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Diamond Valley Cricket Association Inc.

SENIOR AND JUNIOR PLAYING RULES

(Revised August 2013)

Season 2013/14

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DIAMOND VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION SENIOR AND JUNIOR PLAYING RULES

SEASON 2013/14

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contacts Association Contacts ...........................................Page 3 Umpires Association Contacts ...............................Page 3 Other Contacts ...................................................Page 4 Club Contacts .....................................................Page 5 Rules Junior Playing Rules ...........................................Page 11 Senior Playing Rules ..........................................6 Index to Rules ....................................................Page 38

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DIAMOND VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION CONTACTS

PRESIDENT: Matthew Fleming (M): 0418542002 (E):[email protected]

TREASURER: John Volders 30 Lindon Strike Court, Research 3195 (H): 9437 1529 (F): 9437 0106 (M): 0418 545 996 (E): [email protected]

GENERAL MANAGER: Rob Knee PO Box 5063, Burnley 3121 (M): 0431 708 874 (E): [email protected] [email protected]

OPERATIONS MANAGER: Neal Bowden (H): 9431 6121 (M): 0431 708 874 (E): [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTS (Senior Executive): Peter Leslie (H): 9404 1753 (M): 0408 396 001 (E): [email protected]

Bill Wise (M): 0478319770 (E): [email protected]

Kevin Marshall (H): 94368674 (W): 98795294 (M): 0438254173 (E): [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTS (Junior Executive): Danny Fitzpatrick (Junior Umpiring) (M): 0411 442 042 (E): [email protected]

Gary Cameron (Website) (M): 0412680116 (E): [email protected]

Callum Dean (Junior Rep Cricket) (M): 0417165273 (E): [email protected]

Brian Smith (M): 0417015277 (E): [email protected]

UMPIRES ASSOCIATION CONTACTS

PRESIDENT: Dick Norman 25 Lillian Parade Eltham 3095 (H): 9439 7947

SECRETARY: Ian Davidson 85 Franklin Street, Eltham 3095 (H): 9439 8100 (F): 9439 8850 (M): 0419 302 028 (E):[email protected]

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OTHER CONTACTS

Banyule Council Brett Jose, Sports & Community Liaison Officer, 9457 9934; [email protected] Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au (Look at the Viewbank weather station information) Cricket Victoria Help Desk Webmail and Website: [email protected] MyCricket: http://mycricket.cricket.com.au/ MyCricket Support: http://mycricketsupport.cricket.com.au/ North Metro Cricket Association Bill Anderson, General Manager, 0437 009 455 [email protected] JLT Sports (Insurance) 1300 655 684 Nillumbik Council Rod Clark, Leisure Services Development Officer, 9433 3130; [email protected] Kookaburra Leigh Watts, 0417086850; Nathan Pillon, 0417086815 Gray Nichols/Platypus Michael Reed, 0439335755 Plenty Valley FM (88.6FM) 284 Childs Rd Mill Park, 9404 2111 Whittlesea Council Justyne Bishop, Leisure & Community Inclusion, 94048842; [email protected] VMCU Rodney Patterson, Administrator, 0408 088 580, [email protected]


http://www.bom.gov.au/


http://mycricket.cricket.com.au/

http://mycricketsupport.cricket.com.au/





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DVCA CLUB CONTACTS

BANYULE Rooms: Beverley Rd Oval, Beverley Rd. Heidelberg (32 D3) 9458 2875 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.banyulecc.com.au Postal: PO Box 7021, Banyule 3084 SECRETARY: Snr: Phil Barnes (M): 0410 663 541 Jnr: Martin Veal (M): 0439 011 254 PRESIDENT: Michael Asbury (M): 0416 032 671 DVCA CONTACT: Bill Wise (M): 0478 319 770 BUNDOORA Rooms: Yulong Reserve, Cnr Bent St & Plenty Rd Bundoora (9 K12) 9467 6701 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://bundoora.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 1233 Bundoora 3083 SECRETARY: Anthony White (M): 0414 953 223 PRESIDENT: Bradley Dean (M): 0438 366 973 DVCA CONTACT: Peter Leslie (M): 0408 396 001 BUNDOORA Rooms: Loyola Reserve, Gleeson Drive Bundoora (20 C2) UNITED 9467 7072 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://bundooraunited.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 291 Bundoora 3083 SECRETARY: Toby Johnston (M): 0422 184 129 PRESIDENT: Grant Flack (M): 0431 419 882 DVCA CONTACT: Kevin Marshall (M): 0438 254 173 CAMREA Rooms: Main St Reserve, Main St. Thomastown (8 G7) TAIPANS 9465 8893 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://camrea.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: 26 Yellowbox Avenue South Morang 3752 SECRETARY: Ian Carter (M): 0402 167 153 PRESIDENT: Shane Parsons (M): 0422 240 589 DVCA CONTACT: Kevin Marshall (M): 0438254173 DIAMOND Rooms: Coventry Oval, Elizabeth St Diamond Creek (12 A5) CREEK 9438 1639 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://diamondcreek.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 279 Diamond Creek 3089 SECRETARY: Snr: Tanya Bowen (M): 0425 848 593 Jnr: Stephen McCormick (M): 0413 128 257 PRESIDENT: Snr: Daniel Kingsley (M): 0430 454 400 Jnr: Dave Ramsey 0429 958 201 DVCA CONTACT: Neal Bowden (M): 0415 141 779



http://www.banyulecc.com.au/



http://bundoora.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://bundooraunited.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://camrea.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://diamondcreek.vic.cricket.com.au/

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ELTHAM Rooms: Eltham Central Park, Panther Place Eltham (21 J5) 9439 8175 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: www.elthamcricketclub.com.au Postal: PO Box 44 Eltham 3095 SECRETARY: Seb Oakley (M): 0425 744 858 PRESIDENT: Stephen Luckman (M): 0411 015 809 DVCA CONTACT: John Volders (M): 0418 545 996 EPPING Rooms: 94013304 Epping Recreation Reserve, High & Park St Epping (182 A8) Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://epping.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: 5 Tench Court Mill Park 3082 SECRETARY: Dave Blair (M): 0457 320 163 PRESIDENT: Anthony Licovski (M): 0421 984 796 DVCA CONTACT: Peter Leslie (M): 0408 396 001 GREENSBOROUGH Rooms: War Memorial Park, McDowell St, Greensborough (20 H3) 9435 7327 Club mail: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://greensborough.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 202, Greensborough 3088 SECRETARY: Andrew Cleary (M): 0425 726 401 PRESIDENT: Snr: Matthew Crawford (M): 0425 860 492 Jnr: Rob James (M): 0422 008 007 DVCA CONTACT: Bill Wise (M): 0478 319 770 HEIDELBERG Rooms: Warringal Park, Beverley Rd. Heidelberg (32 C4) 9457 3682 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.heidelbergcricketclub.com Postal: 19 Ross St. Northcote 3070 SECRETARY: Craig Stevens (H): 9410 9658; (M): 0408 300 637 PRESIDENT: Dean Turner (H): 9077 8277; (M): 0407 805 674 DVCA CONTACT: Bill Wise (M): 0478 319 770 HURSTBRIDGE Rooms: Ben Frilay Oval, Greysharps Road Hurstbridge (185 J8) 9718 1583 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://hurstbridge.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 314 Hurstbridge 3099 SECRETARY: Rachel Dimech (M): 0418 518 980 PRESIDENT: Snr: Logan Kilgour (M): 0412 789 558 Jnr: Michelle Lemire (M): 0400 905 601 DVCA CONTACT: Matthew Fleming (M): 0418 542 002



http://www.elthamcricketclub.com.au/



http://epping.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://greensborough.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://www.heidelbergcricketclub.com/



http://hurstbridge.vic.cricket.com.au/

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LALOR STARS Rooms: WA Smith Reserve #1, 188 Darebin Drive Lalor (9 D4) 9465 7915 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://lscc.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 2044 Lalor Plaza, Lalor 3075 SECRETARY: Sean Winstone: (M) 0421 989 326 PRESIDENT: Mark Marshall (M): 0411 178 266 DVCA CONTACT: Peter Leslie (M): 0408 396 001 LOWER Rooms: Eltham Lower Park, Main Rd Eltham (21 H10) ELTHAM 9439 8914 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: Postal: PO Box 522 Eltham 3095 SECRETARY: Nick Frayne (M): 0407 398 081 PRESIDENT: Luke Burgoyne (M): 0408 354 666 DVCA CONTACT: Neal Bowden (M): 0415 141 779 LOWER Rooms: Lower Plenty Park, Para Road Montmorency (21 B5) PLENTY Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://lowerplentycc.vic.cricket.com.au/ Postal: PO Box 193 Greensborough Vic 3088 SECRETARY: Mick Connop (M): 0438 016 910 PRESIDENT: David Delaney (M): 0400 121 964 DVCA CONTACT: Neal Bowden (M): 0415 141 779 MACLEOD Rooms: Macleod Park 60-80 Ruthven Street Macleod (20 B9) 9459 1006 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://macleod.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 358 Rosanna 3084 SECRETARY: Jacques Chaperon (M): 0412 507 609 PRESIDENT: Kevin Delaney (M): 0434 171 136 DVCA CONTACT: John Volders (M): 0418 545 996 MERNDA Rooms: Mernda Recreation Reserve, Schotters Rd Mernda (390 J9) 9717 5047 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.merndacc.com.au Postal: 25 Mea Circuit, Mernda VIC 3754 SECRETARY: Callum Dean (M): 0417 165 273 PRESIDENT: Shane McCarter (M): 0415 463 558 DVCA CONTACT: John Volders (M): 0418 545 996



http://lscc.vic.cricket.com.au/





http://lowerplentycc.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://macleod.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://www.merndacc.com.au/

