West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Assoc.
H a n d b o o k
Season: 2014/2015
WEST AUSTRALIAN
SUBURBAN TURF
CRICKET
ASSOCIATION (INC.)
MEMBER OF CRICKET WEST (INC.)
BYLAWS & CONTACT BOOK
2014 - 15
West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association
CONTACT DETAILS
Web: www.wastca.com.au
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WASTCA
Twitter: @SuburbanTurf
Mail: GPO Box F334, PERTH 6841
Office: WACA Ground, Nelson Crescent, East Perth
Scores
SMS: 0415648778
EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ross SKUTHORP m: 0499 092 353
e: [email protected]
UMPIRES ADVISORBill WOOD
m: 0408 948 189
e: [email protected]
GROUNDSAllen STONEHOUSE
m: 0427 722 111 e: [email protected]
SOCIAL MEDIABrad PEARCE
m: 0448 700 160
e: [email protected]
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W.A. SUBURBAN TURF LEAGUE
West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association
WEST AUSTRALIAN SUBURBAN TURF
CRICKET UMPIRES ASSOCIATION (INC)
INAUGURATED 1972
OFFICE BEARERS 2014-15
PRESIDENTJohn PITT
Mobile: 0457 665 224
Email: [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT Bejoy MENON
Mobile: 0439 278 338
Email: [email protected]
SECRETARY
Wendy OLIVER
Mobile: 0438 056 699
Email: [email protected]
TREASURER
Guy LEATH
Mobile: 0418 910 556
Email: [email protected]
COMMITTEE
Bruce BOLAND
Mobile: 0407 198 160
Email: [email protected]
Ed COYLE
Mobile: 0411 452 627
Email: [email protected]
Stephen DUNCAN
Mobile: 0429 790 357
Email: [email protected]
Lloyd TIFFLIN
Mobile: 0433 050 010
Email: [email protected]
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association
GROUND LOCATIONS
GROUNDADDRESS
Admiral Reserve
Admiral Dve, Heathridge
Aintree Reserve
Aintree St, Hamersley
Allen Park
Cnr Wood & Kirkwood Sts,
Swanbourne
Ashfield Reserve
Guildford Rd & Fisher St,
Ashfield
Baskerville Oval
Memorial Ave, Baskerville
Beach Reserve
Carine Regional Open
Space, Beach Rd, Carine
Belridge SHS
Gwendoline Dve, Beldon
Belrose Park
Cnr Whitfords Ave &
Belrose Entrance, Kallaroo
Bentley Primary Sch
Baldock St, Bentley
Bill Ellson Reserve
Mandala Cresc, Bateman
Birralee Park
Bates Rd, Innaloo
Butlers Reserve
Calais & Cobb Sts,
Scarborough
Chinners Reserve
Cnr Melvista Ave & Bay
Rd, Nedlands
College Park
Cnr Melvista Ave &
Bostock Rd, Claremont
Dalkeith Oval
Beatrice Rd, Dalkeith
Delawney Reserve
Vasto Place, Balcatta
Des Penman Reserve
Carcoola St, Nollamara
Ernest Johnson Oval
South Terrace, South
Perth
Fleming Reserve
Newburn Rd
High Wycombe
Flinders Park
Flinders Ave & Centennial
Gardens, Hillarys
Fraser Park
Fraser Park Rd,
East Victoria Park
George Burnett Park
Manning Rd, Karawara
Gil Fraser Reserve
John Street, North
Fremantle
Grand Prom Reserve
Cnr Grand Prom & Craven
St, Bedford
Graylands Reserve
Cnr Davies & Alfred Rds,
Graylands
Grenville Reserve
Cnr Cape & Stoneham Sts,
Tuart Hill
Harold Rossiter Res
Cnr Kent & Etwell St,
East Victoria Park
Heathridge Park
Sail Terrace, Heathridge
James Miller Oval
Jarman Ave, Manning
John Lucas Oval
Tuscany Way, Churchlands
Jones Paskin Reserve
Jones St, Balcatta
Jubilee Reserve
Robinson Rd, Eden Hill
Kent Street SHS
Rathay St, Kensington
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GROUNDADDRESS
Kostera Oval
Canning Rd & Recreation
Rd, Kalamunda
Lilac Hill Park 3
West Swan Rd, Caversham
Luketina Reserve
Buntine St,
Wembley Downs
MacDonald Park
Marmion Ave, Padbury
Maida Vale Rec. Res
Ridge Hill Rd, Maida Vale
Maniana Reserve
Maniana Rd North,
Queens Park
McLean Park
Cnr The Boulevard &
Ulster Rd, Floreat Park
Monyash Reserve
Monyash Rd, Carine
Murdoch Uni (East)
Discovery Way
(from South Street)
Murdoch Uni (West)
Discovery Way
(from South Street)
Newman College Lower Dolomite Court,
Churchlands
Ocean Reef Park
Clinker Rd, Ocean Reef
Otago Reserve
Cambewarra Dve, Craigie
Pat Goodridge Res
Cnr Hay & Selby Sts,
Wembley
Prince Regent Park
Prince Regent Dve,
Heathridge
R.A. Cook Reserve
Coode St, Bedford
Raphael Park
Gloucester St,
Victoria Park
Rosalie Park
Derby Rd, Shenton Park
S. Strickland Res
Coogee Rd, Ardross
Scott Reserve
Norling Rd,
High Wycombe
Sheldrake Reserve
Sheldrake St, Stirling
Shelley Reserve
Koolan Dve, Shelley
Swan Athletic Oval
McDonald St, Herne Hill
Swan Valley Sporting
766 Great Northern
Highway, Herne Hill
Tom Perrott Reserve
McCabe St, Mosman Park
Tompkins Park
Canning Highway,
Alfred Cove
Veryard Reserve
Bourke St, North Perth
Winthrop Park
Winthrop Dve, Winthrop
Wyong Reserve
Baldock St, Bentley
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WASTCA BY-LAWS
10 September 2014 1
INTERPRETATION 1.1
On Match Days For the interpretation of playing and match conditions By‐Laws on match day only, the Umpires Adviser is to be contacted for a determination. 1.2
At All Other Times All other requests for the interpretation of By‐Laws are to be made directly to the Board. 1.3
Matters not Covered in the Constitution or By‐Laws Any matters arising that are not covered by the Association Constitution or By‐Laws will be dealt with at the Boards discretion 1.4
Definitions “By‐law” means the WASTCA By‐laws in this document. “Law” means one of the Laws of Cricket. “Laws of Cricket” means the Marylebone Cricket Club Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 5th Edition – 2013). “WASTCUA” means Western Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Umpires Association. “WASTCA” means Western Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association. “WACA” means Western Australian Cricket Association. 2
CLUB ADMINISTRATION 2.1
Notification of Club Officials Clubs shall submit the names and contact details of the following in the Office Bearers Section for their Club in MyCricket. (1)
Club President Club Secretary Club Treasurer (2)
Team Captains (3)
Grounds Officer Clubs will also advise the Association of 3 nominated contacts for receipt of information from the Association. All positions other than team captains must be updated not later than 14 days after the Annual General Meeting of the Association. Team Captain details must be updated by the commencement of the second playing fixture. 2.2
CricketWest Matches 2.2.1
Clubs must nominate a minimum of 1 player for each of the WASTCA CricketWest representative sides (1 x Senior, 1x Colt and 1 x Veteran) prior to the commencement of Round 1 of Saturday Grade cricket. 2.2.2
Where a selected player does not play in the match without reasonable excuse or without notifying the WASTCA, such a player shall be fined as per Schedule A. 2.3
Financials 2.3.1
Except as provided in By‐Law 2.4.2 if at any Board meeting a club is 2 match payments in arrears they are to be contacted by the Executive Officer and penalised as per Schedule A. W.A. SUBURBAN TURF LEAGUE - BYLAWS
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws 2.3.2
If, on the Wednesday following the completion of the qualifying rounds, a Club is unfinancial in regard to any account issued before the last day of play of the qualifying rounds, then the Board reserves the right to deny the offending Club the right to participate in any further matches. If such right is denied, the Club drawn to play the offending Club shall be declared the winner of such match. 2.4
Withdrawal of Teams 2.4.1
Any team not playing two consecutive matches shall be deemed to have disbanded unless otherwise determined by the Board. 2.4.2
Any club that withdraws a team following the allocation and adoption of grounds and fixtures shall be liable for a fine. 2.4.3
Any player of a disbanded unfinancial Club shall not be permitted to play with any Association Club without the sanction of the Board and, should sanction be granted, a levy to be fixed by the Board may be imposed on the player. 2.5
Sponsorship Any club being found in breach of the Associations sponsorship agreements shall be dealt with at the discretion of the Board. 3
PLAYER REGISTRATION AND ELIGIBILITY 3.1
Registration 3.1.1
A player who wishes to play in matches conducted by the Association must register prior to playing. All registrations must be submitted using the MyCricket registration function. 3.1.2
The Board at its discretion may levy a Registration Fee. 3.1.3
MyCricket will be the register of record for all players of all members clubs. 3.2
Overseas Player 3.2.1
An overseas player means a person who does not hold Australian citizenship or permanent residency. 3.2.2
Overseas players wishing to play in Saturday Grade Competition Divisions 1 and 2 or the Twenty20 Competition are required to obtain a Non‐Resident Permit prior to playing. 3.2.3
Overseas players may instead obtain a Dispensation Permit by which they shall not count towards the player limits. A permit may be granted where: (1)
They have been transferred to WA in their employment; or (2)
They will permanently reside in WA for a minimum of the next two years; or (3)
Any other extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the board. 3.3
Cancellation of Registration 3.3.1
The Board, at its discretion, may refuse, cancel or review the registration of any player. The Board’s decision shall be final and binding unless reviewed by the Disciplinary Tribunal as set out in By‐Law 3.3.3. 3.3.2
The Board shall, as soon as practicable, notify the player and his Club in writing of the refusal, cancellation or review. 3.3.3
The player shall, within 14 days of receipt of the Board’s written notice, have the right to have the refusal, cancellation or review reviewed by the Disciplinary Tribunal which shall hear and determine whether such refusal, cancellation or review shall stand and shall have the power to vary such refusal, cancellation or review. 8
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws 3.4
Ineligible Players 3.4.1
An ineligible player is any player who: 3.4.2
(1)
Is not registered for the club he is playing for; (2)
Has been suspended by this Association or any other Association affiliated with Cricket Australia or its state and territory affiliates; (3)
Has not obtained a clearance as required; (4)
Has not obtained a permit as required; (5)
Has provided false information on his registration, clearance or permit; (6)
Has not been nominated on the Declared Teams List; (7)
Is over the age limit if playing in a Colts match; or (8)
Is in breach of any other eligibility requirement in these By‐Laws. Any Club playing an ineligible player shall forfeit the match. Fines as per By‐Law 4.3 shall apply. 3.5
Clearances 3.5.1
A clearance shall be required for any player wishing to transfer from a WACA‐affiliated club for which they have played a senior match in the previous 5 seasons. All clearances are required to be approved by the Association. 3.5.2
All clearances must be submitted using the MyCricket clearance function, except where the player’s previous club or Association does not use the MyCricket system. In these cases, a paper Clearance Form may be used, which must be submitted by 3pm on the last business day prior to the match in order to be approved. 3.5.3
The MyCricket clearance function is also to be used to transfer or link a player who already exists in the MyCricket system but does not require a clearance. In this case, the player’s previous club is not required to approve the clearance. 3.5.4
The MyCricket clearance function automatically attempts to register the player when approved by the Association. A player will be considered to have been registered from the time of approval by their previous club. Where the player’s previous club is not required to approve the clearance under By‐Law 3.5.3, the player will be considered to have been registered from the time of submitting the clearance request. 3.5.5
A club may request the Board to approve a clearance where: (1)
The application has been unreasonably rejected by the player’s previous club; or (2)
The player’s previous club is affiliated with CricketWest and has not responded within 7 days; or (3)
