Nelson Cricket Conditions and Rules
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GENERAL Senior grade Only.
Except as specifically provided for hereafter, the MCC Laws of Cricket (2000 Code – 4th edition; May 2010) and the New Zealand Cricket Playing Conditions for the current season shall apply in all matches conducted under the jurisdiction of the Nelson Cricket Association (“NCA”).
1. Ground requirements
Captains (or their deputies) shall toss for choice of innings on the field of play, not earlier than 30 minutes or later than 15 minutes before the scheduled (or rescheduled) start of play.
Note: with the obvious exception of unfit conditions, where the start of any match is delayed through the fault of either team the time so lost shall be made up at the end of that day’s play if so desired by the non-offending team. The amount of time lost shall be agreed with and confirmed by the umpires before play commences.
4. Cricket balls
Senior and Second grade matches 4 piece 156 grm
All other grades one-day matches 2 piece 156 grm
College grade – senior grade 2 piece 156 grm
College grade – junior grade 2 piece 142 grm
Women’s matches 2 piece 142 grm
Intermediate and primary grades 2 piece 142 grm
Kookaburra balls only to be used in senior to college grades.
Red King in Primary and Intermediate grades.
5. Fitness for play
6. The preamble, the spirit of cricket and captains’ responsibilities
(b) to advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing; or
(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.
The “Code of Conduct” as defined in the New Zealand Cricket Playing Conditions for the current season, together with any other existing Laws of the game that may also be applicable, shall apply in all grades of cricket under the jurisdiction of the NCA.
8. Promotion / relegation match
At the end of the regular season a promotion/relegation match may be played between the team finishing last in a grade and the winning team in the grade immediately below, if the winning team (“the challenger”) so wishes.
The match shall be played under the playing conditions applicable for fixtures in the higher grade. In the case of two-day matches the winner may be decided on a first innings result if no outright result is obtained.
If the club of a winning Senior Reserve grade team (currently “Second grade”) is already represented in the Senior competition there shall be no promotion/relegation match.
9. Penalty runs
In the absence of official umpires the awarding of five (5) penalty runs will be restricted to laws 41.2,Illegally Fielding The Ball and 41.3, Ball Striking Fielding Team’s Helmet.
10. Results
Results for fixtures in all grades must be notified to the NCA no later than the first Wednesday following the completion of the match.
To:
Nelson Cricket Association
P O Box593
Nelson 7040
Telephone: (03) 548 2204
Email: [email protected]
Note: No points will be awarded until result sheets and, where required, umpires reports have been received by the NCA (refer also Playing Condition 2E).
11. Clothing
All Senior two-day matches must be played in conventional cricketing whites. Any deviation from playing attire that fits this description must receive prior approval from the NCA Management Committee before the club concerned may wear such clothing in a Senior two-day match.
In circumstances where it is clear that clubs do not comply with this rule the umpires shall be empowered to take such measures as they deem appropriate.
For all other grades and all other forms of cricket teams are required to exercise common sense in choosing their playing attire. If there is any doubt as to the suitability of playing attire then clubs are expected to bring the matter to the attention of the NCA for a ruling.
In the event of any dispute the NCA Management Committee has the power to make a final ruling on team clothing. If such a ruling deems clothing to be inappropriate and the clothing is subsequently worn in a competition match, the offending team will forfeit any points it earns in that match.
In senior one day and Twenty20 competitions all players must wear coloured clothing which accords with the recognised uniform of the club they represent. This rule also extends to batsmen wearing coloured pads as white balls will be used. In the event of any dispute regarding the suitability of clothing or pads in such fixtures, the official umpires shall be empowered to make any ruling they consider best reflects the intent underpinning the relevant playing conditions.
12. Duckworth Lewis.
For Senior one day and twenty/20 games Duckworth Lewis tables will be used. A sheet of tables will be provided by NCA for 50 over games and 20/20 games. Both Captains to do the calculations and agree then get the umpires to check the calculation.
13. Alcohol.
No alcohol shall be permitted on council grounds as per TDC and NCC by laws.
No alcohol will be consumed during hours of play by cricket teams in any grade of NCA competitions.
14. Senior two-day championship matches
1. Hours of play
1st session 11.00am to 1.30pm (2hr 30m) (lunch)
2nd session 2pm to 4.10pm (2hr 10m) (tea)
3rd session 4.25pm to 6.35pm (2hr 10m)
A. Where an innings is concluded within 15 minutes of a scheduled interval the interval shall be taken immediately. The interval shall also include the 10 minutes provided for in the rules for a change of innings.
B. If at the time of any scheduled break between sessions there is one wicket to fall in an innings, the umpires shall allow play to continue for a period not exceeding 15 minutes or until such time as the innings is concluded, whichever is the earlier.
C. No play on day one of scheduled fixtures: if no play is possible on the first day of a match then day two of the fixture shall be limited to a contest for first innings points only – ie teams shall be limited to one innings each, and no outright points will be available. There is no limit to the amount of time or overs that a team may bat, and normal competition rules shall continue to apply in every other respect (including relevant bonus points).
D. Ordinarily no Senior club game will be scheduled to be played on a Sunday. The only exceptions to this rule will be the grand final of the two-day championship and any other competition final where Sunday play is deemed appropriate by the NCA Management Committee.
2. Overs per day
In senior two-day matches play on each day shall continue until the completion of a minimum of 110 overs or until such time as the scheduled cessation time is reached, whichever is the later.
Three overs shall be deducted for each change of innings, unless the change coincides with a scheduled interval between sessions of play.
If play is suspended, the minimum number of overs to be bowled for the remainder of the day shall be calculated on whichever of the following two bases produces the greater number of overs. Either:
(a) One over for each 3.75 minutes of playing time remaining from the revised commencement time to the scheduled time for the close of play; or
(b) The minimum number of overs agreed for the day, less the number of overs already bowled and less any allowances for the suspension of play.
Note: where an innings ends during the course of an over, the partially concluded over shall count as one full over. Where play is suspended during an over, that over must be completed when play resumes and is in addition to the minimum number of overs to be completed.