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MILL PARK Rooms: Redleap Reserve, Redleap Ave Mill Park (9 K4) Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://millparkcc.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 56 Mill Park 3082 SECRETARY: Shane Culpin (M): 0428 429 478 PRESIDENT: Clinton Mills: (M): 0407 313 351 DVCA CONTACT: Peter Leslie (M): 0408 396 001 MONTMORENCY Rooms: Montmorency Park, Para Rd Montmorency (21 B5) 9435 0272 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://montmorencycc.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 240 Greensborough 3088 SECRETARY: Snr: Colin Clark: (H): 9432 9001; (M): 0409 437 836; Jnr: Ken Whiteman (M): 0419 922 995 PRESIDENT: Darren Ward (H): 9438 2247 (M): 0425 796 863 DVCA CONTACT: Matthew Fleming (M): 0418 542 002 NORTH Rooms: Eltham North Reserve, Wattletree Road Eltham North (11 K12) ELTHAM 9439 1666 WANDERERS Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://newcc.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: 1/9 Cassinia Court Diamond Creek 3089 SECRETARY: Snr: Peter Mann (M): 0419 879 247 Jnr: Trevor Bell (H): 9432 1060 (M): 0402 066 653 PRESIDENT: Brian Stieg (H): 9438 2419; (M): 0400 560 490 DVCA CONTACT: Neal Bowden (M): 0415 141 779 OLD Rooms: Garvey Oval, Parade College, 1436 Plenty Road, Bundoora (10 A10) PARADIANS/ Club Email: [email protected] ST. FRANCIS Juniors Email: [email protected] OF ASSISI Website: http://oldparadiansstfranciscc.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 107 Mill Park 3082 SECRETARY: Karen McGinty (M): 0417 522 595 PRESIDENT: Gary Hill (M): 0457 509 644 DVCA CONTACT: John Volders (M): 0418 545 996 PANTON HILL Rooms: A.E. Cracknell Reserve, Bishops Road, Panton Hill (263 K9) 9719 7280 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://pantonhill.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 900 Panton Hill 3759 SECRETARY: David Tod (H): 9719 7481; (M): 0401 437 284 PRESIDENT: Mark Tung (H): 9719 7300; (M): 0407 829 901 DVCA CONTACT: Matthew Fleming (M): 0418 542 002



http://millparkcc.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://montmorencycc.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://newcc.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://oldparadiansstfranciscc.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://pantonhill.vic.cricket.com.au/

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PLENTY Rooms: Plenty Park, Cnr Memorial Dr & Yan Yean Rd Plenty (11D5) 9434 7487 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.plentycricketclub.com.au Postal: PO Box 536 Greensborough 3088 SECRETARY: Brian Smith (M): 0439 220 208 PRESIDENT: Michael Smith (M): 0438 602 286 DVCA CONTACT: Neal Bowden (M): 0415 141 779 PLENTY War Memorial Park, Ironbark Road Yarrambat (Behind the CFA) (184 G8) VALLEY BATS 9436 2030 Club Email: [email protected] Junior Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.pvcc.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 15 Yarrambat 3091 SECRETARY: Dianne Herman (H): 9434 3693 (M): 0414 943 000; PRESIDENT: Snr: Darren Callahan (M): 0413 055 829; Jnr: Greg Carpenter (M): 0419 001 045 DVCA CONTACT: Kevin Marshall (M): 0438254173 RESEARCH / Rooms: Research Park, 1459 Main Road Research (22 F1) ELTHAM 9437 1897 COLLEGE Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://researchelthamcollegians.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 1115 Research 3095 SECRETARY: Paul Gallo:(M): 0402 609 766 PRESIDENT: Sebastian Fitzpatrick: (M): 0497 839 609 DVCA CONTACT: Matthew Fleming (M): 0418 542 002 RIVERSIDE Rooms: Whatmough Park, 2 Kalparrin Ave Greensborough (20 J1) 9435 5971 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.riversidecricketclub.com.au Postal: PO Box 479 Greensborough 3088 SECRETARY: Daniel Hoyne (M): 0409 504 485 PRESIDENT: Liam Money (M): 0438 541 678 DVCA CONTACT: John Volders (M): 0418 545 996 ROSANNA Rooms: De Winton Park, Grove Rd. Rosanna (32 A2) 94583967 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://rosannacc.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 384 Heidelberg 3084 SECRETARY: Steve Nikolovski (M): 0414 950 666 PRESIDENT: Peter Hodder (M): 0412 701 838 DVCA CONTACT: Bill Wise (M): 0478 319 770



http://www.plentycricketclub.com.au/



http://www.pvcc.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://researchelthamcollegians.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://www.riversidecricketclub.com.au/



http://rosannacc.vic.cricket.com.au/

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SOUTH Rooms: Mill Park Lakes Reserve, 170 The Boulevard, Mill Park Lakes (183-B6) MORANG Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://southmorang.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 188 South Morang 3752 SECRETARY: Dave Watson (M): 0409 419 599 PRESIDENT: Wayne McMahon (M): 0438 800 309 DVCA CONTACT: Kevin Marshall (M): 0438 254 173 THOMASTOWN Rooms: Thomastown East Reserve Leslie St T’town East (9E8) UNITED 9465 8601 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://thomastownunited.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 2032; Lalor Plaza Lalor 3075 SECRETARY: Snr: Glen Dean (M): 0401 410 272 Jnr: Anton Basanisi (M): 0416 733 718 PRESIDENT: Snr: John Keratianos (M): 0416 169 937

Jnr: Gavin Patterson DVCA CONTACT: Kevin Marshall (M): 0438 254 173 WHITTLESEA Rooms: Walker Reserve, 74 Laurel St Whittlesea (246 H9) 9716 2549 Club Email: [email protected] Juniors Email: [email protected] Website: http://whittlesea.vic.cricket.com.au Postal: PO Box 330 Whittlesea 3757 SECRETARY: Cameron Black (M): 0433 915 619 PRESIDENT: Jon Elks (M): 0423 022 829 DVCA CONTACT: Matthew Fleming (M): 0418 542 002



http://southmorang.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://thomastownunited.vic.cricket.com.au/



http://whittlesea.vic.cricket.com.au/

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PLAYING RULES: JUNIOR GRADE SECTION J1 Junior Grade Rules J2 Number of Players in Teams J3 Team Managers J4 Team Sheets and Scores J5 Attire J6 Smoking and Drinking J7 Player Safety J8 Umpires J9 Adverse Conditions J10 Pitches, Wickets, Boundaries J11 Getting the Pitch and Ground Ready J12 The Toss in U12 Home & Away Matches J13 Follow-on and Declarations J14 Hours of Play J15 Starting and Completing Last Over J16 Daily Overs (2 day matches) J17 Overs J18 Individual Bowling Restrictions J19 Individual Batting Restrictions J20 No Balls and Wides and 5-Run Penalties J21 One-Day Home & Away Matches J22 Two-Day Home & Away Matches J23 Semi Finals J24 Grand Finals Remember to use the Index if you need to look something up in a hurry

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J1 JUNIOR GRADE RULES These Rules starting with ‘J’ for ‘Junior’ apply to all junior grades. Each Rule applies to all matches, grades and age groups, unless it says otherwise. Senior Rules starting with ‘S’ for ‘Senior’ do not apply to junior grades. The ‘Laws of Cricket 4th edition 2010’ apply to all matches, unless excluded or modified by or inconsistent with these Rules. Each manager will have a copy of these rules at all matches. J2 NUMBER OF PLAYERS IN TEAMS A match will not start until each team has at least 7 players present. If a team does not have 7 players present, the start will be delayed until it does. The other captain may protest if there is a delay. He may claim a walkover after 30 minutes . If a team starts a match with 7 players but later falls below 7 (even at the start of Day 2), play will still continue.

Teams can have more than 11 players. All players can bat but the innings finishes at the fall of the 10th wicket. More than 11 may bowl in an innings, but no more than 11 may field at one time. Members of the fielding team may interchange freely at the end of an over, at the fall of a wicket or after a break in play. Laws 2.5 and 2.6 do not apply. All players will be listed on the Team Sheet. J3 TEAM MANAGERS Each team will have a manager, and a deputy to act for him when he is unavailable. They will be at least 16 years old. They will control the team, and supervise the umpiring and scoring.

A manager or his deputy may act for the team’s captain. The other team may treat a manager or his deputy as the captain of the team.

Managers may help with bowling and field changes and on-field coaching. However, they will not waste time. In finals, they may only go on the ground during the Tea Interval or breaks in play.

Managers are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the spirit and traditions of the game, as well as within the Rules and Laws.

Managers and deputies should attend the annual DVCA lecture on the Laws, Rules and related matters.

Before the start of each day’s play, if there is no official umpire, the Managers will agree on which watch is to be followed during that day’s play. They will keep a note of the times of breaks in play and time lost for adverse conditions and ensure that they are noted in both scorebooks. J4 TEAMSHEETS AND SCORES Captains will list their teams and substitutes on the Team Sheet and all players will sign it, and clubs will deal with it as per the prescribed procedure. Clubs will lodge details of scores as per the prescribed procedure. Each club will provide a scorebook and a scorer to keep the scores as per the Rules and Laws.

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After each day’s play, umpires and captains will, when scores are agreed, and before leaving the ground, note the scores in both scorebooks and, at the end of the match the result and margin (eg Plenty won on the 1st innings by 25 runs), and sign both scorebooks to confirm that all team totals and any result are correct. If scores are disputed each captain will note and sign the details in both scorebooks. The official umpires will impound them and within 24 hours give them to the General Manager or his nominated representative with written details. If there is no official umpire each club will give its scorebook and written details to the General Manager or his nominated representative within 24 hours. If a club intends to protest or dispute the result the captain or manager will, before leaving the ground, tell the umpires and other captain, and note and sign the details in both scorebooks. J5 ATTIRE

This Rule applies to all players and substitutes in all matches. Fines will apply if any of the conditions are breached.

Players must wear • long white trousers, and • a white shirt with a collar. 2-3mm coloured piping is permitted on playing tops, or • a DVCA approved coloured shirt (by all players) • mainly white shoes or boots, and • mainly white socks.

• Club caps and hats, or • a white cap or hat or headband or • approved helmet, • Pullovers and windcheaters must be white or trimmed with club colours. You may wear club or sponsors’ logos of up to 100mm by 100mm: Club or sponsors’ logos of up to 100mm x 100mm may only be worn on • shirt breasts, • shirt sleeves • pullover or windcheater breasts • caps and hats. • A runner will wear external equipment equal to that worn by the batsman and carry a

bat. • Footwear with metal spikes is not permitted. J6 SMOKING AND DRINKING No player, umpire, manager or substitute will smoke on the field during a match. No player, umpire or manager will, on the day of a match, drink alcohol at the match venue or on the field before the close of play. A captain will, when selecting any necessary substitute, give due regard to this requirement. A substitute will not drink alcohol from the time he is selected until the close of play. J7 PLAYER SAFETY Each team will have an adequately stocked first aid kit at each match. Managers will have access to the clubrooms telephone (if any).

