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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Administration NSW Country Cricket Association Office Bearers 2 NSW Country Cricket Association Committees & Sub Committees 3 Controlling Authorities: Office Bearers and Delegates 4 NSWCA Regional Cricket Managers 13 NSW Country Cricket Selection Committee and Selectors Roster 14 NSWCCA Umpires Representative Panel 15 NSWCCA Umpires Supplementary Panel 16 NSWCCA Umpires Appointments 16

Programmes Commonwealth Bank Australian Country Cricket Championships 18 Country Championship Programme 19 SCG Country Cup Programme 21 Country Plate Programme 23 Country Colts Programme 24 Under 19 Programme 24 Under 17 Programme 25 Bradman Cup (Under 16) Competition 25 Kookaburra Cup (Under 14) Competition 27 Women’s Country Programmes 28

Playing Conditions Limited Over Match Playing Conditions Country Championship & Country Colts 31 SCG Country Cup Playing Conditions 47 Country Plate Playing Conditions 62 Country Championship General Information 159 Country Colts General Information 164 Under 17 Programme Playing Conditions 75 Bradman Cup (Under 16) Cup Playing Conditions 79 Kookaburra Cup Competition Playing Conditions 94 Women’s Country Championships 107

Operational Policies and Procedures Reimbursement & Remuneration Policy 125 Zone Administrators Role & Responsibilities Policy 131 Selection and Team Management Policy 132 Members and Delegates Policy 133 Protests and Disputes Policy 134 Racial and Religious Vilification Code 136 The Spirit of Cricket 139 Code of Conduct and Player Behaviour Policy 141 Rules of the NSW Country Cricket Association 144 Judiciary Committee 146 Message from the NSW Cricket Board on Player Behaviour 154 Pitch Covers Policy 156 National Insurance Scheme 157 Child Protection Information 157

Country Cricket NSW Handbook 2010/11 2

COUNTRY CRICKET NSW 2010/11

CHAIRMAN Mr I R (Ian) Hogg

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN Mr J G (John) Moriarty

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT

Country Delegates Messrs. P H Marjoribanks (Newcastle), T J Clayton (Riverina), R J Myatt (North Coast),

I R Hogg (Illawarra), D C Cox (Western), P G Creighton (Southern), M J Silver (Central North) and J G Moriarty (Central Coast)

EXECUTIVE OFFICER & PUBLIC OFFICER

Mr J P (John) Sullivan PO Box 333, Paddington NSW 2021

Telephone: (02) 8302 6025 (Office), 0425 297 712 (Mobile), (02) 8302 6081 (Fax) E-Mail: [email protected]

COUNTRY CRICKET COORDINATOR

Mr B (Bruce) Whitehouse PO Box 333, Paddington NSW 2021

Telephone: (02) 8302 6024 (Office), 0425 297 708 (Mobile), (02) 8302 6081 (Fax) E-Mail: [email protected]

TREASURER

Mr R (Ray) Power PO Box 333, Paddington NSW 2021

Telephone: (02) 8302 6049 (Office) Fax: (02) 8302 6081 E-Mail: [email protected]

HONORARY STATISTICIAN

Mr R (Ross) Dundas PO Box 1276 Penrith NSW 2751

LIFE MEMBERS

I H Ewin OAM (1991), M Lilienthal OAM (1991), D J Broad OAM (1993), J T O’Dwyer OAM (1995), B J Gainsford OAM (2001), G R Bennett (2003),

M S Curry (2003), G C Browne (2004), J T McMahon OAM (2006), M J Silver (2008)

WEBSITE www.ccnsw.nsw.cricket.com.au

Cover photo: Graeme Batty – Country Player of the Year


Listed below are the various NSW Country Cricket Association Committees, Code of

Conduct Commissioner, Sub-Committees and their composition for 2010/11

COUNTRY CRICKET NSW 2010/11 Committees and Sub Committees

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT I R Hogg (Illawarra, Chairman), J G Moriarty (Central Coast, Deputy Chairman)

D C Cox (Western), P H Marjoribanks (Newcastle), T J Clayton (Riverina), R J Myatt (North Coast), P G Creighton (Southern), and M J Silver (Central North)

CODE OF CONDUCT COMMISSIONER John McGruther

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE R Browne (Chairman), J G Moriarty and I R Hogg

Emergency Member: P G Creighton

UMPIRES SUB COMMITTEE K L Griffiths, R J Myatt, D B Hair and D Goodger

SELECTION COMMITTEE J W Grosser (Chairman), G Arms, G Smith, P G Creighton, C Lobegeier


CENTRAL COAST CRICKET ASSOCIATION

WEBSITE www.ccca.nsw.cricket.com.au

CHAIRMAN R (Richard) Collins PO Box 7126 KARIONG 2250 4340 0865 (B) [email protected] ADMINISTRATOR A C (Aidan) Cuddington PO Box 7126 KARIONG 2250 4340 1920 (B) 0450 607 206 (M) 4340 1920 (F) [email protected] EXECUTIVE OFFICER A C (Aidan) Cuddington As above ZONE UMPIRE REPRESENTATIVE D (Don) Maisey 22/2 Adcock Ave WEST GOSFORD 2250 4365 5438 (H) 0449 269 672 (M) [email protected] WOMEN'S CRICKET REPRESENTATIVE G (Gary) Kavanagh 273 Buff Point Ave BUFF POINT 2262 4399 1644 (H) 0406 960 210 (M) [email protected] COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT J G (John) Moriarty 42 Baree Ave NARARA 2250 4328 3074 (H) 0428 224 457 (M) [email protected] DELEGATE A C (Aidan) Cuddington As above REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING G (Glenn) Rowlands 75B Deane St NARARA 2250 4323 1131 (H) 0425 208 948 (M) [email protected]

CLUBS Doyalson Wyee, Gosford, Kincumber Avoca, Lisarow Ourimbah, Mountains Kariong, Narara Wyoming, Terrigal Matcham, The Entrance, Toukley, Umina, Warnervale, Woy Woy, Wyong


CENTRAL NORTHERN CRICKET ZONE

WEBSITE www.cncz.nsw.cricket.com.au CHAIRMAN T (Terry) Psarakis PO Box 1234 TAMWORTH 2340 6765 8302 (H) 6761 3000 (B) 0438 405 508 (M) [email protected] ZONE ADMINISTRATOR R J (Rod) Richards 10 Woodstock St TAMWORTH 2340 6765 9995 (H) 6765 5804 (F) 0447 659 995 (M) [email protected] ZONE UMPIRE REPRESENTATIVE S (Sam) Rees 123 Edward St GUNNEDAH 2380 6742 5781 (H) 0421 599 148 (M) [email protected] WOMEN'S CRICKET REPRESENTATIVE R (Rod) Bryant 13 Merton St DENMAN 2328 6547 2137 (H) 6547 2491 (B) [email protected] COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT M J (Mike) Silver PO Box 728 GUNNEDAH NSW 2380 6742 1043 (H) 6740 2120 (B) 0427 723 747 (M) [email protected]

DELEGATE T (Terry) Psarakis As above

Hunter Valley Cricket Council

WEBSITE www.hvcc.nsw.cricket.com.au HONORARY SECRETARY L (Lindsay) Wood 42 Maize St EAST MAITLAND 2323 4933 6835 (H) 4933 6835 (F) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING As above R (Rod) Bryant DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS

Cessnock, Dungog, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Singleton, Upper Hunter

Northern Inland Cricket Council

WEBSITE www.nicc.nsw.cricket.com.au HONORARY SECRETARY G (Grahame) Davies 51 Graham St CALALA 2340 6765 6636 (H) 0414 189 149 (M) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING K A (Kel) Walls 15 Linden Pl GUNNEDAH 2380 6742 3315 (H) 6742 0155 (B) 0427 423 315 (M) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING G (Graham) Kent 80 Wades Lane DELUNGRA 2403 6724 8281 (H) 0427 255 500 (M) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING T(Tony) Meppam 42 Villarette Ave NARRABRI 2390 6792 1635 (H) 6792 5922 (B) [email protected]

DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS Armidale, Barwon, Bingara, Boggabri, Coonabarabran, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Inverell, Manilla, Moree, Narrabri, Pilliga, Quirindi, Tamworth, Walcha


ILLAWARRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION

WEBSITE www.cricketillawarra.nsw.cricket.com.au CHAIRMAN I R (Ian) Hogg 81 Elizabeth Dr VINCENTIA 2540 4441 5822 (H) 0414 727 335 (M) [email protected] ADMINISTRATOR G (Glyn) Stanham PO Box 27 FIGTREE NSW 2525

0410 792 260 (M) [email protected] ZONE UMPIRE REPRESENTATIVE N (Neil) Findlay 2 Smyth St FIGTREE 2525 4227 2626 (H) 0431 568 726 (M) [email protected] WOMEN’S CRICKET REPRESENTATIVE D (Denis) Veronese 15 Churnwood Pl ALBION PARK 2527 4256 3725 (H) 4297 3700 (B) 0417 418 738 (M) [email protected] COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT I R (Ian) Hogg As above DELEGATE P A (Paul) Brockley PO Box 27 FIGTREE NSW 2525 0438 511 260 (M) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING N (Neil) Coad 114 Jacaranda Ave FIGTREE 25252 4229 8518 (H) 0400 358 850 (M) [email protected] CLUBS

Balgownie, Corrimal, Dapto, Helensburgh, Keira, Nthn Districts, Port Kembla, Uni Wollongong, Wests Illawarra, Wollongong

NEWCASTLE CRICKET ZONE

WEBSITE www.ncz.nsw.cricket.com.au CHAIRMAN J N (John) Todd 131 Bayview St WARNERS BAY 2282 4948 9185 (H) 0401 307 125 (M) [email protected] ADMINISTRATOR R D (Royce) McCormack PO Box 60 CHARLESTOWN 2290 4948 6539 (H) 0434 274 823 (M) [email protected] ZONE UMPIRE REPRESENTATIVE K G (Kim) Norris 109 Bayview St WARNERS BAY 2282 4965 7277 (H) 4951 8377 (B) 0407 439 879 (M) [email protected] WOMEN'S CRICKET REPRESENTATIVE T L (Tracey) Bates 9 Georges St WALLSEND 2287 4951 2516 (H) 0408 023 241 (M) [email protected] COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT P H (Paul) Marjoribanks 59 Kemp St HAMILTON SOUTH 2280 4969 8696 (H) 4969 0690 (B) 0408 681 682 (M) [email protected]

DELEGATE R D (Royce) McCormack As above REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING M S (Mark) Curry 37 Aucklet Rd MOUNT HUTTON 2290 4947 4679 (H) 0431 576 203 (M) [email protected]

CLUBS Belmont, Cardiff Boolaroo, Charlestown, Hamilton Wickham, Merewether, Newcastle City Easts, Stockton Nthn Districts, Uni Newcastle, Toronto Workers, Wallsend, Waratah Mayfield, Western Suburbs, Newcastle C & S


NORTH COASTAL CRICKET ZONE

WEBSITE www.northcoastal.nsw.cricket.com.au CHAIRMAN T C (Trevor) Neaves 4520 Waterfall Way DORRIGO 2453 6657 2929 (H) [email protected] ZONE ADMINISTRATOR R J (Bob) Myatt 0409 034 381 (M) [email protected] ZONE UMPIRE REPRESENTATIVE K (Ken) Robinson PO Box 1439 COFFS HARBOUR 2450 6651 1786 (H) 0418 226 521 (M) [email protected] WOMEN'S CRICKET REPRESENTATIVE A J (Amanda) Owens PO Box 5126 PORT MACQUARIE 2444 0408 821 910 (M) [email protected] COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT R J (Bob) Myatt As above DELEGATE T C (Trevor) Neaves As above

Far North Coast Cricket Council

WEBSITE www.fnccc.nsw.cricket.com.au HONORARY SECRETARY G (Geoff) Jacobs PO Box 5112 BALLINA 2478 6628 6848 (H) 6686 2044 (B) 0412 107 727 (M) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING P (Paul) Everingham 20 Alison Ave LENNOX HEAD 2478 6687 6718 (H) 0407 133 117 (M) [email protected] DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS Ballina, Casino, Kyogle, Lismore, Tweed Heads

North Coast Cricket Council

WEBSITE www.nccc.nsw.cricket.com.au HONORARY SECRETARY I (Ian) Dinham 10 The Anchorage YAMBA 2464 6646 2644 (H) 0428 292 659 (M) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING C (Chris) Moran PO Box 1855 COFFS HARBOUR 2450 6655 4613 (H) 6655 0488 (B) 0421 072 037 (M) [email protected] DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS Gloucester, Hastings, Macleay Valley, Manning River

Mid North Coast Cricket Council

WEBSITE www.mnccc.nsw.cricket.com.au HONORARY SECRETARY D (David) Fuller 35 The Jib PORT MACQUARIE 2444 6581 3718 (H) 0402 533 233 (M) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING D (Duane) Sheather 4 Croki Rd JONES ISLAND 2430 0408 287 995 (M) [email protected] DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS

Clarence River, Coffs Harbour, Lower Clarence, Nambucca Valley


RIVERINA CRICKET ZONE

WEBSITE www.riverina.nsw.cricket.com.au CHAIRMAN E A (Eric) Koetz 11 Harrier St ESTELLA NSW 2650 6933 1133 (H) 0413 256 132 (M) [email protected] [email protected] ZONE ADMINISTRATOR D (David) Nichols PO Box 205 BERRIGAN 2712 03 5885 2664 (H) 03 5885 2664 (F) 0407 852 644 (M) [email protected] ZONE UMPIRE REPRESENTATIVE P J (Pat) Kerin OAM 20 Harley Ave COOTAMUNDRA 2590 6942 3026 (H) 6942 3026 (F) 0417 284 286 (M) [email protected] WOMEN'S CRICKET REPRESENTATIVE R (Bert) Matthewson 18 Stirbeck St HOLBROOK 2644 6036 3302 (H) 0411 488 723 (M) [email protected] COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT T J (Tim) Clayton 2 Nicholls Dr YASS 2582 6226 4591 (H) 0408 862 220 (M) [email protected] DELEGATE E A (Eric) Koetz As above

Murrumbidgee Cricket Council

WEBSITE www.mbcc.nsw.cricket.com.au HONORARY SECRETARY C (Col) Tuckett 8 San Remo Cr LEETON 2705 6953 4243 (H) 0438 536 882 [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING M (Mark) Favell 35 Gordon Ave GRIFFITH 2680 6962 7130 (H) 0417 417 358 [email protected]

DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS Griffith, Hillston, Lake Cargelligo, Leeton, West Wyalong, Ardlethan Barellan

Northern Riverina Cricket Council

WEBSITE www.northernriverinacc.nsw.cricket.com.au CHAIRMAN E (Eric) Koetz As above HONORARY SECRETARY P J (Pat) Kerin OAM As above REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING T J (Tim) Clayton As above

DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS Cootamundra, Gundagai, Temora, Tumut, Wagga Wagga, Yass


Murray Cricket Council WEBSITE www.murraycc.nsw.cricket.com.au

CHAIRMAN M (Michael) Erdeljac Splitters Creek Rd SPLITTERS CREEK 2640 0418 691 601 (M) [email protected] HONORARY SECRETARY T (Tim) Hemsley 19 Grandview Tce EAST ALBURY 2640 6021 8529 (H) 0412 731 585 (M) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING A (Aaron) West 504 Milro Ave ALBURY 2640 0404 832 362 (M) [email protected]

DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS

Albury Wodonga SCA, Cricket Albury Wodonga, Brocklesby, Holbrook, Hume Rutherglen, Tumbarumba

Southern Riverina Cricket Council

WEBSITE www.southernriverinacc.nsw.cricket.com.au CHAIRMAN A (Arthur) Owen 15 Sugden St TOCUMWAL 2714 (03) 5874 2582 (H) [email protected] HONORARY SECRETARY W (Wayne) Bradley OAM 265 Noyes St DENILIQUIN 2710 03 5881 1603 (H) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING D (David) Nichols As above

DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS Barooga Masters, Campaspe, Deniliquin, Murray Valley


SOUTHERN CRICKET ZONE

WEBSITE www.southernzonecricket.nsw.cricket.com.au CHAIRMAN B W (Barry) Templeman 12 Elm St ALBION PARK RAIL 2527 4257 0426 (H) 0407 482 994 (M) [email protected] ZONE ADMINISTRATOR P G (Graeme) Creighton 3 Bruce Ave MOUNT WARRIGAL 2528 4296 5194 (H) 4296 4361 (F) 0404 514 478 (M) [email protected] ZONE UMPIRE REPRESENTATIVE B (Bruce) Whiteman 7 Jilba Pl BALARANG 2529 4295 1033 (H) 4255 3381 (B) 0407 226 508 (M) [email protected]

WOMEN'S CRICKET REPRESENTATIVE B (Bev) Thomson 18 Polock Cres ALBION PARK 2527 4226 1844 (B) 0403 604 076 (M) [email protected] COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT P G (Graeme) Creighton As above DELEGATE J (Jeffrey) Mitchell PO Box 896 BOWRAL 2576 4883 6528 (H) 0411 366 286 (M) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING M (Matt) Faint 102 Central Ave OAK FLATS 2529 4256 5280 (H) 0417 061 725 (M) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING T (Tom) Purcell 49 Pacific Rd SURF BEACH 2536 4472 2518 (H) 4472 4059 (B) 0428 122 192 (M) [email protected]

DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS Crookwell, Eurobodalla, Far South Coast, Goulburn, Highlands, Monaro, Shoalhaven, South Coast


WESTERN CRICKET ZONE

WEBSITE www.westerncricketzone.nsw.cricket.com.au CHAIRMAN D C (Dennis) Cox 0447 879 227 (M) “Rosewood” MS-4 DUBBO 2830 6887 9224 (H) 6887 9223 (F) [email protected] ZONE ADMINISTRATOR C J (Colin) Wood PO Box 509 BATHURST 2795 6334 2228 (H) 6339 4337 (B) [email protected] 6334 4536 (F) 0409 120 432 (M) ZONE UMPIRE REPRESENTATIVE Dr. S (Stephen) Poole PO Box 1223 PENRITH 2750 4739 9438 (H) 4739 9861 (F) 0418 972 924 (M) [email protected] WOMEN'S CRICKET REPRESENTATIVE M (Marie) Cornish OAM 162 Arthur St WELLINGTON 2820 6845 3036 (H) 0407 458 413 (M) [email protected] COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT D C (Dennis) Cox As above DELEGATE C J (Colin) Wood As above

Lachlan Cricket Council WEBSITE www.lachlancc.nsw.cricket.com.au HONORARY SECRETARY G (Greg) Morrissey 1 Bowditch Cres PARKES 2870 6862 3406 (H) 6862 2021 (B) [email protected] 6862 5270 (F) 0428 963 605 (M) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING R (Rodney) Kershaw 910 Iandra Rd GREENTHORPE 2794 6383 9241 (H) 0429 455 409 (M) [email protected]

DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS Condobolin, Cowra, Forbes, Parkes, Peak Hill, Young


Macquarie Valley Cricket Council

WEBSITE www.mvcc.nsw.cricket.com.au HONORARY SECRETARY W (Warren) Saunders 17 L Angle Park Rd DUBBO 2830 6884 0578 (H) 68841525 (B) 0429 392 756 (M) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING J (Jordan) Moran 33 Crown Street DUBBO NSW 2830 5806 0152 (H) 6889 4566 (B) [email protected] 6889 4451(F) 0427 091 830 (M)

DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS Bourke, Cobar, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Narromine, Nyngan, Walgett, Wellington

Mitchell Cricket Council WEBSITE www.mitchellcc.nsw.cricket.com.au HON. SECRETARY C (Carl) Sharpe OAM PO Box 1650 ORANGE 2800 6362 7793 (H) 6362 9234 (B) 0427 295 359 (M) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING To be advised

REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING G (Garth) Dean 119 Gormans Hill Rd BATHURST 2795 6332 3343 (B) 6331 8210 (F) 0409 778 177 (M) [email protected]

DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS Bathurst, Blue Mountains, Gulgong, Lithgow, Molong, Mudgee, Orange

BARRIER CRICKET LEAGUE WEBSITE www.barrierdistrictcricketleague.nsw.cricket.com.au CHAIRMAN P (Peter) Johnston 305 Wandoo St BROKEN HILL 2880 08 8088 2710 (H) 08 8088 8918 (B) [email protected] HONORARY SECRETARY D (Denis) Watts 331 Oxide St BROKEN HILL 2880 08 8088 7404 (H) 08 8088 1055 (B) 08 8087 3849 (F) [email protected] REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING S (Scott) Shepherd 58 Ryan St BROKEN HILL 2880 0401 736 425 (M) [email protected] DELEGATE D (Denis) Watts As above

CLUBS Central, North, Outsiders, South, Warriors, Western


ACT CRICKET ASSOCIATION WEBSITE www.cricketact.com.au

PRESIDENT

I (Ian) McNamee PO Box 3379 MANUKA ACT 2603 6239 6002 (B) 6295 7135 (F) CHIEF EXECUTIVE M (Mark) Vergano PO Box 3379 MANUKA ACT 2603 6239 6002 (B) 6295 7135 (F) [email protected] GENERAL MANAGER A (Andrew) Dawson PO Box 3379 MANUKA ACT 2603 6239 6002 (B) 6295 7135 (F) [email protected] GAME DEVELOPMENT MANAGER M (Martin) Garoni PO Box 3379 MANUKA ACT 2603 6239 6002 (B) 6295 7135 (F) [email protected]

CRICKET OPERATIONS C (Chris) Doyle PO Box 3379 MANUKA ACT 2603 6228 0311 (B) 6295 7135 (F) [email protected] FEMALE CRICKET OPERATIONS A (Anna) Baker PO Box 3379 MANUKA ACT 2603 6228 0357 (B) 6295 7135 (F) [email protected]

CLUBS Australian National University, Eastlake, Ginninderra, Nth Canberra Gungahlin, Queanbeyan, Tuggeranong, Weston Creek, Western Districts & University of Canberra

NSWCA REGIONAL CRICKET MANAGERS

NORTH COAST D (David) Szumowski PO Box 4165 COFFS HARBOUR JETTY 2450 6651 6812 (B) 0425 297 716 (M) 6651 6912 (F) [email protected] CENTRAL NORTH M (Matthew) Walter PO BOX 1144 TAMWORTH 2340 6766 8483 (B) 0425 297 722 (M) 6766 8484 (F) [email protected] WESTERN M (Matthew) Tabbernor PO Box 525 DUBBO 2830 6884 3844 (B) 0425 297 719 (M) 6884 3496 (F) [email protected] ILLAWARRA & SOUTHERN To be advised PO BOX 245 ALBION PARK 2527 4257 3272 (B) 0425 297 718 (M) 4257 1428 (F) NEWCASTLE & CENTRAL COAST F (Francis) Walsh PO BOX 752 THE JUNCTION 2291 4927 1697 (B) 0425 297 714 (M) 4929 5243 (F) [email protected] RIVERINA R (Robbie) Mackinlay PO BOX 720 LAVINGTON 2641 6025 6992 (B) 0425 297 710 (M) 6025 6748 (F) [email protected]


CCNSW SELECTION COMMITTEE 2010/11

CHAIRMAN J W (Tim) Grosser 21 Baker St GUNNEDAH 2380 6742 0246 (H) 0427 449 550 (M) [email protected] MEMBER G (Greg) Arms 8 Bianca Cl CHARLESTOWN 2290 0418 203 467 (M) [email protected] MEMBER P G (Graeme) Creighton 3 Bruce Ave MOUNT WARRIGAL 2528 4296 5194 (H) 0407 895 717 (M) [email protected] MEMBER C (Craig) Lobegeier PO Box 5393 PORT MACQUARIE 2444 0419 631 231 (M) [email protected] MEMBER G (Greg) Smith 24 McGregor St WYOMING 2250 4328 2896 (H) 0421 466 376 (M) [email protected]

CCNSW SELECTORS ROSTER COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP

Country Carnival Tamworth 26 – 28 November 2010

All selection committee members

COUNTRY COLTS

Country Colts Carnival Dubbo 21 – 23 January 2011

All selection committee members

UNDER 17s

Southern NSW Carnival Cowra 29 – 31 October 2010

To be confirmed

Northern NSW Carnival Coffs Harbour 5 – 7 November 2010

To be confirmed

NSW Country Under 17 Trial Bowral 14 – 15 November 2010

To be confirmed


CCNSW UMPIRES ADVISOR ADVISOR

K (Keith) Griffiths 1/6 Lisa Pl FORSTER 2428 6557 2950 (H) 0414 639 718 (M) [email protected]

CCNSW UMPIRES REPRESENTATIVE PANEL

CENTRAL NORTH R (Ricky) Field 98 Barton St SCONE 2337 6545 9018 (H) 6541 1539 (B) 0419 296 878 (M) [email protected] CENTRAL NORTH A (Adam) Marshall 121 View St GUNNEDAH 2380 6742 5930 (H) 0429 440 054 (M) [email protected] ILLAWARRA N (Neil) Findlay 2 Smyth Pl FIGTREE 2525 4227 2626 (H) 0431 568 726 (M) [email protected] NEWCASTLE K (Kim) Norris 109 Bayview St WARNERS BAY 2282 4965 7277 (H) 4951 8377 (B) 0407 439 879 (M) [email protected] NORTH COAST P (Paul) Dilley 6563 7119 (B) 0411 842 188 (M) [email protected] NORTH COAST D (David) Went 7 Brooks Pl GOONELLABAH 2480 6624 3940 (H) 6621 4608 (B) 0410 289 463 (M) [email protected] RIVERINA T (Tony) Hackett 24 Marana Pde WAGGA WAGGA 2650 6925 2878 (H) 6971 7175 (B) 0418 975 900 (M) [email protected] RIVERINA C (Chris) Cassin 151 Sutton St COOTAMUNDRA 2590 6942 4837 (H) 0428 847 636 (M) [email protected] SOUTHERN B (Bruce) Whiteman 7 Jilba Pl BALARANG 2529 4295 1033 (H) 4255 3381 (B) 0407 226 508 (M) [email protected] WESTERN G (Greg) Jones 27 Links Pl BATHURST 2795 6331 9405 (H) 6332 7342 (B) [email protected]


CCNSW UMPIRES SUPPLEMENTARY PANEL

CENTRAL NORTH P (Phil) Rainger PO Box 464 NARRABRI 2390 0427 412 782 (M) [email protected] ILLAWARRA M (Mark) Simula 24 Jutland Ave WOLLONGONG 2500 0401 752 620 (M) [email protected] ILLAWARRA D (Denis) Veronese 15 Churnwood Pl ALBION PARK 2527 4256 3725 (H) 4297 3700 (B) 0417 418 738 M) [email protected] NORTH COAST K (Kevin) Frazer 11 Green St CASINO 2470 6662 1117 (H) [email protected] RIVERINA S (Stephen) Poidevin 2 Church St DALTON 2581 0428 622 371 (M) [email protected] SOUTHERN L (Lachlan) Walker 10 Yarrowlow St GOULBURN 2580 0419 010 984 (M) [email protected] WESTERN J (John) De Lyall PO BOX 1632 DUBBO 2830 0429 0619 180 (M) [email protected]

CCNSW UMPIRES APPOINTMENTS 2010/11

COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP Country Carnival Tamworth 26 – 28 November 2010 A Marshall, B Whiteman, P Dilley, D Went, N Findlay, K Norris, T Hackett, R Field Final Tamworth 28 November 2010 R Field and B Whiteman

COUNTRY COLTS Country Colts Carnival Dubbo 21 – 23 January 2011 G Jones, N Findlay, B Whiteman, C Cassin, P Dilley, J De Lyall, D Went, K Frazer Final Dubbo 23 January 2011 N Findlay and P Dilley Country Colts v HP Youth X1 Blacktown 8 – 10 February 2011 Appointments to be confirmed

SCG COUNTRY CUP SCG Country Cup Quarter Finals Central Coast 28 December 2010 C Cassin, R Field, K Fraser, T Hackett, G Jones, A Marshall, P Dilley, K Norris Semi-Finals Central Coast 29 December 2010 R Field, B Whiteman, T Hackett, A Marshall Final SCG 16 January 2011 K Norris and D Went

COUNTRY PLATE Country Plate Semi Finals Orange 28 December 2010 S Poidevin, P Rainger, M Simula, D Veronese Final Orange 29 December 2010 S Poidevin and P Rainger


CCNSW UMPIRES APPOINTMENTS 2010/11

UNDER 19s VENUE/REGION DATE/S

Trial Match Blacktown 9 – 10 November 2010

L Walker and Sydney appointment

UNDER 17s

Southern NSW Carnival Cowra 29 – 31 October 2010

Zone Appointments

Northern NSW Carnival Coffs Harbour 5 – 7 November 2010

Zone Appointments

NSW Country Under 17 North v South Bowral 13 November 2010

L Walker and D Veronese

NSW Country Under 17 v City Under 17 - trial

Bowral 14 – 15 November 2010

M Simula and L Walker

NSW Under 17 v ACT Under 17 Raby Oval Campbelltown

29 November 2010

M Simula and Sydney appointment

NSW Under 17s v Bradman Foundation X1

Bowral 15 – 16 December 2010

N Stanton and D Veronese

BRADMAN CUP Wollongong 11 –13 January 2011

Country Carnival

Final Wollongong 14 January 2011

N Findlay and L Walker

Under 16 State Challenge SCG 6 March 2011

To be advised

KOOKABURRA CUP Sthn Highlands 17 – 19 January 2011

Country Carnival

Final Bowral 20 January 2011

M Simula and L Walker

Under 14 State Challenge Bowral 21 January 2011 M Simula and D Veronese

WOMEN’S COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Under 19 and Under 15 Division Newcastle 3 -4 October 2010

Zone Appointments

Under 18 City v Country Blacktown 12 – 13 November 2010

Appointments to be confirmed

Under 15 City v Country Blacktown 30 - 31 October 2010

Appointments to be confirmed


COMMONWEALTH BANK AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY CRICKET

CHAMPIONSHIPS

3rd – 14th January 2011 BUNBURY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Rounds 1 and 2 – 3rd January 2011 Morning – 10.00am Ground Afternoon – 3.00pm Ground

New South Wales v East Asia Pacific Forrest Pk East New South Wales v ACT Recreation

Northern Territory v Western Australia Hands Oval Northern Territory v East Asia Pacific Hay Park 1

Queensland v ACT Hay Park 1 Queensland v South Australia Hands Oval

Victoria v South Australia Recreation Victoria v Western Australia Forrest Pk East

Round 3 – 4th January 2011 Ground

Northern Territory v ACT Dalyellup College

New South Wales v South Australia Harvey

Queensland v Western Australia Egan Park

Victoria v East Asia Pacific Roche Park

Round 4 – 5th January 2011 Ground

Northern Territory v South Australia Roche Park

New South Wales v Western Australia Forest Park North

Queensland v East Asia Pacific Dalyellup College

Victoria v ACT Egan Park

6th January 2011– REST DAY

Round 5 – 7th and 8th January 2011 Ground

Northern Territory v New South Wales Egan Park

Queensland v Victoria Capel Oval

Western Australia v East Asia Pacific Harvey

ACT v South Australia Hands Oval

9th January 2011

ACA Masters XII v ACCC Country XII Hands Oval


Northern Territory v Queensland Forest Park North

New South Wales v Victoria Harvey

Western Australia v ACT Roche Park

East Asia Pacific v South Australia Capel Oval

12th January 2011– REST DAY


Northern Territory v Victoria Recreation

New South Wales v Queensland Forrest Park East

Western Australia v South Australia Dalyellup College

East Asia Pacific v ACT Hay Park 1


COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP 2010/11

26th to 28th November 2010 TAMWORTH

(Seedings in brackets)

Pool 1 Pool 2

Round 1 - 26th November 2010

(A) Newcastle (1) v Riverina (8) – Scully Park

(B) Southern (4) v Central North (5) – No 1 Oval

(C) Illawarra (2) v Western (7) – Riverside No 2

(D) Central Coast (3) v Nth Coast (6) – Riverside No 1

Round 2 – 27th November 2010

(E) Winner A v Winner B – No 1 Oval

(F) Loser A v Loser B – Riverside No 2

(G) Winner C v Winner D – Scully Park

(H) Loser C v Loser D – Riverside No 1

FINAL – 28th November 2010

(60 overs a side)

PLAY OFFS - 28th November 2010

(50 overs a side)

Winner E v Winner G – No 1 Oval

Winner F v Winner H – Scully Park

Loser E v Loser G – Riverside No 1

Loser F v Loser H – Riverside No 2


SCG TRUST AD

Don’t forget to amend the date to

Sunday 16 January 2011


SCG COUNTRY CUP 2010/11

The draw for the first two rounds of the SCG Country Cup Competition is listed below. A list of contact

persons in relation to each Association or Club competing in the SCG Country Cup has been compiled

by CCNSW and distributed to each Association or Club by their relevant Zone Administrator. Contact

should be made by the visiting team with the Host Authority regarding grounds at which matches will

be played.

