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1 MARYLEBONE CRICKET CLUB Regulations and General Information for Members 2016 This booklet is NOT a Membership Pass and does not give admission to the Ground or Pavilion

2 MARYLEBONE CRICKET CLUB Regulations and General Information for Members

3 CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Telephone and Fax Numbers; Addresses 1 Websites and Social Media 2 Office and Pavilion Opening Hours and Information; Ground Opening Times 3 Matches at Lord s 4 Major Matches 5 Map of the Ground 6 International Matches at Other Grounds 7 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Annual Subscriptions; Membership Passes; Membership Categories 8 Changes of Address; A.G.M.; Candidates for Membership 9 Reciprocal Arrangements at Overseas Grounds 10 MATCH DAY INFORMATION Members Friends Enclosures; Rover Tickets 11 Misuse of Tickets; Members Queues on Major Match days 13 Dress in the Pavilion 14 Dress in the Members Friends Enclosures 16 Disabled Members and Friends 17 Special Facilities for Elderly Members 18 No-Smoking Areas at Lord s; Private Entertainment Facilities 19 Private Box Scheme; Hospitality; Catering 21 Meetings and Events; Car Parking 24 MEMBERS FACILITIES Cricket Academy; Gymnasium; Children s Coaching 25 Net Practice; Club Events for Members; Cricket History Society 26 Members Film Evenings; Members Evening Tours; Club Blazers; Tennis; Squash; Golf Society 27 Bridge, Chess and Backgammon Societies; Lord s Shop 28 Lord s Cricket Store; Members Shop; Members Online Shop; Museum and Library 29 Tours of Lord s; Mobile Devices 30 Autographs 31 REGULATIONS General Ground Regulations 31 Match and Practice Regulations 34 Membership Regulations 35 Sale and Supply of Alcohol 42 Summary of Full Members Rights and Privileges 44 INDEX 47

4 President R.D.V. Knight, Esq., o.b.e. Club Chairman G.M.N. Corbett, Esq., d.l. Treasurer R.S. Leigh, Esq. Chairman of Arts and Library D.J.C. Faber, Esq. Chairman of Cricket M.V. Fleming, Esq. Chairman of Estates C.J. Maber, Esq. Chairman of Membership and General Purposes His Hon. Judge N.M. Peters, q.c. Chairman of World Cricket J.M. Brearley, Esq., o.b.e. Chief Executive & Secretary D.M. Brewer, Esq.

5 Ticket Office Membership Office Club Facilities Department Club Events Department Cricket Office 1 TELEPHONE NUMBERS Pavilion Switchboard Ticket Office (for Members only) Ticket Office Membership Office Club Facilities Department Club Events Department Cricket Office Prospects of Play Cricket Academy Library Museum Tours of Lord s Tennis and Squash Courts Marketing Department Hospitality Catering Members Restaurant Reservations Meetings and Events Members Shop Members Online Shop Lord s Shop Lord s Cricket Store Lord s Gymnasium Lord s Tavern FAX NUMBERS Reception Ticket Office & Club Events Department Membership Office & Club Facilities Department Catering, Marketing & Meetings and Events Departments ADDRESSES ticketing@mcc.org.uk membership@mcc.org.uk clubfacilities@mcc.org.uk club.events@mcc.org.uk cricket.office@mcc.org.uk

6 Cricket Academy Library Museum Reception Tours of Lord s Catering Restaurants Meetings and Events Lord s Hospitality Members Online Shop Lord s Shop Lord s Cricket Store cricketacademy@mcc.org.uk mcclibrary@mcc.org.uk museumreception@mcc.org.uk tours@mcc.org.uk catering@mcc.org.uk restaurants@lords.org events@lords.org hospitality@mcc.org.uk enquiries@shop.mcc.org.uk lordsshop@mcc.org.uk lordscricketstore@lords.org M.C.C. ONLINE Members Website Members Tickets Online M.C.C. Members Shop Lord s Website Lord s Shop/Lord s Cricket Store Online MEMBERS WEBSITE tickets.lords.org mccshop.lords.org shop.lords.org The Club s website, Lords.org, includes a Members-only section, accessed via a secure login, featuring news about the Club and information about facilities and privileges available for Members. Those experiencing website problems should digital@lords.org SOCIAL MEDIA Members are also encouraged to engage with the Club via Social Media: Facebook Facebook.com/lordscricket YouTube YouTube.com/Lordscricketground 2

7 OFFICE HOURS The normal office hours are from 9.30 a.m. until 5.30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays. However, outside the Cricket Season, offices close at 4.30 p.m. on Fridays. The Membership Office and Club Facilities Department are situated in the Pavilion Basement. The Membership Office is responsible for all matters relating to Membership, including subscriptions, categories of Membership and nominations and endorsement of prospective Candidates. The Club Facilities Department is responsible for debentures, car parking, reserved seats for elderly and disabled Members, the Golf, Bridge, Chess and Backgammon Societies, and overseas Supporters Tours. The Ticket Office is situated behind the Museum and next to No.6 Car Park. The Ticket Office is responsible for the allocation and sale of tickets (including Rover Tickets) for all matches at Lord s. PAVILION OPENING HOURS On non-match days, the Pavilion is open from 7.30 a.m. from Monday to Friday, and from 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. GROUND OPENING TIMES On the following match days, the Ground will open for Members no later than 2 HOURS before the scheduled start of play: Investec Test Matches; the Royal London One-Day International match; and the Royal London One-Day Cup Final. On these days, Associate Members (on days when their pass admits them to the Ground), Members guests and other ticket holders will be admitted 1¾ HOURS before the scheduled start of play. On NatWest T20 Blast match days, the Ground will open 1½ HOURS before the scheduled start of play for all Members and ticket holders. On all other match days, the Ground will open 1 HOUR before the scheduled start of play for all Members and ticket holders. Members who wish to gain access to Lord s on any match day before the scheduled Ground opening time must have an essential appointment with a member of M.C.C. staff or a pre-arranged booking to use the Club s facilities, such as the tennis and squash courts, the Cricket Academy or the Library. 3