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Each team will have written in its scorebook, and near the clubrooms telephone: • the address of the nearest public telephone; • the ambulance phone number; and • the address and phone number of the nearest available doctor and hospital. Helmets (with grills)will be worn at all times by: • all batsmen in all matches in all age groups; and • all wicket-keepers in all U12 matches. There will be no exemption from this requirement unless and until: • the player’s parents, guardians or carers lodge a written request and consent with the

DVCA, stating their reasons; and • the DVCA acknowledges the request and consent in writing. In U14 and U16 matches it is strongly recommended that all wicket-keepers wear helmets when keeping up to the wickets. It is also advisable when they are keeping back from the wickets. It is recommended that a club obtain a parent’s written consent before playing a player above his age group or in the seniors. It will not contravene his parent’s wishes. SPECIAL SAFETY CONDITIONS FOR JUNIOR PLAYERS Close fielding restrictions apply to all U12 matches, but not U16 or U14 matches (but they do apply to U12 players in U16 or U14 matches). No player in U/12 matches (except the wicket-keeper and off-side slips fieldsmen) will field within a 9 metre radius (the Restricted Zone) of the wicket. Players may advance into these areas to field the ball after it reaches the striker. If a player infringes this Rule, either umpire will call and signal no ball. The responsible team will mark the Restricted Zone with clearly visible white discs at intervals of not more than 2 metres. If for some reason no lines are able to be marked on the ground then the distance automatically becomes equal to half the length of the pitch from stumps to stumps. [note: the 9 metre circle is already mandatory for Under 12 games]. Players within the restricted zone:

• eligible players fielding in the restricted zone must be stationary • the maximum number of other fielding players in the restricted zone in front of the

wicket is: Under 12 (none; 0); Under 14 (one; 1); Under 16 (two; 2) • no other fielding player without a minimum of a helmet (with grill) shall enter this

restricted zone until after the ball: (i) is hit by the batter (ii) strikes the body or the equipment of the batter (iii) passes through to the wicketkeeper.

It is the responsibility of each club to ensure that:

• the rule is understood and complied with and that prior to the commencement of play there is mutual acknowledgement of the rule by team managers, coaches and officials

• sufficient helmets are provided so that its fielding players have the choice of a properly fitting and approved helmet

• players are instructed to wear an appropriate helmet in both practice/training and match conditions when fielding close in

• if a helmet is not available then a player is not permitted in the restricted zone • Under 12 players in Under 14 or Under 16 are not permitted in the restricted zone other

than as excepted above • in Under 16 a player of that age group should be used before an Under 14 is placed into

the restricted zone. Under 14 and Under 16 players can only be used in the restricted zone in senior cricket, if no other alternative exists and that they are equipped to do so as above [note: Under 12 players are not permitted to participate in any capacity in a senior match].

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Penalties

• The normal 5 run penalty shall apply as under the laws of cricket if a helmet or any other protective gear lying on the playing surface (usually behind the keeper) is struck during the play.

• Failure to mark the restricted zone in any junior match by the home team where an appropriate reason cannot be provided for the trial period (i) first offence $50 fine (ii) second offence loss of 2 match points or if not playing for points $100 fine (iii) further offences and subsequent penalties to be dealt with at the discretion of the Junior Executive

• Failure to comply with special safety conditions and subsequent penalties to be dealt with at the discretion of the Junior Executive.

Umpires may report any club for a breach of the special safety conditions. Where an umpire is not provided then the captain/coach of the batting side must alert the opposing (fielding) captain/coach to the breach (and ultimately advise the Junior Executive if there remains disagreement). Where necessary, play is to start or continue as though the markings are in place using the half-pitch rule and if the ground cannot be marked correctly and without delay.

A player who has blood on him will leave the field for attention. If he is a fielder and no substitute is available, the batting captain will immediately provide a substitute, or he will be reported. A batsman has 10 minutes to resume his innings. After every effort is made to clean blood from clothing, the player may be allowed to return. J8 UMPIRES Official Umpires The Umpires Association will try to appoint 2 official umpires for each match (normally, official umpires are appointed to junior finals, but not most home & away matches). It will publish details on the DVCA website by noon on the Thursday before the match, and notify affected clubs of any changes as soon as possible. They will as part of their duties: • wear attire approved by the Umpires Association and Executive; • be at the ground 30 minutes before the Scheduled Start; • pitch wickets, mark creases, inspect the ground and toss the coin; and • notify captains 5 minutes before play is due to start. Each day, each team will pay the official umpires its share (ie 50%) of the prescribed fee by the completion of the tea interval. If there is no play, umpires will receive half the normal fee. If a team fails to pay the umpires upon request they will report the club. Unofficial Umpires If there is only one official umpire either team will supply a square leg umpire. The official umpire will umpire both ends and may overrule a decision by the unofficial umpire. If there is no official umpire each team will supply an umpire. Unofficial umpires will be at least 16 years old. They will wear distinctive clothing. Attire On overcast and windy days umpires will be allowed to wear a DVCA approved white peaked cap with the DVCA logo clearly displayed. Semi Final Umpires Clubs will supply persons over 16 years old to umpire semi finals.

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Each club will supply at least one person for each senior team not playing in finals. Clubs will give the names and phone numbers to the Umpires Association by 28 February. They will attend a meeting with the JEC before the semi finals. The Umpires Association will not appoint them to matches which involve their club, will try not to appoint them if their club is playing in semi finals and will not appoint them if their club is playing in all senior semi finals that day. J9 ADVERSE CONDITIONS Meaning of ‘Adverse Conditions’ ‘Adverse Conditions’ includes adverse weather, light or ground conditions, hot weather as outlined below, and exceptional circumstances. Deciding whether conditions are fit for play The umpires will decide whether conditions are fit for play. If official umpires disagree, the present state of things continues. If an official and unofficial umpire disagree, the official umpire’s opinion prevails. If there is no official umpire, the team managers will decide. If they disagree, play will proceed while each club tries to contact an independent Executive member, and it will continue until one attends. If and when one attends, he will decide whether conditions are fit for play. A club forced to play against its wishes pending his decision may protest under JA12. Thunderstorms There will be no play while a thunderstorm is active in the immediate vicinity. If it occurs during play, play will cease immediately, and all players, umpires and officials will find safe shelter without delay. Hot Weather (Heatouts) No morning match will start if the temperature has reached 32° Celsius at 8.00am. No evening match will start if the temperature has reached 36° Celsius at 4.00pm. The Bureau of Meteorology “Viewbank Temperature” (accessed by dialling 1196 or www.bom.gov.au ) are the official, and only, sources. For both morning and evening matches, the General Manager or his nominated representative will monitor the temperature at least hourly on the hour, and once he becomes aware that it has reached the limit of 36° Celsius, he will advise clubs by SMS, and play will cease for the day. Play abandoned or cancelled for adverse conditions (washouts or heatouts) On a day when all matches in a grade are One-Day matches and more than 50% of them are abandoned before reaching a result, all play in all matches in that grade is cancelled. If Day 1 of a Two-Day Home and Away match is abandoned before 20 overs are bowled, then all play is cancelled, and it becomes a One-Day match on Day 2. If this occurs in more than 50% of matches in a grade on that day, all play in all matches in that grade is cancelled, and they become One-Day matches on Day 2. If play is cancelled under J20(10), it is ignored for points, percentage, and averages. However, if play on any day of a match is abandoned in circumstances other than those set out above, play is not cancelled, or ignored for points, percentage, averages and votes; and it will continue on the next day of the match (if any) from the point where it was abandoned. J10 PITCHES, WICKETS, BOUNDARIES Pitches will be synthetic grass laid over concrete. They will be at least 1.83m. (6ft.) wide. They will extend from wicket to wicket, and preferably at least one metre past the stumps. Clubs will arrange installation, repair or replacement direct with Councils. The pitch will be in good condition and fit for play.

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Clubs will not alter the state of the pile during a match, but may, during a change of innings, scheduled break or after an interruption for adverse conditions, use a vacuum/blower and/or sweep it or remove loose surface impediments. Clubs will paint creases, and keep them permanently painted. Teams will use full-size stumps, bails and pitches. Law 8.4 does not apply. Boundaries • Undefined boundaries will be marked by a white line, a rope laid on the ground, flags or cones. Obstacles (including goalposts) and non playing persons within the playing area are boundaries. • Gutters on the fence line are also defined as boundaries. • Managers and Umpires may also agree on defined boundaries as necessary. • Balls clearing or reaching defined boundaries on the full earn 6 runs. Shorter boundaries. Except where natural boundaries which are shorter; • U16 and U14 teams will use 60 metre boundaries; and • U12 teams will use 50 metre boundaries. They will be measured with a string from the centre of the pitch and marked as above. J11 GETTING THE PITCH AND GROUND READY The team responsible for preparing the pitch and ground is: • in home & away matches, the home team; and • in finals, the lower team on day 1 and the higher team on day 2. • if however the match is played at the actual home ground of one of the two teams,

then that team prepares the pitch and ground on ALL days. In finals, the host club will ensure that the clubrooms are open. The responsible team will: • properly prepare the pitch and ground for each day’s play; • start at least 30 minutes before the Scheduled Start, or as soon as weather permits; • do it as quickly as possible; • have them ready by the Scheduled Start or, if adverse conditions prevent it, as soon as

possible; and • if rain stops play, get them ready again as soon as possible after the rain stops. As part of its duties, the responsible team will: • supply all necessary equipment, including witches’ hats or other boundary markers,

hammers, mops, brooms, buckets, spades and shovels; • sweep the pitch and dry the pitch, run-ups and surrounds and make them fit for play by

sweeping or draining water away and/or putting down sawdust; • supply sawdust when needed to make the ground fit for play (but in finals each team

will supply its own sawdust when it needs it); it should have enough sawdust to fill a standard 55-litre rubbish bin or garbage bag;

• mark undefined boundaries; • supply stumps and bails, and replacements when they are needed (but in home & away

matches, the other team will also have a spare set of stumps and bails available); • repaint popping creases, if needed; • if there is no official umpire, pitch wickets and mark popping creases for at least

0.91m (3 ft) from each edge of the pitch; and • mark Under 12 fielding circles.

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An official umpire will report a team which breaches this Rule. If the breach causes a delay, the other team may protest. If it exceeds 30 minutes, the umpire will allow the other team to claim a walkover, but only for serious breaches which actually prevent the match proceeding (e.g. no stumps, etc.). A team which gives a walkover under this Rule will be fined $50.00. If there is no official umpire, and a team breaches this Rule, the other team may protest. J12 THE TOSS IN U12 HOME & AWAY MATCHES In U12 home & away matches (but not in finals), the away team will bat first, and there will be no toss. J13 FOLLOW-ON AND DECLARATIONS A team may enforce the follow-on if it leads by 50 or more on the 1st innings. A captain may declare his team’s innings at any time. If a captain declares or enforces the follow-on during a break in play, play will not resume until at least 10 minutes after he notifies the other captain and the umpires of his decision to do so. J14 HOURS OF PLAY Play will start at the Scheduled Start: 8.45am / 5.10pm unless: • it is delayed by adverse conditions; or • it is delayed under another Rule. Umpires and captains will compare time before play starts each day. If there is no official umpire, the Team Managers will agree on which watch is to be followed during that day’s play. The umpires will, after the first ball is bowled, announce the starting time to the batsmen and fielding captain. The umpires will decide when drinks may be taken. In normal circumstances it will only be once per session, and only if the session is due to last for at least 2 hours. Each club will supply its own drinks in individual containers for each of its players. The containers will be cleaned before each use. This also applies at training sessions. Tea Intervals will be taken each day as per the relevant Rule. Neither umpires nor captains may agree to forgo a Tea Interval, nor alter its time or length. Play will continue until the time specified in the relevant Rule unless: • it is abandoned because of adverse conditions, but play may only be abandoned within 90

minutes after the Scheduled Start if all captains and umpires agree; or • there is a walkover or an outright result; or • the relevant Rule allows captains or umpires to end play early. Official umpires WILL and the other team MAY report a team responsible for a delay in starting, resuming or continuing play. A captain may protest if the other team is responsible for a delay in starting, resuming or continuing play, and claim a walkover if it exceeds 30 minutes To claim a walkover, he will tell the umpires and the other captain after the delay but before play starts, resumes or continues.