15. Over rates
For the allotted overs to be bowled within the standard hours of play teams are required to average 16 overs per hour in the field over the course of a full day’s play. The same principle applies to situations where the time available for play is reduced for any allowable reason on a pro-rata basis.
In order to achieve the required over rate umpires and captains are expected to work together to manage the situation in a common sense manner. A “common sense manner” means that all persons will base their views on a reasonable interpretation of all the relevant circumstances affecting over rates on any given day.
If, however, the umpires consider that any member or members of a fielding or batting side is acting in a way that deliberately frustrates the attempts of the umpires and the opposition to progress the match at a reasonable rate, then the umpires shall take steps to ensure the offending side is aware of the specific nature of their concerns.
If the umpires continue to be of the opinion that their concerns are not being adequately addressed then they shall issue a formal warning to the captain of the offending team, placing that person on notice that failure by him to take reasonable steps to rectify the situation will result in the captain and any other player or person being placed on report for conduct contrary to the rules or prejudicial to the interests of cricket.
Only one warning is to be given by the umpires. If they consider that the captain of the offending team or any person under his control has subsequently failed to take steps reasonably required of them then the umpires shall inform the captain and any other affected person of their intention to cite them for misconduct.
In every situation where the umpires invoke their powers under this rule it is considered appropriate that the captain of the offending team will be the primary person to be cited for misconduct. If, however, the umpires consider other persons to be materially culpable then those persons shall also be cited for misconduct.
Where any person is cited for misconduct under this rule the umpires will be required to compile a comprehensive written report pursuant to Rules 6 and 7 of the NCA Playing Conditions for consideration by the Management Committee under the relevant By-Laws.
16. Last hour of the match
A minimum of 16 overs shall be completed in the last hour of a match (subject to conforming with requirements to complete the minimum allotted overs for the day).
Where 16 overs or less remain to be bowled at 5.35pm the last hour shall commence at 5.35pm. Play is to continue until 6.35pm or until the required overs have been completed, whichever is the later, unless all umpires and captains agree otherwise.
If more than 16 overs remain to be bowled at 5.35pm, play shall continue until the point where 16 overs remain to be bowled for the day. The last hour of the match shall apply from that time.
Except where all umpires and captains agree otherwise, play shall continue until the 16 overs have been completed or until one hour has elapsed, whichever is the later. In both instances all persons should be aware that it is possible for more than 16 overs to be bowled before the cessation time under this rule has been reached.
17. Overs per innings
There shall be no limit on the number of overs to be bowled in the first innings of either team.
Similarly, there shall be no restriction on the number of overs that a team may bat in any innings of a match. However, bonus points will no longer be available to a batting team once it has completed 80 overs in its first innings.
18. Points
Competition points shall be awarded for each match as follows:
Outright win 10 additional
First innings win 5
No first innings result 3 each
Abandoned match 3 each
Outright loss with first innings lead 5
Tie on first innings 5
Tie on first innings but outright win 15
Outright tie 3 each
Win by default 21
First innings lead on first day 3
Team defaulting -12
Bonus points (first innings only):
Batting: 3 points available, as follows – 1st at 250 runs, 2nd at 300 runs, 3rd at 350 runs (all within 80 overs).
Bowling: 3 points available, as follows – 1st at 5 wickets, 2nd at 7 wickets, 3rd at 9 wickets (no restriction on overs).
Maximum points available per game: 24.
First day washout: refer Playing Condition 1C.
Defaults
Any team defaulting a match shall forfeit 12 competition points. The defaulting team shall also forfeit any points it may have earned in the match it defaults, including bonus points. Under Rule 2(D) of the General Playing Conditions the defaulting team shall also be liable for any reasonable travel costs incurred by the winning team.
A team winning by default shall be awarded Maximum 21 points.
19. Substitution of players
Any number of replacements may be made for the second day of a match. The player being replaced and his replacement shall be bona fide members of the club using them as a replacement player. The replacement player shall have full playing rights. However, both players may not bat in the same innings.
Where there is an unresolved dispute as to whether a replacement player is a bona fide member of the relevant club, then the replacement player shall be allowed to participate to the full extent provided for in these playing conditions. However, at all times the onus of proof will be on the club fielding the player and they may be required to verify that person’s eligibility to the Management Committee.
Any player substituting in a Second grade match or lower, who is himself substituting for a player required as a replacement at a higher level, shall have full playing rights.
In addition any player may be replaced due to exceptional circumstances such as family bereavement, injury or illness outside of each day’s playing hours. Law 2.4 specifically provides for this. See also Playing Condition 2: “Notification of teams”.
20. Re-grades
Any player who plays in three Senior matches ( including 2 day comp, 50 over one day comp or 20/20 matches.) shall be required to apply for a re-grade to return to or commence playing in a lower level of competition. Re-grades must be approved by the NCA Management Committee prior to the player taking part in any lower graded competition match.
For the sake of administrative convenience in most circumstances the CEO and chairman of the Management Committee will be authorised to make a decision on any application under this rule. The NCA Executive Officer is to be contacted for all applications to re-grade, and such a request may be verbal. Similarly, any approval by the NCA may also be given verbally.
21. Two-day final
The championship final shall be contested by the two top qualifiers from the round-robin competition. Where two teams are tied for a qualifying position on points, the team which earned the most points in the game between the two tied sides shall qualify ahead of the other team. If the teams were tied in that game the team with the best runs-per-wicket differential for the round-robin competition shall qualify ahead of the other team.
If more than two teams are tied for a qualifying position, the team with the most points from the matches between the tied sides shall qualify ahead of the other teams. If teams are still unable to be separated, the team with the best runs-per-wicket differential over the round-robin competition shall qualify ahead of the other teams.
The match itself shall be contested over two days and normal playing conditions shall apply.
The final may be decided by a win on the first innings (as provided for in rules governing the promotion/relegation match). In the absence of either an outright result or a result on the first innings the top qualifier shall be declared the winner of two-day competition.
