 23 May 16 - 1800 Northwood U13s v Shanklin U13s at The Wood, Park Road 6 Jun 16 - 1800 Ventnor U13s v Ryde Cavaliers U13s at Steephill 6 Jun 16 - 1800 Northwood U13s v Newport U13s at The Wood, Park Road 6 Jun 16 - 1800 Ryde U13s v Shanklin U13s at Harding Shute 20 Jun 16 - 1800 Ryde U13s v Northwood U13s at Harding Shute 20 Jun 16 - 1800 Shanklin U13s v Ventnor U13s at Westhill 20 Jun 16 - 1800 Newport U13s v Ryde Cavaliers U13s at Victoria Rec 27 Jun 16 - 1800 Ventnor U13s v Northwood U13s at Steephill 27 Jun 16 - 1800 Ryde U13s v Newport U13s at Harding Shute 27 Jun 16 - 1800 Ryde Cavaliers U13s v Shanklin U13s at Smallbrook 4 Jul 16 - 1800 Northwood U13s v Ryde Cavaliers U13s at The Wood, Park Road 4 Jul 16 - 1800 Ventnor U13s v Ryde U13s at Steephill 4 Jul 16 - 1800 Shanklin U13s v Newport U13s at Westhill 11 Jul 16 - 1800 Ryde Cavaliers U13s v Ryde U13s at Smallbrook 11 Jul 16 - 1800 Newport U13s v Ventnor U13s at Victoria Rec 11 Jul 16 - 1800 Shanklin U13s v Northwood U13s at Westhill 18 Jul 16 - 1800 Ryde Cavaliers U13s v Ventnor U13s at Smallbrook 18 Jul 16 - 1800 Newport U13s v Northwood U13s at Victoria Rec 18 Jul 16 - 1800 Shanklin U13s v Ryde U13s at Westhill 25 Jul 16 - 1800 Northwood U13s v Ryde U13s at The Wood, Park Road 25 Jul 16 - 1800 Ventnor U13s v Shanklin U13s at Steephill 25 Jul 16 - 1800 Ryde Cavaliers U13s v Newport U13s at Smallbrook 1 Aug 16 - 1800 Northwood U13s v Ventnor U13s at The Wood, Park Road 1 Aug 16 - 1800 Newport U13s v Ryde U13s at Victoria Rec 1 Aug 16 - 1800 Shanklin U13s v Ryde Cavaliers U13s at Westhill 8 Aug 16 - 1800 Ryde Cavaliers U13s v Northwood U13s at Smallbrook 8 Aug 16 - 1800 Newport U13s v Shanklin U13s at Victoria Rec 15 Aug 16 - 1800 Ryde U13s v Ventnor U13s at Harding Shute

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IW County Press Under 11 Friendlies 8 May 16 - 1000 P’field / Bakeries U11s v Shanklin U11s at Coleman's Rd 8 May 16 - 1000 Ryde Cavaliers U11s v Newport U11s at Smallbrook 8 May 16 - 1000 Ventnor Blue U11s v Ventnor Gold U11s at Steephill 8 May 16 - 1000 East Cowes U11s v Bembridge U11s at Beatrice Avenue 15 May 16 - 1000 Newport U11s v P’field / Bakeries U11s at Victoria Rec 15 May 16 - 1000 East Cowes U11s v Shanklin U11s at Beatrice Avenue 15 May 16 - 1000 Ryde U11s v Ventnor Blue U11s at Harding Shute 15 May 16 - 1000 Ventnor Gold U11s v Ryde Cavaliers U11s at Steephill 22 May 16 - 1000 Shanklin U11s v Newport U11s at Westhill 22 May 16 - 1000 P’field / Bakeries U11s v Ventnor Gold U11s at Coleman's Rd 22 May 16 - 1000 Ryde U11s v Ryde Cavaliers U11s at Harding Shute 22 May 16 - 1000 Ventnor Blue U11s v Bembridge U11s at Steephill 29 May 16 - 1000 Ryde U11s v P’field / Bakeries U11s at Harding Shute 29 May 16 - 1000 Shanklin U11s v Ventnor Gold U11s at Westhill 29 May 16 - 1000 East Cowes U11s v Newport U11s at Beatrice Avenue 29 May 16 - 1000 Ryde Cavaliers U11s v Bembridge U11s at Smallbrook 5 Jun 16 - 1000 Newport U11s v Ventnor Gold U11s at Victoria Rec 5 Jun 16 - 1000 Shanklin U11s v Ryde U11s at Westhill 5 Jun 16 - 1000 Bembridge U11s v P’field / Bakeries U11s at Steyne Park 5 Jun 16 - 1000 Ventnor Blue U11s v East Cowes U11s at Steephill 19 Jun 16 - 1000 Bembridge U11s v Shanklin U11s at Steyne Park 19 Jun 16 - 1000 Newport U11s v Ryde U11s at Victoria Rec 19 Jun 16 - 1000 Ventnor Gold U11s v East Cowes U11s at Steephill 19 Jun 16 - 1000 Ryde Cavaliers U11s v Ventnor Blue U11s at Smallbrook 26 Jun 16 - 1000 P’field / Bakeries U11s v Ryde Cavaliers U11s at Coleman's Rd 26 Jun 16 - 1000 Shanklin U11s v Ventnor Blue U11s at Westhill 26 Jun 16 - 1000 Ventnor Gold U11s v Bembridge U11s at Steephill 26 Jun 16 - 1000 Ryde U11s v East Cowes U11s at Harding Shute 3 Jul 16 - 1000 Ryde U11s v Ventnor Gold U11s at Harding Shute 3 Jul 16 - 1000 Newport U11s v Bembridge U11s at Victoria Rec 3 Jul 16 - 1000 Ventnor Blue U11s v P’field / Bakeries U11s at Steephill 3 Jul 16 - 1000 East Cowes U11s v Ryde Cavaliers U11s at Beatrice Avenue 10 Jul 16 - 1000 Bembridge U11s v Ryde U11s at Steyne Park 10 Jul 16 - 1000 Newport U11s v Ventnor Blue U11s at Victoria Rec 10 Jul 16 - 1000 Shanklin U11s v Ryde Cavaliers U11s at Westhill 10 Jul 16 - 1000 P’field / Bakeries U11s v East Cowes U11s at Coleman's Rd 17 Jul 16 - 1000 Ryde Cavaliers U11s v P’field / Bakeries U11s at Smallbrook 17 Jul 16 - 1000 Ventnor Blue U11s v Shanklin U11s at Steephill 17 Jul 16 - 1000 Bembridge U11s v Ventnor Gold U11s at Steyne Park 17 Jul 16 - 1000 East Cowes U11s v Ryde U11s at Beatrice Avenue 24 Jul 16 - 1000 Ryde U11s v Bembridge U11s at Harding Shute 24 Jul 16 - 1000 Ventnor Blue U11s v Newport U11s at Steephill 24 Jul 16 - 1000 Ryde Cavaliers U11s v Shanklin U11s at Smallbrook 24 Jul 16 - 1000 East Cowes U11s v P’field / Bakeries U11s at Beatrice Avenue 31 Jul 16 - 1000 Shanklin U11s v P’field / Bakeries U11s at Westhill 31 Jul 16 - 1000 Newport U11s v Ryde Cavaliers U11s at Victoria Rec 31 Jul 16 - 1000 Ventnor Blue U11s v Ventnor Gold U11s at Steephill 31 Jul 16 - 1000 Bembridge U11s v East Cowes U11s at Steyne Park

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Island Webservices Cup 21 May 16 - 1330 St Helens v Newport at The Green 21 May 16 - 1330 Northwood v Godshill at The Wood, Park Road 18 Jun 16 - 1330 Newport v Northwood at Victoria Recreation Ground 18 Jun 16 - 1330 St Helens v Godshill at The Green 16 Jul 16 - 1330 Newport v Godshill at Victoria Recreation Ground 16 Jul 16 - 1330 Northwood v St Helens at The Wood, Park Road 27 Aug 16 - 1300 Island Webservices v Cup Final at The Green Fred Winter Memorial Cup 21 May 16 - 1330 Newport II v Shanklin II at Victoria Recreation Ground 21 May 16 - 1330 Whitecroft v Freshwater at Sandy Lane 21 May 16 - 1330 Bembridge v Northwood II at Steyne Park 21 May 16 - 1330 Cowes v CHSOB at IOW Community Club 18 Jun 16 - 1330 Whitecroft v Newport II at Sandy Lane 18 Jun 16 - 1330 Freshwater v Shanklin II at West Wight Sports Centre 18 Jun 16 - 1330 Cowes v Bembridge at IOW Community Club 18 Jun 16 - 1330 Northwood II v CHSOB at The Wood, Park Road 16 Jul 16 - 1330 Whitecroft v Shanklin II at Sandy Lane 16 Jul 16 - 1330 Freshwater v Newport II at West Wight Sports Centre 16 Jul 16 - 1330 Cowes v Northwood II at IOW Community Club 16 Jul 16 - 1330 Bembridge v CHSOB at Steyne Park 27 Aug 16 - 1300 1st in Group A v 2nd in Group B at TBA 27 Aug 16 - 1300 1st in Group B v 2nd in Group A at TBA 4 Sep 16 - 1230 Fred Winter v Cup Final at Westhill Andy Butler Sports Ground Specialist U15 Cup 18 May 16 - 1800 Ventnor v Ryde Cavs at Steephill 19 May 16 - 1800 P’field / Bakeries CC v Newport at Coleman's Rd 23 May 16 - 1800 U15 Cup Semi Finals v U15 Cup Semi Finals at TBC 25 May 16 - 1800 Ryde U15s v Shankliin U15s at Harding Shute 1 Jun 16 - 1800 U15 Cup Final v U15 Cup Final at Newclose CCG Mal Sketchley Memorial Cup 16 May 16 - 1800 Shanklin U13s v Ventnor U13s at Westhill 16 May 16 - 1800 Newport U13s v Ryde Cavaliers U13s at Victoria Rec 30 May 16 - 1800 Northwood U13s v Ryde Cavaliers/Newport U13s at The Wood, Park Road 31 May 16 - 1800 Ryde U13s v Shanklin or Ventnor U13s at Harding Shute 13 Jun 16 - 1800 Cup Final v Cup Final at Newclose CCG IW County Press Under 11 Cup 7 Aug 16 - 1000 P’field / Bakeries U11s v East Cowes U11s at Coleman's Rd 14 Aug 16 - 1000 P’field/Bakeries/East Cowes U11s v Ventnor Blue U11s at TBC 14 Aug 16 - 1000 Ryde Cavaliers U11s v Bembridge U11s at Smallbrook 14 Aug 16 - 1000 Newport U11s v Shanklin U11s at Victoria Rec 14 Aug 16 - 1000 Ryde U11s v Ventnor Gold U11s at Harding Shute 21 Aug 16 - 1000 Plate Semi Final 1 v Plate Semi Final 1 at Newclose CCG 21 Aug 16 - 1000 Plate Semi Final 2 v Plate Semi Final 2 at Newclose CCG 21 Aug 16 - 1000 Plate Final v Plate Final at Newclose CCG 21 Aug 16 - 1000 Plate 3rd/4th Play Off v Plate 3rd/4th Play Off at Newclose CCG 28 Aug 16 - 1000 Cup Semi Final 1 v Cup Semi Final 1 at Newclose CCG 28 Aug 16 - 1000 Cup Semi Final 2 v Cup Semi Final 2 at Newclose CCG 28 Aug 16 - 1000 Cup Final v Cup Final at Newclose CCG 28 Aug 16 - 1000 Cup 3rd/4th Play Off v Cup 3rd/4th Play Off at Newclose CCG