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J15 STARTING AND COMPLETING LAST OVER

An over will be started if the umpire, walking at his normal pace, reaches his position at the bowler’s end before time is reached for the Tea Interval or close of play.

If the time for a Tea Interval is reached during an over, it will be completed unless: • a batsman is out or retires less than 2 minutes before the Tea Interval is due; or • the players have cause to leave the field.

If the time for the close of play is reached during an over, it will be completed (even if a wicket falls) unless the players have cause to leave the field. J16 DAILY OVERS - Two Day Matches The daily overs are:

• 45 overs in U/18’s • 45 overs in U/16’s • 40 overs in U/14’s • 40 overs in U/12’s

But reduced by one over for each full 3 minutes for total time lost in excess of 20 minutes for which neither team is responsible (including, eg adverse conditions and injuries) There is NO reduction for the 10 minute break between innings nor for lost balls. An over left unfinished when an innings ends DOES count as an over bowled. An over in progress when an interruption in play starts will be completed when play resumes, and then it counts as an over bowled. If a bowler cannot complete an over, another bowler will complete it (as per Law 22.8), and then it counts as one over bowled. If the daily overs are reduced for time lost and are completed before the expected finishing time of 11.45pm or 8.10pm, then play will continue until: • the expected finishing time; or • the full 45 or 40 overs are bowled, whichever comes first. J17 OVERS Over Blocks in U/12’s, U/14’s, *U/16's & *U/18's. *Amended 17th October 2013 (JEC) To provide more actual playing time, teams will bowl overs in blocks of 10, alternatively from each end. Limit on Deliveries per ‘Over’ in home & away matches and finals. An over is completed after • 6 legal deliveries; or • 8 deliveries (including no balls and wides) in U12, whichever comes first and then for all

purposes of these Rules, it counts as: • one over bowled; and • 6 balls bowled. If an umpire miscounts the number of balls the over as counted will stand. For all purposes of these Rules, it then counts as: • one over bowled; and • 6 balls bowled.

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J18 INDIVIDUAL BOWLING RESTRICTIONS Bowlers, regardless of their pace, are limited to the following overs: U18 U16 U14 U12 Per SPELL in all matches 5 5 5 3 Per DAY in One Day MATCH 5 5 5 4 Per DAY in Two Day MATCH 10 10 10 8 A bowler playing above his age group is subject to the limits for his actual age group, eg an U12 player in the U14s is subject to the U12 limits.

An U12 player (other than a wicketkeeper or slips fielder) may not field within 9 metres of the striker’s wicket, no matter what age group he is playing in.

A bowler must rest between spells for at least twice as many overs as his last spell (e.g. if he bowls 3 overs, he must rest for at least 6 overs). A bowler bowling immediately before and after the Tea Interval is continuing the same spell. A bowler starts a new spell at the start of a new day of a match.

In One-Day Matches, bowlers who bowl the MATCH limit may bowl again after all listed players bowl the limit, but only in the order they reached the limit.

In Two-Day Matches and Finals, players who bowl the DAY limit may bowl again on that day after all listed players bowl the limit, but only in the order they reached the limit. Players who bowl the limit on one day may bowl again on a later day of the match.

Scorers will tell the umpires as soon as a bowler reaches his limit. If they do not do so, the batting captain will tell the umpires as soon as he knows a bowler is over or about to go over his limit. The umpires will tell the fielding captain as soon as they are satisfied that a bowler has reached his limit. If he continues to bowl, the umpire will report the bowler and captain. A bowler who breaches the limit will not be permitted to bowl for the rest of the match. A batsman dismissed in the illegal extra over in which the breach is notified may resume his innings at the fall of the next wicket.

The penalties for breaching this Rule are those for playing an ineligible player , BUT: • the opposing club may ONLY appeal if its captain (as required above) tells the umpires

as soon as he knows a bowler is over or about to go over his limit, but NOT if he or his manager signs off the result as correct on the Scorebook or Team Sheet; and

• the offending team may be penalised by forfeiting points derived from the match and/or points may be awarded to the opposing team after an investigation by the Executive if it considers it is clear there was intent to unfairly win the match and/or prevent the opposing team from doing so (if the team loses the match a fine will be imposed at the Executive’s discretion).

J19 INDIVIDUAL BATTING RESTRICTIONS The compulsory retirement limits are: U18 U16 U14 U12 One-Day Matches 50 50 40 25 Two-Day Matches & Finals 100 100 75 50

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A batsman playing above his age group is subject to the limits for the age group in which he is playing, eg an U12 player in the U14s is subject to the U14 limits.

A batsman WILL retire immediately he reaches the limit ie., before the next ball is bowled. He is ‘not out’ for averages and percentage. He may bat again after all listed players bat and all but one go out or retire at the limit. He may not return ahead of a player who retired before the limit. He may not return ahead of a player who retired at the limit before he did. If he returns, he may bat until the innings ends.

A batsman MAY retire before the limit, to foster participation. He is ‘not out’ for averages and percentage. He may bat again after all listed players bat and all but one go out or retire. He may not return ahead of a player who retired at a lower score than he did. If he returns, he will retire again at the end of the over in which his total reaches the limit.

If a batsman breaches the limit: • runs made beyond the limit will be deducted from his and the team’s total; • he will be deemed to have been out at the limit for averages and percentage; • if the breach occurs during a last wicket partnership, the innings will be deemed to have

ended at the instance of the breach, and he will be deemed to have been out at the limit for averages and percentage; and

• the offending team may be penalised by forfeiting points derived from the match and/or points may be awarded to the opposing team after an investigation by the Executive if it considers it is clear there was intent to unfairly win the match and/or prevent the opposing team from doing so (if the team loses the match a fine will be imposed at the Executive’s discretion).

J20 NO BALLS AND WIDES AND 5-RUN PENALTIES Laws 24 (No Balls) and 25 (Wide Balls) apply. Deliveries off the Pitch The umpire will call and signal no ball immediately a delivery pitches: • outside the line of the pitch; or • on the edge of the pitch so as to deviate in any direction or • one that bounces more than twice prior to reaching the batsman. On Side Fieldsmen The umpire will call and signal no ball if at the instant of the bowler’s delivery there are more than 5 on side fieldsmen, or more than 2 on side fieldsmen behind the popping crease. Belt-high Full Tosses Either umpire will call and signal no ball immediately a delivery passes on the full above the batsman’s belt-line whilst he is in his normal batting stance. Calling Illegal Short-Pitched Deliveries If there are 2 official umpires, either will call and signal no ball if a delivery pitches then passes or would have passed over head height of the striker, standing upright at the crease. In other matches, such no balls may only be called by the bowler’s end umpire. Wides: Special Rule for One-Day Matches In one-day home & away matches, a delivery with which the striker has not made contact, not being a no ball, shall be called a wide if: • it passes to either side of the wicket so that the striker, whether he moves from his

normal stance at the crease or not, does not have a reasonable opportunity to score; or • it lands outside the line of his leg stump and then veers further to the on side. Explanatory Notes on No Balls and Wides

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Deliveries pitching off the pitch are No Balls (not Wides), which is important because: • from a no ball, batsmen can be out Hit The Ball Twice, Run Out, Handled The Ball, or

Obstructing The Field, but • from a wide, batsmen can be out Hit Wicket, Stumped, Run Out, Handled The Ball, or

Obstructing The Field.

A delivery is not a No Ball just because it pitches on the first half of the pitch, but it may be a no ball for some other reason, and it may be a wide.

Underarm bowling is prohibited by Law 24.1.

A delivery pitching on the pitch may still be a Wide under the definition in Law 25.1. Five Run Penalties Illegal Fielding Penalties The 5 run penalties for illegal fielding (Law 41.2) and for the ball hitting a fielder’s helmet on the ground (Law 41.3) apply in all matches. Other Five Run Penalties The 5 run penalties specified in Laws 2.6, 18.5 and 42 do not apply in any match. J21 ONE-DAY HOME & AWAY MATCHES These conditions apply to all age groups Hours of Play • Play to commence at 8.45am (5.10pm) • Scheduled Close is 11.45am (8.10pm) • With a 15 minute Tea Interval at the conclusion of innings of team batting first Overs • Each team to receive a maximum of

o 20 overs (U/18)* - *Amended 17th October 2013 (JEC)o 20 overs (U/16)* - *Amended 17th October 2013 (JEC)o 20 overs (U/14) o 20 overs (U/12)

• But reduced by one over for each full 3 minutes for total time lost in excess of 20 minutes, for which neither team is responsible (including, eg adverse conditions and injuries)

o In the event of say, 30 minutes (10 overs) lost in total during the innings of team batting first, then the game is reduced to 34 overs (U/18 & U/16) and 30 overs (U/14 & U/12) with each team entitled to 17 or 15 overs each respectively. The equal distribution of available overs however is dependent upon the Team batting 1st choosing not to exercise their option of batting their full 22 or 20 overs.

o In the event of lost time through adverse weather at the start of play, the remaining overs are to be split equally

o A result can only be achieved if at least 15 overs are available to each team. • If adverse conditions prevent all play before 9.30am or 6.00pm, play will be abandoned. Close of Play • Play concludes when team 2 faces its daily quota of overs (even after it has passed team

1). No allowances exist for outright results. Extension of Play Beyond Scheduled Close

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• Play may continue beyond 11:45pm or 8:10pm for an additional 20 minutes only if a first innings result has yet to be achieved and the total time lost has not exceeded 20 minutes.

• However, in the event of adverse conditions interrupting play beyond 11.45pm or 8.10pm, play will cease for the day.

