1. The Umpire’s fee is £60 and must be paid before the start of the game £30 each Team.
2. If an umpire turns up at a game and the game is called off without a ball being played then the teams have to pay £40 (£20 each Team).
3. The Umpire’s decision is final at all times.
4.Ground Fees will be shared (as we have no home and away concept)
5. New balls will be used at the start of each innings for all games, If the ball is lost in the first 4 overs then a new ball will be provided by the fielding side and spare balls for any further losses of ball.
6.The Umpire will be given 2 New Balls and 2 used match balls by the fielding side at the start of each fielding innings.
7.It is the responsibility of the fielding side to provide the balls. These balls will be used in the event of the new balls being lost or unusable after the first 4 Overs; the used balls can be any ball as long as its condition is acceptable. Umpire has the final say on which ball is used.
8.The First 8 Overs will be Power Play. 2 Players outside the 30 Yard circle
9.Games will start at 1.30pm unless delayed due to bad weather, or other ground/player issues;
10.Toss will be held at 1:15 PM with a minimum of seven players per team present. Any team that fails to meet the minimum player requirement will forfeit toss.
11.Each team must provide the Umpire with a team sheet of the players playing in the game regardless of players arriving late. This needs to be done before the toss takes place. Both Captains have the right to check website.
12.The umpire and the opposing captain must be notified of any player(s) who may arrive late. Once the team sheet has been handed to the umpire, the players cannot be substituted. The time limit for late arrivals is one hour from the commencement of the game.
13.Unregistered players will be permitted to field as long as they wear matching attire to the team. However, they will not be allowed to bat or bowl.
14.Player(s) arriving after the cut-off time can only participate as a substitute player cannot bat or bowl.
15.Players who arrive late are not permitted to bowl or bat until they have been on the field of play for a minimum of the overs they have missed. For instance, if a player is 10 overs late, they cannot bat or bowl for at least 10 overs. The start of play is indicated when the umpire allows the players to take to the field.
16.Upon arrival, late players must inform their captain. The captain must then inform the umpire that the player has arrived and entered the field of play.
17.A game cannot commence if a team is found to be short of a minimum of seven players. For every four minutes lost due to player shortages, one additional over will be deducted from the offending team.
18.The commencement time for the game will be 1.30pm (minimum 7 players). Any team that fails to meet the minimum required player count at that time (regardless of inclement weather or the game’s postponement due to such conditions) will be forfeited the match and liable for the full fee incurred for the umpire and ground hire.
19.Twenty points will be deducted from the offending team where a game does not start, a fine of £50.00 will be imposed, and the opposition will be awarded 20 points.
20.If a team is unable to fulfil a fixture for any reason, then they will be responsible for the costs of the ground and the umpires’ fees and/ or any other charges that may be applicable;
21.All games are 40 Overs per innings, unless bad weather disrupts play; (2hrs mins per innings)
22.A maximum of 8 Overs per bowler will be allowed per game;
23.New balls will be used at the start of each innings for all games;
24.All games in the 40-Over games will have a 30 yard circle. 9 PLAYERS will be inside the 30 Yard circle for the first 8 OVERS Power Play. Then 4 players (excluding the bowler and the wicket keeper) will be in the circle at all times during the match after the Power Play, otherwise a “no ball” decision will be given;
25.Both Teams are responsible for the stumps, bails, discs, and boundary markers;
26.There will be a break of 25 minutes after completion of first innings;
27.All legside deliveries will be recorded as wide.
28.Players must wear the appropriate attire provided by the league. Failure to do so will result in their disqualification from play.
29.If a game is not commenced by 4:00 PM due to inclement weather, it will be declared abandoned, and the points will be shared. Conversely, if the game commences promptly at 4:00 PM, it will be played to a maximum of twenty overs each.
30.If inclement weather causes the cancellation of any scheduled play by 4:00 p.m., the game will be abandoned and the points will be shared between the participating teams.
31.The maximum permissible time for all 40 overs (per innings) is approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, which corresponds to 4:10pm (4 minutes per over). An additional 15 minutes will be accommodated for various reasons, resulting in a cut-off time of 4:25 p.m.
32.All first innings must be finished by 4.25pm (the “cut-off” time, the innings will close at 4.25pm), if no delays in 1st innings.
33.The second innings MUST start at 4.50pm (or 25 minutes after the completion of their first innings if finished before 4.25pm); or earlier if both teams agree to have a shorter break.
34.For games commencing at 1:30 p.m.,
35. In the event that 40 overs are not bowled by 4:25 p.m., the team batting first will be permitted to bat until 4:35 p.m. to complete their innings. The second innings should commence no later than 4:50 p.m. with a reduced break time. The team will only face the number of overs they bowled at the end of 4:25 p.m. These times must be adhered to regardless of whether an official umpire is present. Any team that does not abide by this rule in any manner will be subject to penalties.
36. Any team deliberately wasting time to gain an advantage will be penalised. (5 Points will be deducted from the offending Team).
37. The Umpire’s decision will be final (the Umpire will take into account any injuries or any extreme circumstances); No Saliva will be used on the Ball, the umpire will Warn the Team on the first incident, on the second incident 5 penalty runs will be deducted. On the 3rd incident the offender will be removed from the whole match
38.Any team deliberately abusing the rules will be penalised. Penalties may consist of fines, losing points accrued in that game, and a deduction of 20 points. The leagues’ decision will be final.
39.Each team must provide a scorer. If a team fails to provide a scorer, the opposing team’s score will be the one that the umpire will scrutinise and agree upon.
40.All No Balls are a Free Hit.
41.A No Ball will be awarded if more than five players are positioned on the legside.
42.One ball over shoulder height is permitted in an over. A no-ball will be called if more than one ball is bowled in any over.
43. In the event of inclement weather affecting play, a game of Twenty Overs will be conducted, with the net run rate serving as the determining factor for the outcome. For instance, if the team batting first scores 200 runs in 40 Overs, their net run rate will be 5. Conversely, the team batting second will need to achieve a net run rate of 5 or more after the 20th Over or any subsequent Over that the game is reduced to. In essence, the batting team must accumulate a net run rate of 5 or more after the 20th Over to secure victory. Similarly, the fielding team must maintain a net run rate below 5 per Over to secure the win. If the game is reduced to 30 Overs, 20 Overs will still constitute a game. In all cases, 20 Overs will be played in the event of rain-affected or reduced games.
44.For a 40 Overs match a result can only be achieved if a minimum of 20 Overs are bowled or if the score is reached earlier.
45. In the event that a match is called off due to inclement weather, the league will promptly notify both captains by 11:30 AM. This notification will ensure that the umpires are also apprised of the situation.
46.The umpire will determine whether the ground is suitable for play after 1:30 p.m. This decision is final and binding. The game may be suspended by the umpire or the groundsman if he deems the ground unfit for play by 4 pm
47. Player registration must be completed by 6 pm on Thursday to enable participation on Sunday.
48. Player Registration end date 6pm 6th June.
49. Umpires will collect ground fees
50. Any disciplinary issues will be reported by umpires and the offending players and Both captains must attend the disciplinary hearing.
51. 20 points for a win,draw or abandonment 10 points each. No points for a loss.
52. The result must be reported by both captains before they depart the ground via a text message to 07854905524. A sample text message will be sent to the captains’ group.
53. Kindly refrain from making unnecessary phone calls, as all umpires will be overseeing the games and are capable of resolving any issues that may arise.