Round 1 – 24th October 2010

(Number in brackets denotes seeding)

HOME AWAY

Lismore (7) v Ballina (10)

Lower Clarence (9) v Clarence (6)

Inverell (9) v Armidale (5)

Cessnock (8) v Waratah Mayfield (11)

Muswellbrook (6) v Western Suburbs (11)

Singleton (4) v Newcastle City and Suburban (13)

Toukley (10) v Merewether (9)

Woy Woy (8) v Toronto Workers Kookaburras (7)

Gosford (11) v Newcastle City Eastern Districts (10)

Stockton Northern Districts (6) v Terrigal (7)

Doyalson Wyee (9) v Belmont (8)

Queanbeyan (1) v Ginninderra (8)

Weston Creek (2) v Eastlake (7)

Tuggeranong Valley (3) v Western Districts University of Canberra (6)

Australian National University (4) v North Canberra Gungahlin (5)

Murray Valley (5) v Leeton (4)

Wests Illawarra (9) v Berry Shoalhaven Heads (7)

Northern Districts (10) v The Rail (9)


Round 2 – 31st October 2010

(Number in brackets denotes seeding)

HOME AWAY

Tweed Heads (1) v Lismore (7) or Ballina (10)

Lower Clarence (9) or Clarence (6) v Casino (4)

Macleay Valley (8) v Coffs Harbour (3)

Manning River (5) v Hastings River (2)

Narrabri (7) v Gunnedah (3)

Inverell (9) or Armidale (5) v Tamworth (1)

Cessnock (8) or Waratah Mayfield (11) v Narara Wyoming (5)

Muswellbrook (6) or Western Suburbs (12) v Singleton (4) or Newcastle City and Suburban (13)

The Entrance (1) v Toukley (10) or Merewether (9)

Mountains Kariong (4) v Woy Woy (8) or Toronto Workers Kookaburras (7)

Cardiff Boolaroo (4) v Wyong (2)

Lisarow Ourimbah (6) v University of Newcastle (2)

Hamilton Wickham (1) v Gosford (11) or Newcastle City Eastern Districts (10)

Charlestown (3) v Stockton Northern Districts (6) or Terrigal (7)

Wallsend (5) v Maitland (2)

Kincumber Avoca (3) v Doyalson Wyee (9) or Belmont (8)

Queanbeyan (1) or Ginninderra (8) v ANU (4) or Nth Canberra Gungahlin (5)

Tuggeranong Valley (3) or Wests Uni Canberra (6) v Weston Creek (2) or Eastlake (7)

Wagga Wagga (2) v Griffith (3)

Murray Valley (5) or Leeton (4) v Cricket Albury Wodonga (1)

Bathurst (5) v Dubbo (3)

Mudgee (6) v Cowra (4)

Dapto (1) v Wests Illawarra (9) or Berry Shoalhaven Heads (7)

Keira (5) v Oak Flats (4)

Port Kembla (6) v Balgownie (3)

Corrimal (8) v Shoalhaven Ex Services (2)

Northern Districts (10) or The Rail (9) v Lake Illawarra (1)

Warilla Sports (5) v Wollongong (4)

Helensburgh (7) v Albion Park (3)

University of Wollongong (2) v Bomaderry (6)


Round 4 – 5th December 2010 (Venues to be determined by CCNSW)

SCG COUNTRY CUP QUARTER & SEMI FINALS – 28th & 29th December 2010 Remaining teams on the Central Coast

SCG COUNTRY CUP FINAL – 16th January 2011 At Sydney Cricket Ground


COUNTRY PLATE 2010/11

The draw for the first two rounds of the Country Plate Competition is listed below. A list of contact persons in relation to each Association or Club competing in the Country Plate has been compiled by CCNSW and distributed to each Association or Club by their relevant Zone Administrator. Contact should be made by the visiting team with the Host Authority regarding grounds at which games are to be played.

Round 1 – 24th October 2010 HOME AWAY

Nambucca Valley v Bellinger Valley

Warnervale v Dungog Crookwell v Monaro

Highlands v Shellharbour Far South Coast v Eurobodalla

Ulladulla v Bay and Basin Hillston v Lake Cargelligo

Young v Yass Cootamundra v Tumut

Deniliquin v Holbrook Narromine v Nyngan

Gilgandra v Coonabarabran Lithgow v Gulgong

Molong v Wellington

Round 2 – 31st October 2010 HOME AWAY

Nambucca Valley or Bellinger Valley v Gloucester Upper Hunter v Warnervale or Dungog

Pilliga v Moree Manilla v Quirindi

Crookwell or Monaro v Highlands or Shellharbour Far South Coast or Eurobodalla v Ulladulla or Bay and Basin

North Nowra Cambewarra v Goulburn Gerringong v Jamberoo

West Wyalong v Hillston or Lake Cargelligo Young or Yass v Cootamundra or Tumut

Deniliquin or Holbrook v Tumbarumba Gundagai v Temora

Cobar v Bourke Narromine or Nyngan v Gilgandra or Coonabarabran

Blue Mountains v Lithgow or Gulgong Molong or Wellington v Forbes


Round 4 – 5th December 2010 (Venues to be determined by CCNSW)

COUNTRY PLATE SEMI FINALS – 28th December 2010 Remaining 4 teams to compete at Orange

COUNTRY PLATE FINAL – 29th December 2010 At Wade Park Orange


COUNTRY COLTS CARNIVAL 2010/11

HUGHES/LILIENTHAL SHIELD 21st to 23rd January 2011

DUBBO (Seedings in brackets)

Pool 1 Pool 2

Round 1 – 21st January 2011 (60 over matches)

(A) Newcastle (1) v Riverina (8) – Lady Cutler 1

(B) Central North (4) v Southern (5) – Lady Cutler 2

(C) Nth Coast (2) v Western (7) – Lady Cutler 3

(D) Central Coast (3) v Illawarra (6) – Lady Cutler 4

Round 2 – 22nd January 2011 (60 over matches)

(E) Winner A v Winner B – Lady Cutler 3

(F) Loser A v Loser B – Lady Cutler 4

(G) Winner C v Winner D – Lady Cutler 1

(H) Loser C v Loser D – Lady Cutler 2

FINALS – 23rd January 2011 (60 over match) PLAY OFFS – 23rd January 2011 (50 over match)

Winner E v Winner G – Victoria Park 1

Winner F v Winner H – Victoria Park 2

Loser E v Loser G – Victoria Park 3

Loser F v Loser H – Lady Cutler 3

NSW COUNTRY COLTS v STATE YOUTH X1

1st – 3rd March 2011 – Blacktown Olympic Park

NSW UNDER 19 PROGRAM 2010/11 (Note: NSW team selected 2010)

PRACTICE MATCHES v TASMANIA - 3rd – 7th October 2010

To be confirmed

PRACTICE MATCH v ACT – 17th October 2010

Bradman Oval

FINAL TRIAL NSW TEAM (Michael Slater Cup) – 9th & 10th November 2010

Blacktown Olympic Park 2

NSW PRACTICE MATCH v ACT U/19 – 29th November 2010

Raby Oval, Campbelltown

AUSTRALIAN UNDER 19 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – 5th to 16th December 2010

Brisbane


NSW UNDER 17 PROGRAM 2010/11 (Note: NSW team selected November 2010)

PRACTICE MATCHES v CITY – 29th & 30th September 2010

Blacktown Olympic Park

SOUTHERN NSW CARNIVAL – 29th, 30th & 31st October 2010

Cowra

NORTHERN NSW CARNIVAL – 5th, 6th & 7th November 2010

Coffs Harbour

NSW COUNTRY SELECTION TRIAL – NORTH v SOUTH - 13th November 2010

Bradman Oval

NSW SELECTION TRIAL – CITY v COUNTRY (Brett Lee Cup) – 14th & 15th November 2010

Bradman Oval

NSW PRACTICE MATCH v ACT U/17 – 29th November 2010


NSW PRACTICE MATCH v BRADMAN FOUNDATION XII – 15th & 16th December 2010

Bradman Oval

AUSTRALIAN UNDER 17 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – 9th to 20th January 2011

Tasmania

BRADMAN CUP PROGRAM 2010/11

11th to 14th January 2011 WOLLONGONG

Pool 1 Pool 2

Round 1 - 11th January 2011 – Venues TBA

North Coast v Newcastle

Southern v Western

Central North v Illawarra

Central Coast v Riverina


North Coast v Western

Newcastle v Southern

Central North v Riverina

Illawarra v Central Coast


North Coast v Southern

Western v Newcastle

Central North v Central Coast

Riverina v Illawarra

FINAL – 14th January 2010

1st Pool 1 v 1st Pool 2 – North Dalton Park

UNDER 16 STATE CHALLENGE – 6th March 2011 Bradman Cup Winner v A W Green Shield Premiers

Sydney Cricket Ground


KOOKABURRA AD HERE


KOOKABURRA CUP 2010/11

17th to 20th January 2011 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

Pool 1 Pool 2

Round 1 – 17th January 2011 – Venues TBA

North Coast v Central North

Illawarra v Southern

Central Coast v Newcastle

Riverina v Western


North Coast v Southern

Central North v Illawarra

Central Coast v Western

Newcastle v Riverina


North Coast v Illawarra

Southern v Central North

Central Coast v Riverina

Western v Newcastle

FINAL – 20th January 2011

1st Pool 1 v 1st Pool 2 – Bradman Oval

UNDER 14 STATE CHALLENGE – 21st January 2011

Kookaburra Cup Winner v Harold Moore Shield Premiers

Bradman Oval


WOMEN’S COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010/11

3rd and 4th October 2010 - NEWCASTLE

Under 19 Division (30 overs a side)

Pool 1 Pool 2

Round 1 - 3rd October 2010

Western v Riverina – Ford Oval

Newcastle v Central North – Jesmond Park

Central Coast v South Coast – Wallsend 2

North Coast v Sydney XI – Waratah Park 3


Western v Central North – Ford Oval

Riverina v Newcastle – Jesmond Park

Central Coast v Sydney XI – Wallsend 2

South Coast v North Coast – Waratah Park 3


Western v Newcastle – Wallsend 2

Central North v Riverina – Waratah Park 3

Central Coast v North Coast – Ford Oval

Sydney XI v South Coast – Jesmond Park

FINAL - 4th October 2010 PLAY OFFS (Twenty20) - 4th October 2010

1st Pool 1 v 1st Pool 2 - TBA 2nd Pool 2 v 2nd Pool 2 - TBA 3rd Pool 2 v 3rd Pool 2 - TBA 4th Pool 2 v 4th Pool 2 - TBA

Under 15 Division (Twenty20)

Pool 1 Pool 2


Western v Riverina – Smith Park 3

Newcastle v Central North – Waratah Park 5

Central Coast v South Coast – Smith Park 1

North Coast v Sydney XI – Smith Park 2


Western v Central North – Smith Park 3

Riverina v Newcastle – Waratah Park 5

Central Coast v Sydney XI – Smith Park 1

South Coast v North Coast – Smith Park 2


Western v Newcastle – Smith Park 1

Central North v Riverina – Smith Park 2

Central Coast v North Coast – Waratah Park 5

Sydney XI v South Coast – Smith Park 3

FINAL - 4th October 2010 PLAY OFFS (Twenty20) - 4th October 2010

1st Pool 1 v 1st Pool 2 – Smith Park 1 2nd Pool 2 v 2nd Pool 2 – Smith Park 2 3rd Pool 2 v 3rd Pool 2 – Smith Park 3 4th Pool 2 v 4th Pool 2 – Smith Park 4

WOMEN’S CITY v COUNTRY 2010/11

UNDER 15 MATCH – 30th and 31st October 2010


UNDER 18 MATCH – 12th and 13th November 2010



COKE/AMATIL AD HERE


FORD AD IN HERE


LIMITED OVER MATCH PLAYING CONDITIONS Country Championship & Country Colts

1 GENERAL Except as varied hereunder, Laws of Cricket 2000 Code (4th Edition – 2010) will apply in all matches. 2 PROGRAM Both the Country Championship and Country Colts competitions shall be conducted in groups as determined by the CCNSW Committee of Management from time to time. The competition Sub-Committee, in liaison with the sponsor (where appropriate), team managers and Host Authority, may alter the programme in any manner it deems fit, and report such action to the next meeting of the CCNSW Committee of Management. The programme of matches in both competitions for the current season can be found elsewhere in this Handbook. 3 DURATION OF MATCHES AND COMPOSITION OF TEAMS 3.1 Number of Overs

a) Country Championship All limited overs matches will be of one day’s duration and will consist of one innings per team, each innings being limited to 60 six-ball overs. All matches on the last day except for the Final will be a maximum of 50 overs per side.

Matches will normally be played during daylight hours. Day/Night matches may only be played with the prior approval of the CCNSW Committee of Management. 3.2 A team should consist of twelve players. Eleven fieldsmen only shall be on the field of play at any one time. One player in each side not being the wicket keeper shall not be permitted to bat. One player in each side not being the wicket keeper shall not be permitted to bowl. The nominated non batter and non bowler are to be indicated on the team sheet. Interchange of fieldsmen without restriction is permitted, provided no playing time is wasted.


COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP and NSW COUNTRY COLTS

4 HOURS OF PLAY AND INTERVALS 4.1 Hours of Play – Country Championship

a) Day Matches

1st Session 9.30am to 11.30am Morning Break 11.30am to 11.45am 2nd Session 11.45am to 1.45pm Lunch 1.45pm to 2.15pm 3rd Session 2.15pm to 4.15pm Afternoon Break 4.15pm to 4.30pm 4th Session 4.30pm to 6.30pm

b) Day/Night Matches

Where approved, Day/Night matches will consist of 4 sessions of play, each of 2 hours duration, with intervals equal to those set for day matches. Actual playing times shall be approved by the NSWCCA Committee of Management.

4.2 Hours of Play – Country Colts a) 60 over matches

1st Session 9.30am to 11.30am Morning Break 11.30am to 11.45am 2nd Session 11.45am to 1.45pm Lunch 1.45pm to 2.15pm 3rd Session 2.15pm to 4.15pm Afternoon Break 4.15pm to 4.30pm 4th Session 4.30pm to 6.30pm

5 LOST TIME a) Lost Time at Start

i) Where the start of play is delayed up to 30 minutes, no reduction in the number of overs to be bowled will be made. However, the above hours of play and intervals shall be adjusted accordingly by the Umpires, in consultation with the Referee (where available).

The principle of 4 sessions of play, each of 2 hours (in 60 over matches only), will apply and play shall not continue beyond 7.00pm, other than provided for in Rule 6.1 (a) (v) (Country Championship) or Rule 6.2 (a) (v) (Country Colts)

ii) Where more than 30 minutes are lost prior to the start of play, the number of overs to be bowled in each innings shall be reduced, and playing times adjusted accordingly. Refer Rule 6.3 (b).



5.1 Interval between Innings

i) In 60 over matches where the innings of the team batting first concludes more than 60 minutes prior to the scheduled luncheon interval, an innings break (10 minutes) shall be taken, and the team batting second shall commence its’ innings. The luncheon interval shall then be taken as scheduled. All other matches the innings break will be taken when the team batting first is dismissed.

6 LENGTH OF INNINGS 6.1 Country Championship

(a) In an uninterrupted match:

(i) Each team shall bat for 60 (six-ball) overs unless all out earlier. All matches on the last day except for the final will be a maximum of 50 overs per side.

(ii) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the second session (240 minutes), play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled. Unless otherwise determined by the Umpires, in consultation with the Referee (where available), the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the number of overs bowled by it, at the scheduled time for cessation of the second session.

The over in progress at the scheduled cessation time shall count as a completed over. The interval shall not be extended and the third session shall commence at the scheduled time.

The Referee, after consultation with the Umpires, may increase the number of overs to be bowled by the team bowling second if the referee is of the opinion that events beyond the control of the bowling team prevented that team from bowling the required number of overs by the scheduled time for the cessation of the innings of the team batting first.

(iii) If the team batting first is all out, and the last wicket falls after the scheduled time for the interval, the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of overs as the innings of the team batting first (the over in which the last wicket falls to count as a complete over).

(iv) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 60 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for 60 overs except as provided in (iii) above.

(v) If the team fielding second fails to bowl 60 overs or the number of overs as provided in 6.1 (a) (ii), (iii) or (iv) by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number has been bowled or a result achieved



6.2 Country Colts (a) In an uninterrupted, 60 over fixture:

(i) Each team shall bat for the allotted number of overs as scheduled in the competition draw unless all out earlier. All matches on the last day except for the final will be a maximum of 50 overs per side.

(ii) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the second session (240 minutes), play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled. Unless otherwise determined by the Umpires, in consultation with the Referee (where available), the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the number of overs bowled by it, at the scheduled time for cessation of the second session.

The over in progress at the scheduled cessation time shall count as a completed over. The interval shall not be extended and the third session shall commence at the scheduled time.

The Referee, after consultation with the Umpires, may increase the number of overs to be bowled by the team bowling second if the referee is of the opinion that events beyond the control of the bowling team prevented that team from bowling the required number of overs by the scheduled time for the cessation of the innings of the team batting first.

(iii) If the team batting first is all out, and the last wicket falls after the scheduled time for the interval, the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of overs as the innings of the team batting first (the over in which the last wicket falls to count as a complete over).

(iv) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 60 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for 60 overs except as provided in (iii) above.

(v) If the team fielding second fails to bowl 60 overs or the number of overs as provided in 6.2 (a) (ii), (iii) or (iv) by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number has been bowled or a result achieved



6.3 In matches where a start is delayed by more than 30 minutes or where play is suspended:

(i) The object should always be to rearrange the number of overs so that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs (minimum 20 overs each team in 60 over matches).

(ii) The calculation of the number of overs to be bowled shall be based on an average of 15 overs per hour, in the total time available for play. The reduction in the number of overs to be bowled shall be determined by the Umpires in consultation with the Referee (where available).

In determining the available time for play the Umpires, in consultation with the Referee (where available), may: -

a) dispense with the morning and/or Afternoon Break, b) extend the hours for play to 7.30pm at the latest, c) reduce the luncheon interval or innings break by up to

20 minutes, but only in circumstances necessary to allow both teams to complete a minimum of either 20 overs or 10 overs depending on the length of the match

(iii) If the number of overs of the team batting first is reduced, a fixed time will be specified for the completion of its innings as determined by recalculation of the overs to be bowled.

(iv) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the second session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled, and Rule 6.1 (a) (ii) shall apply in a 60 over match and Rule 6.2 (a) (ii) in 40 over and Twenty20 matches.

(v) If the team batting first is all out, and the last wicket falls at or after the scheduled time for the interval, the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of overs as the innings of the team batting first (the over in which the last wicket falls to count as a complete over.)

(vi) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than the reduced number of overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for its’ full reduced quota of overs, except as provided in Rule 6.3 (v).

(vii) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the reduced number of overs, or the number of overs provided in Rules 6.3 (iv), (v) or (vi) by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number of overs has been bowled, or a result achieved.

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(viii) If the innings of the team batting second is delayed or interrupted, and it is not possible for that team to have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs as the team batting first, the overs to be bowled shall be reduced at the rate of 15 overs per hour, for time lost.

a) Recalculation of Overs

i) in all circumstances where it becomes necessary to calculate a reduced number of overs to be bowled:

Refer to Table B on page 45.

ii) fractions are to be ignored in all calculations of overs.

7 DRINKS ON THE FIELD

One drink break per two-hour session is permitted, each 1 hour apart. In cases of extreme heat, an extra drink break may be taken with the agreement of the Umpires.

Any player taking drinks on to the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.

8 LAW 14 - DECLARATIONS

Law 14 will not apply in these matches. The Captain of the batting team may not declare his innings closed at any time during the course of a match.

9 FIELD RESTRICTIONS

(i) Two semi-circles shall be either drawn by a continuous painted white line or marked by painting white ‘dots’ at 4.5 metre (five yards) intervals on the field of play, each ‘dot’ to be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc. The semi-circles have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch.

The radius of each of the semi-circles is 27.5 metres (30 yards). The ends of each semi-circle are joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of the pitch (Refer page 59).

(ii) At the instant of delivery, there may be no more than five fieldsmen on the leg side.

(iii) In 60 over matches for the first 15 overs only two fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery. For the remaining overs only five fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery. In the first 15 overs there must be a minimum of two stationary fieldsmen within 15 (14m) yards of the striker at the instant of delivery.



(iv) Two inner circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The circles have as their centres the centre point of the popping crease at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the circles is 15 yards (13.72 metres). The field restriction area should be marked by ‘dots’. The segment of the circles reserved for the slip positions shall not be demarcated.

(v) In 60 over matches for the first 15 overs, there must be a

minimum of two stationary fieldsmen within the 15 yards field restriction of the striker at the instant of delivery. When a fast bowler is bowling the two stationary fieldsmen may be permitted to stand deeper than 15 yards (in the undemarcated area) provided only that they are standing in slip, leg slip and gully positions

(vi) Where play is delayed or interrupted affecting the innings of

the team batting first and the total number of overs available is reduced, the number of overs in regard to the field restrictions shall be reduced proportionately.

(vii) Under all circumstances, the field restrictions for the innings of the team batting second shall be the same as for the team batting first.

(viii) In the event of an infringement of 9 (ii), (iii) or (iv) above, either Umpire shall call and signal ‘No Ball’.

(ix) Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re number of overs.

10 NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER

10.1 – Country Championship - 60 Over Matches

a) One bowler may bowl 20 six-ball overs (33% of total overs). The maximum limit for all other bowlers shall be 12 six-ball overs.

b) In a delayed or interrupted match, where the overs are reduced for both teams or for the team batting second, one bowler may bowl a maximum of 33% of the total overs to be bowled. The maximum limit for all other bowlers shall be 20% of the total overs to be bowled.

Example: In a match reduced to 47 overs per team, 1 (one) bowler may bowl a

maximum of 15 overs. All other bowlers may bowl a maximum of 9 overs. If 5 (five) bowlers are used the maximum for each bowler would be 15, 9, 9, 9, 3. Should all 5 (five) bowlers bowl 9 (nine) overs each 1 (one) additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler to make up the balance, (eg 10, 9, 10, 9, 9 = 47).

Note: Fractions of overs are to be disregarded when calculating maximum overs allowed.



11 NO BALL

a) Law 24 will apply in these matches except that no bowler may deliver the ball underarm.

b) A bowler is permitted to bowl 1 (one) ball per over which passes, or

would have passed, above shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease.

In the event of any further such delivery in the same over, either Umpire

shall call and signal ‘No Ball’.

c) A 1 (one) run penalty shall apply to any No-Ball, in addition to any runs scored from that delivery.

d) Law 42.6(b) (i) (ii) - High Full Pitched Balls will apply.

12 WIDE BALL - JUDGING A WIDE

a) Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket.

b) Any offside or legside delivery, which, in the opinion of the Umpire, does

not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score, shall be called a wide. As a guide, a delivery that passes outside the leg stump without any contact with the Striker's bat or person shall be a wide, unless the ball passes between the Striker and the stumps.

The above provisions do not apply if the striker makes contact with the ball.

13 NO BALLS AND WIDES - BOWLING ANALYSIS

No balls and wides not scored from shall be added to the relevant bowler’s analysis, as they occur, during the course of the innings.

Note: An over cannot be classified as a ‘Maiden Over’ if a no ball or wide occurs

during the over. 14 COVERING OF THE PITCH

The pitch will be completely covered in the event of rain in accordance with the Pitch Covers Policy, on page 151 of this Handbook.



15 FITNESS OF GROUND, WEATHER AND LIGHT

a) The Umpires shall be the final judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play. The Umpires will only suspend, or continue to suspend play for bad light when they consider that there is a risk of serious physical injury to the batsman. Amongst the facts to be considered are the background, sightscreens and the type of bowling. Before deciding to suspend play, or not to resume play after an interval on account of bad light (but for no other reason), the Umpires shall establish whether the Captain of the batting team (the batsmen at the wicket may deputise for their Captain) wishes to continue in unfit condition. If so, his wishes shall be met.

In addition, if during play, the Umpires decide that the light is unfit, only the batting side shall have the option to continuing play. After agreeing to continue play in unfit light conditions, the Captain of the batting side (or a batsman at the wicket) may appeal against the light to the Umpires, who shall uphold the appeal only if, in their opinion, the light has deteriorated since the agreement to continue was made

b) After any suspension of play, the Umpires, unaccompanied by any of the

players or officials shall, on their own initiative, carry out an inspection immediately the conditions improve and shall continue to inspect at intervals. Immediately the Umpires decide that play is possible they shall call upon the players to resume the game.