One Day Wides In one-day home & away matches, a delivery with which the striker has not made contact, not being a no ball, shall be called a wide if: • it passes to either side of the wicket so that the striker, whether he moves from his

normal stance at the crease or not, does not have a reasonable opportunity to score; or • it lands outside the line of his leg stump and then veers further to the on side. J22 TWO-DAY HOME & AWAY MATCHES 1. Team 1 is the team which bats first. Team 2 is the team which bats second. 2. Hours of Play All Day Games: Start: 8.45am Tea: 10.10am All Evening Games:: Start: 5.10pm Tea: 6.35pm Tea interval: 15 minutes at the above times, but: • the interval starts 30 minutes before Tea is due if the players are then off the field; • if the players have cause to leave the field when 30 minutes or less remain before Tea is

due to start, the interval starts immediately; and • if 9 wickets are down when Tea is due to start, play will continue for 30 minutes, unless

the innings ends or the players have cause to leave the field earlier. Close of Play: Play ends each day upon completion of the Daily Overs, BUT: • the captains may agree to end play at any time on Day 2 after a result is reached; and • on Day 2, official umpires can end play before the expected finishing time if Team 2 has

completed its 1st innings, or passed Team 1, and they think no further result is possible. 3. Any innings may be declared at any time. 4. Compulsory Closure of each team’s 1st innings: • Team 1 closes upon completion of the Daily Overs, ie.

o 45 overs for U/18 o 45 overs for U/16 o 40 overs for U/14 o 40 overs for U/12

• If Team 1 compulsorily closes, Team 2 closes after the same number of balls. • In the event of lost time exceeding 20 minutes through Adverse Conditions, and the daily

overs not being bowled by the scheduled close of play (11.45am or 8.10pm), compulsory closure conditions will not apply. However,

o Team1 may continue batting on Day 2 only until their daily overs are reached. o Team 1 may elect to declare and split the overs, whereby Team 2 compulsorily

closes after receiving the same number of balls. J23 SEMI FINALS 1. Team 1 is the team which bats first. Team 2 is the team which bats second. 2. Days and Hours of Play

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The match will be played under normal Two Day conditions with the exception that a third day will be available for use in the event of lost time due to Adverse Conditions (on days one and two).

All Day Games: Start: 8.45am Tea: 10.10am All Evening Games:: Start: 5.10pm Tea: 6.35pm Tea interval: 15 minutes at the above times, but: • the interval starts 30 minutes before Tea is due if the players are then off the field; • if the players have cause to leave the field when 30 minutes or less remain before Tea is


the innings ends or the players have cause to leave the field earlier. Close of Play: Play ends each day upon completion of the Daily Overs, but: • the captains may agree to end play at any time after a result is reached; and • on Day 2, official umpires can end play before the expected finishing time if Team 2 has

completed its 1st innings, or passed Team 1, and they think no further result is possible. • If the match extends into Day 3, it is concluded immediately a first innings result is

achieved. 3. Any innings may be declared at any time. 4. Compulsory Closure of each team’s 1st innings: • Team 1 closes upon completion of the Daily Overs, ie.


• If Team 1 compulsorily closes, Team 2 closes after the same number of balls. J24 GRAND FINALS

1. Team 1 is the team which bats first. Team 2 is the team which bats second. 2. Days and Hours of Play The match will be played under normal Two Day conditions with the exception that a third day will be available for use in the event of lost time due to Adverse Conditions (on days one and two). All Day Games: Start: 8.45am Tea: 10.10am All Evening Games:: Start: 5.10pm Tea: 6.35pm Tea interval: 15 minutes at the above times, but: • the interval starts 30 minutes before Tea is due if the players are then off the field; • if the players have cause to leave the field when 30 minutes or less remain before Tea is due to start, the interval starts immediately; and • if 9 wickets are down when Tea is due to start, play will continue for 30 minutes, unless the innings ends or the players have cause to leave the field earlier. Close of Play: Play ends each day upon completion of the Daily Overs, but: • the captains may agree to end play at any time after a result is reached; and • on Day 2, official umpires can end play before the expected finishing time if Team 2 has completed its 1st innings, or passed Team 1, and they think no further result is possible.

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• If the match extends into Day 3, it is concluded immediately a first innings result is achieved.

3. Any innings may be declared at any time. 4. Compulsory Closure of each team’s 1st innings: • Team 1 closes upon completion of the Daily Overs, ie.


• If Team 1 compulsorily closes, Team 2 closes after the same number of balls. 5. Extension to Hours/Days of Play • if there is no 1st innings result by the Close of Play on Day 2 or any later Day, the umpires

may extend play for up to 30 minutes on that Day if they think a 1st innings result can be reached in that time; and

• if the Executive thinks a 1st innings result might not be reached in the allotted time in any match, it may extend the hours and/or days of play.

J25 NON-COMPETITIVE JUNIOR GRADES

Rules for Non-Competitive Junior grades are available on the DVCA website.

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PLAYING RULES: SENIOR GRADE SECTION S1 Senior Grade Rules S2 Minimum of Seven Players S3 Teamsheets and Scores S4 Attire S5 Smoking and Drinking S6 Blood S7 Umpires S8 Adverse Conditions S9 Pitches, Boundaries, Scoreboards S10 Getting the Pitch and Ground Ready S11 Follow-on and Declarations S12 Hours of Play S13 Starting and Completing Last Over S14 Daily Overs S15 Overs S16 Over Limits for Young Bowlers S17 No Balls, Wides and 5-Run Penalties S18 One-Day Home & Away Matches S19 Two-Day Home & Away Matches S20 Semi finals S21 Grand Finals Remember to use the Index if you need to look something up in a hurry

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S1 SENIOR GRADE RULES These Rules starting with ‘S’ for ‘Senior’ apply to all senior grades. Each Rule applies to all matches and grades, unless it says otherwise. Junior Rules starting with ‘J’ for ‘Junior’ do not apply to senior grades. The ‘Laws of Cricket 4th edition 2010’ apply to all matches, unless excluded or modified by or inconsistent with these Rules. Each captain will have a copy of these rules at all matches. These rules can only be altered by a two thirds majority vote of club delegates at the Annual General Meeting. All Rule Change Proposals must be submitted to the General Manager by the 30th April each year. S2 MINIMUM OF SEVEN PLAYERS A match will not start until each team has at least 7 players present. If a team does not have 7 players present, the start will be delayed until it does. The other captain may protest if there is a delay (S63). He may claim a walkover after 30 minutes (S41). If a team starts a match with 7 players but later falls below 7 (even at the start of Day 2), play will still continue. S3 TEAM SHEETS AND SCORES Captains will list their teams and substitutes on the Team Sheet and clubs will deal with it as per the prescribed procedure. All players will sign the Team Sheet. Clubs will lodge details of scores as per the prescribed procedure. Each club will provide a scorebook and a scorer to keep the scores as per the Rules and Laws. After each day’s play, umpires and captains will, when scores are agreed, and before leaving the ground, note the scores in both scorebooks and, at the end of the match the result and margin (eg Plenty won on the 1st innings by 25 runs), and sign both scorebooks to confirm that all team totals and any result are correct. If scores are disputed each captain will note and sign the details in both scorebooks. The official umpires will impound them and within 24 hours give them to the General Manager or his nominated representative with written details. If there is no official umpire each club will give its scorebook and written details to the General Manager or his nominated representative within 24 hours. If a discrepancy occurs between batting score and bowling score then the batting score overrules the bowling score. If a club intends to protest or dispute the result the captain will, before leaving the ground, tell the umpires and other captain, and note and sign the details in both scorebooks. S4 ATTIRE This Rule applies to all players and substitutes in all matches. Fines will apply if any

of the conditions are breached Players must wear • long white trousers, and • a white shirt with a collar. 2-3mm coloured piping is permitted on playing tops. • mainly white shoes or boots, and • mainly white socks.

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• Club caps and hats, or • a white cap or hat or headband or • approved helmet, • Pullovers and windcheaters must be white or trimmed with club colours. You may wear club or sponsors’ logos of up to 100mm by 100mm: Club or sponsors’ logos of up to 100mm x 100mm may only be worn on • shirt breasts, • shirt sleeves • pullover or windcheater breasts • caps and hats. • A runner will wear external equipment equal to that worn by the batsman and carry a

bat. • Footwear with metal spikes is not permitted. S5 SMOKING AND DRINKING No player, umpire or substitute will smoke on the field during a match. No player or umpire will, on the day of a match, drink alcohol at the match venue or on the field before the close of play. A captain will, when selecting any necessary substitute, give due regard to this requirement. A substitute will not drink alcohol from the time he is selected until the close of play. S6 BLOOD A player who has blood on him will leave the field for attention. If he is a fielder and no substitute is available, the batting captain will immediately provide a substitute, or he will be reported. A batsman has 10 minutes to resume his innings. After every effort is made to clean blood from clothing, the player may be allowed to return. S7 UMPIRES Official Umpires The Umpires Association will try to appoint 2 official umpires for each match. It will publish details on the DVCA website by 7pm on the Wednesday before the match, and notify affected clubs of any changes as soon as possible.

They will as part of their duties: • wear attire approved by the Umpires Association and Executive; • be at the ground 30 minutes before the Scheduled Start; • pitch wickets, mark creases, inspect the ground and toss the coin; and • notify captains 5 minutes before play is due to start.

Each day, each team will pay the official umpires its share (ie 50%) of the prescribed fee by the completion of the tea interval.

If there is no play, umpires will receive half the normal fee. If a team fails to pay the umpires upon request they will report the club. Captains will complete Captain’s Reports and clubs will lodge them as per the prescribed procedure. Accreditation: All umpires will be accredited to a minimum of Level 1. Only Level 2

accredited umpires will be allocated to Barclay Shield or Money Shield games.

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Unofficial Umpires If there is only one official umpire the batting team will supply a square leg umpire. The official umpire will umpire both ends and may overrule a decision by the unofficial umpire.

If there is no official umpire the batting team will supply 2 umpires.

