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BEN BAILEY HOMES SOUTH YORKSHIRE SENIOR CRICKET LEAGUE
RULES 2010
CONTENTS
Recent amendments to rules are in bold type.
N.B. These rules must be read in their entirety. For example, Rule 40 "Umpires and Scorers" contains information that is also relevant to clubs.
Section 1
GENERAL
1. Object
2. Title
3. Constitution
4. Membership
Section 2
ADMINISTRATION
5. Officials
6. Management Committee
7. General and Special Meetings
8. Yorkshire Cricket Council
9. Subscriptions
10. Fixtures
11. Correspondence
12. Payment of Fines
Section 3
CONDITIONS OF PLAY
13. Nomination of Players
14. Duration of Match
15. Start Times
16. Late Starts
17. Late Arrival of a Player
18. Less than 11 Players
19. Over Rates
20. Pitch - "Area to be protected"
21. Matches affected by adverse
weather or ground Conditions
22. Covers
23. Sightscreens
24 Local Conditions
25. Other than Home Ground
26. Points System
27. Teas
28. Match Balls
29. Promotion and Relegation
30. Re-election
Section 4
PLAYERS
31. Registration
32. Transfers
33. Players playing for 1st XI and 2nd XI
Section 5
TROPHIES AND MERIT PRIZES
34. League Trophies
35. Merit Prizes
Section 6
COMPETITIONS OTHER THAN
LEAGUE
36. Whitworth, Savage & President’s Cups
37. Representative Matches
Section 7
MISCELLANEOUS
38. Standards
39. General
40. Umpires and Scorers
41. Discipline Regulations
42. Interpretation of Rules
SECTION 1 GENERAL
1. OBJECT
To provide a high standard of competitive cricket for premier clubs in and around South Yorkshire.
2. TITLE
The name of the League will be "The South Yorkshire Senior Cricket League", together with a sponsor's name, if applicable.
3. CONSTITUTION
The League will be managed by a League Management Committee who, with the exception of Vice-Presidents and life members, will be elected annually by the AGM.
The League will comprise so many member clubs and so many divisions as the Management Committee deem appropriate at the end of the year preceding the next season. Promotion and relegation will normally operate each season.
New member clubs will enter the League at the level the Management Committee judge appropriate.
The Management Committee has the power to appoint sub-committees on any matter.
4. MEMBERSHIP
Membership may be available to clubs in and around South Yorkshire who have reached the standard of play, facilities and conduct required by the Management Committee. Higher standards regarding ground facilities, playing standards and players' conduct are required for qualification to the Premier Division and Division 1. Promotion to the Premier Division and Division One will not be automatic but will be subject to Management Committee approval.
Application, accompanied by a fee of £50, should be made to the Management Committee not later than the end of the October preceding the relevant season. Any club wishing to resign membership must inform the Management Committee by 1st August for the following season. Failure to do so may carry a fine of at least £50. Membership of the League will include membership of the Yorkshire Cricket Council and the Yorkshire Cricket Association. New member clubs must serve a probation period of at least two seasons.
SECTION 2 ADMINISTRATION
5. OFFICIALS
The officials of the League will be: -
President; Vice-Presidents; Chairman; General Secretary; Treasurer.
With the exception of the Vice-Presidents these officials will be elected annually by the AGM. At least once a year the Treasurer must submit the League accounts for examination by an accountant who is appointed at the AGM.
If an official resigns, becomes unavailable or is removed from office, the Management Committee will appoint a person or persons to carry out his duties until the next AGM. Honoraria will be determined by the AGM.
6. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Management Committee will comprise all the officials listed in rule 5, plus life members, and 9 other persons from member clubs, elected annually at the AGM. It will meet regularly throughout the year and at any other time deemed necessary to conduct business. A quorum will consist of 7 people. It can co-opt as necessary and may appoint sub-committees to deal with particular aspects of the League's business. Such sub-committees can co-opt as necessary.
7. GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETINGS
The following meetings will be attended by the Management Committee and member clubs: -
A) Annual General Meeting after the end of each season.
B) Special Delegates Meeting before the start of each season.
C) Extraordinary General Meeting as deemed necessary.
A minimum of 7 days notice will be given for any such meeting.
All League officials and one representative from each member club will be entitled to vote.
Member clubs who fail to attend will be fined £50.
Clubs submitting agenda items must give written notice to the General Secretary as follows: -
a) Annual General Meeting by 30th September
b) Special Delegates Meeting by 1st March
An Extraordinary General Meeting may be called by the President or General Secretary, acting on behalf of the Management Committee, as deemed necessary.
8. YORKSHIRE CRICKET COUNCIL
The Management Committee will appoint representatives to the Yorkshire Cricket Council in accordance with Council rules.
The 2 leading Clubs in the Premier Division and Division 1 on the ‘Qualifying date’ will represent the League in the Yorkshire Cricket Council Championships.
The League has activated a Web Site to record the results of these matches and the clubs involved must post a detailed result of the matches they play by midday on the day following the match.
9. SUBSCRIPTIONS
The annual membership subscription will be determined by the Management Committee. It must be paid by 30th April. Delay will incur a penalty of at least £10 per calendar month or part thereof. Any payments due to the League and not paid within 28 days a surcharge will be applied. There may be a surcharge on clubs if there are inadequate funds to meet League expenses.
10. FIXTURES
All fixtures will be arranged by the Management Committee who will issue a provisional list for each team. All clubs must ensure that their ground is available for 21 Saturdays during the designated season.
Premier Division and Division 1 teams must play all their games on the allotted dates. Teams in other divisions may make changes only by mutual consent. The club initiating any such change must notify the League immediately in writing and must complete and notify re-arrangement by 31st December. Only in exceptional circumstances will a request for a change be accepted after the publication of the Handbook. Such a request must be accompanied by a fee of £50. If it is accepted the club which made the request is responsible for informing the opposing team, the original match umpires and the Appointment Secretary of the SYSCL Umpires Association of the new arrangements.
All fixtures should be completed. However, if a club is unable to fulfil 2 fixtures on the same date the 1st team fixture must be played. If a club is unable to field 2 complete teams on the same day the 1st team must field 11 players. Defaulting clubs will be fined up to a maximum of £200 and deducted 10 points for a League Match and fined up to a maximum of £200 and banned from the next years competition for a Cup match. The non-offending team will be awarded 5 points and the match declared a win in their records and a loss in the offending team's records or go through to the next round of the competition if a Cup match. The defaulting club will pay all expenses incurred by other parties. There may be further sanctions as determined under disciplinary procedures. The Management Committee will rule in all cases where one club's failure to fulfil a fixture affects the final league position of other clubs.
11. CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence relating to matches should be sent to the Cricket Secretary. Correspondence relating to the League organisation or any other item should be sent to the General Secretary. Items requiring a response must be sent by letter not email. The League, on its part, will answer such correspondence as soon as possible after the next relevant meeting. All clubs must provide the league with a current and valid email address.
12. FINES
Infringement of any of the League Rules renders the club responsible liable to the minimum fine of £10, with the exception of specific rules which indicate the appropriate penalty. In the case of the rules specified 5 accumulative offences will incur a 10 point penalty for the team concerned. These are indicated as 'totting up offences'.
Clubs’ attention is also drawn to the following. The League considers each club's obligation is to provide the League each year with:-
i) Club Directory - by 30th November
ii) Changes to Fixtures - by 31st December
iii) Full Player Registration, - 1 week prior to the start of each season.
iv) Cricket Ball requirements - by 7th March.
v) All trophies must be returned to the League - by the 30th September
Failure to provide any of these items by the date shown will result in a fine of £50.
Any fine not paid within 28 days will be doubled. If it remains unpaid for a further 28 days it will be trebled, and so on until final settlement.
SECTION 3 CONDITIONS OF PLAY
The Laws of Cricket (2000 Code) will apply. The League will enforce the ECB fast bowling & wearing of helmets directive for under 19 players. The relevant date for players’ ages is August 31st of the previous year.
13. NOMINATION OF PLAYERS
Before the toss for innings, the captain of each side must nominate his players, in writing, to the umpires. He must state the ages of all players affected by the above rule on the approved cards. Players under the age of 15 on August 31st in the previous year must have cricket committee approval to play in the Premier League and Division One.
14. DURATION OF MATCH
The Premier Division and Division 1 will play a match of 100 overs maximum and 66 overs minimum. All other divisions will play a match of 92 overs maximum and 58 overs minimum (see Rule 21).
The incoming batsman should enter the field of play from the pavilion area and cross with the outgoing batsman on the field of play. The outgoing batsman must not delay his departure from the field.
The side batting first will take up a maximum of half the allotted overs. Any overs, excluding odd balls, not taken up by the side batting first, will be added to their opponent’s quota. A tea interval, not exceeding 30 minutes, will normally be taken between innings. It can be taken earlier or later, if circumstances make either a sensible option, but only at the umpires' discretion. No bowler will be allowed to bowl a total of more than 15 overs in any league game.
15. START TIMES
Matches will start as follows: - Premier & Division 1 Other divisions
April, May, June, July 1.00 pm 1.30 pm
August, September 12 30 pm 1 00pm
The ‘Toss’ will take place on the field of play not later than 15 minutes before the scheduled start and not earlier that 30 minutes before the start. A side not present will be deemed to have lost the ‘Toss’
16. LATE STARTS
Punctuality is essential A Club responsible for a late start or delay in restarting after tea will incur the minimum permitted fine. This is also a 'totting up' offence.
17. LATE ARRIVAL OF A PLAYER
When a player arrives after the match has started the following will apply: -
Fielding Side.
He will not be allowed to bowl until he has been on the field of play for an equivalent number of completed overs to that which had been bowled prior to him appearing on the field of play.
Batting Side
He will not be allowed to bat until he has been present at the ground for an equivalent number of completed overs to that which had been bowled prior to his arrival (except on the fall of the 9th wicket).
The onus is on the captain of the batting side to inform the umpires that the player has arrived.
A player who arrives 90 minutes after the scheduled start of the game, or after completion of the first innings, can only take part as a substitute
18. LESS THAN 11 PLAYERS
A minimum of 8 players constitutes a team, however Clubs playing less than 11 players will incur at least the minimum permitted fine. This is also a ‘totting up’ offence.
19. OVER RATES
Premier and Division 1 clubs must bowl their allotted overs within 3 hours (or pro rata) and all other clubs must bowl their allotted overs within 2 hours 45 minutes (or pro rata) except where either team declares or an innings is completed in fewer than the allotted overs. The penalty for failure to do so will be the minimum permitted fine. Umpires will be the judges of any extenuating circumstances.
20. PITCH - "AREA TO BE PROTECTED"
That area of the pitch, which must be protected from the bowler, will be regarded by the umpires as the rectangle formed by two imaginary lines 5ft in front of and parallel to each popping crease and two more imaginary parallel lines drawn one foot either side of the centre of the middle stumps.
21. MATCHES AFFECTED BY ADVERSE WEATHER OR GROUND CONDITIONS
No match can be cancelled due to adverse weather or ground conditions more than 4 hours before the scheduled start time.
Even then the away team can insist on all parties being available to start at the scheduled time if they feel cancellation is unreasonable.
If the away team chooses this option and there is no play, they must pay both umpires' expenses and a fee of £25 by way of compensation for teas.
In these circumstances the umpires are the sole judges as to whether or not conditions are fit for play.
If play cannot begin within two hours of the scheduled start time the match will be abandoned as a draw.
If adverse weather delays the start of a match for more than 15 minutes umpires will deduct overs as follows: -
Up to 21 minutes - 3 overs each side; 28 minutes - 4 overs each side; 35 minutes - 5 overs each side and so on (i.e. further deductions of two overs for every seven minutes or part thereof) down to a minimum of 66 overs in Premier Division and Division 1 or 58 overs in other divisions.
After a match has started there can be no deductions of overs and the match will continue to its conclusion so long as the umpires consider conditions are fit to do so. If the team batting second are unable to complete their allotted overs the match is drawn (unless, of course, their innings is completed).
Umpires and Team Captains must be aware of Child Protection Issues when a match continues after its normal finishing time.
22. COVERS
Clubs must use covers to completely or partially protect the pitch during inclement weather, to allow the game to be played. Premier Division and Division One clubs must use covers if adverse weather causes a delayed start to a match or immediately there is an interruption of play. Umpires must report any club failing to do so.
23. SIGHTSCREENS
Unless granted dispensation by the Management Committee all clubs must have a sightscreen at each end. Where any screen is on the field of play it must be roped off so that it is completely beyond the boundary. When the sightscreen encroaches on the field of play it must be roped off in such a way that the rope does not need to be adjusted when the screen has to be moved. A painted white line with the above criteria is also acceptable. The batting side captain must delegate people to move sightscreens as required during his team’s innings if requested to do so by the fielding side captain. Members of the batting side must search for any lost balls during play.
24. LOCAL CONDITIONS
Clubs must post clear notices in the away team and umpires' changing rooms detailing any local conditions under which matches are to be played. The captain of the home team is responsible for explaining these in the pre-toss discussion with the umpires and the away team captain.
The Minimum distance for the boundary to the leg and off side must be 35 yards.
No pitch shall be artificially watered or prepared in any way with during the period commencing 36 hours before the scheduled start of the match.
