SEASON 2014/15. Amended September SDCA Contact Details. SDCA A to Z 2

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1 SDCA A to Z 2 SEASON 2014/15 Amended September 2014 SDCA Contact Details Phill Newlyn SDCA Secretary P.O Box 416 NOWRA NSW phillnewlyn@gmail.com

2 CONTACT LISTS SHOALHAVEN DISTRICT CRICKET EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE -2014/15 President Cathy Russell Vice President Chris Morris Secretary Phill Newlyn Treasurer Bob Brooks Senior Recorder Shane Isherwood CLUB DELEGATES Batemans Bay John Condon Berry Shoalhaven Heads Ted Street Bay & Basin David Rickwood Bomaderry George Matthews Ex-Servicemen s Paul Meakins exservoscc@bigpond.com, paul.meakins@pentair.com North Nowra Tim Bricklebank nn_ccc@hotmail.com Nowra David Webb nowracricket@gmail.com Sussex Inlet Dave Goodwin dave@sussexvet.com.au Ulladulla United Geoff Tony Lavalle Benning SDCA Umpires Peter Done Bob Roach petedone@bigpond.com, huskytoots@hotmail.com Wet Weather wet weather reports 2

3 CONTENTS: 1. INTERPRETATION PREAMBLE ALCOHOL AND SMOKING ABANDONED PLAY ALTERNATE PLAYERS AVERAGES BALLS BONUS POINTS BYES CLEARANCES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP CODE OF BEHAVIOUR COMPETITION POINTS DRAW FOR THE SEASON DRESS FEES FINAL SERIES DRAW FINAL SERIES GROUNDS FINAL SERIES - HOURS OF PLAY FINAL SERIES - MATCH CONDITIONS FINAL SERIES QUALIFICATIONS TWO DAY FINAL SERIES QUALIFICATIONS - ONE DAY FINAL SERIES - USE OF UNQUALIFIED PLAYER FINAL SERIES - TIED RESULTS. 17 3

4 25. FINAL SERIES - WASH OUTS FINES FOLLOW ON FORFEIT GAME DAY CHECKLIST GRADES GRADINGS GROUNDS APPOINTMENTS INJURED PLAYERS HOURS OF PLAY 2 DAY MATCHES JUNIOR PLAYERS JUNIOR PLAYER S BOWLING RESTRICTIONS LATE STARTS LAWS OF CRICKET LOST TIME TEAM BATTING FIRST LOST TIME TEAM BATTING SECOND MATCH RESULTS MYCRICKET REQUIREMENTS NO BALLS ONE DAY MATCHES BOWLING RESTRICTIONS ONE DAY MATCHES DELAYS OR INTERUPTIONS ONE DAY MATCHES DURATION ONE DAY MATCHES FIELD MARKINGS ONE DAY MATCHES FIELDING RESTRICTIONS ONE DAY MATCHES HOURS OF PLAY ONE DAY MATCHES NON-BATTER, NON-BOWLER. 28 4

5 50. ONE DAY MATCHES WIDES PITCH COVERS PROTESTS RESULT OF DELAYED OR INTERUPTED MATCH REDUCED FIRST INNINGS REDUCED SECOND INNINGS REGISTRATIONS REPRESENTATIVE FIXTURES: BURNS & JEFFREY CUP SCOREBOARDS SCORING SIGHTSCREENS SUBSTITUTIONS TEAM LISTS TEAM NOMINATIONS TURF WICKETS PREPARATION TWO - DAY GAMES MAXIMUM OVERS UMPIRES APPOINTMENTS UMPIRES POWERS UMPIRES UNOFFICIAL WASHOUT ON THE FIRST DAY- TWO DAY MATCH WEATHER ADVERSE WEATHER LIGHTNING 30/30 RULE WIDES THIRD & FOURTH GRADE Appendix 1. ONE DAY FIELD RESTRICTION DIAGRAM Appendix 2 CODE OF BEHAVIOUR AND JUDICIARY PROCESSES. 36 5

6 1. INTERPRETATION: 1.1. In this document, the following abbreviations will be used: a. Shoalhaven District Cricket Association - SDCA. b. Shoalhaven District Cricket Umpires Association - SDCUA. c. Shoalhaven District Cricket Association Judiciary Committee - SDCA Judiciary Committee. d. Shoalhaven District Cricket Association Appeals Committee - SDCA Appeals Committee. e. Southern Zone Cricket Inc - SZC. f. Shoalhaven District Cricket Association Constitution the Constitution. g. The use throughout the text, of pronouns indicating the male gender is purely for brevity. Except where specifically stated otherwise, every provision of the laws is to be read as applying to women and girls equally as to men and boys Amendments to the SDCA A to Z: Amendments to this document may be made at the annual SDCA A to Z meeting or by Special Resolution. 2. THE PREAMBLE: 2.1 The Spirit of Cricket: Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should 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. There are two laws, which place the responsibility for the team s conduct firmly on the captain. a. 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. b. Player s Conduct: i. In the event of a player failing to comply with instructions by an umpire, or criticizing by word or action the decisions of an umpire, or showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner that 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. 6