The final of the 2 day competition will be played at Saxton Oval. If Oval is unavailable then the final will be played at the top qualifiers home ground.
In the event that the match cannot be played at the top qualifier’s home ground Rule 1(D) of the General Playing Conditions shall apply.
Senior one-day championship matches
22. General conditions
These matches shall be conducted in accordance with the standard NZ First Class (one day) playing conditions and shall include, where possible, the application of “Duckworth/Lewis” calculations for stoppages in play.
A match shall consist of one innings per side. Each innings will be limited to 50 six-ball overs, and each innings shall be completed within 3 hours and 30 minutes.
A minimum of 20 overs per team is required to constitute a match. If this cannot be achieved then the match shall be declared a no result.
Matches shall be of one day’s scheduled duration and no reserve day is available. Unless previously provided for by the NCA Management Committee the start time for all senior one-day matches shall be11am.
23. Result where innings for team batting second is interrupted
Where the innings of a team batting second is interrupted or otherwise unable to be completed, the Duckworth/Lewis method shall be applied to determine the winner.
24. Hours of Play
Standard hours of play shall be11amto the end of the first innings. Unless the umpires and captains all agree otherwise an interval of 30 minutes shall then be had for tea. In the ordinary course of events the second innings shall commence 30 minutes after the end of the first innings and conclude by 6.30pm.
Where there is a delayed start to the match the following calculations shall apply at the discretion of the umpires.
25. Hours of Play
Standard hours of play shall be 11am to 6.30pm with no extra time. If more than 60 minutes of playing time is lost then the interval of 30 minutes may be reduced by mutual agreement between the Umpires and both Captains. The minimum interval shall be 10 minutes *
Where there is a delayed start to the match the following calculations shall generally apply:
Delayed start Overs per Bowling Power Plays Overs per Recommended
times team time 1st Fie Bat bowler Break *
11.30am 48 3.15 hrs 10 5 4 3×10 2×9 30 mins
12.00pm 46 3.00 hrs 9 5 4 1×10 4×9 30 mins
12.30pm 42 2.45 hrs 9 4 4 2×9 3×8 30 mins
1.00pm 40 2.40 hrs 8 4 4 5×8 10 mins *
1.30pm 36 2.25 hrs 7 4 3 1×8 4×7 10 mins
2.00pm 32 2.10 hrs 7 3 3 2×7 3×6 10 mins
2.30pm 28 1.55 hrs 6 3 2 3×6 2×5 10 mins
3.00pm 24 1.40 hrs 5 3 2 4×5 1×4 10 mins
3.30pm 22 1.30 hrs 5 2 2 2×5 3×4 10 mins
3.40pm LATEST 20 1.20hrs 4 2 2 5×4 10 mins
Note: The above has been calculated at 4 minutes per over calculated back from 6.30pm and includes the recommended breaks. Variations to the breaks may alter the above calculations. .
The objective should always be to reallocate the number of overs so that both teams have an opportunity to bat for the same number of overs.
26. Points Win 4 points
Win by default 4 points
Tie 2 points each team
No result 2 points each team
Bonus Point 1 point
Loss 0 points
Loss by default -4 points
Bonus point: A team that achieves a run rate of 1.25 times that of the opposition shall be awarded one bonus point. A team’s run rate is calculated by reference to the runs scored in an innings divided by the number of overs faced.
Where a side is all out, the number of overs used is the maximum number of overs that side was eligible to face.
Where matches are shortened and targets revised using the Duckworth/Lewis method, bonus run rates and defensive targets are derived as a function of the revised target score and maximum overs.
Points and rules as per NZC points and playing conditions.
27. Kelvin Scoble Trophy
Unless otherwise advised by the NCA Management Committee, the same playing conditions as those that apply to the NCA Senior one-day championship shall apply to the Kelvin Scoble Trophy (for the combined competition between Nelson and Marlborough senior clubs).
Start time 11am.
Senior Twenty20 championship matches
Unless otherwise advised by the NCA Management Committee, the rules for all senior Twenty20 fixtures shall be the same as those set out in the NZ First Class Playing Conditions at the start of the season.
Conditions as per NZC conditions used in HRV cup 2012/13 season apply.
Second grade and below one-day matches
Where weather interrupts the match while the second team is batting the number of overs shall be reduced by one over for every 3.5 minutes of playing time lost. If less than 20 overs is possible for the second team the match shall be declared a no result and points awarded accordingly.
If the number of overs is reduced a minimum of five (5) bowlers must be used and the most even distribution of overs per bowler is to be calculated
If the team batting first is dismissed in less than the maximum number of overs permissible its run rate shall be calculated by dividing the runs it has scored by the maximum overs permissible.
In the event of any team consistently failing to meet this requirement, and as the result of any complaint and investigation, the NCA Management Committee may impose a penalty by deducting competition points from the offending team. Refer also Rule 7 of the College grade rules regarding time wasting.
President’s grade
College grades
(b) If conferring between overs the batsmen shall be in position to receive the first delivery of the new over before the bowler is ready to commence his run up.
On appeal batsmen in (a) may be liable to be given out “Timed Out”, and batsmen in (b) may be liable for a penalty of 5 runs to be deducted from their team’s score for time wasting.
28. Objectives of Junior Cricket
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Primary A and Primary B grades (8 aside teams, Twenty20 competition)
29. OUR PHILOSOPHY
Everyone plays, and it’s not about winning.
As a coach it is important to stay positive at all times, especially when your team has not done as well as you would have liked.
Remember, these kids are just starting out as cricketers. We want their cricket to be fun and a positive experience for them. What you say and how you say it really does matter.
Take the positives from every game and tell the kids what they have done well. Also tell them what they need to think about for the next practice. One or two aspects of the game are enough, and you can focus on those areas when you see them for coaching.
Don’t forget that things will not happen overnight for everyone, so keep doing the basics of fielding and catching, week in, week out – the trick is to vary the presentation of the same skills.