The player’s previous club is otherwise affiliated with the WACA and has not responded within 14 days. Any such request must be submitted in writing by 3pm on the last business day prior to the match. 3.5.6
The Board reserves the power to deny, at its discretion, approval of any clearance. 3.5.7
The Board will not approve any clearance application received by the Association after the 31st January, with the exception of students moving from a country zone to attend a tertiary education facility. (Any extenuating circumstances to be considered by the Board). W.A. SUBURBAN TURF LEAGUE - BYLAWS
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws 3.6
Permits 3.6.1
All permits must be submitted using the MyCricket permit function by 10am on the Friday preceding the match. 3.6.2
Temporary permit is required for any player who is registered as a senior player with another club, and who is on loan from that club. These permits may be valid for one or more matches in a season. WACA players who have played in grades 1 to 3 in the WACA competition in the current or preceding season are not eligible for a Temporary Permit. Temporary Permits will not be approved after January 31 and any extenuating circumstances will be considered at the Board’s discretion. 3.6.3
A Non‐Resident Permit is required for all overseas players who wish to play in any competition which limits the number of such players in a team. A Non‐resident permit shall be valid for one season. 3.6.4
A Higher Grade Permit is required for any player who wishes to play in a lower grade than these By‐Laws allow, or who wishes to play for another team in the same grade. These permits may be valid for one or more matches in a season. 3.6.5
A Dispensation Permit allows a player to be exempted from the count of Overseas Players in a team. A Dispensation Permit shall be valid for one season. 3.6.6
An Other Permit may be used for any other reason. 3.6.7
The Professional, Curator and Consent Permits are not used by the Association. 3.7
One Match No player shall play in more than one senior WASTCA or WACA affiliated match on any fixtured playing day, without a higher grade permit. 3.8
Finals Eligibility 3.8.1
In order to be eligible to play in a finals match a player must have played a minimum number of qualifying playing days. The minimum number of playing days required is dependent on the number of fixtured playing days for the team playing the finals match. Fixtured Days Days Required 21 – 22 8 18 – 20 7 15 – 17 6 12 – 14 5 9‐11 4 7‐8 3 5‐6 2 1‐4 1 (1) Matches in that grade or a lower grade shall count towards the number of days played. For these purposes, the One Day Competition shall be considered to be lower than Division 4. (2)
A fixtured playing day means that both days will count even when play only takes place on one day of a 2 day match. (3)
Only matches where play has commenced will count towards finals eligibility. Matches where play has commenced but then abandoned or forfeited WILL count towards finals eligibility for both teams. When play has not commenced they will 10
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws not count towards finals eligibility and the Fixtured Days for those teams will be reduced to suit. (4)
3.8.2
Only matches where a player has been present during a match will count towards finals eligibility. (5)
In the case of a split player, only one playing day will count for each player. (6)
For the One Day Finals in Saturday Grade Competition Divisions 3 & 4, the number of fixtured playing days shall only include those prior to the date of the final. (7)
For the Twenty20 Competition Division 1 finals, in addition to being eligible based on playing days in the Twenty20 Competition, a player will also be eligible to play where they have played the minimum number of playing days required in the Saturday Grade Competition Division 1 or lower based on the number of Saturday Grade Competition Division 1 fixtured playing days prior to the date of the Twenty20 final. (8)
For the Twenty20 Competition Division 2 finals, in addition to being eligible based on playing days in the Twenty20 Competition Division 2, a player will also be eligible to play where they have played the minimum number of playing days required in the Saturday Grade Competition Division 2 or lower based on the number of Saturday Grade Competition Division 2 fixtured playing days prior to the date of the Twenty20 final, provided they have not played any matches in the Saturday Grade Competition Division 1. (9)
For the Colts final, in addition to being eligible based on playing days in the Colts Competition, a player will also be eligible to play where they have played the minimum number of playing days required in the Saturday Grade Competition Division 1 or lower based on the number of Saturday Grade Competition Division 1 fixtured playing days prior to the date of the Colts final. A player shall be eligible to play in a lower‐grade semi‐final or final match provided that: (1)
The lower‐grade team is the next lowest within the club to the grade in which a player is eligible to play under By‐Law 3.8.1. (2)
The higher‐grade team for which the player is eligible to play is also qualified to participate in the semi‐final or final match. (3)
Such player, having played in a lower‐grade semi‐final match shall be eligible to play in the final match in that lower grade whether or not the higher‐grade team is defeated in the semi‐final. 3.8.3
Having played in a semi‐final a player shall be eligible to play in a lower‐grade final match provided it is the clubs next lowest team. 3.8.4
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a player having played in a semi‐final in any grade shall not be eligible to play in the final of any lower grade if the team in which he played the semi‐
final is defeated, unless he has played at least 80% of fixtured days in that grade. 3.9
Movement between Grades 3.9.1
Byes in Grades 2 and 4 (1)
Where a bye situation occurs in grades 2 and 4 because of uneven club numbers, penalties as per By‐Law 3.4.1 will apply to any club playing players from grades 2 and 4 in lower grades during that round without first gaining permission from the Board. W.A. SUBURBAN TURF LEAGUE - BYLAWS
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3.9.2
When clubs have a bye situation in grades 2 and 4 any players selected in a lower grade for that fixture can only be promoted one division in the following fixture. A player whose last qualifying round match in the current season was for: (1)
A club’s 1st XI, may not play any lower than the club’s 2nd XI; or (2)
A club’s 2nd XI, may not play any lower than the club’s 4th XI without first obtaining a Higher Grade Permit. 4
FORFEITS 4.1
Points Where a team forfeits a match, the allotted points shall be awarded to the opposing team. 4.2
Must Forfeit Lowest Grade Clubs are expected to forfeit their lowest grade first, except that no One Day Competition team shall be required to forfeit before a Division 4 team playing a 2‐day match. The Board reserves the right to determine that teams from any lower grades shall also forfeit if this By‐Law is not complied with. 4.3
Penalties 4.3.1
Any club which forfeits a match will be penalised as per Schedule A. 4.3.2
Should the club fail to advise the association of their intention to forfeit the match by 11 a.m. on the Friday preceding the match a penalty shall apply. 4.4
Points from Withdrawn Teams All points gained by a team against a club which disbands, or a team of a club withdrawn from competition, at any time during the season, are to be considered null and void in determining final team placings or at the Board’s discretion may be recalculated in any form it feels necessary. 5
POINTS 5.1
Board to Decide Points The Board, after the annual General meeting each season, shall decide the method to be adopted for the scoring of points for matches and deciding the premiership teams. The Board shall also decide the length and the time of luncheon intervals, tea intervals and time and duration of all matches prior to commencement of the season 5.2
Drawn Finals In the event of semi‐final or final matches being drawn or tied, the team that finished higher on the ladder in the qualifying round matches shall be deemed the winner of the match. 5.3
Discrepancy in the Points Allocation Any team or club finding any discrepancy in the points allocation for a fixture, must notify the Executive officer of any such discrepancy before the completion of the next fixtured match, or in the case of any discrepancy in the points allocated for fixture 11, by 12 noon on the Friday prior to the semi final. 12
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TROPHIES 6.1
Annual Wind‐up 6.1.1
The association shall present trophies at the annual wind up to be held no later than four weeks following the completion of the finals. 6.2
Grade Competition and One Day Competition Awards 6.2.1
The association shall award trophies for the following awards in each grade in the Saturday Grade Competition and One Day Competition: (1)
Batting averages, (2)
Bowling averages. 6.2.2
Only performances in qualifying rounds matches shall count for these awards. 6.2.3
The awards will be determined using the data in MyCricket as of the match reporting time in By‐law 14.6 Match Reporting Requirements for the last qualifying round for each grade. 6.2.4
The qualifying criteria for Saturday Grade Competition Divisions 1 & 2 shall be: 6.2.5
(1)
Batting – to have batted in a minimum of 7 innings and scored a minimum of 200 runs; (2)
Bowling – to have bowled a minimum of 540 balls (90 overs) and taken a minimum of 20 wickets. The qualifying criteria for Saturday Grade Competition Divisions 3 & 4 and the One Day Competition the criteria shall be: (1)
Batting – to have batted in a minimum of 8 innings and scored a minimum of 200 runs ; (2)
Bowling– to have bowled a minimum of 330 balls (55 overs) and taken a minimum of 15 wickets. 6.2.6
The Association shall publish the best ten batting and bowling averages in each Grade. 6.3
Ineligible for Awards Any player during the season reported to the tribunal and found guilty shall be ineligible to win the following awards. (1)
Cricketer of the year (2)
First grade champion cricketer (3)
Best player in grade two (4)
Second grade champion cricketer 7
UMPIRES 7.1
Umpires Attire Umpires must wear a long sleeved white or approved shirt with collar, black trousers, predominantly white shoes/boots, white wide brim hat or white cap, pocket badge and name badge. 7.2
Substitute Umpires 7.2.1
Any player, or other person, acting as a substitute umpire, whether at the bowlers end or square leg, shall be recognized as, and have the authority of, an official WASTCA umpire, and shall check count the balls in the over with the official umpire. W.A. SUBURBAN TURF LEAGUE - BYLAWS
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws 7.2.2
The minimum acceptable standard of dress for a substitute umpire shall be shorts, shirt and footwear. No match shall proceed until this standard is complied with. 7.2.3
Distinguishing attire, as approved by the Board, shall at all times be worn by a player acting as a substitute square‐leg umpire. 7.3
Required To Have a Copy of These By‐Laws At all matches, umpires shall have on their persons a copy of these By‐Laws and the Laws of Cricket. 7.4
Umpires Shall be in Position Umpires shall be in a position 5 minutes prior to the prescribed starting time. If an umpire is not present 15 minutes prior to the prescribed starting time, the two captains shall arrange substitute umpires. Should the umpire arrive after play has commenced he shall assume control of the match. 7.5
Report by Duty Umpire The duty umpire shall forward to the Executive Officer of the Association, not later than 3.00 p.m. on the Tuesday following the conclusion of the match. Team lists and a Match Report on the approved form or through MyCricket. 7.6