7 ii. The umpire and the opposing captain have the option of citing players to the SDCA Judiciary Committee. 2.2 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. 2.3 The umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of: a. Time wasting, b. Damaging the pitch, c. Dangerous or unfair bowling, d. Tampering with the ball, e. Any other action or behaviours that they consider to be unfair or that contravene the Spirits of Cricket, Laws of Cricket or the SDCA A to Z. 2.4 The Spirit of the Game involves Respect for: a. Your opponents b. Your own captain and team c. The role of the umpires d. The games traditional values 2.5 It is against the Spirit of the Game: a. To dispute an umpires decision by word, action or gesture; b. To direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire; c. To indulge cheating or any disruptive practice, for instance; i). To appeal knowing that the batsman is not out; ii) To advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing; iii) 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. 7

8 2.6 Violence: There is no place for any act of violence before or after a match or on the field of play. 2.7 Players: Captains and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket fixture. Every player is expected to make an important contribution to this. The players, umpires and scorers in the game of cricket may be of either gender and the laws apply equally to both. 3. ALCOHOL & SMOKING: 3.1. The consumption of alcohol by players or officials is prohibited during playing hours SDCA supports Shoalhaven City Council s Smoke Free Policy on all playing fields, sports grounds and outdoor sporting facilities. Enforcement of this policy will be supported by persuasion and self-policing Note: The Shoalhaven City Council Policy No: 12/180 states, The Council prohibits the supply and sale of drinks in glass bottles or glass containers on Council managed sports grounds. 4. ABANDONED PLAY: If players are off the field at 7 pm further play is to be abandoned. 5. ALTERNATE PLAYERS: 5.1. All teams in the senior competition are allowed to make use of the alternate player rule in two day matches Teams may nominate up to 13 players for 2 day matches, with two players able to be interchanged on the second day. Players involved in the change need to be nominated for a specific day, i.e. John Smith (Day One) replaced by, Dan Jones (Day two) Team nominations, noting the alternate players, are to be handed to the opposing captain prior to the toss. The alternate players are to be highlighted/ noted on the score book and MyCricket Alternate player nomination in games will be recognized for the purpose of qualification for semifinals If, at the end of the first days play, the 1st alternate player is still batting then at the start of the second day the 2nd alternate player shall continue batting. Player 1shall be deemed retired (not out) for the purposes of averages but not count for the bowling team for bonus points or for and against averages. Runs for each batsman shall be recorded against each individual batsman. 8

9 5.6. If the 1st nominated player has batted and was dismissed on the first day but the team is still batting, the 2nd nominated player cannot bat in that innings. The 1st nominated player may bowl on day one and if the team is still bowling the 2nd nominated player can also bowl in that innings. 6. AVERAGES: 6.1. To qualify for the association averages: a. Batsman must compile at least 200 runs from at least 7 innings. b. Bowler must take at least 20 wickets from at least 7 innings. c. All-rounder must compile at least 150 runs and take 15 wickets from at least 7 innings In the event of a tie, the batting and bowling aggregates will be used to separate the winner All players must appear in at least half the matches for that grade during the season If a player is nominated to play in a grade which is subsequently washed out or their team receives a forfeit, then he is deemed to have played In the event of a disrupted season, then the required aggregates may be varied at the discretion of the Executive. 7. BALLS: 7.1 GRADE TYPE TWO DAY ONE DAY 1 st Grade 4 - Piece RED WHITE 2 nd Grade 4 - Piece RED RED 3 rd Grade 2 - Piece RED RED 4 th Grade 2 - Piece RED RED 7.2. At the start of a second innings only the fielding captain has the option of using a new ball A new ball may be taken after the completion of (75) overs in any innings Balls used must meet the standards of Cricket Australia Ball must be manufactured by Kookaburra. 7.6 Clubs may use Kookaburra X four piece balls and Kookaburra Practice balls Third and Fourth grades must use Kookaburra Tough Pitch in semi-finals and finals. 8. BONUS POINTS: 9

10 8.1 Bonus points apply to all forms of cricket on a per wicket & per run basis for all innings: BATTING TWO DAY BOWLING TWO DAY POINTS TARGET POINTS TARGET Run Wicket BATTING ONE DAY (1 st Grade) BOWLING ONE DAY RUN Wicket BATTING ONE DAY (2 nd Grade and below) Run Capped to (5) maximum Note: Bonus points are auto calculated by MYCRICKET when match summary is entered. Win outright by an innings (8) bonus points Bonus point manual calculation when batting second in One Day Games and winning chasing low totals: BATTING Manual Adjustment POINTS TARGET 5 Run Rate Greater than 5 4 Run Rate Greater Than 4 but Less than 5 3 Run Rate Greater Than 3 but Less than 4 2 Run Rate Greater Than 2 but Less than 3 1 Run Rate Greater Than 1 but Less than 2 Calculating targets to receive batting points: (Match Example 40 overs) 8.3. (Opposition Score + 1) = Target Score 8.4. Divide target score by 5 eg bowl team out for (80) target 81/5 = (16) must reach 81 in or before 17th over Divide target score by 4 eg bowl team out for (80) target 81/4 = (20) must reach 81 in or before 21 st over Divide target score by 3 eg bowl team out for (80) target 81/3 = (27) must reach 81 in or before 28th over Divide target score by 2 eg bowl team out for (80) target 81/2 = (41) match lost Divide target score by 1 eg bowl team out for (80) target 81/1 = (81) match lost Target overs are calculated in whole overs eg 15.6 = 16, 15.4 = When a team wins outright by an innings, it will receive an additional (3) bonus points When a washout prevents any play on the first day, refer rule

