Stuart Canvas Gloucestershire County Cup - Rules 2017
Stuart Canvas Gloucestershire County Cup - Rules 2017
1. TITLE
The full title of the Competition is the "Stuart Canvas Gloucestershire County Cup”
2. MANAGEMENT.
The control of the competition, which will take place annually, shall be undertaken by the Senior Clubs and Competitions Development Group of the GCB and all decisions relating to these rules or to matches played in the competition shall be final and binding on all concerned.
3. ENTRY.
3.1 All competing clubs must be affiliated to the GCB and ECB and their grounds should lie within the geographic area administered by the GCB (i.e. Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Bristol Councils).
3.2 Clubs playing in the following league shall automatically qualify to enter the Competition - West of England Premier League (all Divisions).
3.3Entry to the competition will be by invitation only and these will be sent to all eligible clubs who must return their entry forms before February 1st of the year of the competition.
3.4 If a club fails to fulfill a fixture in any one year that club may not be allowed to compete in the following year's competition.
3.5 Previous year's finalists shall be exempt from the preliminary round of the following year’s Competition.
4. COMPETITION STRUCTURE
The competition shall be organised on a straight knock out basis.
5. QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS.
5.1 A cricketer shall only be eligible to play for a club in the competition if he is a bona-fide, fully paid up member of that club.
5.2 If a club is a member of a League, a cricketer shall be deemed to be a "bona-fide" member of that club if he is eligible to play for that club under the rules of the League.
5.3 No currently contracted professional cricketer may take part in the competition unless he is under the age of 23 on the 1st of January of the year of the competition or he is a home-grown player of that club.
5.4 No player may represent more than one club in the competition in any one year.
5.5 Overseas players, as defined by ECB, shall be limited to one per team at any one time.
6. CRICKET BALLS.
Each club shall provide the umpires with one new Grade 'A' ball prior to the toss for each match except the Final when the balls shall be provided by the Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB). The HOME team will be responsible for supplying spare balls of an adequate standard (inspected before the game by the umpires) to be used in the event of the match ball being lost or damaged or needing to be replaced.
A new ball must be used at the start of each innings.
7. UMPIRES.
The GCB shall be responsible for ensuring that GACO is requested to appoint two umpires for each game. Once the umpires have been appointed, it will be the responsibility of the HOME club in each round, except the Final, to confirm all arrangements with the appointed umpires, particularly in the event of postponements.
Umpires appointed by GACO are to be reimbursed their fee on the day by each club preferably before the game.
8. SCORERS.
Each club shall provide a competent scorer. In the event of a club failing to provide a scorer, the captain of the offending team must delegate one of his players to fulfill the role of scorer and that player will not be permitted to take part in the game otherwise.
9.FIXTURES.
9.1 Subject to the over-riding discretion of the competition organiser, matches must be played by the deadline set.
9.2 When the draws are published, it is the responsibility of the HOME club to offer the AWAY club at least 2 dates on which the game could be played, provided these are on or before the deadline date. If the AWAY club declines all of the dates offered, then they shall be liable to be excluded from the competition.
9.3 When the date of the fixture has been agreed, the HOME club must notify the competition organiser so that umpires can be appointed.
9.4 In the event of the game not being played by the deadline date because of inclement weather, the clubs will be advised by the organiser of the new deadline date applicable to the particular round. The date for the re-arranged fixture must be agreed by both clubs in line with rule 9.2.
9.5 In the event of a re-arranged game not taking place on the agreed date because of inclement weather, then the game must take place on the Sunday following - and so on until the game is played. Failure of a club to adhere to this, shall result in the offending club being eliminated from the competition.
9.6 A game may take place mid-week if absolutely necessary, with a match of a minimum of 20 overs a side, provided that the organiser has been informed and official umpires are appointed.
10. TEAM SHEETS.
Each side must provide the umpires with a signed team sheet before the toss at the start of the match identifying any player who has not reached the age of 18 on the date of the match showing the specific age of the player. It is recommended that the ECB Team Sheet is used wherever possible.
NB. Umpires will not stand in any match unless this requirement is met.
11. MATCH RESULTS.
Following the match, the WINNING TEAM must inform the competition organiser of the result by email and must enter the details on Play-Cricket by mid-day of the following day. The full score sheet must be added to Play-Cricket within 72 hours.
12. HELMETS.
Any player under the age of 18 playing in the competition must wear a helmet which conforms to the latest ECB regulations.
