Queensland School Sport years Cricket Competition Procedures

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1 Queensland School Sport years Cricket Competition Procedures Updated 26/07/2017 Updated 26/07/2017 i

2 Contents Queensland School Sport Internal Structures Sport Specific Committees and Advisory Groups Registration of New Sports Alternative Procedures Enabling Participation at a School Sport Australia Competition De-registration of Sports Sport Specific Committee Reports State Sport Committee Finances... 1 Approval of Competitions...1 Competition Programs State Championships (Inter-regional Competition) State Championship Competition Rules School Based Competitions Sponsorship... 9 Access to State Championships Eligibility Centres of Athletic Development Guidelines for Gender Equity in Sport...10 Conduct of State Championships Championship Host Participation Finance Accommodation Framework Event Officials Complaints Management Meetings Health and Safety Excursions and Functions State Team Selections Host Report Travel Subsidy Requests for Access to Students Loss or Damage of Equipment at State Championships Photography Trophies and Presentations Areas of Responsibility Minimum Venue Standards Regional Delegates Role...10 Queensland Teams State Team Selection Policies Selection Policy Guidelines Participation at National Events Appointment of Team Officials Uniforms Travel Policy Queensland Team Preparation...14 Updated 26/07/2017 i

3 Risk Management...14 Guidelines for Interstate Exchanges / Non School Sport Australia Events...14 International Tours...14 Costs Accommodation framework Codes of Conduct Team Members, Parents and Spectators Team Officials...14 Team Officials Duty of Supervision Procedures for the Investigation and Recording of Misconduct Updated 26/07/2017 ii

4 This document must be read in conjunction with the QSSMG Competition Procedures.

5 1 Queensland School Sport Internal Structures Sport Specific Committees and Advisory Groups The Queensland School Sport (QSS) years Cricket sports specific committee follows: Queensland School Sport Management Group (QSSMG) Competition Procedures. Queensland School Sport years Cricket Competition Procedures QSS years Cricket Competition Procedures and QSSMG Competition Procedures must be read in conjunction with one another. Registration of New Sports Alternative Procedures Enabling Participation at a School Sport Australia Competition De-registration of Sports Sport Specific Committee Reports State Sport Committee Finances 2 3 Approval of Competitions Competition Programs 3.1 State Championships (Inter-regional Competition) Structure Queensland School Sport Years Cricket shall direct and authorise the conduct of an annual Intrastate Championship after notification has been given to the QSS prior to the last meeting of QSS in the year prior The Secretary of the QSS Years Cricket Committee shall at the annual conference of regional sports coordinators, extend an invitation to each sports co-ordinator to nominate one team in the championships for the coming year Participants must be a minimum age of 10 years and a maximum age of 12 years as of the 31 December in the year of competition and must attend an approved school/college affiliated with Queensland School Sport Where time permits, the championship shall be contested in pools. The pools shall be determined by the QSS Years Cricket Committee based upon finishing positions in previous years carnivals, as per the rolling draw. Once these pools have been decided, the championship organiser shall construct a draw for the championship. Updated 26/07/2017 1