25. OTHER THAN HOME GROUND
A club may play on a ground other than their own only with the permission of the Management Committee. If permission is granted the club must pay all expenses incurred by the host club and/or owners of the ground. The alternative ground must meet SYCL standard.
26. POINTS SYSTEM
Points will be awarded as follows: -
Win. 5 points for the team scoring the most runs irrespective of whether they bat first or second.
2 Bonus points for winning when their opponent’s innings completed.
2 Bonus points for the team batting second who score 90% of their opponents score with their innings incomplete
1 Bonus point for the team batting second who score 75 % of their opponents score with their innings incomplete
2 points for each team in a match not completed due to the weather or bad light
3 points for each team where scores are level
In the event of two or more teams in the same division having the same number of points at the end of the season the highest league place will be determined by applying the following criteria in order:
1. The team with more wins
2. The team with more bonus points
3. The team with most points in the games against each other.
If this fails to provide a winner then the final criterion will be the net run rate. This is obtained by dividing runs per wicket ‘for' by runs per wicket ‘against'.
The result of the match, together with leading performances, must be posted by the home team on the ECB 'Play Cricket’ Internet site by 12 noon on the day following the game. The away team must confirm the result by midnight on the day following the game and also on the ‘Play Cricket’ site.
A full detailed scorecard must be posted on the site for all matches played. The home team must show the names of all their players and the umpires and the away team complete any player’s names not available to the home team.
Umpires’ Marking Cards must be returned within 7 days of the match concerned.
Failure to comply with this rule will incur the minimum permitted fine. This is also a 'totting up' offence.
27. TEAS
All visiting clubs will pay for a minimum of 11 teas.
28. MATCH BALLS
Premier Division and Division 1 clubs must use the Reader Sovereign ball. All other divisions must use the Reader Sovereign ball or the Reader League Special ball. All balls used must have the SYSCL stamp.
29. PROMOTION AND RELEGATION
Three teams will normally be promoted and relegated throughout the divisions each season with the exception of Division 1 to the Premier Division where two teams will be promoted.
The Management Committee will adjust this if necessary. When a 2nd XI is due for promotion to the same division as the club's 1st XI no promotion will take place. The next eligible team in the lower division may be promoted.
Where a club's 1st XI is due to be relegated to the same division as its 2nd XI the 2nd XI will be relegated to the next lower division and may be replaced by the next eligible team from that division.
Where both teams of a club are due to play in the lowest division the 2nd XI may be expelled from the league.
Where a new club has been allocated to a division other than the bottom division the Management Committee will decide how promotion and/or relegation may be affected.
30. RE-ELECTION
The Management Committee will decide whether or not to re-elect the bottom two teams in the league.
SECTION 4 PLAYERS
31. REGISTRATION
All players must be registered with the General Secretary in writing 7 days prior to the start of the season or as otherwise directed. Where players are under 21 or overseas players this must be clearly indicated. After this date any new YCA affiliated players will be advised as rule 32. Non YCA affiliated players, not registered must be advised in writing to the umpire prior to him playing in the match and advised to the General Secretary within 7 days of playing. No overseas player may be registered after the 30th June.
Qualification of Players
A player will normally qualify to play in the SYSCL competitions if:
a. He was born in the UK or
b. One of his parents was born in the UK and he is living, and has for the last 4 years been living in the UK or
c. He is living and has been living in the UK for the last 7 years or
d. He is living and has been living in the UK for the last 4 years, which includes his 14th birthday, and must be either a UK or Irish citizen.
e. However, a player who does not qualify under the above criteria but is ordinarily resident in the UK, may register to play in the SYSCL, if, and only if the following apply.
f. He has lived in the UK for 24 consecutive months before the date of his registration and has not been out of the UK longer than 35 days consecutively or a total of 70 days in total during those 24 months.
g. A player who does not qualify under the conditions of the previous rule may register as an "overseas player". A club can only play one "overseas player" per team. This does not preclude registration of more than one.
32. TRANSFERS & LOANS
Regulations as laid down by the YCB will apply with the following additions.
Any player who is a member of a club affiliated to the YCB must obtain an official transfer from his existing club before playing in the South Yorkshire Senior Cricket League. Transfers outside the county must be accompanied by an appropriate transfer form or an official letter from the club concerned.
This transfer must be registered with the General Secretary, in writing, before the player appears for his new club.
Transfers must be on the approved YCB transfer form or on the previous club's letterhead and signed by a senior club official (i.e. Chairman, secretary or treasurer).
Players wishing to change clubs at the start of a new season must obtain a transfer from their previous season's club. Clubs may only withhold a request if a player has failed to fulfil his financial and contractual obligations.
A player may not transfer to any other affiliated club if he has failed to pay any fine imposed under a league's disciplinary rules.
No transfers will be allowed between August 1st and September 30th.
Any objection to a transfer must be submitted in writing to the General Secretary within 5 days of the transfer request (for this purpose the date of receipt will be taken to be the date of request).
A player will have the right of appeal to the Management Committee if a transfer is refused or delayed without just cause.
A transfer fee of £10 will be paid with each player application made during the playing season.
A Registered Players between 13 and 17 years of age may play in a 2nd Xl for another Club without a formal transfer. The player must be identified on the Team Nomination Card together with his age and the name of his Club. Permission must be obtained from the players’ Club for each match in which he is involved. He should be entered on the Playcricket Site as ‘ Loan Player’.
33. PLAYERS PLAYING FOR 1st & 2nd X1
All clubs are expected to play within ‘The Spirit of the Game’ and this should be reflected in their team selection. The Management Committee will not accept the selection of players from a higher League or Division. For the guidance of clubs this would exclude players recovering from injury of loss of form. The Rule will not apply in the Premier League prior to August 1st.
Violation of the Rule in League matches will result in the match being declared a 5-0 win for the non offending team plus any bonus points gained and a deduction 7 penalty points against the offending team. In Cup matches the offending team will lose the tie and be expelled from the Competition for a minimum of one season.
If a Club feels that their opponents have breached this Rule they should report the matter to the Cricket Committee Secretary in writing within 10 days of the match giving all relevant details of the complaint.
SECTION 5 TROPHIES AND MERIT PRIZES
34. LEAGUE TROPHIES
Premier Division - Mark Smith Memorial Trophy.
Division 1 - Tuby Cup
Division 2 - S.C.Ward Cup
Division 3 - Sismay Cup
Division 4 - ISL Cup
Cup Competitions - Whitworth Cup, Michael Savage Memorial Trophy and President’s Trophy
Ben Jessop Junior Cup - Most outstanding junior performance.
Ernest Bullock Memorial Trophy - Best all rounder.
