Yearbook. Strategic)Partners)of Goulburn)Murray)Cricket. Major)Sponsor Goulburn)Murray)Cricket. Bendigo Bank Goulburn-Murray Cricket

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1 Yearbook Strategic)Partners)of Goulburn)Murray)Cricket Major)Sponsor Bendigo Bank Goulburn-Murray Cricket

2 GMC Life Members Rochester and District Cricket Association 1967 W Windridge 1971 V Speers 1967 J Vine 1974 J McMahon 1968 R Iddles 1976 W Connell 1968 A Meyenn 1981 E Fielder 1971 J Anderson 1981 M Ryan Echuca Cricket Association 1937 C B H MacFarlane 1986 J J Hendry 1937 J R McKindlay 1986 P E Denham 1954 J J Phyland 1987 J H Jackson 1981 R Owen 1989 I McCarten 1986 A W Johnson Campaspe Cricket Association 1995 Bill Williams 2001 Jim Hartshorn 1995 David Jackson 2005 Phil Edge 2000 Graham Turner 2009 Peter Howes Kyabram & District Cricket Association Jack Stone Ern Purdey Ian Morgan Bob Ferguson Gus Underwood Jack Forster Peter Fry Graham Chalker Gillie Cochrane Don Sefton Tom Kilmartin Alan McGrath Ron Cunningham Alex Ranson Peter Raglus Jon Varcoe

3 Bendigo Bank Goulburn Murray Cricket PO Box 15, ECHUCA VIC 3564 Board of Management for Chairman Jon Varcoe Mobile: Vice-Chairman Brayden Stone Mobile: Finance Kirk Teasdale Mobile: Sponsorship Kirk Teasdale Mobile: Representative Cricket Brayden Stone Mobile: My Cricket / Recorder Barty Carver Mobile: bartycarver1@gmail.com Junior Cricket John Moyle Mobile: john.moyle@landmark.com.au Umpiring Jon Varcoe Mobile: jvps@ymail.com Administration Brayden Carey Mobile: goulburnmurraycricket@gmail.com

4 Strategic Partner of Goulburn Murray Cricket With every product or service we offer, money goes back into the community to support local clubs, organisations and initiatives like Goulburn Murray Cricket. We ve contributed more than $30,000 to Goulburn Murray Cricket, thanks to you. These much needed funds have allowed the organisation to offer our communities a stronger and more viable cricket association. As a Bendigo Bank customer you benefit from competitive products and great service and get the satisfaction of knowing your banking is contributing to your community. It s not a new thing, it s simply who we are and what we believe in. And it s a simple equation. We think our banks can only be successful if our customers and communities are successful first. So make a difference - to your own banking and to your community Drop into your nearest branch at: Elmore - 62 Railway Place, Ph Lockington Lockington Road, Ph Rochester - 24 Gillies Street, Ph Tongala - 35 Mangan Street, Rushworth - 23 High Street, Ph Stanhope - 25 Birdwood Avenue, Ph Echuca Pakenham Street, Ph

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6 Bendigo Bank Goulburn Murray Cricket Club Directory Bamawm-Lockington United Cricket Club President - Nick Roffey Mobile: nick.roffey@gwf.com.au Secretary - Eric Bish Mobile: egbish@hotmail.com Junior Contact - Mark Serpell Mobile: muzz2608@iinet.net.au Grounds A & B Grade Bamawm Recreation Reserve Bamawm Hall Road Bamawm C Grade Bamawm Recreation Reserve (2nd Ground) Bamawm Hall Road Bamawm Lockington primary school - Lockington road (entry from Forest Street) Under 16 & Under 14 Lockington primary school - Lockington road (entry from Forest Street)

7 Colbinabbin Cricket Club President Mark Turner Mobile: Secretary Will Francis Mobile: Junior Contact U/12 - Bill West Mobile: wjwest37@hotmail.com Junior Contact U/16 Trevor Brown Mobile: bumpa3@bigpond.com Grounds Under 16 M.J. Morgan Oval - Mitchell Street Colbinabbin