8 MATCHES AT LORD S 2016 APRIL Sun. 17 Middlesex v. Warwickshire (County Championship)...4 Days Tues. 26 M.C.C. v. Wales... 1 Day Thurs. 28 M.C.C. v. Minor Counties... 1 Day MAY Tues. 3 M.C.C. Men s Regional Twenty20 Finals... 1 Day Wed. 4 M.C.C. v. M.C.C. Young Cricketers... 1 Day Sun. 8 Middlesex v. Nottinghamshire (County Championship)...4 Days Thurs. 19 Inter-Services Twenty20 Tournament... 1 Day Sun. 22 Middlesex v. Somerset (County Championship)...4 Days JUNE Thurs. 9 ENGLAND v. SRI LANKA (Investec Test Match)...5 Days Thurs. 16 MIDDLESEX v. SUSSEX (NatWest T20 Blast)... 1 Day Tues. 21 M.C.C. Universities Challenge Final... 1 Day Thurs. 23 MIDDLESEX v. SOMERSET (NatWest T20 Blast)... 1 Day Sat. 25 Eton v. Harrow... 1 Day Sun. 26 Middlesex v. Lancashire (County Championship)...4 Days JULY Fri. 1 Oxford v. Cambridge... 1 Day Thurs. 14 ENGLAND v. PAKISTAN (Investec Test Match)...5 Days Tues. 19 M.C.C. v. Nepal... 1 Day Thurs. 21 MIDDLESEX v. SURREY (NatWest T20 Blast)... 1 Day Sun. 24 Middlesex v. Kent (Royal London One-Day Cup)... 1 Day Thurs. 28 MIDDLESEX v. ESSEX (NatWest T20 Blast)... 1 Day Sun. 31 Middlesex v. Essex (Royal London One-Day Cup)... 1 Day AUGUST Tues. 2 Middlesex v. Surrey (Royal London One-Day Cup)... 1 Day Thurs. 4 Middlesex v. Surrey (County Championship)...4 Days Mon. 8 Tues. 9 NatWest T20 Blast Quarter-Final... (2 Days) Wed. 10 or Thur. 11 Sat. 13 Middlesex v. Durham (County Championship)...4 Days Wed. 17 Thurs. 18 Royal London One-Day Cup Quarter-Final... (2 Days) or Fri. 19 4

9 Sat. 27 ENGLAND v. PAKISTAN (Royal London One-Day International)... 1 Day Sun. 28 Mon. 29 Royal London One-Day Cup Semi-Final... (2 Days) or Tues. 30 SEPTEMBER Sun. 4 Davidstow National Village Cup Final... 1 Day Tues. 6 M.C.C. Schools v. E.S.C.A... 1 Day Sat. 17 ROYAL LONDON ONE-DAY CUP FINAL... (2 Days) Tues. 20 Middlesex v. Yorkshire (County Championship)...4 Days Floodlit match Dependent on Middlesex s progress in the competition and on the draw Matches in the County Championship will be played in Division 1 Where the duration of a match is shown in parentheses the game is scheduled to be completed in one day, but the number of days shown has been set aside to allow for the possibility of bad weather. MAJOR MATCHES 2016 Major matches as referred to in this booklet are as follows: England v. Sri Lanka Investec Test Match Thursday, 9th to Monday, 13th June NatWest T20 Blast Matches Middlesex v. Sussex Thursday, 16th June (Floodlit) Middlesex v. Somerset Thursday, 23rd June (Floodlit) Middlesex v. Surrey Thursday, 21st July (Floodlit) Middlesex v. Essex Thursday, 28th July (Floodlit) England v. Pakistan Investec Test Match Thursday, 14th to Monday, 18th July England v. Pakistan Royal London One-Day International Saturday, 27th August Royal London One-Day Cup Final Saturday, 17th September 5

10 Designed by Jules Akel October December edition scale at A4 1:1703 L ORD S G ROUND London NW8 8QN MARYLEBONE STATION GROVE END ROAD KEY COMMERCIAL OFFICES MIDDLESEX C.C.C. OFFICE & SHOP M.C.C. SHOP MUSEUM LIBRARY TICKET OFFICE & CLUB EVENTS OFFICE Pimm s, Wine & Champagne* Lavatories Lavatories for the Disabled LORD S TAVERN Bar & Brasserie Thomas Lord Suite Harris Restaurant Memorial & Garden Champagne Bar* TENNIS COURT SQUASH COURTS RECEPTION Coronation Garden i Information Point S Scorecard Sales A Ambulance MAIDA VALE Grace Gate STATION Tavern Members Bar DAILY TICKET SALES i Coffee & Ice Cream* Score Board S ALLEN STAND M.C.C. MEMBERSHIP OFFICE Back of the Pavilion PAVILION TOURS & CRICKET OFFICES Wheelchair Areas Meeting Point C Cash Machine Eating & Drinking Facility * Major Match days only Score Board Replays will be shown on selected Major Match Days Coffee & Ice Cream* WARNER STAND First Aid ST JOHN S WOOD ROAD Bicentenary Gate POLICE ROOM Tavern Bar C TAVERN STAND Tavern Concourse EAST CLOCK TOWER BALCONY Wheelchair Area GRAND STAND Wheelchair Area W.G. s Food Bar C Cricketers Bar HEAD STEWARD & LOST PROPERTY Behind the Mound Stand MOUND STAND C East Gate Entrances Bicentenary Bar TICKET COLLECTION POINT Full Toss Coffee & Ice Cream* BAKER STREET STATION S N ST JOHN S WOOD ROAD S LORD S SHOP E.C.B. OFFICES First Aid Score Board Village Bar* Champagne Bar* FOOD VILLAGE* & Hamper Collection Point CRICKET ACADEMY & GYMNASIUM EDRICH STAND C Coffee & Ice Cream* Picnic Area* J.P. MORGAN MEDIA CENTRE Champagne Bar* COMPTON STAND Sponsors Area NURSERY GROUND NURSERY PAVILION Score Board S i Vehicle Entrance North Clock Tower PRINTING OFFICE BETTING FACILITY* Coffee & Ice Cream* LORD S SHOP* DAILY TICKET SALES North Gate Entrances WELLINGTON PLACE North Gate Entrances yards WELLINGTON ROAD ST JOHN S WOOD STATION 6