11 8.12 Note: scoring (81) runs and winning would receive auto calculated net Bonus Batting Points of 1.79, a further manual adjustment of 3.21 would apply if reached in the 16th over or better. 9. BYES: 9.1. In grades with an uneven allocation of byes, average winning points will be allotted for each bye. When this figure is a fraction, it is rounded down for less than 0.5, and up for 0.5 or more A player in a higher grade may play in a lower grade during a bye in the higher grade (if appropriately graded). However, that player must then play the next match in that lower grade. If unavailable for that match, the player must play the next available match in the lower grade. If there is a bye in the lower grade, the player cannot return to the higher grade until after that bye No Points are allocated when teams receive an equal number of byes. 10. CLEARANCES Players moving from one club to another require a clearance requested through MYCRICKET The clearance request must be approved before the player can play at their new Club If a player appears in any match without a clearance, he is automatically suspended; the club loses its points and is fined $ In any match the use of an un-cleared player the opposition team retains its points, or receives average winning points for the round in that grade, whichever is the greater Any player who has played for a Club outside of Shoalhaven District in the current season requires a clearance to play in the Shoalhaven; this clearance is subject to Association approval Any player who has played for another Club in the Shoalhaven District in the current season and requests a mid-season clearance to play for another Club in the Shoalhaven, this clearance is subject to Association approval. 11. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Points in the club championship are allocated on a multiplier scale by MYCRICKET Points are allocated by taking the total team points received (result + bonus) from each of the round matches, as determined by MYCRICKET and at the end of the last round will be multiplied as stated in (11.3) st Grade (x4), 2nd Grade (x3), 3rd Grade (x2), 4th Grade (Actual Points) The Clubs total points are the sum of each grade after the multiplier, the Club with the highest 11

12 points will win the Club Championship Clubs may only poll club championship points on one team in each grade. 12. CODE OF BEHAVIOUR The Judiciary and Appeals Committees functions and procedures are published as an appendix to the A to Z and separately in the SDCA Judicial and Appeals Committees document available on the SDCA website. The Judicial and Appeals Committees document also contains the list of Offences and Penalties. Reference to this document is advised before taking action on behavioral matters The captain of the team is responsible for second and subsequent breaches of the Code of Behavior by a player in their team under any of the sub-sections, and may accordingly be reported for failure to control their players Any player found guilty under the code of behavior in a season will not be eligible for any Association awards with the exception of averages Any individual or club making a report is expected to attend the hearing of either the: - The Shoalhaven District Cricket Association Judiciary Committee, - The Shoalhaven District Cricket Association Judiciary Appeals Committee, - Southern Zone Cricket Inc or - Country Cricket N.S.W In extenuating circumstances where either a Respondent or Complainant cannot attend the judiciary or appeals hearings, they may be represented by a member of their club s executive Individual players, officials and clubs may be cited to appear before the SDCA Judiciary Committee If, in the opinion of the umpire(s) a player(s) abuses another player(s) or umpire(s) either orally or by gestures, five (5) penalty runs will be awarded against that player(s) team on each occasion. The umpire may report the matter via citation in accordance with Law 42 (Unfair Play) and Section 12 of the SDCA A to Z In the event of an appeal of a sentence handed down by any judiciary committee, the reporting umpire will be given the opportunity to be involved throughout the entire appeals process CITINGS, DISPUTES AND APPEALS. a. A player, club or official may be cited where breaches of the Code of Conduct or Spirit of Cricket have occurred. b. Citations may be made by players, umpires, and officials of either club participating in the 12

13 match, SDCA office bearers or spectators. c. An office bearer has a duty of care to make a citation when evidence has been presented to them that there has been a breach of the Code of Conduct or the Spirit of Cricket. d. Citations must be made on the Citation Form A, B or C that are on the SDCA website e. Advice regarding citations can be found in the SDCA Judicial and Appeals Committees document on the SDCA website: orm.pdf f. See the SDCA Judicial and Appeals Committees for further information CODE OF BEHAVIOUR PARENTS, COACHES and GUARDIANS: a. Remember that children play sports for their enjoyment, not yours. Encourage children to participate, do not force them. b. Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing. c. Encourage children to always participate according to the rules. d. Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game. e. Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play at all times. f. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities. g. Respect official s decisions and teach children to do likewise. h. Always show appreciation to volunteer coaches, officials and administrators, without them your child could not participate. i. Not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials. j. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. k. All clubs are responsible to enforce the Parents, Coaches and Guardians Code of Behavior. Any breach of the code could result in the club being cited to appear before the SDCA Judiciary Committee, which may result in a penalty being handed down SUSPENDED PLAYERS: Suspended players must not be on the field of play after the umpire calls time at the start of the match. Suspended players cannot take part in any part of the match on the field after that time. However, they may act as scorers. 13. COMPETITION POINTS: RESULT TYPE TWO DAY ONE DAY T20 Won Outright & On First Innings 20 Won Outright, Tie First Innings 16 Won Outright, Lost First Innings 13 13

