MNSCL Rules
SEASON 2011
1. The objective of the League will be for competing teams to gain the
highest average points score. The League competition shall operate on a
points system as follows:-
a. The winning team shall receive 16 points plus 1 point for every 2
wickets taken.
b. The losing team shall receive 1 batting point for every 25 runs
scored with a maximum of 6 batting points.
c. The losing team shall receive 1 bowling point for every 2 wickets
taken
d. In the event of a tied match where both sides have scored the same
number of runs then each side shall be awarded 5 points and in addition
1 batting point for every 25 runs which that side had scored with a
maximum of 6 batting points and 1 bowling point for every 2 wickets
which that side had taken.
e. The total number of points scored shall be divided by the number of
matches completed to produce an average points score.
f. In the event of teams having an equal points average at the end of
the season, then the team that has gained the highest number of points
shall finish in the higher position in the Division.
2. League games shall be limited to 40 six-ball overs on each innings
and no bowler may bowl more than 10 overs in that innings. In the event
of the commencement of play being delayed by the weather, the number of
overs may be reduced by the mutual consent of the captains. A minimum
of 20 overs per innings must be played to constitute a result. In the
event of a reduced overs match, no bowler may bowl more than 25% of the
available overs rounded up to the next highest number. A match that has
been cancelled or started and then stopped due to the weather shall be
classed as a void match.
3. The toss shall take place at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled
start of play. If one team fails to comply it shall forfeit the toss
and the other team will have the choice of whether to bat or bowl.
4. Any team failing to field a side in League competition will be
deducted 10 points and they shall be deemed to have lost the match. The
opposition shall be awarded 21 points and shall be deemed to have won
the match.
5. Any team failing to field a side in three League matches in any one
season shall be eliminated from the League. The records of all fixtures
already completed by the team shall be deleted.
6. Upon joining the League each team is to pay a refundable deposit of
£50.00 by March 31st of the forthcoming season. Any team
failing
to fulfil a fixture without notifying the opposition before 10pm of the
evening before the match shall be liable to a £25.00 minimum
penalty, as a contribution towards the cost of the teas. If other
expenses have been incurred, eg hire of pitch, these may also be
claimed. This penalty will be deducted from the deposit. This penalty
will be payable to their opponents and will only be made following an
application, within 14 days of the fixture, to the Treasurer, whose
decision shall be final. Any team incurring this or any other penalty
will restore the deposit back to the full amount by March 31st of the
following season. Any team withdrawing from the league during the
season shall forfeit their deposit. Any team withdrawing from the
league at the end of the season shall have their deposit refunded.
7. The annual subscription fee to the League shall be £40 per
team. Failure to pay the fee, and any deposit, without prior
arrangement, before March 31st shall incur a penalty of £10.
8. There may be more than one team per club but these must not play in
the same division. No club shall field more than one team in cup
competitions.
9. All official protests must be submitted in writing to the League
Secretary within 14 days of the match.
10. No player may play for more than one club in any one season or
competition. A transfer of a player can only be achieved by the written
agreement of the clubs concerned who will then register the transfer
with the Secretary.
11. REPORTING
a. Reporting the Results of League Matches
The home side in all League matches must telephone the appropriate
Divisional Secretary before 9.30pm on the day of the match. Failure
will mean the deduction of 10 points.
b. Reporting the Results of Cup Matches
The winning side in all cup competitions must telephone the Fixture
Secretary before 9.30pm on the day of the match. Failure would mean a
£10 fine, deducted from the deposit.
c. Reporting Cancelled or Abandoned Matches
LEAGUE MATCHES
The home side must inform the appropriate Divisional Secretary of any
cancellations or abandonments before 9.30pm on the day of the match.
Failure will mean a deduction of 10 points.
CUP MATCHES
If a cup match is cancelled, then it is the responsibility of the home
side to inform the Fixture Secretary before 9.30pm on the day of the
fixture. Failure will mean a £10 fine to be deducted from the
deposit.
12. A team
that fails to fulfil any cup fixture will be fined £10.