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ISLE OF WIGHT CRICKET BOARD LIMITED STANDARD COMPETITION RULES AND PLAYING REGULATIONS All matches will be played under the ECB Code of Conduct and Spirit of Cricket.

The following will apply to League and Cup Competitions. Further Rules and Playing Conditions that specifically apply to League OR Cup are detailed immediately after these Standard Rules. Rules AND Regulations amended December 2014

1. Eligibility to Enter Competitions shall be open to all clubs affiliated to the Isle of Wight Cricket Board Limited (IWCB). The control and administration of all competitions shall be by the Isle of Wight Cricket Board Clubs Executive Committee (IWCBCC) and all decisions of that Committee shall be final. 2. Matches will be played under the laws of cricket code 2009 disregarding any special regulations for Test and First Class matches, with the following exceptions: EXCEPTIONS: DIVISION 2 Penalty Runs: Law: 2.6.(iii) Player returning to the field without permission. Law 17.1.(d) Practice on the field. Law:18.5.(a)(iii) Deliberate short running. Law:42.4.(i) Deliberate attempt to distract striker. Law 42.9.(b)(i) Time wasting by the fielding side. Law 42.10.(b)(i) Time wasting by the batsman. Law 42.13.(b)(i) Fielder damaging the pitch. Law 42.14.(c)(i) Batsman damaging the pitch Law 42.16.(iii) Batsman stealing a run.

3. Entering the League Clubs participating in any given season will automatically be included in that competition the following season unless the IWCBCC Competition Secretary is notified in writing to the contrary before 30th September of the year preceding the Competition. Clubs that are eligible, and wish to participate in a competition but have not done so in the previous season, must advise the IWCBCC Competition Secretary by 30th September of the year preceding the competition.

4. Entry Fee An entry fee per team per season, as agreed at the Annual General Meeting will be charged and must be paid to the IWCB before the 30th April of each year of the competition. There will also be a good will bond (£100) that each club entering the league will be required to pay

5. Fixtures Fixtures will be arranged by the IWCBCC Competition Secretary and Club Fixture Secretaries at a meeting held for that purpose, prior to the season. Once arranged, matches will be played on the dates published in the IWCB fixture list and may only be varied with the consent of both Clubs and prior approval of the IWCBCC Competition Secretary.

6. Under 18 Players A player aged 18 years or over on 1st September prior to the start of the season may play for one Club in each competition only during the season. No player shall be eligible for selection unless he is a bona fide member of the Club for which he is playing.

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Players aged 17 years or under on 1st September prior to the season may play for more than one Club in a competition during the season and DO NOT have to be bona fide members of that Club.

It is the responsibility of that Club to ensure adequate insurance arrangements are in place to cover such players in the event of accident or injury to them or any third party arising from their action(s).

7. TEAM SHEETS A team sheet, nominating his players, must be submitted by each Captain and given to each Umpire prior to the toss. If there are no umpires allocated to the game, cards must be exchanged by the captains.

These team sheets must list the age of all players under the age of 18. Team sheets will be retained by the umpires or captains until the end of the season.

8. OVERSEAS / CONTRACTED PLAYERS Definition The definition of “Overseas Player” for the purposes of the IWCB is set out in the flow chart below.

A “Contracted Player” for the purposes of the IWCB is a player who receives remuneration for playing cricket.

Registration of Overseas/Contracted Players All players who may fall into the category of Overseas Players must be registered with the IWCBCC Competition Secretary at least seven (7) days prior to the first match played by that player. A player may be registered by telephone conversation with the IWCBCC Competition Secretary to be followed by written confirmation within six days It is the duty of the Club to satisfy itself that any player who may be considered to be an Overseas Player is registered in such a way. Failure to do so will result in sanctions (see “Penalty for breach of Rule 8” below).

Limitations of Overseas/Contracted Players (a) In Division One and in the Senior Cup each Club in any match is restricted to a combined maximum of not more than TWO Foreign/Contracted Players per match. (b) In all other Divisions, Clubs are restricted to ONE Foreign/Contracted player per match. (c) No foreign/Contracted player is allowed to participate in the Fred Winter Cup Competition. (d) One foreign/Contracted player is allowed to play in any Club’s side in the Outdoor Six a side.

Penalty for breach of Rule 8 Any team contravening rule 8 in a league match will receive 0 points (Irrespective of the result of the game and any bonus points gained) with the opponent receiving maximum points available for that fixture (currently 20). If the contravention takes place in a Cup match or the six-a-sides then the team contravening rule 8 will be disqualified from the competition and the team’s opponents from the match in question will progress to the next round (or, if the contravention takes place in the Final, will be declared the winner).

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IS A PLAYER, APPEARING IN A MATCH UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE IWCBCC, AN OVERSEAS PLAYER OR NOT?

Is the player either a British NO Citizen or an Irish citizen and was he born within England, Wales Scotland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man? Has the player been resident in the UK for the 24 consecutive months prior to the date of his appearance for the Club, and has not been outside the UK for longer YES than 35 days consecutively or 70 days in all during that 24 months? NO

Player is not an overseas player YES Player is an overseas player

9. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY (a) No club shall have the right to determine the composition of a visiting team as long as the player is entitled to play for the team and not under a cricketing sanction, unless there is a legal dispute with a player of the away side meaning the home club can dictate who plays in an opposing team. (b) See the “Additional Rules” section for each respective Cup Competition.

10. MATCH RESULT REPORTING (a) The Home Club in any match shall be responsible for ensuring the result is correctly recorded onto the IWCB website via the scorecard section within 48 hours of the completion of the game. Should the match be abandoned without play being commenced this must be recorded on the scorecard in the result section via the website. Both team lists and umpires should still be inputted along with the result of abandoned. In the event of failure to comply with this rule the HOME Club will be subject to a £10 fine.

11. Match Officials (a) In all Division One fixtures, Umpires will be appointed from an Umpires Panel. In all other Divisions, each team will be responsible for providing, in every League match, an Umpire approved by the relevant committee of the IWCB. In the event that a team fails to provide an approved Umpire, any person officiating in that capacity, in substitution, shall do so only at the striker's end and the team may, at the discretion of the IWCBCC Competition Secretary, be subject to a deduction of five points. Each team will also be responsible for providing a Scorer. If no approved umpire is available, the game may be played on the agreement of the two clubs. Any one umpiring in such a match must assume the full role and responsibilities of an umpire. (b) In all Senior Cup matches, and the Fred Winter Cup Final, Umpires will be appointed where possible. Each team will also be responsible for providing a Scorer. (c) WIDES - Umpires are instructed to apply the following when judging Wide’s in all formats. Any offside or leg side which in the opinion of the umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called a wide. For guidance purposes a leg side wide should be called if a ball passes on the leg side outside the pads of the batsman standing in a normal guard position.

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12. MATCH BALLS (a) The make and standard of match balls to be used in competitions will be approved by the IWCB annually

(b) Spare Balls, The home team to hand over where Umpires have been appointed 6 appropriate spare balls (1 box) of varying ages. If there are no qualified umpires the home side need to make sure both teams are aware of where the spare balls are kept.

13. TEAS (a) Tea will be taken between innings where practical and will be 20 mins in length. The 20 mins will begin when the officials sit down for their tea.

(b) If the Captains and Umpires agree that this is not practical, then the second innings can only begin provided that a minimum of ten overs is bowled at the team batting second before tea is taken.

14. PROTECTED AREA MARKING On a grass pitch, to mark the protected area, a small white mark will be placed on either side of the pitch five feet from the popping crease. Further white marks will be placed on the bowling crease one foot either side of the centre stump. The marks will be placed at both ends of the pitch.

15. MINIMUM PLAYER NUMBERS The minimum number of players a team must have for a game to commence is 7 (Seven) and if a team has the minimum number the game should be played and not conceded. LEAGUE - ADDITIONAL RULES

1. In Division 1, each Club will play each other twice in a season on a Home and Away basis. In all other Divisions the IWCB Clubs Committee will determine the fixtures annually.

