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1 OFFICIAL HANDBOOK

2 VWCA Community Cricket Awards Night Friday 9th May 2014 Bayview on the Park For more information please contact the VWCA on or

3 Victorian Women s Cricket Association 2013/14 VWCA Score Hotline (One Day Shield, North West & South East Competitions) Premier Cricket Score Hotline (Premier Firsts & Premier Seconds Competitions) VWCA Information Line For information on umpire appointments: (One Day Shield, North West & South East Competitions) (Rate $0.83 per minute, including GST - mobile & pay phones extra) Premier Cricket Ground Status Reporting (Premier Firsts & Premier Seconds Competitions) 1

4 Season 2013/14 Office Bearers & Contacts President Vice Presidents Premier & Community Club Cricket Officer Rachel Derham Robyn Calder Julie Savage Tamara Mason Erini Gianakopoulos Cricket Victoria 86 Jolimont St Jolimont Vic 3002 P: F: E: W: vwca.cricketvictoria.com.au Match Results & Jill Crowther AH: Registration Secretary Pennant Secretary Katherine Broome M: Umpires Advisor Joe Briganti M: Committees Board Cricket Victoria Delegate Rules Committee Disciplinary Committee Appeals Chairperson Alanna Duffy, Kirsty Henshall, Peter Kaspar, Lorraine Taylor & Clare Warren Julie Savage Russell Turner Joe Briganti, Alanna Duffy, Gail Schmidt, Russell Turner & Lorraine Taylor David Peers 2

5 Regional Cricket Managers Andrew Farlie Region 1 (Mallee-Murray) Business: Mobile: afarlie@cricketvictoria.com.au Stephen Field Region 2 (West Country) Business: Mobile: sfield@cricketvictoria.com.au Campbell Waring Region 3 (Central Highlands) Business: Mobile: cwaring@cricketvictoria.com.au Bruce Nunn Region 4 (Barwon) Business: Mobile: bnunn@cricketvictoria.com.au Damien Dunlop Region 5 (Northern Rivers) Mobile: ddunlop@cricketvictoria.com.au Rhys Miller Region 6 (North East Country) Mobile: rmiller@cricketvictoria.com.au Rob Wood Region 7 (Gippsland) Business: Mobile: rwood@cricketvictoria.com.au Jason Mathers Region 8 (South East Country) Business: Mobile: jmathers@cricketvictoria.com.au Duncan Harrison Region 9 (West Metro) Mobile: dharrison@cricketvictoria.com.au Daniel Trevillian Region 10 (North West Metro) Mobile: dtrevillian@cricketvictoria.com.au David Hall Region 11 (Northern Metro) Business: Mobile: dhall@cricketvictoria.com.au John Hayes Region 12 (Inner South East Metro) Mobile: jhayes@cricketvictoria.com.au Shane Koop Region 13 (Inner East Metro) Mobile: skoop@cricketvictoria.com.au Jarrod Leggett Region 14 (Outer East Metro) Mobile: jleggett@cricketvictoria.com.au Stuart Clark Region 15 (South East Bayside Metro) Business: Mobile: sclark@cricketvictoria.com.au Adrian Jones Region 16 (Outer South Metro) Business: Mobile: ajones@cricketvictoria.com.au 3

6 Dates to Remember 2013/14 September 18 th September Council Meeting - 7pm - Cricket Victoria October 5 th & 6 th VWCA club competition starts 19 th, 19 th & 20 th SA v VicSpirit - Adelaide 25 th, 26 th & 27 th VicSpirit v ACT - Ringwood CC November 8 th, 9 th & 10 th NSW v VicSpirit - Sydney 22 nd, 23 rd & 24 th WA v VicSpirit - Perth December 6 th, 7 th & 8 th VicSpirit v TAS - Junction Oval January 2 nd, 3 rd & 4 th VicSpirit v QLD - Junction Oval 6 th Shooting Stars v England - Perth 10 th - 13 th Test - Southern Stars v England - Perth 17 th Shooting Stars v England - Melbourne 19 th ODI - Australia v England - Melbourne 23 rd ODI - Australia v England - Melbourne 26 th ODI - Australia v England - Hobart 25 th /26 th Twenty20 Finals - Community Competition 29 th T20 - Australia v England - Hobart 31 st T20 - Australia v England - Sydney February 2 nd T20 - Australia v England - Sydney 19 th February Council Meeting - 7pm - Cricket Victoria 22 nd Twenty20 Finals - Premier Competition 4

7 Dates to Remember 2013/14 March 8 th Semi Final - All grades except Premier 1sts 9 th Semi Final Reserve Day - All grades except Premier 1sts 15 th Semi Final - Premier 1sts 15 th Finals - All grades except Premier 1sts 16 th Semi Final Reserve Day - Premier 1sts 16 th Finals Reserve Day - All grades except Premier 1sts 22 nd Final - Premier 1sts 23 rd Final Reserve Day - Premier 1sts April 9 th CV Premier Cricket Awards Night - The Pullman, Albert Park May 9 th VWCA Community Cricket Awards Night - Bayview on the Park 28 th May Council Meeting - 7pm - Cricket Victoria August 6 th VWCA AGM - 7:00pm - Cricket Victoria All Council meetings & AGM are held at Cricket Victoria, 86 Jolimont St, Jolimont at 7pm 5

8 Background to the Victorian Women s Cricket Association The Victorian Women s Cricket Association has been organising cricket for girls and women since The first recorded match however was played many years earlier. It was between the Eleven Blues and the Eleven Reds on April 7th, 1874 at Bendigo. Since then the VWCA has grown to over 45 teams competing in the metropolitan area and in Ballarat, Gisborne and Geelong. Victoria is the largest women s cricket state in Australia. The VWCA competition is divided into five grades with two of those divided into geographical zones. Junior Girls Cricket Cricket Victoria State Championships The State Championship Program continues to grow each year and offer young cricketers a tournament to develop their skills, experience the enjoyment of the game and represent their region. U14: Wednesday 15 th Friday 17 th January 2014 U16: Wednesday 15 th Friday 17 th January 2014 U18: Tuesday 10 th Thursday 12 th December 2013 U18 Final: Date TBC (MCG) Any questions regarding female elite junior programs can be directed to your Regional Cricket Manager (RCM) or to the Pathway, Education & Training Manager, Paul Montgomery on or pmontgomery@cricketvictoria.com.au Junior Competitions Female junior programs and competitions are a key focus for all Cricket Victoria regions, with all areas having strategic plans to run cricket programs, girls teams in boys competitions, 'All Girls' competitions and/or come and try days. To find out more about these programs please contact your local RCM or Di Day, Female Youth Programs Officer at Cricket Victoria on or dday@cricketvictoria.com.au 6

9 Affiliated Associations Victorian Women's Cricket Umpires Association President: Anne Hallam Secretary: Russell Turner M: E: Pioneer Victorian Ladies' Cricket Association President: Cath McLeod M: E: 7

10 VWCA Premiers 2012/13 Premier Firsts - Agnes McDonnell Trophy Premier Firsts Twenty20 Premier Seconds - Julie Jones Trophy Premier Seconds Twenty20 One Day Shield One Day Shield Twenty20 One Day North West One Day North West Twenty20 One Day South East One Day South East Twenty20 Dandenong Essendon Maribyrnong Park Napoleons/Sebastopol Brighton District Riverside Darebin Geelong Altona North Upper Ferntree Gully Box Hill Awards 2012/13 Una Paisley Medal - Most Consistent Premier Firsts Player Emma Inglis - Brunswick Park Sue Woolcock Award - Most Consistent Premier Seconds Player Catherine Morrow - Coburg June Cole Award - Best First Year Premier Firsts Player Chelsea Moscript - Dandenong Bob Templeton Award - One Day Shield Final Umpires Joe Briganti & Anne Hallam Frank McDonald Memorial Trophy - Most Promising Schoolgirl Brooke Eley - Essendon Maribyrnong Park Dorothy Porter Memorial Prize - Most Promising U18 Spin Bowler in the Community Competition Mariah Dodds - Geelong Jill Crowther Award - Best Administered Club Kingston Heath Cricket Club Home Ground Advantage Premier Competition Spirit of Cricket Award Essendon Maribyrnong Park Home Ground Advantage Community Competition Spirit of Cricket Award Burnley CYMS Cricket Club Pioneers Award for Outstanding Services to Women s Cricket Sylvia Faram 8

11 Under18 Most Valuable Players 2012/13 Premier Firsts Alana King Dandenong Premier Seconds Jasmin Harrison Ringwood One Day Shield Tenae Browne Frankston One Day North West Vanessa Lewicki Geelong One Day South East Carly Coventry Mt. Martha Premier Firsts Team of the Year 2012/13 1. Meg Lanning (C) Box Hill 2. Elyse Villani Brunswick Park 3. Emma Inglis Brunswick Park 4. Tammy Norquay Brunswick Park 5. Kelly Applebee Dandenong 6. Anna Lanning Box Hill 7. Emily Smith (WK) Essendon Maribyrnong Park 8. Alana King Dandenong 9. Emma Kearney Essendon Maribyrnong Park 10. Emma Gallagher Dandenong 11. Alex Hartley Box Hill 12. Laura Croft Dandenong 9

12 Player of the Final 2012/13 Premier Firsts One Day - Betty Wilson Medal: Julie Hunter Dandenong Twenty20: Emily McIntyre Essendon MP Premier Seconds One Day: Sarah Tatchell Naps/Sebas Twenty20: Kate Henderson Brighton District One Day Shield One Day: Nicole Callinan Riverside Twenty20: Faele O Connor Darebin One Day North West One Day: Sue Huessi Geelong Twenty20: Renee McBain Altona North One Day South East One Day: Chloe Ip Box Hill Twenty20: Jo Van Mourik Upper Ferntree Gully 10

13 Averages 2012/13 Premier Firsts Batting: Meg Lanning Box Hill Bowling: Julie Hunter Dandenong Keeping: Emily Smith Essendon MP 23 dismissals Premier Seconds Batting: Ando Aparo Brunswick Park Bowling: Sara Cavanagh Naps/Sebas 6.92 Keeping: Leanne Leggieri Brighton Dist 14 dismissals One Day Shield Batting: Nicole Callinan Riverside Bowling: Kerry Johnson Riverside 7.51 Keeping: Tegan French Edinburgh 21 dismissals One Day North West Batting: Sophie Rohkamper Altona North Bowling: Dianna Cachia Craigieburn 5.32 Keeping: Georgina Deans Geelong 18 dismissals One Day South East Batting: Donna Gouldthorp Kingston Heath Bowling: Chloe Ip Box Hill 5.33 Keeping: Mikaela Jago Yarra Valley 16 dismissals 11

14 VWCA Life Members 1931 *Mrs Ivy Larkin n Webster 1967 *Miss Rita Catmull *Mrs E Cox 1970 *Mrs Betty Butcher 1938 *Mrs Lillian James 1971 Mrs Anne Gordon 1940 *Mrs Dot Mummery n. Debham 1972 *Mrs June Cole 1942 *Mrs Vera Cutter 1973 Miss Sylvia Faram Mrs P Buchanan 1974 *Miss Joyce Bath *Miss L Bone 1976 Mrs Jill Crowther n. Cole *Miss L Mills 1978 *Mr Mervyn Wells 1943 *Mrs O Willaton 1981 *Miss Elaine Bray *Mrs A Plymin 1982 *Miss Valerie Styles 1944 *Mrs M Gates 1983 Miss Catherine McLeod *Miss Hilda Trezise 1985 Mrs Anne Morton n. Silverwood *Miss M Elvins 1986 Miss Margaret Jennings 1949 *Mrs Lillian Noble 1987 Miss Raelee Thompson 1951 *Mrs Phyl Graf 1988 Miss Shirley Banfield 1952 *Mrs Agnes McDonnell 1989 Miss Sharon Tredrea 1953 *Mrs Dorothy Hosking 1990 *Mrs Marlene Tate 1954 *Mrs Irene Grant 1991 Miss Lorraine Taylor 1955 *Mrs Edna Stephens n. Farrow 1992 Mr Henry Spiers 1956 *Miss Una Paisley 1993 Miss Betty Ottosen 1957 *Miss Nell McLarty 1997 Ms Susan Woolcock 1960 *Miss Betty Wilson 2002 Mrs Julie Jones 1961 Miss Peg Griffith 2007 Miss Robyn Calder 1962 *Miss Gwen Wilson 2011 Mr Russell Turner 1963 *Miss Doh Loweth 2013 Ms Claudia Fatone 1964 *Gwen Owen 2013 Ms Julie Savage *Deceased 12

15 Square Leg Umpiring There may be occasions where you may be called on to act as a Square Leg Umpire. This position is equally as important as the main umpire, and involves a number of duties, which we list below for your information. Please read carefully: 1. Count the balls bowled in each over and confer with partner by way of a prearranged signal. 2. Watch for, then call and signal any short runs at your end. 3. Give descriptions on appeals for: (a) Hit wicket (b) Stumped (c) Run out (at your end) 4. Call the signal No Ball when: the wicketkeeper does not remain wholly behind the wicket until the ball delivered by the bowler touches the bat or person of the striker, or passes the wicket or the striker attempts a run. 5. Check there are no more than two fielders behind the line of the popping crease on the on-side at the moment of delivery. 6. Observe position of batters with regard to their having crossed when a catch, overthrows, illegal fielding or lost ball seems likely. 7. Watch for all forms of unfair play. 8. Call and signal dead ball when applicable. 9. Be ready to give advice to partner in instances where he/she may have been unsighted. Let us all remember that when we are umpiring we are taking on the responsibility for conducting the game in a fair and orderly manner VWCA Policies All VWCA Health and Safety Policies can be viewed on the VWCA Website at the following link: 13

16 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. 1. There are two Laws which place the responsibility for the team s conduct firmly on the captain. 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. Player s conduct: In the event of a player failing to comply with instructions by an umpire, or criticising by word or action the decisions of an umpire, or showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall in the first place report the matter to the other umpire and to the player s captain, and instruct the latter to take action. 2. Fair and unfair play According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play. The umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captain to take action where required. 3. The umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of: Time wasting Damaging the pitch Dangerous or unfair bowling Tampering with the ball Any other action that they consider to be unfair 4. The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for: Your opponents Your own captain and team The role of the umpires The game s traditional values 5. It is against the Spirit of the Game: To dispute an umpire s decision by word, action or gesture To direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance: a) to appeal knowing that the batsman is not out b) to advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing c) to seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one s own side 14

17 6. Violence There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play. 7. Players Captains and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match. Every player is expected to make an important contribution to this The Home Ground Advantage - Spirit of Cricket Award The VWCA, in association with sponsor Home Ground Advantage has developed an initiative to reward clubs for embracing the Spirit of Cricket. At the end of the 2013/14 season the best club in the Premier & Community competitions will be awarded a $500 award to be known as The Home Ground Advantage - Spirit of Cricket Award. 15

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20 Women s National Cricket League 50 Over Fixture 2013/14 Oct 19 SA v VicSpirit Adelaide Oct 26 VicSpirit v ACT Ringwood Cricket Club Nov 9 NSW v VicSpirit Sydney Nov 23 WA v VicSpirit Perth Dec 7 VicSpirit v TAS Junction Oval Jan 3 VicSpirit v QLD Junction Oval Women s National Cricket League Twenty20 Fixture 2013/14 Oct 18 & 20 SA v VicSpirit Adelaide Oct 25 & 27 VicSpirit v ACT Ringwood Cricket Club Nov 8 & 10 NSW v VicSpirit Sydney Nov 22 & 24 WA v VicSpirit Perth Dec 6 & 8 VicSpirit v TAS Junction Oval Jan 2 & 4 VicSpirit v QLD Junction Oval For more information visit 18

21 Club Contacts & Grounds ALTONA ROOSTERS (Royal Blue, Red & Yellow) Website: Delegate: Yogi Navaratnam AH: M: E: 2 nd Contact: Judy Nolton M: E: Ground: One Day NW Langshaws Reserve, Fifth Ave, Altona North (Melways Ref 55 B2) Turf *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Helen Harris Judy Nolton BAYSWATER PARK (Burgundy, Blue & Gold) Website: Delegate: Sarah Smith M: E: 2 nd Contact: Marcus Adams M: E: Ground: One Day SE Guy Turner Reserve, Amber St, Bayswater (Melways Ref 64 C5) Synthetic *Sunday Or if advised: Sassas Reserve, Terama St, Bayswater (Melways Ref 64 D7) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Sarah Smith Marcus Adams BOX HILL (Green, Gold & Grey) Website: Delegate: Lisa Bowring M: E: 2 nd Contact: Penelope Cleghorn M: E: Ground: Premier Firsts Box Hill City Oval, Cnr Middleborough Rd & Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill (Melways Ref 47 G9) Turf *Sunday Premier Seconds As above *Sunday One Day SE TBA Match Morning Contact: Lisa Bowring Penelope Cleghorn

22 BRIGHTON DISTRICT (Navy Blue & White) Website: Delegate: Georgie Dwyer M: E: 2 nd Contact: Ellen McGrath M: E: Grounds: Premier Seconds: Dendy Park, Breen Drive Brighton East (Melways Ref 77 A2) Turf *Saturday One Day Shield: Dendy Park East Oval, Breen Drive, Brighton East (Melways Ref 77 A2) Synthetic *Saturday Match Morning Contact: Leanne Leggieri Ellen McGrath BRUNSWICK PARK (Black & White) Website: Delegate: Elyse Villani M: E: 2 nd Contact: Helen Cox M: E: Grounds: Premier Firsts: AG Gillon Oval, Pearson Street, Brunswick West (Melways Ref 29 E6) Turf *Sunday Or if advised: Holbrook Reserve, Jewell Cres, Brunswick West (Melways Ref 29 B8) Turf *Sunday Premier Seconds: As above *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Emma Inglis Tammy Norquay BURNLEY CYMS (Yellow & Black) Website: Delegate: Katherine Fuhrmann M: E: Grounds: One Day SE: Fletcher Oval, FR Smith Drive, Burnley (Melways Ref 59 B1) Synthetic *Saturday Match Morning Contact: Emma Douglas Holly Westall