Geoff Parkes Trophy - Chairman’s Champagne Moment.
Harry May QPM, Rose Bowl - Meritorious service to the League.
Hunsley Cup - Highest aggregate of runs in League matches.
Ian Dickinson Memorial Trophy - Man of the Match – Whitworth Cup Final.
Mick Green Memorial Trophy - Services to Umpiring.
Stuart Fearnley Trophy - Outstanding Scorebook Award.
Turner Cup - Highest aggregate of wickets in League matches.
W.J. Pye Cup - Special Administration Award.
35. MERIT PRIZES AND LEAGUE AVERAGES
The Management Committee will provide clubs with a list of qualifiers which must be verified by each club secretary. Qualifying criteria is as follows:-
Senior Batting
Premier Division 500 runs - 12 innings
Division 1 500 runs - 12 innings
Others Divisions 450 runs - 12 innings
Junior Batting 300 runs - 10 innings
Senior Bowling
Premier Division 35 wickets - 12 matches
Division 1 35 wickets - 12 matches
Others Divisions 30 wickets - 12 matches
Junior Bowling 25 wickets - 10 matches
All Rounder. An all rounder award will be given to all divisions
Wicketkeeper. 20 victims (if tied the winner will be he who has most stumpings)
A wicketkeeper award will be given to all divisions
A junior player is one who has not reached his 21st birthday by August 31st in the previous year.
If no-one qualifies for a particular prize the Management Committee has discretion to make an award to the most successful player in that category.
Junior players must be clearly indicated on the Play-cricket Website.
SECTION 6 COMPETITIONS OTHER THAN THE LEAGUE
36. WHITWORTH CUP & MICHAEL SAVAGE MEMORIAL CUP & PRESIDENT’S CUP
The top 8 teams in the Premier League from the previous season will compete for the Whitworth Cup.
The Michael Savage Memorial Cup will be competed for by the 12 teams in the current 1st Division and the 4 Premier League teams not competing in the Whitworth Cup.
The President’s Cup will be competed for by the remaining teams. Clubs with teams in either of the above competitions may choose to opt-out of the President’s Cup.
For the Whitworth Cup the 8 teams will be drawn into 2 divisions of 4 with each team playing the other 3 teams in that division using the League points system (Rule 26). Games should all be played on the same date and may only be changed by permission of the Management Committee. Games not played before the date of the next set of fixtures will normally be classed as draws. The top 2 teams from each division will qualify for the semi-finals for which a draw will be made separating teams from the same division.
The Michael Savage and President’s Cup will be played on a knock-out format.
These competitions will initially be played on Sundays.
The rules are as for the league with the following exceptions:
1. Matches will comprise a maximum 45 and a minimum 20 overs per innings.
2. No bowler may bowl more than 9 overs. If, before the match starts, there is a reduction of overs in each innings, the 9 overs should be reduced pro rata. There will be no reduction of overs due to adverse weather after the match has started.
3. For the first 15 overs, or pro rata if the overs are reduced, there must be no more than 2 fielders outside the designated area. For the remaining overs no more than 5 fielders are permitted outside that area. The area is defined by two semi circles, each with a radius of 25 yards, with their centres being the middle stumps. The ends of each semi-circle shall be joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of the pitch.
Either umpire shall call and signal 'No Ball' at the instant of delivery if this rule is not observed.
Clubs must use white disks to mark out the designated area. White lines alone are not adequate.
4. WIDE BALL Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation of this law. Any ball passing down the leg side, with the batsman in his normal guard, and not touching part of his person or clothing shall be called and signalled "Wide Ball". The batsman cannot step away to "make a wide".
5. Except as provided for in '8' below, the winners of a match will be the team scoring most runs.
6. Match start times will be as follows
April, May, June, July – 1-30pm. August, September – 12-30pm.
7. If the home team’s ground is unfit or unavailable the match should be played on their opponents ground if possible.
8. The scorers must keep a tally, over by over, of the score and number of wickets. This will provide a point of comparison at the end of a match which cannot be completed due to adverse weather or bad light. The winners of such a match will be the team that has scored the greater number of runs in that number of overs completed in the second innings. If the scores are level the winners will be the team that has taken more wickets at that stage. If the number of wickets taken is the same for each team the comparison of runs and then wickets should be repeated for one over earlier and so on until an outright winner emerges. In a completed match where the scores are level the side losing the fewest wickets is the winner. If the scores are level a count back will be made to the over at which one side has scored the most runs.
9. When a start time is delayed due to adverse weather or ground conditions overs will be reduced as for League Matches to a minimum of 20 overs( Rule 21). If a match is not does not produce a result it must be played on the following Sunday unless authorized by the Cricket Committee Chairman. The home team must determine the availability of the original umpires for the new date and inform the Umpires’ Appointments Secretary and the Cricket Committee Secretary of the arrangements.
10. In the event of a match having to be rearranged all home teams must contact the original umpires to determine their availability or not for the new date.
11. No player shall play for more than one club in a season in any of these competitions.
12. Overs must be bowled within 3 hours or pro rata. The penalty for failure to do so will be the minimum permitted fine. Umpires will be the judges of any extenuating circumstances.
13 If a fixture is cancelled and no alterative Sunday is available a 20/20 game may be arranged (except Whitworth Cup Group Matches) with the approval of the Cricket Sub-Committee. In such games the following conditions will apply:-
Bowlers - 4 overs maximum Fielders - 2 only allowed outside the circle for the first 6 overs, then no more than 5 for the rest of the innings. Overs must be not exceed 1 hour 20 minutes. A new ball must be used at the start of each innings.
When arranging these matches the home side must offer a minimum of 2 dates prior to the date of the next round. Starting times will be 6pm unless mutually agreed.
The umpire’s expenses for this type of match should be £20 each.
14. The Management Committee will determine the venues for all finals.
Match balls will be provided for finalists.
A grant will be made to the host club staging a Final and the Management Committee will fix any admission charges.
37. REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES
It is the League’s policy to support the County’s representative competitions in general. Clubs are requested to make all players available for selection and are strongly recommended to do so. The League are fully committed to all clubs and have a right to expect the clubs’ support in return. Any player who refuses to play for the Leagues representative teams will not be allowed to play for any club on that day in any competition, including friendly fixtures. Should he do so he will receive an automatic 4 match ban. The club concerned will receive a points deduction and/or expulsion from cup competitions. If a representative match clashes with an organised SYSCL match and more than one player from a particular club is selected from that club they may re-arrange the SYSCL fixture to a mutually agreed date. If the clubs cannot agree a date then the Cricket Sub-committee will fix accordingly.