13. CODE OF CONDUCT.
All players, team officials and club members shall be bound by the MCC Spirit of Cricket and the ECB Code of Conduct.
14. PLAYING CONDITIONS.
A. The Laws of Cricket (2000 Code – 4th Edition – 2010) shall apply with the following exceptions:
B. Hours of Play and interval.
(i) Hours of play - normal hours of play will be 13:30 - 19:40 (12:00 – 18:10 for the final).
Matches may commence at alternative start times (12:30, 13:00 etc.) providing both sides are agreeable and the Organiser has been notified at least 7 days before the match is due to be played. If no such notice is received, then the umpires will assume a 13:30 start.
(ii) In uninterrupted matches, an interval of 30 minutes will be taken at the conclusion of the innings of the team batting first (normally 16:20) (14:50 in the Final). In the case of an interrupted match or a match in which the start is delayed, the duration and time of the interval can be varied by the umpires (minimum 10 mins)
(iii) A scheduled cessation time for each innings shall be fixed prior to its commencement by applying the provisions of Playing Condition 14 C 2 (i).
(iv) Close of Play shall normally be 19:30 (18:00in the Final) but play may continue after that time, subject to conditions of ground, weather and light, until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result achieved - see playing condition D.
(v) Additional Time - subject to weather and light, in the event of play being suspended for any reason other than normal intervals, the playing time shall be extended by the amount of time lost up to a maximum of 30 minutes. The captains may agree to dispense with this rule only by mutual consent. In such circumstances the umpires must be notified before the start of the match.
C. Length of Innings.
- In uninterrupted matches
(i)Each team shall bat for 45 overs unless all out earlier.
(ii)All sides are expected to be in position to bowl the first ball of the last of their 45 overs within 2 hours 50 minutes playing time. In the event of them failing to do so, the full quota of overs will be completed, and the batting side will be credited with 6 runs for every whole over that has not been bowled. This will apply to both innings of the match. If the side batting second is credited with runs in this way and this consequently takes their score to or past their victorytarget, then the match shall be deemed to be won by the side batting second. All penalties in this regard will be imposed immediately the ball first becomes dead after the scheduled or re-scheduled cessation time for the innings.
(iii)If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 45 overs the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for 45 overs.
- In delayed start matches.
(i) The number of overs shall be arranged so that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs (minimum 10 overs each team). A result can only be achieved in a match of less than 20 Overs per side if both sides have the opportunity to bat for the full number of overs originally allocated. The calculation of the number of overs to be bowled shall be based on one over for each full 3.75 minutes (i.e. 3 mins-45secs) in the time remaining before the close of play (normally 19:30hrs).
As a guide the following shall apply. Time for the interval must be allowed for in the Calculation (See 14 B (ii))
Overs Remaining Calculation Chart
Playing Time Remaining (mins) / Total Overs to Bowl / Playing Time Remaining (mins) / Total Overs to Bowl75 / 20 / 210 / 56
90 / 24 / 225 / 60
105 / 28 / 240 / 64
120 / 32 / 255 / 68
135 / 36 / 270 / 72
150 / 40 / 285 / 76
165 / 44 / 300 / 80
180 / 48 / 315 / 84
195 / 52 / 330 / 88
337.5 / 90
(ii) A fixed time will be specified for the start of the interval as calculated by applying the provision of 14 C 2 (i). In the event of the innings of the team batting first being completed prior to the scheduled time, the interval shall take place immediately and the innings of the team batting second will commence correspondingly earlier. If either team fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled and playing condition 14 C 1 (ii) shall apply. In all reduced over matches the fielding team will be given one overs leeway in addition to any time that the umpires might allow for stoppages. The interval shall be of the duration determined by the umpires as in 14 B
- In matches where play is suspended after the match has started.
(i)When play is suspended during the first innings the object shall be to re-arrange the number of overs so that both sides have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs (minimum 20 overs per side). The calculation of overs shall be as in 14 C 2 (i). The provisions in 14 C 2 (ii) shall also apply.
(ii)If, owing to a delayed start in the second innings or a suspension in play during the second innings, there is insufficient time for the team batting second to face the same number of overs as the team batting first, then the number of overs to be bowled will be those that could be bowled by the scheduled close of play (14 B (i) , 14 B (iv)) assuming a rate of 16 overs per hour. The number of overs to be faced by the team batting second will never be increased after an interruption.