16 TIME WASTING a) Deliberate Action

Umpires should fully take into account any deliberate slowing down of the tempo by either batsmen or fieldsmen, where it may be seen to be the disadvantage of the opposing team, e.g. in the case of a team fielding second slowing down the game, knowing it might win a shortened match on run rate.

b) Sight Screen Adjustment

It shall be the responsibility of the batting team to provide persons to move sight screens as required by the batsmen. In the event that this does not occur, the Umpire shall require play to continue without the sightscreen being moved.



17 THE RESULT

a) Determination of Winner

i) A result can be achieved only if both teams have batted for at least 20 overs in 60 over match, unless one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 20 overs.

All matches in which both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a minimum of 20 overs in 60 over match, shall be declared ‘No Result’ with the higher seeded team progressing.

ii) In matches where both teams have had the opportunity of

batting for the agreed number of overs (ie the maximum allotted overs each in an uninterrupted match, or a lesser number of overs in an interrupted match), the team scoring the higher number of runs shall be the winner. If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie with the higher seeded team progressing.

b) Target Score

If, for any reason, the team batting second has not had the opportunity to receive the agreed number of overs, the winner shall be determined by assessing whether or not a target score is achieved. The target score is determined by the Duckworth Lewis System.

c) A Tie

In the event of a tie, the following will apply:

i) The team losing the lesser number of wickets will be the winner.

ii) If both teams are all out, the team with the higher overall scoring rate will be the winner.

iii) If the result cannot be decided by a) or b), the winner will be the team with the higher score:

(i) after 30 overs, or, if still equal,

(ii) after 20 overs, or, if still equal,

(iii) after 10 overs. If still equal, the match shall be declared a tie.



18 THE BALL

Four piece Kookaburra brand balls as approved by the NSW Cricket Association shall be used in all matches. Balls are to be retained by Umpires at end of matches and returned to a representative of Country Cricket NSW.

19 SUBSTITUTES

In normal circumstances, a substitute shall be allowed to field only for a player who satisfies the Umpires that he has been injured or become ill during the match. However, in very exceptional circumstances the Umpires may use their discretion to allow a substitute for a player who has to leave the field or does not take the field for wholly acceptable reasons, subject to consent being given by the opposing Captain. If a player wishes to change his shirt, boots, etc, he may leave the field to do so, (no changing on the field) but no substitute will be allowed.

A player who suffers an injury caused by an external blow (as opposed to an internal injury such as a pulled muscle) and has to leave the field for medical attention may, subject to the Umpires’ approval, bowl immediately after his return, irrespective of the length of time for which he has been absent.

20 EXCHANGE OF TEAM LISTS

Before the toss for innings, the Captain shall nominate his players who may not thereafter be changed without the consent of the opposing Captain. Team lists so exchanged shall be handed to one official Umpire for his retention.

21 PLAYER ELIGABILITY

For any player to be eligible to play in any Country Cricket NSW competition they must be registered with and or have played at least 1 match within their respective Zone

22 RESTRICTIONS – YOUNG BOWLERS

EXTRACT: “WELL PLAYED” AUSTRALIAN CRICKET’S PLAYING POLICY & GUIDELINES 2006

BOWLING GUIDELINES & RESTRICTIONS

BOWLING GUIDELINES – WORKLOAD GUIDELINES

The following is recommended to reduce the risk of injury and enhance the bowling development of junior cricketers both in game and training situations.

5-12 years-of-age

• Restrictions in place for player development – all players to bowl in every match unless injured or at risk of injury;

• Six (6) legal balls per over with a maximum if eight balls in any one over including wides and no-balls.

13 years and above

• Restrictions are in place predominately for safety but also for development purposes;



• Maximum overs in a day includes all overs on that day and that if a second innings commences on the same day (i.e. outright opportunity) restrictions still apply.

For players playing more than one match in a given day the daily restrictions should still apply.

REST PERIODS

The minimum rest periods between spells for medium and fast bowlers will be at least the same number of overs bowled from the same end as the bowlers’ immediately concluded spell.

BOWLING RESTRICTIONS

AGE BOWLING RESTRICTIONS

5-8 years One (1) over per bowler Maximum eight (8) balls in any one over

Under 10 All players (unless injured or at risk of injury) minimum one (1) over Two (2) overs maximum each spell Four (4) overs maximum for day Maximum eight (8) balls in any one over

Under 11 All players (unless injured or at risk of injury) minimum one (1) over Three (3) overs maximum each spell Six (6) overs maximum for day Maximum eight (8) balls in any one over including wides/no-balls

Under 12 All players (unless injured or at risk of injury) minimum one (1) over Four (4) overs maximum each spell Eight (8) overs maximum for day Maximum eight (8) balls in any one over including wides/no-balls

Under 13 Four (4) overs maximum each spell Eight (8) overs maximum for day

Under 14 Five (5) overs maximum each spell Ten (10) overs maximum for day

Under 15 Five (5) overs maximum each spell Twelve (12) overs maximum for day

Under 16 Six (6) overs maximum each spell Fourteen (14) overs maximum for day

Under 17 Six (6) overs maximum each spell Sixteen (16) overs maximum for day

Under 18 Seven (7) overs maximum each spell Eighteen (18) overs maximum for day

Under 19 Eight (8) overs maximum each spell Twenty (20) overs maximum for day


COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP and NSW COUNTRY

WORKLOAD GUIDELINES FOR PLAYING & TRAINING

It is recommended that the following guidelines be adopted for junior cricketers’ training schedules.

U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19

Sessions per Week* 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 Balls per session 24 24 24 30 30 30 36 36 42 48

*substitute at least one practice session for each additional match played in the week

Bowling: guidelines for total weekly workload (Under-14 to Under-19 bowlers)

Current research suggests that the total number of deliveries bowled in a week is closely linked to the potential for injury.

At first-class level (average age 27 years) it has been shown that total workloads of more than 170 balls results in a 1.45 times increase in the risk of injury. This is a potential area of concern in younger age groups when growth, motor development and physical maturity factors are taken into account.

For under-14 to under-19 bowlers it is recommended that a sensible strategy is:

• if one (1) to ten (10) overs of match deliveries are bowled in a week a bowler should follow the workload training guidelines.

• if eleven (11) to twenty (20) overs of match deliveries are bowled in a week a bowler should NOT bowl more than twice at training during that week.

• if twenty one (21) to Thirty (30) overs of match deliveries are bowled in a week a bowler should NOT bowl more than once at training during that week.

• if thirty (30) overs or more of match deliveries are bowled in a week a bowler should NOT bowl at all at training during that week.

Despite these guidelines, injury may still occur. If symptoms develop, particularly in the lower back, seek early medical assessment of the problem.

The above recommendations were developed with weekly club/school cricket in mind and they are not necessarily appropriate for junior cricket carnivals, which may have children playing multiple days of cricket consecutively.

It should also be noted that coaches, administrators and parents should be aware of the training workloads and any other competition playing commitments, in the 2-3 days leading up to and immediately after the aforementioned competitions/junior carnivals.

These recommendations have been developed with the junior cricket player’s best interest in mind. Cricket Australia hopes that coaches and team managers can understand this and help to provide the safest possible environment for our junior players.


COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP and NSW COUNTRY COLTS 23. CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT & FOOTWEAR All teams participating in the Country Championship must wear white/cream clothing and pads. Club and sponsors logos may be displayed on the front of the playing shirts up to 100sq cm in area respectively. Players are only permitted to wear the cap of the Zone or Association they are representing, or alternatively, a white cricket hat. 24 COVERING THE PITCH

Pitch Covers must be used for all matches in accordance with the Pitch Covers Policy.

Refer to “PITCH COVERS POLICY” – page 151 of this Handbook 25 PLAYERS’ CONDUCT

Refer to “CODE OF CONDUCT” - page 136 of this Handbook. 26 GENERAL INFORMATION

a) General information specific to the Country Championship can be found on pages 154 - 158 of this Handbook. This section includes information relating to the final of the Country Championship.

c) General information specific to the Country Colts can be found on pages

159 - 163 of this Handbook.


COUNTRY CRICKET NSW

Loss of Play - Limited Over Matches

For the time lost DURING INNINGS OF THE TEAM BATTING FIRST, reduce innings by 1 over per team for each WHOLE OR PART 8 minutes lost

TABLE B

Mins Lost

8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120

Overs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Mins Lost

128 136 144 152 160 168 176 184 192 200 208 216 224 232 240

Overs 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

For time lost DURING INNINGS OF TEAM BATTING SECOND, reduce innings

by 1 over for each WHOLE OR PART 4 minutes lost.

Mins Lost

4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60

Overs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Mins Lost

64 68 72 76 80 84 88 92 96 100 104 108 112 116 120

Overs 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30


CLASSIC SPORTSWEAR AD IN HERE


SCG COUNTRY CUP PLAYING CONDITIONS

Laws of Cricket 2000 Code (4th Edition – 2010) shall apply except as varied below. 1. PROGRAM

The SCG Country Cup competition will be conducted in a knockout format as determined by the NSWCCA Committee of Management from time to time.

The program of matches for the SCG Country Cup competition can be found

elsewhere in this Handbook. 2. DURATION OF MATCHES AND COMPOSITION OF TEAM

SCG Country Cup matches shall be of one day's scheduled duration. The matches will consist of one innings per side and each innings will be limited to 50 six-ball overs. A minimum of 20 overs per team shall constitute a match.

A team shall consist of twelve players.

Eleven fieldsmen only shall be on the field of play at any one time. One player in each side not being the wicket keeper shall not be permitted to bat. One player in each side not being the wicket keeper shall not be permitted to bowl

The nominated non batter and non bowler are to be indicated on the team sheet. Interchange of fieldsmen without restriction is permitted, provided no playing time is wasted. (Note – Laws of Cricket 2.5 will apply).

3 HOURS OF PLAY AND INTERVALS 3.1 Hours of Play

Morning Session 10.00am – 1.30pm Innings Break 1.30pm – 2.00pm Afternoon Session 2.00pm – 5.30pm

Note: In non-daylight savings time, all scheduled playing time hours will be

brought forward by 30 minutes.



If the innings of the team batting first is completed to prior to the scheduled time for the interval, the interval shall take place immediately and the innings of the team batting second will commence correspondingly earlier providing that this does not lead to an interval occurring more than 30 minutes to the scheduled interval.

If the innings of the team batting first is completed more than 60 minutes prior to the scheduled interval a 10 minute break will occur and the team batting second will commence its innings and the interval will occur as scheduled.

Where play is delayed or interrupted in the first innings, the Umpires will reduce the length of the interval as follows:

Time Lost Interval

Less than 60 minutes 30 minutes

60-120 minutes 20 minutes

More than 120 minutes 10 minutes

3.2 Intervals for Drinks

Two drinks breaks per session shall be permitted, after the 17th and 34th overs. The provisions of Law 15.9 shall be strictly observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the Umpires may permit extra intervals for drinks. An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of a wicket, on the field, provided that no playing time is wasted. No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the Umpires. Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.

3.3 Extra Time

Provision has been made for up to 30 minutes of extra official playing - refer 5.2.1 (a) and 5.2.3.

4. APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES 4.1 SCG Country Cup Rounds 1, 2, 3 & 4

The NSW Country Umpires Advisor, the relevant Zone Umpire Representative and the NSWCU&SA Executive Officer shall be responsible for the appointment of Umpires for SCG Country Cup and Country Plate matches, with power to co-opt if necessary, from other competing authorities in that match.

It is expected that all such Umpires will be members of NSWCU&SA and Cricket Australia accredited.


SCG COUNTRY CUP PLAYING CONDITIONS 4.2 SCG Country Cup Carnival/Final Appointments

The NSWCCA Umpires Sub-Committee will appoint Umpires to officiate in the Quarter Finals, Semi Finals & Final of the SCG Country Cup.

5. LENGTH OF INNINGS 5.1 Uninterrupted Matches

a) Each team shall bat for 50 overs unless all out earlier. A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed.

b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled.

Unless otherwise determined by the Umpires (Match Referee in SCG Country Cup Final) the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of overs bowled by it, at the scheduled time for cessation of the first session. The over in progress at the scheduled cessation time shall count as a completed over. The interval shall not be extended and the second session shall commence at the scheduled time.

The Umpires (Match Referee in the SCG Country Cup Final) may increase the number of overs to be bowled by the team bowling second if they are (if the Match Referee is) of the opinion that events beyond the control of the bowling team prevented that team from bowling the required number of overs by the scheduled time for the cessation of the innings of the team batting first.

c) If the team batting first is all out and the last wicket falls at or after the

scheduled time for the interval, the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of overs bowled to the team batting first at the scheduled time for the interval (the over in which the last wicket falls to count as a complete over).

d) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 50 overs, the team

batting second shall be entitled to bat for 50 overs except as provided in (c) above.

e) If the team fielding second fails to bowl 50 overs or the number of overs

as provided in 5.1 (b), (c) or (d) by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result achieved, in accordance with Clause 3.3.



5.2 DELAYED OR INTERRUPTED MATCHES

5.2.1 General

a) The object shall always be to rearrange the number of overs so that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs. (Minimum 20 overs each team, subject to the provisions of Clause 5.1(b))

The calculation of the number of overs to be bowled shall be based on an average rate of 14.28 overs per hour in the total time available for play.

b) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required numbers of overs by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the overs have been bowled or a result achieved, in accordance with Clause 3.3.

c) The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the first team unless the latter has been all out in less than the agreed number of overs.

d) A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed.

e) Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re number of overs.

5.2.2 Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting First

a) If the number of overs of the team batting first is reduced, a fixed time will be specified for the completion of the first session, as calculated by applying the provisions of Clauses 3.1 and 5.2.1 (a).

b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled, and 5.1 (b) shall apply.

c) If the team batting first is all out and the last wicket falls at or after the scheduled time for the interval, 5.1 (c) shall apply.

5.2.3 Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting Second

If it is not possible for the team batting second to have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs as the team batting first, the overs to be bowled shall be reduced at the rate of 14.28 overs per hour, for time lost.

The hours of play shall be extended by the amount of time lost up to a maximum of 30 minutes in day matches and up to 45 minutes in day/night matches. Calculations because of any time lost thereafter shall be as per 5.2.1 (a).

Calculations of target score - refer clause 11.2.



6. RESTRICTIONS ON THE PLACEMENT OF FIELDSMEN 6.1 Two semi circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi circles have as their

centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi circles is 30 yards (27.5m). The ends of each semi circle are joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of the pitch. See Appendix 1 page 59.

Continuous painted white lines or 'dots' at five yard (4.5m) intervals shall mark this fielding restriction area. Each “dot” may be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring seven inches (18 cm) in diameter.

6.2 At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than five fieldsmen on the leg

side. 6.3 For the first 15 overs only two fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field

restriction marking at the instant of delivery. 6.4 For the remaining overs, only five fieldsman are permitted to be outside the field

restriction marking at the instant of delivery. 6.5 Two inner circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The circles have as their

centres the centre point of the popping crease at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the circles is 15 yards (13.72 metres). The field restriction area should be marked by ‘dots’. The segment of the circles reserved for the slip positions shall not be demarcated (refer Appendix 1 page 59).

6.6 In the first 15 overs there must be a minimum of two stationary fieldsmen within

the 15 yards field restriction of the striker at the instant of delivery. When a fast bowler is bowling the two stationary fieldsmen may be permitted to stand deeper than 15 yards provided only that they are standing in slip, leg slip and gully positions.

6.7 In circumstances where the number of overs for the team batting first is reduced,

the number of overs in regard to the restrictions in 6.3 and 6.4 above shall be reduced proportionately in a ratio of 15:50 (30%) in accordance with the table on the following page. Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re the number of overs.



Total Overs in Innings

No. of overs for which fielding restrictions in 6.3, and 6.4 above will apply

20-23 6

24-26 7

27-29 8

30-33 9

34-36 10

37-39 11

40-43 12

44-46 13

47-49 14

50 15

6.8 Where the number of overs for the team batting second is reduced, the restrictions in 6.3 and 6.4 will apply in accordance with the table above.

7. NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER

No bowler shall bowl more than 10 overs in an innings.

In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total overs allowed.

Where the total number of overs is not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance.

In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be bowled by another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over in so far as each bowler's limit is concerned.

Restrictions apply to young bowlers of medium pace or faster in regard to the number of overs, which are allowed in a spell and in a days’ play. (Refer Playing Condition 20 – Country Championship & Country Colts Limited Overs Match Playing Conditions, page 41).

8. NO BALL

8.1 A bowler shall be allowed to bowl one fast short pitched delivery per over.

8.2 A fast short pitched delivery is defined as a ball, which after pitching, passes or would have passed above shoulder height of the batsman standing upright in his normal guard position at the crease but not clearly above his head.

8.3 The umpire at the bowlers end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when one fast short pitched delivery has been bowled.



8.4 In addition, for the purpose of this regulation, a ball that passes clearly above

head height of the batsman, other than a fast short pitched ball as defined above, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke shall be called a No Ball and will also count as the one allowable ball above shoulder height for that over.

8.5 In the event of a bowler bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery in an

over as defined in 8.1 above, the umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal No ball on each occasion. A differential signal shall be used to signify a No ball for a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal No ball and then tap the head with the other hand. In addition when the ball is dead, the umpire shall caution the bowler, inform the captain of the fielding side, the batsman at the wicket and the other umpire of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.

8.6 If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled for bowling more than

one fast short pitched delivery in an over, the umpire shall repeat the procedure in 8.5 above and advise the bowler that this is his final warning.

8.7 Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the

umpire shall call and signal No ball and when the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over or part thereof nor be allowed to bowl the next over or part thereof.

9. WIDE BOWLING - JUDGING A WIDE Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket. Any off side or high or leg side delivery which in the opinion of the Umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called a wide. As a guide, a delivery that passes outside the leg stump without any contact with the Striker's bat or person shall be a wide, unless the ball passes between the Striker and the stumps. A penalty of one run shall be scored for a wide. This penalty shall stand in addition to any other runs which are scored or awarded. All runs which are run or result from a wide ball which is not a no-ball shall be scored as wide balls. 10. THE BALL Four piece Kookaburra brand balls as approved by the NSW Cricket Association shall be used in all matches. Balls for all SCG Country Cup matches will be sent by the CCNSW to Zone Administrators for distribution to Host Authorities.



11. THE MATCH RESULT

A result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 20 overs (preliminary matches), subject to the provisions of Clause 5.1(b) and 5.2.2(b), unless one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 20 overs. A match shall be a “no result” if both teams have not had the opportunity to bat for a minimum 20 overs because:

a) the innings of the team batting first could not commence by 2.20pm daylight saving time

b) the innings of the team batting second could not commence by 4.00pm daylight saving time or

c) the innings of the team batting second would be reduced to less than 20 overs, as a result of an interruption to play after its’ commencement

Refer to SCG Country Cup Condition 14 (page 56), to determine the winner of a “No Result” match

In any match in which both teams have had the opportunity to bat for the same number of overs-

(i) the team scoring the higher number of runs is the winner.

(ii) In any match in which both teams have had the opportunity to bat for a minimum of 20 overs, but have not had the opportunity to bat for the same number of overs, the result shall be determined by the run-rate of each team.

(iii) A match shall cease when the team batting second passes the total number of runs of the team batting first, or is dismissed, or it receives its maximum number of overs

11.1 Tie

In matches in where both teams have had the opportunity of batting for the agreed number of overs, subject to the provisions of Clauses 5.1(b) and 5.2.2(b), the team scoring the higher number of runs shall be the winner. If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie and the team which has lost the least number of wickets, shall progress to the next round.

11.1.2 SCG Country Cup

In the event of a tie in a Round 1, 2, 3 or 4 match, the team which has lost the least number of wickets will be declared the winner, and progress to the next round.

If both teams have lost the identical number of wickets, the highest seeded team will progress to the next round. If both teams have the same seeding the away team shall progress to the next round.



11.1.3 Quarter and Semi Finals - SCG Country Cup Carnival

In the event of a tie in either the quarter or semi finals, the team which has lost the least number of wickets will be declared the winner, and progress to the next round. If both teams have lost the identical number of wickets, the team with the highest net run rate in all 2010/11 SCG Country Cup matches to that date, inclusive, will progress to the next round.

11.1.4 SCG Country Cup Final

In the event of a tie in the SCG Country Cup Final, both teams will be declared “Joint Winners” of the SCG Country Cup.

11.2 Delayed or Interrupted Matches - Calculation of the Target Score

If due to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of overs in the innings of either team has to be revised to a lesser number than originally allotted (minimum 20 overs), unless the provisions of 5.1(b) or 5.2.2(b) apply, then a revised target score (to win) should be set for the number of overs which the team batting second will have the opportunity of facing. This revised target is to be calculated using the “Run Rate Method”.

A team’s run-rate is calculated by dividing its total number of runs scored by its total number of overs received.

(i) For the purposes of run-rate calculations, each fair delivery bowled counts as one-sixth of an over.

(ii) Where a team is dismissed before it has received its maximum number of overs, it is deemed to have received that number of overs.

(iii) The team with the higher run-rate wins the match, regardless of the number of wickets that it has lost.

12 CALCULATION OF NET RUN RATE A team's net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average runs per over scored by that team throughout the competition, the average runs per over scored against that team throughout the competition, that is, calculation of net run rate = Team run rate per over less Opponent run rate per over.

In the event of a team being all out in less than its full quota of overs, the calculation of its net run rate shall be based on the full quota of overs to which it would have been entitled and not on the number of overs in which the team was dismissed.

In matches where play is delayed or interrupted, and the match becomes less than a 50 over per team match, the Team Run Rates will be calculated as follows:



a) The Team Run Rate for the team batting second will be the rate achieved in its innings, with such rate being based on the number of overs as set in Clause 11.2.

b) The Team Run Rate for the team batting first will be that which was achieved from the same number of highest scoring overs as set in Clause 11.2 to be bowled to the team batting second.

13. PENALTY FOR NOT BOWLING REQUIRED OVERS (SECOND INNINGS). If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the second session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result achieved, in accordance with Clause 3.3.

Unless determined otherwise by the Umpires (Match Referee in the SCG Country Cup Final after consultation with the Umpires and Scorers), after consultation with the Scorers, shall award a penalty of six (6) runs per over to the batting side for each over short of the required number at the scheduled, or rescheduled, cessation time.

14. NO RESULT MATCHES The SCG Country Cup is a knockout competition. In the event that matches cannot be played or completed on the scheduled date due to pitch, ground or weather conditions the winner will be declared by any of the following means;

14.1 Rounds 1, 2, 3 & 4 SCG Country Cup

In matches that are abandoned or declared “no Result” in Rounds 1, 2, 3 & 4, the winner shall be the higher seeded side.

In matches that are abandoned or declared “no Result” in Rounds 1, 2, 3 & 4, where the teams have the same seeding, the winner shall be the away team.

14.2 Quarter and Semi Finals – SCG Country Cup Carnival

The Country Committee of Management shall rank the 8 teams for the final series and complete a new draw on a 1 v 8, 2 v 7, 3 v 6, 4 v 5 basis.

In matches that are abandoned or declared “no Result” in either the Quarter or Semi Finals, the winner shall be the higher ranked side.

14.3 Final

“Joint Winners” will be declared

15. SCG COUNTRY CUP FINAL VENUE The SCG Country Cup Final shall be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground, subject to the approval of the CCNSW.



16. PLAYER ELIGABILITY

For any player to be eligible to play in any Country Cricket NSW competition they must be registered with and or have played at least 1 match within their respective Zone 17. CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT & FOOTWEAR All teams participating in the SCG Country Cup must wear predominantly white/cream clothing. Any coloured clothing must be approved prior to playing by Country Cricket NSW. Batting pads must be either white or cream. Club and sponsors logos may be displayed on the front of the playing shirts up to 100sq cm in area respectively. Players are only permitted to wear the cap of the Club/Association they are representing, or alternatively, a white cricket hat. Attention is drawn to the requirements of some ground authorities that do not permit the use of non-spiked footwear on turf wickets. Visiting teams are advised to contact Host Authorities to ascertain footwear restrictions. 18. SIGHT SCREENS Every effort should be made to ensure grounds at which SCG Country Cup matches are played have suitable sightscreens.

19. PLAYER'S CONDUCT

All players shall be bound by the terms of the NSWCA Code of Conduct - refer page 136 of this Handbook.

20. REFEREE

The Competition Sub-Committee shall appoint a Referee for the SCG Country Cup Carnival (the final 8 teams) and the SCG Country Cup Final.

At the completion of play on each day of the SCG Country Cup Carnival the Referee will consider any reports lodged for alleged breaches of the NSWCA Code of Behaviour. The Referee may suspend the reported person/s for all or part of the remainder of the SCG Country Cup Carnival if in his/her opinion the nature of the alleged breach of the Code of Conduct contained in the report warrants such action. The Code of Conduct Commissioner will take into account any suspension imposed by the Referee when considering the report.

For the Final of the SCG Country Cup the Referee will meet with the Umpires and Captains, prior to the commencement of the match, to secure uniform interpretation of these playing conditions, and to adjudicate, if necessary, should there be any dispute.

The Referee will adjudicate on any dispute that may arise in the Final Match to determine the winner of the SCG Country Cup. In doing so the Referee shall consult with the Umpires concerned. The Referee’s decision will be final and communicated to the teams involved as soon as possible. The Referee shall report details of all such disputes, including issues relating to disputed scores, and the Referee’s rulings to the NSWCCA Executive Officer within 72 hours of the conclusion of the match concerned



Note: The following guidelines have been prepared to assist match referees in the performance of their duties:

i) To ensure uniform interpretation of the playing conditions by holding (or being available to hold) pre-match meetings between captains, umpires and managers.

ii) To participate, in conjunction with the umpires, in calculating or re-calculating, in accordance with the playing conditions, the reduced number of overs to be bowled where commencement of play has been delayed, or play has been interrupted by weather or other conditions

iii) To adjudicate with the umpires on any other matters which may arise which, under the laws of cricket and the playing conditions, are not the exclusive preserve of the umpires.

21. COVERING OF WICKETS All turf wickets must be covered on the night prior to a SCG Country Cup match being played on that particular ground. 22. TRANSFER OF MATCHES TO SYNTHETIC WICKETS Where no play is possible due to wet weather in Round 1 SCG Country Cup matches scheduled to be played on turf wickets, these matches may be transferred at the discretion of the host authority to synthetic wickets where such a facility is available. Visiting teams are to be advised by the host authority to this effect the night prior to the match in order that they know rubber soled boots will be required. 23. GENERAL INFORMATION

(i) The NSWCCA, committee of management reserve the right to impose penalties on those teams / associations which forfeit matches

(ii) The NSWCCA, committee of management will be the sole judge of all

disputes or protests and their decision is final


APPENDIX 1


TORO AD IN HERE


KOOKABURRA AD HERE


COUNTRY PLATE PLAYING CONDITIONS

The Laws of Cricket 2000 Code (4th Edition – 2010) shall apply except as varied below. 1. PROGRAM

The Country Plate competition will be conducted in a knockout format as determined by the CCNSW Committee of Management from time to time.

The program of matches for the Country Plate competition can be found

elsewhere in this Handbook. 2. DURATION OF MATCHES AND COMPOSITION OF TEAM

Country Plate matches shall be of one day's scheduled duration. The matches will consist of one innings per side and each innings will be limited to 50 six-ball overs. A minimum of 20 overs per team shall constitute a match.

A team shall consist of twelve players.

Eleven fieldsmen only shall be on the field of play at any one time. One player in each side not being the wicket keeper shall not be permitted to bat. One player in each side not being the wicket keeper shall not be permitted to bowl

The nominated non batter and non bowler are to be indicted on the team sheet. Interchange of fieldsmen without restriction is permitted, provided no playing time is wasted. (Note – Laws of Cricket 2.5 will apply).

3 HOURS OF PLAY AND INTERVALS 3.1 Hours of Play


Note: In non-daylight savings time, all scheduled playing time hours will be

brought forward by 30 minutes.

If the innings of the team batting first is completed to prior to the scheduled time for the interval, the interval shall take place immediately and the innings of the team batting second will commence correspondingly earlier providing that this



does not lead to an interval occurring more than 30 minutes to the scheduled interval.



Time Lost Interval

Less than 60 minutes 30 minutes

60-120 minutes 20 minutes

More than 120 minutes 10 minutes


Two drinks breaks per session shall be permitted, after the 17th and 34th overs. The provisions of Law 15.9 shall be strictly observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the Umpires may permit extra intervals for drinks. An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of a wicket, on the field, provided that no playing time is wasted. No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the Umpires. Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.

3.3 Extra Time

Provision has been made for up to 30 minutes of extra official playing - refer 5.2.1 (a) and 5.2.3 on page 65.

4. APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES

4.1 Country Plate Rounds 1, 2, 3 & 4

The NSW Country Umpires Advisor, the relevant Zone Umpire Representative and the NSWCU&SA Executive Officer shall be responsible for the appointment of Umpires for Country Plate matches, with power to co-opt if necessary, from other competing authorities in that match.