23 COBURG (Maroon & Gold) Website: Delegate: Vicki Brown M: E: 2 nd Contact: Ken Waters M: E: Grounds: Premier Seconds: Coburg City Oval, Cnr Russell St & Harding St Coburg (Melways Ref 29 J1) Turf *Sunday One Day Shield: As above *Sunday Or if advised: Campbell Reserve, Moore St, Coburg (Melways Ref 30 A4) Turf *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Ken Waters Catherine Morrow CRAIGIEBURN (Green & White) Website: Delegate: Loretta Weedon M: nd Contact: David Woodgate AH: M: E: Grounds: One Day NW: Vic Foster Reserve, Pines Way, Craigieburn (Melways Ref 387 A7) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Dale Weedon David Woodgate DANDENONG (Light Blue & Dark Blue) Website: Delegate: Emma Gallagher M: E: 2 nd Contact: Erica Kershaw M: Grounds: Premier Firsts: Greaves Reserve, Dandenong Showgrounds Oval 4, Bennet St, Dandenong (Melways Ref 90 A7 & 89 K6) Turf *Saturday Or if advised: Casey Fields Oval 4, 160 Berwick - Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East (Melways Ref 134 E7) Turf *Sunday Premier Seconds: As Above Match Morning Contact: Emma Gallagher Erica Kershaw

24 DAREBIN (Red, White & Blue) Website: Delegate: Dani Moore M: E: 2 nd Contact: Julia Boyle M: Grounds: One Day Shield: A.H Capp Reserve, Halwyn Cr, West Preston (Melways Ref 30 B2) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Julia Boyle Dani Moore DENNIS (CHC) (Royal Blue, Yellow, Black & White) Website: Delegate: Emma Vivian M: nd Contact: Ange Forrester M: E: Grounds: One Day NW: McDonnell Park, Clifton St, Northcote (Melways Ref 30 J8) Synthetic *Saturday Match Morning Contact: Sandy Bugg Emma Vivian EDINBURGH (Maroon & Gold) Website: Delegate: Julie Allan M: E: 2 nd Contact: Stuart Whiley M: E: Ground: One Day NW: Alfred Crescent Reserve, Alfred Cres, North Fitzroy (Melways Ref 2C D2) Synthetic *Sunday Or if advised: WT Peterson Oval, Brunswick St, North Fitzroy (Melways Ref 2C C2) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Julie Allan Paul Holden

25 ESSENDON MARIBYRNONG PARK (Red & Black) Website: Delegate: Lisa Gale AH: M: E: 2 nd Contact: Mary McCormick AH: M: E: Grounds: Premier Firsts: Aberfeldie Park, The Boulevard, Moonee Ponds (Melways Ref 28 C6) Turf *Saturday Premier Seconds: As above *Saturday One Day NW: As above *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Kristen Beams Mary McCormick FRANKSTON (Blue & Gold) Website: Delegate: Gail Schmidt AH: M: E: 2 nd Contact: Leesa Polwarth M: E: Grounds: One Day Shield: East Seaford Reserve, Brunel Rd (via Austin Rd), Seaford (Melways Ref 99 H4) Synthetic *Saturday One Day SE: As Above *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Paula Doe Yolande Morel GEELONG (Navy Blue & White) Delegate: Katie Leak M: E: 2 nd Contact: Louise Brown M: E: Grounds: One Day NW: Belmont Common No. 1, Settlement Rd, Belmont (Melways Ref 452 A9) Synthetic *Saturday Match Morning Contact: Chris Sedgmen Louise Brown

26 GISBORNE (Red & White) Website: Delegate: Erin Kennedy M: E: 2 nd Contact: Sarah Gunn M: Grounds: One Day Shield: Gardiner Reserve, Cnr Aitken St & Melbourne Rd, Gisborne (Melways Ref 197 F8) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Sarah Gunn Erin Kennedy JACANA (Purple & Gold) Website: Delegate: Khan Sayers M: E: Grounds: One Day NW: Jacana Reserve, Lorraine Cres, Broadmeadows (Melways Ref 6 E8) Synthetic *Saturday Match Morning Contact: Khan Sayers KINGSTON HEATH (Red, Black & White) kingstonh@club.cricketvictoria.com.au Website: Delegate: Hugh McLean M: E: hugh.maclean@bigpond.com 2 nd Contact: Clare Warren M: E: clare.warren@frankston.vic.gov.au Grounds: One Day SE: Southern Rd Reserve, Acacia Ave, Mentone (Melways Ref 87 E6) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Donna Gouldthorp Clare Warren MELBOURNE (Red & Blue) melbourne@club.cricketvictoria.com.au Website: Delegate: Marcella Torre M: E: marcellatorre@gmail.com Grounds: Premier Firsts: Albert Ground, Cnr St Kilda Rd & Roy St, Melbourne (Melways Ref 58 A5) Turf *Sunday Premier Seconds: HG Smith Oval, Macarthur Rd, Parkville (Melways Ref 43 F1) Turf *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Marcella Torre Robert Templeton

27 MELBOURNE UNI (Black & Royal Blue) Website: Delegate: Zoe Speck M: E: 2 nd Contact: Rachel Derham M: E: Grounds: One Day NW: Ransford Oval, Park St, Parkville (Melways Ref 29 F11) Turf *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Rachel Derham Zoe Speck MELTON (Red & White) Website: Delegate: Anthony Gale M: E: 2nd Contact: Eric Barber M: E: Grounds: Premier Seconds MacPherson Park Oval 1, Coburns Rd, Melton (Melways Ref 330 H8) Turf *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Nicole Martin MORNINGTON (Red, White & Royal Blue) mornwomens@club.cricketvictoria.com.au Website: Delegate: Simon Fiedler AH: E: sfiedler51@bigpond.com 2 nd Contact: Teresa Dale AH: M: E: flat_out_teresa@hotmail.com Grounds: One Day Shield: Alexandra Park, 275 Main St, Mornington (Melways Ref 104 E12) Synthetic *Sunday Or if advised: Narambi Reserve, Narambi Rd, Mornington (Melways Ref 145 J1) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Teresa Dale Simon Fiedler

28 MT. MARTHA (Red & White) Website: Delegate: Ian Ellis M: E: 2 nd Contact: Euan Davis M: E: Grounds: One Day SE: Ferrero Reserve, Seppelt Ave, Mt. Martha (Melways Ref: 145 B11) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Ian Ellis Euan Davis NAPOLEONS-SEBASTOPOL (Green & Gold) Website: Delegate: Sara Cavanagh M: E: 2 nd Contact: Adrian Irvin M: E: Grounds: Premier Seconds: Napoleons Reserve, Colac Rd, Napoleons Turf *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Sara Cavanagh Barry Ringin PAKENHAM UPPER TOOMUC (Brown & Yellow) Delegate: Wendy Burton M: nd Contact: Victoria Hilder M: Grounds: One Day SE: Harry Blackbourne, Pakenham Rd, Pakenham Upper (Melways Ref 316 A3) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Victoria Hilder Trish Garth PASCOE VALE (Red & Black) pvcc@club.cricketvictoria.com.au Website: Delegate: Terriann Seath M: E: trseath@optusnet.com.au 2 nd Contact: Jeff Wood M: E: pvcc@hotmail.com Grounds: One Day NW: Raeburn Reserve, Landells Rd, Pascoe Vale (Melways Ref 17 C9) Turf *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Shannon Davies

29 PLENTY VALLEY (Green & Blue) Website: Delegate: Cecilia Power M: E: 2 nd Contact: Juliet James M: E: Grounds: Premier Firsts: AK Lines Reserve, Grimshaw St, Watsonia (Melways Ref 20 F2) Turf *Sunday Or if advised: Yarrambat War Memorial Park, Ironbark Rd, Yarrambat (Melways Ref 184 G8) Turf *Sunday Premier Seconds: As above *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Juliet James Cecilia Power RINGWOOD (Blue & Gold) Website: Delegate: Peter Kaspar AH: M: E: 2 nd Contact: Jan Howard AH: M: E: Grounds: Premier Seconds: Proclamation Park, Sylvia Grove, Ringwood (Melways Ref 49 F12) Turf *Saturday Or if advised: Jubilee Park, Greenwood Ave, Ringwood (Melways Ref: 49 J11) Turf *Sunday One Day SE: As above *Sunday Match Morning Contact: John Cassidy Peter Kaspar RIVERSIDE (Green & Gold) Website: Delegate: Kathryn Ennor M: E: Grounds: One Day Shield: Whatmough Park, Kalparrin Ave, Greensborough (Melways Ref 20 J1) Synthetic *Sunday Or if advised:greensborough Park, Diamond Creek Rd, Greensborough (Melways Ref 20 K1) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Kathryn Ennor Kathy Hendy

30 SPOTSWOOD (Green & Gold) Website: Delegate: Sharon Pollard AH: M: E: 2 nd Contact: Roy Picone AH: E: Grounds: One Day NW: Donald McLean Reserve Oval 2, The Avenue, Spotswood (Melways Ref 41 K11) Turf *Sunday Or if advised: Edwards Reserve, Brunel St, South Kingsville Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Sharon Pollard or UPPER FERNTREE GULLY (Red & Blue) Website: Delegate: Joanne Van Mourik M: E: 2 nd Contact: Renee Thomas M: E: Grounds: One Day SE: Kings Park Oval 3, Acacia Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully (Melways Ref 74 D6) Synthetic *Saturday Match Morning Contact: Renee Thomas Joanne Van Mourik YARRA VALLEY Delegate: Leah Parker M: E: 2 nd Contact: Jess Briggs M: Grounds: One Day SE Wickhams Reserve, 125 Wickhams Rd, Launching Place (Melways Ref: 287 E10) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Jess Briggs Leah Parker

31 VWCA Match Rules Season 2013/14 Please Note: VWCA Match Rules apply to the One Day Shield, North West & South East competitions only. Match Rules for the Premier Firsts & Premier Seconds competitions can be found in the Cricket Victoria Official Handbook & on the VWCA website. 29

32 VWCA MATCH RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 THE SEASON 33 2 GENERAL PROVISIONS Laws of Cricket Balls Teams Forfeiting Teams Withdrawing from the Competition 34 3 MATCH FORMAT 35 4 MATCH PROVISIONS Nomination of Teams Request for Substitute Players Overs No Balls Requisite Period Late Starting 38 5 GROUND AND PITCHES Playing Surface Grounds Ground Preparation Home Team Requirements for Turf Pitches Covering of Pitches Turf Boundaries 41 6 ADVERSE WEATHER Heat Conditions Inclement Weather Inspection of Ground Inclement Weather After arrival at Ground Improvement of Conditions Adverse Weather Result of Match 43 7 UNDERAGE PLAYERS Age of Player Helmet Requirements Over Restrictions 43 8 POINTS AND TEAM AVERAGES Points Application and Calculation of team averages Determination of Semi Finalists and Finalists 44 9 REPRESENTATIVE PLAYER REPLACEMENT Definition Application Lower Grades PROTEST CODE OF BEHAVIOUR Definition Players and Officials Umpires Captains ONE DAY MATCHES Hours of Play and Intervals Abandonment of Play 49 30

33 12.3 Overs required to be bowled Duration of the Game Innings of Team Batting First Innings of Team Batting Second Determination of Result Number of Overs per Bowler No Balls and Wides Allowable Deliveries per Over Declaration Semi Finals Finals TWENTY20 MATCHES Hours of Play Intervals Extra Time The Match Bowling Restrictions and Procedures Fielding Restrictions Timed Out No-balls and Wides Free Hit Results Points Final SCORERS Provision of Scorer No Balls and Wides PHONE RESULTS Responsibility of Home Team Penalty AVERAGES Eligibility Players Eligibility Criteria Representative Players Amending Eligibility Criteria Under Extraordinary Conditions UNIFORMS Regulation Uniform Application by a Player to vary Regulations Uniform Variation to Regulation Uniform not allowed Allowable Variations to Regulation Uniforms Responsibility of Captain and Umpire Requirements to wear Regulation Uniform Players Out of Regulation Uniform Protective Equipment FIRST AID KIT Home Team Semi Final and Finals INJURY CODE Injury where bleeding is involved Injury to Batters Reduction of Overs Injury to an Umpire 64 31

34 19.5 Prior Permission to use a Runner UMPIRES Appointment of Umpires Umpire Fees Only One Professional Umpire in Attendance No Professional Umpire in Attendance Match Procedure Umpire s Match Reports Umpire s Uniform Team Supplying a Square Leg Umpire CHANGE TO MATCH RULES 66 32

35 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules GLOSSARY OF TERMS: VWCA Victorian Women s Cricket Association Inc. Board Victorian Women s Cricket Association Board Club Administrator Club Administrator employed by Cricket Victoria and responsible for the administration of VWCA competitions and other duties directed by the VWCA Board Council VWCA Council VWCUA Victorian Women s Cricket Umpires Association Inc. Match Rule 1 THE SEASON The season shall commence on the first weekend in October, unless otherwise deemed by Council. No Competition Matches shall be played on Christmas Day or Good Friday. Match Rule 2 In this Rule GENERAL PROVISIONS This Rule contains the following sections: 2.1 Laws of Cricket variations to the (2000 Code 4 th Edition-2010) 2.2 Balls 2.3 Teams forfeiting 2.4 Teams withdrawing from the competition 2.1 Laws of Cricket variations to the (2000 Code 4 th Edition-2010) Matches shall be played under The Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 4 th Edition- 2010) except as hereinafter modified: Delete Law 2.6 Player returning without permission. Replaced with: Captains must inform the Umpire (s) of any player (s) failing to take the field, leaving or returning to the field at any time. Players may only return to the field with the controlling Umpire(s) permission Delete Law 42.9 (b) (i) and (ii) Time wasting by the fielding side. Replace with the following: (i) Inform the captain of the fielding side notification of the breach will be made to the Club Administrator. Delete any reference to five (5) run penalties in the Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 4 th Edition-2010) except: Law 41.2 (Fielding the ball) Laws 41.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side) And note the provisions under Law 41.4 (Penalty runs not to be awarded). 33

36 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules 2.2 Balls a. New Ball In all matches: A new ball shall be used for the innings of each team. The ball shall be provided by each fielding team. b. Type of Ball All balls used in any one match shall be 142 g leather balls of a brand approved by the Pennant Committee: Kookaburra (AG Thompson) Platypus (Dave Brown) Buffalo County 2.3 Teams Forfeiting a. Requirements of teams forfeiting matches If giving a forfeit, clubs must notify the appointed umpire(s) and the opposing team at least 4 hours prior to the scheduled starting time. In the event of a forfeit not being advised or being given after the Umpires are in attendance full fees must be paid by the team giving the forfeit. b. Forfeit of a match by a club with multiple teams Should any club forfeit a match on a weekend it shall be the match in which its lowest graded side is drawn to play. For gradings of teams, refer By-Law 3.1 (g). c. Multiple forfeits Any team forfeiting two matches in succession, or three matches in total, must present a written submission to the Board. The submission: must be received by the Club Administrator no later than 4 pm on the Tuesday following the second successive (or third in total) forfeit. shall outline reasons for the forfeits and justification for the team remaining in the competition. Should the team be granted approval from the Board to remain in the competition, conditions, such as continuing to play but receiving no further points, may be imposed. Alternately the team may request to withdraw from the competition. 2.4 Teams withdrawing from the competition a. Withdrawal of team multi team clubs Any club wishing to withdraw a team from any grade or zone of the VWCA must withdraw its lowest graded team unless deemed otherwise by the Board. b. Notification of re-draw Any redraw which is undertaken must be notified to clubs at least seven (7) days prior to the redraw commencing to allow clubs sufficient time to notify players of any changes to the fixture 34

37 Match Rule 3 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules MATCH FORMAT 3.1 Matches shall have one day allocated to them, as determined by the Board 3.2 Where it is necessary that teams play each other more than once in home and away games, the return game shall be played at the opposite ground to the previous game wherever possible 3.3 Match dates and format may only be amended with the permission of the Pennant Committee. Any team wishing to amend the first apply in writing to the Pennant dates or format of a match Secretary at least 10 days prior to the must: match commencing, setting out reasons for the application The Pennant Secretary will: inform the Club Administrator of the Pennant Committee s decision. The Club Administrator will: then inform all teams and umpire(s) involved at least seven (7) days prior to the match commencing Match Rule 4 In this Rule MATCH PROVISIONS This Rule contains the following sections: 4.1 Nomination of team 4.2 Request for Substitute players 4.3 Overs 4.4 No balls 4.5 Requisite Period 4.6 Late Starting 35

38 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules 4.1 Nomination of team a. Team list A maximum of twelve (12) players may be named on the team list. The team list, identifying any underage players (Refer Match Rule 7) must be provided to the opposing captain and appointed Umpire(s) prior to the toss. When twelve players have been nominated: No more than eleven (11) players may bat. No more than eleven (11) players may be on the field at anytime, however, unrestricted interchange of the twelve (12) named players when fielding is allowed provided it causes no playing time to be lost and the umpires are informed. The bowling restrictions under Law 2.5 shall....to a nominated player returning to the field not apply apply to interchange another nominated player for whom a substitute other than one of the nominated twelve (12) players has been used All (12) twelve players are permitted to bowl. Note: A player not nominated on the team list may only participate in the match as a sub-fielder. If a player not nominated does participate in the match in any other way, points gained from the match for the team will be lost. b. Alteration to team list No alteration to the team list is permitted after exchange, except in accordance with Match Rule 9. Any alteration of the team list, not consistent with the Match Rules, will result in the team forfeiting all points awarded for that match. c. Player nominated on team list A player whose name appears on a team list shall be deemed to have played in that game. However should the match proceed, any player that fails to attend the match shall have her name erased from the team list by the umpire/s. Captains must be notified. d. Players present Both teams must have at least seven players named on the team list present to be permitted to commence and/or continue the match 4.2 Request for Substitute players Any team not having a full team shall be permitted to ask the opposing Captain to provide up to two (2) substitutes. The opposing captain has the right to refuse the request. If the request is granted the Umpire(s) must be notified. 4.3 Overs a. Composition An over shall consist of six balls bowled over-arm and defined as legal within the Laws of Cricket. b. Completion of Final Over On any day, in any match, another over shall be started provided the Umpire: walking at his/her normal pace has arrived at his/her position behind the stumps at the bowlers end before the scheduled time for the end of the day s play has been reached. 36

39 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules The over shall be completed unless weather or light conditions prevent further play or an innings is compulsorily closed during the over. 4.4 No-balls a. Non turf pitches The law governing no-balls shall be followed as set out in the Laws of Cricket except that on non-turf pitches a no-ball shall be called if the ball pitches off the edge or clear of the playing surface. b. Full pitched deliveries -Definition If the striker is standing upright at the crease, any delivery, judged by the Umpire(s) to be which passes or would have passed on the full above 37 whether it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker or not other than slow paced waist height is deemed to be dangerous and unfair a slow paced delivery shoulder height is deemed to be dangerous and unfair Note: Balls passing high or wide of the striker are still to be regarded as dangerous and unfair c. Umpires call/signal In the case of a full pitched delivery as outlined in Match Rule 4.4 (b)., the Umpire at the bowler s end, or if two officially appointed Umpires are in attendance, either Umpire, shall call and signal no ball. Any cautionary or other action is to be implemented by the bowler s end Umpire as required. Club representatives acting as square leg umpire are not permitted to call no ball. 4.5 Requisite Period a. Definition The requisite period commences when an innings is due to start and does not include tea or other specified intervals. The requisite period is 140 minutes as prescribed in Match Rule 12.3 b. Notification to Captains Before each innings and any resumption after delays or interruptions, the Umpire[s] shall inform both captains: In a One Day Match In a Twenty20 Match of the requisite period and its expiry time limitations for bowlers and how the match shall be played - overs or time whichever comes first of the overs to be bowled limitations for bowlers fielding restrictions the requisite period and its expiry time c. Penalty A penalty of 0.2 Premiership Points (Semi-Finals and Finals $20.00) shall be applied to each over of the required or reduced required minimum not