14 Won First Innings Tie Outright, Won First Innings 12 Tie Outright, Tie First innings 10 Lost Outright, Won First Innings 10 Tie Outright, Lost First Innings 8 Tie First Innings Lost Outright, Tie First Innings 6 Match Drawn Match Abandoned Lost Outright & First Innings 0 Lost First Innings In the event of a complete wash-out or any other reason to prevent commencement of play, the result of the game is to be recorded in MYCRICKET as Match Abandoned In the event that play has commenced and at least one ball has been bowled, but weather or any other reason prevents the continuation of play the result of the match is to be recorded as Match Drawn, however bonus points apply Bonus points are auto calculated by MYCRICKET when match summary is entered. Win outright by an innings (8) bonus points. 14. DRAW FOR THE SEASON: The draw will be prepared by the SDCA. A list of fixtures will be available on the MYCRICKET website. If any alterations become necessary, the Association will notify all Club delegates. 15. DRESS: All players are to be correctly attired in cricket dress, i.e. cream or white long trousers (ladies may wear Culottes) predominantly white shoes or boots, cream or white socks, cream or white shirt with collar attached, cream or white jumper club colors and Sponsors logo allowed as approved by SDCA In first grade one day games and T20 games, colored clothing and or team uniforms are to be worn. When batting and wicket keeping Clads matching the team uniform are to worn over pads. White pants are no longer permitted In the lower grades cream or white shorts may be used with white socks and preferably white footwear. 14

15 16. FEES: Club Affiliation $100 Registration per team $250 Appeal to SDCA Appeals Committee $200 Appeal to Southern Zone Cricket Inc $500 Note: appeals fees are refundable if the appeal upheld by SDCA Appeals Committee only. 17. FINAL SERIES DRAW: Where it is necessary to determine semi-final positions and in the event of the teams being tied on points and percentages then the semi-final position can be decided by the toss of a coin At the end of the competition rounds the team placed first on the ladder shall play the team placed fourth in one semi-final, while the teams placed second and third shall play in the other. The winners of these games then shall meet in the final. 18. FINAL SERIES GROUNDS: In first and second grades the teams higher on the competition table have the option to play on their home turf wickets where available or as otherwise determined by the SDCA Lower grades will have grounds appointed by the Executive who will have the ultimate discretion for all final ground allocations, but every effort will be made to allocate grounds to teams higher on the competition ladder. 19. FINAL SERIES - HOURS OF PLAY: Semi-final and grand final play is over one full weekend, with the hours of play as follows: SEMI- FINAL: Saturday: Sunday: 1pm to 3.10pm, 3:30pm to 6pm 10.30am to 1pm, 1.40pm to 3.40pm, 4pm to 6pm FINAL: Saturday: Sunday: 1pm to 3.10pm, 3.30pm to 6pm am to 1pm, 1.40pm to 3.40pm, 4pm to 6pm. During finals, individual teams are responsible for providing their own lunches and afternoon tea, unless prior arrangements have been made between the participating teams. 15

16 20. FINAL SERIES - MATCH CONDITIONS: The innings of the team batting first is compulsorily closed at the conclusion of 95 overs, providing it has not been completed beforehand. A minimum of 75 overs must be bowled on the first day s play, less 3 overs for change of innings If 75 overs are not bowled, play may continue past finishing time if conditions are suitable as determined by the umpire(s) If conditions prevent playing 75 overs then an early start of up to 1 hour (calculated by the umpire, 3 minutes per over lost) will take place on the second day There is to be no reduction in overs should slow play, weather or bad light intervene The team batting second does not necessarily receive the same number of overs There are to be 20 overs in the last hour of the second day, less 3 overs per change of innings The fitness of grounds and conditions for play is entirely in the hands of the officiating umpires During finals, individual teams are responsible for providing their own lunches. Afternoon teas shall be provided by the home team on day 1 and away team on day 2, unless previous arrangements have been made between the participating teams. 21. FINAL SERIES QUALIFICATIONS TWO DAY: No player can appear in any finals match without having taken part in eight (8) playing days for the player s club in the current season To qualify for a particular team a player must have played (5) playing days in that team with the same Club in the current season, with the provision that the player may play in a grade higher provided the player meets the requirements in (21.1) Clubs having teams in finals in consecutive grades may select players in any grade provided they meet the qualification requirements in 21.1 above and are appropriately graded Where a player is eligible to play in a semi-final team then they are also eligible to play in the final in that team Where a player is ineligible to play in a semi-final team they are also ineligible to play in the final If an ineligible player participates in a match regardless of his part in the match the team will be deemed to have lost the match by forfeit. The opposing team will be awarded the match Byes will not count towards the qualifications for the Two Day Final. Washout and forfeited matches will count toward qualifications. The team forfeiting cannot count a forfeited match 16