COUNTRY PLATE PLAYING CONDITIONS 4.2 Country Plate Carnival/Final Appointments

The CCNSW Umpires Sub-Committee will appoint Umpires to officiate in Semi Finals and Final of the Country Plate.


a) Each team shall bat for 50 overs unless all out earlier. A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed.

b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled.

Unless otherwise determined by the Umpires (Match Referee in the Country Plate Final) the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of overs bowled by it, at the scheduled time for cessation of the first session. The over in progress at the scheduled cessation time shall count as a completed over. The interval shall not be extended and the second session shall commence at the scheduled time.

The Umpires (Match Referee in the Country Plate Final) may increase the number of overs to be bowled by the team bowling second if they are (if the Match Referee is) of the opinion that events beyond the control of the bowling team prevented that team from bowling the required number of overs by the scheduled time for the cessation of the innings of the team batting first.


scheduled time for the interval, the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of overs bowled to the team batting first at the scheduled time for the interval (the over in which the last wicket falls to count as a complete over).

d) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 50 overs, the team


e) If the team fielding second fails to bowl 50 overs or the number of overs as provided in 5.1 (b), (c) or (d) by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result achieved, in accordance with Clause 3.3.


COUNTRY PLATE PLAYING CONDITIONS 5.2 DELAYED OR INTERRUPTED MATCHES 5.2.1 General

a) The object shall always be to rearrange the number of overs so that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs. (Minimum 20 overs each team, subject to the provisions of Clause 5.1(b)


b) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required numbers of overs by

the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the overs have been bowled or a result achieved, in accordance with Clause 3.3.

c) The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than

the first team unless the latter has been all out in less than the agreed number of overs.

d) A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed. e) Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re number of overs. 5.2.2 Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting First

a) If the number of overs of the team batting first is reduced, a fixed time will be specified for the completion of the first session, as calculated by applying the provisions of Clauses 3.1 and 5.2.1 (a).

b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the

scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled, and 5.1 (b) shall apply.


scheduled time for the interval, 5.1 (c) shall apply. 5.2.3 Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting Second If it is not possible for the team batting second to have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs as the team batting first, the overs to be bowled shall be reduced at the rate of 14.28 overs per hour, for time lost. The hours of play shall be extended by the amount of time lost up to a maximum of 30 minutes in day matches and up to 45 minutes in day/night matches. Calculations because of any time lost thereafter shall be as per 5.2.1 (a). Calculations of target score - refer clause 11.2 page 70.



6. RESTRICTIONS ON THE PLACEMENT OF FIELDSMEN 6.1 Two semi circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi circles have as their

centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi circles is 30 yards (27.5m). The ends of each semi circle are joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of the pitch. See Appendix 1 - SCG Country Cup Playing Condition Page 59.

Continuous painted white lines or 'dots' at five yard (4.5m) intervals shall mark this fielding restriction area. Each “dot” may be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring seven inches (18 cm) in diameter.





centres the centre point of the popping crease at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the circles is 15 yards (13.72 metres). The field restriction area should be marked by ‘dots’. The segment of the circles reserved for the slip positions shall not be demarcated (refer Appendix 1 on page 59).


the 15 yards field restriction of the striker at the instant of delivery. When a fast bowler is bowling the two stationary fieldsmen may be permitted to stand deeper than 15 yards (in the unmarked area) provided only that they are standing in slip, leg slip and gully positions.



6.7 In circumstances where the number of overs for the team batting first is reduced, the number of overs in regard to the restrictions in 6.3 and 6.4 above shall be reduced proportionately in a ratio of 15:50 (30%) in accordance with the table below. Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re the number of overs.

Total Overs in

Innings No. of overs for which fielding restrictions in 6.3, and 6.4

above will apply

20-23 6

24-26 7

27-29 8

30-33 9

34-36 10

37-39 11

40-43 12

44-46 13

47-49 14

50 15

6.8 Where the number of overs for the team batting second is reduced, the restrictions in 6.3 and 6.4 will apply in accordance with the table above.

7. NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER

No bowler shall bowl more than 10 overs in an innings.

In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total overs allowed.

Where the total overs are not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance.

In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be bowled by another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over in so far as each bowler's limit is concerned.

Restrictions apply to young bowlers of medium pace or faster in regard to the number of overs, which are allowed in a spell and in a days’ play. (Refer Playing Condition 20 – Country Championship & Country Colts Limited Overs Match Playing Conditions, page 41).

8. NO BALL


8.2.1 A fast short pitched delivery is defined as a ball, which after pitching, passes or would have passed above shoulder height of the batsman standing upright in his normal guard position at the crease but not clearly above his head.




8.4 In addition, for the purpose of this regulation, a ball that passes clearly above head height of the batsman, other than a fast short pitched ball as defined above, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke shall be called a No Ball and will also count as the one allowable ball above shoulder height for that over.

8.5 In the event of a bowler bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery in an over as defined in 8.1 above, the umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal No ball on each occasion. A differential signal shall be used to signify a No ball for a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal No ball and then tap the head with the other hand. In addition when the ball is dead, the umpire shall caution the bowler, inform the captain of the fielding side, the batsman at the wicket and the other umpire of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.

8.6 If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled for bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery in an over, the umpire shall repeat the procedure in 8.5 above and advise the bowler that this is his final warning.

8.7 Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal No ball and when the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over or part thereof nor be allowed to bowl the next over or part thereof.

9. WIDE BOWLING - JUDGING A WIDE

Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket.

Any off side or high or leg side delivery which in the opinion of the Umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called a wide. As a guide, a delivery that passes outside the leg stump without any contact with the Striker's bat or person shall be a wide, unless the ball passes between the Striker and the stumps.

A penalty of one run shall be scored for a wide. This penalty shall stand in addition to any other runs which are scored or awarded.

All runs which are run or result from a wide ball which is not a no-ball shall be scored as wide balls.

10. THE BALL

Four piece Kookaburra brand balls as approved by the NSW Cricket Association shall be used in all matches. Balls for all Country Plate matches will be sent by CCNSW to Zone Administrators for distribution to Host Authorities



11. THE MATCH RESULT A result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 20 overs (preliminary matches), subject to the provisions of Clause 5.1(b) and 5.2.2(b), unless one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 20 overs. A match shall be a “no result” if both teams have not had the opportunity to bat for a minimum 20 overs because:

a) the innings of the team batting first could not commence by 2.20pm daylight saving time

b) the innings of the team batting second could not commence by 4.00pm daylight saving time or

c) the innings of the team batting second would be reduced to less than 20 overs, as a result of an interruption to play after its’ commencement

Refer to Country Plate Condition 14 page 71, to determine the winner of a “No Result” match

In any match in which both teams have had the opportunity to bat for the same number of overs-

(i) the team scoring the higher number of runs is the winner.

(ii) In any match in which both teams have had the opportunity to bat for a minimum of 20 overs, but have not had the opportunity to bat for the same number of overs, the result shall be determined by the run-rate of each team.

(iii) A match shall cease when the team batting second passes the total number of runs of the team batting first, or is dismissed, or it receives its maximum number of overs

11.1 Tie

In matches in which both teams have had the opportunity of batting for the agreed number of overs, subject to the provisions of Clauses 5.1(b) and 5.2.2(b), the team scoring the higher number of runs shall be the winner. If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie and the team which has lost the least number of wickets, shall progress to the next round.

11.1.2 Round 1, 2, 3 & 4 Country Plate

In the event of a tie in a Round 1, 2, 3 or 4 match, the team which has lost the least number of wickets will be declared the winner, and progress to the next round.

If both teams have lost the identical number of wickets, the away team shall progress to the next round.



11.1.2 Country Plate Semi Finals

In the event of a tie in the Semi Finals, the team which has lost the least number of wickets will be declared the winner, and progress to the next round. If both teams have lost the identical number of wickets, the team with the highest net run rate in all 2010/11 Country Plate matches to that date, inclusive, will progress to the next round.

11.1.3 Country Plate Final

In the event of a tie in the Country Plate Final, both teams will be declared “Joint Winners” of the Country Plate.

11.2 Delayed or Interrupted Matches - Calculation of the Target Score




(ii) Where a team is dismissed before it has received its maximum number of overs, it is deemed to have received that number of overs.


12 CALCULATION OF NET RUN RATE A team's net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average runs per over scored by that team throughout the competition, the average runs per over scored against that team throughout the competition, that is, calculation of net run rate = Team run rate per over less Opponent run rate per over. In the event of a team being all out in less than its full quota of overs, the calculation of its net run rate shall be based on the full quota of overs to which it would have been entitled and not on the number of overs in which the team was dismissed. In matches where play is delayed or interrupted, and the match becomes less than a 50 over per team match, the Team Run Rates will be calculated as follows:



a) The Team Run Rate for the team batting second will be the rate

achieved in its innings, with such rate being based on the number of overs as set in Clause 11.2.

b) The Team Run Rate for the team batting first will be that which was

achieved from the same number of highest scoring overs as set in Clause 11.2 to be bowled to the team batting second.

13. PENALTY FOR NOT BOWLING REQUIRED OVERS (SECOND INNINGS). If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the second session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result achieved, in accordance with Clause 3.3. Unless determined otherwise by the Umpires (Match Referee in the Country Plate Final after consultation with the Umpires and Scorers), after consultation with the Scorers, shall award a penalty of six (6) runs per over to the batting side for each over short of the required number at the scheduled, or rescheduled, cessation time. 14. NO RESULT MATCHES The Country Plate is a knockout competition. In the event that matches cannot be played or completed on the scheduled date due to pitch, ground or weather conditions the winner will be declared by any of the following means; 14.1 Rounds 1, 2, 3 & 4 Country Plate

If no play is possible in Rounds 1, 2, 3 & 4 the away team will progress to the next round.

14.2 Semi Finals – Country Plate

The Country Committee of Management shall rank the 4 teams for the final series and complete a new draw on a 1 v 4, 2 v 3 basis.

In matches that are abandoned or declared “no Result” in the Semi Finals, the winner shall be the higher ranked side.

14.3 Final “Joint Winners” will be declared 15. COUNTRY PLATE FINAL VENUE The Country Plate Final will be played at Wade Park, Orange.



16. PLAYER ELIGABILITY

For any player to be eligible to play in any Country Cricket NSW competition they must be registered with and or have played at least 1 match within their respective Zone

17. CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT & FOOTWEAR

All teams participating in the Country Plate must wear predominantly white/cream clothing. Any coloured clothing must be approved prior to playing by Country Cricket NSW. Batting pads must be either white or cream. Club and sponsors logos may be displayed on the front or back of the playing shirts up to 100sq cm in area respectively. Players are only permitted to wear the cap of the Club/Association they are representing, or alternatively, a white cricket hat.

Attention is drawn to the requirements of some ground authorities that do not permit the use of non-spiked footwear on turf wickets. Visiting teams are advised to contact Host Authorities to ascertain footwear restrictions.

18. SIGHT SCREENS

Every effort should be made to ensure grounds at which Country Plate matches are played have suitable sightscreens.

19. PLAYER'S CONDUCT

All players shall be bound by the terms of the NSWCA Code of Conduct - refer page 136 of this Handbook.

20. REFEREE

The Competition Sub-Committee shall appoint a Referee for the Country Plate Carnival (Final 4 teams) and the Country Plate Final.

At the completion of play on days one and two of the Country Plate Carnival the Referee will consider any reports lodged for alleged breaches of the NSWCA Code of Behaviour. The Referee may suspend the reported person/s for all of the remainder of the Country Plate Carnival and/or Country Plate Final if in his/her opinion the nature of the alleged breach of the Code of Conduct contained in the report warrants such action. The Code of Conduct Commissioner will take into account any suspension imposed by the Referee when considering the report.

For the Final of the Country Plate the Referee will meet with the Umpires and Captains, prior to the commencement of the match, to secure uniform interpretation of these playing conditions, and to adjudicate, if necessary, should there be any dispute.

The Referee will adjudicate on any dispute that may arise in the Final Match to determine the winner of the Country Plate. In doing so the Referee shall consult with the Umpires concerned. The Referee’s decision will be final and communicated to the teams involved as soon as possible.

The Referee shall report details of all such disputes, including issues relating to disputed scores, and the Referee’s rulings to the NSWCCA Executive Officer within 72 hours of the conclusion of the match concerned.




i) To ensure uniform interpretation of the playing conditions by holding (or

being available to hold) pre-match meetings between captains, umpires and managers.



21. COVERING OF WICKETS All turf wickets must be covered on the night prior to a Country Plate match being played on that particular ground. 22. TRANSFER OF MATCHES TO SYNTHETIC WICKETS Where no play is possible due to wet weather in Round 1 and 2 Country Plate matches scheduled to be played on turf wickets, these matches may be transferred at the discretion of the host authority to synthetic wickets where such a facility is available. Visiting teams are to be advised by the host authority to this effect the night prior to the match in order that they know rubber soled boots will be required. 23. GENERAL INFORMATION

(i) The CCNSW, Committee of Management reserve the right to impose penalties on those teams / associations which forfeit matches

(ii) The CCNSW, Committee of Management will be the sole judge of all

disputes or protests and their decision is final


REPEAT FORD AD HERE


UNDER 17 CARNIVALS PLAYING CONDITIONS

1. GENERAL The NSW U17 Country Carnivals are a selection trial for the NSW U17 Northern & Southern Country teams, leading to the selection of the NSW Country U17 team & NSW State team. Whilst there is a trophy for the winning team at the carnival, there has to be a balance between playing until one team wins, and giving all players the opportunity to perform. The Laws of Cricket 2000 Code (4th Edition – 2010) will apply. 2. OVERS

Maximum 50 overs per innings. Matches are to be played right out as they are selection trials or at the discretion of team coaches and/or selectors, if a satisfactory result has been achieved. 3. BOWLING RESTRICTIONS

a) No bowler shall bowl more than 10 overs in an innings b) No spell by a fast or medium pace bowler to exceed 6 overs, and such a

bowler may only resume bowling after an equivalent number of overs to their spell have been bowled from the same end.

c) Fast/medium pace bowlers shall remain on the field at all times unless injured or until they have completed their maximum number of overs for the match.

4. FIELDING RESTRICTIONS

a) At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg side.

b) For the first 10 overs ONLY, there must be a minimum of two players in a catching position.

c) For the first 10 overs there can only be 2 players outside of the 30 yard circle.

d) For the proceeding 10 overs (overs 11-20) there may only be 3 players outside of the circle

e) For overs 21-50 a maximum of 5 players are allowed outside of the circle 5. WIDES, NO BALL FREE HITS & SHORT PITCHED DELIVERIES

a) Any off side or leg side delivery that in the opinion of the umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called a wide. As a guide, a delivery that passes outside the leg stump without any contact with the Striker's bat or person shall be a wide, unless the ball passes between the Striker and the stumps


UNDER 17 CARNIVALS PLAYING CONDITIONS b) The delivery following a No Ball called for a foot fault (law 24.5) shall be a

free hit for whichever batsmen is facing it. If the delivery for the free hit is not a legitimate delivery (any kind of No Ball or Wide), then the next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it.

c) For any free hit, the striker can only be dismissed under the circumstances that apply for a No Ball even if the delivery for the free hit is called a wide. Changes to fielding positions are ONLY permitted if a different batsman is on strike for the free hit delivery.

d) A bowler shall be allowed to bowl one fast short pitched delivery per batsmen per over, which after pitching, passes or would have passed above shoulder height of the batsmen standing upright in his normal guard position at the crease but not clearly above his head.

6. TEAMS Twelve players may be named in each team, however, only eleven may participate as batsmen and only eleven players may field at any time. 7. HOURS OF PLAY & INTERVALS

a) There will be two sessions of 3 hours 15 minutes b) Days 1 & 2 - Scheduled hours of play will be 10.00am to 5.00pm c) Day 3 – Scheduled hours of play will be 9.30am to 4.30pm (to assist with

travel) d) Drinks will be taken after the 17th & 34th over of each innings e) There will be an innings break of 30 minutes duration & taken between

innings 8. DRINKS ON THE FIELD Under conditions of extreme heat, the umpires may permit extra intervals for drinks. ONLY 12th men are permitted to take drinks onto the field and must be dressed in proper cricket attire. Note: Team Managers and/or Coaches are NOT permitted to enter the playing field during breaks of play. Players are not permitted to leave the playing field during breaks of play unless seeking treatment for an injury or to visit the washroom. 9. THE BALL Four piece Kookaburra brand balls as approved by Cricket NSW shall be used in all matches. All match balls to be retained by the umpires and returned to Cricket NSW officials at the completion of each innings. 10. SCORERS Each team is to supply their own scorer.


UNDER 17 CARNIVALS PLAYING CONDITIONS 11. RESULT/POINTS SCORE

Win 4 Tie 2 each No Result 2 each Loss 0 Bonus Point (run rate 1.25 times that of the opposition) 1 Additional Bonus Point (Run rate twice that of the opposition) 1

Note: Each team must have the opportunity to face a minimum of 20 overs to constitute a match (unless dismissed/declared/result achieved inside this time).

12. INTERRUPTIONS TO PLAY

a) In the event of any interruptions to play, the number of overs shall be reduced at the rate of one over for every 3.5 minutes lost.

b) Each team must have the opportunity to face a minimum of 20 overs to constitute a match (unless dismissed/declared/result achieved inside this time).

c) The maximum number of overs for each bowler shall be recalculated to be 1/5 of the total overs, plus one where needed to make up for any fractions

12.1 Interruptions to Play – Calculating Target Scores by Run Rate Method




(ii) Where a team is dismissed or declares its innings closed before it has received its maximum number of overs, it is deemed to have received that number of overs.


13. MATCH REFEREES

Match referees shall be appointed at the sole discretion of the Cricket NSW Under 17 Committee & will have the discretion to adjust playing conditions as they see fit.

14. RESULT OF THE CARNIVAL

a) The team recording the highest number of points shall be declared the carnival winner

b) In the event of teams finishing on equal points, the team with the highest net run rate will be declared the carnival winner


UNDER 17 CARNIVALS PLAYING CONDITIONS

When a match continues after a result has been achieved, for the purpose of calculating averages, the scorebooks shall be ruled off at the point the result has been achieved.

15. SELECTION

The Northern NSW U/17 team, the Southern NSW U/17 team & the NSW U/17 Country team, will be selected as determined by the State Cricket Department.

16. AGE LIMIT

All players are to be Under 17 years of age as of midnight on the 1st of September of the

cricket season in question

17. CODE OF CONDUCT

Refer page 136 of this Handbook.


BRADMAN CUP PLAYING CONDITIONS

ZERO ALCOHOL POLICY The Bradman Cup Carnival is an alcohol free event. This means that alcohol is not to be consumed by adults during travel to and from matches, at matches, or in accommodation in front of under age players. Any infringement of this policy will be dealt with immediately by the Carnival Coordinator. The Laws of Cricket 2000 Code (4th Edition – 2010) shall apply except as varied below.

1. TITLE The Competition will be known as the Bradman Cup.

2. GENERAL

Except as provided hereunder, The Laws of Cricket 2000 Code (4th Edition – 2010) will apply in all matches. Only those Playing Conditions as set out shall apply.

3. PROGRAM

The Competition shall be conducted in two Pools, as determined by the NSWCCA Committee of Management.

At the conclusion of the preliminary rounds the winners of both pools shall play each other in a final match to determine the winner of the competition.

Refer Rule 13.1 page 86 for “Determination of Finalists”.

CCNSW Management in liaison with the host authorities and Zone Administrators, may alter the programme in any manner deemed fit and report such action to the next meeting of the NSWCCA Committee of Management.

It is intended that all matches will be played on turf pitches. However, if adverse circumstances prevail, the host authority may arrange to transfer matches to synthetic pitches. Refer rule 19 (page 88).

The programme of matches for the current season can be found elsewhere in this handbook.

4. DURATION OF MATCHES, COMPOSITION OF TEAM AND EXCHANGE OF TEAM LISTS

All matches shall be of one days' duration. The matches will consist of one innings per side and each innings will be limited to 50 six-ball overs. A minimum of 20 overs per team shall constitute a match.

A team shall consist of thirteen players with only eleven players allowed to play.

Eleven fieldsmen only shall be on the field of play at any one time.



One player in each team not being the wicket keeper shall not be permitted to bat.

One player in each team not being the wicket keeper shall not be permitted to bowl.

The nominated non batter and non bowler are to be indicated on the team sheet.

Interchange of fieldsmen without restriction is permitted, provided no playing time is wasted.

Matches will normally be played during daylight hours. Day/Night matches may only be played with the prior approval of the NSWCCA Committee of Management.


5. HOURS OF PLAY AND INTERVALS

5.1 Hours of Play





Time Lost Interval Less than 60 minutes 30 minutes 60-120 minutes 20 minutes More than 120 minutes 10 minutes


Two drinks breaks per session shall be permitted, after the 17th and 34th overs. The provisions of Law 15.9 shall be strictly observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the Umpires may permit extra intervals for drinks.

An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of a wicket, on the field, provided that no playing time is wasted. No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the Umpires. Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.

Team managers and/or coaches are not permitted to enter the playing arena during drinks breaks.



5.3 Extra Time

Provision has been made for up to 90 minutes of extra official playing - refer 7.2.1 (a) and 7.2.3 on page 82.


The best available umpires shall be appointed by the Host Authorities, who should, if necessary, appoint from outside the Zone.


6.1 Final

The NSWCCA Umpires Sub Committee shall appoint the umpires.


(a) Each team shall bat for 50 overs unless all out earlier. A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed.

(b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled.

Unless otherwise determined by the Umpires the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of overs bowled by it, at the scheduled time for cessation of the first session.

The over in progress at the scheduled cessation time shall count as a completed over.

The interval shall not be extended and the second session shall commence at the scheduled time.

The Umpires may increase the number of overs to be bowled by the team bowling second if they are of the opinion that events beyond the control of the bowling team prevented that team from bowling the required number of overs by the scheduled time for the cessation of the innings of the team batting first.

(c) If the team batting first is all out and the last wicket falls at or after the scheduled time for the interval, the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of overs bowled to the team batting first at the scheduled time for the interval (the over in which the last wicket falls to count as a complete over).



(d) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 50 overs, the team


(e) If the team fielding second fails to bowl 50 overs or the number of overs

as provided in 5.1 (b), (c) or (d) by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result achieved, in accordance with Clause 5.3 (page 81).

7.2 DELAYED OR INTERRUPTED MATCHES 7.2.1 General

(a) The object shall always be to rearrange the number of overs so that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs. (Minimum 20 overs each team, subject to the provisions of Clause 7.1(b)


(b) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required numbers of overs by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the overs have been bowled or a result achieved, in accordance with Clause 5.3 (page 81).

(c) The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the first team unless the latter has been all out in less than the agreed number of overs.

(d) A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed.

(e) Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re number of overs.


(a) If the number of overs of the team batting first is reduced, a fixed time will be specified for the completion of the first session, as calculated by applying the provisions of Clauses 5.1 (page 80) and 7.2.1 (a).

(b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled, and 7.1 (b) shall apply.

(c) If the team batting first is all out and the last wicket falls at or after the

scheduled time for the interval, 7.1 (c) shall apply.



7.2.3 Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting Second If it is not possible for the team batting second to have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs as the team batting first, the overs to be bowled shall be reduced at the rate of 14.28 overs per hour, for time lost. The hours of play shall be extended by the amount of time lost up to a maximum of 90 minutes in day matches and up to 45 minutes in day/night matches. Calculations because of any time lost thereafter shall be as per 7.2.1 (a). Calculations of target score - refer clause 13.2 on page 86. 8. RESTRICTIONS ON THE PLACEMENT OF FIELDSMEN 8.1 Two semi circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi circles have as their

centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi circles is 30 yards (27.5m). The ends of each semi circle are joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of the pitch.

Continuous painted white lines or 'dots' at five yard (4.5m) intervals shall mark this fielding restriction area. Each “dot” may be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring seven inches (18 cm) in diameter. See Appendix 1 – SCG Country Cup Playing Conditions Page 59





centres the centre point of the popping crease at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the circles is 15 yards (13.72 metres). The field restriction area should be marked by ‘dots’. The segment of the circles reserved for the slip positions shall not be demarcated (refer Appendix 1 page 59.


the 15 yards field restriction of the striker at the instant of delivery. When a fast bowler is bowling the two stationary fieldsmen may be permitted to stand deeper than 15 yards (in the unmarked area) provided only that they are standing in slip, leg slip and gully positions.



8.7 In circumstances where the number of overs for the team batting first is reduced,

the number of overs in regard to the restrictions in 6.3 and 6.4 above shall be reduced proportionately in a ratio of 15:50 (30%) in accordance with the table below. Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re the number of overs.

Total Overs in

Innings No. of overs for which fielding restrictions in 6.3, and 6.4

above will apply

20-23 6

24-26 7

27-29 8

30-33 9

34-36 10

37-39 11

40-43 12

44-46 13

47-49 14

50 15

8.8 Where the number of overs for the team batting second is reduced, the

restrictions in 6.3 and 6.4 will apply in accordance with the table above. 9. NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER No bowler shall bowl more than 10 overs in an innings. In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total overs allowed. Where the total overs are not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance. In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be bowled by another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over in so far as each bowler's limit is concerned. Restrictions apply to young bowlers of medium pace or faster in regard to the number of overs, which are allowed in a spell and in a days' play. (Refer Playing Condition 22 – Country Championship & Country Colts Limited Overs Match Playing Conditions, page 41.)



10. NO BALL


10.2 A fast short pitched delivery is defined as a ball, which after pitching, passes or would have passed above shoulder height of the batsman standing upright in his normal guard position at the crease but not clearly above his head.


10.4 In addition, for the purpose of this regulation, a ball that passes clearly above head height of the batsman, other than a fast short pitched ball as defined above, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke shall be called a No Ball and will also count as the one allowable ball above shoulder height for that over.

10.5 In the event of a bowler bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery in an over as defined in 8.1 above, the umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal No ball on each occasion. A differential signal shall be used to signify a No ball for a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal No ball and then tap the head with the other hand. In addition when the ball is dead, the umpire shall caution the bowler, inform the captain of the fielding side, the batsman at the wicket and the other umpire of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.

10.6 If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled for bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery in an over, the umpire shall repeat the procedure in 8.5 above and advise the bowler that this is his final warning.

10.7 Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal No ball and when the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over or part thereof nor be allowed to bowl the next over or part thereof.

11. WIDE BOWLING - JUDGING A WIDE If in the Umpire's opinion the bowler is attempting to utilise the rough outside a batsman's leg stump, or is bowling down the leg side as a negative tactic, the Umpire will call and signal Wide ball unless the ball passes sufficiently within reach of the striker for him to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke.

12. THE BALL

Four piece Kookaburra brand balls as approved by the NSW Cricket Association shall be used in all matches. Balls for all Bradman Cup matches will be sent by the NSWCCA to Zone Administrators for distribution to Host Authorities.


BRADMAN CUP PLAYING CONDITIONS 13. THE DETERMINATION OF FINALISTS RESULTS, POINTS AND VENUE 13.1 Finalists Each team will play the others in its' pool once and the team that has obtained the highest number of points at the completion of the preliminary rounds in each pool will qualify to contest the final. In the event that 2 or more teams in the same pool have equal points after completion of the preliminary rounds, the team with the best overall net run rate (Refer rule 14 page 87) shall qualify for the final. 13.2 The Result A result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 20 overs (preliminary matches), subject to the provisions of Clause 7.1(b) and 7.2.2(b) (page 82), unless one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 20 overs. A match shall be a “no result” if both teams have not had the opportunity to bat for a minimum 20 overs because

a) the innings of the team batting first could not commence by 2.20pm

b) the innings of the team batting second could not commence by 4.15pm; or

c) the innings of the team batting second would be reduced to less than 20 overs, as a result of an interruption to play after its' commencement

d) In matches where both teams have had the opportunity of batting for the

agreed number of overs, subject to the provisions of Clauses 7.1(b) and 7.2.2(b) (page 82)and the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie.

e) Delayed or Interrupted Matches - Calculation of the Target Score

If due to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of overs in the innings of either team has to be revised to a lesser number than originally allotted (minimum 20 overs), unless the provisions of 7.1(b) or 7.2.2(b) (page 82) apply, then a revised target score (to win) should be set for the number of overs which the team batting second will have the opportunity of facing. This revised target is to be calculated using the “Run Rate Method”. 13.3 Points

Win 6 points Tie 3 points each team No Result 3 points Loss 0 points



13.4 Venue and determination of Final Winner

The Final will be conducted at Wollongong.

Where the Final is played out the winner of the match shall be declared the Bradman Cup winner. Should the Final not be played out or not be played, joint Bradman Cup winners shall be declared.