8 Cooma Cricket Club President - Russell Barrett Mobile: russell@knightskyabram.com.au Secretary Kath Barrett Mobile: russell@knightskyabram.com.au Junior Contact - Russell Napier Mobile: rebalnap@bigpond.net.au Grounds All Grades Cooma Recreation Reserve - Cooma Road Cooma

9 Echuca Cricket Club President Tim Hawker Mobile: Secretary Jo Hinks Mobile: Junior Contact Grant Kemp Mobile: Grounds A & B Grade Victoria Park Crofton Street Echuca C & D Grade Echuca College Butcher College Drive Echuca Under 16 Victoria Park Crofton Street Echuca Or Echuca College Butcher College Drive Echuca Under 14 & Under 12 Echuca 208 Primary School Anstruther Street Echuca

10 Echuca South Cricket Club Secretary Allan Holder Mobile: Junior Contact Garry Williams Mobile: Grounds A & B Grade Echuca South Recreation Oval High Street Echuca C Grade Echuca Secondary College Butcher Street Echuca Or Echuca South Recreation Oval High Street Echuca Under 16 Echuca South Recreation Oval High Street Echuca Or Echuca Secondary College Butcher Street Echuca Under 14 & Under 12 Echuca 208 Primary School Anstruther Street Echuca

11 Girgarre Cricket Club President - Dean Shay Mobile: dvshay@bigpond.com.au Secretary Brett Hughes Mobile: cathandbrett@bigpond.com Junior Contact Mick Coyne Mobile anniemick@trinitytelecom.net.au Grounds B & C Grade Main Ground Dickman Street Girgarre D Grade Second Ground Church Street Girgarre Under 16 & Under 14 Cooma Kyabram-Cooma Road Under 12 Second Ground Church Street Girgarre

12 Kyabram Fire Brigade Cricket Club President - Justin Hooper Mobile: juzyhooper@hotmail.com Secretary - Abby Pay Mobile: firebrigadecc@hotmail.com Junior Contact Michael Mott Mobile: wallymott@hotmail.com Grounds A & B Grade Northern Oval Tisdall Road Kyabram C & D Grade Kyabram High School Fischer Street Kyabram Under 16 Northern Oval Tisdall Road Kyabram Or Kyabram High School Fisher Street Kyabram Under 14 & Under 12 Kyabram High School Fischer Street Kyabram

13 Moama Cricket Club President Brian Harland Mobile: Secretary Paula Murphy Mobile: Junior Contact - Barry Moyle Mobile: Barry@moamarsl.com.au Grounds A & B Grade Moama Recreation Reserve Perricoota Road Moama C Grade Moama Recreation Reserve (Brick Alley) Perricoota Road Moama Under 16 Moama Recreation Reserve Perricoota Road Moama Under 14 & Under 12 Moama Recreation Reserve (Brick Alley) Perricoota Road Moama

14 Northern United Cricket Club President - Anthony Hogg Mobile: amandafenwick@hotmail.com Secretary Antony Vagg Mobile: antony.vagg@gmail.com Junior Contact Darren Wright Mobile: belinda56@live.com.au Grounds B Grade Fitzroy Street Bunnaloo Morris St, Mathoura, New South Wales 2710

15 Rochester Tigers Cricket Club President - Brad Major Mobile: brad.major@majorsiga.com Secretary - Stuart Withers Mobile: stu.delly@gmail.com Junior Contact - Justin Cleary Mobile: justin@jrcleary.com.au Grounds A & B Grade Windridge Oval (Rochester Recreation Reserve) Reserve Street Rochester C & D Grade Rochester High School Edward Street Rochester Under 16 Moon Oval (Rochester Recreation Reserve) Reserve Street Rochester Under 14 & Under 12 Rochester High School Edward Street Rochester )

16 Rochester United Cricket Club President - Brendan Martin Mobile: allanbypastoral@hotmil.com Secretary Ryan Rasmussen Mobile: ryan.ras@bigpond.com Junior Contact Brendan Martin Mobile: allanbypastoral@hotmil.com Grounds A & B Grade Moon Oval (Rochester Recreation Reserve) Reserve Street Rochester C Grade Rochester High School Edward Street Rochester Under 16 Rochester High School Edward Street Rochester (Hard Wicket) Or Moon Oval (Rochester Recreation Reserve) Reserve Street Rochester (Turf) Under 14 Rochester High School Edward Street Rochester Under 12 Rochester High School Edward Street Rochester Or Rochester Primary School Northern Highway Rochester