40 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules commenced before the end of a requisite period. d. Application of Penalty The penalty applies to matches played under Match Rule 12 This rule shall not apply to an innings terminated prior to the end of a requisite period. e. Exemption from Penalty A penalty shall not be imposed in respect of any over not commenced within the time period required which: Could not be commenced because of the earlier termination of an innings or of play through bad weather or light. would have been commenced but for circumstances of an extenuating nature. f. Extenuating Circumstances Circumstances to be considered when determining if exemption from penalty is warranted shall include the following: that the normal flow of play was not needlessly or wilfully impeded. bona fide illness or injuries to players. necessary replacement of the ball or equipment. cleaning and drying of the ball because of weather conditions. frequency, towards the end of the innings, of the fall of wickets frequency of ball retrieval. excessively hot weather. g. Apportionment of Penalty A record shall be kept throughout play, of unfair or unnecessary time wasted by either side, and of time lost through extenuating circumstances. This will be taken into consideration, at the rate of one (1) over for each three (3) minutes or part thereof, when determining the number of overs to incur penalties and apportionment between sides. The number of overs may be apportioned, in full overs, between the batting and bowling sides. The Umpire(s) shall be: the sole judges of which side was responsible for required overs not being bowled as prescribed, and their decision shall be final. If no Umpire is present: a decision will be made by the Pennant Committee. At the conclusion of the match the Umpires shall inform the Captain and Scorer for each side of the penalties applied. The number of overs incurring penalties, and the apportionment thereof shall be noted on the Umpire s Match report. 4.6 Late Starting a. Allowable delay in start of match The visiting team only will be allowed fifteen (15) minutes grace from the time stipulated for commencement of play. (Note: Play to be extended by the difference between the stipulated start of play and when the match commences). In extreme circumstances, and subject to approval of the opposing team, play may commence and/or continue after fifteen (15) minutes, but not later than thirty (30) minutes after the time stipulated for 38

41 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules commencement of play. Overs will be reduced, calculated at one over for each full seven (7) minutes for the time lost between 15 and 30 minutes. Should the Captains disagree, the final decision regarding play shall be made by the Umpires b. Loss of match due to late start Should any team, because of late starting, cause opponents to lose the match, the Pennant Committee may, on report from Umpires or opposing team, deal with the matter. The penalty may be: The loss of one run for every minute the team is late or Loss of the match. c. Forfeit of the match Should play on any day of the match not start within the time limit allowed, the late team shall forfeit the match. Match Rule 5 In this Rule GROUNDS AND PITCHES This Rule contains the following sections: 5.1 Playing Surface 5.2 Ground preparation Home team 5.3 Requirements for Turf pitches 5.4 Covering of pitches Turf 5.5 Boundaries 5.1 Playing surface All matches must be played on turf or any synthetic surface. The grounds and pitches of any team shall be liable to inspection by any duly appointed representative of the Council, and if not approved, alterations must be made by the Club concerned before any matches will be played on its ground. 5.2 Grounds a. Change of ground Matches during the home and away season will be played on the nominated grounds as per club affiliation forms. Grounds may only be amended with the permission of the Pennant Committee. Any team wishing to amend the venue of a match must: The Pennant Secretary will: The Club Administrator will: First apply in writing to the Pennant Secretary at least seven (7) days prior to the match commencing, setting out reasons for the application inform the Club Administrator of the Pennant Committee s decision. then inform all teams and umpire(s) involved at least five (5) days prior to the match commencing 39

42 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules b. Emergency change of ground The Pennant Secretary may, with acceptable reasons, provide permission for a change of ground in an emergency. Such application must be made no later than 48 hours prior to the commencement of the match. The Pennant Secretary will: The Club Administrator will: inform the Club Administrator then inform all teams and umpire(s) involved 5.3 Ground preparation Home team The home team shall be responsible for preparing the ground for each day s play. Home teams must provide (Note: Failure to comply will incur a fine of $10.00): sawdust (except where a letter has been received by the Club Administrator from the ground s controlling body) at least one (1) broom on request by the Umpire. 5.4 Requirements for Turf pitches Where games are played on turf, clubs must abide by the ground s controlling body regarding the preparation of the wicket. The Club Administrator requires a letter from the ground s controlling body stating their conditions of ground use. After provision of the letter, Clubs are required to advise the Club Administrator only if conditions change. 5.5 Covering of pitches Turf a. Prior to Match day Covers shall be laid by sunset (as published in the daily press) on the day preceding the match. The use of underlay material is optional. At all other times the Curator shall be permitted to use the cover at his /her discretion to obtain the best possible conditions for play on match day. b. Removing the covers on Match day. In good conditions the covers shall be removed no later that 8.30 am. Otherwise removal shall be at the discretion of the Curator or Ground Manager having regard to prevailing weather conditions and may be re-laid if necessary. c. Control of the covers The Umpire(s) shall assume control of the covers 30 minutes before the scheduled start of each day s play and shall make all decisions regarding the use of covers until the end of the day s play. At all intervals or interruptions they shall directly supervise the laying and removal of the covers, where necessary, and report any failure of either side to comply with Match Rule 5.5 (d) 40

43 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules d. Labour for laying or removal of covers Until the scheduled starting time for playing the Home side shall provide any labour required for laying or removal of the covers. After that time, both sides will assist in the laying and removal of the covers. e. Incorrect use of covers If a team considers the provisions of Match Rule 5.5 have been breached, it may appeal to the Pennant Committee. The Pennant Committee may impose the following penalties: A fine of up to one hundred dollars ($100) and/or Total or partial loss of points. 5.6 Boundaries a. Marking of Boundaries All grounds, whether having a fenced boundary or not, shall be marked by plastic markers, rope or white line. Where fenced the boundary markers must be at least three (3) metres from the fence, gutter or kerb or any fixed objects (eg. goal posts) within the playing area. b. Measurement of Boundary The boundary, where possible, shall be not less than 45 metres and not more than 70 metres from the centre of the pitch. If plastic markers are used (minimum 20), all boundaries shall be taken as a straight line between the plastic markers Match Rule 6 In this Rule ADVERSE WEATHER This Rule contains the following sections: 6.1 Heat conditions 6.2 Inclement weather Inspection of ground 6.3 Inclement weather After Arrival at Ground 6.4 Improvement of Conditions 6.5 Adverse weather Result of match 6.1 Heat conditions a. Decision to play In the event of forecasted temperatures for the day of play being 38 C or above, a decision to proceed with the match will be made at am on the morning of the match. The match may be abandoned if the temperature stated on the radio bulletin on ABC Local Radio 774 AM or the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website (if using the BOM website the temperature will be determined by the Melbourne City observation or relevant regional centre) at am exceeds 34 C. 41

44 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules b. Responsibility of home team listen for the temperature on the news bulletin or to log onto the BOM website inform the opposition team inform the umpire (s) of the cancellation by am. c. During the match During any match, play will be suspended if the temperature, as recorded by the Weather Bureau, reaches 38 C or above (Bureau Ph no ) 6.2 Inclement weather Inspection of ground a. Home team In the event of adverse weather, a representative of the home team must: If. inspect the ground within 40 Km of Melbourne three (3) hours before the scheduled CBD start of play more than 40 Km from three and one half (3 ½) hours before Melbourne CBD the scheduled start of play. b. Neutral ground In the event of a neutral ground being named, there shall be a joint inspection by a representative from each team c. Notification - Ground considered unfit for play If on inspection, the ground is considered unfit to play, after consultation between representatives of both teams, they may agree to cancel the day s play. d. Informing the Umpire(s) In the event of adverse weather, a representative of the home team must contact the Umpire(s): If within Prior to scheduled start of play Not earlier than No later than 40 Km of Melbourne CBD 2½ hours. 2 hours More than 40 Km from Melbourne CBD 3 hours 2 ½ hours 6.3 Inclement weather After Arrival at Ground The Umpire(s) shall decide when and if play shall commence. (If no official Umpire is in attendance, the Captains must agree as to when play shall start or be abandoned). 6.4 Improvement of Conditions Before commencement of play on any day the Umpire(s) shall see all necessary steps are taken to improve the ground or pitch, with a view to expediting play. Stumps shall not be drawn until the hour fixed by the Match Rules for the conclusion of the day s play, unless the Umpire(s) is satisfied there is no possibility of play. 42

45 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules 6.5 Adverse weather Result of match If adverse conditions cause a cessation of play, the result of the match will be taken on the state of the game when play finally ceased. If there is no play due to adverse conditions, the result shall be a drawn game Match Rule 7 In this Rule UNDER AGE PLAYERS This Rule contains the following sections: 7.1 Age of player 7.2 Helmets - requirements 7.3 Over restrictions 7.1 Age of player A player s age shall be determined as of 1 st September in the current season 7.2 Helmets - requirements Players under the age of 19 must wear a cricket helmet with a faceguard: when batting fielding in-close (defined as closer than 10 metres to the stumps except slips, gully and wicketkeeper) when wicket keeping up to the stumps 7.3 Over restrictions a. Number of overs Under Age Bowlers of medium pace or faster (broadly defined as those to whom the wicket keeper would normally stand back) are restricted to a maximum number of consecutive overs in any one spell and a daily quota: Age group Spell Daily Quota Under Under Under Under b. Definition and requirements of a spell At the end of a bowling spell a bowler shall not resume bowling until a full five (5) minutes for each over bowled in that spell (up to a maximum of 30 minutes) has passed A bowler who has bowled less than the maximum numbers of overs permitted in a spell may resume bowling prior to the necessary break, but any subsequent overs shall be considered an extension of the same spell. The maximum spell limit for that underage player shall still apply. Following completion of the extended spell, the normal break between spells shall apply 43

46 Match Rule 8 In this Rule Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules POINTS AND TEAM AVERAGES This Rule contains the following sections: 8.1 Points 8.2 Application and calculation of team average 8.3 Determination of Semi Finalists and Finalists 8.1 Points (One Day Matches) Note: Refer to Match Rule for Points for Twenty20 Matches. a. Allocation of match points: First innings win (One Day Matches) 6 Draw/washout each team 3 Tie each team 3 Loss on first innings 1 Forfeit - team which gives the forfeit 0 b. Points for a forfeit: The maximum gained by any team in the grade or zone concerned during the round c. Points for a bye: 0 points, except where any team(s) have incurred one more bye than the rest of the teams in the grade. Those team(s) will receive compensatory points as for a forfeit d. Teams withdrawn from the competition Should a team withdraw from any grade or zone of the VWCA, all points which have been scored against that team will be cancelled 8.2 Application and calculation of team average a. Application of team average Should there be an equality in aggregate points the team higher on the ladder shall be the one with the better team average b. Calculation of team average The batting average for a team shall be obtained by dividing the total number of runs scored by the total number of wickets lost. The average against such teams shall be obtained by dividing the total number of runs scored against it by the total number of wickets taken. The former shall be divided by the latter. c. Determination of wickets lost In any innings which has been declared, only the wickets fallen shall be considered as lost. Any innings compulsorily closed under Match Rules 12 & 13 shall be deemed to have lost the number of wickets, which have actually fallen. 8.3 Determination of Semi Finalists and Finalists a. Determination of Season ladder In all grades at the conclusion of the season s Home and Away matches teams will be ranked on the ladder from the points gained in all matches (One Day and Twenty20 matches). Where teams are equal on points their relative positions shall be determined by team averages. 44

47 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules b. Determination of Twenty20 Match ladder In all grades the points gained in Twenty20 matches will be used to rank teams on the Twenty20 ladder. Where teams are equal on points their relative positions shall be determined by team averages. As per Match Rule 13.12, a Final only will be played for the Twenty20 Premiership. c. Teams to contest Semi Finals and Finals In a grade or zoned grade if there are: Six (6) teams or more the Semi Finals (unless By-law 22.3(b) applies) will be: the first team shall play the fourth team the second team shall play the third team and the Final will be contested by: the winner of each semi-final Five (5) teams the second and third team the team finishing first will progress directly to the final and play the winner of the semi final Four (4) teams None first and second team shall contest the final Match Rule 9 In this Rule REPRESENTATIVE PLAYER REPLACEMENT This Rule contains the following sections: 9.1 Definition 9.2 Application 9.3 Lower grades 9.1 Definition The term representative player shall include any player, manager, or other official appointed to a representative team by the VPSSA, Cricket Victoria, any other state cricket association or Cricket Australia. 9.2 Application a. Replacement player Where more than one representative player is selected, this replacement rule shall apply to all representative players so selected, and the same number of replacement players may be named as there are representative players selected. Each replacement player shall be specifically paired with a particular representative player. b. Participation of replacement player in matches In the case where a player is not available for a match as a result of her selection as per Match Rule 9.1, her club shall be permitted to name a player who may or will participate in a lower grade on the same weekend, thereby allowing her to play in more than one game during a given round 45

48 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules 9.3 Lower grades When a replacement for a representative player is from a team in a lower Grade which is playing on the same day as the Grade in which she is to be a replacement, then this player is to be treated as a representative player as in Match Rule 9.1. Match Rule 10 PROTESTS 10.1 All protests and disputes arising out of matches shall be decided by the Pennant Committee 10.2 All protests to the Pennant Committee must be lodged: with the Pennant Secretary in writing on or before the Tuesday following the dispute with a deposit of Twenty Dollars ($20). The opposition club affected must be furnished with a copy of the protest within twenty-four hours of receipt by the Pennant Secretary Deposits will be forfeited if protests are deemed frivolous Protests against Pennant Committee decisions shall be made to the Appeals Committee (refer to By-Laws). Match Rule 11 In this Rule CODE OF BEHAVIOUR This Rule contains the following sections: 11.1 Definition 11.2 Players and Officials 11.3 Umpires 11.4 Captains 11.1 Definition All matches shall be conducted in the true spirit of the game of Cricket. Club Officials, Coaches, Spectators, Umpires, Captains and Players are requested to adopt this code Players and officials a. Requirements of Players and Officials No player or official shall, during any match, whether on or off the field of play, engage in conduct unbecoming to the game of cricket. Players and Officials shall: Respect the Umpire and opponents. Not verbally or physically abuse any Umpire. Not dispute the Umpire s decision nor react in a threatening or disapproving manner. When given out, move immediately from the field. 46

49 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules Generally assist the Umpires in carrying out their duties. Not indulge in sledging of opposition players. Not verbally or physically abuse opposition players or officials. Not use discriminatory or offensive language. Clubs shall place all team(s) under control of a responsible person. No alcohol or drugs (prohibited under CA Rules) shall be consumed by players or match officials during the hours of play. Smoking on the playing field during the progress of a match is strictly prohibited. Players shall maintain a standard of dress consistent with Match Rule 17. b. Failure to comply with Umpires instructions In the event of a player or official failing to comply with the instructions of Umpires, criticising their decisions by words or action, or showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute, the Umpire concerned shall either: i. Report the player or official immediately, advising the player or official concerned, the other Umpire and the player s Captain as soon as possible. The Umpire shall report the incidents as soon as possible to the Executive of the player s or official s team and to the Disciplinary Committee who shall take any further action which is considered appropriate against the player/s or official/s concerned. Or ii. Caution the player or official concerned and report the matter to the other Umpire and to the Player s Captain requesting the latter take action. If this proves ineffective, the Umpire shall report the incident as soon as possible to the Executive of the Player s or Officials team and to the Disciplinary Committee who shall take any further action which is considered appropriate against the Player/s or Official/s concerned. iii. Where an Umpire has occasion to speak to a player about her behaviour, but does not consider it to be so serious as to warrant reporting under Match Rule 11.2b (i) or (ii), the Umpire shall inform the player that it is a caution only, but that it will be officially recorded for the attention of the Pennant Committee. The Umpire shall note the caution on the Umpires Match Report. Should the player have three (3) cautions recorded by the Umpires during the same season, she will be called before the Disciplinary Committee to explain her behaviour and be liable to incur a penalty as provided by the VWCA Rules 11.3 Umpires No Umpire shall, during any match, whether on or off the field of play, engage in conduct unbecoming to the game of cricket. Umpires shall respect players. If in the opinion of both captains, the umpire engages in conduct unbecoming to the game of cricket, the attendance of the umpire will be dispensed with. Both captains shall forward a report to the Club Administrator by 4 pm on the following Tuesday. The Club Administrator shall refer the reports to the VWCUA Executive. 47

50 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules 11.4 Captains Captains shall: Instruct players to avoid time wasting. Ensure that incoming and outgoing batters pass on the field of play. Instruct bowlers to return to the start of their run-up quickly and be ready to bowl without time wasting. Instruct all fielders to move quickly between overs and whenever required to change position, i.e. field setting and changes undertaken without time wasting. Instruct batters that other than in exceptional circumstances they must always be ready to take strike when the bowler is ready to start her run up. Ensure players conduct themselves in a manner that conforms to the traditional image of the game of cricket. Match Rule 12 In this Rule VWCA ONE DAY MATCHES This Rule contains the following sections: 12.1 Hours of play and intervals 12.2 Abandonment of play 12.3 Overs Required to be Bowled 12.4 Duration of the Game 12.5 Innings of Team Batting first 12.6 Innings of Team Batting Second 12.7 Determination of Result 12.8 Number of overs per Bowler 12.9 No-balls and Wides Allowable deliveries per over Declaration Semi Finals Finals 12.1 Hours of Play and Intervals Match commences Match ceases (uninterrupted match) Tea interval Drinks interval 1.00 pm 6.00 pm 20 minutes on completion of the first innings of the match One per innings normally taken at the end of 20 overs. In case of extreme heat, an extra drinks break may be taken with the agreement of the Umpire(s) and both captains If play did not commence within fifteen (15) minutes of the time appointed, without a satisfactory explanation as determined by the Pennant Committee, each Club offending shall be fined the sum of ten dollars ($10.00). 48