No Umpire In Attendance If on any scheduled fixture date no umpire is in attendance by the scheduled start of the play and both captains are in disagreement as to whether play shall commence the captain of the home team is to contact the Umpires Advisor, whose decision shall be binding. 7.7
Control of Ball between Days If the ball, having been taken charge of by the umpires, be not available due to causes determined by the Board to be within the control of the umpires, then such umpires shall be subjected to a fine by the Association of one day’s match payment. 8
REPORTING OF PLAYERS AND OFFICIALS 8.1
Reports by Umpires 8.1.1
Umpires shall report any infringements of these By‐Laws committed by any member of the Association during any match conducted under the auspices of the Association. The umpires jurisdiction shall commence 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of play and extend 30 minutes past the close of play, and to both the field of play and the ground on which the match is played. The umpire shall, not later than 30 minutes after the close of play on the day of the offence being committed, notify the captain, or player acting in that capacity, or an Official of the Club concerned, of his intention to report and the nature of the charge. 8.1.2
The umpire shall, no later than 5:00pm on the next business day after the conclusion of the match, lodge a written report to the Executive Officer. 8.2
Complaints by Clubs 8.2.1
Any Club making any complaint against another Club, Player, Official or Member of another Club shall forward the particulars in writing to the Executive Officer together with a $100 bond no later than 5:00pm on the next business day after the conclusion of the match. Should the complaint be deemed without merit, the bond is forfeited to the Association. 14
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws 8.3
Investigation of Reports and Complaints 8.3.1
The Board may investigate any report or complaint received by it under By‐Laws 8.1 or 8.2. and may after investigating that report or complaint charge any member with an infringement. 8.3.2
The Disciplinary tribunal shall hear and determine the matter as soon as practicable in accordance with the Association’s constitution. 8.4
Persons Required to Give Evidence All players and Club officials named in the report of the umpire or Board investigation are, if requested by the Executive Officer, required to provide evidence to the disciplinary tribunal in a manner deemed appropriate by the Executive Officer or Tribunal Chairman. 8.5
Failing to Attend a Tribunal 8.5.1
If a player or club official that has been reported fails to attend the Disciplinary Tribunal convened to consider that report then that player or Club official shall be penalised. 8.5.2
If a player or Club official that is not on report is requested by the Executive officer to attend the Disciplinary Tribunal or a Board investigation to give evidence and fails to attend then the Board may, in its absolute discretion, impose a penalty on that player or Club official. 8.6
Early Guilty Plea 8.6.1
The Board may in its absolute discretion notify any player or official against whom a charge has been brought that they may elect to plead guilty to that charge and accept a penalty prescribed by the Board without the necessity for the matter to be determined by the Disciplinary Tribunal. 8.6.2
If the Board decides to exercise the discretion contained in By‐Law 8.6.1 then it must notify the player or official (“Notification”) against whom the charge has been brought 8.6.3
(1)
The nature of the charge; (2)
That they may elect to plead guilty to the charge without the necessity for the matter to be heard by the Disciplinary Tribunal; and (3)
The penalty prescribed by the Board in respect of that offence. Any player or official charged with an offence that receives Notification may elect: (1)
To plead guilty to that charge and accept the penalty prescribed by the Board without a hearing of the Disciplinary tribunal; or (2)
To have the matter heard by the Disciplinary tribunal. 8.6.4
If a player or official charged with an offence receives Notification and elects to plead guilty to that charge and accept the penalty prescribed by the Board without a hearing of the Disciplinary Tribunal then that player or official must notify the Executive Officer of their election by no later than 12pm on the day after the Executive Officer gave the Notification. 8.6.5
If any player or official receives Notification and that player or official notifies the Board by no later than 12pm on the day after they receive that Notification that they plead guilty to the charge then that player or official shall automatically be subject to the penalty imposed by the Board without a hearing by the Disciplinary Tribunal. 8.6.6
If : (1)
any player or official charged with an offence does not receive the Notification, then the matter shall be heard by the Disciplinary Tribunal. W.A. SUBURBAN TURF LEAGUE - BYLAWS
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any player or official receives Notification but fails to notify the Board of their election by 12pm on the day after the Board gave the Notification, then the matter shall be dealt with by the Disciplinary Tribunal. (3)
any player or club official is suspended as a result of having committed an offence, the Board shall notify the club in writing of the offending player advising the nature of the penalty and the date upon which the suspended player may resume playing. 9
PLAYERS/OFFICIALS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR 9.1
General Offenses 9.1.1
Players/Officials must not assault or attempt to assault an umpire, another player, official or a spectator. 9.1.2
Players/Officials must not abuse or dispute an umpires decision, or react in an obviously provocative or disapproving manner either towards an umpire, his/her decision, or generally, following an umpiring decision. 9.1.3
Dismissed batsmen must leave the crease promptly on being given out and must not commit any equipment abuse. 9.1.4
Players/Officials must not use crude and/or abusive language, or otherwise engage in conduct known as sledging. This includes vilification or harassment such as offensive, abusive, belittling or threatening behaviour directed at a person or people because of a particular characteristic of that person or people (including the person or person’s level of empowerment relative to the harasser). The behaviour must be unwelcome and the sort of behaviour a reasonable person would recognise as unwelcome. 9.1.5
Players and officials must not engage in conduct detrimental to the spirit of the game. 9.1.6
Players and Officials must not in any manner use “well‐known” crude or abusive hand signals. 9.1.7
The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the spirit of the game as well as within the Laws of Cricket and these By‐Laws. 9.2
Social Media 9.2.1
Players/Officials affiliated with WASTCA must not engage in unacceptable use of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or any other social networking site, including blogs, in connection with the game of Cricket in any way and may be dealt with by the WASTCA as it deems fit, notwithstanding the behaviour did not occur on the playing field. 9.2.2
Without limiting the operation of this by‐law, unacceptable use may involve the person: 9.2.3
(1)
Criticising members/clubs/association/umpires or any other person involved in Cricket; (2)
Engaging in bullying behaviour including but not limited to name‐calling or making condescending, offensive (including racist or sexist) or abusive remarks about any members/clubs/association/umpires; or (3)
Engaging in any other behaviour which the W.A.S.T.C.A reasonably determines, in its absolute discretion, to have breached this by‐law. It is not relevant that the Person making the remarks was not aware that the content could or would be made publicly available. 16
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RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL PRACTICES 10.1
Responsibility for players, officials and supporters 10.1.1
Each club will be held responsible for ensuring its players, officials and supporters do not breach this by‐law, and will be held liable for any penalties imposed by the Board. 10.1.2
This by‐law shall apply to any ground on which the host club or an associated body holds a current Liquor License, and shall cover the entire ground including but not limited to the playing area, surrounds, carparks and changerooms in addition to any licensed area. 10.2
Bringing and consuming alcohol 10.2.1
The club will ensure its players, officials and supporters do not bring alcohol into the ground at which they are guests. 10.2.2
The club will ensure that all alcohol consumed by its players, officials and supporters at the ground has been purchased from the bar of the host club, and is consumed within the confines of the host club’s licensed area. 11
COMPETITION RULES – SATURDAY GRADE AND ONE DAY COMPETITIONS 11.1
Incorporated Playing Conditions 11.1.1
General Playing Conditions All matches shall be played in accordance with By‐Law 14 CONDITIONS OF PLAY – ALL MATCHES. 11.1.2
Two Day Matches All matches designated as two day matches by the Competition Committee shall be played in accordance with By‐Law 15 CONDITIONS OF PLAY – TWO DAY MATCHES. 11.1.3
One Day Matches All matches designated as one day matches by the Competition Committee shall be played in accordance with By‐Law 16 CONDITIONS OF PLAY – ONE DAY MATCHES. 11.2
Divisions 11.2.1
The Saturday Grade Competition shall be composed of the following Divisions: (1)
Division 1 (2)
Division 2 1st & 2nd Grade 3rd & 4th Grade (3)
Division 3 5th Grade (4)
Division 4 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th Grade 11.3
Limit on Overseas Players 11.3.1
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Attire 11.4.1
Players shall wear strict cricketing attire which is: Long white or cream trousers, white or cream shirt with collar, white or cream jumper (with or without current club colours), white or cream socks, predominantly white boots or shoes and white hat or current club hat or cap. 11.4.2
Clubs may display Logos on the playing shirts subject to prior approval by the Board as follows: (1)
Club Logos: In two positions, namely the upper left of the chest ‐ not exceeding 10 square inches (64.5cm2) and the right arm sleeve not exceeding 10 square inches (64.5cm2). (2)
Commercial Logos: In two positions, namely the chest (middle) ‐ not exceeding 32 square inches (206.45cm2) and the left arm sleeve not exceeding 10 square inches (64.5cm2). Note that as an alternative to the Logo being positioned in the middle of the chest, the Logo may be positioned on the upper right of the chest. In such instance however the Logo may not exceed 10 square inches (64.5cm2). 11.5
The Ball 11.5.1
Only the following red leather cricket balls are approved by the Board for use in matches: (1)
Kookaburra Regulation (four piece), (2)
Kookaburra Club Match (four piece), (3)
Kookaburra Special Test (two piece), (4)
Kookaburra Tuf‐Pitch (two piece) 11.5.2
Four piece balls must be used in all Saturday Grade Competition Division 1 and 2 matches, and any other matches played on turf wickets. 11.6
Finals 11.6.1
Semi Finals The team ranked first shall play the team ranked fourth in the First Semi Final. The team ranked second shall play the team ranked third in the Second Semi Final. 11.6.2
Grand Finals The winners of the Semi Finals will play in the Grand Final at a venue to be decided by the Competition Committee. 11.6.3
No Result or Drawn or Tied Final In the case of a final being drawn or tied, or no result for any other reason, the higher ranked team will be declared the winner. 12
COMPETITION RULES – COLTS COMPETITION 12.1
Incorporated Playing Conditions 12.1.1