17 toward qualifications Not withstanding the above, if players do not meet the qualification criteria through injury or illness, they may apply to the SDCA for exemption. Such exemptions will be made on a case by case basis. Players will need to provide evidence of their health issues, such as a medical practitioner s certificate. 22. FINAL SERIES QUALIFICATIONS ONE DAY: To qualify for the One Day Final a player must have played in (3) One Day Matches, one of which shall be in that team for the player s club and (2) playing days in that team in the current season Byes will not count towards the qualification for the One Day Final. Washed out and forfeited matches will count toward qualifications. The forfeiting team cannot count the forfeited match toward qualifications Clubs having teams in One Day Finals in consecutive grades may select players in any grade provided they are appropriately graded. Players can go up grades provided that they have played in (3) one day matches for the players club and (2) playing days in that team in the current season. 23. FINAL SERIES - USE OF UNQUALIFIED PLAYER: If a player is NOT registered on MyCricket and plays in any final, the match will be awarded to the opposition; and/or a player is unqualified if they are playing below their grading, and/or they have played insufficient games for that team. 24. FINAL SERIES - TIED RESULTS: In a Semi-final when a match is a tied result, the team higher on the competition points score table shall proceed to the grand final In a grand final when a match is a tied result, the team higher on the competition points score table shall be declared the premier. 25. FINAL SERIES - WASH OUTS: If through unforeseen circumstances play is not possible the team with the most competition points is to be declared the winner. Should the two teams concerned have equal competition points, the winner is determined on percentages If the averages are the same then the two teams are declared joint winners. In the event of a total washout of the final, the match will be played on a spare weekend if nominated in the draw. 17

18 26. FINES: 26.1 OFFENCE FINE 1 Withdrawal of team after final nomination $200 2 Forfeiture of a match (plus all umpires fees) $200 3 Late payment of account more than 30 days after invoice has been sent $50 4 Player reported for incorrect attire (as player and/or umpire) - first offence $25 5 (fine doubled for subsequent offences) 6 Failure of team captains signing off scorebooks $50 7 First omission from scorecard $50 8 Signing off scorebooks that are not balanced/correct $50 9 Non-attendance at Association meeting $50 10 Non-attendance at Laws of Cricket brief $50 11 Failure to submit/confirm match results before media deadlines of 8am Sunday $50 12 Failure to complete Online Captains Report (Per Report/Cumulative per week) $50 13 Failure to lodge Club Registration list by the November meeting $ Failure to prepare turf pitch (& loss of competition points) $ Loss or Damage to Association trophy $ Late return of Association trophy (March Meeting) $25 17 Failure to complete game day checklist (insurance requirement) $50 Note Breaches of the Code of Behavior at the discretion of the Judiciary Committee Committhairman 26.2 MYCRICKET SPECIFIC FINES: Note: The Executive may vary fines, but not increase fines beyond the amounts stated. OFFENCE FINE 1 Player Registration Late initial pre competition group $ Player Registration Late in season per player $ Captain Reports Late Cumulative per week $ point loss 4 Insurance not completed by September meeting $ Match Results Not entering/late into MYCRICKET (per match) & accumulative per week am Sunday is the deadline with South Coast Register $ point 6 Player Scores Not entering/late into MYCRICKET (per match) & accumulative per week am Sunday is the deadline with South Coast Register 27. FOLLOW ON: A side leading on the first innings by 75 runs may enforce the follow on. loss $ point loss 18

19 28. FORFEIT: Any team receiving a forfeit is entitled to (8) points or the maximum number of points gained by any team in that grade in that round, whichever is highest Should a club which has more than one grade participating in the SDCA find it necessary to forfeit a match on the first day it must forfeit its lowest grade. If the lower grade team does not forfeit, they will lose all points gained in the round For statistical purposes, forfeits in one day games will be recorded as (10) wickets lost for (0) runs and in two day games (20) wickets lost for (0) runs. 29. GAME DAY CHECKLISTS: The Game Day Checklist must be completed for each and every playing day as required by Cricket Australia for occupational health and safety and insurance purposes. Clubs must keep the complete Game Day Checklist until the end of the current season The SDCA will conduct random checks for compliance throughout the season. Failure to complete the Checklist may attract a fine of $ GRADES AND GRADINGS: Players will play in their grade and may only appear in one grade in any one round All grading will be decided by the SDCA Grading s Committee Grading s are to be ratified by the SDCA Grading s Committee before becoming final. The Grading s Committee will make decisions on grading s throughout the season Any player acting as the 12th man or any substitute fieldsman can only participate in a match if they hold the relevant grading or lower Each Club will nominate (5) core players in a first grade team who can only play first grade. ie. they will have a first grade grading for the season Players who are graded in higher grades cannot take part in lower grade matches, for example a players who is graded First Grade cannot take part in Second, Third or Fourth Grade matches. 31. GROUNDS APPOINTMENTS: The executive appoints all grounds for home and away matches For finals refer Final Series - Grounds All first and second grade matches are to be played on turf wickets. 19