11 INTERNATIONAL MATCHES AT OTHER GROUNDS 2016 England v. Sri Lanka (Investec Test Series) Thursday, 19th to Monday, 23rd May 1st Test Headingley Friday, 27th to Tuesday, 31st May 2nd Test Emirates Durham ICG England v. Sri Lanka (Royal London One-Day Series) Tuesday, 21st June 1st One-Day International Trent Bridge Friday, 24th June 2nd One-Day International Edgbaston Sunday, 26th June 3rd One-Day International Bristol Wednesday, 29th June 4th One-Day International Kia Oval Saturday, 2nd July 5th One-Day International SSE SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff Tuesday, 5th July England v. Sri Lanka NatWest International T20 The Ageas Bowl England v. Pakistan (Investec Test Series) Friday, 22nd to Tuesday, 26th July 2nd Test Emirates Old Trafford Wednesday, 3rd to Sunday, 7th August 3rd Test Edgbaston Thursday, 11th to Monday, 15th August 4th Test Kia Oval England v. Pakistan (Royal London One-Day Series) Wednesday, 24th August 1st One-Day International The Ageas Bowl Tuesday, 30th August 3rd One-Day International Trent Bridge Thursday, 1st September 4th One-Day International Headingley Sunday, 4th September 5th One-Day International SSE SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff England v. Pakistan NatWest International T20 Wednesday, 7th September Emirates Old Trafford 7

12 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS Members are reminded that their subscriptions are due without notice on 1st January, and those who do not pay by direct debit are asked to ensure prompt payment of the correct amount. Any Member whose subscription has not been paid in full by 1st March will be required to pay a surcharge of 25% of the amount outstanding at that date. MEMBERSHIP PASSES This booklet is not a Membership Pass. Passes are issued annually, before the start of the cricket season, and must be signed immediately on receipt. (Unsigned Passes are not valid.) Passes are strictly for Members personal use and are not transferable. Any breach of this regulation will be regarded by the Committee as a serious abuse of membership privileges and appropriate action will be taken accordingly. Any Membership Pass which does not contain a photograph of the Member concerned has been retained in the Membership Office for personal collection. On collection of the Pass, a photograph must be produced, together with a 10 administration charge, which has been set by the Committee. With effect from 1st April 2011, there has been a charge of 8 for each duplicate Pass issued. This charge, which is to cover administration costs, was introduced by the Committee following an increase in the number of requests from Members who had lost or mislaid their Passes. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES A Full or Associate Member who wishes to be placed in any category of membership, other than Inner Town membership, must make a written application to the Chief Executive & Secretary before the commencement of a calendar year, the application to be in respect of such calendar year and may, with the exception of applications for the category of School Staff membership, be for subsequent calendar years also. A Member who fails to make such an application in respect of a calendar year shall be treated as an Inner Town Member for that calendar year. If a Member has already previously applied and been accepted into a different category of membership, he or she will remain in that category unless his or her circumstances subsequently change. The requirement for School Staff Members to confirm their continued eligibility for that category on an annual basis still applies. 8

13 CHANGE OF ADDRESS In accordance with M.C.C. Rule 3.18, Members changes of address are to be notified in writing as they occur. The Club accepts no liability for the consequences of correspondence going astray owing to an incorrect address. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 4th May Full details of the 2016 A.G.M. will be sent with the Annual Report. CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP In accordance with Regulation 3i, a Full or Senior Member may act as Proposer, Seconder or Sponsor for only one Candidate in any calendar year, provided that: (a) if a Playing Member, he or she has completed two years membership (i.e. elected before 30th September 2014); or (b) if a Non-Playing Member, he or she has completed five years membership (i.e. elected before 30th September 2011). Probationary Cricket Candidates Candidates with strong cricketing qualifications may apply to be included in the list of Probationary Cricket Candidates. Applicants must be between 16 and 40 years of age, and their names must be entered in the Candidates Book by 30th September, at the latest, of the year preceding that in which they wish to play, in order to be considered for inclusion on the list for the following season. If accepted for the list, they will be asked to play in such number of qualifying matches as the Committee may decide, and if their performances are satisfactory their election to the Club may be brought forward. Candidates for Out-Match Membership Candidates for Out-Match membership must be between 16 and 40 years of age, and applications must be returned by 30th September at the latest for consideration to be given for the Candidate s inclusion in the following year s list of Probationary Cricket Candidates. Candidates for Out-Match membership must play cricket to a good club 1st XI standard. If accepted for the list, they will be asked to play in such number of qualifying matches as the M.C.C. Committee may decide, and if their performances are satisfactory their election to the Club may be brought forward. 9