14. CALCULATION OF NET RUN RATE

If due to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of overs in the innings of either team has to be revised to a lesser number than originally allotted (minimum 20 overs), unless the provisions of 5.1(b) or 5.2.2(b) (page 80) apply, then a revised target score (to win) should be set for the number of overs which the team batting second will have the opportunity of facing. This revised target is to be calculated using the “Run Rate Method”.





15. PENALTY FOR NOT BOWLING REQUIRED OVERS (SECOND INNINGS).

If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the second session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result achieved, in accordance with Clause 5.3 (page 81).

Unless determined otherwise by the Umpires after consultation with the Scorers, shall award a penalty of six (6) runs per over to the batting side for each over short of the required number at the scheduled, or rescheduled, cessation time.


All teams participating must wear white/cream clothing and pads. Zone sponsors logos may be displayed on the front of the playing shirts up to 100sq cm in area respectively. Players are only permitted to wear the cap of the Zone/Association they are representing, or alternatively, a white cricket hat.




17. SIGHT SCREENS Where ever possible, all grounds should have suitable sightscreens. 18. COVERING OF WICKETS All turf wickets must be covered on the night prior to a match being played on that particular ground. 19. TRANSFER OF MATCHES TO SYNTHETIC WICKETS It is intended that all matches will be played on turf pitches, however, the host authorities may arrange to transfer matches to synthetic pitches. The Umpires shall be the final judges of the pitch, ground, weather and light for play. Visiting teams should be aware that rubber soled boots will be required for all matches played on synthetic wickets. 20. QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS

a) Any player (male or female) taking part in the competition must be under the age of 16 years at midnight on 1st September of the cricket season in question, and must be a registered player of a Country Club or Association.

b) A Country player may not play in both the Bradman Cup and A.W. Green

Shield competition in any season.

c) A Country player may only register and play with a team competing in the A.W. Green Shield competition having first made himself available to play for the Bradman Cup team representing his association or zone and not having been selected for that team, and with the prior approval of the CCNSW Committee of Management.

d) A Country player may only register and play with a team in the Bradman

Cup representing an association or zone in which he is not a registered player, having first made himself available to play for the team representing his own association or zone and not having been selected for that team, and with the prior approval of the CCNSW Committee of Management.

e) A player who is given approval to register and play with the team in the

Bradman Cup representing an association or zone in which he is not a registered player, may only do so for that season, and may not register and play with any other team in that competition in that season.

f) Any player breaching (a) to (e) above is considered an ineligible player,

and the team for which he plays in the Bradman Cup will be deemed to have lost all matches in which he has played.



21. SCORERS The management of each team is responsible for ensuring that a competent scorer is available for each match. This is NOT a responsibility of the Host Authority. 22. TEAM SQUAD AND ACCOMMODATION Team Squad Each team squad shall consist of a manager, coach and thirteen (13) players and a maximum of 15 persons. Accommodation Where it is necessary to provide accommodation it shall be provided on the basis of a maximum of 15 persons per night. However, where teams are transported long distances by bus, accommodation should be provided for a bus driver. 23. MANAGER AND EQUIPMENT Each competing authority shall appoint a competent person as its' manager, and shall be responsible for ensuring that adequate playing equipment is provided for its' team. Managers must ensure that they lead by example by setting high standards of personal conduct. A “win at all costs” attitude must not be encouraged. Refer “Code of Behaviour”, Rule 30 on page 91. Audible and visible forms of off-field coaching by managers and/or coaches during play are totally unacceptable. Refer Rule 5.2 on page 80. 24. DISPUTED SCORES AND DISPUTES In the event of a dispute as to the scores in any match, and notwithstanding the rights of the Umpires to act in accordance with the Laws of Cricket - Law 3.14 (Correctness of Scores) and Law 21.6 (Correctness of Results), the team manager shall, at the conclusion of the days' play, hand the scorebooks to the official umpires.

The Umpires decision shall be final and communicated to the Team managers, prior to the next round of matches.

25. TEAM LISTS AND RESULTS OF MATCHES

Team Lists

It is essential that all authorities return, as soon as practicable after the completion of their program of matches, the standard form showing the names, addresses and dates of birth of all players in the team during the season, together with an indication as to the type of player.



Results of Matches Both teams will be responsible for forwarding the official match result form to the Country Cricket Coordinator within 24 hours of the conclusion of each match or carnival. 26. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT It is strongly recommended that managers and coaches urge fieldsmen positioned less than 10 metres from the bat in front of the wicket to wear a helmet and protector. It is also strongly recommended that all batsmen wear a batting helmet for the full duration of their innings. 27. EMERGENCY RULINGS CCNSW Management shall have power to decide all questions arising out of the competition matches not provided for in these rules and report such actions to the next meeting of the NSWCCA Committee of Management. 28. PARENTAL CONSENT

It is strongly recommended that a “form of registration” be completed for any player who is playing above his normal age group, prior to his participation in this competition. Such forms shall be retained by the council/association/zone

29. REFEREE

The Committee of Management shall appoint a Referee for the duration of the Bradman Cup Competition.

At the completion of play on days one, two and three of the Bradman Cup the Referee will consider any reports lodged for alleged breaches of the NSWCA Code of Behaviour. The Referee may suspend the reported person/s for all or part of the remainder of the Bradman Cup if in his/her opinion the nature of the alleged breach of the Code of Conduct contained in the report warrants such action. The Code of Conduct Commissioner will take into account any suspension imposed by the Referee when considering the report.

For the Final Match to determine the winner of the Bradman Cup the Referee will meet with the Umpires and Captains, prior to the commencement of the match, to secure uniform interpretation of these playing conditions, and to adjudicate, if necessary, should there be any dispute.

The Referee will adjudicate on any dispute that may arise in the Final Match to determine the winner of the Bradman Cup. In doing so the Referee shall consult with the Umpires concerned. The Referee’s decision will be final and communicated to the teams involved as soon as possible.








30. CODE OF BEHAVIOUR The following guidelines outline the Code of Behaviour for players, umpires, parents and coaches involved in the Bradman Cup Competition. PLAYERS

• Play by the rules - and to the spirit of the rules. Cricket is a sport and should be played in a sportsmanlike manner.

• Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition.

• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking (sledging) an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in any sport.

• Abuse of equipment in displays of bad temper is not acceptable or permitted on or off the field.

• Be a good sport. Applaud all good play by your team or the opposition.

• Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.

• Proper, approved cricket attire must be worn on the field of play at all times.

• The Captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the spirit of the game as well as within the Laws.



UMPIRES

• Compliment and encourage all participants.

• Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.

• Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than errors.

• Encourage and promote rule changes which will make participation more enjoyable.

• Be a good sport. Actions speak louder than words. Remember that you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.

• The Umpires are the sole judges of incidents considered to be contrary to this Code of Behaviour.

• In the event of a player failing to accept instructions of an Umpire, criticising his decisions by word or action, or showing dissent or generally behaving in a manner considered to be contrary to this Code of Behaviour, the Umpires concerned shall, in the first place report the matter to the other Umpire and to the Player's Captain requesting the latter to take action. The Umpire shall then report the incident as soon as possible to the Executive of the Player's team and to the NSWCCA Management Committee who shall take any further action which is considered appropriate against the player concerned.

PARENTS

• Remember that children play sports for their enjoyment, not yours. Encourage children to participate, do not force them.

• Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

• Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.

• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.

• Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play at all times.

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

• Respect officials' decisions and teach children to do likewise.

• Show appreciation of volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.

COACHES

• Remember that children participate for pleasure and that winning is only part of the fun.

• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake.

• Teach your players to follow the rules.

• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players.

• Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgement officials and opposing coaches.


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KOOKABURRA CUP PLAYING CONDITIONS

ZERO ALCOHOL POLICY The Kookaburra Cup Carnival is an alcohol free event. This means that alcohol is not to be consumed by adults during travel to and from matches, at matches, or in accommodation in front of under age players. Any infringement of this policy will be dealt with immediately by the Carnival Coordinator. The Laws of Cricket 2000 Code (4th Edition – 2010) shall apply except as varied below.

1. TITLE The Competition will be known as the Kookaburra Cup.

2. GENERAL

Except as provided hereunder, The Laws of Cricket 2000 Code (4th Edition – 2010) will apply in all matches. Only those Playing Conditions as set out shall apply.

3. PROGRAM

The Competition shall be conducted in two Pools, as determined by the NSWCCA Committee of Management.

At the conclusion of the preliminary rounds the winners of both pools shall play each other in a final match to determine the winner of the competition.

Refer Rule 13.1 on page 98 for “Determination of Finalists”.

CCNSW Management in liaison with the host authorities and Zone Administrators, may alter the programme in any manner deemed fit and report such action to the next meeting of the NSWCCA Committee of Management.

It is intended that all matches will be played on turf pitches. However, if adverse circumstances prevail, the host authority may arrange to transfer matches to synthetic pitches. Refer rule 19 on page 100.

The programme of matches for the current season can be found elsewhere in this handbook.

4. DURATION OF MATCHES, COMPOSITION OF TEAM AND EXCHANGE OF TEAM LISTS

All matches shall be of one days' duration. The matches will consist of one innings per side and each innings will be limited to 50 six-ball overs. A minimum of 20 overs per team shall constitute a match.

A team shall consist of thirteen players with only eleven players allowed to bat.




One player in each team not being the wicket keeper shall not be permitted to bat. One player in each team not being the wicket keeper shall not be permitted to bowl The nominated non batter and non bowler are to be nominated on the team sheet. Interchange of fieldsmen without restriction is permitted, provided no playing time is wasted. Matches will normally be played during daylight hours. Day/Night matches may only be played with the prior approval of the NSWCCA Committee of Management.


5. HOURS OF PLAY AND INTERVALS

5.1 Hours of Play





Time Lost Interval Less than 60 minutes 30 minutes 60-120 minutes 20 minutes More than 120 minutes 10 minutes

5.2 Intervals for Drinks Two drinks breaks per session shall be permitted, after the 17th and 34th overs. The provisions of Law 15.9 shall be strictly observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the Umpires may permit extra intervals for drinks.


KOOKABURRA CUP PLAYING CONDITIONS An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of a wicket, on the field, provided that no playing time is wasted. No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the Umpires. Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire. Team managers and/or coaches are not permitted to enter the playing arena during drinks breaks. 5.3 Extra Time Provision has been made for up to 90 minutes of extra official playing - refer 7.2.1 (a) and 7.2.3 on page 96. 6. APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES

The best available umpires shall be appointed by the Host Authorities, who should, if necessary, appoint from outside the Zone.


6.1 Final

The NSWCCA Umpires Sub Committee shall appoint the umpires.

7. LENGTH OF INNINGS

7.1 Uninterrupted Matches

(a) Each team shall bat for 50 overs unless all out earlier. A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed.

(b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled.

Unless otherwise determined by the Umpires the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of overs bowled by it, at the scheduled time for cessation of the first session.

The over in progress at the scheduled cessation time shall count as a completed over.

The interval shall not be extended and the second session shall commence at the scheduled time.

The Umpires may increase the number of overs to be bowled by the team bowling second if they are of the opinion that events beyond the control of the bowling team prevented that team from bowling the required number of overs by the scheduled time for the cessation of the innings of the team batting first.



(c) If the team batting first is all out and the last wicket falls at or after the scheduled time for the interval, the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of overs bowled to the team batting first at the scheduled time for the interval (the over in which the last wicket falls to count as a complete over).

(d) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 50 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for 50 overs except as provided in (c) above.

(e) If the team fielding second fails to bowl 50 overs or the number of overs as provided in 7.2.1 (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result achieved, in accordance with Clause 5.3 (page 95).

7.2 DELAYED OR INTERRUPTED MATCHES

7.2.1 General

(a) The object shall always be to rearrange the number of overs so that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs. (Minimum 20 overs each team, subject to the provisions of Clause 7.1(b)


(b) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required numbers of overs by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the overs have been bowled or a result achieved, in accordance with Clause 5.3 (page 95).

(c) The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the first team unless the latter has been all out in less than the agreed number of overs.

(d) A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed.

(e) Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re number of overs.


(a) If the number of overs of the team batting first is reduced, a fixed time will be specified for the completion of the first session, as calculated by applying the provisions of Clauses 5.1 (page 94) and 7.2.1 (a).

(b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled, and 7.1 (b) shall apply.

(c) If the team batting first is all out and the last wicket falls at or after the scheduled time for the interval, 7.1 (c) shall apply.


KOOKABURRA CUP PLAYING CONDITIONS 7.2.3 Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting Second If it is not possible for the team batting second to have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs as the team batting first, the overs to be bowled shall be reduced at the rate of 14.28 overs per hour, for time lost. The hours of play shall be extended by the amount of time lost up to a maximum of 90 minutes in day matches and up to 45 minutes in day/night matches. Calculations because of any time lost thereafter shall be as per 7.2.1 (a) (page 96). Calculations of target score - refer clause 13.2 on page 99. 8. RESTRICTIONS ON THE PLACEMENT OF FIELDSMEN 8.1 At the instant of the bowler's delivery there shall be no more than 6 fielders, other

than the wicketkeeper, on the off-side. 8.2 In the event of an infringement of this Playing Condition by the fielding side, the

Umpire at the striker's end shall call and signal No Ball. 9. NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER No bowler shall bowl more than 10 overs in an innings. In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total overs allowed. Where the total overs are not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance. In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be bowled by another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over in so far as each bowler's limit is concerned. Restrictions apply to young bowlers of medium pace or faster in regard to the number of overs, which are allowed in a spell and in a days' play. (Refer Playing Condition 21 - Country Championship & Country Colts Limited Overs Match Playing Conditions, page 41). 10. NO BALL 10.1 A bowler shall be allowed to bowl one fast short pitched delivery per over. 10.2 A fast short pitched delivery is defined as a ball, which after pitching, passes or

would have passed above shoulder height of the batsman standing upright in his normal guard position at the crease but not clearly above his head.

10.3.1 The umpire at the bowlers end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike

when one fast short pitched delivery has been bowled.



10.4 In addition, for the purpose of this regulation, a ball that passes clearly above

head height of the batsman, other than a fast short pitched ball as defined above, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke shall be called a No Ball and will also count as the one allowable ball above shoulder height for that over.

10.5 In the event of a bowler bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery in an

over as defined in 8.1 on page 97, the umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal No ball on each occasion. A differential signal shall be used to signify a No ball for a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal No ball and then tap the head with the other hand. In addition when the ball is dead, the umpire shall caution the bowler, inform the captain of the fielding side, the batsman at the wicket and the other umpire of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.

10.6 If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled for bowling more than

one fast short pitched delivery in an over, the umpire shall repeat the procedure in 10.5 above and advise the bowler that this is his final warning.

10.7 Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the

umpire shall call and signal No ball and when the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over or part thereof nor be allowed to bowl the next over or part thereof.

11. WIDE BOWLING - JUDGING A WIDE

If in the Umpire's opinion the bowler is attempting to utilise the rough outside a batsman's leg stump, or is bowling down the leg side as a negative tactic, the Umpire will call and signal Wide ball unless the ball passes sufficiently within reach of the striker for him to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke.

12. THE BALL Four piece Kookaburra brand balls as approved by the NSW Cricket Association shall be used in all matches. Balls for all Kookaburra Cup matches will be sent by the NSWCCA to Zone Administrators for distribution to Host Authorities.

13. THE DETERMINATION OF FINALISTS RESULTS, POINTS AND VENUE 13.1 Finalists

Each team will play the others in its' pool once and the team that has obtained the highest number of points at the completion of the preliminary rounds in each pool will qualify to contest the final.

In the event that 2 or more teams in the same pool have equal points after completion of the preliminary rounds, the team with the best net run rate (Refer rule 14 on page 99) shall qualify for the final.



13.2 The Result

A result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 20 overs (preliminary matches), subject to the provisions of Clause 7.1(b) and 7.2.2(b) on page 96, unless one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 20 overs. A match shall be a “no result” if both teams have not had the opportunity to bat for a minimum 20 overs because

a) the innings of the team batting first could not commence by 2.20pm

b) the innings of the team batting second could not commence by 4.15pm; or

c) the innings of the team batting second would be reduced to less than 20 overs, as a result of an interruption to play after its' commencement

d) In matches where both teams have had the opportunity of batting for the agreed number of overs, subject to the provisions of Clauses 7.1(b) and 7.2.2(b) (page 96) and the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie.

e) Delayed or Interrupted Matches - Calculation of the Target Score


13.3 Points Win 6 points Tie 3 points each team No Result 3 points Loss 0 points

13.4 Venue and determination of Final Winner

The NSWCCA Committee of Management shall determine the venue for the Final. Where the Final is played out the winner of the match shall be declared the Kookaburra Cup winner. Should the Final not be played out or not be played, joint Kookaburra Cup winners shall be declared.

14. CALCULATION OF NET RUN RATE

If due to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of overs in the innings of either team has to be revised to a lesser number than originally allotted (minimum 20 overs), unless the provisions of 7.2.1 or 7.2.2 apply, then a revised target score (to win) should be set for the number of overs which the team batting second will have the opportunity of facing. This revised target is to be calculated using the “Run Rate Method”.







15. PENALTY FOR NOT BOWLING REQUIRED OVERS (SECOND INNINGS).

If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the second session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result achieved, in accordance with Clause 5.3 (page 96).

Unless determined otherwise by the Umpires after consultation with the Scorers, shall award a penalty of six (6) runs per over to the batting side for each over short of the required number at the scheduled, or rescheduled, cessation time.


All teams participating must wear white/cream clothing and pads. Zone sponsors logos may be displayed on the front or back of the playing shirts up to 100sq cm in area respectively. Players are only permitted to wear the cap of the Zone/Association they are representing, or alternatively, a white cricket hat.


17. SIGHT SCREENS

Where ever possible, grounds should have suitable sightscreens.

18. COVERING OF WICKETS

All turf wickets must be covered on the night prior to a match being played on that particular ground.

19. TRANSFER OF MATCHES TO SYNTHETIC WICKETS

It is intended that all matches will be played on turf pitches, however, the host authorities may arrange to transfer matches to synthetic pitches. The Umpires shall be the final judges of the pitch, ground, weather and light for play. Visiting teams should be aware that rubber soled boots will be required for all matches played on synthetic wickets.



20. QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS

a) Any player (male or female) taking part in the competition must be under the age of 14 years at midnight on 1st September of the cricket season in question, and must be a registered player of a Country Club or Association.

b) A Country player may not play in both the Kookaburra Cup and A.W. Green Shield competition in any season.

c) A Country player may only register and play with a team competing in the A.W. Green Shield competition having first made himself available to play for the Kookaburra Cup team representing his association or zone and not having been selected for that team, and with the prior approval of the CCNSW Committee of Management.

d) A Country player may only register and play with a team in the Kookaburra Cup representing an association or zone in which he is not a registered player, having first made himself available to play for the team representing his own association or zone and not having been selected for that team, and with the prior approval of the CCNSW Committee of Management.

e) A player who is given approval to register and play with the team in the Kookaburra Cup representing an association or zone in which he is not a registered player, may only do so for that season, and may not register and play with any other team in that competition in that season.

f) Any player breaching (a) to (e) above is considered an ineligible player, and the team for which he plays in the Kookaburra Cup will be deemed to have lost all matches in which he has played.

21. SCORERS

The management of each team is responsible for ensuring that a competent scorer is available for each match. This is NOT a responsibility of the Host Authority.

22. TEAM SQUAD AND ACCOMMODATION

Team Squad

Each team squad shall consist of a manager, coach and thirteen (13) players and a maximum of 15 persons.

Accommodation

Where it is necessary to provide accommodation it shall be provided on the basis of a maximum of 15 persons per night. However, where teams are transported long distances by bus, accommodation should be provided for a bus driver.

23. MANAGER AND EQUIPMENT

Each competing authority shall appoint a competent person as its' manager, and shall be responsible for ensuring that adequate playing equipment is provided for its' team.



Managers must ensure that they lead by example by setting high standards of personal conduct. A “win at all costs” attitude must not be encouraged.

Refer “Code of Behaviour”, Rule 29 on page 103.

Audible and visible forms of off-field coaching by managers and/or coaches during play are totally unacceptable. Refer Rule 5.2 on page 94.

24. DISPUTED SCORES AND DISPUTES

In the event of a dispute as to the scores in any match, and notwithstanding the rights of the Umpires to act in accordance with the Laws of Cricket - Law 3.14 (Correctness of Scores) and Law 21.6 (Correctness of Results), the team manager shall, at the conclusion of the days' play, hand the scorebooks to the official umpires.

The Umpires decision shall be final and communicated to the Team managers, prior to the next round of matches.

25. TEAM LISTS, RESULTS OF MATCHES AND PLAYER AVERAGES

Team Lists

It is essential that all authorities return, as soon as practicable after the completion of their program of matches, the standard form showing the names, addresses and dates of birth of all players in the team during the season, together with an indication as to the type of player.

Results of Matches

Both teams will be responsible for forwarding the official match result form to the Country Cricket Coordinator within 24 hours of the conclusion of each match or carnival.

26. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

It is strongly recommended that managers and coaches urge fieldsmen positioned less than 10 metres from the bat in front of the wicket to wear a helmet and protector. It is also strongly recommended that all batsmen wear a batting helmet for the full duration of their innings.

27. EMERGENCY RULINGS

CCNSW Management shall have power to decide all questions arising out of the competition matches not provided for in these rules and report such actions to the next meeting of the NSWCCA Committee of Management.

28. PARENTAL CONSENT

It is strongly recommended that a “form of registration” be completed for any player who is playing above his normal age group, prior to his participation in this competition. Such forms shall be retained by the council/association/zone.



29. CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

The following guidelines outline the Code of Behaviour for players, umpires, parents and coaches involved in the Kookaburra Cup Competition.

PLAYERS

• Play by the rules - and to the spirit of the rules. Cricket is a sport and should be played in a sportsmanlike manner.

• Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition.

• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking (sledging) an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in any sport.

• Abuse of equipment in displays of bad temper is not acceptable or permitted on or off the field.

• Be a good sport. Applaud all good play by your team or the opposition.

• Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.

• Proper, approved cricket attire must be worn on the field of play at all times.

• The Captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the spirit of the game as well as within the Laws.

UMPIRES

• Compliment and encourage all participants.

• Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.

• Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than errors.

• Encourage and promote rule changes which will make participation more enjoyable.

• Be a good sport. Actions speak louder than words. Remember that you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.

• The Umpires are the sole judges of incidents considered to be contrary to this Code of Behaviour.

• In the event of a player failing to accept instructions of an Umpire, criticising his decisions by word or action, or showing dissent or generally behaving in a manner considered to be contrary to this Code of Behaviour, the Umpires concerned shall, in the first place report the matter to the other Umpire and to the Player's Captain requesting the latter to take action. The Umpire shall then report the incident as soon as possible to the Executive of the Player's team and to the NSWCCA Management Committee who shall take any further action which is considered appropriate against the player concerned.



PARENTS

• Remember that children play sports for their enjoyment, not yours. Encourage children to participate, do not force them.

• Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

• Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.

• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.

• Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play at all times.

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

• Respect officials' decisions and teach children to do likewise.

• Show appreciation of volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.

COACHES

• Remember that children participate for pleasure and that winning is only part of the fun.

• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake.

• Teach your players to follow the rules.

• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to

the age and ability of the players.

• Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgement officials and opposing coaches.


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WOMEN’S COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYING CONDITIONS

ZERO ALCOHOL POLICY The Women’s Country Championships is an alcohol free event. This means that alcohol is not to be consumed by adults during travel to and from matches, at matches, or in accommodation in front of under age players. Any infringement of this policy will be dealt with immediately by the Carnival Coordinator.

1. LAWS OF CRICKET

Except as varied hereunder, Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) playing conditions and the Laws of Cricket 2000 Code (4th Edition – 2010) shall apply except as varied below shall apply.

2. HOURS OF PLAY

a) Matches will normally commence at 9am and 2pm each day, however, the host Region may vary these times to suit local conditions provided prior approval is granted by CNSW.

Morning Session 9am - 10.45am 1

st Innings

10.45am – 10.55am Change Over 10.55am – 12.40pm 2

nd Innings

Afternoon Session 2.00pm – 3.45pm 1

st Innings

3.45pm – 3.55pm Change Over 3.55pm – 5.40pm 2

nd Innings

b) Day/Night matches, if scheduled, will commence at 5pm with each innings will be for a period of 105 minutes with a 10 minute interval.

3. DRINKS INTERVAL

One drink interval shall be allowed in each innings of 30 overs, and shall normally be taken after the 15

th over. In the case of extreme heat, an extra drinks break

may be taken with the agreement of the Umpires.

4. DURATION OF THE MATCH and COMPOSITION OF TEAMS 4.1 Under 19 Division

a) Except as provided hereunder, each team shall be entitled to receive a maximum of 30 overs.

b) There shall be a limit of 105 minutes on the playing time for the innings of the team batting first. Should 30 overs not be bowled within this time, the innings shall continue until 30 overs have been bowled. The team batting second shall be entitled to receive the number of overs actually bowled within the allotted 105 minutes of the team batting first. For the purposes of this rule, the over in progress when 105 minutes playing time is reached shall be regarded as a complete over. This rule shall also apply when the allotted overs and time are reduced according to 4 (c).



c) In the event of a delayed start, or the suspension of play during the innings of the team batting first, the umpires shall reduce the number of overs to be bowled by each side and the remaining time available to the team batting first. The number of overs to be received by each side shall be reduced by one over for every six minutes lost. The total time available to the team batting first shall be reduced by half of the playing time lost (eg, if 30 minutes playing time is lost the number of overs to be received by each side is reduced by 30/6 = 5 from 30 to 25 overs; the time available to the team batting first is reduced by 30/2 = 15 minutes, from 105 to 90 minutes.)

d) In the event of a suspension in play during the innings break or the innings of the team batting second, the umpires shall reduce the number of overs to be received by the team batting second, and the target for victory. The number of overs shall be reduced by one over for every three and a half (3.5) full minutes of play lost either during the innings or between the scheduled break. The team with the higher run rate per over shall be the winner. (eg. Team A scores 120 runs in 30 overs at a rate of 4 runs per over, rain causes 8 overs loss in break or Team B’s innings. To win, Team B must score 89 runs off 22 overs).

e) The overs of the team batting second shall not be reduced by reason of the team batting first being dismissed or declaring in less than their allotted overs.

f) There shall be a ten minute break between innings.

g) In the event that both innings are completed in a time significantly shorter than the allocated time for a match, and once a result has been attained under Match Rule 11: i) both teams are encouraged to re-take the field for another period and

continue play ii) the appointed Umpires and Captains will agree a determined period for

an additional innings per team iii) a coin toss will be conducted iv) the scoresheet will be marked to clearly show the end of batting and

bowling figures prior to this new period of play commencing v) runs scored and wickets taken will not attribute to the teams’ overall result, nor to individual player awards

4.2 Under 15 Division a) Except as provided hereunder, each team shall be entitled to receive a

maximum of 20 overs.

b) There shall be a limit of 75 minutes on the playing time for the innings of the team batting first. Should 20 overs not be bowled within this time, the innings shall continue until 20 overs have been bowled. The team batting second shall be entitled to receive the number of overs actually bowled within the allotted 75 minutes of the team batting first. For the purposes of this rule, the over in progress when 75 minutes playing time is reached shall be regarded as a complete over. This rule shall also apply when the allotted overs and time are reduced according to 4c



c) In the event of a delayed start, or the suspension of play during the innings of the team batting first, the umpires shall reduce the number of overs to be bowled by each side and the remaining time available to the team batting first. The number of overs to be received by each side shall be reduced by one over for every six minutes lost. The total time available to the team batting first shall be reduced by half of the playing time lost (eg, if 30 minutes playing time is lost the number of overs to be received by each side is reduced by 20/6 = 3.33 (ignore fractions) from 20 to 17 overs; the time available to the team batting first is reduced by 20/2 = 10 minutes, from 75 to 65 minutes.)

d) In the event of a suspension in play during the innings break or the innings of the team batting second, the umpires shall reduce the number of overs to be received by the team batting second, and the target for victory. The number of overs shall be reduced by one over for every three and a half (3.5) full minutes of play lost either during the innings or between the scheduled break. The team with the higher run rate per over shall be the winner. (eg. Team A scores 100 runs in 20 overs at a rate of 5 runs per over, rain causes 5 overs loss in break or Team B’s innings. To win, Team B must score 76 runs off 15 overs).

e) The overs of the team batting second shall not be reduced by reason of the team batting first being dismissed or declaring in less than their allotted overs.

f) There shall be a ten minute break between innings.

g) In the event that both innings are completed in a time significantly shorter than the allocated time for a match, and once a result has been attained under Match Rule 11: i) both teams are encouraged to re-take the field for another period and

continue play ii) the appointed Umpires and Captains will agree a determined period for

an additional innings per team iii) a coin toss will be conducted iv) the scoresheet will be marked to clearly show the end of batting and

bowling figures prior to this new period of play commencing v) runs scored and wickets taken will not attribute to the teams’ overall result, nor to individual player awards

4.3 COMPOSITION OF TEAMS – Under 19 and Under 15 Divisions

A team shall consist of twelve players with only eleven players allowed to play.