Unofficial umpires will be at least 16 years old. They will wear distinctive clothing. Attire On overcast and windy days umpires will be allowed to wear a DVCA approved white peaked cap with the DVCA logo clearly displayed. Captains Forum All Club’s First XI captains will attend a Captains Forum with the Umpires Association before the season. S8 ADVERSE CONDITIONS Meaning of ‘adverse conditions’ ‘Adverse conditions’ includes adverse weather, light or ground conditions, hot weather as

outlined below, and exceptional circumstances. Grounds Committee This Committee will comprise at least 2 Executive and 2 Umpires Association representatives. If home & away matches appear likely to be affected by adverse conditions, it will inspect at least 8 typical DVCA grounds before 11.00am on the match day, or on a previous day if the Executive thinks fit. If it considers 50% or more of those grounds unfit for play, it will cancel the day’s play for all senior and junior grades. Otherwise, the question of whether conditions are fit for play will be decided on a match by match basis as per the following provisions of this Rule. The onus is on clubs and umpires to ascertain the Grounds Committee’s decision. Deciding if conditions are fit for play The umpires will decide whether conditions are fit for play. If official umpires disagree, the present state of things continues. If an official and unofficial umpire disagree, the official umpire’s opinion prevails. If there is no official umpire, the captains will decide. If they disagree, play will proceed while each club tries to contact an independent Executive member, and it will continue until one attends. If and when one attends, he will decide whether conditions are fit for play. A club forced to play against its wishes pending an Executive member’s decision may protest under S63. Thunderstorms There will be no play while a thunderstorm is active in the immediate vicinity. If it occurs during play, play will cease immediately, and all players, umpires and officials will find safe shelter without delay. Hot Weather (Heatouts) The General Manager or his nominated representative will monitor the Bureau of Meteorology “Viewbank” temperature by dialling 1196. Once it exceeds 38° Celsius, the General Manager or his nominated representative will notify clubs by SMS. Play will then be suspended immediately, and will not start or re-start until the General Manager or his nominated representative notify clubs that it is 38° or below. The General Manager or his nominated representative will continue to check at each 15 minute interval on and from the hour (eg 1:00pm, 1:15pm, 1:30pm, etc).

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If play is delayed for 1 hour in one continuous block of time (not accumulative blocks), all play in all matches will be abandoned for the day. Otherwise the General Manager or his nominated representative will notify clubs by SMS once it falls to 38° or below, and play will then start or re-start. Any delay or interruption under this paragraph will be treated in the normal way in accordance with applicable rules, particularly regarding overs reduction. The Executive reserves the right to abandon play at any time prior to commencement, due to extreme weather. Play abandoned or cancelled because of adverse conditions (washouts or heatouts) On a day when all matches in a grade are One-Day matches and more than 50% of them are abandoned before reaching a result, all play in all matches in that grade is cancelled. If Day 1 of a Two-Day Home and Away match is abandoned before 20 overs are bowled, then all play is cancelled, and it becomes a One-Day match on Day 2. If this occurs in more than 50% of matches in a grade on that day, all play in all matches in that grade is cancelled, and they become One-Day matches on Day 2. If play is cancelled under this Rule, it is ignored for points, percentage, averages and votes. No votes will be given by umpires in Barclay Shield or Money Shield matches if day 2 is cancelled by the DVCA Executive for weather reasons prior to the start of day 2 unless the match is already completed. S9 PITCHES, BOUNDARIES, SCOREBOARDS Pitches will be synthetic grass laid over concrete. They will be at least 1.83m. (6ft.) wide. They will extend from wicket to wicket, and preferably at least one metre past the stumps. Clubs will arrange installation, repair or replacement direct with Councils. The pitch will be in good condition and fit for play. Clubs will not alter the state of the pile during a match, but may, during a change of innings, scheduled break or after an interruption for adverse conditions, use a vacuum/blower and/or sweep it or remove loose surface impediments. Clubs will paint creases, and keep them permanently painted. Boundaries • Undefined boundaries will be marked by a white line, a rope laid on the ground, flags or

cones. Obstacles (including goalposts) and non playing persons within the playing area are boundaries.

• Gutters on the fence line are also defined as boundaries. • Captains and Umpires may also agree on defined boundaries as necessary. • Balls clearing or reaching defined boundaries on the full earn 6 runs. Barclay and Money Shield and B and C grades will operate a scoreboard at each match. S10 GETTING THE PITCH AND GROUND READY The team responsible for preparing the pitch and ground is: • in home & away matches, the home team; and • in finals: • if the match is played at the actual home ground of one of the competing teams (but

not just another one of that club’s grounds), the home team; or • otherwise, the lower team on days 1/3/5, and the higher team on days 2/4/6.

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In finals, the host club will ensure that the clubrooms are open. The responsible team will: • properly prepare the pitch and ground for each day’s play; • start preparations at least 30 minutes before the Scheduled Start, or as soon as weather

permits: • do it as quickly as possible; • have them ready by the Scheduled Start or, if adverse conditions prevent it, as soon as

possible; and • if rain stops play, get them ready again as soon as possible after the rain stops. As part of its duties, the responsible team will: • supply all necessary equipment, including witches’ hats or other boundary markers,

hammers, mops, brooms, buckets, spades and shovels; • sweep the pitch, and dry the pitch, run-ups and surrounds and make them fit for play by

sweeping or draining water away and/or putting down sawdust; • supply sawdust when needed to make the ground fit for play (but in finals each team

will supply its own sawdust when it needs it); it should have enough sawdust to fill a standard 55-litre rubbish bin or garbage bag;

• mark undefined boundaries; • supply stumps and bails, and replacements when they are needed • repaint popping creases, if needed; and • if there is no official umpire, pitch wickets and mark popping creases for at least

0.91m (3 ft) from each edge of the pitch. An official umpire will report a team which breaches this Rule. If the breach causes a delay, the other team may protest. If it exceeds 30 minutes, the umpire will allow the other team to claim a walkover, but only for serious breaches which actually prevent the match proceeding (e.g. no stumps, etc.). A team which gives a walkover under this Rule will be fined $50.00. If there is no official umpire, and a team breaches this Rule, the other team may protest. S11 FOLLOW-ON AND DECLARATIONS A team may enforce the follow-on if it leads by 80 or more on the 1st innings. A captain may declare his team’s innings at any time. If a captain declares or enforces the follow-on during a break in play, play will not resume until at least 10 minutes after he notifies the other captain and the umpires of his decision to do so. S12 HOURS OF PLAY Play will start at the Scheduled Start unless: • it is delayed by adverse conditions; or • it is delayed under another Rule Umpires and captains will compare time before play starts each day. The umpires will, after the first ball is bowled, announce the starting time to the batsmen and fielding captain. The umpires will decide when drinks may be taken. In normal circumstances it will only be once per session, and only if the session is due to last for at least 2 hours. Each club will supply its own drinks in individual containers for each of its players. The containers will be cleaned before each use. This also applies at training sessions. Tea Intervals will be taken each day as per the relevant Rule.

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Neither umpires nor captains may agree to forgo a Tea Interval, nor alter its time or length. Play will continue until the time specified in the relevant Rule unless: • it is abandoned because of adverse conditions • there is a walkover or an outright result; or • the relevant Rule allows captains or umpires to end play early. Official umpires WILL and the other team MAY report a team responsible for a delay in starting, resuming or continuing play. A captain may protest if the other team is responsible for a delay in starting, resuming or continuing play. He may claim a walkover if it exceeds 30 minutes To claim a walkover, he will tell the umpires and the other captain after the delay but before play starts, resumes or continues. S13 STARTING AND COMPLETING LAST OVER An over will be started if the umpire, walking at his normal pace, reaches his position at the bowler’s end before time is reached for the Tea Interval or close of play. If the time for a Tea Interval is reached during an over, it will be completed unless: • a batsman is out or retires less than 2 minutes before the Tea Interval is due; or • the players have cause to leave the field. If the time for the close of play is reached during an over, it will be completed (even if a wicket falls) unless the players have cause to leave the field. S14 DAILY OVERS - Two Day Matches The daily overs are: • 80 overs in D Grade and above; and • 68 overs in E Grade and below, But reduced by one over for each full 3 minutes for total time lost in excess of 20 minutes for which neither team is responsible (including, eg adverse conditions and injuries) There is NO reduction for the 10 minute break between innings nor for lost balls. An over left unfinished when an innings ends DOES count as an over bowled. An over in progress when an interruption in play starts will be completed when play resumes, and then it counts as an over bowled. If a bowler cannot complete an over, another bowler will complete it (as per Law 22.8), and then it counts as one over bowled. If the daily overs are reduced for time lost and are completed before the expected finishing time of 6.00pm or 5.30pm, then play will continue until: • the expected finishing time; or • the full 80 or 68 overs are bowled, whichever comes first. Official umpires will report the team responsible if the daily overs are not completed by the expected finishing time. Solely for the purposes of this Rule, the expected finishing times are: ‘D’ and above: 6.00pm. ‘E’ and below: 5.30pm. If each team is partly responsible, they will each be reported.

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The official umpires will be the sole judges of which team is responsible. They will note all time lost due to events beyond the control of either team, and undue delays by the batting team, and any other delay will be deemed to be the fault of the bowling team. A team will be fined $50 for its first offence in a season, increasing by $50 for each later offence, e.g. $100 for its 2nd offence, $150 for its 3rd offence, etc. S15 OVERS If an umpire miscounts the number of balls the over as counted will stand. For all purposes of these Rules, it then counts as: • one over bowled; and • 6 balls bowled. S16 OVER LIMITS FOR YOUNG BOWLERS Bowlers, regardless of their pace, are limited to the following overs U/18 U/16 U/14 Per DAY 24 20 16 Bowlers (excluding spin bowlers playing in Grades D and above) are limited to the following overs U/18 U/16 U/14 Per SPELL 8 5 5 In this Rule, age limits are determined by the player’s age on that day. The limit per day includes all overs bowled in both Junior and Senior matches on the day. All bowlers must rest between spells for at least twice as many overs as his last spell (e.g. if he bowls 5 overs, he must rest for at least 10 overs, i.e. 5 at each end). A bowler starts a new spell with his first over in the Seniors, even if he bowled the last over in the Juniors. A bowler bowling immediately before and after the Tea Interval is continuing the same spell. A bowler starts a new spell at the start of a new day of a match. A captain will mark relevant players U/14, U/16 or U/18 on the Team Sheet. Scorers will tell the umpires as soon as a bowler reaches his limit. If they do not do so, the batting captain will tell the umpires as soon as he knows a bowler is over or about to go over his limit. He is deemed to know at the earliest of these times: • when he actually does know; or • immediately it occurs if his name has been properly marked on the Teamsheet; or • immediately his name is so properly marked. The umpires will tell the fielding captain as soon as they are satisfied that a bowler has reached his limit. If he then continues to bowl, the umpire will report the bowler and captain under S65. A bowler who breaches the limit will not be permitted to bowl for the rest of the match. The penalties for breaching this Rule are those for playing an ineligible player, BUT: • the opposing club may ONLY appeal if its captain (as required above) tells the umpires

as soon as he knows a bowler is over or about to go over his limit, but NOT if he signs off the result as correct on the Scorebook or Team Sheet; and

• the offending team will NOT forfeit points or the match unless it has been forewarned of the impending breach.

