Sale Cricket Club – Selection Objectives
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to ensure all teams reach the highest standard of cricket within their respective
league structure
to promote youth development to serve the current and future playing strength of the
club
to give fair and equal opportunity across all teams to perform
to select a well balanced side at all times
to ensure on pitch success is rewarded with opportunities and poor performance is
managed fairly
to uphold the “spirit of cricket” – via non selection of offenders
Selection Committee
The Selection Committee consists of:
 1st XI Captain
 2nd XI Captain
 3rd XI Captain (Sunday 3rd XI)
 4th XI Captain (Saturday 3rd XI)
If any issues arise during selection and the selection policy cannot be adhered too, then the
Club Captain will be informed and approval is required by the Chairman before the team
selections can be finalised.
If any player would like to discuss the selection policy and any issues they may have with the
implementation of the policy they can contact the Club Captain.
Selection Policy
1. Selection will be based on picking the best team first:
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The 1st XI will be the strongest side of registered players we can field, aiming for
league promotion.
The 2nd XI will be the strongest side of registered players we can field, after
selection of the 1st XI, aiming for league promotion and developing players for the
1st XI.
The 3rd XI (Sunday) will be the strongest side of registered players we can field,
after the selection of the 1st and 2nd XI teams on Saturday. Aiming for league
promotion and developing players for the 2nd XI.
The 4th XI (Saturday 3rd XI) aims to be competitive but much more about
improving our skills and confidence. Aim to promote youth development to serve
current and future playing strength of the club.
2. Rule 1 will apply at all times except in cases where youth development is concerned
in the 3rd or 4th teams. The selection committee reserves the right to choose a
junior/youth player to enhance their cricket development within the club.
3. Every player will have a team role, agreed with the captains.
4. Selection will be based on:
 Current ability
 Recent performances
 Player attitude – both on and off the pitch
 Attendance at both winter and summer training sessions
 Availability, reliability and punctuality
 Fitness and health
 Potential for improved performances
 Balance of the side
5. Where a player is picked in a different team from usual they will be played as close to
their normal positions as possible.
6. Non-payment of subscriptions by the end of May will mean non-selection if numbers
are available.
7. Late drop outs may well result in late changes to teams. A late drop out may result in
the player being dropped to a lower team the week after.
8. Holiday breaks may result in one game in a lower side on return.
9. If a player is dropped, he will be required to play one game in a lower team before
being eligible for selection in the original team from which he was dropped.
10. Selections will be available to players by Tuesday evening via the clubhouseapp
website.
11. Inappropriate behaviour (on or off the field) is not acceptable at any time and will not
be tolerated under any circumstances.
The cricket committee promise to you:
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We aim to give you the very best cricketing experience each week and full value for
your subscription.
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Players will be picked in their agreed role and utilised there as fully as possible.
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Youth team players (when selected) will be picked on merit, played in their role and
fully utilised in that agreed role.
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Selections will be posted on the Clubhouseapp web site.
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Promotions and demotions will be informed to you personally (with reasons) by the
senior selecting captain.
Your commitment to Sale Cricket Club
i.
Register yourself on clubhouseapp and update your contacts details in necessary.
ii.
Pay your annual membership subscriptions before the end of May.
iii.
Pay your match fees to your captain/team representative before the game starts.
iv.
Always wear Sale Cricket Club shirt when playing in a league game.
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Meet your commitment – don’t drop out after Thursday evening.
vi.
Notify availability to the selection committee before 17:30 Monday, including any
need to leave early, “play at home” etc
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Be responsible for checking your selection on Tuesday and advise any non
availability to captains at the earliest opportunity. Players to confirm selection on
clubhouseapp by 6pm on Thursday. Failure may result in being replaced and not
playing on the weekend.
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Practice your agreed role to the best of your ability. Attendance at training will be part
of the key criteria for selection. It is crucial you attend training sessions for your own
benefit as well as your team mates’ benefit.
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Keep fit and healthy. Inform your captain of any injury prior to Thursday evening (not
Saturday during the warm up!)
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Be on time – arrivals at the game should be a minimum of 60 minutes before the start
(75 minutes for the 1st xi) – changed and ready to play.
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Play where selected to the best of your ability.
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Help your captain on match days, without being asked!!
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Always uphold “the spirit of cricket”, good manners and our club, on and off the field.
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Be available to play as many games as you can.