51 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules 12.2 Abandonment of Play If play has not commenced prior to 3.30 pm thus allowing a minimum of twenty (20) overs per side with a ten (10) minute change of innings, the match shall be abandoned the result being a washout Overs Required to be Bowled Maximum Overs (uninterrupted match) 40 Requisite period 140 minutes The requisite period shall be overs or time, which ever comes first. No extra time will be permitted to make up for any time lost, unless, in the opinion of the Umpire(s), there has been extenuating circumstances to cause loss of time Duration of the Game The game finishes as soon as the team batting second is either all out for less or equal to the score of the team batting first, or passes the score of the team batting first Innings of Team Batting First If.. there is no earlier termination nor loss of playing time play is interrupted but commences prior to 3.30 pm then the innings is compulsorily closed on completion of maximum 40 overs or end of requisite period compulsory closure shall occur on completion of the adjusted minimum number of overs as calculated at one over for each full seven (7) minutes lost or the amended requisite period. The amount of time allocated for each innings shall be reduced by half time lost, and this will be the new amended requisite period. 49

52 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules 12.6 Innings of Team Batting Second a. For the side batting second provided there is no earlier termination of its innings the following conditions apply: If the innings of the team batting first: has been compulsorily closed has not been terminated compulsorily then the team batting second shall receive the same number of overs a maximum entitlement of 40 overs only If the innings is delayed or interrupted for an aggregate of playing time not exceeding 30 minutes exceeds 30 minutes then the target overs which applied when the innings was due to start will not be reduced Play shall continue until the target overs are completed within the requisite period are to be reduced at a rate of one for every three and one half (3 ½) minutes of the aggregate time lost. If the reduced overs have been bowled by 6.30 pm the match shall end. b. Recoupment of playing time lost If playing time is lost the cessation time i.e 6.00 pm shall be advanced by the time lost to a maximum of thirty (30) minutes before any adjustments with regards to overs or requisite period are enacted. Where an interruption occurs during an advanced time of less than thirty (30) minutes, as much as is possible of the advanced time loss shall be recouped by further advancement up to 6.30 pm c. Suspension of Play If play is not in progress at the adjusted cessation time as calculated by Match Rule 12.6b, then play shall end Determination of Result a. Completed match Except as provided for in Match Rule 12.2 or 12.6b, the winner shall be the side scoring the greater number of runs, irrespective of wickets lost. If both sides score an equal number of runs, the result shall be a tie, irrespective of wickets lost 50

53 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules b. Adverse conditions When adverse conditions. prevent the side batting second from receiving its allotted overs Reduce the overs for the side batting second then the result shall be a draw a draw if the target score has not been achieved or if the side has not been dismissed c. Target Score i. In a Match where an interruption to the innings of the team batting second occurs, a Target Score, relevant to the allowable overs shall be determined. To win the match, the team batting second must achieve the Target score. ii. The Target Score is calculated from the run rate per over of the team batting first: Calculations: Run rate team batting first = Number of runs Overs faced Target score # = : number of overs available to the team batting second x Run rate of team batting first + 1 # Fractions will be rounded up to the nearest whole number Notes: If the reduced overs have been bowled by 6.30pm the match shall end. The total maximum of 30 minutes of recoupment must be utilised before the Target Score is invoked. iii. Should the team batting first be dismissed in less than 40 overs the remainder shall be deemed to have been received, i.e. the Target Score shall be calculated using 40 overs. iv. Where the recalculated overs for the team batting second are fewer than 20 completed overs the Target Score shall be calculated on a minimum of 20 overs. v. The result shall be a draw if the batting team does not achieve the Target Score nor the bowling team dismiss the batting team if the recalculated overs is less than 20 vi. In the second innings play shall continue for the maximum number of recalculated overs remaining (if less than 20) if either side decides there is a chance of a result. 51

54 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules 12.8 Number of Overs per Bowler a. Uninterrupted match In a 40 over match - Maximum of ten (10) overs for two bowlers Maximum of eight (8) overs for two bowlers Note: If only one, or no Bowler, bowls the maximum of 10 overs then the remaining overs may be divided in any format ensuring a minimum of five bowlers are used. b. Interrupted match team batting first In a match where there is a delay to the start, or an interruption to play in the first innings causes the reduction of the number of the allotted overs for both teams to less than 40, overs will be reduced: Between one and four overs lost, proportionally from bowlers allowed ten (10 overs). Between five and fifteen overs, lost, proportionally from the bowlers allowed ten (10 overs) and the bowlers allowed eight (8) overs Example: The innings of Team A batting first is interrupted for 49 minutes, thus meaning each innings is reduced to 33 overs One Bowler may now bowl no more then (8) overs Three bowlers may bowl no more then seven (7) overs Note: When the number of overs is revised during the first innings so both teams have the opportunity to face the same number of overs, and one or more bowlers have already exceeded the revised limit, the same number of bowlers in the second innings may match these overs. c. Interrupted match team batting second Where the number of overs is revised after the conclusion of the first innings, Match Rule 12.8b shall apply to the second innings. d. Bowler unable to complete an over In the event of a bowler for any reason being unable to complete an over, another bowler will bowl the remaining balls from the same end. Such part of an over will count as a full over as far as each bowler's limit is concerned. The bowler completing this over will not be allowed to bowl the next over, nor will she have bowled the previous over No Balls and Wides a. Definition and allowance fast short pitched delivery A bowler shall be allowed to bowl one fast short pitched delivery per over. A fast short pitched delivery is defined as a ball that would have passed above the shoulder height of the batter standing upright at the crease, but not clearly above the batter s head. b. No-ball In the event of the bowler bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery in an over, the umpire shall call and signal a no ball regardless of whether the batter hits the ball. The penalty shall be one run for the No Ball plus any runs scored from the delivery. Any cautionary or other action is to be implemented by the bowler s end umpire. Note: This is not a substitute for Law 42.6 which umpires may apply at the time. 52

55 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules c. Wide i. Any delivery which, after pitching, passes or would have passed over the head height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease shall be called a wide. Such a delivery shall be counted in the fast short pitched limit of one allowed as in 12.9 [a] ii. If a bowler delivers a ball not being a no ball, the umpire shall adjudge it a wide if any ball passes wide at the popping crease. As a guide: From off stump 91.5 cm - (3 ft.) From leg stump 76 cm (2 ft 6 inches) Note: It is understood that, in some instances these margins may be outside the playing surface. If the umpire adjudges a delivery to be a wide he shall call and signal Wide ball as soon as the ball passes the striker s wicket. d. Restriction of fielders on leg side At the instant of the bowler s delivery there shall not be more than five (5) on the leg side. In the event of infringement of this law the officially appointed Umpire shall call and signal No Ball Allowable Deliveries per over Overs shall be a maximum of eight (8) balls, regardless of the number of illegal deliveries, however the final over of each innings shall be completed by six (6) legal deliveries Declaration At any time during a match either side may declare its innings closed Semi Finals a. General Conditions The match shall be played in accordance with Match Rule 12 b. Play abandoned on first day If no play takes place on the first day of the weekend of the Semi Final match, play shall be rescheduled for the following day. c. Tied Match or Drawn Result Should a result of a match be a tie or draw, then the side which finished in a higher position on the ladder at the conclusion of the Home and Away matches shall proceed to the final. d. Substitute fielder In semi finals matches, any team requiring a substitute fielder may only use a registered member of that club. 53

56 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules Finals a. General Conditions The Final will be played by the teams as determined in Match Rule 8.3c. All final matches will be played in accordance with Match Rule 12 One reserve day shall be scheduled If play does not commence (i.e. if no ball is bowled) on the scheduled day, play will be rescheduled to the reserve day b. Change of ground The ground may be changed with the agreement of the Board and consent of both captains. c. Result i. Should the result of the final match be a draw or abandoned without play the higher ranked team at the conclusion of the home and away series shall be declared the winner. ii. Should the result of the final match be a tie, the premiership shall be shared. d. Equipment in Finals Teams in all finals to organise and supply their own equipment e.g. stumps, bails, boundary markers/fielding restriction/crease marking paint. e. Substitute fielder In finals matches, any team requiring a substitute fielder may only use a registered member of that club. 54

57 Match Rule 13 In this Rule Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules VWCA TWENTY20 MATCHES This Rule contains the following sections: 13.1 Hours of play 13.2 Intervals 13.3 Extra time 13.4 The Match 13.5 Bowling Restrictions and Procedures 13.6 Fielding restrictions 13.7 Timed out 13.8 No-balls and Wides 13.9 Free Hit Result Points Final 13.1 Hours of Play Standard scheduled start and cessation times are as follows: Format Morning Mid-Afternoon (1) 55 Mid-Afternoon (2) First Session 11am pm pm pm Interval pm pm pm Second Session pm pm pm Note: The default hours of play for the games will be mid-afternoon (1) matches. Times of play can be negotiated between competing teams. If teams are unable to agree, the default position will stand Intervals Intervals between innings will be of twenty (20) minutes duration. No drinks intervals are permitted Extra time No extra time will be permitted to make up for any time lost unless in the opinion of the Umpire(s) there has been extenuating circumstances to cause loss of time, and there is sufficient time taking into consideration the conditions of the ground, weather and light so that both teams may safely complete the quota of overs 13.4 The Match a. Length of Innings uninterrupted match Each team shall bat for twenty (20) overs unless dismissed earlier. If the team then the team batting first is dismissed in less batting second shall be entitled to than twenty (20) overs fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs in the scheduled time for cessation of the first innings bat for twenty (20) overs batting second shall be entitled to bat for twenty (20) overs.

58 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules b. Uninterrupted match - Penalty for not bowling overs The team batting will receive an additional six (6) penalty runs for each over which was not bowled by the fielding side in the scheduled time. c. Delayed or interrupted match Should the innings of either team be delayed or interrupted, and a recalculation of overs or playing time occur, the umpire/s shall advise both captains of the new playing conditions. d. Team batting first i. Interruption to the innings of the team batting first In the event of a delayed start or interruption to play during the innings of the side batting first, the Umpire (s) shall reduce the number of overs to be bowled by each side, that number remaining the same for each team. The overs to be bowled in each innings shall be reduced by one over for each seven (7) complete minutes of the time lost. The amount of time allocated for each innings shall be reduced by half the time lost. ii. Constitutes a match: If delays, or interruption to play, in the innings of the team batting first exceeds 90 minutes, then the interval shall be reduced to 10 minutes, leaving both teams a minimum of 35 minutes each [if available] to bowl 10 overs e. Interruptions to the innings of the side batting second In the event of an interruption to play which prevents the team batting second from receiving the same number of overs as the team batting first, the Umpire (s) shall reduce the number of overs to be faced in the second innings by one over for every three and one half (3 ½) complete minutes of time lost f. Match abandoned Prior to the completion of the innings of the team batting first should a recalculation in an interrupted match result in less than 10 overs being available to each team the match shall be abandoned Bowling Restrictions and Procedures a. Over allocation per bowler (uninterrupted match) No bowler may bowl more than four (4) overs. b. Allowable Deliveries per over Overs shall be a maximum of eight (8) balls, regardless of the number of illegal deliveries, however the final over of each innings shall be completed by six (6) legal deliveries c. Over allocation per bowler (interrupted match) In a match where there is a delay to the start, or an interruption to play in the first innings causes the reduction of the number of the allotted overs for both teams to less than twenty (20), no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the allotted overs. When the overs are not divisible by five, an additional over shall be allowed to the minimum number of bowlers necessary to make up the balance. eg. In a twelve (12) over match, two bowlers may bowl three (3) overs, and no other bowler may bowl more than two (2) overs. When the number of overs is revised during the first innings such that both teams have the opportunity to face the same number of overs, and one or more bowlers have already exceeded the revised limit, the same number of bowlers in the second innings may match these overs. eg. The revised limit is two (2) overs, 56

59 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules but one bowler has bowled four (4) and another three (3). In the second innings one bowler may bowl four (4) overs and another may three (3), no other may bowl more than two (2) d. Bowling procedures Overs are to be bowled in five (5) over blocks from one end, alternating between ends. At the end of each five (5) over block the batters and Umpire(s) remain at the same end. Overs From 1 5 First end 6 10 Other end First end Other end The bowling procedures shall apply irrespective of any reduction in overs. At the end of each over only the batters and the Umpire(s) change ends. Apart from the normal field position changes, the fielders only change each five (5) over block. Note: The normal Laws of Cricket re. bowlers apply (ie. No bowler may bowl consecutive overs) Fielding restrictions a. Boundary and Fielding restriction circle - dimension The boundary will be marked, where possible at no more than 45 metres from the centre of the pitch. Two semi circles shall be drawn on the field of play with a radius of 23 metres from the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The ends of the semi circle shall be joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the same side of the pitch. b. Marking of boundary and fielding restriction circle The boundary shall be marked as per Match Rule 5.6. The fielding restriction circle shall be clearly marked by a white line, white discs or white dots. The discs/dots shall be a minimum of 25 in number and no less than about seven (7) metres apart c. Fielders on the leg side At the instant of delivery there shall be no more than five (5) fielders on the leg side. In the event of infringement of this law the officially appointed Umpire shall call and signal No Ball. d. Restrictions on the placement of fielders The number of fielders allowed outside the fielding restriction circle in each innings is as follows (irrespective of any reduction in overs): Overs Fielders outside the circle 1 5 Two (2) 6 10 Three (3) Four (4) Five (5) e. Fielding Restriction infringement Either Umpire shall call and signal no-ball for infringement of Match Rule 13.6d 57

60 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules 13.7 Timed out Law 31 will apply. The incoming batter must be in position to take guard or for her partner to be ready to receive the next ball within one and one half (1 ½) minutes of the fall of the previous wicket. The incoming batter is expected to be near the boundary and to jog to the wicket No-balls and Wides As per Match Rule Free Hit a. No ball foot fault free hit The delivery following a no-ball called for a foot fault (Laws of Cricket 24.5) shall be a free hit for whichever batter is facing. If the delivery for the free hit is not a legitimate delivery (any kind of no ball or a wide ball), then the subsequent delivery will become a free hit for whichever batter is facing it. The Umpire will advise the on strike batter of the free hit b. Foot fault no-ball Should a foot fault no ball occur on the 8th delivery of an over the requirement for this no ball shall be invoked immediately and the bowler shall bowl a further 9th ball in that over. Should another illegal delivery (wide or no ball) occur the over shall continue until the free hit has been utilized c. Dismissed from a free hit For any free hit the striker may only be dismissed under the circumstances that apply to a no ball, even if the delivery for the free hit is called a wide ball d. Field changes Field changes will only be permitted for a free hit delivery where a different batter is on strike for the free hit delivery Result a. Teams receiving equal overs When there is no interruption after play has commenced and when both sides have had the opportunity to bat for the same agreed number of overs, the team scoring the higher number of runs (including penalty runs as per Match Rule 13.4b) shall be the winner. The result will be a tie, irrespective of wickets lost, if the same number of runs have been scored b. Team batting second receiving less overs than team batting first Where there is a reduction of overs so that the team batting first faces a minimum of ten (10) overs and the number of overs in the second innings is reduced to less than ten (10) and both captains agree a win is not possible, the match shall be declared a no result c. Target Score i. In a Match where an interruption to the innings of the team batting second occurs, a Target Score, relevant to the allowable overs shall be determined. To win the match, the team batting second must achieve the Target score. 58

61 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules ii. The Target Score is calculated from the run rate per over of the team batting first: Calculations: Run rate team batting first = Number of runs Overs Faced Target score # = : number of overs available to the team batting second x Run Rate of team batting first + 1 # Fractions will be rounded up to the nearest whole number iii. Should the team batting first be dismissed in less than 20 overs the remainder shall be deemed to have been received and included in the calculation i.e. the Target Score shall be calculated using 20 overs. iv. Where the recalculated overs for the team batting second are fewer than 10 completed overs the target score shall be calculated on a minimum of 10 overs v. The result shall be no result if the batting team does not achieve the Target Score nor the bowling team dismiss the batting team if the recalculated overs is less than 10 d. End of Play Once a result is achieved play will end Points Result Points Win 4 Tie 2 No result 2 Loss Finals a. General Conditions The two highest ranked teams at the completion of the Twenty20 series shall play in the Final All final matches will be played in accordance with Match Rule 13 b. Ground The final will be played on a ground nominated by the VWCA Board. c. Result i. Should the result of the Final be a no result or abandoned without play the higher ranked team on the Twenty20 ladder shall be declared the winner. ii. Should the result of the final match be a tie, the premiership shall be shared. d. Equipment in Finals Teams in all finals to organise and supply their own equipment. e. Substitute fielder In finals matches, any team requiring a substitute fielder may only use a registered member of that club. 59

62 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules Match Rule 14 SCORERS 14.1 Provision of scorer Each team must provide a competent scorer 14.2 No-Balls and Wides The scorer shall debit against the bowler no-balls and wides progressively Match Rule 15 PHONE RESULTS 15.1 Responsibility of home team After each day s play it is the responsibility of the Home Team to phone through to the Score Hotline prior to 7:00 pm: the Match results for that day s play the name and figures of any players who scored over 50 runs or have taken 5 wickets or more in an innings Penalty If the Home Team does not comply with Match Rule 15.1, a fine of ten dollars ($10) shall be imposed. 60

63 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules Match Rule 16 In this Rule AVERAGES This Rule contains the following sections: 16.1 Eligibility - Players 16.2 Eligibility -Criteria 16.3 Representative Players 16.4 Amending Eligibility Criteria under Extraordinary Conditions 16.1 Eligibility - Players Player lists for matches which are forfeits, walkovers and washouts must be submitted into the Match Competition system in order for consideration for reduction of eligibility criteria to be considered 16.2 Eligibility Criteria a. Bowling Players must have bowled in the season of Home and Away matches in at least This is reduced for each washout, forfeit, second or third bye One Day match grades 300 balls by 36 balls (maximum In other grades 480 balls reduction is 72 balls) b. Batting Players must have batted in Home and Away matches for at least and have an aggregate seven (7) innings of at least 150 runs c. Wicket-keeping Players must have wicket-kept in Home and Away matches for at least seven (7) innings this is reduced for teams that have had a total of two or more combined washouts, forfeits or second or third byes by: one (1) innings and 20 runs This is reduced for teams that have had a total of two or more combined washouts, forfeit or second or third byes by one (1) innings 16.3 Representative Players In the case of a player who participates in two grades on the same weekend whilst acting as a representative player replacement (as per Match Rule 9.2b) any performances will count in each grade Amending Eligibility Criteria under Extraordinary Conditions In the event of extraordinary conditions throughout the season, a submission may be presented to the February Council meeting to reduce the eligibility criteria for averages. 61