SECTION 7 STANDARDS
38. STANDARDS REQUIRED BY ALL CLUBS
ORGANISATION
1. Club Umpires
All Clubs are now required to provide Club Umpires. League Fees now include an additional £100 which is payable by clubs not providing a Club Umpire for the qualifying period during the season. Clubs providing an umpire will receive a one off £100 bounty for the first season the umpire stands for the qualifying period.
Should any match played under the banner of the South Yorkshire Senior Cricket League take place without umpires appointed by the South Yorkshire Senior Cricket League Umpires’ Association then the following applies:-
The Clubs and Captains concerned will take full responsibility in ensuring that all aspects relating to the rules regarding Child Protection are strictly adhered to.
2. Second XI
All Clubs should have a well organised second XI playing in a recognized League Competition.
3. Junior Section
It is a condition of membership that Clubs must have a Junior Section fielding at least one team in approved organised Junior Cricket by 2010 and two teams in approved organised Junior Cricket by 2011.
FACILITIES
These are defined as pitches, outfield, pavilion / clubhouse, score-box and equipment.
1. Pitches
Must have strong grass roots, be free from weeds, moss, stones or other foreign bodies, flat and even and have evidence of rolling.
2. Outfield
Must be free from stones, glass or other foreign bodies, free from bare patches and evenly cut without excessive grass cuttings.
There must also be a clearly defined boundary.
3. Pavilion / Clubhouse
There must be a clean and adequate changing room and clean and efficient showers readily available for both teams.
There must be a clean and adequate separate changing room large enough to accommodate two umpires with clothes pegs and mirror installed.
All requirements of the Child Protection Act must be enforced with notices provided in the changing rooms.
There must be clean and adequate tearoom with enough tables and chairs for all players, scorers and officials.
There must be clean and efficient toilets for players, officials and spectators.
The tea provided must be adequate and available to players, scorers and visiting club officials and provide reasonable value for the charge made.
4. Score-box
Must be covered and protected from the weather with easy accessible numbers (electronic or manual).
Power installed and adequate toilet facilities if possible. These must be available in any new score-box development.
The score-box must be easily seen from the field of play and adequate visibility available to the scorers.
The score-box must be kept in a clean and tidy condition and be safe in all aspects.
Drinks are to be provided to scorers during the drinks interval in each innings.
The home club is responsible to ensure distraction is avoided from both players and spectators.
A scorer from both teams must be available at all matches and given reasonable training to carry out his tasks.
5. Equipment (All of which should be readily available)
There must be cutting and rolling equipment (light and heavy rollers), adequate pitch covers, and adequate and easily moved sightscreens at both ends.
There must be pitch marking and sweeping equipment, sawdust and two sets of good quality stumps and bails (with spares).
It is the home team's responsibility is to ensure covers are used to maximise play.
6. Housekeeping
A good level of housekeeping must be present at grounds. The appearance of undue amounts of litter or unattended equipment is not acceptable.
GROUND REPORTING AND INSPECTION
If the Management Committee receives any adverse reports on grounds and/or facilities an official inspection will take place. The clubs concerned will be advised in writing of any action that needs to be taken. Inspections may also be carried out on an ‘ad hoc’ basis.
SECTION 8 MISCELLANEOUS
39. GENERAL
Any action by a club, official, or player that in the opinion of the Management Committee brings the League into disrepute will be dealt with by the Committee.
In the event of rain delaying or interrupting a match the HOME team is responsible for making every effort to make play possible. Teams must not take the field before the Umpires at the start of the match or after any interval.
All players, including substitutes must wear conventional cricket clothing when taking part in the game. Captains are wholly responsible for enforcing this.
The incoming batsman should enter the field of play from the pavilion area and cross with the outgoing batsman on the field. The outgoing batsman must not delay his departure from the field.
40. UMPIRES AND SCORERS
Umpires. All umpires officiating in the South Yorkshire Senior Cricket League must have a valid and current CRB Enhanced Disclosure Form.
Umpires must be members of the ECBACO and the South Yorkshire Senior Cricket League Umpires’ Association (SYSCLUA). Umpires wishing to join the Panel should, in the first instance, contact any official of the SYSCLUA. Umpires must satisfy the Association of their competence. Umpires in their first year on the list will not stand with a regular partner without the permission of the SYSCLUA committee.
Umpires who cannot fulfil an appointment must themselves arrange a replacement and inform the home club and the Appointments Secretary unless it is a Premier Division or Division 1 appointment. Rearrangement is the responsibility of the Appointments Secretary for Premier Division and Division 1 appointments.
All umpires must follow the dress code laid down by the league, i.e. black or navy dress trousers, tie, white footwear and white shirt. Neither Baseball caps nor trainers are all acceptable. Failure to follow this code will affect future appointments.
If the Umpires disagree on the wearing of white coats in hot weather then the status quo will prevail and coats must be worn.
Clubs must have 2 clean umpires’ jackets available for all matches
Umpires' expenses will be set by the League Management Committee prior to the start of the season.
Clubs should pay one umpire each.
If only one umpire is present he will officiate at the bowling end throughout, receive one and a half times the normal fee and the clubs will share the cost.
Umpires must be paid before or during the tea interval and should not resume play unless they have been paid.
If an Umpire travels to the ground and play does not take place then half the fee will be paid.
If both clubs agree that a match is to be cancelled due to inclement weather the home club must inform both umpires of the cancellation no later than one and a half hours before the scheduled start.
The Umpire must advise the Results Secretary within 48 hours from the match concerned of:
1. A delay in resuming play after tea because of non-payment of an umpire.
2. All late starts and unusual incidents not in the best interests of the league.
3. A copy of any disciplinary report must be sent to the SYSCLUA secretary.
4. Teams who have less than 11 players.
5. Teams who do not provide a scorer for the whole game.
6. Clubs with fewer than two sightscreens, unless they have dispensation from the league.
7. Teams taking longer than the permitted time for the innings unless there are mitigating circumstances.
8. Any other relevant matters.
Umpires must arrive at the ground no less than 45 minutes before the scheduled start of the match. This rule must be strictly observed.
Scorers
If a team fails to provide a scorer a playing member of that team must score throughout the match. The non provision of a scorer or the failure to comply with this rule will incur the minimum permitted fine and the team will be considered to have played an ineligible player. This is also a 'totting up' offence.
41. DISCIPLINE (This Rule follows the ECB Model Regulations)
1. Code of Conduct & Spirit of Cricket
Five penalty runs shall be imposed under the provision Law 42 in cases of players disputing or criticizing the umpire's decision by word, action or gesture
1.1 Code of Conduct
1.1.1 The South Yorkshire Senior Cricket League is committed to maintaining the highest standards of behaviour & conduct. This Code of Conduct incorporates the Spirit of Cricket stated below. It applies to all matches played under the auspices of ECB and may be applied to cricket in general.