14 An Out-Match Candidate may apply, at any time, for his or her name to be transferred on to the list of Candidates for Full membership, subject to the payment of the balance of the Registration Fee applicable to ordinary Candidates at the date of such application. If the Candidate fails to qualify as an Out-Match Member and has not, in the meantime, opted to transfer to the list of Candidates awaiting Full membership, his or her candidature will be cancelled. Furthermore, if a Candidate for Out-Match membership does not wish his or her name to also be placed on to the ordinary Candidates waiting list, he or she will be ineligible for Associate membership. In the event of being elected as an Out-Match Member, the Candidate would be required to play regularly for the Club, or suffer the possibility of having his or her membership withdrawn. Endorsement of Candidates All Candidates must be endorsed by one of the following: a current member of the M.C.C. Committee; a current member of another committee; or a current Area Representative appointed by the M.C.C. Committee to assist in the organisation of Out-Match cricket. The M.C.C. Committee also reserves the right to appoint additional Endorsers within the British Isles and overseas. Endorsers may propose, second, sponsor or endorse an unlimited number of Candidates in any calendar year. M.C.C. will seek confirmation from the Endorser that he or she is willing to act in this capacity. After the process has been completed, each Candidate will be notified in writing of his or her entry in the Club s Candidates Book. RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS AT OVERSEAS GROUNDS The Committee has organised reciprocal arrangements with 11 overseas clubs Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Lahore Gymkhana, Hong Kong, Singapore, The Cricket Club of India, Western Province Cricket Club and Abu Dhabi Cricket Club. In addition, the Committee has approved reciprocal arrangements with the following clubs (which are not cricket clubs): the Pretoria Country Club, the Kelvin Grove Club (Cape Town), the Durban Club and the Rand Club (Johannesburg). Full Members paying short visits overseas may make use of certain facilities at those clubs on production of the appropriate card of introduction, which is available from the M.C.C. Membership Office. Full information should be obtained, prior to travel, from the M.C.C. Membership Office ( or membership@mcc.org.uk). 10

15 MEMBERS FRIENDS ENCLOSURES Because of redevelopment work, the Warner Stand will not be available for the England v. Sri Lanka Investec Test Match, for the first three days of which the Grand Stand (Lower Tier) will be designated as part of the Members Friends Enclosures. In addition, for the Middlesex v. Sussex and Middlesex v. Somerset NatWest T20 Blast matches, should the demand for Rover Tickets be sufficient, the sections of the Grand Stand (Lower Tier) which are nearest to the Warner Stand would be designated as part of the Members Friends Enclosures. Members and guests will able to use the seating areas of the Warner Stand on the following occasions: the England v. Pakistan Investec Test Match; the Middlesex v. Surrey and Middlesex v. Essex NatWest T20 Blast matches; the England v Pakistan Royal London One-Day International; and the Royal London One-Day Cup Final. This information was correct at the time of this booklet going to print. ROVER TICKETS MAJOR MATCHES In accordance with regulation 3d, for major matches Members may introduce guests into the Members Friends Enclosures by means of Tickets which must be purchased in advance. Tickets for Reserved Seats in the Members Friends Enclosures At the 2009 Annual General Meeting, Members agreed that certain sections of the Members Friends Enclosures would be made available as reserved seating on selected major match days on a permanent basis. In order to sit in the reserved section on such days, Members must purchase a ticket for themselves, as well as for their guests with whom they must sit. The days on which such reservations will be in operation during the 2016 season are as follows: England v. Sri Lanka Test Match (First Day) Thursday, 9th June England v. Sri Lanka Test Match (Second Day) Friday, 10th June England v. Pakistan Test Match (Second Day) Friday, 15th July England v. Pakistan Test Match (Third Day) Saturday, 16th July England v. Pakistan Royal London ODI Saturday, 27th August 11

16 Rover Tickets for Unreserved Seats in the Members Friends Enclosures Members may introduce guests into the unreserved sections on all major match days by means of Rover Tickets purchased in advance. Members will be admitted to the unreserved sections of the Members Friends Enclosures on production of their membership passes. Pavilion Admission Tickets for NatWest T20 Blast Matches For NatWest T20 Blast matches in 2016, Members will be permitted to introduce into the Pavilion one guest, over the age of 12 years, who must be in possession of a Pavilion Admission Ticket. There will be a set number of such Pavilion Admission Tickets available for each NatWest T20 Blast match, which will also admit to the Members Friends Enclosures. Senior and Associate Members In 2016, Senior and Associate Members may purchase Rover Tickets for the following days: England v. Sri Lanka Test Match (Third Day) Saturday, 11th June (Maximum of 2 tickets) England v. Sri Lanka Test Match (Fourth Day) Sunday, 12th June (Maximum of 2 tickets) Middlesex v. Sussex NatWest T20 Blast Thursday 16th June (Maximum of 4 tickets) Middlesex v. Somerset NatWest T20 Blast Thursday, 23rd June (Maximum of 4 tickets) Middlesex v. Surrey NatWest T20 Blast Thursday, 21st July (Maximum of 4 tickets) Middlesex v. Essex NatWest T20 Blast Thursday, 28th July (Maximum of 4 tickets) England v. Pakistan Test Match (Fourth Day) Sunday, 17th July (Maximum of 2 tickets) England v. Pakistan Royal London One-Day International Saturday 27th August (Maximum of 2 tickets) Royal London One-Day Cup Final Saturday, 17th September (Maximum of 4 tickets) For the NatWest T20 Blast matches, Senior and Associate Members will be permitted to introduce into the Pavilion one guest over the age of 12 years, who must be in possession of a Pavilion Admission Ticket. 12