HAVE FUN – THAT IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT!
Intermediate A and Intermediate B grades (9 aside teams, 30 over games)
The bottom line in this grade is that batsmen should only be given out in circumstances where there is absolutely no doubt they are out.
Coaches, managers and umpires are required to be mindful of over rates at all times. Whilst children at this level do need some help on the day, please exercise consideration and common sense and try to keep on-field coaching and tactical discussions that may slow the game’s progress to a minimum.
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GENERAL Senior grade Only.
Except as specifically provided for hereafter, the MCC Laws of Cricket (2000 Code – 4th edition; May 2010) and the New Zealand Cricket Playing Conditions for the current season shall apply in all matches conducted under the jurisdiction of the Nelson Cricket Association (“NCA”).
1. Ground requirements
- Where the local ratings authority is not directly involved, the club on whose ground the match is to be played shall be responsible for:
- The proper markings of the ground and pitch, including boundary markings and flags.
- Ensuring the ground is in good order and fit to play (covers are compulsory and must be used). ( senior comp games only)
- Availability of serviceable amenities.
- Clubs to ensure Council contractors mark 27.5 metre and 13.72 metre circles for all one day and Twenty20 competitions for all grades and extend the popping crease to the inner circle
- The home team shall ensure:
- Regulation stumps and bails are available and in good order. (No steel tips)
- Afternoon tea is provided for both teams.
- A scoreboard is provided.
- Where matches are played on neutral grounds, the team named first in the draw shall be considered the host team.
- In the event that any NCA final is to be played at a neutral venue then the team deemed to be top qualifier shall have first choice as to dressing rooms and other similar amenities.
- The home team shall ensure drinks are available at the appropriate times.
- Before the toss in all matches, team captains or their deputies shall nominate their respective players in writing and provide a “team list” to the umpires.
- In Senior two-day matches, players that are not available for the second day’s play must be declared as such on the original team list before play commences on that day. Captains do not have to name replacement players.
- No player may be changed on the first day of the match, after the team nomination, without the consent of the opposing captain (refer Law 2.4).
- No team shall have less than eight players or they will be required to default. The defaulting team shall be liable for any travel costs incurred by the winning team.
- Umpires to distribute team cards and umpires reports to captains before play commences. Captains are then responsible for delivering the umpires reports and team cards to the NCA Office by the afternoon of the first Wednesday following completion of the match. No points will be awarded to any team that has not submitted reports by the above stated time & day.
- All competitions in senior grade, team to get ½ points only for game if not fielding another team or defaulting feeder team.
Captains (or their deputies) shall toss for choice of innings on the field of play, not earlier than 30 minutes or later than 15 minutes before the scheduled (or rescheduled) start of play.
Note: with the obvious exception of unfit conditions, where the start of any match is delayed through the fault of either team the time so lost shall be made up at the end of that day’s play if so desired by the non-offending team. The amount of time lost shall be agreed with and confirmed by the umpires before play commences.
4. Cricket balls
- Each team shall provide its own cricket balls.
- Balls approved by the NCA Management Committee shall be used, as follows:
Senior and Second grade matches 4 piece 156 grm
All other grades one-day matches 2 piece 156 grm
College grade – senior grade 2 piece 156 grm
College grade – junior grade 2 piece 142 grm
Women’s matches 2 piece 142 grm
Intermediate and primary grades 2 piece 142 grm
Kookaburra balls only to be used in senior to college grades.
Red King in Primary and Intermediate grades.
5. Fitness for play
- In ruling on the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play, common sense must prevail at all times.
- Official umpires are the final arbiters of playing conditions as they relate to fitness for play, irrespective of the captains’ wishes.
- If no official umpires are present the captains must agree on any decision to start, continue or suspend play. If the captains cannot agree then the status quo shall continue to apply.
- Captains must make themselves conversant with the requirements of Laws 3.8 and 3.9.
6. The preamble, the spirit of cricket and captains’ responsibilities
- Responsibility of captains: the captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within both the spirit of the game and the laws of the game.
- Fair and unfair play: according to the Laws of Cricket the umpires are the sole arbiters of fair and unfair play. The umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captains to take action where such action is reasonably required of them.
- The umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of:
- time wasting;
- damaging the pitch;
- dangerous and/or unfair bowling;
- tampering with the ball; and
- any other action they deem unfair and against the spirit of cricket.
- The spirit of the game involves respect for:
- your opponents;
- your own captain and players;
- the role of the umpires; and
- the game’s traditional values.
- It is against the spirit of the game to:
- dispute an umpire’s decision by word, action or gesture;
- direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire;
- indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for example:
(b) to advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing; or
(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.
- Violence: there is no place for any act of violence on the field of play.
- 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 at all times, both on and off the field of play.
The “Code of Conduct” as defined in the New Zealand Cricket Playing Conditions for the current season, together with any other existing Laws of the game that may also be applicable, shall apply in all grades of cricket under the jurisdiction of the NCA.
8. Promotion / relegation match
At the end of the regular season a promotion/relegation match may be played between the team finishing last in a grade and the winning team in the grade immediately below, if the winning team (“the challenger”) so wishes.
The match shall be played under the playing conditions applicable for fixtures in the higher grade. In the case of two-day matches the winner may be decided on a first innings result if no outright result is obtained.
If the club of a winning Senior Reserve grade team (currently “Second grade”) is already represented in the Senior competition there shall be no promotion/relegation match.
9. Penalty runs
In the absence of official umpires the awarding of five (5) penalty runs will be restricted to laws 41.2,Illegally Fielding The Ball and 41.3, Ball Striking Fielding Team’s Helmet.
10. Results
Results for fixtures in all grades must be notified to the NCA no later than the first Wednesday following the completion of the match.
To:
Nelson Cricket Association
P O Box593
Nelson 7040
Telephone: (03) 548 2204
Email: [email protected]
Note: No points will be awarded until result sheets and, where required, umpires reports have been received by the NCA (refer also Playing Condition 2E).