1.1.2 The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of Cricket as well as within the Laws.
1.1.3 Players and team officials must at all times accept the umpire's decision.
1.1.4 Players and team officials shall not intimidate, assault nor attempt to intimidate or assault an umpire, another player or a spectator.
1.1.5 Players and team officials shall not use crude and/or abusive language (known as 'sledging') nor make offensive gestures or hand signals nor deliberately distract an opponent.
1.1.6 Players & team officials shall not make racially abusive comments nor indulge in racially abusive actions against fellow players, officials, members and/or supporters. Clubs must operate an active, open door membership policy whilst respecting player qualification regulations and welcome players/members irrespective of ethnic origin.
1.1.7 Players and team officials shall not use nor in any way be concerned in the use or distribution of illegal drugs.
1.1.8 Clubs must take adequate steps to ensure the good behaviour of their members and supporters towards players and umpires.
1. 2 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.
1.2.1 There are two Laws which place responsibility for the team's conduct firmly on the captain.
Responsibility of Captains (Law 1.4)
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.
Players' Conduct (Law 42.18)
In the event of any player failing to comply with the instructions of an umpire criticizing his decision by word or action, 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. They will then speak to the player's captain, instructing him to take action.
1.2.2 Fair and Unfair Play
According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play. The umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captain to take action where required.
1.2.3 The umpires are authorized to intervene in cases of:·
Time wasting, damaging the pitch, dangerous or unfair bowling, tampering with the ball or any other action they consider to be unfair.
1.2.4 The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for:·
Your opponents, your own captain and team, the role of the umpires and the game's traditional values
1.2.5 It is against the Spirit of the Game:
To dispute an umpire's decision by word, action or gesture.
To direct foul abusive language towards an opponent or umpire, or use such language not directed at either, which is loud enough, in the opinion of either umpire, to be heard by people beyond the boundary.
To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, e.g.
a) appeal knowing the batsman is not out.
b) advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing.
c) 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.
1.2.6 Violence
There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play.
1.2.7 Players
Captains & umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match. Every player is expected to make an important contribution to this.
1.2.8 Any failure to comply with this Section may lead to either umpire awarding 5 penalty runs and may also lead to disciplinary action following a report from the umpires. Other than the award of penalty runs this also applies to Clubs playing matches not under the jurisdiction of this League.
REGULATIONS FOR CRICKET LEAGUES
2 Aims and Jurisdiction
These regulations shall apply to any player who plays for any club at any level under the auspices of the ECB and are intended to provide assistance and uniformity to all Clubs and Leagues in dealing with any alleged breach of the ECB Code of Conduct and Spirit of Cricket (Paragraph 1).
It is intended that any breach of Section 1 should in the first instance be dealt with by the player's club who shall notify the Secretary of the League Disciplinary Sub-Committee of the result of any action taken against its player.
3 Procedure
3.1 Any alleged breach of Section 1 above shall be notified in writing (to be known as 'a Complaint') to the Secretary of the League Disciplinary Sub-Committee.
3.2 Any complaint so initiated must be referred to the Chairman of the League Disciplinary Sub-Committee.
3.3 On receipt of such complaint and as soon as reasonably practicable, the Chairman of the League Disciplinary Sub-Committee shall consider the complaint and resolve either:
a) to take no action except to record the complaint and notify the club; or
b) to endorse the disciplinary action taken by the club; or
c) to refer the matter for a Disciplinary Hearing which he shall convene as soon as practicable.
4 Disciplinary Hearing
4.1 In any case which is referred for a Disciplinary Hearing, at least 7 days' notice of the hearing and of the alleged offences shall be given, in writing, to the player, or in the case of a club, its Secretary.
4..2 The Chairman of the League Disciplinary Sub-Committee shall convene a hearing as soon as practicable and in any event no later than 21 days of the decision to refer. He can grant any adjournment at his discretion.
4.3 The player and club shall be entitled to attend the hearing, state their case (in the case of a club by its Secretary or other official), to be supported by a colleague and to call witnesses.
4.4 The Hearing shall be conducted by the Disciplinary Sub-Committee of the League which shall consist of not less than 3 persons, none of whom shall be connected with the player, the club or their opponents at the time of the alleged breach.
5 Penalties
5.1 If at the hearing the Disciplinary Sub-Committee finds the alleged offence proved it shall have the power to impose one or more of the following penalties and such order to costs as it deems appropriate:
5.2 In the case of a player:
5.2.1 To require the player to submit appropriate letter(s) of apology within a specified time.
5.2.2 To record a reprimand and to give a warning as to future conduct. 5.2.3 To impose a fine.
5.2.4 To suspend the player for one or more matches, or for a stated period.
5.2.5 To deduct League points from the team. 5.2.6 To expel the player from the League.
5.3 In the case of a club:
5.3.1 To require the club to submit appropriate letter(s) of apology within a specified time.
5.3.2 To record a reprimand and to give a warning as to future conduct. 5.3.3 To impose a fine.
5.3.4 To deduct League points from the clubs team(s). 5.3.5 To relegate to any lower division of the League.
5.3.6 To expel the club from any competition of the League 5.3.7 To expel the club from the League.
5.4 The Disciplinary Sub-Committee shall have the power to suspend the operation of any part, or all, of the penalty it imposes for such period and subject to such term and conditions it deems appropriate.
5.5 Decisions of the Disciplinary Sub-Committee
(a finding that a complaint is proved or not proved or a decision on a penalty) shall be by majority vote; where necessary the Panel Chairman shall have a casting vote.
6 Appeals Procedure
6.1 A player or club shall have the right of appeal to the Appeals Committee. Notice of Appeal setting out the grounds must be given, in writing, to the General Secretary of the League within 7 days of the decision of the Disciplinary Sub-Committee, together with a deposit of £50.
6.2 If Notice of Appeal is given the penalty shall not take effect pending the hearing of the appeal, which shall take place as soon as is practicable.
6.3 The appeal shall be by way of re-hearing before a different committee. The composition of the committee shall be at the discretion of the Chairman of the League and shall consist of not less than 3 persons, none of whom shall be connected with the player, the club or their opponents at the time of the alleged breach. The player or club shall have the same rights of attendance and representation and of calling witnesses as they had before the Disciplinary Sub-Committee.
6.4 The Appeals Committee may confirm, vary or reverse the decision of the Disciplinary Sub-Committee and shall have the power to increase any penalty. It may award costs of the appeal hearing. Decisions of the Appeal Panel shall be by majority vote; where necessary the Chairman shall have a casting vote.
6.5 The decision of the Appeals Committee or, if no appeal, of the Disciplinary Sub-Committee, shall be final and binding.