One player in each team not being the wicket keeper shall not be permitted to bat.

One player in each team not being the wicket keeper shall not be permitted to bowl.

The nominated non batter and non bowler are to be indicated on the team sheet.

Interchange of fieldsmen without restriction is permitted, provided no playing time is wasted.



5. BALLS Two or four piece, 142 gram Kookaburra balls shall be used.

6. OVERS

In the Under 19 Division, no bowler may bowl more than 6 overs in a match. In the Under 15 Division, no bowler may bowl more than 4 overs in a match. In the Under 19 Division, a maximum of 4 extra deliveries is permitted in each over bowled. A bowler’s over ends after 10 deliveries. In the Under 15 Division, a maximum of 2 extra deliveries is permitted in each over bowled. A bowler’s over ends after 8 deliveries. a) Country Cricket NSW adopts the Cricket Australia Junior Policy (April 2004

edition). The following restrictions apply to young bowlers of medium pace of faster in regard to the number of overs which are allowed in a spell in a day’s play.

AGE MAXOVERS

IN A SPELL MAX OVERS IN A DAY’S PLAY

COUNTRY C’SHIP MAX OVERS PER

BOWLER PER DIVISION

COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPMAX OVERS IN A

DAY’S PLAY

Open 10* 20* 6 12 U19 8 20 6 12 U18 7 18 6 12 U17 6 16 5 10 U16 6 16 5 10 U15 5 10 5 10 U14 5 10 5 10 U13 4 8 4 8

* As per Commonwealth Bank WNCL Playing Conditions b) Captains are required to notify Umpires and opposing captain via the team

sheet and before the toss of the coin of any players who must abide to their age bowling restrictions

c) In a match where a delay to the start or an interruption to play in the first

innings causes a reduction in the allotted overs for both teams, no bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total overs allowed, except that when the number of overs is not divisible by five, an additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance, eg, in a 26 over match, 1 bowler may bowl a maximum of 6 overs, and no other bowler may bowl more than 5 overs



d) When the number of overs is revised during the first innings such that both

teams have the opportunity to face the same number of overs, and one or more bowler have already exceeded the revised limit, the same number of bowlers in the second innings may match these overs. (Eg, the revised limit is 4 overs, but one bowler has already bowled 6. In the second innings, one bowler may bowl 6 overs and no other may bowl more than 4).

e) In the event that a bowler is unable to complete an over, the remaining balls

of that over shall be bowled by another from the same side. Such part of an over shall count as a full over as far as each bowler’s limit is concerned

7. NO BALL

a) A bowler shall be allowed to bowl one fast, short-pitched delivery per over b) A fast, short-pitched delivery is defined as a ball that passes or would have

passed above the shoulder height of the batter standing upright at the crease, but not clearly above the batter’s head.

c) In the event of the bowler bowling more than one fast, short-pitched delivery

in an over, the umpire shall call and signal No ball regardless of whether the batter hits the ball. The penalty shall be one run for the No ball, plus any runs scored from the delivery.

d) The above regulation is not a substitute for Law 42.6, which umpires may

apply at any time. 8. DANGEROUS AND UNFAIR BOWLING

a) Regardless of any other action taken by the umpire, the following shall apply

at any time during the match b) The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if the umpire at the bowler’s

end considers that by their repetition and taking into account their length, height and direction, they are likely to inflict physical injury on the striker, irrespective of the protective clothing and equipment she may be wearing. The relative skill of the striker shall also be taken into consideration

c) In the event of such unfair bowling, the umpire at the bowler’s end shall adopt

the following procedure: i) In the first instance the umpire shall call and signal No Ball, caution the

bowler and inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batter of what has occurred.

ii) If this caution is ineffective, the umpire shall repeat the above procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is a final warning.

iii) Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply throughout the innings even though the bowler may later change ends.



d) Should there be a further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the

umpire at the bowler’s end shall: i) At the first repetition call and signal No Ball and when the ball is dead

direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith and to complete the over with another bowler, provided that the bowler does not bowl two overs or part thereof consecutively.

ii) Not allow the bowler, thus taken off, to bowl again in the same innings iii) Report the occurrence to the captain of the batting side as soon as the

players leave the field for an interval. iv) Report the occurrence to the Executive of the fielding side and to the

Match Committee who shall take any further action that is considered to be appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned.

9. THE BOWLING OF HIGH PITCHED BALLS

Law 42.6 (b) shall apply as modified: a) Any delivery, other than a slow paced one, which passes or would have

passed on the full above waist height of the striker standing upright at the crease is deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not is it likely to inflict physical injury on the striker.

b) A slow delivery, which passes or would have passed on the full above

shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease, is to be deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker.

c) In the event of a bowler bowling a high full pitched ball as defined in (a)

and (b) above (i.e. a beamer), the umpire at the bowler’s end shall adopt the following procedure: i) In the first instance the umpire shall call and signal No Ball and

when the ball is dead, caution the bowler and issue a first and final warning. The umpire shall inform the other umpire, captain of the fielding side and the batters of what has occurred.

ii) At the first repetition call and signal No Ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain of the fielding side to take the bowler off forthwith and to complete the over with another bowler, provided that the bowler does not bowl two overs or part thereof consecutively.

iii) Not allow the bowler, thus taken off, to bowl again in the same innings.

iv) At the first opportunity report the occurrence, with the other umpire, to the captain of the batting side and the Match Committee which shall take any further action that is considered to be appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned.



10. WIDE BOWLING – JUDGING A WIDE

a) Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket.

b) Any off side or leg side delivery, which in the opinion of the umpire does not give the batter a reasonable opportunity to score, shall be called a Wide.

c) As a guide: (i) In the U/19 age division, any ball that passes down leg side shall be called a wide (ii) In the U/15 age division the Umpire will call and signal Wide ball unless the ball passes sufficiently within reach of the striker for her to hit it with her bat by means of a normal cricket stroke.

d) On the off side, a ball passing the batter more than 750mm wide of the off stump shall be called a Wide. That distance shall be marked by a line drawn from the popping crease to the bowling crease on each side of the wicket. This marking is to be measured from the line of the off stump.

e) A penalty of one run shall be scored for a Wide. This penalty shall stand in addition to any other runs, which are scored or awarded. All runs, which are run or result from a Wide ball that is not a No Ball shall be scored as Wide balls.

11. RESULTS OF MATCH a) A result can only be achieved if both teams have batted for at least 15

overs in the Under 19 Division and 10 overs in the Under 15 Division, unless either side has been dismissed in less than 15 overs (U/19s) or 10 overs (U/15s), or the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 15 overs (U/19s) or 10 overs (U/15s).

b) If a match is abandoned before the team batting second has received its allotted overs, provided both sides have received at least 15 overs in the Under 19 Division or 10 overs in the Under 15 Division, the team with the higher run rate per over shall be the victor.

c) The match finishes as soon as the team batting second is either all out or passes the score of the team batting first.

d) The winning team is to return the completed result sheet to the Championship Convenor at the conclusion of each match.

12. POINTS

a) The following points shall apply:

Result Points Win 6 Tie 3 each Bye 3 each Draw/No result 0 Loss 0 Bonus Point 1 (12b(i)) Bonus Point 2 (12b(iv))



b) Bonus points shall be calculated as follows: i) 1 bonus point for any team that achieves victory with a run rate 1.25

times that of the opposition. ii) A team’s run rate will be calculated by reference to the number of runs

scored divided by the number of overs faced. iii) Where a side is all out, the number of overs to be used is the

maximum number of overs that side was otherwise eligible to face. iv) 2 bonus points for any team that achieves victory with a run rate 2

times that of the opposition.

c) The run rate differential shall be calculated as follows: i) (runs scored/overs faced) less (runs conceded/overs bowled) ii) If a team is dismissed in fewer that its allotted overs, it shall be

deemed to have received all of its allotted overs for the purposes of calculating run rate.

13. MATCH COMMITTEE

a) A match committee shall be appointed for each Championship

b) The committee shall comprise one representative from each participating team, together with a Chairperson appointed by the Host Region. The Host Region will also appoint the Carnival Coordinator

c) The match committee shall deal with any extraordinary circumstances, and adjudicate on any dispute or protest arising from the conduct of the match.

d) Any protest must be lodged, in writing, by the Team Manager within one hour of the end of the match in which the subject of the protest occurred, and will be dealt with at a meeting of the match committee commencing no later than 8:00pm that day. The Chairperson shall be responsible for ensuring that all members of the committee are given adequate notice of the time, place and subject of the meeting.

e) All protests shall be lodged with the Chairperson of the Match Committee.

f) In the event that a vote is required within the Match Committee, the team representatives shall have one vote each. The Chairperson shall have a casting vote only.

g) In exceptional circumstances only, the host Region may alter the programme to take account of extraordinary circumstances. Such alterations must be approved by the Match Committee. In addition, the Match Committee may recommend alterations to the programmes to the host Region.

h) Where a protest arises from any alleged misconduct by a player or official, the Chairperson of the Match Committee shall make a written report to the Cricket Operations Officer - Women’s Cricket within 48 hours of the incident,



including the name of the person or team which made the protest. The NSWCA Women’s Cricket Committee shall determine whether any disciplinary action shall be taken as a result of the written report.

14. SYNTHETIC PITCHES

If synthetic pitches are used, any ball pitching off the synthetic surface, or deviating from the edge of the synthetic surface, shall be called “No Ball”.

WOMEN’S COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYING CONDITIONS – MATCH RULES

1. FORMAT

The Country Championships will be played under the following format based on the number of teams competing in each division.

The Championships will comprise regional NSW teams only unless by invitation. The Women’s Country Championships will be the first state selection event for potential City v Country Championship players.

1.1 Format where a BYE exists

In any Championship year where a Bye occurs due to an odd number of teams, the following will occur:

a) Cricket NSW will undertake to source an invitational team – domestic or international – to fill the vacant position within either division

b) The Host Zone and local Association will be invited to field an invitational team in the remaining division giving the Host an additional opportunity to involve local players in a structured competition.

c) In the event that the Host Zone and local Association are unable to field an invitational team, then the Country Cricket Co-ordinator will seek nominations from the remaining Zones to field an invitational team in the remaining division. Priority for acceptance of nominations will be determined on:

i) Junior development needs of Zones ii) Prior invitations to compete iii) Future host appointments

d) Subject to clause 1.3 (page 114), invitational teams will be allocated to Pool B as the lowest ranked team.

e) No championship points will be attributed to matches won by

invitational teams. Their opponents will be awarded points subject to Playing Condition 12 for these games regardless of outcome.



1.2 Format for 4 teams (minimum) – Single Pool Format

a) Teams will be allocated based on final positions from previous championship. When there is no previous championship or the competing zones/regions have changed, positions will be allocated via ballot. The ballot shall be conducted by CCNSW supervised by the Country Cricket Co-ordinator.

Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Game 1 1 v 3 4 v 1 1 v 2 Game 2 2 v 4 3 v 2 3 v 4

b) Points will be allocated as outlined in Playing Condition 12(a). c) If two or more teams are on equal number of competition points, the

team with the higher run rate differential over the entire competition shall have the higher ranking for the purpose of determining positions. Refer to Playing Condition 12(c) for calculation.

1.3 Format for 5 or 6 teams – Single Pool Format

a) Teams will be allocated based on final positions from previous championship. When there is no previous championship or the competing zones/regions have changed, positions will be allocated via ballot. The ballot shall be conducted by CCNSW supervised by the Country Cricket Co-ordinator.

Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Game 1 1 v 4 1 v 5 5 v 2 2 v 3 1 v 2 Game 2 6 v 2 2 v 4 3 v 1 4 v 5 3 v 4 Game 3 5 v 3 3 v 6 4 v 6 6 v 1 5 v 6

b) Points will be allocated as outlined in Playing Condition 12(a). c) At the conclusion of the round games, teams’ ranking on the points

table will determine final placings. d) If two or more teams are on equal number of competition points, the

team with the higher run rate differential over the entire competition shall have the higher ranking for the purpose of determining championship positions. Refer to Playing Condition 12(c) on page 112 for calculation.



1.4 Format for more than 6 teams – Two Pool Format

a) Where there are more than 6 teams competing in the championship, teams will be separated in to two pools (A and B). These will be determined by the previous season’s final positions.

b) Points will be allocated as outlined in Playing Condition 12(a) of the match rules.

c) At the conclusion of the three preliminary rounds, the teams ranked on the points table in their pool shall play as follows in the 4

th

Round.

Round 4 Game 1 - Play off for 1

st & 2

nd Pool A (1) v Pool B (2)

Game 2 - Play off for 3rd

& 4th

Pool A (2) v Pool B (1) Game 3 - Play off for 5

th & 6

th Pool A (3) v Pool B (4)

Game 4 - Play off for 7th

& 8th Pool A (4) v Pool B (3)

d) If two or more teams are on equal number of competition points, the team with the higher run rate differential over the entire competition shall have the higher ranking for the purpose of determining positions. Refer to Playing Condition 12(c) for calculation.

2. GROUNDS

2.1 Play in the Under 19 Division shall be scheduled on turf pitches, but

matches may be transferred to synthetic pitches when bad weather or ground conditions prohibit the use of the turf pitch.

2.2 Play in the Under 15 Division can be scheduled on either turf or synthetic

pitches. 2.3 Where play is not possible on any scheduled ground, the host Region

may, at its discretion, transfer a match to an alternative pitch. 2.4 Wherever possible boundaries shall be 55 metres from the centre of the

wicket. If this is not possible, the minimum boundary shall be 45 metres.

3. UMPIRES AND SCORERS 3.1 The appointment of umpires shall be the responsibility of the host Zone. 3.2 Each team shall supply its own scorer and scorebooks.



4. EQUIPMENT

4.1 Cricket NSW will supply match balls and score summary sheets, both to

be returned to championship office after each match. 4.2 The host Zone shall provide:

a) Boundary markers where the boundary is not clearly defined b) Stumps and bails.

5. LUNCHES 5.1 Country Cricket NSW will liaise with the host Zone/Association to

arrange lunches for teams participating in the championships free of charge to players (13), team officials (2) and umpires.

6. ELIGIBILITY TO PLAY

6.1 Each Zone entering a team/s in the Championships must complete the

“Nomination Form” and submit to the Country Cricket Co-ordinator by the registration date notified by Cricket NSW.

6.2 Eligibility for the Championships is limited to players of Country Origin,

which is defined as an athlete whose first registration was with a club that is affiliated to the NSW Country Cricket Association. A player is eligible to represent the Zone with which she was first registered. A player not registered with any Zone during the preceding season, may represent the Zone she is registered with for the current season or intends to register with for the current season.

6.3 A player may only nominate to stand for selection in one region per

season. 6.4 Where a player is not selected for her nominated region, her nomination

will be held by the Country Cricket Co-ordinator, so that regions unable to nominate a full team may apply to the Country Cricket Co-ordinator for one of these players to compete for their region. Example, if a player has nominated to play in Western but was not selected for either Western team, she herself may not nominate to play for another regional centre. However, she may be placed with a regional centre after permission has been sought by her region and granted by CCNSW.

6.5 Women’s National Cricket League and NSW 2nd XI squad members of

country origin must be available for selection by their region of origin. Regional teams may not approach State players from other regions to compete in their team.



6.6 The Coach of the NSW Breakers may request an exemption to the

Country Origin rule for the purposes of allowing an athlete returning from serious injury to gain match practice. Such a request is to be directed to the Country Cricket Co-ordinator and, if successful, it will be the Co-ordinator’s discretion as to which zone the player represents.

7.1 AGE DIVISIONS 7.1 Their will be an Under 19 Division and an Under 15 Division. 7.2 The minimum age of a competitor in the Under 19 Division is 15 years. 7.3 The minimum age of a competitor in the Under 15 Division is 12 years. All ages are calculated as at midnight on the 31

st of August in the current

season. No player may be registered to participate in both the Open and Youth divisions at the one championship.

7.4 Teams competing in the Under 19 Division may apply for age exemption

for a maximum of 3 players to assist with player development and participation. Applications for special consideration are to be forwarded to the Country Cricket Co-ordinator 3 weeks prior to the commencement of the championships. Approval will be granted by the Country Cricket Co-ordinator after consultation with the Open Selection Committee Convenor.

7.5 Teams competing in the Under 15 Division may apply for age exemption

for a maximum of 2 players to assist with player development. Applications for special consideration are to be forwarded to the Country Cricket Co-ordinator 3 weeks prior to the commencement of the championships. Approval will be granted by the Country Cricket Co-ordinator after consultation with the Open Selection Committee Convenor.

7.6 Special consideration may be granted by the Country Cricket Co-

ordinator to a regional centre with respect to the nomination of youth players participating in the Under 19 Division. Regions are to submit requests in writing at least 3 weeks prior to commencement of the championships.

8. UNIFORMS

8.1 Teams shall be attired in long white pants with coloured playing shirts. 8.2 All players registered in a team must have a unique number which is

assigned at the time of registering the team for the championships. Numbers are to be worn on the back of the playing shirt and must not be smaller than 20cms (8 inches).



9. AWARDS

Championship awards will accumulate for individuals participating in round matches and cross-overs.

9.1 Individual awards will be awarded at the end of the Championships in each of the following categories for each division of the championship:

a) Batting aggregate b) Batting average c) Bowling aggregate d) Bowling average e) Fielding f) Player of the Championships – Under 19 and Under 15

Team Managers will be asked to assist in determining both e) fielding awards and f) Player of the Championships

9.2 Perpetual team awards a) Under 19 Division Champions b) Under 15 Division Champions c) Spirit of Cricket Award (Under 15 Division only)


RESTRICTIONS – YOUNG BOWLERS

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BOWLING GUIDELINES & RESTRICTIONS

BOWLING GUIDELINES – WORKLOAD GUIDELINES

The following is recommended to reduce the risk of injury and enhance the bowling development of junior cricketers both in game and training situations.

5-12 years-of-age

• Restrictions in place for player development – all players to bowl in every

match unless injured or at risk of injury; • Six (6) legal balls per over with a maximum if eight balls in any one over

including wides and no-balls.

13 years and above

• Restrictions are in place predominately for safety but also for development purposes;

• Maximum overs in a day includes all overs on that day and that if a second innings commences on the same day (i.e. outright opportunity) restrictions still apply.

For players playing more than one match in a given day the daily restrictions should still apply.

REST PERIODS

The minimum rest periods between spells for medium and fast bowlers will be at least the same number of overs bowled from the same end as the bowlers’ immediately concluded spell.

BOWLING RESTRICTIONS

AGE BOWLING RESTRICTIONS

5-8 years One (1) over per bowler Maximum eight (8) balls in any one over

Under 10 All players (unless injured or at risk of injury) minimum one (1) over Two (2) overs maximum each spell Four (4) overs maximum for day Maximum eight (8) balls in any one over

Under 11 All players (unless injured or at risk of injury) minimum one (1) over Three (3) overs maximum each spell Six (6) overs maximum for day Maximum eight (8) balls in any one over including wides/no-balls



Under 12 All players (unless injured or at risk of injury) minimum one (1) over Four (4) overs maximum each spell Eight (8) overs maximum for day Maximum eight (8) balls in any one over including wides/no-balls

Under 13 Four (4) overs maximum each spell Eight (8) overs maximum for day

Under 14 Five (5) overs maximum each spell Ten (10) overs maximum for day

Under 15 Five (5) overs maximum each spell Twelve (12) overs maximum for day

Under 16 Six (6) overs maximum each spell Fourteen (14) overs maximum for day

Under 17 Six (6) overs maximum each spell Sixteen (16) overs maximum for day

Under 18 Seven (7) overs maximum each spell Eighteen (18) overs maximum for day

Under 19 Eight (8) overs maximum each spell Twenty (20) overs maximum for day

WORKLOAD GUIDELINES FOR PLAYING & TRAINING It is recommended that the following guidelines be adopted for junior cricketers’ training schedules.

U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19

Sessions per Week* 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 Balls per session 24 24 24 30 30 30 36 36 42 48

*substitute at least one practice session for each additional match played in the week Bowling: guidelines for total weekly workload (Under-14 to Under-19 bowlers)

Current research suggests that the total number of deliveries bowled in a week is closely linked to the potential for injury.

At first-class level (average age 27years) it has been shown that total workloads of more than 170 balls results in a 1.45 times increase in the risk of injury. This is a potential area of concern in younger age groups when growth, motor development and physical maturity factors are taken into account.

For under-14 to under-19 bowlers it is recommended that a sensible strategy is:

• if one (1) to ten (10) overs of match deliveries are bowled in a week a bowler should follow the workload training guidelines



• if eleven (11) to twenty (20) overs of match deliveries are bowled in a

week a bowler should NOT bowl more than twice at training during that week.

• if twenty one (21) to Thirty (30) overs of match deliveries are bowled in a week a bowler should NOT bowl more than once at training during that week.

• if thirty (30) overs or more of match deliveries are bowled in a week a bowler should NOT bowl at all at training during that week.

Despite these guidelines, injury may still occur. If symptoms develop, particularly in the lower back, seek early medical assessment of the problem.

The above recommendations were developed with weekly club/school cricket in mind and they are not necessarily appropriate for junior cricket carnivals, which may have children playing multiple days of cricket consecutively.

It should also be noted that coaches, administrators and parents should be aware of the training workloads and any other competition playing commitments, in the 2-3 days leading up to and immediately after the aforementioned competitions/junior carnivals.

These recommendations have been developed with the junior cricket player’s best interest in mind. Cricket Australia hopes that coaches and team managers can understand this and help to provide the safest possible environment for our junior players.


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OPERATIONAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES

1. REIMBURSEMENT & REMUNERATION POLICY 1.1 Committee of Management The members of the Committee of Management shall be eligible for the following reimbursements:

a) Payment of travel expenses at the adopted cents/kilometre rate for motor vehicle travel or, where required, air travel to attend the following events:

(i) Cricket Council Annual General Meetings within the Zone he

represents. (ii) Annual General Meeting and Post-season meeting of the Zone

he represents. (iii) Meetings of Committee of Management of Country Cricket

NSW. (iv) Annual General Meetings, Special Meetings and the Annual

Dinner of Country Cricket NSW.

(v) Quarterly Meetings, Annual General Meetings and Special General Meetings of Cricket NSW.

(vi) Functions where representing the Chairman.

b) Payment of accommodation/meal expenses associated with (iii), (iv), (v) & (vi) above.

c) Payment of dinner expenses for member and partner at the Annual

Dinner. 1.2 Chairman The Chairman shall be eligible for the following reimbursements:

a) Payments for travel as set out under Committee of Management as well as the following events:

(i) Finals of Country Cricket NSW feature events.

(ii) Annual General Meetings of Cricket Zones (iii) Country Cricket Australia meetings. (iv) Functions where invited as a representative of Country Cricket

NSW. (v) Matters relating to the business of Country Cricket NSW.

b) Payment of accommodation expenses as set out under Committee of Management together with accommodation expenses associated with all of the above plus those of the Chairman’s partner in respect of (iv).


OPERATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 1.3 Deputy Chairman The Deputy Chairman shall be eligible for the following reimbursements:

a) Payments for travel as set out under Committee of Management as well as the following events:

(i) Functions where representing the Chairman.

(ii) Matters relating to the business of Country Cricket NSW.

b) Payment of accommodation expenses as set out under Committee of Management and those in respect of (i) and (ii) above.

1.4 Delegates Delegates shall be eligible for the following reimbursements:

a) Payment of travel expenses at the adopted cents/kilometre rate for motor vehicle travel and provision of accommodation where appointed as a proxy for a member of the Committee of Management in respect of (a) (iv), (v), (vi) and (b) under 1.1 Committee of Management above.

b) Delegate’s travel and accommodation expenses to attend the Annual

General Meeting, Annual Dinner and any Special Meeting of Country Cricket NSW shall be the responsibility of the respective Zone or the individual.

c) Any costs other than those referred to in paragraphs a) and b) above are

to be met by the delegates Zone/Association. 1.5 Selectors Members of the Country Cricket NSW Selection panel shall, subject to (c), be eligible for the following reimbursements:

a) Payment of travel expenses at the adopted cents/kilometre rate for motor vehicle travel to attend the following events:

(i) The respective Zone carnival or trial for selection of the SCG

Country Cup or Country Colts sides from within the Selector’s Zone.

(ii) Country Championship Carnivals. (iii) Country Colts Carnivals. (iv) Matches where directed by the Committee of Management.

c) Payment of accommodation expenses associated with (ii), (iii) and (iv) above. The reservation of accommodation for these events shall be the responsibility of the individual Selector.


OPERATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

c) Selectors shall only be eligible for the reimbursements detailed in (a) and (b) where they are appointed to a Carnival or fixture in the Selector’s Roster.

d) The Chairman of Selectors shall have travel and accommodation

expenses met should he be required to attend a meeting of the Committee of Management.

1.6 Umpires Members of the Country Cricket NSW Umpires panel shall be eligible for the following reimbursements:


(i) Country Cricket NSW fixtures where appointments are made by

the Country Cricket NSW Umpires Sub-Committee and detailed in the Umpire appointments schedule in the Country Cricket NSW Handbook.

(ii) Other representative Umpiring appointments made by the Country Cricket NSW Umpires Sub-Committee and endorsed by the Committee of Management.

Umpires are encouraged to car share where possible

b) Provision of accommodation expenses associated with (i) and (ii) above. Accommodation for umpires on a twin share basis shall be provided in conjunction with the normal arrangements for these events and shall be the responsibility of the host authority. Umpires who wish take their wives/partners with them will be responsible for booking their own accommodation and will be reimbursed at whatever the shared rate is.

c) Umpires shall be paid the adopted match fee set by the Committee of Management for all Country Cricket NSW fixtures. Payment shall be made by the host authority at the conclusion of the event, unless prior arrangements have been made by Country Cricket NSW to pay the Umpire direct.

1.7 CCNSW Umpires Advisor

The Umpires Advisor shall be eligible for the following reimbursements:


(i) Quarterly Meetings of Country Cricket NSW Umpires Sub-Committee and if requested the Committee of Management Meeting.



(ii) Country Cricket NSW fixtures where appointments are made by the Country Cricket NSW Umpires Sub-Committee.

(iii) Other fixtures authorised by the Committee of Management.

b) Payment of accommodation/meal expenses in respect of (i), (ii) and (iii) above.

1.8 Zone Administration Expenses

Zones shall be eligible for the following administration expense reimbursements:

a) Payment of an annual retainer as adopted to be paid in two instalments. The first instalment shall be paid by 30th September each year and the second instalment shall be paid by 31st March the following year, subject to satisfactory completion of all necessary returns and documentation required by Country Cricket NSW.

Payment of approved administration expenses up to the adopted limit will be made to the respective Country Cricket Zone upon presentation of a claim supported by receipts from the Zone for such expenses to Country Cricket NSW.

Any equipment purchased by the Zone is to be purchased in the Zone’s name and shall remain the property of that Zone. Such purchases are to be recorded on the annual Equipment and Stock Inventory submitted to Country Cricket NSW by 31st July annually.

1.9 Regional Directors of Coaching

Regional Directors of Coaching (RDCs) shall be eligible for the following remuneration:

a) Payment of an annual retainer as adopted, to be paid in two instalments with components and method of payment as set out in (b). The first instalment shall be paid by the 31st August annually following lodgement of the Regional Coaching Program and the final instalment shall be paid by the 30th April annually subject to satisfactory completion and lodgement of the End of Season Regional Coaching Program Report and any other documentation required by the relevant Regional Cricket Manager.

b) All instalments shall be paid to the respective Zones. The first instalment shall be in two parts; one part representing half of the RDC’s retainer and the other portion being the coaching expenses allocation to be held by the respective Zone/Association. The final instalment shall represent the balance of the RDCs retainer. The Zone/Association shall make payments to the RDC/s as directed by the Executive Officer, Country Cricket NSW.

1.10 Life Members

Life Members shall be eligible for the following privileges:

a) Payment of cost of Annual Dinner



1.11 Sponsors

Sponsors shall be eligible for the following privileges:

a) Payment of cost of Annual Dinner

b) Payment of cost of accommodation at the Annual Dinner.

c) Other expenses deemed necessary by the Committee of Management.