6 Boys at the conclusion of these pool games, teams play a final match to determine final placings, 1 v 2, 3 v 4, etc. Girls The pool games will be cross pool. That is: Team 1 from Pool A will play all teams in Pool B. Teams will be ranked accordingly after the pool games using the points system outlined in these procedures. Semi Finals will occur as follows: Semi Finals Format: Game 1: Game 2: Game 3: Game 4: Game 5: 1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool A 1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool B 3rd Pool A vs 4th Pool A 3rd Pool B vs 4th Pool B 5th Pool A vs 5th Pool B Official 7-10 places decided on results from semi final games. Finals Day (35 Over Games): Game 1: 1/2 Playoff : Winner Game 1 vs Winner Game 2 Game 2: 3 /4 Playoff: Loser Game 1 vs Loser Game 2 Game 3: 5/6 Playoff: Winner Game 3 vs Winner Game 4 Game 4: Loser Game 3 vs Winner Game 5 Game 5: Loser Game 4 vs Loser Game The championship organiser shall forward a detailed itinerary of the championship to participating centres not later than fourteen days prior to the commencement of the championship. The championship organiser shall forward an estimated budget of the championship costs, including calculations of participating team levies, prior to the commencement of the championship, to QSS Years Cricket Committee for approval. QSS Years Cricket Committee shall present the same to QSS for ratification. The championship convenor shall be unencumbered from duties to any championship/queensland team Preparation of fields Boys preparation of the six fields is the responsibility of the host region. This should include boundary markers, shade, stumps, 10 metre fielding arc, scoreboard, scoring table and chairs and a leg side wide mark 700mm from middle stump. Girls preparation of the five fields is the responsibility of the host region. This should include boundary markers, shade, stumps, 10 metre fielding arc, scoreboard, scoring table and chairs. 3.2 State Championship Competition Rules Playing Rules All matches should be played on turf. Concrete with a suitable covering shall be used if the turf wicket becomes unplayable The championship organiser shall ensure that all boundaries (boys max. 50 metres and girls 45 metres radius from the centre of the pitch) are Updated 26/07/2017 2

7 marked, that pitches are properly prepared, and that sufficient stumps, bails, and new balls are available Teams shall be limited to a maximum of twelve players who may all bat and bowl in every game. (For girls all 12 players are permitted to field in a game.) a) If in the event of an illness or injury to a player or players so they are precluded from completing the remainder of the carnival they may be replaced from local players and may bat and bowl. b) If the injury or illness is temporary the affected team may borrow the 12 th man to field only All players shall be attired in cricket boots, or white cricket shoes, white trousers and predominantly white shirt. Regional coloured cricket shirts may be worn but must be approved by the QSS Years Cricket Committee. All possible provision should be made for sun protection in the choice of playing shirts. A white hat or cap of the team may be worn, and jumpers, if worn, shall be white except for team markings. Any variation to this must be ratified by the QSS Years Cricket Committee (e.g. cap design.) Playing uniform for boys and girls will display the numbers 1-12 only, on the back in accordance with QSS regulations of 10 cm All batters must wear a specifically designed properly fitting cricket helmet with face guard. Wicketkeepers must wear a properly fitting helmet with a faceguard when they are standing up to the stumps. Helmets must conform with the proper Australian design standards Two-piece 142g leather balls shall be used for all competition matches. A new ball is to be provided for each team/match Bowling restrictions Boys A maximum innings allocation of eight (8) overs per bowler will be allowed for all bowlers except for one (1) or two (2) designated spin bowlers who may bowl ten (10) or nine (9) overs respectively to complete the allocated fifty overs of the match. These must be bowled in no more than four (4) overs duration for fast/medium bowlers. A break of at least the same number of overs from one end must occur between each bowling spell. Should a fast/medium bowler complete a spell of less than four (4) overs he should not be entitled to bowl again until the completion of an equivalent number of overs to that of their last spell from the end from which the last over of the spell was bowled. Girls no bowler may bowl in excess of five overs in one game and maximum of three overs per spell for 25 overs per side games; seven overs in one game and maximum of four overs per spell for 35 over per side games. A minimum of double the number of overs bowled in the spell must be bowled before that bowler can commence their next spell An over shall consist of no more than eight balls The scorers shall notify the captain when a bowler has completed his maximum quota of overs in a spell No player may field any closer than 10 metres from the wicket in an arc from point around in front of the wicket to fine leg. It is a must for the arc to be marked on the field of play to show this clearly. Updated 26/07/2017 3