REGULATIONS FOR CLUBS
7 Internal Club Enquiry
7.1 The club of its own volition and without need for the receipt of a written complaint or other prompting shall, where any alleged case of unfair or improper conduct occurs as stated in Paragraph 1 above, or otherwise as the club may think fit, forthwith convene an Internal Club Enquiry.
7.2 The purpose of the Internal Club Enquiry shall be to establish the facts and, where appropriate, to take the necessary disciplinary action so as to ensure the club does not fail properly to control or discipline its player or players and to ensure that the club acts in a manner designed to protect its good name and that of cricket generally.
7.3 Any player requested to attend such an Internal Club Enquiry, or any Appeal there from, shall be entitled to be accompanied at the enquiry by a friend or other representative.
8 Penalties
8.1 If the Internal Club Enquiry finds the misconduct proved, the club shall have the following powers: -
8.1.1 To require the player to write letter(s) of apology within the specified time.
8.1.2 To record a reprimand and give a warning as to future conduct. 8.1.3 To impose a fine.
8.1.4 To suspend the player's right to be considered for selection by the club to play in one or more matches.
8.1.5 To suspend the player's membership of the club for a period.
8.1.6 In a case of gross misconduct the club shall have the power to terminate the player's membership forthwith.
8.2 If it is thought fit, the club may impose more than one of the above penalties for the same offence.
9 Appeals Procedure
9.1 The player shall have the right to appeal to the President of the club or to the President's nominee for a review of the findings of the Internal club Enquiry and of the penalty or penalties imposed.
9.2 The decision of the President or his nominee in all cases shall be final and binding.
42. INTERPRETATION OF RULES
In any dispute about the interpretation of these rules the decision of the Management Committee shall be final and binding.
YORKSHIRE COUNCIL CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP RULES
A. QUALIFICATION.
To qualify for the Yorkshire Cricket Council’s championship play-off a club of a member League must have played a minimum of 16 league fixtures. No player shall participate in the play-offs who has not played a minimum of 6 matches in the current season with his present club prior to the qualifying date of the 3rd Saturday in August.
To qualify for the Yorkshire Cricket Council’s championship play-off (Subsidiary Competition) a club of a member League must have played a minimum of 15 League fixtures. No player shall participate in the play-offs who has not played a minimum of 5 league matches in the current season with his present club prior to the qualifying date of the 2nd Saturday in August.
Any player who has played 50% or more of their games in a League senior to the one involved in the play-offs will not be eligible to play.
The YCC Management Committee will decided in all cases what constitutes a Senior League. Any club infringing this rule will be expelled from the competition, with no right of appeal.
B. THE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY-OFF
The two leading clubs in each of the member Leagues at the close of play on the 3rd Saturday in August each year shall qualify for the quarter finals. The clubs qualifying for the quarter-finals and semi-finals shall be drawn in pairs and the first club drawn in each case shall have the choice of ground, subject to the approval of the Management Committee.
If either of the two leading clubs are not available to take part in the play-off games, then the League concerned must substitute the clubs in the 3rd or 4th positions. Clubs who withdraw from the competition once the first round has been played, or withdraw before the first round leaving the member League no time to find a replacement may be subject to a fine by the YCC.
The quarter-finals, semi-finals and final shall normally be played on the last Sunday in August, the first Sunday in September and the second Sunday in September in each year respectively.
Any profit or loss shall be shared by the two competing clubs.
When the scores are equal at the end of the game the winners shall be the side losing fewer wickets. If the same number of wickets have fallen, the result is determined on the scores at the end of the previous over. If this does not produce a result a count back takes place—over by over—until a winner emerges.
SUBSIDIARY PLAY-OFF
The dates for this competition will be one week earlier than those for the Championship play-off at all stages.
PLAYING CONDITIONS
If the start is delayed, one over per team shall be deducted for every 6 minutes or part thereof. Minimum number of overs to constitute a match is 20 overs per side. Once the game has started there will be no deduction of overs. The side batting second must face a minimum of 20 overs. The scorers must keep a tally, over by over, of the score and wickets lost. If the match ends through adverse weather and the team batting second have faced a minimum of 20 overs, then the winners shall be the team that has scored the greater number of runs in that number of overs completed. If the scores are level the winners will be the team who have lost the least number of wickets. If this does not achieve a result, then this should be repeated one over earlier and so on until a result is achieved.
In the event of a difficulty arising which prevents the match being played on the date specified, the matter shall be dealt with by the Management Committee.
LENGTH OF MATCHES
Games will be 45 overs per side. Rules on overs reduction and minimum overs for games stay the same.
No bowler may bowl more than 9 overs. If overs are reduced at the start of the game, no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the total overs. When the total overs are not divisible by 5 an additional over shall be allowed to minimum number of bowlers to make up the balance.
FIELDING RESTRICTIONS
For the first 15 overs, or pro rata if the overs are reduced, no more than 2 fielders may be outside of the designated area. For the remaining overs no more than 5 fielders are permitted outside the area. At the instance of delivery there may not be more than 5 fielders on the Leg Side at any time.
The area is defined by two semi-circles each with a radius of 25 yards with the centres being the middle stumps. The ends of each semi-circle shall be joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of the pitch. Either umpire shall call and signal ‘No Ball’ at the instant of delivery if this rule is not observed.
Clubs must use white discs to mark the designated area, white lines alone are not adequate.
WIDE BALL
Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation of this law—any ball passing down the leg side, with the batsman in his normal guard, and not touching the batsman’s person shall be called and signalled ‘Wide Ball’. The batsman cannot make it into a wide ball, therefore if, in the opinion of the umpire, the ball would have hit the batsman’s person or clothing in his normal guard position then ‘Wide Ball’ should not be called.
All matches will start at 12 noon, with a 25 minute interval between innings (unless Management decide otherwise) and during the interval the pitch may be rolled for a maximum of 7 minutes. Play shall consist of a maximum of 45 overs per innings unless the side batting first shall be bowled out; there will be no carry over of overs to the side batting second in that case.
The Home Club shall be responsible for the arrangements of the matches played in the quarter-finals and semi-finals. Any profit or loss, as the case may be, shall be shared equally by the two competing clubs. Allowable expenses shall be those detailed in paragraph ‘C’ - Final.
C. FINAL
The final shall be played on the ground selected by the member Leagues in the sequence : Pontefract & District, East Yorkshire Alliance, South Yorkshire and Central Yorkshire, who will be responsible for underwriting the match expenses in 1 and 2 below.
The proceeds of the final, including gate receipts, surplus from the raffle and any other donations/sponsorship, shall be disbursed as follows:
- Payment of 40 teas for players, officials, scorers and guests.
- In payment of Umpires expenses, printing, advertising and gatemen.