64 Match Rule 17 In this Rule Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules UNIFORMS This Rule contains the following sections: 17.1 Regulation uniform 17.2 Application by a player to vary Regulation uniform 17.3 Variations to Regulation uniform not allowed 17.4 Allowable variations to Regulation uniform 17.5 Responsibility of Captain and Umpire 17.6 Requirement to wear Regulation uniform 17.7 Players out of Regulation uniform 17.8 Protective equipment 17.1 Regulation uniform Clean predominantly white shoes or boots which may carry the manufacturers coloured stripes and logo White cricket pants White shirt White socks White pullover White hat or cap 17.2 Application by a player to vary Regulation uniform An application, stating grounds to vary the standard uniform, must be made to the Board. Once granted by the Board, approval will stand throughout the player s playing career 17.3 Variations to Regulation uniform not allowed Coloured hats, State or Australian caps or caps not associated with the playing Club, must not be worn 17.4 Allowable variations to Regulation uniform Note: Any variation to the regulation uniform must be consistent for all players within a team. a. Club colours Official club colours shall be permitted: on caps stripes on pullovers socks b. Shirts & Pants Note: Submission to the Club Administrator is required for approval before wearing. Shirts and pants may be: Coloured or Shirts may have club colours on the collars and /or sleeves c. Club Logos A Club or the Association logo may be worn on the left breast of either or both of the shirts/pullovers and on the cap or hat. 62

65 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules d. Sponsor s Logos/names i. Advertising logos may be worn on players shirts/pullovers for the regulation uniform:- the Club s major sponsor logo may be worn on the one location, being either the upper sleeve or collar of players shirts/pullovers Each commercial logo shall measure a maximum of 10 square inches (64.5 cm 2 ). ii. Clubs may have the ability to place one (1) Club sponsor s logo without restriction as to size or placement, on coloured uniforms, however, all logos must be submitted to the Club Administrator for approval. iii. The Club s sponsor logo must not be in conflict with the Association s Responsibility of Captain and Umpire It is the responsibility of Captains to ensure their players are in correct uniform. Umpires are instructed to record any player not in regulation uniform on any day of cricket 17.6 Requirement to wear Standard uniform Players who have not been registered with the VWCA within the previous two years have until their third game to be in regulation uniform 17.7 Players out of Regulation uniform Clubs will be fined ten dollars ($10.00) per player not in regulation uniform with the exception of Match Rule Players who deliberately play with shirts out and tuck up shirt sleeves are considered incorrectly dressed and are subject to a fine of ten dollars ($10) Protective equipment Both batting pads and both gloves must be worn during all matches and practices. It is strongly recommended that helmets and mouthguards are worn when appropriate It is advisable that a hat or cap (with the peak worn forward) and long sleeve shirt be worn during all matches. Thigh pads - if worn must be under pants Match Rule 18 FIRST AID KIT 18.1 Home team Home teams must provide a First Aid Kit Semi Final and Finals For Semi Final and Finals, both teams must provide First Aid Kits 63

66 Match Rule 19 In this Rule Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules INJURY CODE This Rule contains the following sections: 19.1 Injury where bleeding is involved 19.2 Injury to batters 19.3 Reduction in overs 19.4 Injury to an Umpire 19.5 Prior Permission to use a runner 19.1 Injury where bleeding is involved Where a player or Umpire, during the course of a game, suffers an injury which causes bleeding that person shall immediately retire from the game until such First Aid has been administered to prevent further bleeding. The injured person shall not resume her/his part in the game until either the bleeding has stopped or the wound is securely covered to prevent blood seepage Injury to batters a. Batter unable to return A batter who is injured and has temporarily retired under Match Rule 19.1, and who is unable to return after the fall of the ninth wicket, shall be deemed Retired hurt and the innings of the batting team shall be deemed closed. b. Injury to batter involved in tenth wicket partnership Where an injury occurs to a batter involved in the tenth wicket partnership, a maximum of five minutes will be allowed in order for the batter to obtain treatment. If the injury occurs within 30 minutes of the scheduled tea interval, the interval will be taken immediately. If the batter is unable to resume after five minutes or after the early interval, the batter will be recorded in the scorebook as Retired Hurt and the innings shall end Reduction in overs There shall be no reduction in the number of overs to be bowled when time is lost due to injury Injury to an Umpire Where an injury occurs to an Umpire necessitating the Umpire leaving the field, a competent person, on agreement between the Captains, shall be nominated to officiate if the Umpire is unable to resume after five minutes Prior Permission to use a runner i. A player who has an injury or disability who requires the use of a permanent runner to continue to participate in VWCA matches may seek permission by applying to the VWCA Board, refer By-Law 3.1 (s). To be considered the application must: Cover the coming season or the season in progress Be accompanied by a medical certificate which is descriptive in detailing the capacity in which the player may compete. 64

67 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules ii. If approved the application will stand for the coming season or season in progress only, and must be renewed each subsequent season unless otherwise advised by the VWCA Board. Match Rule 20 In this Rule UMPIRES This Rule contains the following sections: 20.1 Appointment of Umpires 20.2 Umpires fees 20.3 Only one Professional Umpire in attendance 20.4 No Professional Umpire in attendance 20.5 Match Procedures 20.6 Umpire s Match Reports 20.7 Umpires uniform 20.8 Team supplying a Square Leg Umpire 20.1 Appointment of Umpires Wherever possible Professional Umpires shall be appointed to all matches and such Umpires shall be accredited, or in the process of being accredited, to National Accreditation Level 2 standard before appointment to any match Umpires fees a. Amount Umpires fees will be that determined at the end of each season and prior to the next season by the Board in conjunction with the Executive of the VWCUA. b. Payment of fees Fees must be paid to Umpires not later than at the end of the tea adjournment. c. Fees - Play abandoned after arrival at the ground In the event of play being abandoned before a ball is bowled, Umpires in attendance shall receive half fees Only one Professional Umpire in attendance If only one Umpire is in attendance a substitute Umpire may, with the approval of both Captains, be appointed with full umpiring powers No Professional Umpire in attendance If there are no Umpires in attendance, the Captains can agree to appoint substitute Umpires for such time as necessary Match Procedures a. Start of play Umpires must: check their watches with the scorers watches before play commences. notify both Captains and take the field five (5) minutes before commencement of any period of play irrespective of whether teams are ready. Note: If no official Umpire(s) is in attendance, each Captain must notate and sign the actual starting time of play in the opposing team s scorebook. 65

68 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules b. Scorebooks Umpires must check and sign the scorebooks at the end of each day s play Umpire s Match Reports All Umpires must send reports of matches to the Club Administrator no later than the Wednesday following the completion of each match. These reports shall record any players not in uniform. Note: Umpires are not empowered to order such player from the field record the time the match commenced on each day of play 20.7 Umpires uniform a. Uniform The VWCUA approved umpiring shirt with suitable logo and when necessary, the VWCUA approved all weather jacket, are to be considered as part of the uniform. Hat and footwear must be clean and white, trousers or skirt black. b. The Association logo (s) may be worn on one location on the approved umpiring shirt, either the chest, pocket or the sleeve. The VWCUA sponsor logo may be worn on one location on an upper sleeve 20.8 Team supplying a Square Leg Umpire When a team is required to supply a Square Leg Umpire, this umpire must be conversant with the Laws of Cricket must be easily distinguishable from members of the fielding side by wearing a different colour must wear appropriate covered footwear shall not hold a broom or bat. may hold a drink container on days of extreme weather conditions for the use of all players and umpires must not take upon the role of coaching whilst acting as Square Leg umpire Match Rule 21 CHANGES TO MATCH RULES These rules can only be deleted, amended or added to for the betterment and convenience of match play. Changes to Match Rules for the forthcoming season shall be made at the May Council meeting prior to that season. Such deletions, amendments or additions can only be made by the Council, fourteen days written notice having been served to all members. 66

69 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules CALCULATOR TABLES - DELAYED STARTS & INTERRUPTIONS TO PLAY KEY: PML Playing Minutes Lost OVS Adjusted minimum overs EXP Expiry time of 1 st requisite period LRP Length of 2 nd period in minutes TABLE 1 ONE DAY MATCHES 40 OVERS PML OVS EXP LRP PML OVS EXP LRP

70 Victorian Women s Cricket Association Match Rules TABLE 2 - ONE DAY MATCHES MAXIMUM NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER Overs Lost per Innings Maximum overs Bowler 1 Bowler 2 Bowler 3 Bowler Other Bowler(s) 68

71 VWCA By-Laws Season 2013/14 Please Note: VWCA By-Laws apply to all grades 69

72 VWCA BY LAWS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 THE COUNCIL Powers 72 2 STANDING COMMITTEES Number and Composition Representation by Clubs Representation by Individuals 73 3 THE BOARD Powers 74 4 PENNANT SECRETARY Duties 75 5 PENNANT COMMITTEE Composition Duties Appeals 76 6 APPEALS Composition Duties Referrals Procedures RULES COMMITTEE Composition Duties 77 8 DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE Composition Duties Referral Report Procedure 78 9 COMMITTEE MEETINGS Procedures Voting VICE PRESIDENT Composition Seniority CLUB ADMINISTRATOR Duties Expenses MATCH RESULTS AND REGISTRATION SECRETARY Duties DELEGATE TO CRICKET VICTORIA UMPIRES ADVISOR (S) Appointment Duties AD HOC APPOINTMENTS MEETINGS Annual General Meeting Council Meetings Attendance Replacement of Delegate 84 70

73 16.5 Proxy Fine for Non Attendance Casual Vacancies AFFILIATION/MEMBERSHIP Affiliation & Fees Procedure Insurance Clubs and Affiliated Association Responsibilities REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Playing Members Individual Members Life Members Honorary Members Timing Rights CLEARANCES Inter Association Permit/Clearances Requirements Disbanded Clubs Clearance Procedure Granted Non granting by Club Appeals against Pennant Committee Decisions Emergency Clearance Approval Permits for Multi Team Clubs Eligibility for Semi Finals and Finals Eligibility for First Round after Christmas INTERCLUB PERMIT SYSTEM MATCH RESULTS Submission of Results Newspaper Results Submission of Umpire s Reports FINES AND PENALTIES Fines Penalties Deadline for Payment and Penalties Eligibility for Semi Finals Disbanded Clubs Appeal of Fines and Penalties SEMI FINAL/FINAL MATCHES Semi Finals Finals Women s Cricket World Cup AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS 98 71

74 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws These By-Laws must be read in conjunction with the Rules of Incorporation GLOSSARY OF TERMS: VWCA Victorian Women s Cricket Association Inc. Board Victorian Women s Cricket Association Board Club Administrator Club Administrator employed by Cricket Victoria and responsible for the administration of VWCA competitions and other duties directed by the VWCA Board Council VWCA Council VWCUA Victorian Women s Cricket Umpires Association Inc. CV Cricket Victoria 1. THE COUNCIL 1.1 Powers Subject to Rule 23 of the Rules of Incorporation, the Council shall perform the following duties in pursuit of the proper management of the business and affairs of the VWCA. (a) Lease, hire or otherwise acquire real and personal estate and to construct, maintain and alter any house and buildings and to furnish and equip the same in such manner which may be deemed necessary or convenient for any purpose of the VWCA and to construct and maintain grounds necessary or convenient for the purpose of the VWCA. (b) Buy, supply, sell and deal in all kinds of apparatus and all kinds of provisions, liquid and solid required or used by members of the VWCA or other persons frequenting the grounds, club-house or premises of the VWCA. (c) Borrow or raise money by mortgage or otherwise and in such manner as the VWCA may think it. (d) Subscribe or contribute to any charitable benevolent or hospital object of a public character. (e) Acquire, establish, print and publish newspapers, periodicals, books and leaflets or other literary work that the VWCA may think desirable for the promotion of its objects. (f) Levy all affiliated Associations or affiliated Clubs if necessary, but such levy must be made with the majority of the Council present at the meeting at which the resolution shall be moved to make such levy. Notice of the proposal to make such levy and the date by which payment shall be made must be given to every affiliated Club and affiliated Association before the meeting. (g) Delete, amend or add to the Match Rules in accordance with Match Rule 21, Rules of Incorporation and the By-Laws. (h) Recommend a person to the Annual General Meeting for life membership of the VWCA. (i) Admit strangers to its meetings or to exclude them there from, but no stranger shall have the right to vote. (j) Ensure that the income and property management of the VWCA wheresoever derived shall be applied solely towards the promotion of its objects. 72

75 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 2. STANDING COMMITTEES 2.1 Number and Composition (a) The following Committees shall be Standing Committees of the VWCA. (b) The members of the Committees shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting as set out in the Rules of Incorporation They shall consist of the following: (See Table) Committee Number of Members Ex- Officio Quorum Chair By Law Ref Board 12 7 Elected 5 One of whom President 3 5 Officers of the must be the Association being: President Vice-Pres (3) Club Administrator President or a Vice-President (Providing that no more than 2 are from the same Club) Rules 2 Appointed Elected 7 1 Elected Disciplinary 5 3 Elected 8 Pennant Pennant Secretary 3 Pennant 5 Match Results & Secretary Registration Secretary Board Member (Appointed) Appeals 3 President 3 Appeals Chairperson Representation by Clubs (a) No affiliated club shall have more than one representative elected at the AGM to the following committees: (i) Board(except Officers of the VWCA) (ii) Appeals (iii) Disciplinary (b) If, after the Annual General Meeting of the VWCA vacancies still exist on these Committees, a club may be represented by more than one member. However, the total number representing one club must be less than the quorum for the particular Committee. 2.3 Representation by Individuals No representative of any affiliated club shall be an elected member of: (i) the Board and the elected member of the Appeals committee 73

76 3. THE BOARD Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 3.1 Powers Subject to the provisions of the Rules of Incorporation, the Match Rules and these By-Laws and without prejudice to any resolution passed in a General Meeting and to the powers of the Council, the Board shall exercise a general control over the affairs of the VWCA, and in particular, shall: (a) investigate and report to Council all applications for membership and for affiliations of Associations and Clubs. (b) prepare fixtures for all matches for the approval of the Council. (c) discuss and act upon all correspondence and accounts. (d) have authority to deal with any matters requiring attention between meetings of the Council. (e) appoint representatives from their number to attend all meetings of Committees in an ex-officio capacity, between such committees and the Board. (f) take all reasonable steps to implement Council resolutions. (g) Place teams in grades highest to lowest according to standard. Wherever advisable/possible the Board shall promote two teams and demote two teams. (h) be responsible for the organisation of official tours, championships and other Special Events. (i) pay all accounts to meet all approved commitments of the VWCA. (j) recommend to Council the imposition of fines from time to time. (k) negotiate the purchase of the appropriate Insurance Cover for each season. (l) ratify the Advisor(s) for the VWCA panel of Umpires. (m) control, dispose of, extend or invest and direct the investment, of the assets and funds of the VWCA. (n) appoint special sub-committees as may be necessary. (o) approve the performance of such other duties as may from time to time be required for the proper management of Women s Cricket in Victoria. (p) appoint persons to act in specific roles. (q) employ or contract persons or companies to carry out specific duties on behalf of the Council. (r) periodically inspect all grounds before and during the season and advise clubs of the assessed standard of their pitch and if upgrading is recommended. (s) discuss and act on an application from a player re. special consideration for using a runner. To be considered an application conforming to the requirements of Match Rule 19.5 must be provided. (t) To deal with applications by current or former international and/or state open representatives to play in lower grades (grades as nominated by the Board) 74

77 4. PENNANT SECRETARY Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 4.1 The Pennant Secretary shall be elected in each year by the VWCA at the Annual General Meeting 4.2 Duties (a) Receive all correspondence regarding: (i) disputed clearance applications and eligibility permits (ii) disputes arising out of, or in connection with any matches (other than possible breaches requiring referral to the Disciplinary Committee) (iii) all umpires reports (b) Upon receipt of this correspondence the Pennant Secretary, in conjunction with the Club Administrator, shall convene a meeting to hear any such dispute. The committee hearing the dispute shall be known as the Pennant Committee and shall comprise the Pennant Secretary, the Match Result and Registration Secretary and one member of the Board. Should any of these people be a member of the club involved in the dispute they become ineligible and shall be replaced by another member of the Board. (c) Inform the Club Administrator, in writing, of the Pennant Committee s decision regarding disputes. The Club Administrator will then inform all parties concerned. (d) File all umpires reports and have them accessible at the request of the Council or the Board (e) Refer any matters in the umpires reports to the Club Administrator for further action as deemed appropriate by the Board. (f) Provide appropriate assistance to the Appeals Committee with respect to the resolution of disputes regarding clearances (g) In conjunction with the Match Results & Registration Secretary, shall determine percentages and correctly place teams in position at the termination of home and away matches, and report these positions to the Club Administrator. 4.3 The Pennant Secretary may verbally grant a permit or clearance approval in an emergency under By-law Emergency ground approval The Pennant Secretary may grant permission for a change of ground in an emergency under Match Rule 5.2 (b). 75

78 5. PENNANT COMMITTEE Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 5.1 Composition The Pennant Committee shall comprise the Pennant Secretary, Match Result & Registration Secretary and one member of the Board, appointed as required for each meeting 5.2 Duties (a) To deal with all disputes regarding clearances and eligibility permits (b) To settle all disputes arising out of or in connection with any matches (other than possible breaches requiring referral to the Disciplinary Committee) (c) To provide the appropriate assistance to the Appeals Committee with respect to the resolution of disputes regarding clearances. (d) To deal with applications for changes to match dates and format. (e) To approve/refuse clearance applications by current open age state squad members. 5.3 Appeals (a) An appeal against a decision of the Pennant Committee may be made to the Appeals Chairperson (c/- VWCA) within 7 days of receiving advice of that decision. A copy of the letter of Appeal must also be sent to the Pennant Secretary at the same time by the person or club making the appeal. The Pennant Secretary, on receipt of this letter, will send a copy of all correspondence and the reasons for making the decision to the Club Administrator within 5 days of receipt of this letter. The Club Administrator will forward this information to the Appeals Chairperson 6. APPEALS COMMITTEE 6.1 Com position (a) the President or Vice President (or if deemed necessary, the President shall appoint a person who must be a member of the VWCA) (b) one member of the Board, appointed as required for each appeal. (c) one elected member not being a member of Board or Pennant Committee, and who shall be known as the Appeals Chairperson. 6.2 Duties The Appeals Committee shall deal with: (i) appeals from either party against a decision of the Pennant Committee in regard to clearances and eligibility permits. (ii) appeals against decisions of the Pennant Committee in regard to match protests. (iii) appeals from affiliated clubs regarding the imposition of fines and penalties as outlined by the By-Laws. (iv) appeals from clubs against a decision of the Match Results and Registration Secretary/Board in regard to permit player nominations. 76