8 Any ball which pitches short and passes, or would have passed, the batter above shoulder height in that person s upright stance shall be deemed a no-ball and may be called by either umpire Any full pitched delivery that passes above waist height of the batter in his upright stance shall be deemed a no ball and one run scored. This may be called by either umpire A ball which bounces more than twice or rolls along the ground before reaching the popping crease shall be called no ball A wide delivery Boys shall be called if it is outside the return crease on the off side and outside the 700mm mark on the leg side. Girls shall be called if it is outside the return crease on the off side and outside the return crease on the leg side Any extra runs (or byes) scored from wide or no-balls as described in rules ( ), ( ), ( ) and ( ) above shall be added to the score Teams may interchange fielders after a minimum period of five overs. Ignore the Law of Cricket 2.5(c) fielder absent or leaving the field No more than five fielders are allowed on the leg side The toss this toss is to be conducted no later than 45 minutes before the scheduled time for the start of play. The toss will be conducted on the pitch by the two opposing captains. One team official from each team is to also be present. Umpires do not need to be present for the toss. The umpires just need to be informed ASAP as to who won the toss and what they ve elected to do. In the official draw the home team is listed first and their captain must toss the coin Boys Girls The fielding team may elect to use a new ball to bowl to the batting team in their second innings or use the same ball used from the batting team s first innings A team s second innings can only be the maximum required number of overs that make up a total of 50 overs Are permitted to bat a second time in an innings following the loss of the 11th wicket. This is to encourage teams to bat out their full complement of overs An innings can constitute up to 22 wickets from the batting team. Only the first 11 wickets will help determine the win/loss result, with all wickets and runs counting towards incentive points. Scorers will need to record the score at the fall of the 11th wicket If a team loses 22 wickets in an innings (before the compulsory closure at the end of 25 or 35 overs), they are deemed to be all out and their innings closed No person shall coach a team by any means whatsoever whilst the players are on the field. Coaches are permitted to instruct their teams at Updated 26/07/2017 4

9 official breaks including drinks breaks. No person shall encroach onto the field of play whilst a match is in progress unless called upon to do so by an umpire. All officials are not permitted to sit near the boundary during a game At the fall of a wicket the not out batter must remain at the wicket. The incoming batter should move to the wicket as quickly as possible to avoid wasting time Playing Time Boys All matches will commence at 9.00 a.m. Hours of Play: Morning Session Afternoon Session 9.00 am pm 1.00 pm 4.20 pm All matches shall consist of two sessions of play (see above), each of 50 overs duration, except as hereinafter provided Drinks shall be taken after the 17th and 34th overs of each innings, provided that players have not left the field for any reason during the session, prior to the time set for drinks. In cases of extreme heat, additional drinks may be taken by agreement between the umpires and the officials of the opposing teams. If a wicket falls within five minutes prior to the time set for the taking of drinks, the drinks shall be taken immediately. Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire (a) In all matches, each team, unless previously dismissed, shall have its first innings compulsorily closed at the conclusion of the fiftieth over. (b) In the event of both teams concluding their first innings whether compulsorily or otherwise, before the time at which play is due to finish, the match may continue under normal conditions until that time. It shall be permissible for play to continue beyond that time should this be necessary to enable each team to receive its fifty overs in its first innings. This is not to exceed one hour in a State Championship. (c) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled. (d) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than its maximum overs, the team batting second is entitled to bat its 50 overs. (e) No overs are to be deducted for any ten minute changeover between any innings. (f) If a team is dismissed within half an hour of the lunch break, then lunch will be taken Playing time final day Updated 26/07/2017 5

10 Due to travel arrangements, the starting time of the final day is at the discretion of the host region. The 1 v 2 final is 50 overs per innings. This may be reduced to 45 overs at the host regions request. All other matches are 40 overs with the following restrictions: Bowlers may only bowl a max. of 8 overs Bowling spell may be a max. of 4 overs Lunch break is reduced to 30 minutes On the final day no team shall have a second innings unless bowled out in less than 20 overs in the play-off games for positions 3-12 All positions will be based on first innings results only Delayed or interrupted matches In the event of wet weather, the championship committee shall determine whether play will be possible. An extension to the hours of play is an option on the first four days of the championships only. (a) The object shall always be to rearrange the number of overs so that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs. A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed. (b) A minimum of 25 overs must be bowled to the side batting second to constitute a match. Therefore on wet days a minimum of 50 overs between the two sides must be bowled to constitute a match. (c) If the start of play is delayed or play is interrupted in the first innings, the number of overs to be bowled in the first innings shall be reduced by the umpires on the basis of one over for every four minutes of time lost. (d) If a reduction in the number of overs is required, any recalculation must not cause the match to be rescheduled to finish earlier than the scheduled cessation time. If the number of overs of the team batting first is reduced, a fixed time will be specified for the completion of the morning session and a fixed time will be specified for the commencement of the afternoon session. (e) If there is more than one interruption in the first innings, then the process described in sub-paragraph (c) and (d) above will be repeated. (f) If there is a suspension of play during the second innings the overs shall be reduced at a rate of one over for every four minutes lost. (g) In circumstances where playing time is reduced any decision to adjust the timing or reduce the lunch break, shall be at the discretion of the championship committee in consultation with the umpires. The following should be used as a guide concerning decisions made: Between 00 and 120 minutes lost 20 minutes More than 120 minutes lost 10 minutes Updated 26/07/2017 6