17 Rushworth Cricket Club President Peter Raglus Mobile: Secretary Stephen Kealy Phone: Grounds C & D Grade Rushworth Recreation Reserve Under 16 Rushworth Recreation Reserve Under 14 & Under 12 Rushworth P-12 College

18 Stanhope Cricket Club President - Graeme Luker Mobile: frognhog@gmail.com Secretary - Craig Emmett Mobile: craigemmett@bogpond.com Junior Contact - Craig Emmett Mobile: craigemmett@bogpond.com Junior Contact Steven Hall Mobile stiggy10@hotmail.com Grounds A, B & D Grade Stanhope Main Ground Midland Highway Stanhope D Grade Stanhope Second Ground - Midland Highway Stanhope Under 16 Stanhope Main Ground Midland Highway Stanhope Under 14 Stanhope Second Ground - Midland Highway Stanhope Under 12 Stanhope Primary School

19 Tongala Cricket Club President - Darin Ohlsen Mobile: darinollie22@hotmail.com Secretary - Jayden Tucker Mobile: jl2tucker@students.latrobe.edu.au Junior Contact - Paul Cox Mobile: paulc@g-mwater.com.au Grounds A & B Grade Tongala Main Oval Doug Nicholls Drive Tongala D Grade Brose Oval Finlay Road Under 16 Tongala Main Oval Doug Nicholls Drive Tongala Or Brose Oval Finlay Road Under 14 & Under 12 Brose Oval Finlay Road

20 Umpires Association Director Jon Varcoe Mobile: Administration Brayden Carey Mobile: Daily Fees for Umpires Accredited Umpires A grade $110 per day B grade $100 per day C grade $90 per day D grade $80 per day Twenty20 $60 per match Non Accredited Umpires A grade $100 per day B grade $90 per day C grade $80 per day D grade $70 per day Twenty20 $50 per match

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22 Address: 256 McSwain Rd, Echuca West VIC 3564 Phone: Echuca Store 132 Hare Street Echuca Victoria 3564 Phone: Kyabram Store 161 Allan Street Kyabram Victoria 3620 Phone:

23 Criterion Hotel - Rochester Address: 45 Mackay St, Rochester VIC 3561 Phone:(03)

24 Address: 110 Hare St, Echuca VIC 3564 Phone: (03)

25 A Grade Draw Round&1& &11 th &October&12.30pm Round&7& &22 nd &November&&&29 th &November&12.30pm Round&2& &18 th &October&12.30pm Round&8& &6 th &December&&&13 th &December&12.30pm Round&3& &25 th &October&12.30pm Round&9& &20 th &December&12.30pm Round&4& &1 st &November&12.30pm Round&10& &10 th &January&&&17 th &January&12.30pm Round&5& &8 th &November&12.30pm Round&11& &31 st &January&&&7 th &February&12.30pm Round&6& &15 th &November&12.30pm Round&12& &14 th &February&&&21 st &February&12.30pm Semi&Final:&28&February,&1&March&(12.30&PM)& Preliminary&Final:&7&March,&8&March&(12:30&PM) Grand&Final:&14&March,&15&March&(12:30&PM) Reserve&Days:&21&March,&22&March&(12:30&PM)

26 B Grade Draw Round&1&K&October&11th&12.30pm Round&2&K&October&18th&12.30pm Round&3&K&October&25th&12.30pm Round&4&K&November&1st&12.30pm Round&5&K&November&8th&12.30pm Round&6&K&November&15th&12.30pm &&Round&7&K&November&22nd&12.30pm Round&8&K&November&29th&12.30pm Round&9&K&December&6th&12.30pm Round&10&K&December&13th&12.30pm Round&11&K&December&20th&12.30pm& Round&12&K&January&10th&12.30pm&