General Playing Conditions All matches shall be played in accordance with By‐Law 14 CONDITIONS OF PLAY – ALL MATCHES. 12.1.2
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Eligibility To be eligible to play in the Colts Competition, the player: (1)
Is under 21 as at August 31 of the year the season commenced; (2)
Must not have played in the WACA 1st or 2nd Grades that season; (3)
Must not have played in the WACA Colts or Sunday League that season; and (4)
Meets all other eligibility requirements to play for the club. 12.3
Limit on Overseas Players 12.3.1
A maximum of three overseas players are eligible to play in a Colts team. 12.4
Number of players (1)
A team shall consist of 12 players. (2)
Only eleven fielders shall be allowed on the field at any one time. (3)
Only eleven players are allowed to bat. 12.5
Attire 12.5.1
Players shall wear strict cricketing attire which is: Long white or cream trousers, white or cream shirt with collar, white or cream jumper (with or without current club colours), white or cream socks, predominantly white boots or shoes and white hat or current club hat or cap. 12.5.2
Clubs may display Logos on the playing shirts subject to prior approval by the Board as follows: (1)
Club Logos: In two positions, namely the upper left of the chest ‐ not exceeding 10 square inches (64.5cm2) and the right arm sleeve not exceeding 10 square inches (64.5cm2). (2)
Commercial Logos: In two positions, namely the chest (middle) ‐ not exceeding 32 square inches (206.45cm2) and the left arm sleeve not exceeding 10 square inches (64.5cm2). Note that as an alternative to the Logo being positioned in the middle of the chest, the Logo may be positioned on the upper right of the chest. In such instance however the Logo may not exceed 10 square inches (64.5cm2). 12.6
The Ball 12.6.1
Only the following red leather cricket balls are approved by the Board for use in matches: 12.7
(1)
Kookaburra Regulation, (2)
Kookaburra Club Match, (3)
Kookaburra Senator. Finals The two teams that head the ladder after the Qualifying Matches shall play off in a Grand Final. 13
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Incorporated Playing Conditions 13.1.1
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General Playing Conditions All matches shall be played in accordance with By‐Law 14 CONDITIONS OF PLAY – ALL MATCHES. 13.1.3
Twenty 20 Matches All matches shall be played in accordance with By‐Law 17 CONDITIONS OF PLAY – TWENTY20 MATCHES. 13.2
Limit on Overseas Players A maximum of three overseas players are eligible to play in a Twenty20 team. 13.3
Division 2 Eligibility A player who has played in a Saturday Grade Division 1 match that season shall not be eligible to play in the Twenty20 Division 2 competition. 13.4
Attire 13.4.1
Players shall wear strict cricketing attire which is: Long white or cream trousers, white or cream shirt with collar, white or cream jumper (with or without current club colours), white or cream socks, predominantly white boots or shoes and white hat or current club hat or cap. 13.4.2
Clubs may wear coloured clothing subject to prior approval by the Board. 13.4.3
Clubs may display Logos on the playing shirts subject to prior approval by the Board as follows: (1)
Club Logos: In two positions, namely the upper left of the chest ‐ not exceeding 10 square inches (64.5cm2) and the right arm sleeve not exceeding 10 square inches (64.5cm2). (2)
Commercial Logos: In two positions, namely the chest (middle) ‐ not exceeding 32 square inches (206.45cm2) and the left arm sleeve not exceeding 10 square inches (64.5cm2). Note that as an alternative to the Logo being positioned in the middle of the chest, the Logo may be positioned on the upper right of the chest. In such instance however the Logo may not exceed 10 square inches (64.5cm2). 13.5
The Ball 13.5.1
Only the following leather cricket balls are approved by the Board for use in matches: (1)
White Regulation four‐piece Kookaburra balls will be used, The WASTCA will supply all balls used in the competition. (2)
Kookaburra Special Test (two piece), (3)
Kookaburra Tuf‐Pitch (two piece), (4)
Kookaburra Red King (two piece). Options 2, 3, & 4 are only applicable when games are played on synthetic wickets. 13.5.2
Four piece balls must be used in any matches played on turf wickets. 13.6
Finals 13.6.1
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Division 2 The two teams that head the ladder in each Group after the Qualifying Matches will go forward into the Semi Finals. The winners of the Semi Finals will play in the Grand Final. 13.7
Unfinished Matches If turf pitches are unsuitable for play, the match will be transferred to a synthetic pitch. In the case of the final being unfinished, the match will be rescheduled. 13.8
Tied Matches (Finals only) In the event of a tie occurring in any finals match, the order of means of determining the winner shall be: 13.9
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Least number of wickets lost; (2)
Fewer number of legal deliveries faced; (3)
Higher net run rate in the competition prior to the commencement of the match; Net Run Rate A team’s net run rate is calculated by deducting the average runs per over scored against that team throughout the competition from the average runs per over scored by that team throughout the competition. Net Run Rate = Ave runs per over for – Ave runs per over against In the event of a team being all out in less than its full quota of overs, the calculation of its net run rate shall be based on the full quota of overs to which it would have been entitled and not on the number of overs in which the team was dismissed. Net run rate calculations will only apply to matches where a result has been achieved. 14
CONDITIONS OF PLAY – ALL MATCHES 14.1
Laws of Cricket All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of Cricket except where they are negated or modified in these By‐Laws. 14.2
Team Not Ready to Commence Any team not ready to commence play within 30 minutes following the stipulated starting time on either day of a match shall forfeit the match. 14.3
Minimum Players If on either day of a match, a team has only seven or fewer players who are named on the teams list present 30 minutes after the prescribed starting time, such team forfeit the match, even if play has begun. 14.4
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Nomination of Players Law 1.2 – Nomination of players shall apply with the following additions: 14.5.1
Captains shall nominate players using the Declared Teams List form. Where no umpire is in attendance the form shall be given to the opposing captain. 14.5.2
Captains shall enter the nominated players into the MyCricket teams list for that match prior to the start of play. 14.5.3
Captains must before the start of play on each day of the match indicate on the Declared Teams List to be submitted to the Umpires: (1)
any player who is an Under‐age Player by writing the age (as at 1st of September in the current season) of the Under‐age Player next to his name on the Declared Teams List; and (2)
the number of overs of Pace Bowling bowled by any Under‐age Player in any Juniors’ Match played earlier in the day by writing the number of such overs next to the name of the Under‐age Player in the Declared Teams List. 14.6
Match Reporting Requirements 14.6.1
On each day of the match, the home team shall enter progress scores into MyCricket: (1)
during the scheduled tea break and, (2)
within 45 minutes of the close of play. 14.6.2
On each day of the match, the home team shall submit the scores to the approved score service by 6.45pm. 14.6.3
No later than 24 hours following the completion of the match, each team shall enter in to Mycricket: (1)
14.7
Result or confirmation of the result of the match, (2)
Individual player scores, (3)
Captains Report No Ball Law 24 – No Ball shall apply with the following addition: In a matches played on a synthetic wicket, a ball pitched outside the extremity of the covered surface of the wicket shall be deemed to be a no‐ball, the umpire shall call and signal No ball and immediately call and signal Dead ball. 14.8
Scorebooks 14.8.1
The Score Books shall show full and accurate details of the match together with the names of the teams declared to the umpires prior to the commencement of play, and shall be checked and signed by the umpires in the presence of captains, who shall also sign the Score Books. 14.8.2
The Board and the Disciplinary Tribunal shall have the right to demand inspection of any Club’s Score Book for any team at any time. Failure by a Club to submit the Score Book for inspection at the Association’s office within 48 hours of receipt of the demand from the Executive Officer, Board Director, or the Disciplinary Tribunal, shall result in the said Club being dealt with at the discretion of the Board. Notwithstanding By‐Law 8.1.1 in the event of a long weekend the report must be received within 72 hours. 22
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In the event of a dispute in the scores, both Score Books shall be impounded by the umpire, who will forward them to the Association’s office within 48 hours of the close of play on the day of the dispute 14.9
Home Team 14.9.1
The home team is the team named first in the fixtures. This applies even where the match is to be played at a neutral venue 14.9.2
The home team shall be responsible for ensuring that wickets and grounds are properly prepared and presented for each days play. All maintenance issues should be carried out with the guiding principle that they should ensure that conditions are as similar as possible for both sides. Any club failing to take all steps possible to ensure that this occurs resulting in the start of play being delayed or play being abandoned for the day shall be penalised according to Schedule A. 14.9.3
14.10
The home team will be responsible for the cleanliness of all neutral grounds and changerooms. Preparation of Turf Wickets In the event of rain during the week affecting the preparation of turf wickets, the Home team must contact the governing body controlling the wicket and notify the Competition Committee forthwith of its state of preparation. 14.11
Inspection of Wickets 14.11.1 All turf grounds must be inspected by the Home Club on each playing day. If for any reason a ground or pitch may be unfit for play to commence at the scheduled time, the Club must advise the Competition Committee by 10 am. 14.11.2 All finals grounds including those with synthetic wickets must be inspected by the Home Club on each playing day. If for any reason a ground or pitch may be unfit for play to commence at the scheduled time, the Club must advise the Competition Committee by 10 am. 14.12
Spikes 14.12.1 All bowlers, batsmen and wicket keepers when playing on a non‐turf wicket, must not wear spiked footwear. Any player not complying shall not be allowed on the playing area. 14.12.2 All bowlers, batsmen and wicket keepers when playing on a turf wicket, must wear spiked footwear. Any player not complying shall not be allowed on the playing area until they return wearing spikes. Note: half spiked footwear is permissible. 14.13
Law 4 ‐ The Scorers Sponsors score boards must be displayed at clubs home ground and updated by the batting team every two (2) overs. 14.14
Law 8 ‐ The Wicket 14.14.1 The home team is to: (1)
supply all stumps and bails; and (2)
on turf pitches, ensure that stump holes are made for the stumps; or (3)
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Law 9 ‐ The Bowling, Popping and Return Creases The home team is to ensure that creases are to be correctly and clearly marked. 14.16