11. Clothing
All Senior two-day matches must be played in conventional cricketing whites. Any deviation from playing attire that fits this description must receive prior approval from the NCA Management Committee before the club concerned may wear such clothing in a Senior two-day match.
In circumstances where it is clear that clubs do not comply with this rule the umpires shall be empowered to take such measures as they deem appropriate.
For all other grades and all other forms of cricket teams are required to exercise common sense in choosing their playing attire. If there is any doubt as to the suitability of playing attire then clubs are expected to bring the matter to the attention of the NCA for a ruling.
In the event of any dispute the NCA Management Committee has the power to make a final ruling on team clothing. If such a ruling deems clothing to be inappropriate and the clothing is subsequently worn in a competition match, the offending team will forfeit any points it earns in that match.
In senior one day and Twenty20 competitions all players must wear coloured clothing which accords with the recognised uniform of the club they represent. This rule also extends to batsmen wearing coloured pads as white balls will be used. In the event of any dispute regarding the suitability of clothing or pads in such fixtures, the official umpires shall be empowered to make any ruling they consider best reflects the intent underpinning the relevant playing conditions.
12. Duckworth Lewis.
For Senior one day and twenty/20 games Duckworth Lewis tables will be used. A sheet of tables will be provided by NCA for 50 over games and 20/20 games. Both Captains to do the calculations and agree then get the umpires to check the calculation.
13. Alcohol.
No alcohol shall be permitted on council grounds as per TDC and NCC by laws.
No alcohol will be consumed during hours of play by cricket teams in any grade of NCA competitions.
14. Senior two-day championship matches
1. Hours of play
1st session 11.00am to 1.30pm (2hr 30m) (lunch)
2nd session 2pm to 4.10pm (2hr 10m) (tea)
3rd session 4.25pm to 6.35pm (2hr 10m)
A. Where an innings is concluded within 15 minutes of a scheduled interval the interval shall be taken immediately. The interval shall also include the 10 minutes provided for in the rules for a change of innings.
B. If at the time of any scheduled break between sessions there is one wicket to fall in an innings, the umpires shall allow play to continue for a period not exceeding 15 minutes or until such time as the innings is concluded, whichever is the earlier.
C. No play on day one of scheduled fixtures: if no play is possible on the first day of a match then day two of the fixture shall be limited to a contest for first innings points only – ie teams shall be limited to one innings each, and no outright points will be available. There is no limit to the amount of time or overs that a team may bat, and normal competition rules shall continue to apply in every other respect (including relevant bonus points).
D. Ordinarily no Senior club game will be scheduled to be played on a Sunday. The only exceptions to this rule will be the grand final of the two-day championship and any other competition final where Sunday play is deemed appropriate by the NCA Management Committee.
2. Overs per day
In senior two-day matches play on each day shall continue until the completion of a minimum of 110 overs or until such time as the scheduled cessation time is reached, whichever is the later.
Three overs shall be deducted for each change of innings, unless the change coincides with a scheduled interval between sessions of play.
If play is suspended, the minimum number of overs to be bowled for the remainder of the day shall be calculated on whichever of the following two bases produces the greater number of overs. Either:
(a) One over for each 3.75 minutes of playing time remaining from the revised commencement time to the scheduled time for the close of play; or
(b) The minimum number of overs agreed for the day, less the number of overs already bowled and less any allowances for the suspension of play.
Note: where an innings ends during the course of an over, the partially concluded over shall count as one full over. Where play is suspended during an over, that over must be completed when play resumes and is in addition to the minimum number of overs to be completed.
15. Over rates
For the allotted overs to be bowled within the standard hours of play teams are required to average 16 overs per hour in the field over the course of a full day’s play. The same principle applies to situations where the time available for play is reduced for any allowable reason on a pro-rata basis.
In order to achieve the required over rate umpires and captains are expected to work together to manage the situation in a common sense manner. A “common sense manner” means that all persons will base their views on a reasonable interpretation of all the relevant circumstances affecting over rates on any given day.
If, however, the umpires consider that any member or members of a fielding or batting side is acting in a way that deliberately frustrates the attempts of the umpires and the opposition to progress the match at a reasonable rate, then the umpires shall take steps to ensure the offending side is aware of the specific nature of their concerns.
If the umpires continue to be of the opinion that their concerns are not being adequately addressed then they shall issue a formal warning to the captain of the offending team, placing that person on notice that failure by him to take reasonable steps to rectify the situation will result in the captain and any other player or person being placed on report for conduct contrary to the rules or prejudicial to the interests of cricket.
Only one warning is to be given by the umpires. If they consider that the captain of the offending team or any person under his control has subsequently failed to take steps reasonably required of them then the umpires shall inform the captain and any other affected person of their intention to cite them for misconduct.
In every situation where the umpires invoke their powers under this rule it is considered appropriate that the captain of the offending team will be the primary person to be cited for misconduct. If, however, the umpires consider other persons to be materially culpable then those persons shall also be cited for misconduct.
Where any person is cited for misconduct under this rule the umpires will be required to compile a comprehensive written report pursuant to Rules 6 and 7 of the NCA Playing Conditions for consideration by the Management Committee under the relevant By-Laws.
16. Last hour of the match
A minimum of 16 overs shall be completed in the last hour of a match (subject to conforming with requirements to complete the minimum allotted overs for the day).
Where 16 overs or less remain to be bowled at 5.35pm the last hour shall commence at 5.35pm. Play is to continue until 6.35pm or until the required overs have been completed, whichever is the later, unless all umpires and captains agree otherwise.
If more than 16 overs remain to be bowled at 5.35pm, play shall continue until the point where 16 overs remain to be bowled for the day. The last hour of the match shall apply from that time.
Except where all umpires and captains agree otherwise, play shall continue until the 16 overs have been completed or until one hour has elapsed, whichever is the later. In both instances all persons should be aware that it is possible for more than 16 overs to be bowled before the cessation time under this rule has been reached.
17. Overs per innings
There shall be no limit on the number of overs to be bowled in the first innings of either team.