79 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 6.3 Referral Notification of an appeal must be made to the Appeals Chairperson (c/- VWCA) within 7 days of receiving advice of the decision which is to be appealed. 6.4 Procedures (a) The Club Administrator, after consulting with the Appeals Chairperson is to convene the meeting (if at all possible) within 10 days of receiving the appeal. The Appeals Chairperson is to invite all parties involved in the dispute to this meeting either in writing or by telephone. (b) The Appeals Chairperson is to advise the Club Administrator of the decision in writing within 5 days of hearing the appeal. The Club Administrator will then advise all parties, including the Pennant Secretary, or, if applicable, the Match Results and Registration Secretary, of the decision (c) The appeal outcome is to be reported to Council as part of the Board Report. (d) Minutes are to be kept by the Appeals Chairperson of all Appeals Committee proceedings. (e) Appeals against loss of points for late registration shall only be dealt with if the registration has been sent by certified or registered mail, faxed with proof of transmission or hand delivered (f) Any person using insulting language or displaying contemptuous behaviour either prior to, during or after an Appeals Committee hearing shall be reported to the Disciplinary Committee. (g) The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be final. 6.5 No Legal Representation will be permitted at meetings of the Appeals Committee 7. RULES COMMITTEE 7.1 Composition The Rules Committee will comprise a representative from the VWCUA, a representative from the Board and one elected member. 7.2 Duties (a) To recommend to the Board and Council amendments to Match Rules, By-laws or Rules of Incorporation. (b) To examine and advise Council on the merits of proposed changes to Match Rules, By-laws or Rules of Incorporation as proposed by members of the VWCA 77

80 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 8. DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE 8.1 Composition The Disciplinary Committees shall consist of five elected members. 8.2 Duties The committee shall consider all cases to it relating to breaches of Match Rules, breaches of the By-laws where not related to the administration of the VWCA and breaches of the Code of Conduct. 8.3 Referral (a) All complaints shall be referred to the Disciplinary Committee within 7 days from the date of the report for action at the request of: (i) the Council (ii) the Board (iii) the Pennant Committee (iv) the Umpires (v) the Appeals Committee (b) In the first instant, a verbal notification of a referral is to be lodged with the Club Administrator by telephone, within 24 hours of the complaint. Referrals shall be in writing and include adequate details and contact addresses and phone numbers if available. To expedite Disciplinary Committee meetings, all reports should be forwarded directly to the Disciplinary Committee Chairperson. If during a Disciplinary Committee meeting a complaint arises which was not listed on the initial referral, the Disciplinary Committee has the power to investigate that complaint/s and take any action deemed appropriate. 8.4 Reports by umpires resulting from complaints arising from matches In the case of complaints arising from matches, persons shall be considered under the jurisdiction of the Disciplinary Committee, from the time of arrival at the playing venue until the time of leaving the venue Reported Player May Elect to Forego Hearing and Accept Suspension A player against whom a charge has been brought may elect to have the charge determined without a hearing by the Disciplinary Committee and to accept a penalty of suspension from playing in one VWCA match Election Procedure An election to accept a penalty of suspension from playing in one VWCA match shall be lodged in writing with the Club Administrator not later than pm on the day after the Club Administrator has caused the reported person or the Club of the reported person to be notified that a charge has been laid against the reported person Umpires or Disciplinary Committee Chairman May Disallow Election If any or all of the reporting Umpires or Disciplinary Committee Chairman considers that the circumstances of the caution warrant a hearing of the charge the Club Administrator shall disallow the election. 78

81 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws Hearing of the Charge if Election Disallowed or if Election Not Lodged in Time If the notice of election is not lodged in the time frame stipulated in By Law the Disciplinary Committee shall hear and determine the charge. 8.5 (a) (b) (c) The Disciplinary Committee shall meet (wherever possible) within 14 days from the time of a report or a complaint being received by the Disciplinary Committee Chairperson. The Club Administrator shall notify all persons directly concerned and request their attendance and invite them to bring any evidence or witness which may assist the Disciplinary hearing. Notice by certified post will be considered sufficient notice. Any person correctly notified, that fails to attend a meeting of the Disciplinary Committee without reasonable cause, cannot participate in any VWCA sanctioned game until the case is heard. 8.6 The quorum for the Disciplinary Committee shall be three (3). Members of the Disciplinary Committee must absent themselves in the case of a conflict of interest whereby a committee member is from the same club as a person involved in the complaint. In the event of a quorum not being reached, the Board shall appoint one or more of its members to adjudicate for that hearing. 8.7 No legal representation will be permitted at meetings of the Disciplinary Committee, however under special circumstances, defendants may be allowed representation at the Disciplinary Committee s discretion. Any request for representation must be made in writing prior to the relevant Disciplinary Committee meeting and if the request is granted, that any other parties involved in the incident be advised and offered the opportunity to be represented also. 8.8 All Disciplinary meetings shall be held in camera with only witnesses and nominated representatives (as in By-law 8.7) being able to attend. 8.9 Procedures The evidence of the person making the complaint, the person against whom the complaint has been made, and other witnesses, shall be given in the presence of the person making the complaint and the person against whom the complaint has been made and shall be subject to cross-examination by the person making the complaint and the person against whom the complaint has been made and the Disciplinary Committee Where possible decisions shall be given at the conclusion of the hearing or by phone the following day and then forwarded in writing to the Club Administrator of the VWCA within 7 days of the hearing The Disciplinary Committee has the power to request all forms, Score Books, team lists or any other thing they deem necessary to assist the Committee (a) (b) There shall be no appeal against the decision of the Disciplinary Committee unless the appellant can show there is additional evidence that was normally not available at the time of the initial hearing. This appeal must be lodged with the Disciplinary Committee Chairperson with a copy to the Club Administrator of the VWCA within seven days of being advised of the 79

82 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws Disciplinary Committee s decision and the Chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee if satisfied of the nature of the additional evidence, shall decide if, when and where the Disciplinary Committee shall hear that appeal The Chairperson shall have a casting vote as well as a deliberate vote where necessary Any person using insulting language or displaying contemptuous behaviour either prior to, during or after a Disciplinary Committee meeting, or who gives false or misleading evidence may be dealt with under By-law Any person who attempts to influence any member of the Disciplinary Committee may be dealt with under By-law The Disciplinary Committee, subject to the By-laws, may by resolution: (a) (b) Expel an Affiliated Club, player or club official from the VWCA Suspend an Affiliated Club or player or club official from membership of the VWCA for a specified period or specific number of matches, and may in consider in that suspension, in addition to home and away matches, finals, official VWCA Tournaments, State Matches, National Matches or combination thereof. (c) Fine an Affiliated Club, or player, or club official A resolution of the Disciplinary Committee under sub-clause 8.9.8: (a) Takes effect immediately in the case of an expulsion or fine, and from the persons next match in the case of a suspension (b) Where the Affiliated Club or player exercises a right of appeal to the Disciplinary Committee within seven days of being advised of the Disciplinary Committee s decision, the resolution does not take effect unless this Committee confirms the resolution in accordance with this clause after hearing the appeal. (c) Where the Disciplinary Committee passes a resolution under sub-clause 8.9.8, the Disciplinary Committee shall, as soon as practicable, cause to be served on the Affiliated Club or player or club official a notice in writing (i) setting out the resolution of the Disciplinary Committee and the grounds on which it is based (ii) notice by certified mail will be considered sufficient notice (iii) details of the resolution must also be sent to the Club Administrator of the VWCA, Match Result and Registration Secretary and the body who referred the complaint 80

83 9. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 9.1 Procedures (a) At the first meeting of members of a committee (other than the Board) held after the Annual General Meeting of the VWCA the members of such committees shall elect a chairperson for the ensuing season. (b) In the absence of the Chairperson from any meeting of a committee, a Chairperson shall be elected from the members present. (c) Each committee shall meet at such time and place as each committee may from time to time determine. (d) Special meetings of a committee may be summoned by the Chairperson on her/his own account or at the request of any two members. (e) Should any member of the Board miss two consecutive meetings of the committee without reasonable excuse, that person shall cease to be a member thereof. Should a replacement be necessary it shall be treated as a Casual Vacancy. (f) All Committees will report to the Board 9.2 Voting (a) On all VWCA Committees (except the Board) elected members shall have one vote, except in the event of an equality of votes where the Chairperson will have a casting vote. (b) Persons chairing meetings by virtue of their ex-officio capacity shall only have a casting vote. (c) (i) On the Board each Officer of the VWCA and each elected member shall have one vote except in the event of an equality of votes where the Chairperson will have a casting vote. (ii) Only a maximum of two representatives from the same affiliated club can vote on the Board except in the event of an equality of votes where the Chairperson will have a casting vote. 10. VICE PRESIDENTS 10.1 Composition There shall be no more than three (3) Vice-Presidents 10.2 Seniority The seniority of the Vice Presidents shall be determined by the number of years they have held this office. If no order of seniority can be established this will be decided by vote. 81

84 11. CLUB ADMINISTRATOR Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 11.1 Duties The Club Administrator shall be responsible for: (a) The custody of the papers belonging to the VWCA including cheque book, bank books and books of accounts (b) Carrying out all directions delegated to her/him by the VWCA, Board, and Council. (c) Presenting the next meeting of Board copies of all minutes, correspondence and copies of letters written by her/him on behalf of the VWCA (d) Writing for VWCA on all official matters. (e) Preparing in conjunction with the President, the Annual Report of the VWCA. (f) Such other duties as Council or Board may decide. (g) Making all payments exceeding ten dollars by cheque. (h) Ensuring that each cheque is signed by any two of the following President, Club Administrator, a Vice President (i) Seeking Board approval before making any payment exceeding $200 unless the amount is for a commitment already approved by Board. (j) Advising clubs as may be required by Council, of any outstanding monies owing to the VWCA. (k) Preparing the accounts of the VWCA up to the 30 th of June in each year for audit by a qualified auditor (l) Resolve any disputes arising from the submission of results to the Competition Management System in conjunction with the Match Result and Registration Secretary Expenses The Club Administrator shall sign an employment agreement which shall include details of remuneration and expenditures. 82

85 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 12. MATCH RESULT AND REGISTRATION SECRETARY 12.1 Duties Duties of the Match Result and Registration Secretary shall be: (a) To keep a register in which registration of VWCA members are recorded and to have this register accessible at the request of Council, Board or the Club Administrator. (b) To inform the Council and the clubs concerned playing unregistered players (c) To receive Match results and record them in a register designed for this purpose. (d) To determine whether match results have been achieved in accordance with the Match Rules and, if not, to make any appropriate amendments to the result. (e) To inform the Council of teams not reporting match results (f) To present the total points of all teams at each Council meeting (g) To determine percentages, with the Pennant Secretary and correctly place teams in position at the end of the home and away matches. (h) To notify secretaries (or nominated representatives) of clubs in the Final Four in each grade by Wednesday following the termination of the last home and away match. (i) To report to the Board. (j) To review players nominated by CV Premier First Clubs as eligible to represent a lower grade club when an alignment has occurred between two clubs according to By-Law 20 Permit System, and refer these names to the Board for ratification. (k) Resolve any disputes arising from the submission of results to the Competition Management System in conjunction with the Club Administrator The Match Result & Registration Secretary may verbally grant a permit or clearance approval in an emergency under By-law The Match Results and Registration Secretary may verbally grant a permit for a player from a CV Premier Firsts Club to play with its aligned lower grade club according to By-Law DELEGATE TO CRICKET VICTORIA (a) A member of the VWCA Board shall be the VWCA delegate to Cricket Victoria. (b) The VWCA Delegate (or in his/her absence, a nominated delegate from the Board) shall: (i) attend meetings of Cricket Victoria (ii) present any formal motions on behalf of the VWCA (iii) present a written report to the Board after Cricket Victoria meetings. 83

86 14. UMPIRES ADVISOR (S) Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 14.1 Appointment The Umpires Advisor shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendation of the Victorian Women s Cricket Umpires Association 14.2 Duties The duties of the Umpires Advisor shall be: (i) To examine and assess Umpire performance reports (ii) To attend meetings of the Umpires Association and instruct on Laws, Rules and technique. (iii) To consult with and advise individual Umpires on matters requiring clarification. (iv) To liaise with the Pennant Secretary on specific complaints or such other matters as may be necessary. (v) To liaise with the Club Administrator regarding appointment of Umpires to VWCA matches (vi) Other duties as specified by the Board. 15. AD HOC APPOINTMENTS The Council and the Board shall have the power to appoint other officials of the VWCA as the need arises. 16. MEETINGS 16.1 Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the VWCA shall be held during the first fortnight in August Council Meetings (a) Council meetings shall be held in September, February and May. (b) A Special Council meeting additional to the scheduled Council meetings maybe called, if required, as outlined in the Rules Of Incorporation Attendance If any delegate member of the VWCA shall be absent from three consecutive meetings of the Council without consent of the Council, her/his membership of the Council may cease if so decided by Council 16.4 Replacement of Delegate In such case the Council may request an Office Bearer of the affiliated club to nominate, in writing, another delegate in her/his stead and such nominee, if approved by Council shall become a member of Council 84

87 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 16.5 Proxy If a delegate cannot attend a Council Meeting she/he may appoint a proxy. Each proxy delegate must hand the Club Administrator a letter at the start of the meeting advising of her/his proxy status Fine for non attendance (a) Any affiliated club not represented by a delegate or proxy at any Council meeting shall be fined fifty dollars ($50.00) (b) Affiliated Associations will be encouraged to send a delegate wherever possible or appoint an observer to attend Casual Vacancies (a) In the event of any vacancy occurring in any office or committee, such vacancy shall be filled by the Council and the chosen member shall hold that office for the balance of the then current term. (b) A vacancy which exists after the AGM will be notified to council with the minutes of that meeting. Any nominations are to be received by the Club Administrator within 7 days of the next Council meeting and any voting required will take place at that meeting 17. AFFILIATION/MEMBERSHIP 17.1 Affiliation & Fee (a) The Council will annually ratify the Board s recommendation of the amount to be paid as the Affiliation Fee at the May Council meeting. (b) By the 31 st of July each year each club wishing to be affiliated for the coming season, must complete an affiliation form and pay such annual fee set as per By-Law 17.1 (a). (c) New teams admitted to the VWCA after the AGM must pay their affiliation fee immediately upon being accepted by the Council. (d) By the 30 th of October an Association wishing to be affiliated for the coming season, must complete an affiliation form and pay such annual fee set as per By-Law 17.1 (a). (e) Each new club or Association on first joining the VWCA shall be given a copy of the Rules of Incorporation, By-Laws and Match Rules of the VWCA. Any applications for admission by a new club or Association shall contain the consent of the new member to be bound by these documents Procedure (a) New Clubs and clubs seeking re-admission Applications for admission by a new club, or readmission by a former club must meet the following criteria: (i) Submission of an Application for Membership form containing names and addresses of fourteen (14) players. No more than four (4) of these players may be from any one club presently affiliated with the VWCA without consultation and approval of the Board. (ii) Attendance at a meeting, if requested by the Board, of no less than ten (10) of the players named 85

88 (b) Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws All Clubs To become an Affiliated Club a club must: (i) complete the appropriate application procedure as set out in the By-Laws of the VWCA. (ii) be formally accepted by the VWCA, and (iii) pay any fees due and payable as stipulated by the VWCA Insurance (a) As a condition of affiliation, each club shall take out an insurance policy as arranged or otherwise approved by the VWCA Board. (b) If a club arranges its own policy, it must provide documentary evidence of such a policy at the time of affiliation. In addition, documentary evidence must be provided to the VWCA within seven (7) days of any subsequent renewal. (c) The Board shall from time to time review the conditions and benefits of the VWCA s insurance arrangements Club and Affiliated Association Responsibilities: Clubs and Affiliated Associations are responsible for: (i) the compliance of their members with the Rules and By-Laws and Policies of the VWCA. (ii) the behaviour of their players, coaches and spectators. the condition of their playing fields and equipment. (iii) 18. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE 18.1 Playing Members (a) All players in every match must be: (i) Current financial members of the club they represent. Former International and/or State open representatives must be granted prior approval by the Pennant Committee before they may compete in lower grades (grades as nominated by the Board). A written application, which must set out in detail the reason for seeking such approval, must be received by the Club Administrator no later than the Wednesday preceding the first match for which approval is sought (ii) registered with the VWCA as described in sections (c & d) below (b) No player shall be a registered player of any other competitive women s cricket association except as allowed for in By Law (c) All players All players must be registered via MyCricket no later than midday Monday following the first match of the season in which each player is involved. 86

89 (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws New Players Any new players, or players being cleared from other clubs who have been granted a clearance or permit: Player Registration DEADLINE PENALTY Players must be registered by assignment to a Club 12 Midday on the Monday following the first match in which a player played, or was named to play Twenty dollars ($20.00) and any points gained in the match. No money need accompany any submission of a player s name for registration as the VWCA Affiliation & Registration fee each season covers all registrations submitted for the one club. Any team failing to register any player in accordance with sub-clause (c) or (d) will be fined twenty dollars ($20.00) and lose any points gained in the match in which it played unregistered players. However, its opponents will not gain the points forfeited. Each season any non playing club members may become registered members of the VWCA by submission of their name to the Club Administrator. All delegate members of the VWCA must be registered as a member of a club. Players with monies outstanding to the VWCA after the AGM will be ineligible to be registered for the forthcoming season until such monies are paid Individual Members (a) Natural persons, not being members of an affiliated club, wishing to apply for Individual Membership of the VWCA must apply in writing to the Club Administrator. (b) The name of each applicant will be submitted to the Annual General Meeting or a scheduled meeting of Council which shall decide whether to admit the applicant. The annual fee for individual Membership will be $2.20(inc GST) which must be paid immediately upon acceptance by the meeting. (c) Individual Membership will normally be granted to those applicants who have previously been affiliated members of the VWCA but who no longer are members of an affiliated club. (d) Individual members will be eligible to stand for office but shall not be automatically members of the council or voting members of the VWCA Life Members (a) Nominations for Life Membership outlining the special services to the VWCA shall be submitted to the VWCA by 30 th March each year. (b) Life Member nominations shall be ratified at the Annual General Meeting Honorary Members Honorary members may be appointed by Council or the Board from time to time to fulfil a specific role for a specific period 18.5 Timing No registrations will be accepted after the March Board meeting. 87