Law 10 ‐ Preparation and maintenance of the playing area 14.16.1 For matches played on non‐consecutive days, the rolling and watering of turf pitches between each days play shall be at the discretion of the Ground Authority. 14.16.2 The rolling of the pitch before the start of each innings, other than before the start of each day’s play, shall only be allowed with the agreement of both captains reached before the match. 14.16.3 On synthetic pitches, a broom shall be provided to allow the pitch to be swept. The pitch may be swept as often as deemed necessary by the umpire, especially when considering the safety of players. A broom shall not be retained on the ground except at the request of the umpire. 14.17
Law 11 ‐ Covering the Pitch 14.17.1 Covers shall be used when required for all turf matches unless dispensation is given by the Board. 14.17.2 Ground Authorities shall be permitted to use the covers at their discretion in order to obtain the best possible pitch preparation. 14.17.3 The Board may require that covers be used on the night before any match day, and at any other times. A notice that covers are required on any given night shall mean that covers shall be required to be in place by dusk. 14.17.4 Any Board requirement for covers shall be communicated to the Clubs’ nominated Grounds Officers. 14.17.5 Covers shall be removed before 8.30am on each morning of the match provided it is not raining at the time, but they will be replaced if rain falls prior to the commencement of play. 14.17.6 Covers shall comprise two layers to be used together when used overnight. (1)
Top covers shall be a minimum of 30 metres by 10 metres Nylex Lite cover material (2)
Hessian underlay shall be used. (3)
The Board may approve any other material 14.17.7 The umpires shall assume sole control thirty minutes prior to the scheduled starting time for play and make all decisions regarding the use of covers during the course of the days play. At the umpires’ discretion top covers, with or without hessian, may be used during the course of the days play. It shall be the responsibility of both competing teams to assist with any labour required. 14.17.8 Any club failing to carry out the instructions issued by the Board in relation to the use of covers shall be deemed to have failed to take all steps possible to ensure that the pitch was properly prepared and presented. 14.18
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Law 21 ‐ The Result 14.20
Over Restrictions for Under Age Players (Fast & Medium Pace Bowlers) The Board shall have the authority to amend or overturn any result. The Board follows Cricket Australia’s “Junior Cricket Policy” for fast and medium pace bowling. Subject to the following, in matches no fast or medium pace bowler who is underage may bowl more than one‐fifth of the scheduled overs. The following restrictions apply to all medium and fast bowlers due to age: (1)
Under 13 ‐ Maximum 8 overs per day (4 overs max. per spell) (2)
Under 15 ‐ Maximum 12 overs per day (5 overs max. per spell) (3)
Under 17 ‐ Maximum 16 overs per day (6 overs max. per spell) (4)
Under 19 ‐ Maximum 20 overs per day (8 overs max. per spell) 14.20.2 Bowlers under the age of 19 must have a minimum of 30 minutes rest between. 14.20.3 A Bowler who has bowled a spell less than the maximum permitted may resume bowling prior to the elapse of 30 minutes, but this will be considered a continuation of the same bowling spell, and the maximum limit for that spell shall still apply. Following the completion of the spell, the normal requirement for a break of 30 minutes shall apply; a break of less than 30 minutes between the two part‐spells has no effect on the subsequent 30 consecutive minute break being required. 14.20.4 It is the responsibility of the Umpires to calculate the number of overs that may be bowled by a Junior Player, to inform the fielding team when the maximum number of overs has been bowled or this clause is being breached, and when the relevant rest period has been completed. It is the responsibility of the captains, Junior Players and Umpires to ensure this clause is complied with. 14.20.5 The age of the player is their age on 1 September before the season commence. 14.21
Heat Policy 14.21.1 The Forecast maximum Temperature issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for the Perth Metropolitan Area in effect at 10 am on the day of a match shall be used to determine whether the Heat Policy shall be enacted for that day. 14.21.2 Saturday Grade Competition Divisions 1 & 2 of the will play under Revised Conditions where the forecast is for 40° Celcius or more, and be cancelled where the forecast is for 42° Celcius or more. 14.21.3 Saturday Grade Competition Divisions 3 & 4 and the One Day Competition will be cancelled where the forecast is for 40° Celcius or more. 14.21.4 The Colts Competition will be cancelled where the forecast is for 40° Celcius or more. 14.21.5 The Twenty20 Competition will be cancelled where the forecast is for 40° Celcius or more. 14.21.6 Revised Conditions ‐ Two Day matches W.A. SUBURBAN TURF LEAGUE - BYLAWS
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Division 1 ‐ 72 overs. (2)
Division 2 ‐ 64 overs. 14.21.7 Revised Conditions ‐ One Day matches Maximum quota shall be reduced from 40 to 35 overs. 14.21.8 EXTREME HEAT GUIDELINES Cricket is a summer sport and as such it is inevitable that at times, matches will be scheduled for play during extreme heat conditions. As such, all captains, officials, team managers, coaches and umpires must acknowledge that they have a fundamental ‘Duty of Care’ to all players & officials. Symptoms of Heat Injury or Heat Stroke High intensity exercise in a hot environment can lead to: Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion and Heat stroke. Heat stroke is a potentially fatal condition and must be treated immediately by a medical professional. The symptoms of heat injury or heat stroke are: 
Fatigue 
Nausea 
Headache 
Confusion 
Light‐headedness These symptoms indicate players should stop playing, drink more fluids and cool down. Seek medical treatment if these symptoms don’t improve rapidly. Also remember to keep an eye on other players or officials who may not realise they are suffering from dehydration or heat stress. 14.22
Lightning Policy 14.22.1 All coaches, managers/captains and anyone else with delegated responsibility for players are instructed to exercise extreme caution during thunderstorms. The 30/30 rule is to be applied for measure. (1)
If lightning and thunder are separated by a period of time of less than 30 seconds, then the lightning is close enough to be a threat and you are to leave the field immediately and seek shelter in a building or motor vehicles – not under trees. (2)
A period of 30 minutes must elapse before play is resumed, that is, after seeing the last lightning flash, wait 30 minutes before leaving shelter. If during this time lightning is again observed contrary to the 30/30 rule, the 30 minutes starts again. Common sense should also prevail. If lightning is observed in your vicinity, leave the field. Do not hesitate to take the initiative and lead your players off if the opposition and/or umpires do not agree. 14.23
Blood Rule 14.23.1 Any player who bleeds for any reason shall leave the field of play immediately and shall not return until the bleeding has stopped to the satisfaction of the umpire/s or opposition captain. Normal rules for leaving the field of play shall apply. If this rule applies to the last 26
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CONDITIONS OF PLAY – TWO DAY MATCHES 15.1
The Ball 15.1.1
Law 5.2 (b) ‐ Approval and control of balls shall apply with the following addition: If there is no appointed umpire, the captain of the fielding side shall take possession of the ball at the close of play on the first day. 15.1.2
Law 5.4 ‐ New ball in match of more than one day’s duration shall be replaced with the following: The captain of the fielding side shall have the choice of taking a new ball at any time after 80 overs have been bowled with the previous ball. The umpires shall indicate to the batsman and the scorers whenever a new ball is taken into play. 15.2
Split Player Option 15.2.1
Teams may name, prior to the coin toss, two players (11A and 11B) to split the duties of a regular player in qualifying matches, provided: 15.2.2
(1)
That neither player plays in any other grade on either of the two fixtured playing days; (2)
Only player 11A can participate on day one, with player 11B only participating on day two; and 11B shall be treated as a full replacement for 11A, including taking their place in the batting or bowling duties. There are no restriction on their activities except that for an innings continuing into the second day: (1)
If 11A has been dismissed, then 11B may not bat. (2)
If 11A was not out at the close of play on the first day, then they shall be recorded as "Retired NO", and 11B shall commence batting at the start of the second day. (3)
If 11A bowled the last over on the first day, then 11B may not bowl the first over on day 2. (4)
Any player (including 11B) shall be eligible to complete an unfinished over by 11A. 15.3
Hours of Play 15.3.1
All matches shall be played at such days and times as the Board may determine, and on such grounds as are arranged by the Board. 15.3.2
Where the scheduled start of play is varied by the Board, all times for intervals and the close of play shall be adjusted accordingly. 15.3.3
The scheduled start of play shall be: (1)
Division 1 – 1.00 pm. (2)
Divisions 2, 3 & 4 – 1.30 pm. 15.3.4
The scheduled close of play shall be 6.00 pm. 15.3.5
The latest close of play shall be 6.30 pm. 15.4
Drinks Intervals 15.4.1
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Division 1 – 2.20 pm and 4.57 pm. (2)
Divisions 2, 3 & 4 – 2.35 pm and 4.57 pm. 15.4.2
In case of extreme heat, an extra drinks break may be taken with the agreement of the Umpire(s) and both captains. 15.5
Tea Interval 15.5.1
A 20‐minute tea interval shall be taken at 3.40 p.m. 15.5.2
Law 15.7 ‐ Changing agreed time for tea interval shall be replaced by (1)
If an innings ends when 10 minutes or less remains before the agreed time for tea, the interval shall be taken immediately. It shall be of the agreed length and shall be considered to include the 10 minute interval between innings. (2)
If because of adverse conditions of ground, weather or light, or in exceptional circumstances, a stoppage occurs when 10 minutes or less remains before the agreed time for tea, then, notwithstanding Law 15.5, the interval shall be taken immediately. It shall be of the agreed length. Play shall resume at the end of this interval or as soon after as conditions permit. (3)
If the players have occasion to leave the field for any reason when more than 10 minutes remains before the agreed time for tea then, unless the umpires and captains agree together to alter it, tea will be taken at the agreed time 15.5.3
Law 15.8 ‐ Tea interval – 9 wickets down shall not apply. 15.6
Overs to be Bowled 15.6.1
The target number of overs to be bowled on each day shall be: (1)
Division 1 ‐ 80 overs. (2)
Divisions 2, 3 & 4 ‐ 72 overs. 15.6.2
An over uncompleted at the close of play on the first day that was finished on the second day shall not be counted in the target overs. 15.6.3
Following a change of innings, the target number of overs required to be bowled in the remaining time shall be calculated on the basis of: 15.7
Close of Play 15.7.1
Play shall cease on either day when either: 1 over for each 3.5 minutes of playing time remaining, rounded up. 15.7.2
(1)
The target overs have been completed and the time for the scheduled close of play has been reached. An over in progress should be completed. (2)
There is an interruption to play after or in progress at the scheduled close of play. (3)
The time for the latest close of play has been reached. An over in progress should be completed. Play shall also cease on the first day when either: (1)
A wicket falls in any innings except the first innings of the team batting first and the time for the scheduled close of play has been reached. (2)