17 MISUSE OF TICKETS In recent years, the Committee has received reports of Rover Tickets being sold by unauthorised ticket agents, and by individuals on the pavement outside the Ground. Each case has been investigated separately, and the Committee has taken disciplinary action against Members found responsible. The Committee is certain that all Members would support such action being taken, since the purchase of tickets for the Members Friends Enclosures is considered to be a very important privilege of membership. Tickets for the Members Friends Enclosures are solely for use by Members, their relatives and personal friends, and the Committee insists that Members ensure that the Tickets allocated to themselves and their guests are regarded as strictly non-transferable, in order to safeguard Members privileges. MEMBERS QUEUES ON MAJOR MATCH DAYS Queuing arrangements for Associate and Senior Members At its September 2015 meeting, the Membership and General Purposes committee agreed that, on the major match days when Associate and Senior Members are entitled to free admission to the Ground, Pavilion and Members Friends Enclosures, they will not be entitled to stand in the unaccompanied Members queues at the Grace and North Gates. With effect from the 2016 season, those queues will be for Full Members only. Associate and Senior Members will therefore be required to wait in the Members and Friends queue. Queue-Card Trial In response to comments made by Members regarding queuing arrangements, in particular, the unfair practice of queue-jumping, a trial took place in the unaccompanied Members queues at the Grace and North Gates during the England v. Australia One-Day International in Each Member was provided with a Queue Card, corresponding to their respective place in the queue, which was given up to one of the Club s staff upon entry to the Ground. Under this arrangement, a Member without a Queue Card shall not be admitted to Lord s until all Members with Queue Cards have entered. It was generally felt that the trial was successful and well received by the vast majority of Members. The committee has therefore agreed for the system to operate during the Test Matches and One-Day International in

18 DRESS IN THE PAVILION Match Days Gentlemen Gentlemen shall wear lounge suits or tailored jacket and trousers, shirt, tie or cravat and shoes with socks. Gentlemen will not be admitted to the Pavilion, including the Pavilion Concourse, unless, on entrance, their dress conforms to this Regulation. Religious, traditional or national dress, or service uniform, is permitted. The following items of clothing are unacceptable: Any form of sports shoe such as trainers or plimsolls Sandals and shoes worn without socks; and flip-flop shoes Denim jeans and other denim clothing Combat- or cargo-style trousers Zip-up jackets or anoraks (without a tailored jacket) Pullovers or cardigans (unless worn under a tailored jacket) Fleeces and body-warmers (unless worn under a tailored jacket) T-shirts or singlets Torn, ripped or unclean clothing Shorts Tracksuits Garments in military camouflage colours Ladies Ladies should wear dresses; or skirts or trousers (which may be cropped below the knee) or culottes, with blouses or smart tops, and shoes, boots or sandals. Dresses, blouses and smart tops may be sleeveless. Religious, traditional or national dress, or service uniform, is permitted. The following items of clothing are unacceptable: Any form of sports shoe such as trainers or plimsolls Beach-style flip-flop shoes Denim jeans and other denim clothing Leggings or jodhpur-style trousers (unless worn under a dress or skirt) Torn, ripped or unclean clothing Shorts Tracksuits T-shirts (manufactured for playing sport or bearing advertising logos or offensive language) Fleeces and body-warmers (unless worn under a tailored jacket) 14

19 15 Garments in military camouflage colours Bikini tops or tops/dresses showing bare midriff Strapless tops or dresses (unless worn under a cardigan or jacket) Bare feet, bare torsos and anyone wearing dilapidated or offensive garments of any kind will not be permitted under any circumstances. Notwithstanding the dress standards outlined above, M.C.C. reserves the right to refuse entry to any person considered unsuitably attired. Non-Match Days (including off-season) The Pavilion Dress Regulations are relaxed, and Members and their guests may dress less formally. The minimum standard of dress is smart casual for both sexes. Jackets and ties are not required, but gentlemen must wear collared shirts (even when a collared sweater or jacket is worn on top) at all times. The following items of clothing are unacceptable: Gentlemen Shirts which do not have a collar, including crew-neck shirts (polo-neck shirts are acceptable) Any form of sports shoe such as trainers or plimsolls Sandals and shoes worn without socks and flip-flop shoes Denim jeans and other denim clothing Combat- or cargo-style trousers T-shirts or singlets Torn, ripped or unclean clothing Shorts Tracksuits Garments in military camouflage colours Ladies Any form of sports shoe such as trainers or plimsolls Beach-style flip-flop shoes Denim jeans and other denim clothing Torn, ripped or unclean clothing Shorts Tracksuits Garments in military camouflage colours Bikini tops or tops/dresses showing bare midriff

20 Bare feet, bare torsos and anyone wearing dilapidated or offensive garments of any kind will not be permitted under any circumstances. Notwithstanding the dress standards outlined above, M.C.C. reserves the right to refuse entry to any person considered unsuitably attired. DRESS IN THE MEMBERS FRIENDS ENCLOSURES Members and their guests are expected to maintain an acceptable standard of dress while in the Members Friends Enclosures. To avoid any embarrassment at the entrance to the enclosures, Members must ensure that their attire, and that of their guests, is appropriate for the area. The minimum standard of dress to enter the Members Friends Enclosures is smart casual for both sexes. Jackets are not required, but gentlemen must wear collared shirts (even when a collared sweater or jacket is worn on top) at all times in the stands. Shorts and trousers must be tailored, although denim is acceptable. The following items of clothing are unacceptable: Gentlemen Shirts which do not have a collar, including crew-neck shirts (polo-neck shirts are acceptable) T-shirts or singlets Torn, ripped or unclean clothing Football, running, athletic, cycling, tennis or other shorts worn for playing sport Tracksuits Garments in military camouflage colours Beachwear Flip-flop shoes Ladies Torn, ripped or unclean clothing Football, running, athletic, cycling, tennis or other shorts worn for playing sport Tracksuits Garments in military camouflage colours Bikini tops or tops/dresses showing bare midriff Beachwear Flip-flop shoes Bare feet, bare torsos and anyone wearing dilapidated or offensive garments of any kind will not be permitted under any circumstances. Notwithstanding the dress standards outlined above, M.C.C. reserves the right to refuse entry to any person considered unsuitably attired. 16