90 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 18.6 Rights (a) Registered members of clubs (playing or non-playing) and individual members of the VWCA may stand for election. (b) Only delegate members and persons appointed to an office and Life Members are members of the Council and VWCA. 19. CLEARANCES AND PERMITS 19.1 Inter Association Permits/Clearances (a) Visitors from Other Countries (Permit) Visitors from other countries may be given permission to play in competition matches in Victoria if the Board unanimously agrees (b) Other States A player who is or has been a registered member of an interstate cricket association must fulfil the requirements of a clearance as outlined in By-Law Requirements (a) All players who have been registered players with any club must have a duly certified clearance form in order to be cleared from that club. (b) Any player, whether registered or not, who has not played in a match in the last two seasons may play with any club without a clearance form. (c) Any player having played four matches with her club in one season, shall not request a clearance from the club in the same season unless under exceptional circumstances and cannot request a clearance after 31 st of December. Any such clearance and the subsequent registration must be approved by the Pennant Committee. (d) No player may request a clearance between the end of the home and away matches and 30 th June (inclusive) in any year. (e) Any team naming a player on the team list who has not obtained a completed clearance form will be fined ($10.00) and lose any points gained in the match, protest being unnecessary by the opposing team. However, the opposing team will not gain the points lost. (f) Approval of a clearance for current Open Age State Squad player (excluding rookies) is by the Pennant Committee (g) Clearance procedure (i) The player s new club must request a clearance via MyCricket. (ii) The player s old club will receive notification of the clearance request via and must action the request as per By-Law 19.4 (iii) The VWCA Club Administrator will either approve the clearance request or refer the matter to the Pennant Committee. (h) A player must not play with her intended club until notified of her clearance approval by the VWCA Club Administrator or Match Results & Registration Secretary (i) The rules in regard to clearing players from one club to another, or one team to another team or the same club in the same grade, shall be taken to commence at the beginning of each season, each season being unto itself. 88

91 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 19.3 Disbanded Clubs A member of a disbanded club must apply to the Match Results & Registration Secretary for a permit to play with another club. Her share (10%) of any money owing to the VWCA by the disbanded club must be paid before any permission is granted Clearance Procedure (a) Any player desiring a clearance from the club she is registered with must: (i) comply with that club s rules. (ii) keep a copy of her application (b) The club must grant or refuse the application and give written notification to the player regarding that decision within 10 days of receipt of the application Granted It is the responsibility of the player to forward the application to the Match Results & Registration Secretary. The completed form must be lodged with the Match Results & Registration Secretary who will advise the player that her clearance has been approved Non Granting by Club (a) If the club the player wishes to leave fails to act in accordance with By law 19.4 (b) within 10 days, the player may forward a copy of her clearance application to the Match Results & Registration Secretary. (b) If the club refuses a clearance, reasons for refusing the clearance should be forwarded in writing to the player. The player, on receipt of refusal, may then send a copy of the application and the club s letter to the Match Results & Registration Secretary. (c) The Match Results & Registration Secretary shall investigate the application which has been refused or not acted upon within 10 days and present all information to the Pennant Committee at the next meeting or within 7 days whichever shall be sooner (d) Pennant Committee is to advise all parties of their decision in writing within 5 days of that meeting 19.7 Appeals against Pennant Committee Decisions (a) Unless an appeal is lodged by either party within 7 days of notification of the decision, the decision shall stand (b) Any appeal by either party must be received by the Appeals Chairperson within 7 days of notification of the Pennant Committee s decision. A copy of the letter of Appeal must also be sent to the Pennant Secretary at the same time by the person or club making the appeal. (c) In the case of an appeal the player may not play in any further match until the appeal has been settled. (d) The appeal will be dealt with by the Appeals Committee where all parties involved in the dispute will be asked to attend a meeting of this committee. (e) This meeting must be held (if at all possible) within 10 days of the receipt of the written appeal letter. (f) All correspondence in an appeal against non-granting of clearance must be sent by registered mail or delivered by hand, in which case a receipt must be obtained 89

92 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 19.8 Emergency Clearance Approval The Match Results & Registration Secretary or the Pennant Secretary has power to verbally grant clearance or permit approval in emergency, but such clearances or permits shall not be valid unless the player forwards the clearance or permit application to the Match Results & Registration Secretary to be received within 5 days of verbal approval being given. Note: if post marked prior to the due date the form shall be accepted 19.9 Permits for Multi Team Clubs (a) Clubs fielding more than one team may register all players together as a club for the ensuing season. Any player can be called upon by a team of her Club in any grade of cricket for the Home and Away Matches excluding semi-finals and finals matches. (b) Clubs fielding more than one side in the same grade, except where they are in different zones, shall have these sides styled No. 1 and No. 2 side and the above rule shall apply as if the said sides were in different grades, except that any player can be called upon by Side 1 or Side 2 of her club until she has either batted or bowled in 3 matches with either Side 1 or Side 2. She then becomes a playing member of that side and cannot play with the other side without permission from the Pennant Secretary or Match Result & Registration Secretary (c) A player is not permitted to be named in more than one game in any round, i.e. play for Team 1 on Saturday and Team 2 on Sunday except in CV Premier Firsts when CV Premier Firsts are drawn to play 2 games on the same weekend, and except as allowed for in Match Rule Eligibility for Semi-Finals and Finals (a) For all grades A player must have represented her club in at least 3 matches during the season to be eligible for Semi-Final matches but the Pennant Committee may grant an eligibility permit (where 3 matches have not been played) in order to avoid teams being short of players for Semi-Final and Final matches. (b) At the end of Home and Away matches a player that has played more than half of the number of matches fixtured in a higher grade of cricket becomes a member of that team, and cannot transfer, back to a lower grade without a permit from the Pennant Secretary or Match Result & Registration Secretary. Note: Any matches played in a higher grade, as a representative player replacement (as per Match Rule 9) shall not be included in the calculation of qualification. (c) If a Club has more than one team in consecutive grades playing in semi-finals and final matches, players may represent their Club in any designated team. Once a team has been eliminated from finals then the normal Home and Away qualifications apply for that club. (d) Under no circumstances will such a permit be granted to a team that has eleven players available who have played the required number of matches during the season. 90

93 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws Eligibility for First Round after Christmas After the Christmas break where Grades commence playing on different dates, the following eligibility to play will follow for clubs with two or more teams when the higher grade starts back on a later date. (i) Players who have played the majority of games prior to Christmas in this higher grade cannot play in a lower grade in this round without permission from the Match Result & Registration Secretary. (ii) The Match Result & Registration Secretary may grant an eligibility permit in order to avoid teams being short of players for the game. (iii) Under no circumstances will such a permit be granted to a team which has eleven eligible players who are available to play Eligibility for Senior State representatives playing in grades lower than Premier Seconds Members of the Victoria Spirit Squad (excluding rookies) are only permitted to play in Premier Firsts and Premier Seconds grades, unless granted permission to participate in other grades by the VWCA Board in exceptional circumstances. A written application, which must set out in detail the reason for seeking such approval, must be received by the Club Administrator no later than the Wednesday preceding the first match for which approval is sought 20. INTERCLUB PERMIT SYSTEM 20.1 Clubs competing in grades lower than CV Premier Firsts shall be allowed to align themselves with a CV Premier Firsts Club. The CV Premier Firsts club shall not have teams in the same grade as the lower grade club. A written request from the lower grade club shall be submitted to the Club Administrator no later than September 10 each season Players from the lower grade club shall be permitted to play for their aligned CV Premier Firsts club during a season without requiring a clearance 20.3 Players from the CV Premier Firsts club shall be permitted to play for the lower grade club during the season without requiring a clearance 20.4 Nomination of Players (i) Prior to the commencement of the season the CV Premier Firsts club shall nominate players to be eligible to represent the lower grade club with which they have become aligned (ii) The Match Result and Registration Secretary shall review these nominations and shall refer the names to the Board for ratification. Should any player from the CV Premier Firsts Club not be approved to play for the aligned lower grade club the Club Administrator shall inform the club in writing within 3 days of the Board meeting. Unless an appeal is lodged by a club within 7 days of notification, the decision shall stand. (iii) Players that register with the CV Premier Firsts club during the season can receive a verbal permit from the Match Results and Registration Secretary to be eligible to represent the lower grade club and which shall be ratified by the 91

94 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws Board according to By-Law 20.4 (ii) at the next Board Meeting. (iv) In the case of an appeal the player may not play in any lower grade match until the appeal has been settled. (v) Any appeal must be received by the Appeal s Chairperson within 7 days of notification of the Board s decision. A copy of the letter of Appeal must also be sent to the Club Administrator at the same time by the club making the appeal. (vi) The appeal will be dealt with by the Appeals Committee where a representative of the Club involved in the dispute will be asked to attend a meeting of this committee. (vii) This meeting must be held (if at all possible) within 10 days of the receipt of the written appeal letter. (viii) All correspondence in an appeal must be sent by registered mail or delivered by hand, in which case a receipt must be obtained If at the end of the home and Away matches, a player (from either the CV Premier Firsts or lower grade club) has played more than half the number of matches fixtured in a higher grade of cricket she then becomes a member of that team and cannot transfer back to a lower grade without a permit from the Pennant Secretary or Match Results and Registration Secretary. 92

95 21. MATCH RESULTS Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 21.1 Submission of Results (a) Following the completion of a match, both the Home team and Away team captains shall sign the score book of the opposition team, once the score book has been completely filled out and has been deemed to be a correct account of the match. Each captain shall sign her name and print her name next to the signature. Each captain shall also write down the date of the match and the result of the match. (b) Grade Deadline PENALTY for missing deadline Premier Firsts Home Team: Match result, summary scores and home and away team scorecards Away team: Select team in MyCricket Confirm or dispute result 7pm on match day Prior to start of match 12 midday on Tuesday Ten dollars ($10.00) Premier Seconds Home Team: Match result, summary scores and own scorecards Away team: Own scorecards Confirm or dispute result One Day Competition Home Team: Match result, summary scores and own scorecards Away team: Own scorecards Confirm or dispute result 12 midnight on match day 12 midnight on Sunday 12 midday on Tuesday 12 midnight on Monday 12 midday on Tuesday 12 midday on Tuesday Ten dollars ($10.00) Ten dollars ($10.00) (c) (d) Where a match result or the batting figures, bowling figures or any catches, stumpings or run-outs are in dispute the Club Administrator will notify the affected Clubs. A copy of the signed score sheet from each club is to be submitted by fax or post within 48 hours of being notified. The Club Administrator will resolve the dispute in consultation with the Match Result and Registration Secretary and will notify the clubs of the resolution of the dispute If a team receives a forfeit or its second or third bye it is responsible for listing the players who would have played in this match on the Competition Management System, but a players list for the opposition is not required. In the case of a washout, both teams are responsible for a players list of their own team on the Competition Management System. Note: Do not list players who were named in other teams for the Club in the same round. 93

96 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 21.2 Newspaper Results (a) The home team playing Saturday or Sunday is responsible for phoning in results before 7.00pm on the day of play. (b) The Penalty for failing to phone in these results is ten dollars ($10.00) 21.3 Submission of Umpire s Report (a) Home Captains are responsible for forwarding a report on the Umpire(s) to the Club Administrator. The report must be on the official Umpire Report Form. (b) If the Captain of either side fails to sign the Umpire s Report, the team failing to provide a signature shall be fined ten dollars ($10.00). (c) Umpire s Report forms can either be faxed or sent by mail to the Club Administrator. Forms must be received at the latest, by 4.00pm on the Tuesday following completion of the match. The Club Administrator will then forward the Umpire s Report forms to the Umpires Advisor. If postmarked prior to the Tuesday forms shall be accepted. The Penalty for late submission of Umpire s Report is ten dollars ($10.00) (d) If the second week of a two day match is washed out or forfeited it is the responsibility of both teams to forward an Umpire s Report Form. Method of submission of these forms as per By-Law Under these circumstances either team failing to forward its Umpire s Report Form shall be fined ten dollars ($10). 94

97 22. FINES AND PENALTIES Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 22.1 Fines Fines will be imposed by the Council for the following: INDISCRETION Fine (i) withdrawal of a team after the fixtures have been Affiliation Fee committed to print (ii) (a) forfeit of match (all grades except CV Premier Firsts) Unless at least four (4) hours notice prior to the scheduled starting time of the match is given $ Umpire s Fee to the opposing team and appointed Umpire(s) (b) forfeit of match at any time $100 + Umpire s Fee (CV Premier Firsts only) (iii) Absence of delegate or proxy from Council $50.00 each occurrence meetings or Club representative from scheduled meetings (iv) Late submission of Player registration $20.00 (as per By Law 18.1) (v) Late submission of Match Results $20.00 each occurrence (as per By Law 21.1) (vi) Late submission or non receipt of umpires reports $10.00 each occurrence (vii) Late or non phoning of results by the home team $10.00 each occurrence to the Score Hotline (viii) Late payment of fines imposed $10.00 per week after each Council meeting (ix) Application of Match Rule 4.6 (c), minimum $20.00 per over overs not bowled in Semi Final or Final (x) Naming a player on a team list who does not have $10.00 each occurrence a completed clearance form. [By-Law 19.2 (e)] (xi) incorrect use of covers [Match Rule 5.5 (e)] Up to $100 (xii) Other fines as imposed by Council 95

98 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 22.2 Penalties Penalties are imposed for the following: INDISCRETION (i) Late submission of Player registration (as per By Law 18.1) (ii) Naming a player on a team list who does not have a completed clearance form. [By-Law 19.2 (e)] (iii) Application of Match Rule 4.2 (a) a player not on a team list participating in the match. (iv) Application of Match Rule 4.6 (c), minimum overs not bowled, home and away matches PENALTY Any points gained by that team in the match. Note: The opposition will not gain the points lost. Any points gained by that team in the match. Note: The opposition will not gain the points lost. Any points gained by that team in the match. Note: The opposition will not gain the points lost. 0.2 Premiership Points 22.3 Deadline for Payment and Penalties incurred (a) Any club or person owing money to the VWCA from before the previous AGM will be ineligible to affiliate for the new season or take part in matches until all monies owing and current affiliation fees are paid. (b) Date of payment of all fines and penalties shall be postmarked date of the envelope containing payment or the date received. (c) All monies owing the VWCA as from the AGM are payable as follows: MONIES OWED PENALTY (i) Affiliation due by 31 st July each year $100 penalty if affiliation submitted after 31 st July. Non acceptance of Affiliation if submitted after 15 th August for current clubs. (iii) Fines imposed under By-Law 22.1 are due for payment on the date specified on the invoice As prescribed in By-Law 22.1(viii) - $10.00 for each week that payment is late (iv) Monies owed by individual club members to the VWCA will be paid in accordance with the Board s Stipulation The Individual club member is ineligible to play for any VWCA Team or participate in any VWCA Squad commencing from the date payment was due until payment has been made. (d) (e) (f) A list of monies owing to the VWCA for fines and penalties will be distributed with the minutes of each Council Meeting. Any fines incurred at or after the February Council Meeting must be paid by the due date specified on the invoice No member of a club or individual owing money to the VWCA may vote at the AGM or stand for election. 96

99 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 22.4 Eligibility for Semi Finals (a) All fines and penalties owing to the VWCA invoiced to clubs by 31 January and outstanding accounts forwarded by the Club Administrator will be payable no later than the February Council Meeting. Failure to pay these accounts will result in a Club being ineligible to play in any Semi Final matches (b) Unfinancial teams shall forfeit Semi Final matches. The opposing team, providing it is financial, shall progress into the Final Disbanded Clubs Members of disbanded clubs must pay 10% of what the disbanded club owes to the VWCA before permission will be granted to play with another club. Refer By-Law Appeal of Fines and Penalties Notification of an appeal against the imposition of fines and penalties must be made in writing to the Appeals Chairperson (c/o VWCA) within seven (7) days of advice of the fine or penalty. 23. SEMI-FINAL / FINAL MATCHES 23.1 Semi-Finals (a) The Match shall be played at a ground provided by the team which finished in the higher position on the ladder at the conclusion of the season s Home and Away matches, subject to the approval of the Pennant Secretary. (b) Both teams shall be responsible for sharing the duties of preparing the ground for each day s play Finals (a) Finals Match (CV Premier Firsts and Premier Seconds) to be played on grounds to be booked and named by the Club Administrator as the most appropriate ground available, whether these grounds are neutral or not. In all other grades the Final will be played on the Home ground, or a ground provided by the team which finished higher on the ladder than its opponent at the conclusion of the Home and Away games subject to approval of the Pennant Secretary. Should the team that finished higher on the ladder be unable to provide a ground, the opportunity will given to its finals opponent to provide a ground. An emergency ground shall be booked and kept available for finals matches if required. (Subject to approval of the Pennant Secretary) (b) Both teams shall be responsible for sharing the duties of preparing the ground for each day s play Women s Cricket World Cup In a season where the Women s Cricket World Cup is played in Australia, Semi Final and Finals matches for all grades will be played on the most appropriate ground available, whether these grounds are neutral or not. 97

100 Victorian Women s Cricket Association By-Laws 24. AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS During the Season The By-Laws can only be deleted, amended or added to for the betterment and convenience of the VWCA. Notice of motion regarding these deletions or amendments must be sent to all members of the council 14 days before the meeting at which the changes will be considered. 98

101 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES 1. The name of the incorporated association is Victorian Women s Cricket VWCA Incorporated (in these rules called the VWCA ) In these rules, unless the contrary intention appears:- Council means the controlling body of the VWCA Board means the committee of management of the VWCA Financial Year means the year ending on 30 June General Meeting means a meeting of the members of the VWCA Member is a member in accordance with Rules 3, 4, 5 & 6. Affiliated Club is a member in accordance with Rule 3 Delegate Member is a member appointed in accordance with Rule 5.1 and is to represent the Affiliated Club/Association at Council Meetings Individual Member is a member in accordance with Rule 5.3 The Regulations mean Regulations under the Act The By-Laws means the By-Laws of the VWCA The Act means the Association s Incorporation Act In these rules, a reference to the Executive Officer of the VWCA is a reference - a. where a person holds office under these rules as Executive Officer of the VWCA - to that person; and b. in any other case, to the public officer of the VWCA. 2.3 Words or expressions contained in these rules shall be interpreted in accordance with provisions of the Acts Interpretation Act 1958 and the Act as in force from time to time. QUALIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP 3. Affiliated Clubs The VWCA may grant affiliation in the manner prescribed in the By-Laws to cricket clubs wishing to play in the VWCA s competition. 4. Affiliated Associations 4.1 The VWCA may grant membership in the manner prescribed hereunder to one representative of each affiliated Women s Cricket Association playing within Victoria. 5. Members 5.1 A Natural person who: a. is a member of an Affiliated Club and/or Affiliated Association, b. has paid the fees stipulated by the VWCA, and c. has been nominated by an Affiliated Club or Association in the prescribed manner as set out in the By-Laws becomes a delegate member of the VWCA. 99