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The first innings of the team batting second is in progress and the total number of overs bowled that day is equal to the team batting first’s overs quota, less 3 overs if the change of innings did not occur during the tea break. 15.7.3
On the second day, the two captains may agree to cease play up to 60 minutes prior to the scheduled close of play. 15.8
Delays in Play 15.8.1
If 15 minutes or more of playing time is lost on any day then the target overs remaining to be bowled that day shall be reduced according to By‐Law 15.8.4. 15.8.2
If 15 minutes or more, but less than one hour of playing time is lost during the first innings of the team batting first, then the quota of overs for the first innings of both teams shall be reduced according to By‐Law 15.8.4. 15.8.3
If one hour or more of playing time is lost during the first innings of the team batting first, then: (1)
the quota of overs for the first innings of both teams shall be reduced by half the number according to By‐Law 15.8.4 after adding an additional 10 minutes to the lost playing time to allow for the change of innings. (2)
By‐Law 15.9.3 shall not apply, and the scheduled close of innings time for the purposes of By‐Law 15.9.4 shall be calculated by allowing 3.5 minutes on the second day for each over reduced from the quota. 15.8.4
In the event of overs being reduced as a result of lost playing time, the number of overs to be deducted shall be calculated on the basis of: 15.8.5
In the event that no play is possible on the first day before the scheduled tea break then play shall be abandoned and a One Day game will be played. 15.9
Duration of Match 1 over for each 3.5 minutes of playing time lost, rounded up. 15.9.1
Matches will consist of two innings per side. 15.9.2
The first innings of the both teams shall be limited to a maximum quota of: (1)
Division 1 ‐ 80 overs. (2)
Divisions 2, 3 & 4 ‐ 72 overs. 15.9.3
The first innings of the team batting first shall be limited to the first day of the match. 15.9.4
In the event the team batting first does not receive their quota of overs by: (1)
the scheduled close of play, or (2)
in the case of an innings to be continued on the second day, the scheduled close of innings time, the quota of overs for the first innings of the team batting second shall be reduced to the number of completed overs received by the team batting first (including any received after the scheduled close of play). 15.9.5
Overs received by the team batting second on the first day or an unfinished over completed on the second day shall not be included in their quota. 15.9.6
In the event the quota of overs is reduced, a minimum quota of 25 overs shall be required to constitute a match. W.A. SUBURBAN TURF LEAGUE - BYLAWS
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws 15.10
Short Overs 15.10.1 A fielding team not completing the target overs for an innings with a duration of 2 hours or more by the scheduled close of play shall be penalised according to Schedule A. 15.10.2 The Board may determine the result of a match where a fielding team does not complete the target overs for an innings by the latest close of play on the second day. 15.11
Negative Bowling 15.11.1 Law 25.1 ‐ Judging a Wide shall apply with the following addition: For bowlers who umpires consider to be bowling down the leg side as a negative tactic, the One Day Match wide interpretation shall be applied. 15.12
Short Pitched Bowling 15.12.1 Law 42.6 (a) – Bowling of fast short pitched balls shall be replaced with the following: 15.13
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The bowling of more than two fast short‐pitched deliveries per over shall be considered unfair and dangerous bowling. (2)
A fast short‐pitched ball is defined as a ball which passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of the batsman standing upright at the crease, but not clearly above the batsman’s head so that it is so high it prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke. (3)
The umpire at the bowler’s end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when each fast short pitched delivery has been bowled. (4)
For the purpose of this regulation, a ball that passes clearly above head height of the batsman standing upright at the crease , that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke shall be a wide and shall count to the number of short balls for that over. Result 15.13.1 Points are to be awarded based on the First Innings Result at the completion of both sides first innings as well as the Outright Result at the conclusion of the match. The points to be awarded are detailed in Schedule C. 15.13.2 Law 21 ‐ The Result shall apply for determination of the Outright Result. 15.13.3 The First Innings Result shall be determined as: (1)
A Win to the side which has scored in its first innings a total of runs in excess of that scored by the opposing side in its completed first innings. (2)
A Tie when the scores of both sides completed first innings are equal. (3)
A Draw when a match is concluded without a first innings result being determined by (1) or (2) above. 16
CONDITIONS OF PLAY – ONE DAY MATCHES 16.1
Hours of Play 16.1.1
All matches shall be played at such days and times as the Board may determine, and on such grounds as are arranged by the Board. 16.1.2
Where the scheduled start of play is varied by the Board, all times for intervals and the close of play shall be adjusted accordingly. 16.1.3
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The scheduled close of play shall be 6.15 pm. 16.1.5
The latest close of play shall be 6.30 pm. 16.2
Drinks Intervals 16.2.1
Drinks intervals shall be taken after half the overs in an innings have been bowled. 16.2.2
In case of extreme heat, an extra drinks break may be taken with the agreement of the Umpire(s) and both captains. 16.3
Tea Interval 16.3.1
A tea interval of 20 minutes shall be taken at the conclusion of the innings of the team batting first. In uninterrupted matches this is scheduled for 3.20 p.m. 16.4
Duration of Match 16.4.1
Matches will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to a maximum quota of 40 overs. In the event the quota of overs is reduced, a minimum quota of 20 overs shall be required to constitute a match. 16.5
Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting First 16.5.1
If 15 minutes or more playing time is lost during the innings of the team batting first, then: 16.5.2
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the quota of overs for the innings of both teams shall be reduced by half the number according to By‐Law 16.5.2 (2)
the scheduled close of innings time for the purposes of By‐Law 16.6.1 shall be calculated by allowing an additional 3.5 minutes for each over reduced from the quota. In the event of overs being reduced as a result of lost playing time, the number of overs to be deducted shall be calculated on the basis of: 1 over for each 3.5 minutes of playing time lost, rounded up. 16.6
Short Overs 16.6.1
If the team batting first does not receive their quota of overs by the scheduled close of innings time : 16.6.2
16.6.3
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play shall continue until the overs have been received; and (2)
the umpires shall reduce the length of the tea interval by the amount of time that the first innings over‐ran. The minimum time for the interval will be 10 minutes; (3)
the quota of overs for the team batting second shall be reduced to the number of overs commenced by the scheduled close of innings time. This shall only apply for matches where a WASTCA appointed umpire is in attendance; and (4)
the team fielding first shall be penalised according to Schedule A.. If the team batting second does not receive their quota of overs by the scheduled close of play: (1)
play shall continue until the overs have been received; and (2)
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws 16.7
Bowling Restrictions 16.7.1
No bowler shall bowl more than 8 overs in an innings. 16.7.2
In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no bowler may bowl more than one‐fifth of the total overs allowed. 16.7.3
Where the total overs is not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance. 16.7.4
In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be allowed by another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each bowler’s limit is concerned. 16.8
Wide 16.8.1
Law 25.1 ‐ Judging a Wide shall apply with the following addition: Umpires are instructed to apply very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket. Any offside or legside delivery which in the opinion of the umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called a wide. 16.9
No Ball 16.9.1
Law 24 – No Ball shall apply with the following addition: In a matches played on a synthetic wicket, a ball pitched outside the extremity of the covered surface of the wicket shall be deemed to be a no‐ball, the umpire shall call and signal No ball and immediately call and signal Dead ball. 16.10
Short Pitched Bowling 16.10.1 Law 42.6 (a) – Bowling of fast short pitched balls shall be replaced with the following: (1)
The bowling of more than one fast short‐pitched deliveries per over shall be considered unfair and dangerous bowling. (2)
A fast short‐pitched ball is defined as a ball which passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of the batsman standing upright at the crease, but not clearly above the batsman’s head so that it is so high it prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke. (3)
The umpire at the bowler’s end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when each fast short pitched delivery has been bowled. (4)
For the purpose of this regulation, a ball that passes clearly above head height of the batsman standing upright at the crease , that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke shall be a wide and shall count to the number of short balls for that over. 17
CONDITIONS OF PLAY – TWENTY20 MATCHES 17.1
Duration of Match Matches will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to 20 overs. A minimum of 5 overs per team shall constitute a match. 17.2
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Interval between Innings If the innings of the team batting first is completed prior to the scheduled time for the Interval, the Interval shall take place immediately and the Innings of the innings of the team batting second will commence correspondingly earlier. In circumstances where the side bowling first has not completed the allotted number of overs by the scheduled or re‐scheduled cessation time for the first innings, the umpires shall reduce the length of the interval by the amount of time that the first innings overran. The minimum time for the interval will be 10 minutes. On all occasions where play is delayed or interrupted the Umpires will reduce the length of the Interval to 10 minutes. 17.4
Intervals for Drinks No drinks intervals are permitted. 17.5
Length of Innings ‐ Uninterrupted match (i.e. The match is neither delayed nor interrupted): 17.5.1
Each team shall bat for 20 overs unless all out earlier. 17.5.2
If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for the cessation of the first innings, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled and By‐law 11 shall apply. 17.5.3
If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 20 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for only 20 overs. 17.5.4
If the team fielding second fails to bowl 20 overs by the scheduled time for the cessation of the second innings, the hours of play for the match shall, subject to conditions of ground, weather and light, be extended until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result has been achieved and By‐law 17.14 shall apply. 17.6