21 17 DISABLED MEMBERS AND FRIENDS Disabled Members change of policy If wishing to use the Pavilion, a disabled Member would receive a complimentary ticket for one companion. If wishing to use the Members Friends Enclosures, a disabled Member would receive a complimentary ticket for one companion. If wishing to use one of the Wheelchair Areas, a disabled Member would receive a complimentary ticket for one companion. If wishing to sit in the Public Stands, a Member would be treated the same as a member of the public. Reserved Seats in the Tavern Stand for Disabled Members and Rover Ticket Holders A small section is reserved in the Tavern Stand (Lower Tier) on major match days for disabled Members and Rover Ticket holders who are not wheelchair users. (This area will be used during the 2016 cricket season, as the section of the Warner Stand which was used in previous years will not be available because of redevelopment work.) Space is limited, and Members wishing to use the area are asked to give at least one month s advance notice, in writing, to the Club Facilities Department of the number of people in their party, once the appropriate Rover Tickets have been purchased. Warner Stand Wheelchair Area There is an area in front of the Warner Stand for spectators who watch cricket whilst sitting in wheelchairs, and their companions. Early application to use this area is strongly advised and should be made to the Ticket Office. Lavatories for disabled spectators are situated in the Mound and Grand Stands, and at the North Clock Tower building. Temporary lavatories will be installed behind the Tavern Stand. Ball-by-Ball Commentaries Members and other visitors who are blind and partially-sighted can receive B.B.C. commentary for international and county matches through headsets and receivers, which are available free-of-charge from the Head Steward s Office.

22 In addition, for the following matches, live ball-by-ball commentary for blind and partially-sighted Members and visitors will be provided by M.C.C. s volunteer commentators: Inter-Services Twenty20 Tournament (Thursday, 19th May) M.C.C. Universities Challenge Final (Tuesday, 21st June) Eton v. Harrow (Saturday, 25th June) Oxford v. Cambridge (Friday, 1st July) M.C.C. v. Nepal (Tuesday, 19th July) Davidstow National Village Cup Final (Sunday, 4th September) M.C.C. Schools v. E.S.C.A. (Tuesday, 6th September) The commentary for the above matches is also available worldwide on the Lord s website: SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR ELDERLY MEMBERS RESERVED SEATS ON THE PAVILION CONCOURSE Members who are over 75 years of age, and were elected more than 30 years ago, are entitled to apply for a reserved seat on the concourse in front of the Pavilion on major match days in Applications for reserved seats must be made in writing to the Club Facilities Department. Such applications have been accepted since October 2015, and will continue to be dealt with on a first-comefirst-served basis so long as seats remain available. The number of seats available on any day is limited to 200. It is inevitable that the scheme will continue to be oversubscribed in respect of the more popular major match days, and early application is therefore advised. Reserved seats, if unoccupied, will be released 30 minutes after the scheduled start of play. When this booklet went to print, all reserved seats on the Pavilion Concourse had been allocated in respect of the First Day of the England v. Pakistan Investec Test Match. There is a waiting list for Members who have been unsuccessful in their applications for that day, and if cancellations are received, the seats will be re-allocated to those on the list. 18

23 NO-SMOKING AREAS AT LORD S As a result of the provision of the Health Act 2006, the Committee has agreed that smoking will not be permitted in the Members Friends Enclosures, in any Public Stand or on the balconies of boxes. For the Pavilion, the following arrangements will apply: Pavilion (inside) All Areas No smoking Pavilion (Concourse and balconies) Concourse No smoking in approximately 90% of seats Middle Balcony No smoking Upper Balcony No smoking in approximately 90% of seats Roof Terrace No smoking Turrets No smoking Smoking is prohibited inside the Pavilion and all other buildings in the Ground, whether permanent or temporary structures; in all shops; offices and workshops; in all dressing rooms; washrooms and lavatories; in all boxes and marquees; and on all staircases. On the Concourse, Roof Terrace and balconies of the Pavilion, in all stands and enclosures, and on the balconies of boxes, smoking is not permitted except in designated areas. In other areas of the Ground, smoking is permitted unless no-smoking signs are exhibited or an area where smoking is prohibited is otherwise marked. PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES (a) Private Boxes Private Boxes may be hired for any match day at Lord s. The Boxes accommodate a maximum of eighteen people for a buffet-style lunch, and benefit from fixed seating on the viewing balcony. For major matches, a limited number of Boxes are reserved for use by the President, Club Chairman or Treasurer, Chief Executive & Secretary, sponsors of the match concerned, International Cricket Council, England and Wales Cricket Board, and domestic One-Day competition finalists. Available facilities are allocated by ballot to Full Members and thereafter to members of the public. Members of the M.C.C. Committee are entitled to priority in respect of one Box for each major match day (or, in respect of the Fourth and Fifth Days of the Test Matches, pair of days) each season. 19

24 Not more than two Boxes are allocated to the Committee on any one day. Application for inclusion in the ballot must have been received by M.C.C. on the appropriate form no later than stated on each ballot form. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of the ballot. Successful applicants in the ballot for Private Boxes will be eligible to apply for a Box on any Middlesex match day at Lord s (excluding NatWest T20 Blast matches, and the Royal London One-Day Cup Quarter- and Semi-Finals) FREE OF CHARGE. Application forms will be sent with notification of success in the ballot. (Please note that tickets and catering ordered for such Box will be subject to the usual charges, with a minimum order for six people.) Applications for the hire of Private Boxes for matches other than those covered by the ballot may be made in writing at any time. Full details of the entertainment facilities available may be obtained from the Club s Hospitality Department ( ). To obtain full Terms and Conditions of hire for the daily licence of Private Entertainment Facilities, please contact the Club s Hospitality Department on (b) Hire Charges for Major Matches Private Boxes ( ) England v. Sri Lanka (Investec Test Match) Day 1 7,500 England v. Sri Lanka (Investec Test Match) Day 2 8,000 England v. Sri Lanka (Investec Test Match) Day 3 5,500 England v. Sri Lanka (Investec Test Match) Days 4 & 5 3,500 Middlesex v. Sussex (NatWest T20 Blast) 2,250 Middlesex v. Somerset (NatWest T20 Blast) 2,250 Middlesex v. Surrey (NatWest T20 Blast) 2,250 Middlesex v. Essex (NatWest T20 Blast) 2,250 England v. Pakistan (Investec Test Match) Day 1 9,500 England v. Pakistan (Investec Test Match) Day 2 10,000 England v. Pakistan (Investec Test Match) Day 3 7,500 England v. Pakistan (Investec Test Match) Days 4 & 5 5,500 England v. Pakistan (Royal London One-Day International) 5,500 Royal London One-Day Cup Final 2,500 All prices listed exclude V.A.T. 20