Similarly, there shall be no restriction on the number of overs that a team may bat in any innings of a match. However, bonus points will no longer be available to a batting team once it has completed 80 overs in its first innings.
18. Points
Competition points shall be awarded for each match as follows:
Outright win 10 additional
First innings win 5
No first innings result 3 each
Abandoned match 3 each
Outright loss with first innings lead 5
Tie on first innings 5
Tie on first innings but outright win 15
Outright tie 3 each
Win by default 21
First innings lead on first day 3
Team defaulting -12
Bonus points (first innings only):
Batting: 3 points available, as follows – 1st at 250 runs, 2nd at 300 runs, 3rd at 350 runs (all within 80 overs).
Bowling: 3 points available, as follows – 1st at 5 wickets, 2nd at 7 wickets, 3rd at 9 wickets (no restriction on overs).
Maximum points available per game: 24.
First day washout: refer Playing Condition 1C.
Defaults
Any team defaulting a match shall forfeit 12 competition points. The defaulting team shall also forfeit any points it may have earned in the match it defaults, including bonus points. Under Rule 2(D) of the General Playing Conditions the defaulting team shall also be liable for any reasonable travel costs incurred by the winning team.
A team winning by default shall be awarded Maximum 21 points.
19. Substitution of players
Any number of replacements may be made for the second day of a match. The player being replaced and his replacement shall be bona fide members of the club using them as a replacement player. The replacement player shall have full playing rights. However, both players may not bat in the same innings.
Where there is an unresolved dispute as to whether a replacement player is a bona fide member of the relevant club, then the replacement player shall be allowed to participate to the full extent provided for in these playing conditions. However, at all times the onus of proof will be on the club fielding the player and they may be required to verify that person’s eligibility to the Management Committee.
Any player substituting in a Second grade match or lower, who is himself substituting for a player required as a replacement at a higher level, shall have full playing rights.
In addition any player may be replaced due to exceptional circumstances such as family bereavement, injury or illness outside of each day’s playing hours. Law 2.4 specifically provides for this. See also Playing Condition 2: “Notification of teams”.
20. Re-grades
Any player who plays in three Senior matches ( including 2 day comp, 50 over one day comp or 20/20 matches.) shall be required to apply for a re-grade to return to or commence playing in a lower level of competition. Re-grades must be approved by the NCA Management Committee prior to the player taking part in any lower graded competition match.
For the sake of administrative convenience in most circumstances the CEO and chairman of the Management Committee will be authorised to make a decision on any application under this rule. The NCA Executive Officer is to be contacted for all applications to re-grade, and such a request may be verbal. Similarly, any approval by the NCA may also be given verbally.
21. Two-day final
The championship final shall be contested by the two top qualifiers from the round-robin competition. Where two teams are tied for a qualifying position on points, the team which earned the most points in the game between the two tied sides shall qualify ahead of the other team. If the teams were tied in that game the team with the best runs-per-wicket differential for the round-robin competition shall qualify ahead of the other team.
If more than two teams are tied for a qualifying position, the team with the most points from the matches between the tied sides shall qualify ahead of the other teams. If teams are still unable to be separated, the team with the best runs-per-wicket differential over the round-robin competition shall qualify ahead of the other teams.
The match itself shall be contested over two days and normal playing conditions shall apply.
The final may be decided by a win on the first innings (as provided for in rules governing the promotion/relegation match). In the absence of either an outright result or a result on the first innings the top qualifier shall be declared the winner of two-day competition.
The final of the 2 day competition will be played at Saxton Oval. If Oval is unavailable then the final will be played at the top qualifiers home ground.
In the event that the match cannot be played at the top qualifier’s home ground Rule 1(D) of the General Playing Conditions shall apply.
Senior one-day championship matches
22. General conditions
These matches shall be conducted in accordance with the standard NZ First Class (one day) playing conditions and shall include, where possible, the application of “Duckworth/Lewis” calculations for stoppages in play.
A match shall consist of one innings per side. Each innings will be limited to 50 six-ball overs, and each innings shall be completed within 3 hours and 30 minutes.
A minimum of 20 overs per team is required to constitute a match. If this cannot be achieved then the match shall be declared a no result.
Matches shall be of one day’s scheduled duration and no reserve day is available. Unless previously provided for by the NCA Management Committee the start time for all senior one-day matches shall be11am.
23. Result where innings for team batting second is interrupted
Where the innings of a team batting second is interrupted or otherwise unable to be completed, the Duckworth/Lewis method shall be applied to determine the winner.
24. Hours of Play
Standard hours of play shall be11amto the end of the first innings. Unless the umpires and captains all agree otherwise an interval of 30 minutes shall then be had for tea. In the ordinary course of events the second innings shall commence 30 minutes after the end of the first innings and conclude by 6.30pm.
Where there is a delayed start to the match the following calculations shall apply at the discretion of the umpires.
25. Hours of Play
Standard hours of play shall be 11am to 6.30pm with no extra time. If more than 60 minutes of playing time is lost then the interval of 30 minutes may be reduced by mutual agreement between the Umpires and both Captains. The minimum interval shall be 10 minutes *
Where there is a delayed start to the match the following calculations shall generally apply:
Delayed start Overs per Bowling Power Plays Overs per Recommended
times team time 1st Fie Bat bowler Break *
11.30am 48 3.15 hrs 10 5 4 3×10 2×9 30 mins
12.00pm 46 3.00 hrs 9 5 4 1×10 4×9 30 mins
12.30pm 42 2.45 hrs 9 4 4 2×9 3×8 30 mins
1.00pm 40 2.40 hrs 8 4 4 5×8 10 mins *
1.30pm 36 2.25 hrs 7 4 3 1×8 4×7 10 mins
2.00pm 32 2.10 hrs 7 3 3 2×7 3×6 10 mins
2.30pm 28 1.55 hrs 6 3 2 3×6 2×5 10 mins
3.00pm 24 1.40 hrs 5 3 2 4×5 1×4 10 mins
3.30pm 22 1.30 hrs 5 2 2 2×5 3×4 10 mins
3.40pm LATEST 20 1.20hrs 4 2 2 5×4 10 mins
Note: The above has been calculated at 4 minutes per over calculated back from 6.30pm and includes the recommended breaks. Variations to the breaks may alter the above calculations. .