102 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES 5.2 A Natural person who a. is a member of an Affiliated Club and/or Affiliated Association, b. has paid the fees stipulated by the VWCA, and c. has been elected as an office bearer or officer of the VWCA in the prescribed manner becomes a member of the VWCA. 5.3 Natural persons not being members of Affiliated Clubs may apply for Individual Membership of the VWCA by a. applying in writing to the Executive Officer of the VWCA b. completing the required Application Form, and c. Paying the prescribed fees, and d. being accepted by the Council for membership of the VWCA. 5.4 A person who is not a member of the VWCA at the time of the incorporation of the VWCA (or who was such a member at that time but has ceased to be a member) shall not be admitted to membership unless she/he applies as provided in Rule 5 (1) or (3) above. 6. Life Members The Council may a. nominate Honorary Life Members of the VWCA in consideration of special services rendered to the VWCA, such nominations to be bought before the Annual General Meeting of members, which alone shall have the power of electing Honorary Life Members. b. elect Honorary Members as it sees fit, c. Honorary Life Members shall be entitled to all privileges conferred by these rules upon members. 7. Applications as Affiliated Clubs & Affiliated Associations 7.1 An application for membership of a club or Association: a. shall be in writing on the Application for Membership Form b. shall be lodged with the Executive Officer of the VWCA or her designated deputy. 7.2 As soon as is practicable after the receipt of an application the Executive Officer shall refer the application to the Council. 7.3 Upon an application being referred to Council, the Council shall determine whether to approve or to reject the application in accordance with the By-Laws. 100

103 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES 8. Affiliation and Registration Fees 8.1 The annual Affiliation and Registration Fees shall be: a. determined by the Council from time to time, b. due and payable by the date stipulated by the Council. 9. Register of Members The Executive Officer or her/his designated representative shall keep and maintain a register of affiliated, life, individual and Honorary members in which shall be entered the full name of the body to which she/he belongs, address and date of entry of each member and the register shall be available for inspection by members at the address of the a Public Officer or her/his designated representative. 10. Cessation of Membership A right, privilege or obligation of a member: a. shall cease upon non renewal of membership b. is not capable of being transferred or transmitted except in the case of delegate members, c. terminates upon cessation of the membership whether by death or resignation or otherwise, d. shall cease upon expulsion under the provisions of Rule 11.1 (a) below. 11. Expulsion, suspension or fining of members 11.1 Subject to these rules, if the Board is of the opinion that a member has refused or neglected to comply with the Rules, or has been guilty of conduct unbecoming a member or prejudicial to the interests of the VWCA, the Board may by resolution: a. fine that member; or b. Suspend that member from membership of the VWCA for a specified period or specific number of matches, and may consider in that suspension, in addition to home and away matches, Finals, official VWCA Tournaments, State Matches, National Matches or combination thereof, or c. expel that member from the VWCA 11.2 A resolution of the Board under sub-clause (11.1) does not take effect unless: a. at a meeting held in accordance with sub-rule (11.3), the Board confirms the resolution; and b. if the member exercises a right of appeal to the Council under this rule, the Council confirms the resolution in accordance with this rule A meeting of the Board to confirm or revoke a resolution passed under sub-rule (11.1) must be held not earlier than 14 days, and not later than 28 days, after notice has been given to the member in accordance with sub-rule (11.4). 101

104 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES 11.4 For the purposes of giving notice in accordance with sub-rule (11.3), the Executive Officer must, as soon as practicable, cause to be given to the member a written notice: a. setting out the resolution of the Board and the grounds on b. which it is based; and c. stating that the member, or his or her representative, may address the Board at a meeting to be held not earlier than 14 days and not later than 28 days after the notice has been given to that member; and d. stating the date, place and time of that meeting; and e. informing the member that he or she may do one or both of the following: i. attend that meeting; ii. give to the Board before the date of that meeting a written statement seeking the revocation of the resolution; f. informing the member that, if at that meeting, the Board confirms the resolution, he or she may not later than 48 hours after that meeting, give the Executive Officer a notice to the effect that he or she wishes to appeal to the Council in general against the resolution At a meeting of the Board to confirm or revoke a resolution passed under subrule (11.1), the Board must: a. give the member, or his or her representative, an opportunity to be heard; and b. give due consideration to any written statement submitted by the member; and c. determine by resolution whether to confirm or, to revoke the resolution If at the meeting of the Board, the Board confirms the resolution, the member may, not later than 48 hours after that meeting, give the Executive Officer a notice to the effect that he or she wishes to appeal to the Council in general meeting against the resolution If the Executive Officer receives a notice under sub-rule (11.6), he or she must notify the Board and the Board must convene a general meeting of the VWCA to be held within 21 days after the date on which the Executive Officer received the notice At a general meeting of the VWCA convened under sub-rule (11.7): a. no business other than the question of the appeal may be conducted; and b. the Board may place before the meeting details of the grounds for the resolution and the reasons for the passing of the resolution; and c. the member, or his or her representative, must be given an opportunity to be heard; and d. the members present must vote by secret ballot on the question whether the resolution should be confirmed or revoked. 102

105 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES 11.9 A resolution is confirmed if, at the general meeting, not less than two-thirds of the members vote in person, or by proxy, in favour of the resolution. In any other case, the resolution is revoked. 12. Grievance Procedure (as per Model Rules) 12.1 The grievance procedure set out in this rule applies to disputes under these Rules between: a. a member and another member; or b. a member and the VWCA 12.2 The parties to the dispute must meet and discuss the matter in dispute, and, if possible, resolve the dispute within 14 days after the dispute comes to the attention of all of the parties If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute at the meeting, or if a party fails to attend that meeting, then the parties must, within 1 0 days, hold a meeting in the presence of a mediator The mediator must be: a. a person chosen by agreement between the parties; or b. in the absence of agreement: i. in the case of a dispute between a member and another member, a person appointed by the committee of the VWCA; or ii. in the case of a dispute between a member and the VWCA, a person who is a mediator appointed or employed by the Dispute Settlement Centre or Victoria (Department of Justice) A member of the VWCA can be a mediator The mediator cannot be a member who is a party to the dispute The parties to the dispute must, in good faith, attempt to settle the dispute by mediation 12.8 The mediator, in conducting the mediation, must: a. give the parties to the mediation process every opportunity to be heard; and b. allow due consideration by all parties of any written statement submitted by any party; and c. ensure that natural justice is accorded to the parties to the dispute throughout the mediation process 12.9 The mediator must not determine the dispute. 103

106 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES If the mediation process does not result in the dispute being resolved, the parties may seek to resolve the dispute in accordance with the Act otherwise at law. 13. Annual General Meeting 13.1 The VWCA shall in each calendar year convene an annual general meeting of its members The Annual General Meeting shall be held on such a day as the Council determines in accordance with the By-laws The Annual General Meeting shall be specified as such in the notice convening it 13.4 The ordinary business of the Annual General Meeting shall be a. to confirm the minutes of the last proceeding Annual General Meeting and of any general meeting held since that meeting, b. presentation of the Annual Report, c. report and Statement of Receipts and Expenditure, d. election of Office Bearers, e. election of Officers of the VWCA requiring to be elected, pursuant to the rules and the by-laws, f. (election of members of committee requiring to be elected at the Annual General Meeting, g. appointment of Auditor and payment of any fee, h. admittance of new Associations, Clubs, a Life Member and Individual Members The Annual General Meeting may transact special business of which notice is given in accordance with these rules The Annual General Meeting shall be in addition to any other general meeting that may be held in the same year. 14. Special General Meetings of the VWCA 14.1 All meetings of the VWCA other than the Annual General Meeting shall be called Special General Meetings The President may whenever she/he thinks fit convene a Special General Meeting The Executive Officer shall on the requisition in writing of Members representing not less than 10% of the total number of Members convene a Special General Meeting of the VWCA. 104

107 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES 14.4 The requisition for a Special General Meeting shall state the objects of the meeting and shall be signed by the Members making the requisition and be sent to the address of the Executive Officer and may consist of several documents in a like form each signed by one or more of the Members making the requisition 14.5 If the Executive Officer does not cause a Special General Meeting to be held within one month after the date on which the requisition is sent to the address of the Executive Officer, the Members making the requisition or any of them may convene a Special General Meeting to be held not later than 3 months after that date A Special General Meeting convened by Members in pursuance of these rules shall be convened in the same manner as nearly as possible as that in which those meetings are convened by the President and all reasonable expenses incurred in convening the meeting shall be refunded by the VWCA to the persons incurring the expenses. 15. Notice of Special General Meeting 15.1 The Executive Officer of the VWCA shall at least 14 days before the date fixed for holding a Special General Meeting of the VWCA cause to be sent to each Member or Life Member at the address appearing in the Register a notice by prepaid post, stating the place, date and time of the meeting and the nature of the business to be transacted at the meeting. 16. Procedure 16.1 All business that is transacted at a Special General Meeting and all business that is transacted at the Annual General Meeting with the exception of that specifically referred to in these rules as being the ordinary business of the Annual General Meeting shall be deemed to be general business No item of business shall be transacted at any General Meeting of the VWCA unless a quorum of members entitled under these rules to vote is present during the time when the meeting is considering that item % of members personally present (being members entitled under these rules to vote at a General Meeting) constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of a General Meeting of the VWCA If within half an hour after the appointed time for commencement of a General Meeting of the VWCA a quorum is not present, the meeting if convened upon the requisition of members shall be dissolved and in any other case shall stand adjourned to the same day in the next week at the same time (unless another place is specified by the Chairperson at the time of adjournment or by written notice to Affiliated Clubs given before the day to which the meeting is adjourned). 105

108 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES 16.5 At the same place and if the adjourned meeting the quorum is not present within half an hour after the time appointed for the commencement of the meeting, the meeting shall be dissolved and the business shall lapse. 17. Chairperson 17.1 The President or in her/his absence a Vice-President in order of seniority shall preside as Chairperson in the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting of the VWCA If the President and the Vice-Presidents are absent from a General Meeting, the members present shall elect one of their number to preside as Chairperson during the meeting. 18. Adjournment 18.1 The Chairperson of a General Meeting of the VWCA of which a quorum is present may with the consent of the meeting adjourn the meeting from time to time and place to place, but no business shall be transacted at an adjourned meeting other than business left unfinished at the meeting at which the adjournment took place Where a meeting is adjourned for 14 days or more, a like notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of the General Meeting Except as provided in sub-clause (1) and (2), it is not necessary to give notice of an adjournment of the business to be transacted at an adjourned meeting. 19. Voting Except where otherwise specified in these rules, all voting at a General Meeting of the VWCA shall be determined on a show of hands and unless before or on the declaration of the show of hands a secret ballot is demanded, a declaration by the Chairperson that a resolution has, on a show of hands, been carried or carried unanimously or carried by a particular majority of lost and an entry to that effect in the Minute Book of the VWCA is evidence of the fact without proof of the numbers or proportion of the votes recorded in favour of or against that resolution At any General Meeting of the VWCA each Affiliated Member has only one vote All votes shall be given personally 19.3 At any General Meeting of the VWCA each member shall be entitled to appoint another member of an Affiliated Club or VWCA to attend in person her/his proxy delegate by notice given to the Executive Officer before the time of the meeting in respect of which the proxy is appointed 106

109 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES 19.4 In the case of an equality of voting on a question, the Chairperson of the meeting is entitled to exercise a second or casting vote. 20. Secret Ballot 20.1 If at a meeting a secret ballot on any question is demanded by not less than three members it shall be taken at that meeting in such a manner as the Chairperson may direct and the resolution of the ballot shall be deemed to be a resolution of the meeting on that question Voting on matters of a personal nature shall always be by secret ballot 21. A poll that is demanded on the election of the Chairperson or on a question of an adjournment shall be taken forthwith and a poll that is demanded on any other question shall be taken at such time before the close of the meeting as the Chairperson may direct. 22. A member is not entitled to vote at any General Meeting of the VWCA unless all moneys due and payable stipulated by the VWCA have been paid. 23. Council Power 23.1 The affairs of the VWCA shall be managed by the Council constituted as provided in Rule The Council - a. shall control and manage the business affairs of the VWCA. b. may, subject to these rules, the by-laws, the regulations and the Act exercise all such powers and functions as may be exercised by the VWCA other than those powers and functions that are required by these rules to be exercised by General Meetings of the members of the VWCA, and c. subject to these rules, by-laws, the regulations and the Act has power to perform all such acts and things as appear to the Council to be essential for the proper management of the business and affairs of the VWCA. 24. Officers of the VWCA 24.1 The Officers of the VWCA shall be - a. A President b. Vice-Presidents (no more than 3) c. An Executive Officer 24.2 The provisions of Rule 29 so far as they are applicable and with the necessary modifications apply to and in relation to the elections of persons to any of the offices mentioned in sub-clause (1). 107

110 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES 25. Constitution of Council The Council will consist of a. The Officers of the VWCA b. Match Result Secretary c. Pennant Secretary each of whom shall be ex-officio members and elected at the Annual General Meeting of the VWCA each year, subject to the provision of Rule 29. d. Delegate Members Each Delegate Member of the Council shall hold office until the next Annual General Meeting or until the Affiliated Club or Association which she/he represents advises the Executive Officer of her/his replacement. e. Life Members 26. Quorum and Procedure at Council Meetings 26.1 The Council shall meet at such place and such time as the Council may determine 26.2 A simple majority of Members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of a meeting of the Council No business shall be transacted unless a quorum is present and if within half an hour of the time appointed for the meeting a quorum is not present the meeting shall stand adjourned to the same place and at the same hour of the same day in the following week unless the meeting was a Special Council Meeting in which case it lapses At meetings of the Council a. the President or in her/his absence the Senior Vice-President shall preside, or b. if the President and all the Vice-Presidents are absent, such one of the remaining members of the Council as may be chosen by the members present shall preside Questions arising at a meeting of the Council or any sub-committee appointed by the Council shall be determined on a show of hands or if demanded by a member by a poll taken in such manner as the person presiding at the meeting may determine 108

111 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES 26.6 Each Council member present at a meeting of the Council is entitled to one vote and in the event of an equality of votes on any question, the person presiding may exercise a second or casting vote Subject to sub-clause (2) the Council may act notwithstanding any vacancy on the Council 27. Proxy Delegate At Council and VWCA meetings each delegate member shall be entitled to appoint another member of an affiliated club or VWCA to attend in person as her/his proxy by notice given to the Executive Officer before the time of the meeting in respect to which the proxy is appointed. 28. Casual Vacancies In the event of a casual vacancy in any office or Standing Committee the Council may elect any registered member of an Affiliated Club or Association or Individual Member to the vacant office and the member so elected may continue in office up to and including the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting next following the date of her/his appointment. 29. Grounds for Termination of Office For the purposes of these rules the office or an Officer of the VWCA or a member of a Standing Committee or if a Delegate Member of Council becomes vacant if the Officer or Member, a. ceases to be a member of the VWCA b. becomes an insolvent within the meaning of the Companies (Victoria) Code, c. resigns her/his office by notice in writing given to the Executive Officer, or d. in the case of a Delegate member if she/he is replaced by the Affiliated Club or Affiliated Association which she/he represents. 30. Standing Committees 30.1 All members of the Affiliated Clubs and Associations, and the Individual Members who are financial and not currently suspended or disqualified shall be eligible for election as officers or officials of the Council or members of Standing or ad-hoc committees, 30.2 Standing Committees as set out in the by-laws shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting, 109

112 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES 30.3 Nomination for the position of Office Bearers and Officers of the VWCA and for the Standing Committees of the VWCA shall be a. made in writing, signed by one delegate member from each of two Affiliated Clubs of the VWCA and accompanied by the written consent of the candidate (which may be endorsed on the form of nomination) and b. delivered to the Executive Officer of the VWCA and not later than one calendar month before the Annual General Meeting If the number of nominations received is equal to the number of vacancies to be filled the persons nominated shall be deemed to be elected If the number of nominations exceeds the number of vacancies to be filled a secret ballot shall be held The secret ballot for the election of members or officers, Office Bearers and Standing Committees of the Council shall be conducted at the Annual General Meeting in such usual and proper manner as the Council may direct If no nomination for any particular office or committee has been received for the Annual General Meeting nominations shall be required and shall be voted on at the next Council meeting A vacancy which exists after the August Council Meeting will be notified to Council with the minutes of that meeting. Any nominations are to be received by the Executive Officer within 7 days of the next Council meeting and any voting required will take place at that meeting 31. Minutes The Executive Officer or delegate officer of the VWCA shall keep minutes of the resolutions and proceedings for each Council meeting in books provided for that purpose together with a record of the names of persons present at Council meetings. 32. Executive Officer 32.1 The Executive Officer of the VWCA shall a. Collect and receive all moneys due to the VWCA and make all payments authorised by the VWCA, and b. keep correct accounts and books showing the financial affairs of the VWCA with full details of all receipts and expenditure connected with the activities of the VWCA. 110

113 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES 33. Removal of Council Members and Standing Committee Members 33.1 The VWCA in Special General Meeting may by resolution remove any member of the Council and Standing Committees before the expiration of her/his full term of office and appoint another member in her/his stead to hold office until the expiration of the term of office and appoint another member in her/his stead to hold office until the expiration of the term of the first mentioned member Where the member to whom a proposed resolution referred to in sub-clause (1) makes representation in writing to the Executive Officer or President of the VWCA (not exceeding a reasonable length) and requests that they be notified to the members of the VWCA, the Executive Officer or President may send a copy of the representation to each Affiliated Club or Affiliated Association of the VWCA or if they are not so sent the member may require that they be read out at the meeting. 34. Signing of Negotiable Instruments All cheques, drafts, bills of exchange, promissory notes and other negotiable instruments shall be signed by two officers of the VWCA 35. Common Seal 35.1 The Common Seal of the VWCA shall be kept in the custody of the Executive Officer 35.2 The Common Seal shall not be affixed to any instrument except by the Authority of the Council and the affixing of the Common Seal shall be attested by the signature either of two officers of the VWCA or of one officer of the VWCA and of the Public Officer of the VWCA 36. Alteration of Statement of Purposes and Rules These Rules and the Statement of Purposes of the VWCA shall not be altered except in accordance with the Act. 37. Service of Notices 37.1 A notice may be served by or on behalf of the VWCA upon any member either personally or by sending it by post to the member at her/his address shown in the Register of Members Where a document is properly addressed, prepaid and posted to a person as a letter, the document shall unless the contrary is proved be deemed to have been given to the person at the time at which the letter would have been delivered in the ordinary course of post. 111

114 VICTORIAN WOMEN S CRICKET ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RULES 38. Winding Up In the event of the winding up or the cancellation of the incorporation of the VWCA the assets of the VWCA shall be disposed of to an organisation or organisations of similar purpose designated by the Council 39. Custody of Books and Other Documents Except as otherwise provided in these rules the Executive Officer or her/his designated representative shall keep in her/his custody or under her/his control all books, documents and other such sources as the Council determines. 40. Sources of Funds The funds of the VWCA shall be derived from annual affiliation fees, registration fees, donations and other such sources as the Council determines. 41. The accounts of the VWCA shall be audited at least once during each financial year by a duly qualified Auditor who is not a member of the VWCA. 112

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