25 (c) Hire Charges for Non-Major Matches Private Boxes ( ) Single Double (18 capacity) (36 capacity) Royal London One-Day Cup County Championship (per day) Oxford v. Cambridge Eton v. Harrow 750 1,350 Inter-Services Twenty20 Tournament Davidstow National Village Cup Final M.C.C. and other matches All prices listed exclude V.A.T. PRIVATE BOX SCHEME Facilities within the Mound Stand and the Grand Stand are available to commercial organisations and individuals for a minimum of two years, regardless of whether the applicant is a Member of M.C.C. Full details are available from Club s Hospitality Department ( ). MATCH DAY HOSPITALITY A variety of hospitality packages for groups of all sizes are available for all major matches. These comprise a match ticket and full hospitality including breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea alongside specially selected wines. Celebrity cricket speakers are also on hand to entertain. Details of the packages are available from the Club s Hospitality Department ( ). CATERING 21 (a) Restaurants Bookings for lunches in the Thomas Lord Restaurant, the Harris Garden Restaurant, the Cricket Academy Restaurant, and the Lord s Tavern should be made in advance on the appropriate application forms, which contain full details. Restaurant application forms for the England v. Sri Lanka Investec Test Match were sent to all Members in the mailing in December Forms for the England v. Pakistan Investec Test Match, and for the England v. Pakistan Royal London One-Day International will be sent in the February 2016 mailing. Additional copies of the forms may be requested by telephoning the Restaurant Booking Line,

26 (i) Thomas Lord Restaurant The Thomas Lord Restaurant is located adjacent to the Grace Gate. M.C.C. Members, their guests and other spectators may book breakfast, lunch and tea for Test Matches, or breakfast and lunches for one-day matches. The restaurant will not be open on the fifth days of Test Matches. (ii) Harris Garden Restaurant Located just behind the Pavilion, the Harris Garden Restaurant is available on major match days for breakfast and lunch. A walk-in bar is also available, which will remain open after close of play. On the fifth days of Test Matches, the Harris Garden restaurant will be closed. (iii) Cricket Academy Restaurant The Cricket Academy Restaurant overlooks the Nursery Ground. Breakfast and lunch will be available on major match days, except for the fifth days of Test Matches. (iv) Lord s Tavern On the Fourth and Fifth Days of both the Sri Lanka and Pakistan Test Matches, the Lord s Tavern will offer a reduced pub menu for lunch. (b) Members Lounge On major match days, the Members Lounge will be open to Members of M.C.C. only and will serve bacon and sausage rolls and beef baps. On certain other match days, the Members Lounge will be open for Members and others who are permitted to use the Pavilion in accordance with the Club s regulations. There is a small bar, and tea and cakes will be available. (c) Old Library On major match days, breakfast baps, hot carved-meat baps with salad, and afternoon tea will be served in the Old Library. (d) Pavilion Bars Drinking is allowed only in the bars and designated areas in front of the Pavilion. Neither food nor drink may be taken from the bars to other parts of the Pavilion. Although the Pavilion bars are open all day, those using the bars should not take drinks outside, in the view of the general public, 22

27 23 when the public bars are closed. If this request is not observed, it may be necessary to restrict the opening hours of Pavilion bars. (i) The Long Room Bar The Long Room Bar is open on all match days, and will close half an hour after the close of play. However, in the event of an abandonment of play, it will close half an hour after the announcement of such abandonment, or half an hour after the end of the scheduled tea interval, whichever is the later. (ii) The Bowlers Bar The Bowlers Bar is open throughout the year, from Mondays to Saturdays, for Members and their guests. Opening times from Mondays to Fridays are 12 noon to 2.30 p.m., and 5.30 p.m. to p.m.; on Saturdays the Bowlers Bar is open only from 12 noon to 2.30 p.m. In the winter months, from 1st October to 31st March, Members and their guests may wear informal clothing, subject to the dress regulations on page 15. Tennis and Squash players may use the bar during this period if they wear long trousers or tracksuit bottoms as part of their playing clothes. During other months Pavilion dress regulations will apply. During the summer months, on match days, the Bowlers Bar will remain open until p.m., unless there is no demand. (iii) Members Bar The Members Bar is for Members of M.C.C. and Middlesex and their guests or members of visiting counties only. It is generally open on all match days, and will close half an hour after the close of play. However, in the event of an abandonment of play, it will be closed half an hour after the announcement of such abandonment, or half an hour after the end of the scheduled tea interval, whichever is the later. (e) Champagne Bars The Champagne Bars are open only on major match days. Admission to the Tennis Court Champagne Bar during the Royal London One-Day Cup Final is restricted to Members of M.C.C. and Rover Ticket holders. Members of the public may use the Tennis Court Champagne Bar on other major match days. At the Nursery End of the Ground there is a Champagne Bar for the public which is open on all major match days.

