Name
Author
Issue Date
Last Amended
Location
Accountable
Responsible
EAGCC Matchday Policy
Luke Keeble
16/06/2015
28/04/17
Dropbox-EAG Clubmark-Policies
EAGCC Committee
Matt Parker
EAGCC MATCHDAY POLICY
The aim of this document is to provide current and future Club Captains with the information and
procedures they need to carry out on match day. Completing these duties will ensure the reputation
of the club will be upheld, as well as sharing the responsibilities around the playing members.
The Captain and Vice-Captain will oversee the roles below and will help out where required, both
before and after the game.
The Captain will be responsible for unlocking/locking the clubhouse (including setting the alarm) as
the first to arrive and last person to leave (Unless he/she delegates this for any reason to another
key holder well in advance).
PRE-MATCH TEAMSHEET
During the team selection, the Captain/VC should assign the following roles…
Delegate Tea
Captain/VC should assign one player per home match to supply and prepare tea. Tea Policy is
available here. Captains should keep note of squad members who have/haven’t fulfilled this role.
Delegate Match Fee Collector
This will be the Vice-Captain’s role. A Team Sheet will be provided by the Captain of who the
relevant members in the team are who need to pay match fees. The Captain will ask for these details
from a member of the Finance Committee.
Duties for Captaincy
It is vital that the Captain remembers the following...
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Bring match ball to all games (both home and away)
Bring scorebook to all games
Assign scorer for each game (assign to role on teamsheet)
Assign (where applicable) umpires for each game - rotating every 10 overs (assign to role on
teamsheet)
Players are made aware that they are not to leave the area of the outfield/square/pavilion
without permission to do so
Players are to be instructed that they must not use the playground during matches
START OF MATCH DAY
Prepare pavilion
George Porter Pavilion, Fordham Heath, Spring Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO39TA
Name
Author
Issue Date
Last Amended
Location
Accountable
Responsible
EAGCC Matchday Policy
Luke Keeble
16/06/2015
28/04/17
Dropbox-EAG Clubmark-Policies
EAGCC Committee
Matt Parker
Captain/VC should ensure members of the team to take control of preparing the pavilion before the
game. These tasks should include…
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Switch on immersion heater and shower pump
Litter sweep (inc the removal and replacement of full bin bags)
Patio sweep
Hoover the pavilion (inc toilets)
Erect flag pole
Ensure toilet rolls are filled
Put out tables/chairs/scoreboard (+ numbers)/umpires' table
Ensure (when necessary) the Umpires’ Room is clean and accessible for use of external
umpires (no rubbish, clear space, coats hung up with bails in pockets if necessary)
Prepare pitch
Captain/VC should ensure that members of the team take control of sorting the pitch out ready for
the game. These tasks should include…
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Take rope/stakes off of square
Put stumps and bails out
Mark boundary line (if required)
Saturday 1’s mark out 30 Yard fielding circle from centre of square
Put out boundary flags
Align sightscreens with correct wicket
Remove any noticeable ‘objects’ from the outfield (large sticks/rocks/dog turd etc)
The following safety measures will be carried out regarding the playground:
o Three safety A-signs are to be put up at the approaches to the playground, warning
users/passers-by that cricket balls are being used
o Fencing to be put up in the gap between the bush and pavilion
AFTER GAME
Scores and match fees
Scores need to be rung through to the relevant authorities and match fees collected. This is done
by...
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VC collects all match fees that are owed. Collect from VC and hand over to treasurer ASAP
with match sheet and date to ensure records are valid
Saturday Cricket - Captain rings through result and update online (both league and club
website*) to the relevant person by the specified time. These details will be in the league
handbook for that season (Home games only)
Sunday Cricket - Captain upload scorebook online (both league and club website*) by the
specified time. Umpire assessment may also need to be completed for all games. These
details will be in the league handbook for that season (Home games only)
Ensure Play-Cricket is updated and confirmed with bonus points Sunday & Saturday
George Porter Pavilion, Fordham Heath, Spring Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO39TA
Name
Author
Issue Date
Last Amended
Location
Accountable
Responsible
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EAGCC Matchday Policy
Luke Keeble
16/06/2015
28/04/17
Dropbox-EAG Clubmark-Policies
EAGCC Committee
Matt Parker
Evening cricket - Upload scorebook online (both league and club website**) by the specified
time. These details will be in the league handbook for that season (Home games only)
*EAGCC expects this to be done by the Monday evening after the weekend
**EAGCC expects this to be done by the morning 2 days after the game (eg Wednesday game, Friday
morning should be completed)
Pavilion
Members of the team to take control of cleaning the Pavilion before the game. These tasks should
include…
o Switch off immersion heater and shower pump once everyone has showered
o Switch off shower lights once everyone has showered
o Litter sweep
o Bring in tables/chairs/scoreboard (+ numbers)/umpires table
Stress that the pavilion is in the same state as it was found in that morning.
Replace pitch to previous state
The same members of the team to take control of sorting the pitch out ready for the game. These
tasks should include…
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Take rope/stakes onto square
Ensure stumps and bails are brought in
Bring in
Bring in boundary flags
Bring in the safety A-signs and fencing to ensure passers-by are aware that training is over
Stress that the pitch is in the same state as it was found in that morning.
Bar Team
Only members of the Bar Committee to take control of the bar after the game. These tasks should
include…
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Serving
Clear glasses/rubbish from tables/outside
Wash up glasses
Clean surfaces during quiet periods
Ensure no entry to the bar other than bar team and committee members
George Porter Pavilion, Fordham Heath, Spring Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO39TA