2. In Division 1, the Home Club shall be responsible for providing 2 (TWO) new balls of the approved make and standard. A new ball will be used from the start of each innings. In ALL OTHER DIVISIONS, the Home Club shall be responsible for the provision of 1 (ONE) new ball of the approved make and standard. The new ball will be used from the start of the first innings.

3. Teams in all Divisions will be awarded 1 extra point for having a separate scorer who completes an appropriate & complete score sheet. Appointed Umpire(s) will award the point.

4. Teams in Division 2 will be awarded an extra point for supplying a qualified umpire. If the panel has spare umpires they will allocate to Division 2 sides but no extra point will be awarded if umpires are supplied by the panel.

5. At the end of each season, promotion and relegation will take place. If a second XI team wins Division 2 then the highest place non- second XI team shall be promoted LEAGUE – PLAYING REGULATIONS

1. In both Divisions games will start at 1.30pm. The toss shall be undertaken no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start and where a team is not present at this time they shall forfeit the toss. All drinks intervals shall be over and above the actual playing time.

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2. Should play be delayed or interrupted for any reason, up to 30 minutes can be lost in total without affecting the 90 or 80 over match rule.

3. Where the start of a match is delayed for any reason over 30 minutes, each innings shall be reduced by one over for each subsequent six minutes lost.

4. Where play is interrupted after a match has commenced, any time lost in the first innings in addition to the 30 minutes specified will initiate a reduction in overs for both sides at a rate of one over for ever six minutes lost.

5. Where an interruption occurs during the second innings, and/or time has been lost during the tea interval, anytime lost in addition to the 30 minutes specified will bring a reduction of one over for every three minutes lost.

6. A match will be considered cancelled if it hasn’t commenced within 2 hours 30 minutes (4pm) of the scheduled start. A match that has commenced but where 20 overs are unable to be completed in the second innings because of the weather or any other unavoidable reason will be considered abandoned.

7. Where pitch covers are available they may be used prior to the commencement of a game. The home team Captain must advise Umpires and the visiting Captain prior to the toss of the coin if covers are available. Thereafter, it will be the Umpires who decide as to whether they are to be used during the game.

8. A side batting with less than eleven players, including a side that has nominated eleven players but where one or more has not arrived at the ground at the time, shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed at the fall of a wicket if no further batsman is available. In such circumstances the batting side will be deemed to be all out.

9. Substitute fielders will only be allowed to take the place of fielders who have been taken ill or been injured during the match. Captains must offer a substitute in the case of one of their opponents being injured or taken ill during a match. Unless with the consent of the opposing captain, no substitute shall be allowed for a player coming late or leaving early. Match Rules

1. Each Division 1 match will consist of a maximum of 90 overs, with a maximum of 47 for the innings of the side batting first. The number of overs available for the side batting second will be the balance of the 90 overs remaining after the first innings, including any unused of the 47. Part overs bowled will count as one over.

2. Each Division 2 match will consist of a maximum of 80 overs, with a maximum of 42 for the innings of the side batting first. The number of overs available for the side batting second will be the balance of the 80 overs remaining after the first innings, including any unused of the 42. Part overs bowled will count as one over

3. The side batting first shall be deemed the winner if the side battling second is all out before reaching the total runs scored by the side battling first.

4. The side batting second shall be deemed the winner if passing the total runs scored by the side batting first.

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5. Division 1: A maximum of 12 overs per bowler will be allowed. Division 2 a maximum of 10 overs per bowler will be allowed. All are subject to the ECB directives.

6. In the event of an overs reduction at the start of the match, the allocation to each bowler shall be reduced proportionately.

7. The required over rate shall be 16 overs per hour. Achievement of the required over rate and any necessary monitoring are the sole responsibility of team captains. Nevertheless, it is within the Spirit of the Game for umpires to provide captains with relevant information at suitable intervals regarding achievement of the required rate and to advise them at close of play about the actual rate achieved.

8. During play umpires shall have the power to make all necessary allowances for time lost during an innings (e.g. drinks breaks, injury, lost ball). At the close of play umpires shall be responsible for the calculation of over rate achieved in each innings and shall record any failure in both scorebooks and in the Panel Umpires Match report which is sent to the league secretary.

9. A side that fails to meet the required rate over the course of each innings will have points deducted as follows: -

• Less than 16 overs per hour 1 point • Less than 15 overs per hour 2 points • Less than 14 overs per hour 3 points • Part overs count as one bowled over.

No penalties shall apply if: (i) an innings ends within 40 overs or (ii) is interrupted, resulting in a deduction of the overs allowed or (iii) if either innings has to be closed during a prolonged stoppage for weather, etc. In no case shall over rate penalties be imposed so as to reduce below zero the total points gained by a side in a match. Fielding Regulations 1. In all division discs shall be placed in a circle 30 yards from each wicket. Four players plus the wicket keeper and bowler must be within that circle at the moment of delivery.

2. In all divisions there must be no more than two (2) fielders outside the 30 yards circles for the first 12 over of each innings. Awarding of Points 1. Points in league matches will be awarded as follows:- • Outright Win = 15 Points + Bonus Points • Winning Draw = 10 Points + Bonus Points • Losing Draw = 3 points + Bonus Points • Outright Loss = 0 Points + Bonus Points

An extra 5 points will be awarded for winning outright after batting first or being forced to bat second ie. losing the toss"

If a side batting second reaches 75% of the required runs for an outright win they will gain 2 extra bonus points.

2. If a team fails to for fill a fixture an outright win (30 Points) will be award to the opposition

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Batting and Bowling Bonus Points

3. In Division 1, One batting point will be awarded at 125, 150, 175, 200 and 225 runs (Maximum 5 Points) in both innings.

4. In Division 2, One batting points will be awarded at 100, 125, 150, 175 and 200 runs (Maximum 5 Points) in both innings.

5. In all Divisions, one bowling point will be gained at the fall of the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th wicket (Maximum 5 Points).

6. Addition Batting Points can be gained for teams batting second and winning with wickets in hand, who are not able to achieve maximum batting points because the total set in the first inning. (But only a maximum of 5 batting points will be able to be gained).

• 9 or 10 Wickets in hand = 5 Points • 7 or 8 Wickets in hand = 4 Points • 5 or 6 Wickets in hand = 3 Points • 3 or 4 Wickets in hand = 2 Points • 1 or 2 Wickets in hand = 1 Point 7. Cancelled match will not be allocated any points

8. Tied Match. For a tied match each side shall receive 10 points + batting or bowling points.

9. Drawn Match where the scores and overs faced finish equal the side batting second shall receive 10 points + batting or bowling points.

10. A winning draw is determined as follows:-

In a drawn match where the scores do not finish equal, the team with the higher net run rate (see 11 below) shall be awarded a ‘winning draw’ and points awards as stated above, provided the second inning comprises a minimum of 20 overs.

11. At the close of the first innings, the standing umpires shall determine and verify with both captains the innings run rate and the resulting target for the team batting second to achieve a winning draw (first innings run rate multiplied by available overs).

This shall be recorded in the scorebooks prior to the second innings. In the absence of standing umpires, the captains shall assume this responsibility.

12. Should the second innings be affected by rain, the winning draw target shall be recalculated as above using the first innings run rate.

13. In the event of a team fielding less than eleven players’ maximum bowling points will be awarded on the fall of the last wicket.

14. League positions will be determined on an average points gained in completed matches.

15. In each Division, should any teams be equal on average points, the team with the most wins will have priority. If still equal, the final positions will be determined by the most away wins, or if still equal, the higher run rate per over throughout the season.

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ISLE OF WIGHT 20TWENTY COMPETITION ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS 1. UMPIRES a. Preseason fixtures will have umpires allocated from the panel b. Midweek it will be the responsibility of the club to supply umpires 2. START TIMES a. Preseason fixtures – Start times will be communicated by the competition secretary b. Midweek – All fixtures should start at 6pm 3. LENGTH OF GAME a. The bowling side needs to bowl its 20 overs in 75mins, the umpire has the discretion to add time on stoppages with in the game. b. For every over bowled outside the 75 min deadline the batting side will be awarded 6 penalty runs plus whatever they score of the bat. c. A match that has commenced but where 5 overs are unable to be completed in the second innings because of the weather or any other unavoidable reason will be considered abandoned. 4. BALL a. Preseason fixtures will use a Pink or Orange ball of appropriate weight and size. b. Home side will supply the 1 ball for the game c. Home Side can supply the ball for the midweek comp 5. BOWLER QUOTAS a. No bowler can bowl more than 4 overs and bowling quotas should be reduced accordingly if overs are reduced. 6. TIME OUT a. Incoming batsman must be in a position to take guard or in a position to allow there partner to receive the next ball within 1min 30sec. 7. WIDES a. 2 runs and no extra ball will be awarded for each wide bowled, except in the final over of the innings where 1 run and an extra ball will be awarded. 8. NO BALLS a. The batting side will be awarded a 1 run and a free hit for each front foot no ball that is bowled. b. The fielding side are not allowed to change their fielding positions for a free hit, unless a different batsman is on strike from the previous delivery. c. Any other no balls will result in 1 run and an extra ball. 9. FIELDING REGULATIONS a. Disc shall be placed in a circle 30 yards from each wicket. 4 players plus the wicket keeper and bowler must be within that circle at the moment of delivery. b. There must be no more than two (2) fielders outside the 30 yard circles for the first 6 over of each sides innings. c. In circumstances when the number of overs of the batting team is reduced, the number of fielding restricted be reduced in accordance with the table below. Table should apply to both the 1st and 2nd innings of the match Total Overs No of Overs for fielding restrictions 5-6 1 7-9 2 10-13 3 14-16 4 17-19 5