20 31.4. All matches must be played on the grounds as programmed. The relocation of matches for any reason is not permitted without the permission of the Association The SDCA will be the sole decider on changes of venue for SDCA matches. 32. INJURED PLAYER: A player/batter that is injured or ill during a match has three options: 1. Play on with the injury or illness; 2. Retire hurt for treatment and return at the fall of the next wicket (no runner) 3. Retire hurt and return at the last available wicket with a runner. 33. HOURS OF PLAY - 2 DAY MATCHES: Play will begin at 1.30pm each Saturday and continue until 6.30pm (6pm during non-daylight saving) unless otherwise arranged by the Association, with a tea break being taken between 3.40pm and 4.00pm unless otherwise authorized by the SDCA Executive. 34. JUNIOR PLAYERS: Junior players may appear with a different senior clubs. Junior matches played for the same club may count towards final series qualification provided that the player does not play senior cricket on the same day or days. 35. JUNIOR PLAYERS BOWLING RESTRICTIONS: No medium pace or faster bowler (broadly defined by one or both of the Umpires as those to whom the wicketkeeper would normally stand back) shall be permitted to bowl more than the number of overs in a spell and/or the numbers of overs in a day s play as set out below: Restrictions apply to young bowlers of medium pace or faster in regard to the number of overs, which are allowed in a spell and in a day s play. See

21 35.3. RESTRICTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: GROUP AGE AT 31ST AUGUST 2014 MAXIMUM OVERS IN A SPELL MAXIMUM OVERS IN A DAY'S PLAY PACE Under Under Under Under Under Under Under Under Under Country Cricket NSW Playing Conditions 2013/14 (pp 92-93) Captains and players are responsible for ensuring young bowlers adhere to the bowling restrictions. If a young bowler is found to have exceeded the number of overs for his or her age group, the match may be forfeited to the opposing team on referral to the Judiciary Committee LENGTH OF BREAK: a. No bowler shall be permitted to bowl more than the number of overs in a spell or the number of overs in a day s play or the number of overs in an innings as set out in the above tables. b. Such a bowler shall have a minimum rest period between spells of at least the same number of overs bowled from the same end as the bowler's immediately concluded spell. c. A bowler who has bowled a spell of fewer than the maximum number of overs set out in the above table, may resume bowling prior to the completion of the minimum rest period as defined in a) above, but this will be considered an extension of the same spell, and the limit of overs in total in the spell will still apply. Following the completion of the spell, the normal break between spells will apply - the break within the spell is disregarded. d. For the purpose of calculating a bowler's minimum rest period as defined in (35.1) above, any interruption to play due to weather or an interval shall contribute in the amount of 1 over for each 3.5 minutes or part thereof. A scheduled tea interval of 20 minutes shall count as 3 overs from each end, and a scheduled luncheon interval of 40 minutes shall count as 6 overs from each end. 21

22 e. If any interval or interruption in play results in an over not being completed, then that part of the over bowled after the break shall constitute one over for the purposes of calculating the bowlers spell and daily limits. If this over is completed at the start of a new days play, the over shall be considered the first over of a new spell for that bowler and the first over of the new daily limits CHANGE OF BOWLING TYPE: Where a bowler changes between medium pace (or faster) and slow bowling during a day s play; a. If the bowler begins with medium pace (or faster), the bowler is subject to the Playing Condition throughout the day; and b. If the bowler begins with slow bowling then changes to medium pace (or faster), the Playing Condition applies from the time of the change, and all overs of slow bowling bowled prior to the change shall not be taken into account in either the current spell or the daily limit RESPONSIBILTY FOR BREACHES, DISPUTES ETC: a. It is the responsibility of the fielding Captain to ensure that this Playing Condition is upheld. The Umpires will assist in maintaining records to enable the enforcement of this Playing Condition together with the Scorers of the match. b. Scorers must notify the Umpires and fielding Captain whenever a bowler reaches the maximum number of overs he may bowl without a break, and must notify the Umpires immediately if a bowler starts (or is about to start) an over when he is not permitted to bowl under this Playing Condition. c. If the Umpires become aware of a breach of this Playing Condition, when the ball is dead, they shall direct the Captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If applicable, the over shall be completed by another bowler who shall have neither bowled the previous over nor be allowed to bowl the next over. d. Should a dispute or uncertainty regarding the application of this Playing Condition occur during play, the Umpires shall make the final decision on its application based on information available from the Scorers and other sources EXAMPLES (all assuming bowlers aged 16, and bowling fast unless otherwise indicated): a. A bowler bowls 4 overs, and is taken off by the Captain. He is brought back from the other end after overs. He may bowl a further 2 overs, after which he cannot bowl for at least 6 overs from the same end as the bowlers concluded spell. b. A bowler bowls 5 overs, and is then taken off. He returns to bowl 15 overs later. This is considered a new spell, and he can bowl 6 overs in that spell subject to his daily limit. 22