Length of Innings ‐ Delayed or Interrupted Match: In all matches, the intention will be to achieve the full 20 overs for each team even if this means amending the hours of play. If achieving 20 overs each is not possible, By‐laws 17.6.1 to 17.6.3 shall apply. If play is not possible on a turf pitch, attempts shall be made to transfer the match to a synthetic pitch. 17.6.1
Delay to the start of the match: If the match cannot be commenced at the scheduled time, the umpires may delay the start of the match on the agreement of both captains providing it does not affect the start time of subsequent matches on that day. 17.6.2
Delay or interruptions to the innings of the team batting first. (1)
When playing time has been lost the revised number of further overs to be bowled in the match shall be based on a rate of 4 mins per over in the total remaining time available for play. When calculating the length of remaining playing time available for the match the duration of the interval between innings will be taken into account. Should calculations regarding numbers of overs result in a fraction of an over, the fraction shall be ignored. In the event of a suspension occurring in the middle of an over, the number of total overs to be bowled in the match will be calculated as if the over in progress at the time of the interruption had been completed. The innings of the team batting first will continue from the W.A. SUBURBAN TURF LEAGUE - BYLAWS
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws point of the interruption. The revision of the number of overs should ensure, whenever possible, that both teams have the opportunity to bat for the same number of overs. (Where this is possible, if the total number of overs in the match thereby calculated results in an odd number of total overs in the match, then one over shall be added and the new total divided in half). (2)
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The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the first team unless the latter completed its innings in less than its allocated overs. Delay or interruptions to the innings of the team batting second. (1)
When playing time has been lost (see above) and, as a result, it is not possible for the team batting second to have the opportunity of receiving its allocated, or revised allocation of overs in the playing time available, the number of overs shall be reduced at a rate of 4 minutes per over in respect of the aggregated lost playing time. However, should the innings of the team batting first have been completed prior to the scheduled, or rescheduled time for the commencement of the interval, then any calculation relating to the revision of overs shall not be effective until an amount of time equivalent to that by which the second innings started early has elapsed. Should the calculations result in a fraction of an over the fraction shall be ignored. In the event of a suspension occurring in the middle of an over, the number of total overs lost will be calculated as above and the innings of the team batting second will continue from the point of the interruption. If a match remains unfinished after one day, the winner will be the side which has scored the greater number of runs in the equivalent completed overs provided at least 5 overs have been bowled at the side batting second. In the case of the team batting first, the overs to be utilised in the assessment of its score to be computed on the same number of completed overs (commencing from the beginning of its innings) as received by the team batting second, the second team’s score being, of course, assessed on the number of completed overs bowled to it. If the team batting second has not received 5 overs and a result has not been achieved the match will be a draw. (2)
A rescheduled time for the close of play will be fixed by applying a rate of 4 minutes per over in respect of each over already bowled and/or re‐scheduled to be bowled in the innings. (The timing and duration of all relative delays and interruptions in play with respect to the second innings will be taken into account in specifying this time.) This calculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the original time for cessation of play on the final scheduled day for play. If required the original time shall be extended to allow for one extra over for the team batting second. To constitute a match, a minimum of 5 overs have to be bowled to the team batting second subject to the innings not being completed earlier. The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the first team unless the latter completed its innings in less than its allocated overs. (3)
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scheduled close of play, the hours of play shall be extended subject to conditions of ground, weather and light until the overs have been bowled or a result achieved, and By‐law 17.14 shall apply. In all reduced overs matches the fielding team will be given one over’s leeway in addition to any time that the Umpires might allow for stoppages. Allowances prior to a stoppage are carried forward for the purposes of the application of By‐law 17.14 only ‐ they do not influence the recalculated number of overs or the scheduled close of play. 34
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws 17.7
Field & Pitch Markings A fielding restrictions “circle” shall be clearly marked on each ground. Two semi‐circles are drawn on the field of play. The semi‐
circles have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi‐circles is 30 yards (27.432m). The ends of each semi‐circle are joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of the pitch. The following diagram depicts the foregoing description of the field marking: 17.7.1
Wide markings, as shown, shall be clearly marked at each end of the pitch. 17.8
Fielding Restrictions 17.8.1
At the instant of delivery there shall not be more than five fieldsmen on the leg side 17.8.2
For the first 6 overs of each innings, herein known as the Fielding Restriction Overs (FRO’s), only two fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the fielding restriction circle. 17.8.3
For the remaining overs of each innings, only five fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the fielding circle at the instant of delivery. 17.9
Team Batting First 17.9.1
In circumstances where the number of overs for the team batting first is reduced, the number of FRO’s shall be reduced in accordance with the Table below for that innings only. Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re the number of overs. (If on resumption the number of overs for fielding restrictions has already been exceeded this should take effect immediately). Note: There is no requirement to have 2 fielders in catching positions. Table 1. Number of Fielding Restriction Overs in Reduced Matches Total Overs in Innings 5 or 6 7 to 9 10 to 13 14 to 16 17 to 19 20 Number of Fielding Restriction Overs (FRO’s) 1 2 3 4 5 6 W.A. SUBURBAN TURF LEAGUE - BYLAWS
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws 17.10
Team Batting Second 17.10.1 Where the number of overs for the team batting second is reduced the aim will be to maintain the restrictions in By‐law 17.8 for the same proportion of the second innings that they were maintained for the first innings (fractions to be ignored). 17.11
Number of Overs per Bowler No bowler may bowl more than four overs in an innings. In a delayed start or interrupted match, where the overs are reduced for both sides or for the side bowling second, no bowler may bowl more than one‐fifth of the total overs allowed (unless such a number has been exceeded before the interruption), except that where the total overs are not divisible by five, an additional over shall be allowed to the minimum number of bowlers necessary to make up the balance. ‐ e.g. after 8 overs, rain interrupts play and the innings is reduced to 12 overs. Both opening bowlers have bowled 4 overs. Two bowlers can bowl 3 overs and three bowlers can bowl 2. Bowlers 1 and 2 have already exceeded this limit. They count as the two bowlers who were allowed the extra over (3 as opposed to 2) and so any other bowlers are limited to 2 overs. When an interruption occurs mid‐over and on resumption the bowler has exceeded the new maximum allocation, he will be allowed to finish the uncompleted over. In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be bowled by another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each bowler’s limit is concerned. 17.12
Free Hit After a Foot Fault No Ball The delivery following a No ball called for a foot fault (Law 24.5) shall be a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it. If the delivery for the free hit is not a legitimate delivery (any kind of No ball or a Wide ball), then the next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it. The umpire will indicate the free hit delivery by making a circular motion with one arm above the head. For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed only under the circumstances that apply for a No ball, even if the delivery for the free hit is called Wide ball. Field changes are not permitted for free hit deliveries. 17.13
Law 31 – Timed Out Law 31 will apply except that the incoming batsman must be in position to take guard or for his partner to be ready to receive the next ball within 1 minute 30 seconds of the fall of the previous wicket. The incoming batsman is expected to be ready to make his way to the wicket as soon as a wicket falls and is expected to jog to the wicket. 17.14
Over‐Rate Penalties All sides are expected to be in position to bowl the first ball of the last of their 20 overs within 1 hr 15 minutes playing time. In the event of them failing to do so, the full quota of overs will be completed, and the batting side will be credited with 6 runs for every whole over that has not been bowled. This will apply to both innings of the match. If the side batting second is credited with runs in this way and this consequently takes their score past that of the side batting first then the match shall be deemed to be won by the side batting second. All penalties in this regard will be imposed immediately the ball first becomes dead after the scheduled or re‐scheduled cessation time for the innings. 36
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws If the innings is terminated before the scheduled or re‐scheduled cut‐off time, no over‐rate penalty shall apply. If the innings is interrupted, the over‐rate penalty will apply based on the rescheduled cessation time for that innings. The Umpire shall inform the fielding team Captain when taking the field for the first time and on every subsequent occasion if play is interrupted by the weather, the scheduled cessation time for that innings. The Umpire at the bowler’s end will inform the fielding Captain, the batsman and his fellow Umpire of any time allowances as and when they arise. (This matter will not be subject to retrospective negotiation). In addition, in all reduced overs matches, the fielding team will be given one over’s leeway. Over‐rate penalties apply only to innings of 10 overs or more duration. In innings of less than 10 overs duration, Umpires shall strictly apply the penalty run Laws for time wasting. This is the only penalty for a slow over‐rate. W.A. SUBURBAN TURF LEAGUE - BYLAWS
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws SCHEDULE A. PENALTIES
