Rules and Playing Conditions
The following information gives a brief outline
of some of the important aspects of the different formats that matches can take in this district. This is a general outline
of conditions that all players should be aware of, for a more detailed and accurate account please refer to the appropriate
rule book. A link to the laws of cricket is now available on this web site, but some rules are adjusted to the local competition.
If any information giving to you by the club or the association conflicts with the information contained on this web site,
the first shall prevail. Any questions please email the club.
Juniors - One Day Game
Games commence at 8:00am and continue through until 12:30pm
Both sides will bat and bowl in the given period of time, with a 10 minute period
between the change of innings
Both sides require at least seven players present for the match to commence (this
includes the match being declared a draw due to rain), a side who does not have seven players shall forfeit the match.
Both sides will complete 35 overs each or until the opposition side is bowled out
Bowling restrictions do apply in this match. (this varies for each age group)
If time allows a second innings may be played (excludes u10 and u11) where bonus
points may be earned.
A side who bowls first and does not bowl their overs in the allowed time, will only
have the same number of overs that they bowled, bowled at them
A side who bowls second and does not bowl their overs in the allowed time, the match
will be considered a draw and the association will rule on the result of the match.
In the event of rain, if the match could not be completed because of the wether the
match will be declared a draw and four points will be awarded to both sides. If the game is delayed due to weather, the allowed
overs in the match will be reduced by 2 for every 7 minutes lost (please note if a side has already bowled out their entitled
number of overs this does not apply). Statistics will only be counted towards district and club awards if more than 25 overs
have been completed by both sides.
Juniors - Two Day Game
Games commence at 8:30am and continue through until 11:30am over a period of two
consecutive weeks
A side will bat one week and bowl the other week (and vice versa)
Both sides require at least seven players present for the match to commence (this
includes the match being declared a draw due to rain), a side who does not have seven players shall forfeit the match.
Both sides will complete 50 overs or until the opposition side is bowled out.
Bowling restrictions apply in the match. (this varies for each age group)
If time allows a second innings may be played (excludes u10 and u11) where bonus
points may be earned.
A side who bowls first and does not bowl their overs in the allowed time, will only
have the same number of overs that they bowled, bowled at them
A side who bowls second and does not bowl their overs in the allowed time, the match
will be considered a draw and the association will rule on the result of the match.
In the event of rain, if the match could not be completed because of the wether the
match will be declared a draw and four points will be awarded to both sides. If the game is delayed due to weather, the allowed
overs in the match will be reduced by 2 for every 7 minutes lost (please note if a side has already bowled out their entitled
number of overs this does not apply). Statistics will only be counted towards district and club awards if more than 25 overs
have been completed by both sides. If the first week is washed out without a ball being bowled the match may be converted
into a one day match to be played the following weekend.
Juniors - Under 16 Matches
Commencement and finishing times vary in this competition.
All games are played on Sundays
All games will be played on a turf wicket where possible, in the event of the turf
wicket being unplayable, an agreement can be made by the management of both sides to play the game of the allocated super
turf backup ground.
Both sides will bat and bowl on the same week
Both sides require at least seven players present for the match to commence (this
includes the match being declared a draw due to rain), a side who does not have seven players shall forfeit the match.
Both sides will complete 60 overs or until the opposition side is bowled out.
A lunch and tea interval are taken at specified times, throughout the day
If time allows a second innings may be played (excludes u10 and u11) where bonus
points may be earned.
A side who bowls first and does not bowl their overs in the allowed time, will only
have the same number of overs that they bowled, bowled at them A side who bowls second and does not bowl their overs in the
allowed time, the match will be considered a draw and the association will rule on the result of the match.
In the event of rain, if the match could not be completed because of the wether the
match will be declared a draw and four points will be awarded to both sides. If the game is delayed due to weather, the allowed
overs in the match will be reduced by 2 for every 7 minutes lost (please note if a side has already bowled out their entitled
number of overs this does not apply). Statistics will only be counted towards district and club awards if more than 25 overs
have been completed by both sides. Rained out matches may be rescheduled by the association to be played on reserve weeks.
Juniors - Finals
These conditions also double as the conditions for an All Day match
Commencement and finishing times vary for this format.
All games are played on Sundays
All under 15 finals will be played on turf wickets, with an allocated super turf
backup ground.
Both sides will bat and bowl in the same week
Both sides require at least seven players present for the match to commence (this
includes the match being declared a draw due to rain), a side who does not have seven players shall forfeit the match.
Both sides will complete 55 overs or until the opposition side is bowled out.
A lunch and tea interval are taken at specified times, throughout the day
If time allows a second innings may be played (excludes u10 and u11) where bonus
points may be earned.
A side who bowls first and does not bowl their overs in the allowed time, will only
have the same number of overs that they bowled, bowled at them
A side who bowls second and does not bowl their overs in the allowed time, the match
will be considered a draw and the association will rule on the result of the match.
In the event of rain, if the match could not be completed because of the wether the
match will be declared a draw and four points will be awarded to both sides. If the game is delayed due to weather, the allowed
overs in the match will be reduced by 2 for every 7 minutes lost (please note if a side has already bowled out their entitled
number of overs this does not apply). Statistics will only be counted towards district and club awards if more than 25 overs
have been completed by both sides.
In the event of the match being washed out, the team which finished higher on the
points table will be deemed the winner
The team which finished higher on the points table is deemed the home team and is
required to set up the field.
In the event of a tied match, the team which finished higher on the points table
will be deemed the winner
An official neutral qualified umpire will be supplied to all matches where possible.
A second innings can be played, the following is the list of who wins if a specific
result occur
Won on first innings but lost on second innings - the team which won on second innings
is declared the winner (higher points)
Win on first innings only - the team that won is declared the winner
Lost on first innings, but won on second innings - the team which won on the second
innings is declared the winner (higher points)
Won outright - this team is declared the winner
Tied on second innings - the team which finished higher on the points table.
All matches must continue until either time or both sides agree to finish.