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10. PLAYER ELIGBILTY a. Any players aged 18 or over can only play for one team over the course of the season. Any under 18s can play for more than one team. 11. RESULT a. The team with the most runs will be declared the winner if there has been no interruptions and both teams have had the chance to face the same number of overs. b. If tied at the completion of the match, the team that has lost the fewer wickets will be declared the winner. c. If the above gives no result the team with the higher score at the end of the 6th over will be the winner if this still does not give a winner. The highest score at the 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd or 1st over will be declared the winner. 12. MATCH REPORTING The Home Club in any match shall be responsible for ensuring the result is correctly recorded onto the IWCB website via the scorecard section within 48 hours of the completion of the game. Should the match be abandoned without play being commenced this must be recorded on the scorecard in the result section via the website. In the event of failure to comply with this rule the HOME Club will be subject to a £10 fine. POINTS Win - 10 pts Bat - 1 pt for 80, 2 pts for 100, 3 pts for 120, 4 pts for 140, 5 pts for 160 Bowl - 1 pt every 2 wickets Add. Bat - 1 pt for winning with 10/9 wickets in hand, 2 pts for 8/7, 3 pts for 6/5, 4 pts for 4/3, 5 pts for 2/1 (Maximum of 5 bat + add. bat points) Any tie would result in a super over ADDITIONAL UNDER 17 BONUS POINTS FOR MIDWEEK T20 LEAGUE ONLY 1 point for every 15 runs scored by an under 17 1 point for every wicket taken by an under 17 *An under 17 player means they qualify for selection for the IWCB U17 team. **A team can only win a maximum of 5 U17 bonus points per match. ISLAND WEBSERVICES SENIOR CUP REGULATIONS

1. In Senior Cup, all matches will commence at 1.30pm with the toss to be completed no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled start of play. 2. In Senior Cup, a side is required to bowl its 45 overs to the opposing side (or alternatively, close the opposition innings) within 2 hours 45 minutes of the commencement of the innings. 3. For every complete over not bowled at the cut-off point of 2 hours 45 minutes from the commencement of the innings, the fielding side shall be penalized as in the table below. However, the full 45 overs shall still be bowled (barring weather interruptions or any other unavoidable condition). 4. In calculating the cut-off point of 2 hours 45 minutes for the purposes of this rule, the Umpires shall have an absolute discretion to allow additional time to the fielding side in the event of, for example, injuries, lost balls and other incidents that in the view of the Umpires would be inequitable to disregard when considering the amount of actual playing time available to the fielding side.

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Number of complete overs Points deduction for slow not bowled as of 2 hours Runs deducted over rate(Senior Cup) “cut off” point

Number of complete overs not 15 bowled as of 2 hours 45 minutes 2 10 Points deducted ‘cut off’ point’ 3 15 4 or more 20

5. In the event of a suspension of play during an over of the innings of the team batting first, and the innings is not resumed, the over shall be considered to have been completed for calculation purposes 6. In the event of time being lost during the innings of the team batting second, a revised target score shall be determined based on the average run rate over the first innings. The revised target will be calculated on the basis of the amount of time still available up to 19.20; one over for every 3.5 minutes of playing time remaining. 5. In the event of a team batting first being all out in less than their full quota of overs, the calculation of their average run-rate shall be based on the full quota of overs to which they would have been entitled and not on the numbers of overs in which they were dismissed. 7. In the event of an overs reduction at the start of the match, the allocation to each bowler shall be reduced proportionately. 8. In the event of a bowler becoming incapacitated and unable to complete an over, or a bowler inadvertently exceeding his permitted number of deliveries, the remaining balls will be bowled by another player who has not completed his total allocation of overs. Such part of an over will count as an over only insofar as each bowler's allocation is concerned. This provision shall also apply if a bowler is taken off under Law 42 (Unfair Play). 9. All Senior Cup matches shall be of one innings per side and 45 overs per side. In the event of the team batting first not using all of their overs, the side batting second does not receive any additional overs. 10. No bowler shall be allowed to bowl more than 9 overs in Senior Cup. 11. In Senior Cup discs shall be placed in a circle 30 yards from each wicket. Four players plus the wicket keeper and bowler must be within that circle at the moment of delivery. 12. In Senior Cup there must be no more than two fielder outside the 30 yards circles for the first 12 over of each sides innings ISLAND WEBSERVICES SENIOR CUP - ADDITIONAL PLAYING REGULATIONS 1. The winner of any match shall be the team scoring the greater number of runs in the agreed number of overs. 2. In the event of a tie the following will apply: - a) The team losing the fewer number of wickets shall be the winner. b) If both teams are all out, the team with the higher overall scoring rate over the first 20 overs shall be the winner. c) If the result cannot be decided by (a) or (b) then the team with the higher overall scoring rate over 30 overs shall be the winner. d) If a winner cannot be decided by (a), (b) or (c) then the result will be decided by the toss of a coin.

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e) A result can only be achieved if both teams have batted for at least 20 overs or unless one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or the team batting second scores enough runs to win the match in less than 20 overs. If one or both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a minimum of 20 overs NO RESULT shall be declared. f) In the event of a postponement, or a NO RESULT match, it will be played, or replayed on a date mutually agreed by the Clubs concerned BEFORE the date of the next round. In any replayed match a lesser number of overs than specified in Paragraph 2 may be mutually agreed between the Clubs, but no less than 20 overs per team. In the event of disagreement, 20 overs per team shall be played. ISLAND WEBSERVICES SENIOR CUP - ADDITIONAL RULES 1. The competition shall be open to all IW Division 1 teams and all 1st teams of clubs affiliated to the IWCB (including those playing in Mainland Leagues). 2. The competition will be a knock out competition. Teams losing in the first round will go onto play in the Fred Winter Memorial Cup 3. For the Final, the IWCB will be responsible for all arrangements including the selection of the venue and the provision of match balls. 4. For all matches other than the Final, the Home Club AND the Away Club shall each provide ONE new ball of the approved make and standard. A new ball will be used from the start of each innings. FRED WINTER CUP - ADDITIONAL RULES 1. The competition shall be open to any team losing in the first round of the Island Webservices Senior Cup. No teams of clubs affiliated to the IWCB but playing in Mainland Leagues will be allowed to enter. See rule 5 for player eligibility. 2. The team drawn first shall be the HOME team and shall be responsible for any necessary arrangements. For the Final, the IWCB will be responsible for all arrangements including the selection of the venue and the provision of the match ball. 3. For all matches other than the final, The HOME Club shall be responsible for the provision of ONE new ball of the approved make and standard. The new ball will be used from the start of the first innings. 5. The Cup to be competed for annually shall be known as the 'Fred Winter Memorial Cup'. 6. A player may not play in the Fred Winter Memorial Cup if the in the current season they have : - a) Played in more than 4 Island League Division 1 matches b) Played in the IW Senior Cup in the current season c) Plays any Premier League Cricket in the current season d) Played in the 1st Xl of a side playing Mainland League Cricket in the current season e) Played in more than four 2nd XI match of a side playing Mainland League Cricket in the current season.

It is the responsibility of the Club to ensure compliance with Rule 5. Any breach of this rule will result in the team being disqualified. A player who has played in the Fred Winter Cup during that particular season may play subsequently in the Senior Cup. 7. Rule 5 above does not apply to players aged under 18 years. FRED WINTER CUP - ADDITIONAL PLAYING REGULATIONS 1.All matches will commence at 1:30pm with the toss to be completed no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled start of play. Team Captains and Umpires must agree before play commences the latest time at which play can finish to allow subsequent changes in the number of overs should play be interrupted by bad weather or any other unavoidable condition. In the event of an agreement not being reached, close of play will be 19.30. If the start is delayed or time is lost during the team batting first, one over per team is deducted for every 7 minutes lost.

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a) In the event of a suspension of play during an over of the innings of the team batting first, and the innings is not resumed, the over shall be considered to have been completed for calculation purposes. b) In the event of time being lost during the innings of the team batting second, a revised target score shall be determined based on the average run rate over the first innings. The revised target will be calculated on the basis of the amount of time still available up to 19.30; one over for every 3.5 minutes of playing time remaining. c) In the event of a team batting first being all out in less than their full quota of overs, the calculation of their average run-rate shall be based on the full quota of overs to which they would have been entitled and not on the numbers of overs in which they were dismissed. d) In the event of an overs reduction at the start of the match, the allocation to each bowler shall be reduced proportionately. e) In the event of a bowler becoming incapacitated and unable to complete an over, or a bowler inadvertently exceeds his permitted number of deliveries, the remaining balls will be bowled by another player who has not completed his total allocation of overs. Such part of an over will count as an over only insofar as each bowler's allocation is concerned. a) This provision shall also apply if a bowler is taken off under Law 42 (Unfair Play). 2 Matches will be played on a Saturday on a 40 over basis, unless a different day is agreed by the IWCBCC Competition Secretary 3. In any match, no bowler may bowl more than 8 overs. 4. The winner of any match shall be the team scoring the greater number of runs in the agreed number of overs. 5. The Fred Winter Memorial Cup will be played on a Knock Out basis. 6. In the event of a tie the following will apply: a) The team losing the fewer number of wickets shall be the winner. b) If both teams are all out, the team with the higher overall scoring rate over the first 20 overs shall be the winner. c) c) If the result cannot be decided by (a) or (b) then the team with the higher overall scoring rate over 30 overs shall be the winner. d) If a winner cannot be decided by (a), (b) or (c) then the result will be c decided by the toss of a coin. e) e) A result can only be achieved if both teams have batted for at least 20 overs or unless one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or the team batting second scores enough runs to win the match in less than 20 overs. If one or both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a minimum of 20 overs NO RESULT shall be declared. f) In the event of a postponement, or a NO RESULT match, it will be played, or replayed on a date mutually agreed by the Clubs concerned BEFORE the date of the next round. In any replayed match a lesser number of overs than specified in Paragraph 2 may be mutually agreed between the Clubs, but no less than 20 overs per team. In the event of disagreement, 20 overs per team shall be played. 7. The agreed match ball of acceptable standard is required for each innings. Captains to agree on the match ball prior to the toss. 8. Clubs are restricted to ONE Foreign/Contracted player. Definition of these players will be as per elsewhere in this handbook. Clubs contravening this rule in a cup match will forfeit the game.