28 (f) Public Bars On major match days, the Public Bars are usually open between 11 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. It may be necessary at other times, according to circumstances, to restrict the opening hours of licensed bars. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Full Members are entitled to a 50% discount on room hire; a 10% discount on food and beverages; and 10% off package prices for all private events booked at Lord s. A 25% discount on room hire, a 5% discount on food and beverages plus a 5% discount on package prices is applicable for a Full Member s company event, with the exception of the charity package. To enquire about holding an event at Lord s, telephone the Meetings and Events Department on or events@lords.org CAR PARKING (a) Major Matches Although no car parking spaces will be available in the Ground on major match days in 2016, a limited amount of car parking will be available on certain days, as in 2015, at Quintin Kynaston School in Marlborough Hill. A bus service will run between the car park and the Grace Gate throughout each day. Members wishing to apply for car parking tickets at Quintin Kynaston School should use the application form sent to all Members in the February mailing, or contact the Club Facilities Department ( ) to ascertain availability and any further information. Because of the limited number of spaces available, priority will be given to disabled Members. Alternatively, the following list of local car parks may be helpful: Q-Park, St. John s Wood Car Park, Kingsmill Terrace, NW8 6AA ( ) Q-Park, Church Street Car Park, NW8 8BG ( ) N.C.P. Park Road, Rossmore Court, NW1 6XZ ( ) N.C.P. Lanark Road, Maida Vale, W9 1UB ( ) N.C.P. Marylebone Road, NW1 5AR ( ) N.C.P. Bilton Towers, Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, W1H 7LB ( ) N.C.P. Portman Square, Gloucester Place, W1H 7BG ( ) Further information may be obtained via the N.C.P. and Westminster 24

29 City Council websites: and Advance reservations at Q-Park, St. John s Wood Car Park may be made by visiting their website (b) Non-Major Matches In respect of non-major match days during the 2016 season, a limited amount of parking space will be available within the Ground, which may be reserved in advance only for those with special needs. Members with special requirements are advised to telephone the Club Facilities Department ( ) approximately one week before the match in question, in order, subject to availability, to reserve a space. It is regretted that the availability of car parking space on a first-comefirst-served basis on the morning of the match cannot be guaranteed. M.C.C. CRICKET ACADEMY The M.C.C. Cricket Academy at Lord s serves cricketers of all ages and abilities, and its facilities are available to individuals, clubs, schools and companies. The Academy is open throughout the year, and full information about the facilities is available on the Lord s website The Academy s telephone number is M.C.C. CRICKET ACADEMY GYMNASIUM A gym is situated in the Cricket Academy, and a reduced subscription is available for Members. The reduced fees are as follows: 12 months (or 45 per month with a direct debit contract) 6 months (or 52 per month with a direct debit contract) 3 months (or 57 per month with a direct debit contract) A further discount is offered for couples. The gym is open seven days a week throughout the year, and a free trial visit may be arranged for anyone who may be interested in joining. Any Members who wish to receive further information are advised to telephone CHILDREN S COACHING CLASSES The traditional Easter Coaching Classes will be held at Lord s from 25th March to 16th April. In response to recent trends and Members requests, more courses will be available for the younger age groups. Each course will comprise two full days and will involve the use of the facilities 25

30 and technology in the Cricket Academy. Shorter courses for three- to seven-year-olds are available, lasting either one or three hours per day, depending on their age. Weekly coaching groups and coaching courses during half-term and other school holidays are also available. Application forms containing full details and prices are available from the Academy and the Lord s website; also an online booking system will be available via and Members are encouraged to book the holiday courses in this way. NET PRACTICE Full, Associate, Senior and Out-Match Members may use the outdoor nets between 5 and 7 p.m. throughout the first-class season at Lord s. Subject to weather conditions and availability, grass nets may be available; otherwise, an artificial net will generally be in use. Depending on cricket commitments, M.C.C. Young Cricketers may also be available for net duties from Mondays to Fridays. Members are advised to telephone the Cricket Office on to check availability and book a net before arriving for practice. The dressing rooms in the Cricket Academy should be used and proper white cricket clothing must be worn at all times. Members must wear rubber-soled footwear when using the artificial nets. Members may also be permitted to invite one guest to accompany them to their net session, providing their guest is suitably attired. CLUB EVENTS FOR MEMBERS Various events for Members are held throughout the year. These include winter Club Dinners, the Anniversary Dinner and informal Supper Nights. Other events and dinners are also held on an ad hoc basis, and Members are advised to check their postal mailings for the application forms which are sent out on a regular basis. Members are also asked to note that all Supper Nights, Film Evenings, Club Dinners in the first half of 2016, and the Anniversary Dinner are currently sold out. CRICKET HISTORY SOCIETY The Cricket History Society meets each year, and lectures are delivered on particular subjects relating to the history of the game. Supper is provided, and application forms are regularly sent to Members. 26

31 MEMBERS FILM EVENINGS Each year, special cricket film evenings are held for Members and guests. These take place in the Film Theatre and include film shows and a light supper. Application forms are sent to Members on a regular basis. MEMBERS EVENING TOURS Special Evening Tours for Members and their guests are held throughout the year. These offer Members the opportunity to explore the Collections, as well as a behind-the-scenes tour. The evenings begin with a drink in the Bowlers Bar, and finish with supper in the Committee Dining Room. Application forms for the Evening Tours are regularly sent to Members. CLUB BLAZERS All orders for Club Blazers must be made on the special order form which will be sent to Members on request. Loose cloth is also available. Order forms and further details are available from the Membership Office or the Members Shop. TENNIS Full Members may book the Real Tennis Court for one-hour sessions, through the Tennis Court Office on /8686 as follows: Mondays to Fridays 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Associate Members may use the Tennis Court from 7 p.m. on Fridays until Sunday evening, and on weekdays, booked no more than one week in advance, subject to availability. SQUASH Members may book the two squash courts for forty-minute sessions through the Tennis Court Office on /8686 as follows: Mondays to Fridays 8 a.m. to 9.40 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. GOLF SOCIETY A series of M.C.C. Golf Days will be held at courses around the country between April and October, and the Final will be held at Sunningdale 27