13. League fixtures may not be re-arranged.
14. All League games are to
be played with a standard ball supplied by the home club as chosen by
the AGM. Clubs that do not comply with this Rule will be deducted 5
points. In Shield Premier Division matches a new ball shall be used at
the start of each innings. Each team is to provide a new ball.
15. In the Shield Premier Division, umpires appointed by the Norfolk
Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association shall officiate. The cost is to
be shared equally by the two clubs participating in each match. If the
match is cancelled for any reason, it is the responsibility of the home
club to inform the umpires. Failure to do so will require the home club
to pay the fees of both umpires.
16. In all League and Cup matches, the home team is to be responsible
for the cost of all teas and refreshments during the match. This shall
be unless a previous arrangement has been reached between the opposing
captains, prior to the toss.
17. All matches shall commence at 2.00 pm except as follows:- a. Last
two Sundays in August when matches will commence at 1.30 pm. b. Matches
played in April and September will commence at 1.00 pm. c. The
commencement time for any match may be altered by the consent of the
captains and with the agreement of the Fixture Secretary.
18. Knockout Cup competitions may be organised by the Fixture Secretary
on the direction of the Executive Committee and shall be limited to
affiliated clubs. The exception to this will be an Open Midweek
Knockout Cup Competition.
19. Sunday Knockout Cup matches shall be limited to 40 six-ball overs
and no bowler is to bowl more than 8 overs.
20. In Sunday Knockout Cup matches, the team drawn first shall have
home advantage and is to supply a new ball as approved by the League.
21. In the event of a Sunday Knockout Cup match being cancelled due to
rain, then the home team must offer the opposition the choice of two
midweek dates to play a 20 over fixture. (Bowlers shall be limited to a
maximum of 4 overs). Failure to do this will result in the elimination
of the home team. The away side must accept one of the two dates
proposed. Failure to do this will result in the elimination of the away
team. The fixture must be completed at least 5 days before the date of
the next round. If no clear winner has emerged then the Fixture
Secretary's decision shall be final.
22. A team withdrawing from the Challenge Cup Competition will not be
eligible to compete in the Broke Cup competition in that season.
23. Open Midweek Cup Competitions shall have 16 eight ball overs per
innings and no bowler is to bowl more than four overs.
24 a. All finals will be played on neutral grounds and umpires for
these matches will be appointed and paid for by the Executive
Committee.
b. The Executive Committee shall also appoint umpires for
all semi-finals. The cost will be the equal responsibility of the
participating teams.
c. The Executive Committee reserves the right to
appoint umpires for any match which it deems necessary. The cost will
be the equal responsibility of the participating teams.
25. In the event of the scores being level in Cup competitions, the
side which has lost the fewest wickets shall be deemed the winners. In
the event of the fall of wickets being equal then the team that has the
superior run rate shall be deemed the winners. In the event of the run
rates being equal then a second innings will, if practical, be played
with the number of overs to be agreed by the opposing captains. In the
event of the scores still being equal then the deciding factors shall
apply as in the first innings. If this still fails to produce a result
then any agreed number of bowlers from each team shall alternately bowl
one ball at a full wicket. Each team shall bowl a minimum of 6 balls
each and the team that breaks the wicket most often shall be deemed the
winners.
26. All trophies must be returned to the Secretary by July 31st of the
following season.
27. Every team must submit a set of statistics (with at least their top
batting and bowling details) to the Secretary each year, by the end of
October.
28. All clubs must attend the AGM. Failure to attend will incur a
£10 fine.
29. All teams competing in any competition administered by the League
shall be subject to the Disciplinary Code of the Norfolk Cricket Board.
Any disciplinary issues will be referred to the Norfolk Cricket Board.
30. Any point not mentioned in the foregoing Rules shall be governed by
the LAWS OF CRICKET.
31. The Chairman, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, in consultation
with the Executive Committee, if time permits, shall have the power to
amend any Rule where such a decision will facilitate the smooth running
of the League or Knockout Cup competitions. |