The objective should always be to reallocate the number of overs so that both teams have an opportunity to bat for the same number of overs.
26. Points Win 4 points
Win by default 4 points
Tie 2 points each team
No result 2 points each team
Bonus Point 1 point
Loss 0 points
Loss by default -4 points
Bonus point: A team that achieves a run rate of 1.25 times that of the opposition shall be awarded one bonus point. A team’s run rate is calculated by reference to the runs scored in an innings divided by the number of overs faced.
Where a side is all out, the number of overs used is the maximum number of overs that side was eligible to face.
Where matches are shortened and targets revised using the Duckworth/Lewis method, bonus run rates and defensive targets are derived as a function of the revised target score and maximum overs.
Points and rules as per NZC points and playing conditions.
27. Kelvin Scoble Trophy
Unless otherwise advised by the NCA Management Committee, the same playing conditions as those that apply to the NCA Senior one-day championship shall apply to the Kelvin Scoble Trophy (for the combined competition between Nelson and Marlborough senior clubs).
Start time 11am.
Senior Twenty20 championship matches
Unless otherwise advised by the NCA Management Committee, the rules for all senior Twenty20 fixtures shall be the same as those set out in the NZ First Class Playing Conditions at the start of the season.
Conditions as per NZC conditions used in HRV cup 2012/13 season apply.
Second grade and below one-day matches
- Matches shall be of one day’s duration, 50 overs per innings, one innings per team. No bowler shall bowl more than 10 six-ball overs.
- Matches shall commence at 12.30pmand each team shall have three (3) hours in which to complete its 50 overs in the field.
- A drinks break may be taken at the completion of 20 overs.
- An interval of 20 minutes shall be taken at the completion of the first innings.
- Fielding restrictions shall apply. Those restrictions shall be the same as those set out in the standard NZ First Class (one day) playing conditions.
- The ball to be used in all Second grade games shall be a 156 gram 4-piece ball. All other grades have the option of using a 156 gram 2-piece ball.
- Length of innings: where adverse weather delays the start of play, the number of overs for each team shall be reduced by one over each for every seven (7) minutes of playing time lost (eg where 35 minutes are lost, the available overs will be reduced by 5 overs per team).
Where weather interrupts the match while the second team is batting the number of overs shall be reduced by one over for every 3.5 minutes of playing time lost. If less than 20 overs is possible for the second team the match shall be declared a no result and points awarded accordingly.
If the number of overs is reduced a minimum of five (5) bowlers must be used and the most even distribution of overs per bowler is to be calculated
- Result: a result may only be achieved where both teams have the opportunity to bat for a minimum of 20 overs, or have been dismissed, or a result has been achieved earlier.
If the team batting first is dismissed in less than the maximum number of overs permissible its run rate shall be calculated by dividing the runs it has scored by the maximum overs permissible.
- No ball: every bowler is permitted to bowl one short pitched delivery per over. A “short pitched delivery” is one where the ball bounces on the pitch before passing over the shoulder height of the batsman standing upright at the crease.
- Points:
Win 10 points
Win by default 10 points
Tie 5 points each
No result 3 points each
Loss 0 points
Loss by default -10 points
In the event of any team consistently failing to meet this requirement, and as the result of any complaint and investigation, the NCA Management Committee may impose a penalty by deducting competition points from the offending team. Refer also Rule 7 of the College grade rules regarding time wasting.
President’s grade
- Matches in this grade shall be of one day’s duration with a maximum of 20 overs available for each team to bat.
- Play shall commence at 2.00pm.
- No bowler shall bowl more than four (4) six-ball overs.
- Batsmen will be required to retire upon reaching 50 runs. However, if the team is effectively all out and there are still overs to be bowled, retired batsmen may return to bat out the remaining overs of their team’s innings.
- All teams are requested to adopt a reasonable standard of dress in accordance with the standard NCA dress codes. Team uniforms may include coloured clothing.
- In common with all other clubs and teams coming under the jurisdiction of the NCA, players are required to abide by the rules governing acceptable conduct on and off the field of play.
- The ball to be used in all matches in this grade shall be a 156 gram 2-piece cricket ball.
- Each team shall supply its own ball, three stumps and a set of bails.
- There are no fielding restrictions in this grade.
- A drinks break may be taken after 10 overs.
- Points:
Win 10 points
Win by default 10 points
Tie 5 points each
No result 3 points each
Loss 0 points
Loss by default -10 points
College grades
- Matches shall be of one day’s duration, 45 overs per innings, one innings per team. No bowler shall bowl more than nine (9) six-ball overs during the match.
- Matches shall commence at 12.30pm and each team shall have 2 hours and 45 minutes in which to complete its allotted 45 overs in the field.
- A drinks break shall be taken at the completion of 23 overs.
- An interval of 20 minutes shall be taken at the completion of the first innings.
- Teams are required to complete their 45 overs in 2 hours and 45 minutes. Where a match is shortened the available overs are to be reduced using calculations based on 3.5 minutes per over (or 17 overs per hour).
- Under no circumstances are managers and/or coaches to become involved in the match (eg setting fields or providing verbal assistance to their players) especially when they are umpiring. A team discussion is permitted at drinks or tea intervals only.
- Time wasting by batsman will not be tolerated. Law 13 shall be enforced:
(b) If conferring between overs the batsmen shall be in position to receive the first delivery of the new over before the bowler is ready to commence his run up.
On appeal batsmen in (a) may be liable to be given out “Timed Out”, and batsmen in (b) may be liable for a penalty of 5 runs to be deducted from their team’s score for time wasting.
- The ball to be used in all matches in this grade shall be a 156 gram 2-piece cricket ball.