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INDOOR LEAGUE AND CUP RULES AND PLAYING REGULATIONS

1. The competition shall be open to all member Clubs or affiliated Associations of the Isle of Wight Cricket Board. The control and administration of the competition shall be by the Indoor Cricket League Secretary.

2. The League will consist of Divisions as determined by the Indoor Cricket Competition Secretary. Any new entrants will compete, in the first instance, in the bottom division.

3. Clubs must register for the new season by 31st August each year.

4. At the end of the season the bottom club will be relegated to the Division below and the top club will be promoted to the Division above.

5. An entry fee per team per season, as agreed at the Annual General Meeting, will be charged and must be paid to the Isle of Wight Cricket Board before 30th April of each year of the competition.

6. Matches must be played on the dates and times specified in the Fixture List.

7. Normal white cricket clothing must be worn, but spiked footwear is not permitted. Wicket-keepers must wear the normal protective gear at all times.

8. Match balls will be provided by the Isle of Wight Cricket Board.

9. A player aged 18 years or over on the 1st September prior to the season may only play for one club during the league season. No player shall be eligible for selection unless he is a bona fide member of the club for which he is playing. Players aged 17 years or under on the 1st September prior to the season may play for more than one club during the season and DO NOT have to be bona fide members of the club. It is the responsibility of the club to ensure adequate insurance arrangements are in place to cover such players in the event of accident or injury to them or any third party arising from their action(s). Any player can play for one club in the cup and a separate club in the league providing they are bona fide members of those clubs.

10. Each club in any match is restricted to a combined maximum of not more than two Foreign/Contracted players. Definition of these players will be as per the current ECB regulations. Clubs contravening this Rule will forfeit any points gained in the match concerned.

11. Any disputes will be referred to the Indoor Cricket Competition Secretary and his decision will be final.

12. Any club failing to fulfil a fixture will be charged with their opponents match fee as well as their own for the match and 4 points will be awarded to their opponents. In the event of a match not being played through the absence of both teams, both teams will be charged their match fees. If a club fails to fulfil more than one game, 2 points will be deducted per game after the one game allowed.

13. All matches shall be played under the ECB Code of Conduct. League Playing Regulations 1. Matches will be played under the Playing Regulations laid down by the England and Wales Cricket Board for the National Indoor Six-a-Side Club Cricket Championship, except as specified in Paragraph 2 below.

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2. The team scoring the most runs in any match will be declared the winner and will be awarded 4 points. In the case of a TIE, each team will be awarded 2 points. In the event of a match not being played through the absence of both teams, NO points will be awarded. 3. At the end of the season, in the event of two or more teams having equal points, the final Division position will be determined by Net Run Rate throughout the season. 4. (a) WIDES - When a wide is called no extra ball is bowled. The penalty for a wide is 3 runs plus any runs scored from that ball. (b) NO BALLS - When a no ball is called no extra ball is bowled. The penalty for a no ball is 3 runs plus any runs scored from that ball. (c) In the final (twelfth) over of EACH INNINGS, if wides and no balls are called, the penalty is 1 run plus any runs scored from that ball. An extra ball is bowled for each wide or no ball in this over only. Cup Playing Regulations 1. Matches will be played under the Playing Regulations laid down by the England and Wales Cricket Board for the National Indoor Six-a-Side Club Cricket Championship.

2. The team scoring the most runs in any match will be declared the winner. In the case of a TIE, the following criteria will be used to determine the winner: (a) The team losing fewer wickets (b) The team receiving the fewest number of balls (c) The highest score after 6 overs (d) The highest score after 9 overs (e) The toss of a coin 3. (a) WIDES - When a wide is called no extra ball is bowled. The penalty for a wide is 3 runs plus any runs scored from that ball. (b) NO BALLS - When a no ball is called no extra ball is bowled. The penalty for a no ball is 3 runs plus any runs scored from that ball. (c) In the final (twelfth) over of EACH INNINGS, if wides and no balls are called, the penalty is 1 run plus any runs scored from that ball. An extra ball is bowled for each wide or no ball in this over only. STANDARD COMPETITION RULES AND PLAYING REGULATIONS FOR UNDER-11, UNDER-13 AND UNDER-15 CRICKET The following will apply to both League and Cup Competitions. Further Rules and Playing Conditions that specifically apply to League OR Cup are detailed immediately after these Standard Rules. 1. Competitions shall be open to all Affliated Clubs of the Isle of Wight Cricket Board. 2. The control and administration of all competitions shall be by the Isle of Wight Cricket Board Clubs Committee in liaison with the IWCBCC Competition Secretary and the Cricket Development Manager. 3. Fixtures to be arranged by IWCBCC Competition Secretary, the Cricket Development Manager and Team Managers. 4. The Winners of the U11 Cup will receive the Isle of Wight County Press Cup. 5. The Winners of the Under-13 League will receive the Mal Sketchley Memorial Trophy and the Winners of the Mal Sketchley Memorial Under-13 Cup will represent the Isle of Wight in the National Under-13 Club Cup. 6. The Winners of the Under-15 League will receive the The Vic Hailes Memorial Shield and the Winners of the Under-15 Cup will represent the Isle of Wight in the National Under-15 Club Cup.

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7. The Home Club shall be responsible for the provision of the orange match ball, which will be of the approved standard. 8. Each team shall be responsible for providing an Umpire and Scorer. 9. Each member of a competing team ideally needs to be a bona fide member of the club. Players can play for any club during the season. However players must be encouraged to join a club where they live. In Under 11 Competitions the player must be aged 10 years or under on the 31st August of the year proceeding the season of play. In Under 13 Competitions the player must be aged 12 years or under on the 31st August of the year proceeding the season of play. In Under-15 Competitions the player must be aged 14 years or under on 31st August of the year proceeding the season of play. 10. The Home Club in any match shall be responsible for ensuring that the result is recorded on the Isle of Wight Cricket Board’s Website within 48hr of the game, including the names of all players who did not bat. Failure to input the scorecard within the time frame or if a scorecard is submitted incomplete the club will fined £10 each time. 11. Under 11 League matches will be played on a Sunday morning starting no earlier than 10am and finishing by 12.30pm. All Under 13 matches will be played on a Monday evening starting at 6pm. All Under 15 matches will be played on a day agreed by clubs and will start at 6pm. In the event of a U13 or 15 league game being cancelled due to weather it can be rearranged and played again as long as it is played by the deadline (31st August 2015) for league games, if not points will be shared between teams. 12. Each season will have a start and finish date sufficient to ensure as far as possible all scheduled matches are played. 13. Friendly games can be arranged and played at any time. 14. Clubs unable to for fill their fixture because of the state of their pitch can play at another venue if both teams are in agreement. 15. Clubs may mutually bring forward games with the agreement of the fixtures secretary, as long as this is decided before the start of the season. PLAYING REGULATIONS Matches will be played under the Laws of Cricket 2003, disregarding any Special Regulations for Test and First Class Matches, with the exception of: Under-11 Cup Competitions Regulations

1. The U11 Cup Fixtures will be 8 a side games that will follow the standard rules of cricket. 2. A match shall consist of 2 innings, each of 16 overs with each team starting with 0 (Zero) runs 3. Bowling: No bowler can bowl more than 3 overs and 7 bowlers must bowl at least 1 over per innings 4. Batting: Batters will retire when they reach a personal total of 25 but can return to the crease if 6 wickets have fallen, but in the order they retired. 5. An innings will be over when 16 overs have been bowled or when 7 wickets have fallen. 6. No extra balls are given for wides or no balls and they will count as 2 runs except for the last over when extra balls plus runs will be used.

8. If 16 overs cannot be played, the managers need to decide before the game starts how many overs per side are to be bowled. If bad weather delays the start of the first innings or suspends the length of either innings, the number of overs will be arranged so that each side bats for the same number of overs as follows: 8 overs minimum per side = 2 overs a pair, pro rata.

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(a) In the event of a suspension, or suspensions of play, during the innings of the team batting first, the quota of overs per team will be reduced by such a number that will result when the total number of overs in a match is reduced by dividing the minutes lost by three. (b) In the event of a suspension of play during an over in the innings of the team batting first, and the innings is not resumed, the over shall be considered to have been completed for calculation purposes. (c) In the event of a suspension, or suspensions of play, during the innings of the team batting second, the quota of overs for their innings will be reduced by the same calculation as in paragraph (a) above. 7. The maximum boundary is 35 metres. Under-11 Friendly Regulations 1. A team can only use 8 players when fielding, however a team can consist of more than 8 players but only 8 can bat, unless agreed by each club in advance. The extra players may bowl and field encouraging more players at clubs to be involved in the match. 2. A match shall consist of 2 innings, each of 16 overs with each team starting with a score of 200. 3. Batting: The batting side is divided into 4 pairs of batters with each pair batting for 4 overs. 4. Each time a batsmen is given out, the loss of the wicket is recorded on the score sheet and that team loses 5 runs off their score. The batsmen change ends and continue batting as a pair for the rest of the 4 overs. All runs scored during the 4 overs are credited to the pair. Sundries are scored in the bowlers boxes. 5. No extra balls are given for wides or no balls and they will count as 2 runs except for the last over when extra balls plus runs will be added to the batting teams score. 6. Bowling: 7 members of the fielding side must bowl at least 1 over. No player may bowl more than 3 overs. There will be a nominated wicket keeper who does not have to bowl but can if required. 7. The maximum boundary is 35 metres. 8. A hard orange or softball can be used with in a game. Under-13 & 15 Competitions Regulation 1. Matches will consist of one innings being limited to 20 overs. If 20 overs cannot be played, the Managers need to decide before the game starts how many overs per side are to be bowled. If bad weather delays the start of the first or suspends the length of either innings, the number of overs will be arranged so that each team bats for the same number of overs as follows: (a) In the event of a suspension, or suspensions of play, during the innings of the team batting first, the quota of overs per team will be reduced by such a number that will result when the total number of overs in a match is reduced by dividing the minutes lost by three. (b) In the event of a suspension of play during an over in the innings of the team batting first, and the innings is not resumed, the over shall be considered to have been completed for calculation purposes. (c) In the event of a suspension, or suspensions of play, during the innings of the team batting second, the quota of overs for their innings will be reduced by the same calculation as in paragraph (a) above. 2. Bowling: In U13 games 7 bowlers must bowl at least 1 over and no bowler may bowl more than 4 overs in any innings. U15 games no bowler must bowl more than 4 overs. Where a match starts with reduced overs, no bowler may bowl more than 20% of the total number of overs, except that where the total is not divisible by 4. An additional over shall be allowed to each of the minimum number of bowlers necessary to make up the balance.