11 Girls (h) If play is suspended in the third or fourth innings of a match the remaining number of minutes shall be divided by four to determine the number of overs to be bowled. (i) Target score shall be decided on the team batting firsts score at the final over. In the event of the team batting second having their overs reduced, then the target score shall be the team that batted first s run rate plus one. E.g. Team A makes 150 off 50 overs. Team B target overs is 39. Team A scored at three runs per over. Team B need 39 x 3 = 117 plus one. New target is 118 runs to win All matches shall be due to commence at 9.00 a.m. Side games per 25 over two sessions of play, each of 25 over duration. An adjournment of 15 minutes between innings shall be taken. A lunch break of one hour between games shall be taken to allow for teams to have lunch and be ready to commence next game. Side games per 35 overs two sessions of play, each of 35 over duration. A lunch break of 45 minutes between innings shall be taken allowing for teams to have their lunch and to appropriately warm up teams for next innings Side games per 25 overs - drinks shall be taken after the 13th over of each innings; Side games per 35 overs drinks shall be taken after the 12th and 24th overs, provided that players have not left the field for any reason during the session, prior to the time set for drinks. In cases of extreme heat, additional drinks may be taken by agreement between the officials of the opposing teams. If a wicket falls within five minutes prior to the time set for the taking of drinks, the drinks shall be taken immediately. Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire Innings compulsorily closed at the conclusion of the 25 th over or 35 th over (depending on length of game) Playing time - final day The starting time of the final day is at the discretion of the host region. All games are 35 overs per innings Delayed or interrupted matches In the event of wet weather, the championship committee shall determine whether play will be possible. An extension to the hours of play is an option on the first three days of the championships only. (a) The object shall always be to rearrange the number of overs so that both teams have the opportunity of Updated 26/07/2017 7

12 batting for the same number of overs. A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed. (b) A minimum of 15 overs must be bowled to the side batting second to constitute a match. Therefore on wet days a minimum of 30 overs between the two sides must be bowled to constitute a match. This applies to games of either 25 overs per side or 35 overs per side. (c) If the start of play is delayed or play is interrupted in the first innings, the number of overs to be bowled in the first innings shall be reduced by the umpires on the basis of one over for every seven minutes of time lost. (d) If a reduction in the number of overs is required, any recalculation must not cause the match to be rescheduled to finish earlier than the scheduled cessation time. If the number of overs of the team batting first is reduced, a fixed time will be specified for the completion of the morning session and a fixed time will be specified for the commencement of the afternoon session. (e) If there is more than one interruption in the first innings, then the process described in sub-paragraph (c) and (d) above will be repeated. (f) If there is a suspension of play during the second innings the overs shall be reduced at a rate of one over for every four minutes lost. (g) In circumstances where playing time is reduced any decision to adjust the timing or reduce the lunch break, shall be at the discretion of the championship committee in consultation with the umpires (I) Target score shall be decided on the team batting Firsts score at the final over. In the event of the team batting second having their overs reduced, then the target score shall be the team that batted first s run rate plus one. E.g. Team A makes 105 off 35 overs. Team B target overs is 29. Team A scored at three runs per over. Team B need 29 x 3 = 87 plus one. New target is 88 runs to win Competition Points Boys The relative position of teams shall be determined by competition points which shall be allotted on the basis of: First innings win 6 First innings loss 1 First innings tie 3 Drawn match (no first innings result) 3 Bye 0 In the event of a forfeit, the team making the forfeit receives zero points and the team receiving the forfeit is given the maximum number of points gained by any other team in that round. Updated 26/07/2017 8