27 B Grade Draw &&Round&13&K&January&17th&12.30pm Round&14&K&January&31st&12.30pm Round&16&K&February&14th&12.30pm& Round&17&K&February&21st&12.30pm& Round&15&K&February&7th&12.30pm Finals& Semi&Final:&28&February&(12:30&PM) Preliminary&Final:&7&March&(12:30&PM) Grand&Final:&14&March&(12:30&PM) Reserve&Day:&15&March&(12:30&PM)

28 C Grade Draw Round&1&K&October&11th&12.30pm &&BYE&v&Rochester&Tigers Round&2&K&October&18th&12.30pm &&BYE&v&Echuca&South Round&3&K&October&25th&12.30pm &&BYE&v&Echuca Round&4&K&November&1st&12.30pm &&BYE&v&BLU Round&5&K&November&8th&12.30pm &&BYE&v&Rochester&United Round&6&K&November&15th&12.30pm &&BYE&v&Ky&Fire&Brigade Round&7&K&November&22nd&12.30pm &&BYE&v&Girgarre Round&8&K&November&29th&12.30pm &&BYE&v&Rushworth Round&9&K&December&6th&12.30pm &&BYE&v&Moama Round&10&K&December&13th&12.30pm &&BYE&v&Rochester&Tigers Round&11&K&December&20th&12.30pm& &&BYE&v&Echuca&South Round&12&K&January&10th&12.30pm& &&BYE&v&Echuca

29 C Grade Draw Round&13&K&January&17th&12.30pm &&BYE&v&BLU Round&16&K&February&14th&12.30pm& &&BYE&v&Girgarre Round&14&K&January&31st&12.30pm &&BYE&v&Rochester&United Round&17&K&February&21st&12.30pm& &&BYE&v&Rushworth Round&15&K&February&7th&12.30pm &&BYE&v&Ky&Fire&Brigade Round&18&K&February&28th&12.30pm& &&BYE&v&Moama Finals Semi&Final:&7&March&(12:30&PM) Grand&Final:&14&March&(12:30&PM) Reserve&Day:&15&March&(12:30&PM)

30 D Grade Draw Round&1& &October&18 th &12.30pm Round&10& &December&20 th &12.30pm Round&2& &October&25 th &12.30pm Round&11& &January&10 th &12.30pm Round&3& &November&1 st &12.30pm Round&12& &January&17 th &12.30pm Round&4& &November&8 th &12.30pm Round&13& &January&31 st &12.30pm Round&5& &November&15 th &12.30pm Round&14& &February&7 th &12.30pm Round&6& &November&22 nd &12.30pm& Round&7& &November&29 th &12.30pm Round&8&K&December&6 th &12.30pm Round&9& &December&13 th &12.30pm Round&15& &February&14 th &12.30pm Round&16& &February&21 st &12.30pm Round&17& &February&28 th &12.30pm Finals& Semi&Final:&7&March&(12:30&PM) Grand&Final:&14&March&(12:30&PM) Reserve&Day:&15&March&(12:30&PM)

31 Sponsored by Round 1: Thursday 30 October (5:00pm) Rochester Utd v Rochester Tigers Tongala v Stanhope Echuca v BLU Moama v Northern Utd Fire Brigade v Cooma Echuca Sth v Leitchville/Gunbower *** please note that teams named first will host this match Round 2: Sunday 9 November (10:00am) Cooma v Rochester Cooma Northern Utd v Bunnaloo Stanhope v Rochester Stanhope BLU v BLU Round 3: Sunday 9 November (12:30pm) Cooma v Cooma Northern Utd v Echuca Bunnaloo Stanhope v Fire Stanhope BLU v BLU Round 4: Sunday 9 November (3:00pm) Rochester Tigers v Cooma Echuca v Echuca Bunnaloo Fire Brigade v Rochester Stanhope Leitchville/Gunbower v BLU Final to be played between the two highest ranked teams at the the conclusion of round 4. The highest placed will host the final. The date of the final will be announced at a later date. Winner receives $700 Runner-up receives $300