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3. Batting: In Under 13 matches, when a batter reaches, or passes, the personal total of 30 runs they must retire, but may return to the crease only when all the other players have batted. Retired batsmen must return in their order of retirement and take the place of the retiring or dismissed batter. The batter shall retire again when they score an additional 50 runs on their return to the crease if there is another batsmen available to bat. In the Under 15 matches the rule applies, however the run criteria is increased to 40. ADDITIONAL RULES AND PLAYING REGULATIONS FOR UNDER-11 AND UNDER-13 CRICKET 1. The ball shall weigh 4.75 ounces and be orange in colour for league and cup games 2. No Fielder, except the wicket keeper, shall be allowed to field nearer than 11 yards, measured from the middle stumps, except behind the wicket on the off side. 3. The pitch shall be 18 yards in length for Under 11's and 20 yards for Under 13’s. 4. The stumps shall be 27 inches above the ground and 8 inches wide. 5. IWCB County/District U11 team selection will take preference over club fixtures ADDITIONAL RULES AND PLAYING REGULATIONS FOR UNDER-15 CRICKET 1. The ball used will be full size (5.5 - 5.75 Ounces) and orange in colour. 2. No Fielder, except the wicket keeper, shall be allowed to field nearer than 8 yards, measured from the middle stumps, except behind the wicket on the off side. (11 yards if the fielder is under 13 years of age). The manager shall be responsible for informing the Umpires which players are under 13 years of age in a particular match. 3. The pitch shall be 22 yards in length. RESULTS 1. The team scoring the most runs in its innings shall be the winner. If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie. No account shall be taken of the number of wickets that have fallen. 2. A result can only be achieved if both teams have batted for at least 10 overs, unless one team has been all out in less than 10 overs, or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 10 overs. (Under 11 League & Cup 8 overs) 3. In a rain-curtailed cup matches, there will be a 'bowl out', where five nominated players from each team shall bowl two deliveries at one stump in an area agreed by the Umpires and Captains. The team hitting the stump the most times shall be the winner. Where this is not possible, the result will be decided by the toss of a coin. 4. Points will be awarded to the opposition should any team refuse to honour a fixture. SCORING OF POINTS FOR LEAGUE MATCHES

1. 2 points will be awarded for a win. 2. 1 point will be awarded to each team for a tie. 3. In the event of a game being cancelled because of the weather or a rain affected match not being completed each team will be awarded 1 point. 4. The winners of the league will be the team with the most points. If any teams are equal on points, the title will be shared.

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DISCIPLINARY RULES 2016 1. BASIC PROCEDURES & GUIDELINES The Isle of Wight Cricket Board and participating teams shall operate a Disciplinary Policy in accordance with the current Disciplinary Rules operating within the jurisdiction of the England & Wales Cricket Board. (The E.C.B “Code of Conduct and Spirit of Cricket” statement). These rules shall apply to all League, Cup, Representative, Intermediate, Junior and indoor matches played under the auspices of the Isle of Wight Cricket Board and any functions organised by the Board (Any reference to clubs shall include representative matches) Any Under 18 involved in the process will be accompanied by an adult and the issue passed onto the County Welfare Officer. 2. MAINTENANCE OF DISCIPLINE The IW Cricket Board is the authoritative body in respect of discipline and shall take whatever measures are required to maintain an acceptably high standard of behaviour and inflict appropriate penalties. The Board shall appoint a Disciplinary Procedure panel, which, together with the Board Disciplinary Chairman, will be responsible for the overall management of disciplinary matters and deal promptly with any complaint or incident. In the event of Disciplinary Hearing being required, the Disciplinary Chairman shall appoint an impartial Disciplinary Panel, which will consider the details of the alleged misconduct and the response of the alleged offender. Upon conclusion of the Hearing, the Panel shall reach a verdict, via a simple majority, and impose such penalties as are appropriate within the Guidelines set out in the Schedule of Disciplinary Penalties. 3. CODE OF CONDUCT All member clubs and their players, officials and supporters are bound by the Disciplinary Rules and shall conduct themselves accordingly. Unsatisfactory conduct shall include, but not be limited to • Dissent at an umpire’s decision or reaction in a provocative or disapproving manner, whether verbal or written. • Physical abuse, intimidation, assault or attempt to intimidate or assault an umpire, official, player or spectator. • The use of crude, foul or abusive language or the making of offensive gestures or hand signals whether directed at an individual or otherwise. • Sledging or deliberate distraction of an opponent and persisting appealing in order to pressurise an umpire or opponent. • Any form of abuse or discrimination, relating to race, religion, creed, or of any other nature. • Willful damage to property, equipment or playing surface. • The use or distribution of illegal drugs or substances. • Un-gentlemanly conduct or any other action that is likely to bring the League, Club or Game of Cricket into disrepute or prejudice its good name or interests. • Repeated infringements of the Spirit of the Game either by an individual or a team, where each Infringement, in itself, does not warrant any disciplinary action. (Such instances will result in a Disciplinary Hearing and the captain will be held responsible for the conduct of his team). • The falsification of documents. • Providing false or misleading information or otherwise perverting the course of any investigation by the League. • Unacceptable behavior, by word or action, at any function organised by the League. • The publication, public display or inclusion in a website, facebook, twitter or blog of unsuitable or derogatory literature either by a club or by an individual.

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4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTAINING DISCIPLINE

a. Member Clubs i. The Club has overall responsibility for the behaviour of its members and maintaining discipline and, if it fails to properly control or discipline any person associated with the club with regard to misconduct: it shall be answerable to a charge of ‘Unsatisfactory Conduct’

ii. Clubs are required to establish and operate their own Disciplinary Rules and Procedure, in a pro- active manner, in accordance with E.C.B. Disciplinary Guidelines and to ensure that they have the power and machinery to deal with any misconduct by their players or members. Clubs should ensure that they are adequately protected in situations where disciplinary action is required.

b. Captains The Captain is also responsible at all times for the behaviour of his players and must ensure that play is conducted within the spirit of the game as well as within the Laws of Cricket. Failure to take suitable action against an offender will render the captain liable to a charge of ‘Unsatisfactory Conduct’

c. Players i. Players are required to conduct themselves in a proper manner at all times and should be fully aware of, and comply with the requirements of, the ECB’s ‘Code of Conduct’ and ‘Spirit of Cricket’ statements which are available via the IWCB website.

5. REPORTING AN INCIDENT In order to maintain a high standard of behaviour it is important that any incident of misconduct or improper behaviour is reported to the League Disciplinary Chairman with the utmost urgency.

a. Any complaint relating to incidents of misconduct or improper behaviour should be notified to the Disciplinary Panel Chairman within three days, following the incident, by telephone and be confirmed in writing. Any incident coming to the attention of the Disciplinary Committee outside this time, will in any event, be investigated by the Disciplinary Chairman and appropriate action taken.

b. Complaints or protests of a non-disciplinary nature, such as a breach of the League Rules, shall be submitted to the league or county secretary, to be dealt with by other means.

c. Upon becoming aware of an incident as per paragraph (a) hereof, the Disciplinary Chairman and Committee shall determine whether:

i. Adequate action has been taken by the Club ii. The incident be recorded on file iii. A written warning be issued iv. A Summary Penalty be imposed v. A Disciplinary Inquiry / Hearing be convened

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6. COURSES OF ACTION TO BE TAKEN FOLLOWING AN INCIDENT In order that disciplinary incidents can be dealt with speedily it is essential that both Clubs and the Board Disciplinary Panel work closely to ensure that any penalties imposed against an offender are both appropriate and effective.

a. Club Disciplinary Hearing In the event of an incident involving one of their players, members or supporters occurring, clubs are required to instigate their own investigation and take appropriate action against offenders, irrespective of whether the incident has been reported to the Board Full details of such action, together with full minutes of the club’s disciplinary hearing, must be forwarded to the Board’s Disciplinary Chairman, within fourteen days of the date of the incident. Upon receipt of this information, the Disciplinary Chairman, in consultation with the Disciplinary Committee, will determine the adequacy of the action taken by the club and will either: i. Confirm that the action taken is appropriate or ii. Instigate a formal enquiry and Disciplinary Hearing 7. PENALTIES a. General The Disciplinary Hearing, whether at club or league level, shall impose such penalties, as they consider appropriate and in accordance with the schedule of penalties laid down by the Board from time to time, which shall be published. Such penalties shall include and are not limited to:

a) Caution or Reprimand b) Fine c) Suspension d) Deduction of League Points e) Expulsion

b Club Hearing Clubs may well, within their own Disciplinary Rules, have their own levels of penalties. However any such penalties must be strongly linked with those utilised by the Board and any penalties imposed must be of a degree of severity that is regarded as satisfactory by the Board Disciplinary Panel 8. Disciplinary Panel Action i. Recorded on File Items of a relatively trivial nature, which do not, in their own right, warrant disciplinary action, will be recorded on file. The Board Disciplinary Chairman will monitor such incidents and instigate action against any individual who accrues a series of reports, which indicate an unacceptable behavioural trend.

ii. Written Warning Where considered to be adequate action, the League Disciplinary Secretary shall issue a written warning after consultation with the League’s executive officers.

iii Summary Penalty Upon receipt of a report in accordance with 5-a above, the Disciplinary Chairman shall determine whether the alleged offence can be adequately dealt with by way of a summary penalty.

