BRITISH LAND KIDS CRICKET
LEAGUE RULES 2010/11
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1) TITLE
The title of the competition shall be the British Land Kids League/ Capital Kids Cricket primary
schools indoor 8-a-side league.
2) TEAMS
Each team comprises of 8 players. Players must be in school year 5 and below.
Teams must be of mixed sex. Squads are limited to 10 players. Bear in mind and communicate to all
competing teams that possible gender ratios could be: 3:5, and 4:4
In the event of injury to a player, a substitute will be allowed to field, but not bowl. Should such an
injury prevent the player batting, a substitute will be allowed to bat only with the permission of the
opposing member of staff. In any case, the use of substitutes must leave the team of mixed sex. If a
team cannot field a team consisting of mixed sex players as stated above, they will have to field a
team of fewer players.
3) UMPIRES & SCORERS
Umpires and Scorers will be supplied by the MCC, CKC (Semi-final & Final only) and borough
organisers. The Umpires decision is final.
4) CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
All players must wear their allocated British Land Kids Cricket League coloured T-shirts. (Grand
Finals Day only) or suitable clothing for PE. The orange wind ball shall be used and kwik cricket bats
in all matches.
5) VENUES
A sports hall, Leisure centre or suitable venue for indoor cricket.
PLAYING CONDITIONS
1. LAWS
The laws of cricket (2000) code shall apply together with the experimental rules and conditions laid
down by the E.C.B. for recreational cricket for the preceding cricket season, with the exception of the
following playing regulations.
1.1
1.2
1.3
Teams shall consist of 8 players each
Each match shall consist of one innings.
Each innings shall consist of a maximum of Ten 6 ball over’s. In some cases matches may be
of a shorter duration- A minimum of 6 over’s per side
1.4
No more than two overs shall be bowled by any individual. In calculating each individuals
accrued number of overs, part of an over shall be deemed as a full over. The wicketkeeper
cannot bowl and must be designated at the start of each innings by the fielding captain.(This
applies to the Grand Finals only)
There shall be a no interval between innings
Two batters shall be at the wicket at all times during an innings. In the event of a team losing
7 wickets within the permitted 10 overs, the last batter shall continue batting, with the last
batter out remaining at the wicket as a non-striker.
When a batter reaches or passes a personal total of 15 he / she shall retire, but may return to
the crease on the departure of the 7th batter. Retired batter must return in order of their
retirement and take the place of the retiring or dismissed batter. Two ‘live’ batters shall be at
the wicket until such time as the 7th wicket has fallen. The batter shall retire again when
he/she scores an additional 15 runs on his / her return to the crease.
If the ball passes, or would have passed, above shoulder height when the ball has pitched, or
above waist height without the ball pitching of the batter standing upright at the crease, the
umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal ‘No ball’. If the ball bounces more than twice
before reaching the batter this should also be called ‘No ball’.
Law 25.1 – Wide Ball – judging a Wide
Umpires are instructed to apply a consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to
prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket.
The following criterion shall be adopted as a guide to the umpires;
1.9.1 If the ball passes either side of the wicket sufficiently wide to make it virtually
impossible or the striker to play a ‘normal cricket stroke’ both from where he / she is standing
and from where he / she should normally be standing at the crease, the Umpire shall call and
signal ‘Wide’.
NOTE: The above provision does not apply if the striker makes contact with the ball.
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2. RESULTS
The team scoring the most runs in its innings shall be the winner. If the scores of both teams are
equal, then the team taking the greater number of wickets shall be the winner.
3 points are awarded for a win.
If two teams are level on points at the end of the league stages, run rate will then decide the group
winners. This is calculated as follows – The total runs scored in both games are added together to
get an average score over the two games, if scores are still level after this then it will go to the
team who has taken the most wickets in the their games.
3. SCORING
The scoring for Indoor Cricket shall take place as follows: 3.1
3.1.1.
3.1.2.
3.2.
3.3.
A ball struck to hit the boundary wall behind the bowler without touching the floor or any
other wall or ceiling shall count boundary 6 runs. If however, the ball touches the floor but
does not touch any of the other walls or the ceiling and hits the boundary wall, then it shall
count as boundary 4 runs.