23 c. A bowler bowls 4 overs, and the players then take a 60-minute break due to inclement weather. He may bowl a further 6 overs because the bowler has rested the equivalent of 17 overs. d. A bowler bowls 4 overs, and the players then take a 40-minute luncheon interval. He then waits a further 20 minutes after the interval, and resumes bowling. This is the commencement of a new bowling spell, and he is permitted to bowl up to 6 overs in this spell (subject to his daily limit) A bowler who bowls 6 overs just prior to the end of a day can resume on the next playing day with a new bowling spell, and has a limit on that day of 16 overs. Note: All bowlers in the Under 12 and younger age bracket shall only be permitted to bowl 8 deliveries in an over (including wides and/or no balls). Where this restriction is perceived by the umpires to affect the result of the match by not allowing the batting side access to six legal deliveries in the final over of their innings the umpires may instruct the captain to use another bowler or bowlers to complete six legal deliveries in that over, so long as the bowler/bowlers so used do not exceed their daily maximum allocation of overs A bowler bowls 10 overs of slow bowling, and then continues his spell, but bowls 2 overs of pace bowling. He then reverts to slow bowling. He is limited to a spell of 6 overs from the time he commenced pace bowling, after which time a break of 6 overs from the same end as the bowlers concluded spell. The overs bowled prior to his pace overs are ignored totally from both his bowling spell and daily limits, but further overs of slow bowling after his pace overs are treated as though they were still being bowled at pace. 36. LATE STARTS: The umpires are to be in position on the field five minutes before the scheduled starting time. If play does not start within 15 minutes of the appointed time the umpire may on appeal declare the match lost by the team unable to or refusing to proceed with the match and such team is deemed to have forfeited. A team fielding six or less players is deemed to have forfeited. 37. LAWS OF CRICKET: Except in matters covered in the competition rules in this document, matches will be played in accordance with the laws as set down by the I.C.C. and recognized by Cricket Australia. 23

24 38. LOST TIME (LIMITED OVER GAMES) - TEAM BATTING FIRST: For time lost during the innings of the team batting first, reduce innings by (1) over per team for each whole or part of (8) minutes lost. Mins Lost Overs Mins Lost Overs Mins Lost Overs LOST TIME (LIMITED OVER GAMES) - TEAM BATTING SECOND: The team batting second shall not receive more overs than its opponent, unless its opponent had been dismissed before receiving its allotted number of overs For time lost during the innings of the team batting second, reduce innings by 1 over for each whole or part of 4 minutes lost. Mins Lost Overs Mins Lost Overs Mins Lost Overs MATCH RESULTS: All unfinished two day games are decided on the first innings. Second innings will continue until the opposing captains agree to the abandonment of further play. 41. MYCRICKET REQUIREMENTS: Particular attention should be paid to the following which is required for the MYCRICKET website. a. Selected players entered prior to entry of match scores (identify captain & wicket keeper). b. Match results can be entered by either team and confirmed no later than am Sunday. c. Total scores (team & player) are filled in and agree. 24

25 d. Number of overs (team & player) filled in and agree. e. The total sundries filled in and agree, focus to be on total score; don t put the match into dispute over minor sundry mismatch. f. All team members names listed in team selection, who participated in the match whether the player has batted or bowled or not. This assists with player qualification. g. Not out batsman must be shown. h. The names of players involved in run outs, taking outfield catches, wicket keeper catches and stumping s must be recorded. i. The order of dismissal of batsman and the relevant fall of wicket team score. j. The above will apply to both innings performances in batting bowling and fielding and must be entered against the players name Captain s Reports: a. All team captains in all grades will complete an online captain s report as made available through MYCRICKET. b. The report must be completed online and submitted no later than 6.00pm on the Sunday after each match. c. Penalties (1) point deduction applies for uncompleted/un-submitted reports, also refer rule NO BALLS: In limited over matches, a no-ball is defined as a fast short pitched delivery, which after pitching, passes or would have passed above shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease In all game formats a no-ball is defined as any delivery, other than a slow pace one, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease In all game formats a no-ball is defined as any slow delivery, which passes or would of passed on the full, above shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease If the bowler breaks the stumps at the bowlers end in delivery of the ball, a no ball (will be called). 25

26 43. ONE DAY MATCHES - BOWLING RESTRICTIONS: over match: no bowler shall bowl more than (9) overs in an innings over match: no bowler shall bowl more than (8) overs in an innings over match: no bowler shall bowl more than (4) overs in an innings Age restrictions still apply to young bowlers, refer (35.3) In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no bowler may therefore bowl more than one-fifth of the total overs allowed Where the total overs are not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, another bowler shall bowl the remaining balls. Such part of an over shall count as a full over, in so far as each bowler s limit is concerned. 44. ONE DAY MATCHES - DELAYED OR INTERUPTED: The object shall always be to rearrange the number of overs so that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs No adjustment made unless more than 15 minutes cumulative lost The calculation of the number of overs to be bowled shall be based on an average rate of 15.0 overs per hour in the total time available for play overs constitute a match in first grade overs constitute a match in second/third/fourth grade. 45. ONE DAY MATCHES DURATION: Grade Fixture Session 1 Break Session 2 1 st Grade 45 Over Match 1:00PM 4:00PM 15 Minutes 4:15PM 7:15PM 2 nd Grade 40 Over Match 1:30PM 4:10PM 15 Minutes 4:25PM 7:05PM 3rd Grade 40 Over Match 1:30PM 4:10PM 15 Minutes 4:25PM 7:05PM 4th Grade 40 Over Match 1:30PM 4:10PM 15 Minutes 4:25PM 7:05PM First grade matches will consist of one innings per side and each innings will be limited to (45) overs. A minimum of 25 overs per team shall constitute a match Second/Third/Fourth grade matches will consist of one innings per side and each innings will be 26

