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Ford Cricket League
2004 Season
Ford Cricket League (FCL) is a new organization that is being formed
with the support of senior management to promote the game of Cricket at
Ford. This organization, working closely with FAIA and MichCA, will
assume responsibility for conducting the annual Ford Cricket League and
other Cricket related activities at Ford. FCL will be led by a committee
with experience in fostering the growth of local Cricket organizations like
MichCA and Detroit Cricket League. Your enthusiastic support is critical
to the success of this organization. As captains of teams that participated
in the Ford Cricket League last year, you are here to be a part of the
several committees that will be formed today and ensuring the Ford
Cricket League is conducted in a professional manner thus maintaining
the best traditions of the game.
Ford Cricket League Structure
Exe.Champion
Mike Harrison
MichCA support rules
MichCA umpiring
President
committee
committee
Ramana Divakaruni
Lead: Arun Chikmeahalli
Lead: Vasanth Krishnaswami
Disciplinary . Cmt.
Gopi Rao (L), Ramana(alt)
MadhuVedaji, M. Yousaf
Chief Of Operations
Madhu Vadaji
Finance/Treasury
Anand Jayaraman
Information
Logistics.
Mahendra Patil
B K Rai(L)
PR / Media
Agenda
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Opening comments - Divakaruni
Mission and vision - Divakaruni
Roles and Responsibilities – Divakaruni
Seasonal fees, registration/sponsorships – Madhu Vedaji
Cascade registration/different forms – Madhu Vedaji
Finalize teams and committee members – Madhu Vedaji
League Format & Schedule – Madhu Vedaji
Umpire Certification – M. Yousaf
Q&A
Mission & Vision
 Mission
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Develop and promote the game of Cricket at Ford
 Vision
– Generate enthusiasm and cultivate interest in cricket among Ford
and agency employees.
– Establish a structured framework with clearly defined rules for
conducting cricket tournaments.
– Encourage the spirit of the game and fair play.
– Associate closely with MichCA for mutual growth.
FCL Constitution
Roles & Responsibilities
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Governing Body (GB)
The GB will consist of the President, Chief of Operations, Treasurer and the Disciplinary
Committee
Formation of working committees
Oversight of the league operations
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President
Deploy leagues vision to club members
Interface with captains, Chief of Operations, Treasurer, coaches and key personnel to
promote and share the club vision and steps to ensure set goals are met
Action plan to work towards the goals
Plan and work with Chief of Operations to plan events for the calendar year and cascade
schedule to members at the beginning of the season
Interface with Treasurer to understand financial position
Support and procure adequate funds to meet Operations Manager/treasurer's projection
Communicate with PR director and establish clear goals and provide adequate planning
for implementation to procure funds
Publish accomplishments and achievements to promote the League
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Chief Of Operations
Implement actions to realize the vision of the league
Primarily responsible for day-to-day running of the league
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Treasurer
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Responsible for procuring payments prior to season commencement
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Responsible for advising Operations Manager on funding status all along the season
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Provide budget projections for next calendar year by the first of every calendar year
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Make payments to players who incur expenses on club's behalf
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Provide funding to managers for every game
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Consult with Operations Manager to ensure taxes are filed on behalf of the club (if applicable)
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Interface with the president for sponsorship to plan for unforeseen expenses
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Interface with PR director to envision expenses for calendar year prior to commencement of
the season
Team Captain
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Ensure the team adheres to code of conduct as outlined in FCL rules
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Ensure at least 3 team members are certified MichCA umpires
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Responsible for paying the dues owed by the team
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Must serve on at least one working-level committee
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Must provide team scorecard to the statistician within 3 days of match completion date
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Must not behave in conduct detrimental to league's reputation and growth
Team Registration / Fee Structure
 Registration Process
 Team registrations to be submitted with necessary forms and
initial roster (at least 11 players) to Treasurer by April 30th , 2004
– NO EXCEPTIONS
 Player registration with fees ($30 per player) to be completed
and submitted by captains to Treasurer by May 15th, 2004
 Every player will receive an FCL T-Shirt, a cap bearing FCL logo
and one (1) year subscription of India Abroad Newspaper. In
addition, every team will receive playing T-Balls for the duration
of regular season
 Logistics committee will furnish all necessary forms per FCL
guidelines by April 15th, 2004
Committees
 Disciplinary
 Logistics
 Information (Stats & Website)
 Media & PR - www.cricket.ford.com
Committees
Roles & Responsibilities
Disciplinary Committee
 Review all complaints from Umpires and Captains of the involved teams and implement
resolution within 48 hrs from the time a complaint is lodged
 Provide an objective decision and honor the rules of the game as detailed in the FCL
rules-book
Logistics
 Ensure matches are played on scheduled grounds per standards set by the Grounds
committee
 Make sure the players and umpires are insured on the grounds where matches are
conducted
 Report any unscheduled fees promptly to the treasurer
Information
 Update records from all matches and for all teams and keep tally of best bowler,
batsman, fielder and notify all captains
 Forward information to be loaded into FCL website
FCL 2004 Schedule
 Pre Season
 Friendly Games – open for discussion
 Regular Season
 June 4th – August 13th, 2004
 Playoffs
 August 20th to September 10th
 Knockout Tournament
 September 17th to October 15th, 2004
 Awards Ceremony – TBD
Tournament Format
 Based on number of registered teams
 Logistics committee to forward proposal to Governing body for
approval by May 15th, 2004
 League schedule to be published by May 22nd , 2004
 Knockout
 Logistics committee to forward proposal to Governing body for
approval by August 15th, 2004
 League schedule to be published by September 1st , 2004
 Day/Night matches
Umpire Certification
 Objective
– Fair Play and Streamlined Application of Rules &
Regulations
 Requirements
– 3 members at least per team.
– Penalty involved for not fulfilling umpiring assignments
 Actions Required
– Training and Certification
– Submit Names with CDS I.D. of designees to
[email protected]
Next Steps
 Committee formation discussion
 Committee Nominations
 FCL General Body meeting – to be
scheduled in May, 2004
 Logistics committee to deliver finalized FCL
Rules book to GB by April 15th, 2004
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