Before the toss, the umpires shall agree with both captains the exact interpretation of
‘boundary wall’ or ‘ceiling’ ‘side wall’ or ‘back wall’.
If a ball is struck into an open gallery along a wall that is not a Boundary wall, the ball
becomes dead and the striker credited with one run.
A ball struck to hit the ceiling or one or more of the side or back walls shall count 1 run, even
if the ball subsequently hits the boundary wall in which case it remains in play. Two
additional runs shall be scored if the batter completes a run (if the ball is struck to hit the
ceiling or side or back wall and a batter is run out then 1 run shall be scored).
Two runs shall be scored if the striker plays the ball and it does not hit a wall and the batters
complete a run.
3.4.
3.5.
A bye shall count as 1 extra if the ball hits a wall (including the boundary wall); a leg bye
shall count as 1 extra if the ball hits a wall (including the boundary wall). In each case if the
batters complete a run 2 additional runs shall be scored.
Two byes or 2 leg byes shall be scored if the batters complete a run without the ball hitting a
wall.
3.6.
No Ball
3.6.1 A No ball shall score 2 penalty runs, recorded as a no ball extra, in addition to any
other runs scored under 3.6.2 and 3.6.3
3.6.2 From a No ball struck by the batter, runs shall be scored as in scoring regulations 3.1,
3.2 and 3.3; these shall be accredited to the striker. If the batters do not run and the
ball does not touch any wall or ceiling, then just the penalty shall be scored.
3.6.3 From a No ball not struck by the batter, or from one striking his/her person when
he/she is trying to avoid being hit by the ball, runs shall be scored as in scoring
regulations 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3; these shall be credited as No ball extras.
3.6.4 Law 24.14, stating that a no-ball shall not count as one of the over, shall only be
applicable in the 10th over of any innings.
3.7
Wide
3.7.1 A wide ball shall score 2 penalty runs, recorded as a wide, in
Addition to any other runs scored under 3.7.2 and 3.7.3 below.
3.7.2 If a wide ball is called and the ball goes on to hit the ceiling or any wall, then 2 runs
shall be credited under extras; two additional runs shall be credited under extras
every time the batters complete a run.
3.7.3 If a wide ball is called but it does not hit the ceiling or any wall, two runs shall be
credited under extras for every run completed by the batters.
3.7.4 Law 25.7, stating that a wide ball shall not count as one of the over, shall only be
applicable in the 10th over of any innings.
3.8
3.9
3.10
Other Scoring
An overthrow hitting any wall or walls shall count as only one run to the batter or to the total
of extras as appropriate. Additional overthrows can only ensue from each additional throw
which goes on to hit a wall or walls (The batters shall not change ends).
No runs shall be scored if a batter is out caught off the walls or ceilings.
If in the opinion of the umpire the ball becomes lodged in netting or in any obstacle, then the
umpire shall call and signal ‘dead ball’ and award one run. The batters shall return to their
original ends.
4. METHODS OF DISMISSAL
Apart from the normal methods of dismissal contained in the Laws of Cricket, the following
variations shall apply: 4.1
4.2
The batter shall be caught out by a fielder after the ball has hit the ceiling, the netting or any
wall except directly from the boundary wall, provided the ball has not touched the floor.
The last not out batter shall be given out if the non-striker running with him/her is given out.
The organizers decision is final.
Code of conduct for players
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All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decision
All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants
regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
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Players must wear suitable kit –Appropriate shoes and whites– for training and
match sessions, as agreed with the teacher/team manager.
Code of conduct for coaches and staff
 Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person within the context of Cricket
 Treat everyone equally and not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender,
disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, color, parental or marital status, religious
belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief
 Not condone, or allow to go unchallenged, any form of discrimination if witnessed
 Display high standards of behavior
 Promote the positive aspects of Cricket e.g. fair play
 Encourage all participants to learn the Laws and rules and play within them,
respecting the decisions of match officials
 Actively discourage unfair play, rule violations and arguing with match officials
 Recognise good performance not just match results
 Place the well-being and safety of Young People above the development of
performance
 Not smoke, drink or use banned substances whilst actively working with Young
People.
 Not provide Young People with alcohol.
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