The Disciplinary Chairman shall have the power to impose a Summary Penalty on an individual following inappropriate action.

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Summary penalty is defined as unacceptable conduct or behaviour warranting a penalty ranging between a caution, reprimand, or suspension (not exceeding two weeks).

A Summary Penalty will become effective from, and inclusive of, the Saturday following the date of the incident subject to a minimum of 48 hours notice.

Where 48 hours notice cannot be given, the date of implementation will be deferred for seven days. A summary penalty may be imposed in conjunction with, addition to, or independently of, any action taken by the club.

iv Disciplinary Inquiry / Hearing Where the action taken by the club is considered to be inappropriate or inadequate and the level of the alleged offence is considered to be too serious to merit a ‘Recording’ or ‘Summary Penalty’, the Disciplinary Chairman shall instigate an inquiry and/or Disciplinary Hearing. Such a Hearing will take place within 14 days of the receipt of a written report or the findings of a club hearing. A minimum of seven days notice of a Hearing will be given to all parties 9. DISCIPLINARY ENQUIRY The decision and penalty, if any, shall be on the basis of a simple majority vote. No person who is connected, in any way, with any Club or persons involved in potential or actual disciplinary action shall be involved in either the investigation or hearing.

a. The decision of the Disciplinary Panel shall be given at the meeting, to be confirmed in writing as soon as possible thereafter and will be put into effect at the date thereof subject to any possible appeal. In the event of an appeal being lodged, the penalty shall be suspended until determination. No further discussion or submissions will be taken at the meeting.

b. The Chairman, whose decision shall be final, shall determine the conduct of the hearing; this shall be in accordance with the procedures laid down hereafter. Clubs must submit details of all internal hearings to the League Disciplinary Chairman, setting out the nature of the charge, the verdict and the penalty c. Summary Penalty

A Summary Penalty may be imposed by a club or the League Committee within the following limitations ii. Caution or reprimand iii. Suspension - maximum of two weeks – commencing on, and inclusive of the following Saturday

The Board Disciplinary Panel shall have the right to impose one or more of the penalties set out in paragraph ( 9-a) above

The Schedule of Disciplinary Penalties, as published prior to the start of the season shall be regarded as Guidelines but may be varied by the Disciplinary Panel, either in a lenient or more severe manner, where it is felt circumstances require such action 10. DISCIPLINARY HEARING PROCEDURE 1. INTRODUCTION a. There is no restriction on the evidence that can be presented, provided that it is relevant to the matter b. The standard of proof applied by the Disciplinary Committee will be on the basis of balance of probabilities rather than any complaint having to be proved beyond any reasonable doubt.

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2. PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES a. The Chairman will conduct the meeting and introduce the members of the Disciplinary Panel, together with any witnesses that may be called. The Respondent will then introduce any witnesses who have been called in response to the complaint. b. The Disciplinary Secretary will outline the procedure to be adopted at the meeting. but an enquiry into the incident. c. The Respondent will be asked whether the allegations made are admitted or denied before the hearing proceeds in the manner set out. d. The Disciplinary Secretary or such other person as shall be appointed on his behalf will outline details of the complaint and the evidence that will be produce d.

3. THE HEARING a. The evidence supporting the complaint shall be presented with any witnesses giving verbal evidence. The witnesses may be asked questions by members of the disciplinary panel and thereafter, the Respondent will be able to do likewise. The witness will then be asked to leave the meeting. The next witness, if any, will do the same. No witness will be allowed to ask questions of the Respondent. b. After evidence in support of the complaint has been given, the Respondent will have the opportunity to produce such other evidence that he has in support of his case. This will be presented in the same way as the evidence of the earlier witnesses with members of the Panel being able to ask questions in order to assist then in reaching a decision about the matter. c. At the conclusion of the evidence in response to the complaint, the Respondent may make a closing statement, before he is asked to leave the meeting to enable the Panel to deliberate and consider their decision.

4. THE DECISION a. The Disciplinary Committee will first of all reach a decision on the complaint based on a majority. If the complaint is found proved then the committee will consider the penalty to be imposed, expenses and costs on the same basis and take into account any previous Disciplinary record involving the Respondent and/or Club. b. The Respondent will be brought back into the meeting and the decision of the Committee will be given. c. If the complaint is proved, the Disciplinary Secretary will inform the Respondent of the right of appeal and the steps that need to be taken. d. The Chairman will close the meeting and will not allow any further submissions or comments either about the decision, penalties imposed or any other matter. 11. APPEAL PROCEDURE In the interest of justice any club, player, official, spectator or individual who has been handed a penalty in respect of a disciplinary issue shall have a Right of Appeal. Such appeals will be heard by an entirely new panel whose decision shall be final and binding on all parties. In order to be valid, an appeal against the findings of a Disciplinary Hearing must be received, in writing, by the Board Chairman within two days of the original hearing or imposition of a penalty. The appeal must specify the grounds for the appeal and in relation to findings and penalties. Any appeal must be accompanied by a deposit of £50 which will be retained, either wholly or partially if the appeal is not totally successful. Any appeal following the imposition of a Summary Penalty must be lodged within two days. The offender shall be entitled to request a Disciplinary Hearing in connection with the decision and/or penalty imposed. Should such a request be made, a Disciplinary Hearing will be arranged to take place no later than 7 days from that date, Such hearing to be conducted by the Disciplinary Appeal Panel, whose decision shall be final.

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No notice of appeal will be accepted in the event of failure to give such notice in accordance with this rule, save that the Disciplinary Appeal Panel shall have the power to accept an appeal out of time only in exceptional circumstances.

Methods of appeal are as follows: a. Re. Club Hearing An appeal against a decision made, and penalty imposed, at a club disciplinary hearing will, usually, be considered within the appeal arrangements specified within the club’s Disciplinary Rules. However the appeal may be conducted by the Board Disciplinary Appeal Panel if:

i. Either the club or the individual request this course of action An individual, having been issued with a Summary Penalty may lodge an appeal which will be considered by the Board’s Disciplinary Appeal Panel

Any appeal against the findings of the Board Disciplinary Panel will be heard 14 days after the original hearing. Upon receipt of the Appeal, which must be lodged within 2 days of the original decision, the Secretary shall convene a meeting of the Disciplinary Appeal Committee and give no less than 5 days notice.

The Appeals Committee shall comprise a Chairman, Secretary and three appointed persons who have no affiliation to either Club or individual involved in the complaints situation. Panel members shall each have one vote. Additionally, the Chairman shall have an extra casting vote in the event of a deadlock situation.

d. Decision The Disciplinary Appeals Panel shall have the power to vary the penalties imposed by the Disciplinary Committee, either by upholding, reducing or increasing the same, in accordance with the tariff of penalties.

The decision shall be given to the offending individual(s) and Club at the conclusion of the Appeal Hearing, to be confirmed in writing within 14 days. The decision of the Appeals panel shall be final and binding on all parties. 12. NOTIFICATION AND RECORDING OF OFFENCES As indicated above, any disciplinary action taken by a club against one of its members must be fully reported to the Board Disciplinary Chairman. All information relating to Disciplinary matters will be retained by the Board and be available to all Officers of all Clubs and Leagues affiliated to the ECB. Details of penalties imposed on clubs and individuals will be displayed on the league’s website

The Disciplinary Chairman shall advise all parties concerned of the outcome of all disciplinary issues whether undertaken by Board or Club, giving details of any penalties imposed within seven days of the conclusion of the Hearing or Appeal. Umpires and Cancelled Games If a game is cancelled before the appointed umpires are due to arrive at the ground, it is the Home Team's responsibility to contact the ACO Secretary Roy Cooper by phone (01983 861459/ 07821732111). You may also wish to phone the appointed umpires direct although bear in mind these may have had to be changed at short notice."

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ECB Fast Bowling Directives Injury prevention for fast bowlers

These Directives apply to girls and boys, and any reference to he/his should be interpreted to include she/her.

For the purpose of these Directives a fast bowler should be defined as a bowler to whom a wicket keeper in the same age group would, in normal circumstances, stand back to take the ball.

All coaches are urged to identify those players with the potential to bowl fast and to ensure they follow the Directives in all cricket throughout the season.There are four main areas to be aware of when assessing injury risk to fast bowlers: 1. Overbowling 2. Technique 3. Physical Preparation 4. Equipment

1. Overbowling: This is an important consideration especially for young bowlers whose bodies are not fully developed. Recent studies have revealed that overbowling is a common cause of back injuries. Evidence suggests that much of the damage occurs early in the playing career, especially during growth spurts, though the effects do not often show themselves until the late teens. The more talented and more physically mature youngsters are generally most at risk, as they tend to play at more than one age group level. To ensure that young fast bowlers do not place undue stress on their bodies, every attempt must be made to keep the amount of bowling within reasonable limits. The following Directives provide sensible playing and training levels.