- Each team shall supply its own cricket ball, three stumps and a set of bails.
- There are no fielding restrictions in this grade.
- Where weather delays the start of play or disrupts play during the match, the formula for recalculating the remaining overs available in the match shall be the same formula as that set out in the Senior playing conditions.
- A result may only be achieved if both teams have had the opportunity to bat for a minimum of 20 overs.
- No ball: every bowler is permitted to bowl one short pitched delivery per over. A “short pitched delivery” is one where the ball bounces on the pitch before passing over the shoulder height of the batsman standing upright at the crease.
- Points:
Win 10 points
Win by default 10 points
Tie 5 points each
No result 3 points each
Loss 0 points
Loss by default -10 points - Points for this competition will be assessed over the calendar year. Please ensure all results are emailed to either the CEO of Nelson Cricket [email protected] or NCA patron Don Salton at [email protected].
28. Objectives of Junior Cricket
- To provide regular organised cricket on Saturday mornings for children attending primary and intermediate schools in the Nelson district.
- To provide the opportunity for each child to participate in all aspects of the game.
- To organise and provide representative cricket for some of the children at a higher level of the game in their respective age-groups.
- Participation and enjoyment are the key outcomes for parents and coaches to foster.
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Cancellations will normally be broadcast over Radio Nelson and More FM, usually starting after the 7.00am news bulletins and continuing regularly afterwards.
- Games are played from8.45amto12.15pm.
- All games are to be played on a full sized cricket pitch (ie 20.12 metres in length).
- A 142 gram ball should be used for all primary and intermediate games.
- In all primary and intermediate cricket no fielder may field or stand within 10 metres (or approximately half the length of a standard cricket pitch) of the batsman, apart from the wicketkeeper, slips, gully and point fielders.
- Dangerous fast deliveries: any fast delivery which passes, or would have passed, above shoulder height when the striker is standing in their normal batting position shall be called a no ball. Similarly, any fast delivery that passes or would have passed on the full above waist height of a striker standing in their normal batting position shall be called a no ball.
- Any situations which fall outside the rules provided for in this booklet should be resolved by team managers in the spirit of enjoyment and participation for all players.
Primary A and Primary B grades (8 aside teams, Twenty20 competition)
- All games in this grade are one-day games.
- All games shall consist of a maximum of 20 overs per team.
- The Front Foot No Ball rule shall not apply. The only no ball rule which shall apply is that for full tosses and dangerous deliveries in the General Playing Conditions. Additionally a batsman cannot be dismissed from a delivery where the ball bounces more than twice before reaching the batsman.
- Less capable bowlers may be allowed to bowl from a shorter distance in order to deliver a fair delivery. More capable bowlers should be encouraged to bowl from the correct position.
- A wide delivery is one that a batsman is unable to reach. Any wide delivery bowled will be worth one run, but no extra deliveries are to be bowled (ie every over is to consist of six deliveries only).
- All fieldsmen should be encouraged to bowl and no bowler shall bowl more than four overs in a match.
- A batsman may be dismissed before scoring and must be retired once they have scored 30 runs. Any batsman so retired may be recalled to the crease if their team is effectively all out and there is time available for that team to continue batting.
- The LBW law does not apply.
29. OUR PHILOSOPHY
Everyone plays, and it’s not about winning.
As a coach it is important to stay positive at all times, especially when your team has not done as well as you would have liked.
Remember, these kids are just starting out as cricketers. We want their cricket to be fun and a positive experience for them. What you say and how you say it really does matter.
Take the positives from every game and tell the kids what they have done well. Also tell them what they need to think about for the next practice. One or two aspects of the game are enough, and you can focus on those areas when you see them for coaching.
Don’t forget that things will not happen overnight for everyone, so keep doing the basics of fielding and catching, week in, week out – the trick is to vary the presentation of the same skills.
HAVE FUN – THAT IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT!
Intermediate A and Intermediate B grades (9 aside teams, 30 over games)
- All matches in this grade are one-day games commencing at8.45amand finishing at12.15pm.
- All games shall consist of a maximum of 30 overs per team.
- No bowler shall bowl more than a maximum of six overs per match.
- The fielding side shall bowl five consecutive overs from one end of the pitch. At the end of that block of overs the fielding side shall then bowl five consecutive overs from the opposite end of the pitch, and so on. Batsmen shall change ends at the completion of every over. The wicketkeeper shall change ends every five overs in accordance with the change in bowling ends.
- The LBW law shall apply (for guidance see below).
- Wides and no balls shall be called by the umpires when it is appropriate to do so. However, each over is limited to only two extra deliveries (ie a maximum of 8 deliveries per over shall apply).
- Batsmen must retire at the end of the over in which they reach 40 runs. Where a team is effectively all out, retired batsmen may be recalled to the crease to complete the team’s innings.
- Notwithstanding the fact that each innings is restricted to a maximum of 30 overs,the team batting first shall bat for a maximum time of one hour and 40 minutes. The team batting second shall then face the same number of overs in reply as the team that batted first.
- Where the team batting second is not dismissed and has not received the same number of overs as the team that batted first, then the result shall be decided on run rate (calculated as Total Runs Scored divided by Completed Overs Faced). The team with the highest run rate per completed over shall be declared the winner.
- There shall also be a 10-minute interval between innings.
- i. If the ball pitches outside leg stump there is no way the batsman can be given out LBW.
- ii. If the ball pitches outside off stump or in line with the stumps, and goes on to hit the batsman’s pads in line with the stumps, the batsmen may be given out LBW if the umpire is sure the ball will travel on to hit the stumps.
- iii. No batsman playing a shot when they are on the front foot (ie moving forward, as opposed to standing still or moving backward) should be given out LBW.
The bottom line in this grade is that batsmen should only be given out in circumstances where there is absolutely no doubt they are out.
Coaches, managers and umpires are required to be mindful of over rates at all times. Whilst children at this level do need some help on the day, please exercise consideration and common sense and try to keep on-field coaching and tactical discussions that may slow the game’s progress to a minimum.
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