32 GMC Twenty20 Cricket Rules GMC Regulations: Each club is entitled to play a maximum of three (3) players that are not registered players of their club. In order to qualify to play in any finals games, a non registered club player must have played in at least one (1) qualifying game in this competition for their respective final club. Registered club players for their respective club can play in any group round or finals match. Only 11 players are to play in T20 match. A sub-fielder can be used where a player has injured themselves in the current match. An umpire must approve a sub fielder. Points / Ladder: 4 points will be awarded to the winning team. 2 points will be awarded for a draw. 0 points to be allocated to the losing team. Bonus Points System 1 Bonus Point 2 Bonus Points 3 Bonus Points wins by runs wins by runs wins by 35+ runs wins with balls remaining wins with balls remaining wins with 35+ balls remaining *** Percentage will be calculated according to GMC by-laws (runs for / against & wickets for / against) Finals Format: The top team from each group will progress through to the semi-finals. These four teams will be ranked accordingly from 1-4 in relation to their total points and percentage received from their two preliminary matches. The semi-finals matches will be held on a Thursday (separate venues) at the venue of the two highest ranked teams. The final and final will be held on a Sunday at the venue of the highest ranked team. General Rules: All matches other than the Semi-Final and Final are to start at 5:30pm. In a single innings, each of the bowlers can bowl a maximum of only one-fifth of the total overs i.e. 4 overs in a total of 20 overs. 5 overs will be bowled from the same end and then 5 from the other end etc If a bowler ever delivers a ball overstepping the popping crease, it is a no-ball. The batting team gets one run for the ball and the next delivery is a free hit. In other words, in the next ball, the batsmen can only be dismissed through a run out. The interval (change of innings) lasts for 10 minutes. In each Twenty20 cricket match, one short-pitched ball is allowed per over. Field Restrictions At the most, five fielders can be on the leg side, at any given point of time. In the first six overs of a T20 game, there cannot be more than two fielders outside the 30-yard circle. There can be a maximum of five fielders outside the fielding circle, after the first six overs end. The fielding team has to start bowling its 20th over within 70 minutes. If it fails to do so, extra six runs will be added to the batting teams score, for every whole over bowled after the 70 minute-mark. In case the umpire believes that the batting team is wasting time, he may add more time to this. Tie Deciders: Super Over 3 players are nominated to bat for each side and one bowler for each. The team scoring the highest number of runs off their over is the winner. The team which batted second in the game will bat first in the super over. If two wickets are lost by either team then that team is all out.

33 Spirit of Cricket Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it is expected to be played not only within its Laws, but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is seen to abuse this spirit causes injury to the game itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the captains. 1. There are two Laws, which place the responsibility for the team s conduct firmly on the captain. (i) Responsibility of captains The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of the Game as well as within the Laws. (ii) Players conduct In the event of a player failing to comply with the instructions by an umpire, or criticising by word or action the decisions of an umpire, or showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall in the first place report the matter to the other umpire and to the player s captain, and instruct the latter to take action. 2. Fair and Unfair Play According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play. The umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captain to take action where required. 3. The Umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of; * Time Wasting * Damaging the pitch * Dangerous or unfair bowling * Tampering with the Ball * Any other action that they consider to be unfair 4. The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for; * Your opponents * Your own captain and team * The role of the umpires * The game s traditional values 5. It is against the Spirit of the Game; * To dispute an umpire s decision by word, action or gesture * To direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire * To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance (a) to appeal, knowing that the batsman is not out (b) to advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing (c) to seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one s own side. 6. Violence There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play. 7. Players Captains and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match. Every player is expected to make an important contribution to this.