By‐Law 2.1 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.3.1 2.4.2 3.7 4.3.1 4.3.2 7.2.3 7.3 7.5 8.5.1 8.5.2 10.2.2 11.4 14.4 14.5 Description Failure to Notify Details of Club Officials Failure to Nominate CricketWest Players Failure to play in CricketWest matches Club is financially in arrears Withdrawal of team after adoption of fixtures. Playing in more than one match in the same set of fixtures. Forfeiting a match Failure to notify intent to forfeit in time Failure to wear distinguishing attire as a substitute square leg umpire Umpires failure to have a copy of these By‐Laws Umpires failure to lodge a match report Failing to attend tribunal when charged Failing to attend tribunal when requested Consuming alcohol not purchased on the premises or not within the licensed area Failure to wear approved attire Team not ready to start Failure to nominate team in writing or properly list junior players. 1st Offence 2nd Offence Further Offence $100 plus $50 for each week these details remain outstanding. $100 plus $50 for each week these details remain outstanding. Suspension of player for 2 playing dates First and final warning that arrears are to be paid up and current or arrangements made $100 fine and the club president required to explain to the Board the club’s financial position $200 Fine up to $200 and 4 premiership points deducted from all club teams $20 $100 plus any costs incurred by the association. $100 $20 $50 $50 Ineligible to play until charge determined by tribunal Up to $100 Up to $1000 per club. Note: This penalty will be issued to the club as the responsible entity. $50 per player. $50 $100 38
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws By‐Law Description 14.6.1, 14.6.2 Failure to communicate scores to score service or enter progress scores and team lists 14.6.3 Failure to enter full match results into MyCricket 14.9.2 Failure to take reasonable steps to ensure wickets and grounds are properly prepared and presented 14.9.3 1st Offence 2nd Offence Further Offence Official $50 Fine up to $100 Warning or suspension up to 2 playing dates at the discretion of the Board Official $50 Fine up to $100 Warning or suspension up to 2 playing dates at the discretion of the Board A further penalty of $50 shall apply for each round these details remain outstanding. On the first day of a 2 day match, a penalty of up to 4 premiership points. On the second day of a match, a penalty of up to 4 premiership points and/or the Board determining the result of the match. $100 plus any costs incurred by the association Failure to ensure cleanliness of all neutral grounds and changerooms 14.10 Failure to advise of Fine of up to $500 and/or forfeit and/or loss of affected preparation premiership points at the discretion of the Board 14.11 Failure to inspect wickets Fine of up to $500 and/or forfeit and/or loss of premiership points at the discretion of the Board 14.13 Failure to display and $50 update scoreboards 14.14.1 Failure to supply and $50 maintain construction of wickets 14.15 Failure to correctly mark $50 creases 14.16.3 Failure to supply a broom $50 14.18 Failure to correctly mark $50 boundaries Excessive breaches (5 overs or more) will also be dealt with at the discretion of the Board. 14.20 Exceeding Bowling $20/over $20/over $20/over and Restrictions for Junior suspension of Players captain for 2 playing dates. 15.10 Failure to bowl the $20/over $20/over $20/over and and minimum number of overs suspension of 16.6 required captain for 2 playing dates. Excessive breaches (5 overs or more) will also be dealt with at the discretion of the Board. W.A. SUBURBAN TURF LEAGUE - BYLAWS
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws SCHEDULE B. CODE OF CONDUCT
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Guidelines Each of the Rules for behaviour has a guideline. The guidelines are intended as an illustrative guide only and in the case of any doubt as to the interpretation of the Rule, the provisions of the Rule itself shall take precedence over the provisions of the guidelines. The guidelines should not be read as an exhaustive list of offences or prohibited conduct. Rule1: Level 1 Offences The offences set out at 1.1 to 1.5 below are level 1 offences. The range of penalties which may be imposed for a level 1 offence are set out in Section 2 of this code. Players and, where applicable, officials must not: No Rule 1.1 Abuse cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings. 1.2 Show dissent at an umpire’s decision by action or verbal abuse 1.3 Use language that is obscene, offensive or insulting and/or the making of an obscene gesture 1.4 Engage in excessive appealing Guidelines Includes actions outside the course of normal cricket actions such as hitting or kicking the wickets and actions which intentionally or negligently result in damage to the advertising boards, boundary markers or any part of, or contents of, any building or structure at the ground.  Includes excessive, obvious disappointment with an umpire’s decision or with an umpire making the decision and obvious delay in resuming play or leaving the wicket.  This rule does not prohibit the bowler involved in the decision or a team captain from asking an umpire to provide an explanation for a decision, or the captain from commenting on the umpires’ performance in their Captains’ Report.  This includes swearing and offensive gestures which are not directed at another person such as swearing in frustration at one’s own poor play or fortune.  The extent to which such behaviour is likely to give offence shall be taken into account when assessing the seriousness of the breach. Excessive shall mean repeated appealing when the bowler/fielder knows the batsman is not out, with the intention of placing the umpire under pressure. It is not intended to prevent loud or enthusiastic appealing. However, the practice of celebrating or assuming a dismissal before the decision has been given may also come within this rule. 40
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws No Rule 1.5 Point or gesture towards the pavilion, or behave aggressively or derisively towards either batsman, upon the dismissal of a batsman. Rule 2: Guidelines Includes charging or running up to the batsman and getting “in his/her face”. Level 2 Offences The offences set out at 2.1 to 2.8 below are level 2 offences. The range of penalties which may be imposed for a level 2 offence are set out in Section 2 of this code. Players and, where applicable, officials must not: No Rule 2.1 Show serious dissent at an umpire’s decision by action or verbal abuse 
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2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Engage in inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with other players or officials in the course of play Charge or advance towards the umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing Deliberately and maliciously distract or obstruct another player or official on the field of play Throw the ball at or near a player or official in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner Guidelines Dissent should be classified as serious where the dissent is expressed by a specific action such as the shaking of the head, snatching cap from the umpire, pointing at pad or bat, other displays of anger or abusive language directed at the umpire or excessive delay in resuming play or leaving the crease. This rule does not prohibit the bowler involved in the decision or a team captain from asking an umpire to provide an explanation for a decision, or the captain from commenting on the umpires’ performance in their Captains’ Report. Without limitation, players will breach this regulation if they deliberately walk or run into or shoulder another player, official or match official. Self explanatory 
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West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association By‐Laws No Rule 2.6 Use language that is obscene, offensive or of a seriously insulting nature to another player, official or spectator 2.7 Change the condition of the ball in breach of Law 42.3 2.8 Rule 3: Guidelines This is language or gestures which are directed at another person. See comments under rule 1.3 above in relation to the seriousness of the breach. Prohibited behaviour includes picking the seam or deliberately throwing the ball into the ground for the purpose of roughening it up and the application of moisture to the ball, other than perspiration and saliva. Attempt to manipulate a Prohibited conduct under this rule will include match in regard to the incidents where a team bats in such a way as to either result, net run rate, adversely affect its own, or improve its opponent’s performance points or performance points or net run rate. otherwise. The captain of any team guilty of such conduct shall be held responsible Level 3 Offences The offences set out at 3.1 to 3.3 below are level 3 offences. The range of penalties which may be imposed for a level 3 offence are set out in Section 2 of this code. Players and, where applicable, officials must not: No Rule 3.1 Intimidate an umpire whether by language or conduct 3.2 Threaten to assault another player, team official or spectator 3.3 Use language or gestures that offend, insult, humiliate, intimidate, threaten, disparage or vilify another person on the basis of that person’s race religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin Rule 4: Guidelines Includes appealing in an aggressive or threatening manner. Self explanatory Self explanatory Level 4 Offences The offences set out at 4.1 to 4.4 below are level 4 offences. The range of penalties which may be imposed for a level 4 offence are set out in Section 2 of this code. Players and, where applicable, officials must not: No Rule 4.1 Threaten to assault an umpire or referee Self explanatory Guidelines 42
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Guidelines This is also meant as a general rule to deal with situations where the facts of or the gravity or seriousness of the alleged incident are not adequately or clearly covered by the offences set out in rules 1‐4 (inclusive) of the Code. It is intended to include serious or repeated criminal conduct, public acts of misconduct, unruly public behaviour, cheating during play, smoking on the field, drinking during the match and playing whilst under suspension. PENALTIES It must be noted that the following Penalty Range is only a guideline. Level of Offence 1 2 3 4 Rule 1. Rule 2. Rule 3. Rule 4. Penalty Range Official reprimand and/or a fine up to $500 and/or a ban of 1 multi‐day Match and/or 2 one‐day Matches Ban of up to 2 multi‐day Matches and/or 4 one‐day Matches Ban of up to 4 multi‐day Matches and/or 8 one‐day Matches Ban of 5 or more multi‐day Matches and/or 10 one‐day Matches or a life ban In the event the Tribunal decides that any person is guilty of breaching any of Rules 1‐4 (inclusive) of section 1 of this Code of Behaviour, they will normally apply a penalty within the normal range of penalties for each level of offence set out in the table above. However, they may also apply any or all of the penalties set out in Rule 2 of this section where circumstances require a greater penalty than the guideline (such as in the case of a player having been found guilty of previous offences, whether in this or other competitions, or where the offence is particularly serious). Any part, but not the whole, of a suspension imposed may be suspended. Without limiting the penalties in Rule 1 of this section, in the event the Tribunal decides that any person has breached any of Rules 5 or 6 of section 1 of this Code of Behaviour, the following penalties may be applied:  Ban the person from participating in any match;  Fine the person any amount up to $2,000.00; and/or  Reprimand the person Without limiting Rule 1 of this section, when imposing a penalty upon a person who has breached this Code of Behaviour, the Tribunal may take into account any circumstance it considers relevant, including the following:  The seriousness of the breach;  The harm caused by the breach;  The person’s seniority and standing in the game;  Remorse shown by the person and the prospect of further breaches;  The person’s prior record; and/or  The impact of the penalty on the person. 44
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