27 limited to 40 overs. A minimum of 20 overs per team shall constitute a match Interval for drinks in a (45 over match) shall be permitted after the 23rd over Interval for drinks in a (40 over match) shall be permitted after the 20th over There shall be no interval for drinks in a (20 over match), unless rule 45.6 applies In extreme weather conditions umpires may permit additional drink breaks. Captains may request additional drinks breaks An individual player may receive additional drinks provided no time is lost. 46. ONE DAY MATCHES - FIELD MARKING: Field restriction markings apply to first and second grade only Two semi circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi circles have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi circles is (27.5) metres (30 yards). A straight line joins the ends of each semi-circle. See Appendix 1 for diagram. 47. ONE DAY MATCHES - FIELDSMEN RESTRICTIONS: At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than five fieldsmen on the leg side If there are more than five fieldsmen on the leg side at the time of delivery, the umpire shall call and signal No Ball (45 over fixture) for the first 15 overs only 2 fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery (40 over fixture) for the first 13 overs only 2 fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery (20 over fixture) for the first 6 overs only 2 fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery For the remaining overs, only 5 fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the circle at the instant of delivery. 48. ONE DAY MATCHES - HOURS OF PLAY: The team batting second shall not receive more overs than its opponent unless its opponent had been dismissed before receiving its allotted number of overs In Second/Third/Fourth grade one drink break per innings shall be taken at the completion of 20 27

28 overs In extreme weather conditions umpires may permit additional drink breaks An individual player may receive additional drinks provided no time is lost If up to 15 minutes of playing time is lost, the finishing time may be extended by 15 minutes. 49. ONE DAY MATCHES NON-BATTER & NON-BOWLER NOMINATION: A team may consist of up to twelve players Eleven fieldsmen only shall be on the field of play at any time One player in each side, not being the wicketkeeper, is not permitted to bat One player in each side, not being the wicketkeeper, is not permitted to bowl The nominated non- batter and non- bowler are to be indicated on the team sheet and will participate in the game Interchange of fieldsmen without restriction is permitted, provided no playing time is wasted This rule only applies in One Day matches and the One Day Final. 50. ONE DAY MATCHES WIDES: In first & second grades a line shall be marked on the wicket 350 mm from the outside of the leg stump on either side of the wicket, a ball passing outside the leg side line, shall be called wide. Off side wide as per the normal laws of Cricket. 51. PITCH COVERS: Covers are to be provided and used by all clubs caring for turf wickets Either team has the option of using covers at any stage of a match Covers may be used to cover the wicket, bowlers run up and/or wicket surrounds The batting side is responsible for fitting of covers during and at the close of play at the direction of the umpires For semi-final and final matches the umpires will instruct one captain to remove the covers on the Sunday morning at a time decided by the umpires, weather permitting. The visiting team may bring extra covers for the runs-ups, only with the consent of the umpires Home team is responsible for covering of a prepared pitch on Friday if rain is likely. Penalty for 28

29 non-compliance; loss of points or a fine or both. 52. PROTESTS: Where the result of a game is reversed by protest, the protest winners points are determined by the SDCA Judiciary Committee. 53. RESULT OF DELAYED OR INTERUPTED MATCH: In first grade a minimum of 25 overs per innings shall constitute a match In second/third/fourth grade a minimum of 20 overs per innings shall constitute a match To achieve a result, both teams must have had the opportunity of batting for at least the minimum number of overs to constitute a match as per (43.1) & (43.2). However, a result may be achieved if, a. One team is all out in less than the minimum number of overs to constitute a match; or b. The team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than the minimum number of overs to constitute a match; or c. The bowling team takes enough wickets before the minimum number of overs to constitute a match has been reached In matches where both teams have had the opportunity of batting the agreed number of overs, the team scoring the highest number of runs will be the winner In matches where the team batting second has not had the opportunity to complete the agreed number of overs, and has not been all out, or has passed its opponent s score the result shall be decided on the average run rate throughout both innings If due to a suspension of play, the number of overs in the innings of the team batting second has to be revised; their target score shall be calculated by multiplying the reduced number of overs by the average run rate scored by the team batting first. If the target involves a fraction of a run, the target scores cannot be equal and should be rounded up During an average run rate calculation, if the team batting first is dismissed before receiving the full allocation. The score will be divided by the full over allocation not by the amount of overs received when bowled out. 54. REDUCED FIRST INNINGS: In circumstances where the number of overs for the team batting first is reduced, the number of overs in regard to the restrictions shall be reduced in accordance with table below. 29