(iii)In the event of a suspension occurring in the middle of an over, the number of full overs to be bowled will be calculated, and any balls remaining to be bowled in the over during which play was suspended, will be added.
(iv) Where the match has started and, due to an interruption there is no longer the opportunity for both sides to face a minimum of 20 overs, if time allows, the original match will be abandoned and a new match of not less than 10 overs per side will commence. A result can only be achieved in a match of less than 20 overs per side if both sides have the opportunity to bat for the full number of overs originally allocated.
4. In all matches.
The umpire shall inform the fielding team captain when taking the field for the first time and on every subsequent occasion if play is interrupted by the weather, of the scheduled cessation time for that innings. The umpire at the bowlers end will inform the fielding captain, the batsman and his fellow umpire of any time allowances as and when they arise. (This matter will not be subject to retrospective negotiation). The umpires shall be responsible for calculating the revised number of overs to be played in the match, the fielding team will be given one overs leeway.
D. The Result.
(i)In an interrupted match where the number of overs has had to be reduced, a result can be achieved only if both teams have batted for at least 20 overs unless one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 20 overs. There is provision for a result to be achieved in an equal overs per side contest of minimum of 10 overs per side as long as both teams have the opportunity to bat for the full number of overs originally allocated (see 14 C 2 (i) , 14 C 3 (iv))
(ii)When there is no interruption in the match and when both teams have had the opportunity, subject to the provisions of 14 C 1 (ii), of batting for the same agreed number of overs, the team scoring the higher number of runs shall be the winner. If the scores are equal, the result shall be determined by the loss of wickets with the team losing the fewer number of wickets being declared the winner. If still equal, or if both sides were all out, the team with the higher score at the end of the completed penultimate over shall be the winner, and if still equal, at the end of the previous over, and so on until a winner can be decided.
(iii)If due to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of overs in the innings of either team has to be revised to a lesser number than that originally allotted (minimum 20 overs) then a revised target score should be set for the number of overs which the team batting second will have the opportunity of facing. This will be calculated on the basis of average run-rate (nb a completed innings with the side being dismissed in less than their allotted overs, counts as their full allocation of overs for the purpose of calculating run rate. If the scoring rate is the same, then the winner will be determined as set out in 14 D 2).
(iv)If a match is abandoned before it has been played to a conclusion and before the team batting second has received its allotted number of overs (providing that it has received not less than 20 overs) the result shall be decided by average run rate.
(v)If it is not possible to obtain a result in the Final on the original scheduled date the GCB will make arrangements for the match to be re-staged.
(vi)If a result cannot be achieved based on 14.D.1, 14.D.2, 14.D.3 above, the match shall be declared "No result" and Regulation 9 above will apply.
E. Number of overs per bowler.
(i)No bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the amount of overs scheduled for the innings. However in a delayed start, or interrupted match, where the overs are reduced for both sides, or for the team bowling second, no bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total overs allowed (unless such a number has been exceeded before the interruption) except that where the total overs are not divisible by five, an additional over shall be allowed to the minimum number of bowlers necessary to make up the balance.
(ii)When an interruption occurs in the middle of an over and on resumption the bowler had exceeded the new maximum allocation, he will be allowed to finish the incomplete over.
(iii)In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, another bowler will bowl the remaining balls. Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each bowler's limit is concerned.
F. ECB Fast Bowling Directives.
(i)The ECB Fast Bowling Directives will apply to all matches.
(ii)For the purposes of these Directives a fast bowler is defined as a bowler to whom the wicketkeeper in the same age group would in normal circumstances stand back to take the ball.
(iii)Team Managers and/or Captains are responsible for providing the umpires with a team sheet showing the ages of any player who is aged Under 19 or below before the toss for innings takes place.
(iv)Umpires are requested to ensure that this Playing Condition is strictly adhered to in all circumstances.
G. Restrictions on the Placement of Fieldsmen.
(i)Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The circles shall have as their center the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semicircles shall be 30 yards (27.4 meter). The ends of each semi-circle shall be joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of the pitch. The field restriction should be marked by painted white dots at five yard intervals, each dot to be covered by white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring seven inches in diameter.
(ii)At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than five fieldsmen on the leg side.
(iii)For the duration of the innings only five fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery.
(iv)In the event of an infringement of the above fielding restrictions, the umpire at the striker’s end shall call and signal "No ball':