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S17 NO BALLS AND WIDES AND 5 RUN PENALTIES Deliveries off the Pitch The umpire will call and signal no ball immediately a delivery pitches: • outside the line of the pitch; or • on the edge of the pitch so as to deviate in any direction or • one that bounces more than twice before reaching the batsman. On Side Fieldsmen The umpire will call and signal no ball if at the instant of the bowler’s delivery there are more than 5 on side fieldsmen, or more than 2 on side fieldsmen behind the popping crease. Calling Illegal Short-Pitched Deliveries and Full Tosses If there are 2 official umpires, either will call and signal no ball if: • a delivery pitches then passes or would have passed over head height of the striker,

standing upright at the crease; or • a delivery (other than a slow paced one) passes or would have passed on the full above

waist height of the striker, standing upright at the crease; or • a slow delivery passes or would have passed on the full above shoulder height of the

striker, standing upright at the crease. In other matches, such no balls may only be called by the bowler’s end umpire. Explanatory Notes on No Balls and Wides Deliveries pitching off the pitch are No Balls (not Wides), which is important because: • from a no ball, batsmen can be out Hit The Ball Twice, Run Out, Handled The Ball, or

Obstructing The Field, but • from a wide, batsmen can be out Hit Wicket, Stumped, Run Out, Handled The Ball, or

Obstructing The Field. Underarm bowling is prohibited by Law 24.1. A delivery pitching on the pitch may still be a Wide under the definition in Law 25.1. Five Run Penalties Illegal Fielding Penalties The 5 run penalties for illegal fielding (Law 41.2) and for the ball hitting a fielder’s helmet on the ground apply in all matches. Other Five Run Penalties The 5 run penalties specified in Laws 2.6, 18.5 and 42 apply only in Barclay Shield, Money Shield and B and C grade matches where there are 2 official umpires. S18 ONE-DAY HOME & AWAY MATCHES Hours of Play • Play to commence at 1.00pm • Scheduled Close is 6.30pm • With a 15 minute Tea Interval at the conclusion of innings of team batting first Overs • Each team to receive a maximum of 40 overs (D Grade and above) and 34 overs (E Grade

and below). • But reduced by one over for each full 3 minutes for total time lost in excess of 20 minutes,

for which neither team is responsible (including, eg adverse conditions and injuries)

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o In the event of say, 30 minutes (10 overs) lost in total during the innings of team batting first, then the game is reduced to 70 overs, with each team entitled to 35 overs each. The equal distribution of available overs however is dependent upon the Team batting 1st choosing not to exercise their option of batting their full 40 or 34 overs.

o In the event of lost time through adverse weather at the start of play, the remaining overs are to be split equally

o A result can only be achieved if at least 20 overs are available to each team. Close of Play • Play concludes once a first innings result is achieved. No allowances exist for outright

results. Extension of Play Beyond Scheduled Close • Play may continue beyond 6.30 only if a first innings result has yet to be achieved and

the total time lost has not exceeded 20 minutes. • However, in the event of adverse conditions interrupting play beyond 6.30pm, play will

cease for the day. One Day Wides In one-day home & away matches, a delivery with which the striker has not made contact, not being a no ball, shall be called a wide if: • it passes to either side of the wicket so that the striker, whether he moves from his

normal stance at the crease or not, does not have a reasonable opportunity to score; or • it lands outside the line of his leg stump and then veers further to the on side. Bowling Restrictions • Each bowler is restricted to 8 overs (D Grade and above) and 7 overs (E Grade and below)

or one fifth of the available overs in the event of lost time at the start of play. • In the event of lost time after the start of play there will be no reduction to a bowlers

original restriction. • Scorers will advise the umpires or captains when limits have been reached. S19 TWO-DAY HOME & AWAY MATCHES 1. Team 1 is the team which bats first. Team 2 is the team which bats second. 2. Hours of Play ‘D’ and above: Start: 1.00 Tea: 3.20 ‘E’ and below: Start: 1.00 Tea: 3.05 Tea interval: 20 minutes at the above times, but: • the interval starts 30 minutes before Tea is due if the players are then off the field; • if the players have cause to leave the field when 30 minutes or less remain before Tea is


the innings ends or the players have cause to leave the field earlier. Close of Play: Play ends each day upon completion of the Daily Overs, BUT: • the captains may agree to end play at any time on Day 2 after a result is reached; and • on Day 2, official umpires can end play before the expected finishing time if Team 2 has

completed its 1st innings, or passed Team 1, and they think no further result is possible. 3. Any innings may be declared at any time.

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4. Compulsory Closure of each team’s 1st innings: • Team 1 closes upon completion of the Daily Overs. • If Team 1 compulsorily closes, Team 2 closes after the same number of balls • In the event of lost time exceeding 20 minutes through Adverse Conditions and the daily

overs not being bowled by the scheduled close of play (6.00pm D and above and 5.30pm E and below), compulsory closure conditions will not apply. However:

o Team1 may continue batting on Day 2 only until their daily overs are reached. o Team 1 may elect to declare and split the overs, whereby Team 2 compulsorily

closes after receiving the same number of balls. S20 SEMI FINALS 1. Team 1 is the team which bats first. Team 2 is the team which bats second. 2. Days and Hours of Play The match will be played under normal Two Day conditions with the exception that a third

day will be available for use in the event of lost time due to Adverse Conditions (on days one and two).

‘D’ and above: Start: 1.00 Tea: 3.20 ‘E’ and below: Start: 1.00 Tea: 3.05 Tea interval: 20 minutes at the above times, but: • the interval starts 30 minutes before Tea is due if the players are then off the field; • if the players have cause to leave the field when 30 minutes or less remain before Tea is


the innings ends or the players have cause to leave the field earlier. Close of Play: Play ends each day upon completion of the Daily Overs, BUT: • the captains may agree to end play at any time after a result is reached; and • on Day 2, official umpires can end play before the expected finishing time if Team 2 has


achieved. 3. Any innings may be declared at any time. 4. Compulsory Closure of each team’s 1st innings: • Team 1 closes upon completion of the Daily Overs . (80 for D and above and 68 for E and

below). • If Team 1 compulsorily closes, Team 2 closes after the same number of balls. S21 GRAND FINALS

1. Team 1 is the team which bats first. Team 2 is the team which bats second. 2. Days and Hours of Play The match will be played under normal Two Day conditions with the exception that a third

day will be available for use in the event of lost time due to Adverse Conditions (on days one and two).

‘D’ and above: Start: 1.00 Tea: 3.20 ‘E’ and below: Start: 1.00 Tea: 3.05 Tea interval: 20 minutes at the above times, but: • the interval starts 30 minutes before Tea is due if the players are then off the field;

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• if the players have cause to leave the field when 30 minutes or less remain before Tea is due to start, the interval starts immediately; and

• if 9 wickets are down when Tea is due to start, play will continue for 30 minutes, unless the innings ends or the players have cause to leave the field earlier.

Close of Play: Play ends each day upon completion of the Daily Overs, BUT: • the captains may agree to end play at any time after a result is reached; and • on Day 2, official umpires can end play before the expected finishing time if Team 2 has


achieved. 3. Any innings may be declared at any time. 4. Compulsory Closure of each team’s 1st innings: • Team 1 closes upon completion of the Daily Overs (80 for D and above and 68 for E and

below). • If Team 1 compulsorily closes, Team 2 closes after the same number of balls. 5. Extension to Hours/Days of Play • if there is no 1st innings result by the Close of Play on Day 2 or any later Day, the umpires

may extend play for up to 30 minutes on that Day if they think a 1st innings result can be reached in that time; and

• if the Executive thinks a 1st innings result might not be reached in the allotted time in any match, it may extend the hours and/or days of play.

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INDEX TO RULES Subject Matter Senior Junior Rule Rule Adverse Conditions (Washouts/Heatouts) ................................. S8 J9 Adverse Conditions, Relocation of Match .................................... S5 J5 Adverse Conditions, Play Abandoned or Cancelled ...................... S8 J9 Appeals, Gradings .................................................................. S5 NA Attire, Players and Substitutes ................................................. S4 J5 Attire, Umpires ....................................................................... S7 J8 Bad Light or Weather (see also Adverse Conditions) ................... S8 J7 Bails and Stumps ................................................................... S10 J11 Batting Helmets ..................................................................... NA J7 Batting Limits ........................................................................ NA J18 Blood, Bleeding ...................................................................... S6 J7 Bouncers, Head-High .............................................................. S17 J19 Boundaries ........................................................................... S9 J10 Bowling Limits ........................................................................ S16/18 J17 Captains, Captain’s Reports ..................................................... S7 J8 Captains, Forum ..................................................................... S7 NA Captains, Laws of Cricket and Rule Books .................................. S1 J1 Captains, Managers Acting for .................................................. NA J3 Captains, Scorebooks and Scores ............................................. S3 J4 Captains, Teamsheets ............................................................. S3 J4 Claiming Walkover (see also Delays and Late Starts) .................. S12 J14 Close of Play (see also Playing Conditions) ................................. S12 J14 Clothing ............................................................................... S4/7 J5/8 Clubrooms, Phone Numbers and Access .................................... NA J7 Compulsory Retirement .......................................................... NA J18 Creases ................................................................................ S9/10 J10/11 Daily Overs (see also Playing Conditions) .................................. S14 NA Declarations (see also Playing Conditions, Percentage) ................ S11 J13 Delays and Late Starts ............................................................ S12 J14 Delays and Late Starts, Fewer than 7 Players ............................. S2 J2 Delays and Late Starts, Pitch/Ground Preparation ....................... S10 J11 Disputes, Adverse Conditions ................................................... S8 J9 Disputes, Pitch/Ground Preparation .......................................... S10 J11 Disputes, Results or Scores S3 J4 Doctor, Phone Numbers .......................................................... NA J7 Dress ................................................................................... S4/7 J5/8 Drinking ............................................................................... S5 J6 Drinks Breaks (and Drinks Containers) ....................................... S12 J14 Early Finish ............................................................................ S12 J14 Emergency Phone Numbers ...................................................... NA J7 Fielding Circles, U12 ............................................................... NA J7/11 Fieldsmen behind Square Leg or on Leg-Side .............................. S17 J19 Fieldsmen, Interchanging ......................................................... NA J2 Finishing Times (see also Playing Conditions) .............................. S12 J14 First Aid Kits ........................................................................... NA J7 Five Run Penalties ................................................................... S17 J19 Follow-on ............................................................................... S11 J13 Footwear, No Spikes ................................................................ S4 J5 Full Tosses, Head-High or Shoulder-High, Calling ......................... S17 NA Full Tosses, Waist-High ............................................................ NA J19 Grand Finals (see also Playing Conditions) .................................. S21 J24 Grounds, Fitness for Play (see also Adverse Conditions) .............. S8 J9 Grounds, Preparation .............................................................. S10 J11 Head-High Bouncers ............................................................... S17 J19