34 Umpire Code of Conduct 1) Compliment and encourage all participants. 2) Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions. 3) Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents. 4) Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors. 5) Be a good sport yourself- actions speak louder than words. 6) Keep up to date with the latest available resources for umpiring and the principles of growth and development of young people. 7) Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive. 8) Place the safety and welfare of participants above all else. 9) Treat all players with respect at all times. 10) Accept responsibility for all actions taken. 11) Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring players play within the rules. Reasonable care consists of advising the players of illegal body movements, showing due diligence in detecting infringements and penalising rule breakers. 12) Be impartial and maintain integrity in your relationship with other umpires, players and coaches. 13) Avoid situations which may lead to a conflict of interest. 14) Value the individual in sport. Ensure the players have the opportunity for discussion with you after the match. 15) Encourage inclusivity and access to all areas of officiating. Aim for excellence based upon realistic goals and due consideration for growth and development. 16) Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of cricket and umpiring. 17) Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards players. This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards the players from other sources while they are playing. 18) Refrain from any form of harassment towards players. Treat all players fairly within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, and other conditions. 19) Show concern and caution towards ill and injured players. You should enforce the blood rule and apply procedures regarding ill or injured players according to the rule book. Common sense must be applied in all cases. 21) In accordance with Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria guidelines, modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people. Encourage and promote rule changes which will make participation more enjoyable. 22) Give all young people a fair go regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. 23) Institute disciplinary procedures when necessary without fear or favour in accordance with the rules of the competition and the Spirit of Cricket. 24) Participate in ongoing training, be aware of rule changes, be a member of an Umpires Association wherever possible and promote the Spirit of Cricket.

35 The name of the association is Goulburn Murray Cricket (GMC). STATEMENT OF PURPOSES (a) To promote and administer the playing and umpiring of all senior and junior cricket matches by GMC member Clubs and teams representing GMC. (b)to further the interests of cricket in Echuca, Moama, Rochester and Kyabram and their surrounding districts. (c) To assist GMC member Clubs in any way that supports purposes (a) and (b). 1. Interpretation RULES (1) In these Rules, and in the By-Laws made pursuant to these Rules, unless the contrary intention appears: The Association means Goulburn Murray Cricket Board means the Board of Management of the Association Delegate unless otherwise notified in writing the voting delegate of each club at a general meeting shall be the president of each club. The singular number includes the plural and vice versa and the masculine gender includes the feminine. Executive means at least three board members empowered to make decisions without a full board meeting in certain circumstances specified in the By-Laws Financial Year means the year ending on June 30th. General Meeting means a general meeting of members convened in accordance with Rules 10 or 11 Member means a member of the Association. Member Club means a member club of the Association as provided for in Rule 3. Individual Member means an individual member of the Association as provided in Rule 3. Life Member means a member elected as a Life Member in accordance with Rule 40. Ordinary Member of the Board means a Board member who is not an officer under Rules 21 and 22. Tribunal means a tribunal convened by the Association The Act means the Associations Incorporations Act 1981 The Regulations means regulations under the Act. (2) In these Rules, a reference to the Administrator of the Association is a reference: (a) If a person holds office under these Rules as Administrator of the Association; to that person; and (b) In any other case, to the public officer of the Association. (3) Words or expressions contained in these Rules shall be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of the Acts Interpretation Act 1958 and the Act as in force from time to time.

36 2. Alteration of the Rules The Statement of Purposes and Rules of the Association must not be altered except in accordance with the Act. 3. Membership (1) The categories of membership of the Association shall be: (a) Club membership (b) Individual membership (c) Elected Board members (d) Life membership (2) Club Membership: Clubs may be admitted to the Association at an Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting. The names of the Clubs who at the time of registration of these Rules are listed in Appendix 3. (3) Individual Membership: (a) Natural persons nominated and elected to the Board of Management. (b) All players, officials and all other persons associated with a Member Club who are members of the Member Club pursuant to the Member Club s own Rules shall automatically be members of the Association and shall not be required to be nominated or approved for membership. (4) Life Membership: persons elected pursuant to Rule Membership, nomination fees and annual affiliation fees (1) Properly incorporated Cricket Clubs wishing to apply for membership of the Association shall do so by completing the Application for Club Membership of Goulburn Murray Cricket set out in Appendix 1 of these Rules. (2) The nomination fee for Club Membership shall be set from time to time by the Board (without requirement to amend these Rules) and shall be advised to all Clubs at the Annual General meeting. At the time of implementation of these Rules the fee shall be $250. (3) An application for membership must be lodged with the Administrator by 1 July each year to enable the application to be considered at the Annual General meeting or at a Special General Meeting. (4) If the Board approves an application for membership, the Administrator must as soon as practicable: (a) notify the applicant in writing of the approval for membership (b) provide a copy of these Rules and By-Laws. (5) The annual affiliation fee shall be fixed at each Annual General Meeting and is payable on or before 1 November each year. The annual affiliation fee will be levied according to each club s number of teams competing in all Grades. (6) The Administrator must, within 28 days after receipt of the payment referred to in Sub-rule (5) enter the applicant's name in the Register of Members. (7) An applicant for membership becomes a member and is entitled to exercise the rights of membership when their name is entered in the Register of Members.