13 Girls To ascertain a team s average, its batting average shall be divided by its bowling average, and the team having the higher quotient shall be deemed to have the better performance. To ascertain a team s batting average, the total runs scored by that team shall be divided by the total number of wickets lost by it. To ascertain a team s bowling average, the total runs scored against that team shall be divided by the total number of wickets taken by it. For the purposes of computing averages, a batsmen retiring shall be deemed to be not out. A side declaring its innings closed, whether compulsorily or otherwise shall be deemed to have lost the number of wickets which had actually fallen. The relative position of teams shall be determined by competition points which shall be allotted on the basis of: First innings win 6 First innings loss 1 First innings tie 3 Drawn match (no first innings result) 3 Bye 0 In the event of a TIE, tie points will be awarded to both teams. In the event of a forfeit, the team making the forfeit receives zero points and the team receiving the forfeit is given the maximum number of points gained by any other team in that round. Incentive Points (allocated along with win / loss points): 0.01 for each run scored by the batting team 0.1 for each wicket taken by the fielding team (Also refer to ) For the purposes of computing averages, a batsmen retiring shall be deemed to be not out. A side declaring its innings closed, whether compulsorily or otherwise shall be deemed to have lost the number of wickets which had actually fallen. 3.3 School Based Competitions Boys The Sportswear Queensland Cup 12 years inter-regional competition held in the SE corner in October/November. 3.4 Sponsorship 4 Access to State Championships Eligibility Centres of Athletic Development Updated 26/07/2017 9

14 4.3 Guidelines for Gender Equity in Sport 5 Conduct of State Championships Championship Host Participation Finance Accommodation Framework Event Officials Complaints Management Meetings Health and Safety Excursions and Functions State Team Selections Host Report Travel Subsidy Requests for Access to Students Loss or Damage of Equipment at State Championships Photography Trophies and Presentations Areas of Responsibility Minimum Venue Standards Regional Delegates Role 6 Queensland Teams Updated 26/07/

15 6.1 State Team Selection Policies Boys The number of selectors appointed for shall be five The Secretary of QSS Years Cricket Committee will advertise selector positions through regional delegates and regional sports officers Applications for the position of selectors must be submitted on the official form and received by the secretary prior to the AGM Where insufficient nominations are received the QSS Years Cricket Committee executive and the Queensland coaching officials shall invite suitably qualified persons to fill the positions All selectors should have attended the state championship for at least two years and hold a current minimum level one coaching certificate That the immediate outgoing state boys team coach becomes an automatic appointment as state selector for the following two years subject to approval by the QSS Years Cricket Committee Executive The selection panel will consist of the Queensland team coach and manager, QSS Years Cricket Committee Chair, the outgoing coach (two years), and an appointed selector (two years). A Qld Cricket representative may be asked to sit in on selection meetings Girls The number of selectors appointed shall be three The team coach and manager shall be selectors along with the Chair of QSS Years Cricket (or his appointee). An official of Queensland Cricket shall be invited to sit in on selection discussions Student Eligibility To be eligible for selection in a Queensland team a student must attend a school which is currently affiliated with QSS Participants at a state carnival must be a minimum 10 years of age in the year of competition and of a maximum as stipulated in the rules of School Sport Australia Ages to be calculated according to year of competition Team Size A team of 12 players shall be chosen to represent Queensland at the Annual SSA Exchange. Shadow players shall be chosen but they shall only be notified in the event of a withdrawal of a selected player Selection Panel Boys The team coach and manager shall be selectors along with the Chair of QSS Years Cricket Committee (or his appointee) and the outgoing coach. One selector shall be elected by ballot of the management committee in accordance with QSS guidelines. This appointment shall be Updated 26/07/