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Subject Matter Senior Junior Rule Rule Heat, Heatout, Washout ........................................................... S8 J9 Helmets, Batting and Keeping ................................................... NA J7 Hospital, Phone Numbers ......................................................... NA J7 Hot Weather, Heatout, Washout ................................................ S8 J9 Hours of Play (see also Playing Conditions) ................................. S12 J14 Injuries, Bleeding .................................................................... S6 J7 Intervals, Drinks Breaks and Tea (see also Playing Conditions) ..... S14 J14 Junior Teams, More Than 11 Players .......................................... NA J2 Last Over, Starting and Completing ........................................... S13 J15 Late Starts and Delays (see also Delays and Late Starts) ............. S12 J14 Light (see also Adverse Conditions) ........................................... S8 J9 Managers (see also Captains) ................................................... NA J3 Managers, Clubrooms Phone ..................................................... NA J7 Managers, Rule Books and Laws of Cricket ................................. NA J3 Medical Emergencies ................................................................ NA J7 Minimum Daily Overs (see also Playing Conditions) ...................... S14 J16 No Balls and Wides .................................................................. S17 J20 No Balls, Fieldsmen in Circle (U12) ............................................ NA J7 No Balls, Fieldsmen on Leg-side ................................................ S17 J20 Non-Competitive Grades .......................................................... NA J25 One-Day Matches (see also Playing Conditions) ........................... S18 J21 Overs .................................................................................... S15 J17 Overs, Last, Starting and Completing ......................................... S13 J15 Overs, Limits for Bowlers .......................................................... S16/18 J18 Overs, Maximum of 8 Balls ....................................................... NA J17 Overs, Minimum in Day (see also Playing Conditions) ................... S14 16 Penalty Runs ........................................................................... S17 J20 Percentage, Retired Batsmen ................................................... NA J19 Percentage, Washout/Heatout ................................................... S8 J9 Pitch/Ground Preparation ......................................................... S10 J11 Pitch/Ground, Fitness for Play ................................................... S8 J9 Pitches, Synthetic ................................................................... S9 J10/11 Players, Attire ......................................................................... S4 J5 Players, Minimum of 7 to Start .................................................. S2 J2 Players, More than 11 .............................................................. NA J2 Players, Safety ........................................................................ S6 J7 Playing Conditions Grand Finals ................................................. S21 J24 Playing Conditions Grand Finals, Compulsory Closure ................... S21 J24 Playing Conditions Grand Finals, Days and Hours of Play ............ S21 J24 Playing Conditions Grand Finals, Declarations ............................. S21 J24 Playing Conditions Grand Finals, Extending Hours of Play ............. NA J24 Playing Conditions Grand Finals, Grounds and Pitch ..................... S10 J11 Playing Conditions Grand Finals, Junior Batting Limits .................. NA J19 Playing Conditions Grand Finals, Junior Bowling Limits ................. S16 J18 Playing Conditions Grand Finals, Junior Fielding Limits ................. NA J7 Playing Conditions Grand Finals, Minimum Daily Overs ................. S14/21 J24 Playing Conditions Grand Finals, Tea Intervals ............................ S21 J24 Playing Conditions One-day Matches .......................................... S18 J21 Playing Conditions One-day Matches, Compulsory Closure ............ S18 J21 Playing Conditions One-day Matches, Declarations ....................... S18 J21 Playing Conditions One-day Matches, Extending Hours of Play....... NA J21 Playing Conditions One-day Matches, Hours of Play ..................... S18 J21 Playing Conditions One-day Matches, Junior Batting Limits ........... NA J19 Playing Conditions One-day Matches, Bowling Limits .................... S16/18 J18 Playing Conditions One-day Matches, Junior Fielding Limits .......... NA J7 Playing Conditions One-day Matches, Minimum Overs for Result .... S18 J21

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Playing Conditions One-day Matches, Minimum Overs in Day ........ S18 J21 Subject Matter Senior Junior Rule Rule Playing Conditions One-day Matches, Result ............................... S18 J21 Playing Conditions One-day Matches, Tea Intervals...................... S18 J21 Playing Conditions One-day Matches, Washouts/Heatouts............. S8 J9/21 Playing Conditions One-day Matches, Wides ................................ S17 J21 Playing Conditions Semi Finals .................................................. S20 J23 Playing Conditions Semi Finals, Compulsory Closure .................... S20 J23 Playing Conditions Semi Finals, Days and Hours of Play ................ S20 J23 Playing Conditions Semi Finals, Declarations ............................... S20 J23 Playing Conditions Semi Finals, Extending Hours of Play ............... NA J23 Playing Conditions Semi Finals, Grounds and Pitch ....................... S10 J11 Playing Conditions Semi Finals, Junior Batting Limits.................... NA J19 Playing Conditions Semi Finals, Junior Bowling Limits ................... S16 J18 Playing Conditions Semi Finals, Junior Fielding Limits ................... NA J7 Playing Conditions Semi Finals, Minimum Overs for Result ............ S20 J23 Playing Conditions Semi Finals, Minimum Daily Overs .................. S14/20 J23 Playing Conditions Semi Finals, Result ........................................ S20 J23 Playing Conditions Semi Finals, Tea Intervals .............................. S20 J23 Playing Conditions Semi Finals, Umpires ..................................... NA J8 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches .......................................... S19 J22 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches, Compulsory Closure ............ S19 J22 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches, Declarations ....................... S19 J22 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches, Extending Hours of Play ...... NA J22 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches, Hours of Play ..................... S19 J22 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches, Junior Batting Limits ........... NA J19 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches, Junior Bowling Limits .......... S16 J18 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches, Junior Fielding Limits .......... NA J7 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches, Minimum Overs for Result.... S19 J22 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches, Minimum Daily Overs ........... S14/19 J22 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches, Result ............................... S2 J22 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches, Scores, Adjustment ............ NA J22 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches, Tea Intervals ..................... S19 J22 Playing Conditions Two-day Matches, Washout/Heatout Day 1 ...... S8 J9 Protests ................................................................................. S3 J4 Protests, Adverse Conditions ..................................................... S8 J9 Rain (see also Adverse Conditions) ............................................ S8 J9 Reports, Delays and Late Starts ................................................ S12 J14 Reports, Delays and Late Starts, Pitch/Ground ............................ S10 J11 Reports, Minimum Overs in Day ................................................ S14 NA Reports, Umpires Fees, Non-Payment ........................................ S7 J8 Retirement, Compulsory ........................................................... NA J19 Rule Books, Captains and Managers ........................................... S1 J3 Runners, Equipment ................................................................ S4 J5 Sawdust ................................................................................ S10 J11 Scoreboards ........................................................................... S9 NA Scorebooks/Scores/Scorers ...................................................... S3 J4 Scores, Adjustment, Two-day Matches ....................................... NA J22 Scores, Disputed .................................................................... S3 J4 Scores, Player Performances & Statistics ................................... S3 J4 Semi Finals (see also Playing Conditions) ................................. S20 J23 Senior Grade Rules ................................................................. S1 NA Seven Players Required ........................................................... S2 J2 Sponsors’ Logos ..................................................................... S4 J5 Starting and Finishing Times (see also Playing Conditions)........... S12 J14 Stumps and Bails ................................................................... S10 J10/11

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Subject Matter Senior Junior Rule Rule Substitutes, Attire ................................................................. S4 J5 Substitutes, Drinking .............................................................. S5 J6 Substitutes, Team Sheets ........................................................ S3 J4 Tea Intervals (see also Playing Conditions) .................................. S12 J14 Team Managers (see also Managers) .......................................... NA J3 Teams, Junior, More Than 11 Players .......................................... NA J2 Teams, Seven Players Minimum ................................................. S2 J2 Team Sheets .......................................................................... S3 J4 Telephone Numbers, Ambulance/Clinic/Doctor/Hospital ................. NA J7 Telephone, Managers, Access to ................................................. NA J7 Thunderstorms ....................................................................... S8 J9 Time, Comparing, Captains and Umpires ..................................... S12 J3/14 Time-Wasting .......................................................................... S14 NA Tossing Coin ............................................................................ S7 J8 Tossing Coin in U12 matches ..................................................... NA J12 Trophies, Averages, Retired Batsmen .......................................... NA J19 Two-Day Matches (see also Playing Conditions) ............................ S19 J22 Umpires .................................................................................. S7 J8 Umpires Association, Duties ....................................................... S7 J8 Umpires Fees ........................................................................... S7 J8 Umpires, Appointment, Attire, Duties .......................................... S7 J8 Umpires, Appointment, Junior Semi Finals ................................... J8 J8 Umpires, Captain’s Reports ........................................................ S7 J8 Umpires, Duties, Drinks Breaks .................................................. S12 J14 Umpires, Duties, Match Ball ....................................................... S7 J8 Umpires, Duties, Minimum Overs in Day ...................................... S14 NA Umpires, Duties, Time, Advising Captains, Announcing.................. S14 J14 Umpires, Miscounting Balls in Over ............................................. S15 J16 Umpires, Unofficial ................................................................... S7 J8 U12 Boundaries ........................................................................ NA J10/11 U12 Bowling Limits, Balls Per Over and Over Blocks ...................... NA J16 U12 Fielding Circles ................................................................. NA J7/11 U12 Matches, No Toss ............................................................... NA J12 U12, U14, U16 Batting Limits ..................................................... NA J18 U12, U14, U16 Bowling Limits .................................................... S16 J18 U12, U14, U16 Teams, More Than 11 Players ............................... NA J2 Waist-High Full Tosses .............................................................. NA J20 Walkovers, Delays and Late Starts .............................................. S12 J14 Walkovers, Delays and Late Starts, Pitch/Ground ......................... S10 J11 Walkovers, Delays and Late Starts, Seven Players ........................ S2 J2 Walkovers, Team Sheets ........................................................... S3 J4 Washouts/Heatouts/Wet Weather (see also Adverse Conditions) .... S8 J9 Wicket-keepers, Helmets ........................................................... NA J7 Wickets .................................................................................. S7/10 J8/10/11 Wides and No Balls ................................................................... S17 J20 Young Bowlers, Limits .............................................................. S16 J18

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Season 2013/2014

Member Clubs

Banyule Mernda Bundoora Mill Park Bundoora United Montmorency Camrea Taipans North Eltham Wanderers Diamond Creek Panton Hill Eltham Plenty Epping Plenty Valley Bats

Greensborough

Research Eltham College Heidelberg Riverside Hurstbridge Rosanna Lalor Stars Old Paradians/St Francis of

Lower Eltham South Morang Lower Plenty Thomastown United Macleod Whittlesea

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