1.12 Players

Players shall be eligible for the following reimbursements and remunerations:

a) Payment of travel expenses, through a limited per team allocation, for motor vehicle travel to the following events:

(i) Country Championship Carnival/Final (ii) State Challenge (Open Age) (iii) Country Colts Carnival (iv) Country Colts v State Youth XII (v) SCG Country Cup & Country Plate Fixtures (vi) Under 17 Country Carnival

(vii) Bradman Cup and Under 16 State Challenge (viii) Kookaburra Cup and Under 14 State Challenge (ix) Women’s Country Championships

Players are encouraged to car share where possible

b) Payment of accommodation expenses associated with (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii) and (viii) and the respective Final Series in respect of (v) above.

c) Payment of all travel and accommodation expenses for players selected in the NSW Country team for the Australian Country Cricket Championships. Where players are required to travel from their home by motor vehicle the adopted cents/kilometre rate shall apply.

d) Payment of a daily allowance at the adopted rate to players selected in the NSW Country team for the Australian Country Cricket Championships.

1.13 Apparel

Apparel shall be provided by Country Cricket NSW in the conduct of its business and under the various programs it manages as follows:

a) CCNSW Polo shirts shall be provided to the following officials:

(i) Members of the Committee of Management (ii) Selectors (iii) Zone Administrators

(iii) Zone Umpire Representatives, Representative Panel Umpires and Supplementary Panel Umpires.



b) CCNSW Chambray and Dress shirts shall be provided to the following

officials:

(i) Members of the Committee of Management

c) Players selected in the NSW Country team for the Australian Country Cricket Championships shall be provided with:

(i) CCNSW Cap*

(ii) CCNSW Sun Hat (iii) CCNSW Cricket Shirt (iv) CCNSW Sleeveless Sweater* (v) Training T-shirt (vi) Training shorts (vii) CCNSW One-day Cap (viii) CCNSW Polo shirt (ix) CCNSW Chambray shirt

(x) CCNSW Tie (xi) CCNSW Helmet

* Subject to having not received this apparel previously.

d) Players selected in the NSW Country Colts team for the fixture against

the High Performance Youth XI shall be provided with:

(i) CCNSW Colts Cap (ii) CCNSW Colts Sun Hat (iii) Training T-shirt (iv) Training shorts

(iv) CCNSW Polo shirt (v) CCNSW Helmet

e) Players selected in the NSW Country Under 17 team shall be provided

with:

(i) CCNSW U/17 One-day Cap 1.14 Adopted payment schedule 2010/11 a) Rate of mileage payable $0.30 cents per kilometre

b) Umpire match fee is $115.00 per day for Bradman Cup, Kookaburra Cup, Country Championships, Country Colts, SCG Country Cup Carnival/Final and Country Plate Carnival/Final

c) Umpire match fee is $100.00 per day for SCG Country Cup and Country Plate rounds 1 to 4 and Women’s Country Championships

d) Players/officials meal allowance $25.00 per day


OPERATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 2. ZONE ADMINISTRATORS ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES POLICY

ZONE ADMINISTRATOR – POSITION DESCRIPTION 1. INCORPORATION REQUIREMENTS 1.1 To act as Public Officer for the Zone 1.2 Ensure lodgement of the Annual Statement to the Department of Fair Trading 1.3 Maintain register of members 2. ZONE MEETINGS 2.1 Notify Zone Delegates and the Women’s Cricket Representative of Zone Meeting Dates and Venues 2.2 Forward agendas to Zone Delegates and the Women’s Cricket Representative 2.3 Record minutes of meetings, and forward copies to delegates 2.4 Prepare an Annual Zone Report detailing the Zone’s activities for the past year.

This report should include an audited financial statement as at the end of the Zone’s financial year and a report from the Women’s Cricket Representative. The Annual Zone Report should be presented at the Zone Annual General Meeting.

3. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 Bank all Zone monies, allocate payments for trials, carnivals etc 3.2 Payment of all accounts associated with 3.1 3.3 Liaise with the Zone’s Women’s Cricket Representative to ascertain the financial requirements for Women’s Cricket Programs/Events to be conducted in the Zone for inclusion in the Zone Budget 3.4 Prepare annual financial statement and projected budget. Budget projection to be

completed by 31st July annually 3.5 Submit Financial Allocation returns forms to NSW Country Cricket Coordinator

4. ZONE TRIALS/CARNIVALS

4.1 Book accommodation and match venues 4.2 Appoint Umpires in consultation with Zone Umpire Liaison Officer/Host Authority 4.3 Distribute necessary equipment (balls, pitch covers, scoreboards, etc) 4.4 Co-ordinate catering arrangements 4.5 Pay all accounts relevant to trial/carnival 4.6 Submit Financial Reconciliation Statement/s to NSW Country Cricket Coordinator

(where applicable) 4.7 Distribute Media releases and results

5. INTER ZONE/STATE CARNIVALS

5.1 Liaise with relevant Zone Administrators 5.2 Book accommodation and match venues 5.3 Co-ordinate catering arrangements 5.4 Liaise with NSWCCA appointed Umpires 5.5 Appoint Carnival Manager


OPERATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 5.6 Submit Financial Reconciliation Statement/s to NSW Country Cricket Coordinator

(where applicable) 5.7 Distribute Media releases and results 5.8 Arrange photographer for team photographs 6. ZONE SPONSORSHIP/PROMOTION 6.1 Co-ordinate Zone sponsorship/fund-raising 6.2 Liaise with Zone sponsors regarding Sponsorship requirements 7. STATE/NATIONAL CARNIVALS 7.1 Co-ordinate all necessary arrangements in conjunction with State/National bodies

and officials 7.2 Liaise with host authority/association to ensure all local requirements are met 8. APPAREL 8.1 Ordering and distribution of Zone apparel to Zone squads and teams 9. INTER-ZONE ADMINISTRATORS MEETINGS 9.1 Attend the Annual Zone Administrator’s meeting scheduled in August annually 9.2 Communicate regularly with your Regional Cricket Manager, the Zone’s member

to the NSWCCA Committee of Management and the Zone Women’s Cricket Representative

10. MYCRICKET ZONE WEBSITE

10.1 Maintenance of Zone Website

11. GENERAL

11.1 Submit a Zone Equipment and Stock Inventory as at 30th June annually to CCNSW by 31st July annually 11.2 Ensure all correspondence relating to Women’s Cricket is forwarded onto the Zone’s Women’s Cricket Representative 11.3 All other duties as directed by CCNSW and/or Zone/Association Committee

3. SELECTION AND TEAM MANAGEMENT POLICY

3.1 Selection Panel

The Country Cricket NSW Selection panel shall comprise five selectors appointed by the NSW Country Committee of Management.

3.2 Chairman of Selectors

The Chairman of Selectors shall be appointed by the NSW Country Committee of Management.



3.3 Selectors Roster

A Selectors Roster shall be prepared for appointment of Selectors to the various Carnivals and fixtures associated with selection of NSW Country teams. Attention is draw to the provisions of 1.5 (c) of the Remuneration and Reimbursements Policy relative to payment of expenses to Selectors.

3.4 Team Management

The appointment of the Team Manager and Coach of the NSW Country team for the Australian Country Cricket Championships, the NSW Country Colts side and any other representative team under the control of Country Cricket NSW respectively, shall be made annually by the Committee of Management from persons it considers, from time to time, to be suitable for such positions.

An appointment as a Team Manager or Coach shall be only for the term of the carnival or match concerned. In making such appointments the Committee of Management may have regard to succession planning relative to appointments to future events.

Team Managers and Coaches shall be required respectively, prior to the Carnival or fixture, to execute an Appointment Agreement setting out the conditions of appointment and their responsibilities as representatives of Country Cricket NSW.

3.5 Player Selection

Players shall be notified in writing of their selection in NSW Country teams and be advised of the details associated with the respective Carnival or fixture.

Players shall be required, prior to the Carnival or fixture, to execute a Selection Agreement setting out the conditions of selection and the responsibilities of the player as a representative of Country Cricket NSW.

4. MEMBERS AND DELEGATES POLICY

a) The Zone shall be known as the Country Cricket Zone/Association and shall consist of Country Cricket Zone Affiliates (cricket councils or associations) as determined by the NSW Cricket Board from time to time.

b) The Zone shall be represented on the NSW Country Cricket Association (NSWCCA) by two Delegate Members, one of whom shall be the Zone Member of the Committee of Management of the NSWCCA.

c) The duties of the Delegate Members shall be:

(i) To represent the Zone at the Annual General Meeting of the NSWCCA and at such Extraordinary General Meetings of the NSWCCA as may be called from time to time.

(ii) If unable to attend any meeting as in (c), (i) above, to arrange the appointment of a proxy.

(iii) Generally to do all things as shall be conducive to the promotion, extension and betterment of cricket within the Zone.



d) The duties of the Zone Committee Member shall be:

(i) To represent the Zone at all meetings of the Committee of Management of the NSWCCA.

(ii) To represent the Zone at all meetings of the New South Wales Cricket Association.

(iii) If unable to attend any meeting as in (d), (i) and (ii) above, to arrange the appointment of a proxy.

(iv) To liaise with the Zone Administrator and ensure the calling of such meetings of all applicable Zone Affiliates as necessary for the proper and efficient promotion of cricket within the Zone.

(v) To ensure, in co-operation with the Zone Administrator, the prompt distribution to all Zone Affiliates of all letters, circulars and other communications and material as shall be required by the NSWCCA.

5. PROTESTS AND DISPUTES POLICY Protests and disputes should be referred to the Association only after all avenues have been exhausted locally. In accordance with the adopted procedure the matter is to be referred in the first instance to the local Association with any appeals being directed firstly to the Council secondly to the Zone and then to this Association. Such an appeal must be received within seven days of the date on which the Zone hands down its decision. In terms of the Constitution of the Association provision is made for any party to such protest or dispute to lodge an appeal to the NSW Cricket Board within seven days of the date on which the Committee or Sub-Committee of the NSW Country Cricket Association hands down its decision. The decision of the Board is final and no further appeal shall be made to any other body or court other than on a point of law.


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RACIAL & RELIGIOUS VILIFICATION POLICY

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4A Racial and Religious Vilification Code

4A.1 Background

Cricket is a game where polite interaction between participants and with spectators has always been an essential component. It is part of each captain's role to ensure that the behaviour of players in a team meet the expectations of the community generally and the cricket community in particular. The cricket community is anxious to ensure that people of all ethnic and religious backgrounds enjoy playing and watching the game of cricket. To facilitate this endeavour and to demonstrate that cricket is in tune with the wider community in opposing racial and religious vilification in all its forms the New South Wales Cricket Association (NSWCA) introduces this Code.

4A.2 Purpose of Code

The purpose of this Code is to:

a) recognise the commitment of NSWCA to the avoidance and elimination of racial and religious vilification;

b) foster an environment where captains, in appropriate circumstances, deal with any alleged breach of this Code; and

c) establish a framework for dealing with alleged breaches of this Code where action taken to resolve such matters has not been to the satisfaction of those concerned.

4A.3 Conduct Covered by the Code No person who is participating in a match under the jurisdiction or auspices of the NSWCA or its affiliates shall engage in any conduct, act towards or speak to any other person in a manner which offends, insults, humiliates or vilifies such person on the basis of that person's race, religion, colour, descent or ethnic origin. 4A.4 The Relationship Between This Code and Other Rules and Regulations

This Code does not restrict any other action which may be taken in relation to the conduct covered by this Code under the Cricket Australia Code of Conduct.

4A.5 Procedure Following Allegation

Any allegation of a breach of this Code against a player should be directed, either verbally or in writing, to the captain of the team who shall:

a) immediately request the player involved to apologise appropriately to the complainant, or

b) if the allegation is not admitted, undertake an investigation of the matter at the conclusion of the match


RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS VILIFICATION POLICY Any person found to be in breach of this Code as a result of an investigation by the captain, will be required to apologise appropriately to the complainant before being permitted to play in any future match. Where the allegation of a breach of this Code is against the captain of a team who admits such behaviour, the captain shall apologise appropriately to the complainant before being permitted to play in any future match. 4A.6 Procedure Where Allegations Not Resolved to Satisfaction of Complainant Where a complainant who has directed an alleged breach of this Code to the captain of a team is not satisfied with the outcome, the complainant is entitled to lodge a complaint with the Association governing the competition in which the team participates (the Association). 4A.7 Continuous Breaches of the Code Where a breach of this Code is alleged against a player who has previously breached the Code, the captain will again attempt to resolve the matter. However, if the captain regards the allegation to be more serious than the earlier occasion, the captain shall refer the matter to the Association for appropriate action. 4A.8 Reporting Any allegation of a breach of this Code and the action taken to resolve it, shall be recorded by the captain. 4A.9 Continuous Education NSWCA will prepare, maintain and make available to all member clubs and affiliates a booklet covering issues relating to racial and religious vilification. This Code will be included along with references illustrating examples of racial and religious vilification identified in other sports. Where any difficulty is experienced or is expected in implementing the principles of this Code application should be made to NSWCA for assistance.


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THE SPIRIT OF CRICKET

THE PREAMBLE — THE SPIRIT OF CRICKET Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within its Laws but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is seen to abuse this spirit causes injury to the game itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the captains. 1. There are two Laws which place the responsibility for the team’s conduct

firmly on the captain. Responsibility of Captains The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of the Game as well as within the Laws. Player’s Conduct In the event of a player failing to comply with instructions by an umpire, or criticising by word or action the decisions of an umpire, or showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall in the first place report the matter to the other umpire and to the player’s captain, and instruct the latter to take action. 2. Fair and unfair play According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play. The umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captain to take action where required. 3. The umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of: • Time wasting • Damaging the pitch • Dangerous or unfair bowling • Tampering with the ball • Any other action that they consider to be unfair 4. The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for: • Your opponents • Your own captain and team • The role of the umpires • The game’s traditional values 5. It is against the Spirit of the Game: • To dispute an umpire’s decision by word, action or gesture • To direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire • To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance:


THE SPIRIT OF CRICKET

a) to appeal knowing that the batsman is not out b) to advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing c) to seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with

persistent clapping or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one’s own side

6. Violence There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play. 7. Players Captains and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match. Every player is expected to make an important contribution to this.


CODE OF CONDUCT

By-laws of the NSW Cricket association 4.2 Code of Conduct

a) No person bound by this Code of Conduct shall engage in disorderly or improper conduct or behaviour.

b) A person who engages in disorderly or improper conduct or behaviour

breaches this Code of Conduct. c) Disorderly or improper conduct or behaviour includes, but is not

restricted to, a person: (i) assaulting or attempting to assault, or abusing, either orally or

physically, an umpire, player or spectator;

(ii) disputing, as distinct from questioning, an umpire’s decision, or reacting in an obviously provocative manner towards an umpire;

(iii) using crude or abusive language, or hand signals or other

gestures;

(iv) engaging in any form of conduct or behaviour detrimental to the spirit of the game or likely to bring the game into disrepute; or

(v) refusing to supply that person’s name and that person’s

address when required by another person who is lodging a report.

d) The captain of a team shall ensure that the players (including the person

acting as 12th man) comply with the Code of Conduct.

e) The captain of a team breaches the Code of Conduct if a player in that team engages in continuing disorderly or improper conduct or behaviour.

f) Breaches of this Code of Conduct in rounds 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the SCG

Country Cup and rounds 1, 2 and 3 of the Country Plate are to be referred to the judiciary of the association/club under which the player reported is registered to play.

4.3 Effect of Penalties Imposed by Judiciary Committees

a) No replacement player or substitute is allowed for any player who is suspended or disqualified by a judiciary committee of any of the Associations during the course of a match.


THE CODE OF CONDUCT b) Any person, other than a person who is an employee of any of the

Associations, who has been suspended or fined or otherwise dealt with by a judiciary committee of any of the Associations may, at the discretion of the Judiciary Committee:

(i) be prohibited from acting in any administrative position or as an

office-bearer of the person’s club or association or as captain of any team taking part in any match conducted by any of the Associations; and

(ii) not be eligible to act as a delegate member or an office-bearer

of any of the Associations, until the annual general meeting of the relevant Association held after the expiration of such suspension or disqualification or held after the day on which such fine is paid to the relevant Association.

4.4 Suspended Players

a) Any player who has been suspended by a judiciary committee of any of the Associations or by any other properly constituted cricket disciplinary authority at club, association, NSW, ACB or international level will be ineligible for selection during the period of the suspension in any team in a competition conducted by any of the Associations or in any team selected by or representing any of the Associations.

b) For the purpose of clause 4.4 (a), the period of suspension shall be

(i) the period from the first date until the last date, both dates

inclusive, where a time period suspension is imposed; and

(ii) each day of play of a match where a match based suspension is imposed. Where a match is not played due to inclement weather or for any other reason, the original scheduled days of play shall constitute the period of suspension.

c)

(i) Any player who has been suspended by a judiciary committee of any of the Associations or by any other properly constituted cricket disciplinary authority at club, association, NSW, ACB or international level will be ineligible to be appointed or to act as captain of a NSW team or any other team representing any of the Associations until the commencement of the Annual General Meeting of the NSWCA held after the expiration of the suspension.

(ii) The provisions of clause 4.4 (c) (i) shall not apply where the

SCA Judiciary Committee exercises its discretion pursuant to Rule 21.3 of the constitution of the Sydney Cricket Association.


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d) A player who lodges an appeal against a suspension imposed by a judiciary committee of any of the Associations or by any other properly constituted cricket disciplinary authority at club, association, NSW, ACB or international level will be ineligible for selection in any team in a competition conducted by any of the Associations or in any team selected by or representing any of the Associations until the decision to suspend the player has been overturned or amended by the appellate body or the period of the suspension has expired.

e)

(i) The Chief Executive shall inform the ACB, the NSWCA Selection Committee or the NSW Women’s Cricket Selection Committee, as appropriate, of any suspension of a representative player or prospective representative player as soon as possible after the imposition of such suspension comes to the attention of the Chief Executive.

(ii) For the purposes of clause 4.4 (e) (i), a “representative player”

means a person who is a party to an ACB Player Contract or State Player Contract or who is a member of a NSW Squad or who has represented the ACB, NSW or any of the Associations in any cricket match within a prior period of 12 months.

f) For the purposes of By-Law 4.4, Rule 21.3 (b) of the constitution of the

Sydney Cricket Association and Rule 23.5 (b) of the constitution of the NSW Country Cricket Association, a player who is a party to an ACB Player Contract or a State Player Contract and is not otherwise an employee of any of the Associations is not an employee of any of the Associations.


RULES OF THE NSW COUNTRY CRICKET ASSOCIATION

18A CODE OF CONDUCT COMMISSIONER

18A.1 Appointment of Commissioner

a) There shall be a Commissioner called the Code of Conduct Commissioner who shall be appointed by the New South Wales Country Committee of Management and the appointment ratified by the NSW Cricket Board.

b) If the New South Wales Country Committee of Management so determines, it may appoint an Assistant Commissioner called the Assistant Code of Conduct Commissioner to assist the Commissioner in the discharge of the Commissioner’s duties and to act as the Commissioner should the Commissioner be unavailable to so act.

c) An Assistant Commissioner appointed pursuant to Rule 18A.1(b), has the powers, duties and functions of the Commissioner.

d) The term of appointment of the Commissioner and any Assistant Commissioner shall be as determined by the NSW Country Committee of Management.

e) A reference in these Rules to Commissioner, includes where appropriate, a reference to Assistant Commissioner.

18A.2 Qualifications for Appointment as Commissioner

The qualifications for appointment to the positions of Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner shall be as determined by the NSW Country Committee of Management.

18A.3 Powers of the Commissioner

The Commissioner shall have power to: a) receive, investigate, examine and consider all reports alleging a breach

of the Code of Conduct; b) determine whether:

(i) no action is to be taken against the Person Reported; (ii) the Person Reported is to be given a caution; or (iii) the Person Reported is to given or offered a suspension,

disqualification or other penalty; or iv) to lay a charge against the Person Reported and have the

matter proceed to a hearing before the Judiciary Committee c) present the case against the Person Reported in any hearing before the

Judiciary Committee; d) appeal to the NSW Cricket Board against a decision of the Judiciary

Committee; and e) appear before the NSW Cricket Board at the hearing of any appeal

against a decision of the Judiciary Committee.

The Commissioner may exercise all or any of the above powers.

18A.4 No Action Taken by Commissioner

a) Where the Commissioner determines that no action is to be taken following consideration of a report alleging a breach of the Code of


RULES OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES COUNTRY CRICKET ASSOCIATION

Conduct, the Commissioner shall, on the first working day following the determination, inform: (i) the Person Reported; (ii) the Reporting Person; (iii) the Secretary; and (iv) the New South Wales Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’

Association if the Reporting Person is an umpire. b) There shall be no right of appeal against the determination of the

Commissioner.

18A.5 Caution, suspension, disqualification or other penalty to be issued by Commissioner

a) Where the Commissioner determines that a caution, suspension, disqualification or other penalty is to be issued or offered following consideration of a report alleging a breach of the Code of Conduct, the Commissioner shall, by whatever means the Commissioner considers appropriate, inform the Person Reported of the determination and ascertain if the Person Reported is prepared to accept that determination or wishes to proceed to a hearing before the Judiciary Committee.

b) Should the Person Reported accept the Commissioner’s determination of a caution, suspension, disqualification or other penalty (for this purpose the verbal advice of the Person Reported will be sufficient), the Commissioner shall then issue that written caution, suspension, disqualification or other penalty to the Person Reported which will be deemed to have been effected 3 days after its posting.

c) Where the Commissioner issues or offers a caution, suspension, disqualification or other penalty pursuant to Rule 18A.5(b), the Commissioner shall, on the first working day following the issue or offer of the caution, suspension, disqualification or other penalty inform: (i) the Reporting Person; (ii) the secretary of the club, association or body of which the

Person Reported is a member; (iii) the Secretary; and (iv) the New South Wales Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’

Association if the Reporting Person was an umpire. d) The issue or offer of a caution, suspension, disqualification or other

penalty by the Commissioner to the Person Reported may be taken into account by the Judiciary Committee should the Person Reported be found guilty of a breach of the Code of Conduct within 3 years of the date of the issue of the caution, suspension, disqualification or other penalty.

e) There shall be no right of appeal against the determination of the Commissioner.

18A.6 Commissioner to Present Case before Judiciary Committee

Where a matter proceeds to a hearing before the Judiciary Committee, the Commissioner shall appear at that hearing to present the evidence relied upon to support the allegation, to test any defence, to address the Committee and, where appropriate, to make submissions in respect of those matters.


THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

19 JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

19.1 Establishment of the Judiciary Committee

There shall be a Judiciary Committee which shall be called the New South Wales Country Cricket Association Judiciary Committee. 19.2 Judiciary Committee Members to be Appointed at the Committee Meeting

Immediately Prior to the Annual General Meeting

Each year, at the Committee Meeting immediately prior to the Annual General Meeting, the Committee shall:

a) determine the number of persons to be appointed as Judiciary Committee Members for the coming year;

b) appoint the Judiciary Committee Members for the coming year; and c) appoint from among those Judiciary Committee Members the chairman

of the Judiciary Committee for the coming year.

19.3 Eligibility of Candidates for Appointment as Judiciary Committee Members

a) Candidates for appointment as Judiciary Committee Members may be but need not be Members.

b) Retiring Judiciary Committee Members may be candidates for re-appointment.

19.4 Nominations of Candidates for Appointment as Judiciary Committee Members

Candidates for appointment at the Committee Meeting immediately prior to the Annual General Meeting as Judiciary Committee Members shall be orally nominated duing the course of that meeting by those Members present.

19.5 Candidates Not Required to be Listed in Notice of the Committee Meeting Immediately Prior to the Annual General Meeting

It shall not be necessary to list the names of candidates seeking appointment as Judiciary Committee Members in any notice convening the Committee Meeting immediately prior to the Annual General Meeting.

19.6 Appointment of Judiciary Committee Members

The appointment of Judiciary Committee Members shall be conducted at the Committee Meeting immediately prior to the Annual General Meeting in such usual and proper manner as the chairman of that meeting may direct.

20 POWERS OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

20.1 Persons Bound by the Code of Conduct

The following persons must comply with the Code of Conduct: a) players (including those who act as 12th man) who participate in

matches organised by the Association; b) umpires who participate in matches organised by the Association; c) persons who are in attendance at matches organised by the Association

and who are members of Country Cricket Zones;


THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE d) persons who are in attendance at matches organised by the Association

and who are members of Country Cricket Zone Affiliates; e) persons who are in attendance at matches organised by the Association

and who are office-bearers of Country Cricket Zones; f) persons who are in attendance at matches organised by the Association

and who are office-bearers of Country Cricket Zone Affiliates; g) players (including those who act as 12th man) who play in teams

representing the Association or selected by a selection committee of the Association;

h) persons who are in attendance at matches involving teams representing the Association or selected by a selection committee of the Association and who are members of Country Cricket Zones or Country Cricket Zone Affiliates; and

(i) persons who are in attendance at matches involving teams representing the Association or selected by a selection committee of the Association and who are office-bearers of Country Cricket Zones or Country Cricket Zone Affiliates.

20.2 Power of the Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee shall have the power to take the following action against the persons identified in Rule 20.1 if the Judiciary Committee determines in accordance with the provisions of these Rules that such person has breached the Code of Conduct:

a) censure that person; b) impose a fine on that person; c) suspend that person from participating in matches organised by the

Association for a specific period; d) disqualify that person from being eligible to participate in matches

organised by the Association for a specific period, for an indefinite period or for life;

e) suspend that person from participating in teams representing the Association or from exercising any administrative function in relation to such teams for a specific period; and

f) disqualify that person from being eligible to participate in teams representing the Association or from exercising any administrative function in relation to such teams for a specific period, for an indefinite period or for life and shall have the power to suspend any penalty.

20.3 Judiciary Committee May Only Act Following a Report

The Judiciary Committee shall not take any action against a person unless that person has been the subject of a report by a person which was lodged with the Secretary before 5 pm on the third working day following the date of the alleged conduct or behaviour by the Person Reported and a charge of a breach of the Code of Conduct has been laid by the Commissioner.

20.4 Any Person May Lodge a Report

Any person who sees or hears another person (being a person referred to in Rule 20.1 engage in conduct or behaviour which the Reporting Person believes or suspects may not be in compliance with the Code of Conduct may lodge a written report containing details of



the alleged conduct or behaviour with the Secretary who will forward a copy to the Commissioner.

21 PROCEEDINGS OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

21.1 Procedure if the Reporting Person is an Umpire a) If the Reporting Person is an umpire who participated in the match in

relation to which the alleged conduct by the Person Reported occurred, the Reporting Person shall use the Reporting Person’s best endeavours to: (i) orally advise either:

(A) the Person Reported; or (B) a member or office-bearer of the club, association or

body of which the Person Reported is a member, on the day of the alleged conduct that the Reporting Person intends to lodge a report concerning the conduct of the Person Reported with the Secretary; and

(ii) orally inform the Secretary as soon as practicable after the alleged conduct or behaviour that a report is to be submitted.

b) If the Person Reported or a member or office-bearer of the club, association or body of which the Person Reported is a member was orally advised by the Reporting Person in accordance with the provisions of Rule 21.1(a)(i), and the Secretary has advised, either orally or in writing, that a charge of a breach of the Code of Conduct has been laid by the Commissioner against the Person Reported, then the Person Reported shall be required to appear before the Judiciary Committee on the day and at the time and place specified in a notice forwarded by the Secretary to the Person Reported or a member or Office-Bearer of the club, association or body of which the Person reported is a member unless the Commissioner has determined upon some other course of action in relation to the charge to be taken under the Code of Conduct..

c) If neither the Person Reported nor a member or Office-Bearer of the club, association or body of which the Person Reported is a member was orally advised by the Reporting Person in accordance with the provisions of Rule 21.1(a)(i) of the Reporting Person’s intention to lodge a report then the Person Reported shall, if a charge of a breach of the Code of Conduct has been laid by the Commissioner, be required to appear before the Judiciary Committee on such day and at such time and place as specified in the notice forwarded by the Secretary pursuant to the provisions of Rule 21.1(d) unless the Commissioner has determined upon some other course of action in relation to the charge to be taken under the Code of Conduct.

d) If neither the Person Reported nor a member or Office-Bearer of the club, association or body of which the Person Reported is a member was orally advised by the Reporting Person in accordance with the provisions of Rule 21.1(a)(i) of the Reporting Person’s intention to lodge a report then the Secretary upon receiving the report within the time limit specified in Rule 20.3 shall, if a charge of a breach of the Code of Conduct has been laid by the Commissioner, forward a notice:



(i) to the Person Reported; or

(ii) to the secretary of the club, association or body of which the Person Reported is a member,

requiring the Person Reported to appear before the Judiciary Committee on the day and at the time and place specified in the notice (being a day which is at least 3 working days after the day on which Rule 35 of these Rules deems the Person Reported to have received such notice) unless the Commissioner has determined upon some other course of action in relation to the charge to be taken under the Code of Conduct.