- 50% of the balance to the YCC and 50% to the club hosting the Final.
- The YCC will provide match balls whenever possible. The balls must be approved by the match umpires.
Quarter-finals, semi-finals and final matches must be played strictly under M.C.C. rules.
D. experimental RULES – 2010
in all Ycc games either umpire may award 5 penalty runs to the opposition if a decision is disputed by word, action or gesture. five penalty runs may also be awarded for the use of foul and obscene language on the field of play.over.
ECB Regulations for Young Cricketers
The directive, as detailed below, together with the additional restrictions shown, shall be enforced in all matches organized by the SYCL.
Introduction
The ECB has issued the following guidance covering the participation of young cricketers in adult matches. This guidance applies to boys and girls and any reference to he/his should be interpreted to include she/her. Age groups are based on the age of the player at midnight on 31st August in the year preceding the current season.
Guidance for Clubs and Leagues
All clubs must recognize that they have a duty of care towards all young players who are representing the club. This duty of care also extends to Leagues that allow the participation of young players in adult teams in their League. The duty of care should be interpreted in two ways:
u Not to place a young player in a position that involves an unreasonable risk to that young player, taking account of the circumstances of the match and the relative skills of the player.
Not to create a situation that places members of the opposing side in a position whereby they cannot play cricket as they would normally do against adult players.
In addition the following specific requirements apply to young players in adult matches:
All young players who have not reached their 18th birthday must wear a helmet with a faceguard when batting and when standing up to the stumps when keeping wicket. Parental consent not to wear a helmet should not be accepted in adult matches. A young player acting as a runner must also wear a helmet even if the player he is running for is not doing so.
The current ECB fielding regulations must be adhered to and enforced by the umpires and captain. The umpires are empowered by these fielding regulations to stop the game immediately if a young player comes within the restricted distance.
The umpires and the opposing captain must be notified of the age group of all players participating in an adult match who are in the Under 19 age group or younger even if the player is not a fast bowler. This requirement also covers any young player taking the field as a substitute fielder. The ECB Team Sheet cards are freely available to facilitate this.
Any player in the Under 13 age group and younger must have explicit written consent from a parent or guardian before participating in adult matches. Clubs must ensure that their player registration procedures ensure that consent is obtained. The guidance related to changing and showering (see `Safe Hands'- Welfare of Young People in Cricket Policy) must be adhered to.
Additional South Yorkshire League regulations:
Under 15 Age Group
Any players in the Under 15 age group must have written parental consent to play in the Premier, Whitworth cup and division1.
Under 13 Age Group
Any players in the Under 13 age group must have written parental consent to play in divs 2,3,4 & 5 and the Mick Savage Trophy. They are NOT allowed to play in any division higher than 2 or in the Whitworth Cup.
Under 11 Age Group
Any players in the under 11 age group are NOT allowed to play in any games under the control of the SYCL.
Regulations for Young Cricketers - Bowling and Fielding.
The directive, as detailed below, shall be enforced in all matches organised by the SYCL.
ECB Fast Bowling Directives
For the purpose of these directives, a fast bowler should be defined as a bowler to whom the wicket keeper, in the same age group, would in normal circumstances stand back to take the ball.
Age Group Max overs per spell Max overs per day
Up to Under 13 5 overs per spell 10 overs per day
Under 14/15 6 overs per spell 12 overs per day
Under 16/17 7 overs per spell 18 overs per day
Under 18/19 7 overs per spell 18 overs per day
Having completed a spell the bowler cannot bowl again, from either end, until the equivalent number of overs to the length of his/her spell have been bowled from the same end.
A bowler can change ends without ending his current spell provided that he bowls the next over that he legally can from the other end. If this does not happen his/her spell is deemed to be concluded.
If play is interrupted, for any reason, for less than 40 minutes any spell in progress at the time of the interruption can be continued after the interruption up to the maximum number of overs per spell for the appropriate age group.
If the spell is not continued after the interruption the bowler cannot bowl again, from either end, until the equivalent number of avers to the length of his spell before the interruption have been bowled from the same end.
If the interruption is of 40 minutes or more, whether scheduled or not, the bowler can commence a new spell immediately.
Once a bowler covered by these Directives has bowled in a match he cannot exceed the maximum number of overs per day for his age group even if he subsequently bowls spin. He can exceed the maximum overs per spell if bowling spin, but cannot then revert to bowling fast until an equivalent number of overs to the length of his spell have been bowled from the same end. If he bowls spin without exceeding the maximum number of avers in a spell the maximum will apply as soon as he reverts to bowing fast. If he bowls spin without exceeding the maximum number of overs in a spell the maximum number will apply as soon as he starts bowling fast.
ECB Close Fielding Regulations
The following stipulates the minimum fielding distance for young players in all matches where a hard ball is used. In the senior game, it is the captain's responsibility to apply these regulations.
No young player in the Under 15 age group or younger shall be allowed to field closer that 8 yards (7.3 metres) from the middle stump, except behind the wicket on the off side unless the batsman has played the ball.
For players in the Under 13 age group and below, the distance is 11 yards (10 metres).
In addition, any young player in the Under 16 to Under 18 age groups who has not reached the age of 18, must wear a helmet and, for boys, an abdominal protector (box) when fielding within 6 yards (5.5 metres) of the bat, except behind the wicket on the off side.
Players should be encouraged to wear appropriate protective equipment whenever they are fielding in a position where they feel at risk.
These minimum distances apply even if the player is wearing a helmet.
Note; The age groups referred to are based on the age of the player at midnight on 31st August in the year preceding the current season.
Safety guidance on the wearing of cricket helmets by young players
The England and Wales Cricket Board has issued new safety guidance on the wearing of cricket helmets by young players.
It is recommended that young players wear a helmet when batting and when standing up to the stumps when keeping wicket against a hard cricket ball in matches and in practice.
A young player should not be allowed to bat or to stand up to the stumps when keeping wicket without a helmet against a hard ball except with written parental consent. Coaches, teachers, managers and umpires should always ensure that a young player wears a helmet if this written parental consent has not been received.
Players should regard a helmet with a faceguard as a normal item of protective equipment when batting against a hard ball, together with pads, gloves and, for boys, an abdominal protector (box).
There is a British Standard (BS7928:1998) for cricket helmets and it is in the best interests of players to ensure that their helmet conforms to this standard.
The ECB is recommending that all players up to the age of 18 follow this guidance. It applies to young players in adult cricket as well as to all junior cricket played with a hard cricket ball.
The ECB is requesting that the new guidance is communicated to the parents or guardians of all young players through clubs and schools, and that parental consent is always obtained before young players are allowed to bat or stand up to the stumps when keeping wicket against a hard ball without wearing a helmet.
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