16 Girls for two years. An official of Queensland Cricket shall be invited to sit in selection discussions. The chair of the panel shall be the State coach. The team coach and manager shall be selectors along with the Chair of QSS Years Cricket (or his appointee). An official of Queensland Cricket shall be invited to sit in on selection discussions. The chair of the panel shall be the State coach Procedures The selectors shall meet on a regular basis during the competition The selectors shall meet with the coaches of the competing teams and give them opportunity to put forward names of and comment upon students they consider worthy of selection At least one selector shall endeavour to be present at all times of competition. This may vary in the latter stages of the competition where specific players need to be considered closely Team coaches shall advise selectors of students not available for selection Announcement The state team shall be announced at the conclusion of the championships The names of shadow players shall not be announced Notification All available information concerning the state team shall be provided by the manager to all students immediately upon selection. Further information shall be provided when the team meets for preparation. 6.2 Selection Policy Guidelines A student must participate at the state championship to be considered for selection. The major criteria for selection shall be the performance of the student at the state championship. Areas to be considered shall include: The level of skills exhibited by the student. These must include superior skills usually exhibited in at least two aspects of the game. The performance of the student as a member of the team. The attitude and behaviour of the student on and off the field of competition. Consideration must be given to the player s performance relevant to the standard of the opposition Participation at National Events Appointment of Team Officials Updated 26/07/

17 6.4.1 Application Process Application forms (available from the QSS Website for the positions of State Manager and Coach Completed application forms are to be forwarded to the Secretary of QSS Years Cricket Committee by the closing date advertised in the Education Views and on the website No late nominations will be accepted Qualifications of Coaches\ Managers\ Selectors Officials to accompany teams will be a maximum of one coach and one manager per team Coaches and managers must be registered with the Board of Teacher Registration, Queensland To be eligible for election to the position of Queensland coach, applicants must have at least two years experience as a regional official at a QSS Years Cricket Committee State Championship and must hold a current minimum level 1 coaching qualification To be eligible for election to the position of Queensland manager, applicants must have at least two years experience as a regional official at a QSS Years Cricket Committee State Championship and must hold a current senior first aid certificate or equivalent Queensland team coaches and managers are elected to the position for a period of two years subject to completing the first year of their tenure satisfactorily. A person who has held the position of Queensland coach or manager is ineligible to hold either of these positions again unless there are no other nominations or in extenuating circumstances The state managers will need to be present on the last day of the state championship to present information packages to selected players and outfit each player with uniform. Managers need to keep all relevant forms for five years Selection Process If no application is received for a particular position the executive committee will make a decision on action to be taken For mixed sex teams there must be at least one official of each gender. Where gender is an issue the coach must be appointed first and the manager is appointed to meet the needs of the team The Secretary of QSS Years Cricket Committee is to send nominations to QSS within one week of the closing date The ballot shall be declared within one week of the closing date for ballots. The school sport unit will notify all applicants of their success and publish the results of all ballots on the school sport website. 6.5 Uniforms When travelling or assembling, players shall be attired in the uniform stipulated for the occasion (playing uniform or dress uniform) by the manager. Updated 26/07/

18 Playing uniform shall be as determined by the committee and shall be predominantly white with maroon trim and bearing appropriate logos. The numbers one to 12 only be displayed on the back in accordance with QSS regulations Travel Policy Queensland Team Preparation The team shall assemble at a time and place designated by the management committee for a period of intensive training prior to departure for the national exchange. In the event that the national exchange is held at a time other than the Christmas vacation, players shall be required to assemble at the home centre of the coach during school time. In this event, a student may be absent from his enrolled school for a period of ten days, during which time he shall attend a school in the training centre (usually the coach s school) Risk Management Guidelines for Interstate Exchanges / Non School Sport Australia Events International Tours Costs All costs associated with participation in the state team shall be met by an equal levy on all students. Students are responsible for their own costs in reaching the assembly point unless covered by another source (e.g. Queensland Cricket). For all other matters refer to the QSS Competition Procedures. 7 8 Accommodation framework Codes of Conduct Team Members, Parents and Spectators Team Officials 9 Team Officials Duty of Supervision 10 Procedures for the Investigation and Recording of Misconduct Updated 26/07/