21.2 Procedure if the Reporting Person is not an Umpire

a) If the Reporting Person is not an Umpire who participated in the match in relation to which the alleged conduct or behaviour by the Person Reported occurred, then the Commissioner shall, at the discretion of the Commissioner, determine whether or not the matter shall proceed to a hearing before the Judiciary Committee or whether to give or offer the Person Reported a caution, suspension, disqualification of other penalty.

b) If the Commissioner determines that a matter should not proceed to a hearing and not to give or offer the Person Reported a caution, suspension, disqualification or other penalty then no action shall be taken against the Person Reported and the Commissioner shall inform the Secretary who shall forward notice of that fact to the Reporting Person. There shall be no right of appeal against that decision.

c) If the Commissioner determines that a matter should proceed to a hearing then the Commissioner shall inform the Secretary who shall: (i) forward a copy of the Reporting Person’s report together with a

notice requiring the Person Reported to appear before the Judiciary Committee at the day and at the time and place specified in the notice (being a day which is at least 3 working days after which the day on which Rule 35 of these Rules deems the Person Reported to have received such notice) to: (A) the Person Reported; or (B) the secretary of the club, association or body of which

the Person Reported is a member; and (ii) forward a notice to the Reporting Person requiring the

Reporting Person to appear before the Judiciary Committee on the day and at the time and place specified in the notice (being a day which is at least 3 working days after the day on which Rule 35 of these Rules deems the Reporting Person to have received such notice).

d) If the Person Reported or the secretary of the club, association or body of which the Person Reported is a member receives notice in accordance with the provisions of Rule 21.2(c)(i) then the Person Reported shall be required to appear before the Judiciary Committee at the Office on the day and at the time and place specified in the notice.

e) If the Reporting Person receives a notice in accordance with the provisions of Rule 21.2(c)(ii), then the Reporting Person shall be



required to appear before the Judiciary Committee on the day and at the time and place specified in the notice.

21.3 Judiciary Committee May Not Act Unless Commissioner is Present at the Hearing

a) The Judiciary Committee shall not hear a matter nor take any action against a Person Reported unless the Commissioner is present at the hearing of the matter before the Judiciary Committee.

b) If the Commissioner is not present at the hearing of the matter before the Judiciary Committee, then the hearing shall be adjourned for a period not greater than one month.

c) If on the adjourned occasion the Commissioner is not present within 30 minutes after the time at which the hearing is scheduled to commence, then the matter shall be dismissed.

21.4 Attendance of Reporting Person who is an Umpire Not Required

A Reporting Person who is an umpire, need not attend a Judiciary Committee hearing of a Person Reported, being a person charged by the Commissioner with a breach of the Code of Conduct arising from a report lodged by the Reporting Person, where the person Reported informs the Secretary prior to the hearing that the Person Reported agrees with the contents of the Reporting Person’s report and does not require the Reporting Person to attend the hearing.

21.5 Person Reported to be Provided with Further Copy of Report

At the commencement of a hearing by the Judiciary Committee the Person Reported shall be entitled to be provided by the Judiciary Committee with an additional copy of the Reporting Person’s report if the Person Reported so requests.

21.6 No Right to Legal Representation

a) Subject to the provisions of Rule 21.6(b), a Person Reported who appears before the Judiciary Committee shall not be entitled to legal representation or to representation by any other person.

b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 21.6(a), the Judiciary Committee may, in its sole discretion, permit the Person Reported to be represented by either a legal or non-legal person if the Judiciary Committee is of the belief that such representation would assist the orderly conduct of the proceedings.

21.7 Right of Person Reported to be Heard

a) The Person Reported may lodge with the Secretary at any time prior to the commencement of the hearing by the Judiciary Committee any written comments in relation to the matters alleged in the report and the Secretary shall forward a copy thereof to the Commissioner.

b) The Person Reported shall be entitled at the hearing before the Judiciary Committee to make oral representations and to make written submissions in respect of the matters raised in the report.


THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 21.8 Effect of Person Reported Failing to Appear Before the Judiciary Committee

If the Person Reported fails to appear before the Judiciary Committee and the Judiciary Committee is satisfied that the Person Reported or the secretary of the club, association or body of which the Person Reported is a member received notice in accordance with the provision of Rules 21.1(a)(i), 21.1(e) or 21.2(c)(i), then the Judiciary Committee may adjudicate on the matter which is the subject of the Reporting Person’s report and take any action against the Person Reported as it deems necessary (being action of the kind referred to in Rule 20.2).

21.9 Effect of 2 or More Reporting Persons in Respect of the Same Conduct or Behaviour

a) If there are 2 or more Reporting Persons in respect of the same alleged conduct or behaviour, then the Judiciary Committee shall hear the allegations contained in the report of each Reporting Person in the same hearing.

b) Following the adjudication by the Judiciary Committee in respect of any

alleged conduct or behaviour of the Person Reported then the Judiciary Committee shall have no power to hear any further allegations in respect of the same alleged conduct or behaviour.

21.10 Notification of the Judiciary Committee’s Adjudication

a) Written notification of the result of the Judiciary Committee’s adjudication shall be forwarded on the first working day following the adjudication by the Secretary to: (i) the Person Reported; (ii) the secretary of the club, association or body of which the

Person Reported is a member; (iii) the Reporting Person; (iv) the Commissioner; and (v) the Committee.

b) The Committee shall report any action taken against the Person Reported by the Judiciary Committee to the next Ordinary General Meeting.

22 APPEALS AGAINST DECISIONS OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

22.1 Right to Appeal

The Person Reported and the Commissioner may, within 7 days of the deemed date of receipt of the written notification of the result of the Judiciary Committee’s adjudication, lodge a written appeal against that decision with the Secretary of the New South Wales Cricket Association.

22.2 Grounds of Appeal to be Set Out

Any written appeal lodged by the Person Reported or the Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of Rule 22.1 shall set out fully the grounds on which the appeal is made.



22.3 NSW Cricket Board to Determine Appeal

The NSW Cricket Board shall consider any appeal as soon after its receipt as is practicable and, after considering the appeal, may confirm, amend or overturn the decision of the Judiciary Committee as it deems fit.

22.4 Notification of the Decision of the NSW Cricket Board

a) Written notification of the result of the NSW Cricket Board’s decision shall be forwarded on the first working day following the decision by the Secretary of the New South Wales Cricket Association to: (i) the Person Reported; (ii) the secretary of the club, association or body of which the

Person Reported is a member; (iii) the Commissioner; and (iv) the Committee.

b) The NSW Cricket Board shall report the result of its decision to the next general meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association.

22.5 Decision of NSW Cricket Board to be Final

The decision of the NSW Cricket Board shall be final and no further appeal may be made to any other court other than on a point of law.

23 EFFECT OF PENALTIES IMPOSED BY THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE OR THE NSW CRICKET BOARD

23.1 Effect of Penalties Imposed by the Judiciary Committee Until Appeal is Determined

Any suspension or disqualification imposed by the Judiciary Committee on the Person Reported shall remain in full force and effect unless and until the decision is overturned or amended by the NSW Cricket Board in which case the decision of the NSW Cricket Board shall become effective in place of the decision of the Judiciary Committee.

23.2 Fines to be Paid Within 7 Days

Any fine imposed by the Judiciary Committee or the NSW Cricket Board shall be paid to the Association within 7 days of the Person Reported or the secretary of the club, association or body of which the Person Reported is a member receiving notification of the decision of the Judiciary Committee or the NSW Cricket Board. A Person Reported who is the subject of a fine imposed by the Judiciary Committee or the NSW Cricket Board shall not take part in any match organised by the Association or in which a team representing the Association is participating until such fine has been paid.

23.3 Refund of Fines Overturned on Appeal

If a Person Reported pays a fine in accordance with the provisions of Rule 23.2 and the fine is subsequently reduced or revoked by the NSW Cricket Board on appeal, then the Association shall refund the relevant amount to the Person Reported within 7 days of the decision of the NSW Cricket Board having been made.



23.4 Suspended Players not to be Replaced

No replacement player or substitute is allowed for any player who has been suspended or disqualified during the course of a match.

23.5 Effect of Penalty

a) Any person, who has been fined, suspended or disqualified by the Judiciary Committee and not completely exonerated by the NSW Cricket Board on appeal shall: (i) be prohibited from acting as an office-bearer of the Person

Reported’s club, association or body; (ii) be prohibited from acting as captain of any team taking part in

any match organised by the Association or the New South Wales Cricket Association;

(iii) be prohibited from acting as captain of any team which represents the Association or the New South Wales Cricket Association;

(iv) if the Person Reported is a Delegate Member or Office-Bearer or a delegate member or office-bearer of the New South Wales Cricket Association - cease to be such a Delegate Member or Office-Bearer of either the Association or the New South Wales Cricket Association; and

(v) if the person is not a Delegate Member or an Office-Bearer - not be eligible to act as a delegate member or as an office-bearer of either the Association or the New South Wales Cricket Association, until the commencement of the Annual General Meeting held after the expiration of the suspension or disqualification or the day on which the fine is paid to the Association.

b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 23.5(a) the employment of any person by the New South Wales Cricket Association or the Association shall not be affected.


PLAYER BEHAVIOUR A Message from the NSW Cricket Board

The NSW Cricket Board has, for some time, been concerned at the standard of on-field behaviour at all levels of the game.

Cricket has traditionally been one sport to maintain and promote the highest levels of conduct and sportsmanship.

We are all familiar with the saying "It isn't cricket" which implies that a certain type of behaviour is unacceptable.

Cricket has always been competitive but, until recently, the Umpires' authority was never questioned.

Their decisions were accepted by players who, at all times, demonstrated a willingness to play within the "spirit of the game".

The Board is concerned at:

(i) The abuse of opposing players - generally directed at the batsman on strike by the bowler and fieldsmen. This applies after the batsman has played at and missed or scored from a delivery.

(ii) The use of offensive language - generally in the form of a disparaging and abusing remark to an opposing player or toward an Umpire, or even as an expression of frustration or self-admonishment. Such language is generally audible beyond the playing arena and all too frequently an over-reaction to some quite straightforward incident.

(iii) The questioning/disputing of the Umpire's decision - often in an aggressive or sarcastic manner. This applies equally to dismissals and unsuccessful appeals as to the judgment of calls and no-balls, wides, byes, etc.

(iv) The excessive number of frivolous and orchestrated appeals - primarily aimed at pressuring and intimidating the Umpire into a favourable decision.

(v) The actions of the dismissed batsman - in failing to leave the crease promptly on being given out and then banging his bat on the ground/ or throwing the bat on returning to the pavilion, the latter accompanied by audible unacceptable language.

The Board's main objective is to ensure that all cricket under its control is played in the spirit and traditions of the game, and enjoyed by all, especially the Umpires.

In recent years, the NSW Cricket Umpires' Association has striven to increase the quantity and quality of its personnel.

Unacceptable levels of behaviour do nothing to assist the recruitment and retention of Umpires.

All players, particularly the captain, have a responsibility to ensure that their personal behaviour, both on and off the field, is of an acceptable standard.


PLAYER BEHAVIOUR

Players are the first to criticise what they consider to be poor Umpiring decisions.

But, in many instances, there can be behaviour attributed to players/captains taking the attitude that their role is to make the Umpire's task as difficult as possible.

Any player reported for a breach of the Code of Conduct, and subsequently found guilty by the Judiciary Committee, can expect little sympathy.


PITCH COVERS POLICY

The following conditions are set down for the use of covers.

1. The cover shall be a minimum of 30 metres by 10 metres.

2. The use of an underlay material shall be optional excepting that the use shall be the same in the period prior to each day of a match or carnival.

3. That the cover must be laid by dusk on the evening of any day prior to a match day.

4. That on any match-day the cover is to be removed at the discretion of the Curator or Ground Manager with regards to prevailing weather conditions. In good conditions the cover should be removed no later than 8:30am. The covers may be re-laid on the morning of any playing day should weather conditions necessitate.

5. That with the exceptions of Clauses 3 and 4 above at all other times the Curator be permitted to use the cover at his discretion in order to obtain the best possible conditions of play for each match-day.

6. The covers shall be used for all representative matches.

7. The Umpires shall assume sole control thirty minutes prior to the scheduled starting time for play and make all decisions regarding the use of covers after this time.

8. After play has commenced the covers may be used as directed by the Umpires. Should the Umpires decide that the covers be used during the course of the match then it will be the responsibility of both competing teams to assist with any labour required. Until the scheduled time for the start of play the Host Authority shall be responsible for providing any labour necessary for the laying or removal of the cover.


NATIONAL INSURANCE SCHEME Cricket Australia and all State and Territory Cricket Associations have developed and implemented Australia-wide insurance cover for all affiliated clubs and associations. Cricket NSW will meet the cost of insurance cover for all affiliated bodies for the 2010/11 season. The scheme will be administered by brokers Jardine Lloyd Thompson. A website has been developed to assist all affiliates with enquiries and can be accessed at http://mycricketsupport.cricket.com.au . A toll free hotline number 1300 655 684 has also been established to assist affiliates with enquiries. Please direct all your enquiries through these sources. Period of cover 30 September 2010 to 31 August 2011

CHILD PROTECTION INFORMATION Working with Children Check The following information has been extracted from the NSW Commission for Children and Young People website www.kids.nsw.gov.au/check/ NSW Commission for Children and Young People All people looking after children and young people have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for them. In July 2000, new legislation was introduced in New South Wales that affects all people working with children and young people. Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) act 1998 These laws make up the Working with Children Check. They are designed to create workplaces where all children are safe and protected. For information on completion of Working with Children Check forms please visit the above website or phone 02 9286 7219.


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COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP General Information

1. PROGRAMME OF MATCHES

The programme of matches, including Zone selection trials for the current season, can be found elsewhere in this Handbook

2. PLAYING CONDITIONS

a) the “playing conditions” for all limited overs preliminary round matches, and the final, are documented elsewhere in this Handbook, under the headings: -

Country Championship & Country Colts Limited Over Match Playing Conditions (Refer pages 31 – 45)

b) it is recommended that the “playing conditions” as set out, should also apply to all Zone selection trials. However, this is not mandatory, and Zones are at liberty to modify the rules to suit particular local circumstances.

3. FINAL

3.1 Qualifying for Final

Each team will play the others in its' pool once and the team that has obtained the highest number of points at the completion of the preliminary rounds in each pool will qualify to contest the final.

In the event that 2 or more teams in the same pool have equal points after completion of the preliminary rounds, the team with the best overall net run rate (Refer rule 3.2) shall qualify for the final.

3.2 Net Run Rate

A team’s net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average runs per over scored by that team throughout the competition, the average runs per over scored against that team throughout the competition. That is:

Net Run Rate = Team run rate per over – opposing team run rate per over

In the event of a team being all out in less than its full quota of overs, the calculation of its team run rate is based on the full quota of overs to which they would have been entitled and not on the number of overs in which they were dismissed.


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In matches where play is delayed or interrupted, and the match becomes less than a 50 over per team match, the team run rates will be calculated as follows:

a) The team run rate for the team batting second will be the rate achieved in its innings based on the number of overs it actually receives.

b) The team run rate for the team batting first will be that which was achieved from the same number of highest scoring overs, as the number of overs bowled to the team batting second

(Refer Rule 17) “Target Score” of Limited Over Match Playing Conditions), Page 40.

3.3 The Result

a) the winner of the final shall be determined according to Rule 17 “The Result” of the Limited Over Match Playing Conditions ( Refer to page 40 of this Handbook)

b) if “No Result” is achieved in a final, joint winners will be declared.

c) For the determination of the final result, no reference will be made to preliminary round results, wins or run rates.

3.4 Determination of Venue

The right to host the final shall be determined by the NSWCCA Committee of Management.


The CCNSW Umpires Sub-Committee will appoint Umpires to officiate in the Country Championships.

It is expected that all such umpires will have been re-examined on the Laws of Cricket 2000 Code 4th Edition – 2010.

Note: All members shall be full members of the NSW Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association.

5. REFEREE The Competition Sub-Committee shall appoint a Referee for the duration of the Country Championship Competition. At the completion of play on days one and two of the Country Championship the Referee will consider any reports lodged for alleged breaches of the NSWCA Code of Behaviour. The Referee may suspend the reported person/s for all or part of the remainder of the Country Championship if in his/her opinion the nature of the alleged breach of the Code of Conduct contained in the report warrants such action. The Code of Conduct Commissioner will take into account any suspension imposed by the Referee when considering the report.


COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP For the Final Match to determine the winner of the Country Championship the Referee will meet with the Umpires and Captains, prior to the commencement of the match, to secure uniform interpretation of these playing conditions, and to adjudicate, if necessary, should there be any dispute. The Referee will adjudicate on any dispute that may arise in the Final Match to determine the winner of the Country Championship. In doing so the Referee shall consult with the Umpires concerned. The Referee’s decision will be final and communicated to the teams involved as soon as possible.






6. SCORERS

The Zone Host Authority is requested to ensure that competent scorers are available for all fixtures. Scorers are asked to ensure that both correct Christian and Surnames are used, and that the names of twelfth men, umpires and captains are recorded. Similarly the need for accuracy in recording sundries is stressed.

7. SELECTION OF NSW COUNTRY TEAM

The NSW Country team, to participate in the Australian Country Cricket Championship, shall be selected by the NSWCCA Selectors, following the final round of the Country Championship.

8. DISPUTED SCORES AND DISPUTES

8.1 Disputed Scores

In the event of a dispute as to the scores in the Final, and notwithstanding the rights of the Umpires to act in accordance with the Laws of Cricket – 3.15 (Correctness of Scores) and


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Law 21.8 (Correctness of Results), the team managers shall, at the conclusion of the days play, hand the scorebooks to the Official Umpires. The Umpires in turn shall promptly provide the scorebooks to the Referee whom, in consultation with the umpires where necessary, rules on the correctness of the scores and the result of the match.

The Referee’s decision shall be final and communicated to the team managers.

8.2 Disputes

Any team desiring adjudication on any dispute, which may arise in any match, shall immediately provide a clear written statement of the matter in dispute, signed by the team manager, to the Referee for consideration.

The Referee’s decision shall be final and communicated to the team manager.

8.3 Right of Appeal

Where it is necessary for the Referee to resolve a dispute of any nature, the competition shall proceed in accordance with the Referee’s decision.

Team managers shall have a right of appeal. Any such appeal must be submitted to the NSWCCA Executive Officer in writing, providing full details of the dispute, the Referee’s decision and the date it was received, within 72 hours of receiving the Referee’s decision.

The NSWCCA Executive Officer shall refer the appeal to the Judiciary/Protests and Disputes Sub-Committee of the NSWCCA Committee of Management, who shall adjudicate at their discretion

9. ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS

Any player possessing the qualifications to play in any competition under the jurisdiction, of the NSWCCA, shall be eligible to participate in this competition.

10. COLOURED CLOTHING

a) Coloured clothing and equipment may be worn by the competing teams with the prior approval of the NSWCCA Committee of Management.

b) Team and/or sponsors logos may be worn on 1 (one) shirt pocket and 1 (one) shirt sleeve.

11. SCORESHEETS, REPORTS AND TEAM LISTS

11.1 Scoresheets, Match Reports and Captains Reports

Within 72 hours of the completion of each group of preliminary matches, and the final, the Host Zone Administrator shall forward to the NSWCCA Country Cricket Coordinator the following documents, relating to each match:

i) Completed scoresheets ii) Match report from each Umpire (standard form provided)

iii) Report from each Captain relating to Umpires’ performances and ground conditions (standard form provided)


COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP 11.2 Team Lists It is essential that all competing authorities return to the NSWCCA Country Cricket Coordinator, within 72 hours of the completion of the carnival, the standard form showing the names, addresses, date of birth and telephone numbers of all players in each fixture, together with an indication as to the type of player.

This information enables late replacements to be made to teams expeditiously, and with a minimum of inconvenience to players, and the NSWCCA Country Cricket Coordinator.

The NSWCCA Country Cricket Coordinator shall provide a standard form to all competing authorities prior to each carnival.

12. FINANCIAL ALLOCATIONS AND RETURNS

12.1 Financial Allocations

Separate instructions are provided to the relevant Zone Administrator for each group carnival and final.

12.2 Financial Returns

The standard return form for use in respect of all carnivals, etc, in this program, showing how the financial allocation was spent, is also provided.

The return, clearly indicating all sources of income and expenditure, MUST be completed by all Host Authorities, and returned to the NSWCCA Country Cricket Coordinator within 30 days of the completion of each Zone carnival/trial.

13. ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

13.1 Accommodation

Visiting authorities should liaise with the relevant Host Authorities, and vice versa, regarding accommodation requirements. In a bid to reduce costs, it is suggested that where satisfactory long standing arrangements do not exist, Host Authorities obtain quotations for accommodation, having regard to the tariff, overall suitability and location.

Note: accommodation should be provided for players, team manager and, coach and bus driver.

13.2 Catering

This area of expenditure must be closely controlled. All possible steps should be taken by Host Authorities to ensure costs are kept at a reasonable level.

The standard and type of luncheon provided, such as clubs, hotels, etc in preference to on ground catering, needs to closely monitored, having regard to the considerable savings that can be effected by the latter method. Similarly, the number of free meals supplied to other than players, umpires, scores, managers, selectors, etc, should be kept to an absolute minimum.

14. EMERGENCY RULINGS

The NSWCCA Committee of Management shall have power to decide all questions arising out of the competition matches, not provided for in these rules.


COUNTRY COLTS

General Information

1. SELECTION PROCEDURES

a) Zone Trials

The various Council teams competing in the Zone Trials are to be chosen solely by the Zone Selection Committee.

b) Country Colts Carnival

The NSW Country Colts team to play High Performance Youth XI will be chosen at the conclusion of the Country Colts Carnival by the members of the Country Selection Committee.

2. ZONE CARNIVALS AND COMBINED ZONES CARNIVALS

2.1 Program of Matches

The Program of all Country Colts matches for the current season can be found elsewhere in this Handbook.

2.2 Playing Conditions

a) The “playing conditions” for all Zone and Country Colts Carnival matches are documented elsewhere in this Handbook, under the heading:-

Country Championship & Country Colts Limited Over Match Playing Conditions (Refer pages 31 - 45)

b) these “playing conditions” do not apply to the NSW Country Colts v High Performance Youth XI match. This match is NOT LIMITED OVERS and is played under “normal conditions”

3. NSW COUNTRY COLTS V High Performance YOUTH XI

3.1 General

This match is a 2 (two) day and 1 (one) day fixture. It will be played under “normal conditions”. The Laws of Cricket 2000 Code 4th Edition will apply.

The venue and conduct of the match are arranged by the NSWCA.

3.2 Country Player Accommodation, Travel & Meal Allowance

a) Accommodation

Accommodation will be provided for all Country players and manager at an appropriate facility for the duration of the match.

b) Meal Allowance

An appropriate evening meal allowance will be paid for the duration of the match


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c) Travel

Players will be required to make their own travel arrangements to Sydney and return for which an appropriate allowance will be paid, only to the person providing a motor vehicle used for this purpose. Players travelling by air, bus or rail will be reimbursed on the basis of the economy class fare.

4. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

5.1 Players Age Limit

All players engaged in this program must be under 21 (twenty–one) years of age, as at midnight on 01 September of the cricket season in question.

5.2 Appointment of Managers and Coaches

a) It is recommended that each Zone Authority appoint a manager and coach for its representative team.

b) The CCNSW Committee of Management shall appoint the following:-

i) A Coach for the CCNSW Country Colts team. ii) A Manager for the CCNSW Country Colts team.

5.3 Appointment of Umpires

The CCNSW Umpires Sub-Committee will appoint Umpires to officiate in the Country Colts Carnival.

It is expected that all such umpires will have been re-examined on the Laws of Cricket 2000 Code 4th Edition.

Note: All members shall be full members of the NSW Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association.

5.4 Referee

The Competition Sub-Committee shall appoint a Referee for the duration of the Country Colts Competition. At the completion of play on days one and two of the Country Colts the Referee will consider any reports lodged for alleged breaches of the NSWCA Code of Behaviour. The Referee may suspend the reported person/s for all or part of the remainder of the Country Colts if in his/her opinion the nature of the alleged breach of the Code of Conduct contained in the report warrants such action. The Code of Conduct Commissioner will take into account any suspension imposed by the Referee when considering the report.


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For the Final Match to determine the winner of the Country Colts the Referee will meet with the Umpires and Captains, prior to the commencement of the match, to secure uniform interpretation of these playing conditions, and to adjudicate, if necessary, should there be any dispute.

The Referee will adjudicate on any dispute that may arise in the Final Match to determine the winner of the Country Colts. In doing so the Referee shall consult with the Umpires concerned. The Referee’s decision will be final and communicated to the teams involved as soon as possible.






5.5 Scorers

The Zone Host Authority is requested to ensure that competent scorers are available for all fixtures.

Scorers are asked to ensure that both correct Christian and surnames are used, and that the names of twelfth men, umpires and captains are recorded. Similarly the need for accuracy in recording sundries is stressed.

5.6 Disputed Scores and Disputes

5.6.1 Disputed Scores

In the event of a dispute as to the scores in the Final, and notwithstanding the rights of the Umpires to act in accordance with the Laws of Cricket – 3.15 (Correctness of Scores) and Law 21.8 (Correctness of Results), the team managers shall, at the conclusion of the days play, hand the scorebooks to the Official Umpires. The Umpires in turn shall promptly provide the scorebooks to the Referee whom, in consultation with the umpires where necessary, rules on the correctness of the scores and the result of the match.


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The Referee’s decision shall be final and communicated to the team managers. 5.6.2 Disputes

Any team desiring adjudication on any dispute, which may arise in any match, shall immediately provide a clear written statement of the matter in dispute, signed by the team manager, to the Referee for consideration.

The Referee’s decision shall be final and communicated to the team manager.

5.6.3 Right of Appeal

Where it is necessary for the Referee to resolve a dispute of any nature, the competition shall proceed in accordance with the Referee’s decision.

Team managers shall have a right of appeal. Any such appeal must be submitted to the NSWCCA Executive Officer in writing, providing full details of the dispute, the Referee’s decision and the date it was received, within 72 hours of receiving the Referee’s decision.

The NSWCCA Executive Officer shall refer the appeal to the Judiciary/Protests and Disputes Sub-Committee of the NSWCCA Committee of Management, who shall adjudicate at their discretion

5.7 Scoresheets, Reports and Team Lists

a) Scoresheets, Match Reports and Captains Reports

Within 72 hours of the completion of each group of preliminary matches, and the final, the Host Zone Administrator shall forward to the NSWCCA Country Cricket Coordinator the following documents, relating to each match: -

(i) Completed scoresheets (ii) Match report from each Umpire (standard form provided)

(iii) Report from each Captain relating to Umpires’ performances and ground conditions (standard form provided)

b) Team Lists

It is essential that all competing authorities return to the NSWCCA Country Cricket Coordinator, within 72 hours of the completion of the carnival, the standard form showing the names, addresses, date of birth and telephone numbers of all players in each fixture, together with an indication as to the type of player.

This information enables late replacements to be made to teams expeditiously, and with a minimum of inconvenience to players, and the NSWCCA Country Cricket Coordinator.

The NSWCCA Country Cricket Coordinator shall provide a standard form to all competing authorities prior to each carnival.


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5.8 Financial Allocations and Returns

a) Financial Allocations Separate instructions are provided to the relevant Zone Administrator for each group carnival and final.

b) Financial Returns

The standard return form for use in respect of all carnivals, etc, in this program, showing how the financial allocation was spent, is also provided. The return, clearly indicating all sources of income and expenditure, MUST be completed by all Host Authorities, and returned to the NSWCCA Country Cricket Coordinator within 30 days of the completion of each Zone carnival/trial.

5.9 Accommodation and Catering

a) Accommodation

Visiting authorities should liaise with the relevant Host Authorities, and vice versa, regarding accommodation requirements. In a bid to reduce costs, it is suggested that where satisfactory long-standing arrangements do not exist, Host Authorities obtain quotations for accommodation, having regard to the tariff, overall suitability and location.

Note: accommodation should be provided for players (12), team manager, coach and a bus driver (maximum 15 persons). Any additional officials attending will be at individual Zones / Associations expense.

b) Catering

This area of expenditure must be closely controlled. All possible steps should be taken by Host Authorities to ensure costs are kept at a reasonable level.

The standard and type of luncheon provided, such as clubs, hotels, etc in preference to on ground catering, needs to closely monitored, having regard to the considerable savings that can be affected by the later method. Similarly, the number of free meals supplied to other than players, umpires, scores, managers, selectors, etc, should be kept to an absolute minimum.

5.10 Advice to Players Regarding Selection in Later Teams

Pro-forma advice forms to be handed to players following their selection in the NSW Country Colts team.

5.11 Synthetic Surfaces

In the event that the turf pitches are unplayable for any reason, synthetic pitches should, wherever possible, be available as an alternative.

To cover the possibility of matches being transferred to synthetic surfaces, selected players should be advised to pack rubber soled shoes.

5.12 Emergency Rulings The NSWCCA Committee of Management shall have power to decide all questions arising out of the competition matches, not provided for in these rules.

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