Directives for matches: AGE: MAX OVERS PER SPELL MAX OVERS PER DAY Up to 13 5 overs per spell 10 overs per day U14, U15 6 overs per spell 12 overs per day U16, U17 7 overs per spell 18 overs per day U18, U19 7 overs per spell 18 overs per day

Directives for practice sessions: AGE: MAX BALLS PER SESSION MAX SESSIONS PER WEEK Up to 13 30 balls per session 2 sessions per week U14, U15 36 balls per session 2 sessions per week U16, U17 36 balls per session 3 sessions per week U18, U19 42 balls per session 3 sessions per week

For guidance it is recommended that in any seven day period a fast bowler should not bowl more than four days in that period and for a maximum of two days in a row. Having completed a spell the bowler cannot bowl again, from either end, until the equivalent number of overs to the length of his spell have been bowled from the same end. A bowler can change ends without ending his current spell provided he bowls the next over he legally can from the other end. If this does not happen his spell is deemed to be concluded. If play is interrupted, for any reason, for less than 40 minutes any spell in progress, at the time of the interruption, can be continued after the interruption up to the maximum number of overs per spell for the appropriate age group. If the spell

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is not continued after the interruption the bowler cannot bowl again, from either end, until the equivalent number of overs to the length of his spell before the interruption have been bowled from the same end. If the interruption is of 40 minutes or more, whether scheduled or not, the bowler can commence a new spell immediately. Once a bowler covered by these Directives has bowled in a match he cannot exceed the maximum number of overs per day for his age group even if he subsequently bowls spin. He can exceed the maximum overs per spell if bowling spin, but cannot then revert to bowling fast until an equivalent number of overs to the length of his spell have been bowled from the same end. If he bowls spin without exceeding the maximum number of overs in a spell the maximum will apply as soon as he reverts to bowling fast. Nets: Outdoor: The emphasis on all nets should be quality rather than quantity. These Directives will encourage young fast bowlers to focus their efforts on shorter, more intensive spells. Consequently young fast bowlers should be made aware of the importance of warming up and warming down as part of their preparation. Indoor: In the period between the end of the cricket season and Christmas, indoor practise for fast bowlers should be kept to an ABSOLUTE MINIMUM. The following highlights the risk of playing/practising on hard surfaces such as solid concrete and shows how these forces can be reduced by using appropriate mats or indeed by practising on grass. Concrete offers 0% force absorption whereas grass can offer up to 75%. The 34% offered by natural turf was measured at Trent Bridge on a rock hard Test Match pitch. These figures have major implications for limiting indoor work in the winter, particularly for seamers, and for ensuring that length and intensity of sessions are considered when working on the harder surfaces.

Force absorption and surfaces: Concrete 0% force reduction Uniturf on concrete: 7% force reduction Uniturf + mat: 15% force reduction Uniturf + 2 mats: 31% force reduction Natural turf: 34% force reduction Synthetic + underlay: 49% force reduction

2. Technique: It is crucial that bowlers are encouraged to adopt a safe action early in their development. Bowlers should either have a SIDE-ON, a FRONT-ON or a ‘MIDWAY/NEUTRAL’ action, but SHOULD NEVER MIX THE ACTIONS. The mixed actions (of which there are two main types) are a major cause of back injuries, because they cause an unnecessary spinal twist. Excessive hyperextension of the back during the delivery stride is also a contributing factor. For further clarification of mixed actions consult the ‘ECB Coaches Manual’ or an appropriately qualified cricket coach.

3. Physical Preparation: A well structured, cricket specific training programme is essential to develop, and maintain, the strength, endurance and flexibility required for fast bowling. It is one of the most injury-liable non-contact activities in sport and the need for the fast bowlers to be amongst the fittest and best prepared players in the team cannot be over emphasised. Bowlers should WARM UP and STRETCH thoroughly before bowling and training, and should WARM DOWN and STRETCH afterwards. A good warm up helps to encourage a more professional approach, helps team spirit and can actually improve performance. It also helps to reduce the chance of an injury occurring

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4. Equipment: Impact forces of up to eight times body weight can be experienced during the delivery stride. Without the appropriate footwear, these forces must be absorbed by the feet, ankles, knees and lower back of the bowler. It is therefore essential that bowlers minimise these effects by absorbing them with the use of efficient, well-fitting, cushioned boots or shoes and if required, absorbent insoles. The use of running shoes, basketball-type boots or good cross trainers is also essential as they are designed to cope with the types of forces experienced when bowling on hard surfaces. The year starting date of midnight on the previous 31st August is assumed throughout these Directives. Safety Guidance on the Wearing of Cricket Helmets by Young Players In February 2000 the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) issued safety guidance on the wearing of helmets by young players up to the age of 18. In brief, the guidance recommends that: • helmets with a faceguard or grille should be worn when batting against a hard cricket ball in matches and in practice sessions • young players should regard a helmet with a faceguard as a normal item of protective equipment when batting, together with pads, gloves and forboys, an abdominal protector (box) • young wicket keepers should wear a helmet with a faceguard, or a wicketkeeper face protector when standing up to the stumps. With the assistance of schools, cricket clubs and leagues, the wearing of helmets by young players is now standard practice in cricket throughout England and Wales. Helmets are widely available and are covered by a British Standard (BS7928:1998). A face protector represents an alternative head protection system for young wicket keepers. Face protectors are, at the time of publication of this guidance, a relatively new innovation. Wicketkeeper Face Protectors are covered by a new British Standard (BS 7928 – 2 :2009). The original guidance allowed parents or guardians to give their written consent to allow a young player not to wear a helmet. However now parental consent not to wear a helmet should not be accepted in any form of cricket. This guidance applies to all players up to the age of 18, both in adult cricket and in all junior cricket played with a hard cricket ball. The guidance also applies during all practice sessions. Any individual taking responsibility for players should take all reasonable steps to ensure that this guidance is followed at all times.The ECB asks that the guidance is communicated to the parents or guardians of all young players through clubs and schools, and that young players are not allowed to bat or stand up to the stumps when keeping wicket against a hard ball without wearing appropriate protection. Guidelines for Junior Players in Open Age Cricket The ECB has issued guidance covering the selection and participation of young players in open age group cricket. This is to help clubs decide when to select young players in open age group cricket and how best to help their cricketing development when they play within open age groups. The guidance applies to boys and girls. The ECB keeps these guidelines under review and,following feedback from clubs and leagues has revised these guidelines from the 2014 season. The ECB will continue to monitor the impact of these guidelines and you are invited to feedback your thoughts and comments in writing to the ECB Non-First Class Cricket Department. The guidance is as follows: General • Making the step up from junior to open age group cricket is a significant event in any player’s cricket experience. Ensure the player’s safety, personal development needs and overall cricket experience are considered.

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• Clubs, squad coaches and managers must take into account the requirements on age detailed in this guidance. • Each case is to be determined on an individual basis, depending on the player’s ability and stage of cognitive and emotional maturity to take part at this level. However, the minimum age guidance provided below must be adhered to. • Juniors should be involved in all aspects of the game wherever possible i.e. socialising, team talks, practice, decision making and so on, so they feel part of the team. • Children will often feel more comfortable and able to perform if they have a family member or friend also playing in the side. • Remember, children’s early experiences will remain with them always and will often determine whether they want to remain playing the game or give up and do something else. • Provide an opportunity for players to show their talents in an appropriate way. Children who are just used as fielders will not fully experience the game. • Be supportive, at all times, for all forms of effort even when children are not successful. Try and put them in situations where they will experience some success (however small) and ensure plenty of praise and encouragement. • The captain should inform the Umpires of under 18s in the side. Restrictions ECB Helmets, Fast Bowling Directives and Fielding Regulations should always be adhered to for junior players in Open age group cricket. Minimum Age Players who are selected in a County U12 squad in spring for a summer squad or in another squad deemed by ECB Performance Managers to be of a standard above ‘district level’ for that season are eligible to play open age cricket. This is providing they are at least 11 years old, are in School Year7 on 1st September in the year preceding the season, and have written parental consent to play. In allowing these players to play in open age cricket it is essential clubs and coaches recognise the ‘duty of care’ obligations they have towards these young players. This means boys and girls who are county squad and area squad players, are able to play open age group cricket if they are in an U12 age group and are a minimum of 11 years old on 1st September of the year preceding the season. District and club players who are not in a county or area squads must wait until they reach the U13 age group, be in Year 8 and be 12 years old on 1st September of the preceding year before being able to play in any open age group cricket. As before written parental consent is required for these players. The duty of care should be interpreted in two ways: • Not to place a young player in a position that involves anunreasonable risk to that young player, taking account ofthe circumstances of the match and the relative skills ofthe player • Not to create a situation that places members of the opposing side in a position whereby they cannot play cricket as they would normally do against adult players

In addition, the guidelines note the need for clubs and leagues to recognise the positive experience young players should havein open age cricket. Clubs should provide an opportunity for players to show their talents in an appropriate way. Children who are just used as fielders will not fully experience the game.

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Isle of Wight Association of Officials (IW ACO) IW ACO Chair: Michael Blackman Contact: [email protected] IW ACO Secretary: Roy Cooper Contact: [email protected] Umpires and Cancelled Games If a game is cancelled before the appointed umpires are due to arrive at the ground, it is the Home Team's responsibility to contact the ACO Secretary Roy Cooper by phone on 07821732111 . You may also wish to phone the appointed umpires direct although bear in mind these may have had to be changed at short notice.

Umpire Contacts Mike Blackman 01983 882620 Sean Little 07977891547 Dave Brown 07821513026 Keith Mitchell 01983 614610 Chris Cheverton 01983 243879 Dan Newman 07872909846 Graham Cooper 865772 Fiona Newnham 01983 854732 Roy Cooper 01983 861459 Keith Newnham 01983 854732 Wayne Dunne 07973272883 Martyn Richards 07914403239 Tony Higgins 01983 508661 Janice Routledge 01983 863994 Ian Hobbs 07717756823 Derek Simmonds 760815 Karl Hoey 01983 872624 Barrie Wade 01983 862686 Guy Jolliffe 01983 822543 James Weller 01983 753745 Andy Keller 01983 612876 George Wickens 01983 562493 Paul Kermode 01983 299893 Simon Wratten 01983 883424 Andy King 01983 527024

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