37 (8) If the Board rejects an application it must, as soon as practicable, notify the applicant in writing that the application has been rejected. (9) A right, privilege, or obligation of a person by reason of membership of the Association: (a) is not capable of being transferred or transmitted to another person; and (b) terminates upon the cessation of membership whether by death or resignation or otherwise. 5. Register of member Clubs (1) The Administrator must keep and maintain a register of members containing: (a) the name and address of the office bearers of each member Club (b) the date on which each member Club's name was entered in the register. (2) The register is available for inspection free of charge by any member Club upon request. (3) A member Club may make a copy of entries in the register. 6. Ceasing membership (1) A member Club who has paid all moneys due and payable to the Association may resign from the Association by giving one month's notice in writing to the Administrator of their intention to resign (2) After the expiry of the period referred to in Sub-rule (1): (a) the member Club ceases to be a member; and (b) the Administrator must record in the Register of Members the date on which the member Club ceased to be a member. 7. Members rights, obligations and liabilities (1) All members have the right to: (a) be notified of the date, time and place of all meetings (b) attend and vote as members (if their membership allows) (c) be sent a proxy form Appendix 3 (where proxies are permitted) (2) Except as otherwise provided by the Act, a member of the Board, the public officer or a member shall not, by reason only of being such a member or officer, be liable to contribute towards the payment of the debts and liabilities of the association or the costs, charges and expenses of the winding up of the incorporated association. (3) Except where otherwise expressly provided by the Act or by these Rules, membership of the association shall not be deemed to confer upon members any right, title or interest, whether legal or equitable, in its property. 8. Discipline of members (1) Subject to these Rules, if the Board is of the opinion that a member has refused or neglected to comply with these Rules, or has been guilty of conduct unbecoming a member or prejudicial to the interests of the Association, the Board may by resolution:

38 (a) suspend that member from membership of the Association for a specified period; or (b) expel that member from the Association; or (c) fine that member an amount not exceeding $500 (2) A resolution of the Board under Sub-rule (1) does not take effect unless: (a) at a meeting held in accordance with Sub-rule (3) the Board confirms the resolution; and (b) if the member exercises a right of appeal to the Association under this Rule, the Association confirms the resolution in accordance with this Rule. (3) A meeting of the Board to confirm or revoke a resolution passed under Subrule (1) must be held not earlier than 14 days, and not later than 28 days, after notice has been given to the member in accordance with Sub-rule (4). (4) For the purposes of giving notice in accordance with Sub-rule (3), the Administrator must, as soon as practicable, cause to be given to the member a written notice: (a) setting out the resolution of the Board and the grounds on which it is based; (b) stating that the member, or his or her representative, may address the Board at a meeting to be held not earlier than 14 days and not later than 28 days after the notice has been given to that member (c) stating the date, place and time of that meeting (d) informing the member that he or she may do one or both of the following: (i) attend that meeting; (ii)give to the Board before the date of that meeting a written statement seeking the revocation of the resolution; and (e) informing the member that, if at that meeting, the Board confirms the resolution, he or she may, not later than 48 hours after that meeting, give the Administrator a notice to the effect that he or she wishes to appeal to the Association in general meeting against the resolution. (5) At a meeting of the Board to confirm or revoke a resolution passed under sub-rule (1), the Board must: (a) give the member, or his or her representative, an opportunity to be heard (b) give due consideration to any written statement submitted by the member (c) determine by resolution whether to confirm or to revoke the resolution. (6) If at the meeting of the Board, the Board confirms the resolution, the member may, not later than 48 hours after that meeting, give the Administrator a notice to the effect that he or she wishes to appeal to the Association in general meeting against the resolution. (7) If the Administrator receives a notice under Sub-rule (6), he or she must notify the Board and the Board must convene a general meeting of the Association to be held within 21 days after the date on which the Administrator received the notice. (8) At a general meeting of the Association convened under Sub-rule (7):

39 (a) no business other than the question of the appeal may be conducted; and (b) the Board may place before the meeting details of the grounds for the resolution and the reasons for the passing of the resolution; and (c) the member, or his or her representative, must be given an opportunity to be heard; and (d) the members present must vote by secret ballot on the question whether the resolution should be confirmed or revoked. (9) A resolution is confirmed if, at the general meeting, not less than two-thirds of the members vote in person, or by proxy, in favour of the resolution. In any other case, the resolution is revoked. (10)Subject to these Rules, if the Board receives a report or complaint of conduct unbecoming of a member, or prejudicial to the interests of the Association, from a non-member it shall appoint an Investigations Officer to investigate and report to the Board within fourteen days of receipt of the complaint or report. If the investigation establishes a prima facie case against the member, the Board shall refer the matter to the Tribunal. 9. Disputes and mediation (1) The grievance procedure set out in this Rule applies to disputes under these Rules between: (a) a member and another member (b) a member and the Association (2) The parties to the dispute must meet and discuss the matter in dispute, and, if possible, resolve the dispute within 14 days after the dispute comes to the attention of all of the parties. (3) If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute at the meeting, or if a party fails to attend that meeting, then the parties must, within 10 days, hold a meeting in the presence of a mediator. (4) The mediator must be: (a) a person chosen by agreement between the parties; or (b) in the absence of agreement: (i) in the case of a dispute between a member and another member, a person appointed by the Board of the Association; or (ii)in the case of a dispute between a member and the Association, a person who is a mediator appointed or employed by the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (Department of Justice). (5) A member of the Association can be a mediator. (6) The mediator cannot be a member who is a party to the dispute. (7) The parties to the dispute must, in good faith, attempt to settle the dispute by mediation. (8) The mediator, in conducting the mediation, must: (a) give the parties to the mediation process every opportunity to be heard (b) allow due consideration by all parties of any written statement submitted by any party

40 (c) ensure that natural justice is accorded to the parties to the dispute throughout the mediation process. (9) The mediator must not determine the dispute. (10)If the mediation process does not result in the dispute being resolved, the parties may seek to resolve the dispute: (a) in accordance with the Act or otherwise at law (b) by reference to the Tribunal (11)Members may appeal against Tribunal decisions to a Tribunal appointed by the Northern Rivers Region of Cricket Victoria. 10.Annual General Meetings (1) The Board may determine the date, time and place of the annual general meeting of the Association no later than 31 st July. (2) The notice convening the annual general meeting must specify that the meeting is an annual general meeting. (3) The ordinary business of the Annual General Meeting shall be to: (a) Confirm the minutes of the last preceding annual general meeting and of any special general meeting held since that meeting (b) Receive reports from the Board upon the transactions of the Association during the last preceding financial year (c) Elect officers of the Association and the ordinary members of the Board (d) Receive and consider the statement by the Association in accordance with Section 30(3) of the Act. (4) The Annual General Meeting may transact special business of which notice is given in accordance with these Rules. (5) The Annual General Meeting shall be in addition to any other general meetings that may be held in the same year. (6) Notice of the Annual General Meetings shall be given in writing 14 days prior to the meeting stating the time and place and clubs not represented shall be liable to a fine of $100 or an amount otherwise determined by the Board. (7) Accurate minutes shall be prepared and kept (8) On giving reasonable notice to the Administrator members shall be given access to minutes of Annual General Meeting including accounting records and financial statements. 11.Special General Meetings (1) In addition to the annual general meeting, any other general meetings may be held in the same year. (2) All general meetings other than the annual general meeting are special general meetings. (3) The Board may, whenever it thinks fit, convene a special general meeting of the Association. (4) If, but for this sub-rule, more than 15 months would elapse between annual general meetings, Board must convene a special general meeting before the expiration of that period.