CENTRAL GREAT SOUTHERN CRICKET ASSOCIATION INC.
RULES AND BY-LAWS
2004

1.0 REGISTRATIONS

1.1 Players shall be registered with the Recorder prior to the commencement of the season. Players to be added throughout the season shall complete the registration form, which will be forwarded to the recorder before the next playing date. All players must sign & acknowledge the Player Code of Behaviour form, which will remain valid for upcoming seasons.

1.2 Any player who has not signed & completed a player registration form & Code of behaviour will not be eligible to part-take in the match. It will be the captains responsibility to ensure all players are registered correctly.

1.3 The penalty for an unregistered player will be a $25 fine to the club, which must be paid to the treasurer by the next Council of Management meeting.

1.4 Association secretary shall keep a database of all registered players every season.

1.5 Clubs with more than 1 side must nominate to the recorder, seven players to represent their top side in the following format:

• 3 players by the first playing date
• 5 players by November 30
• players by December 31

2.0 CLEARANCES

2.1 No player shall be able to play with an affiliated club or join an affiliated club of this Association unless he/she shall have first received a clearance from their original club within the Association. Official clearance forms as provided must be used and clearances must be signed by the player concerned, the Secretary and President of the club granting the clearance. (refer appendix I of the Constitution)

2.2 In the event of a player being refused a clearance such player shall have the right to appeal to the Disputes Committee who shall have the right to decision without explanation on granting of the clearance. Clubs involved must be represented at hearings of the dispute. Satisfactory proof of outstanding financial commitments to a club shall be sufficient grounds for automatic refusal of a clearance until proof of clearance of debt is obtained.

2.3 Any club playing an uncleared player shall be penalised loss of points gained in that match.

3.0 TYPE OF CRICKET

3.1 The type of cricket for each forthcoming season shall be decided at a meeting of the Council of Management prior to the commencement of each season.

4.0 HOURS OF PLAY

4.1 60 over cricket

4.2 45 over cricket 12.45pm to stumps toss to be made at 12.30pm

5.0 INTERRUPTED PLAY

5.1 60 over cricket
If play is interrupted by the unfitness of the ground, wicket or light, the following conditions shall apply: -

Where play is interrupted for a period of more that ten minutes in the batting period of the team batting first, the number of balls in each teams innings shall be equally reduced on the basis of six balls for each three minutes of lost time. The number of maximum balls scheduled for the match shall only be reduced by the reduction in the number of balls received by the team batting first.

Where play is interrupted for a period of more than ten minutes in the batting period of the team batting second, with no interruption in the batting period of the team batting first: then unless the team is dismissed for a lesser total of runs - the result shall be a draw.

Where play is interrupted in the batting period of both teams for more than ten minutes then unless the team batting second is dismissed for a lesser total of runs, the result shall be a draw.

5.2 45 over cricket

In the event of play being interrupted in the course of the innings being delayed or through a late start, for an aggregate period of less than fifteen minutes, the amount of overs to be bowled by the team bowling first is required to be bowled by 3.30pm shall be reduced by one over for each three minutes of time lost.

Fixtures played under the preceding rules and not subject to ordinary conditions, the game shall be won by the team scoring the greater number of runs in its innings, irrespective of the number of wickets lost by either team, provided that the required number of balls has been bowled to the team batting second.

In a match reduced to ordinary conditions of the number of balls required to be bowled to the team batting second has not been bowled and its innings has not been completed and it has not scored an equal or great number of runs that the other team batting first - the result of the match shall be a draw.

5.3 Duty of Care must be exercised at all times. Continuation of any match due to bad weather will be at the Captains discretion.

5.4 In the event of a wash out points awarded will be the equivalent of the highest amount of points earned in that grade for that fixture date. In the event that all games for that fixture date are washed out - 5 points per team to be awarded for a draw.

6.0 POINTS ALLOCATION

• 6.1 For all grades:
• 0.1 per run scored
• 0.2 per wicket taken
• 10 points per win
• 5 points per team for draw or tie
• Forfeit - the team being forfeited to shall receive the highest amount of points scored by a winning team in that grade on that day.

7.0 FINALS

7.1 Finals shall be played under the conditions relating to 45 over cricket.

7.2 In the event of a final being interrupted to the extent that the game should revert to ordinary conditions as prescribed by Rule 5.0. All finals shall be played on Saturdays allowing Sunday as a possible playing date.

The team finishing highest in the ladder at the completion of the qualifying rounds shall proceed to the next final if the Saturday or Sunday fixture is unable to be played. In the event of the Grand Final being subject to this rule, the Premiership shall be awarded to the side that qualified first for the grand final (ie the winner of the second semi final).

7.3 Finals shall be played on the basis of:-

• More than 6 teams per grade
• First semi final = 3 versus 4
• Second semi final = 1 versus 2
• Preliminary final = winner of first semi final versus loser of second semi final
• Grand final = winner of second semi final versus winner of Preliminary final

Less than 6 teams per grade
The team that finishes the minor round on top of the ladder, will automatically qualify for the Grand final. Teams 2 & 3 playoff in Preliminary final, the winner will advance to the Grand final.

7.4 Grounds for finals shall be decided by the Executive Committee & advised at a Council of Management meeting during the forthcoming season.

8.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR FINALS

8.1 Open player selection is available for any club with an A & B grade side participating in the same final, with the exception of the seven nominated A Grade players as per rule 1.5.

8.2 To be eligible for finals for any club, a player must have played a minimum of four games in the Association or in the case of a "genuine" player being transferred due to their employment, then the number of qualifying games will be reduced to three.

9.0 ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS FOR CLUB FIXTURES

9.1 No player shall be entitled to compete in any two games played by a club on any fixtured date. Penalty will be loss of points accrued to the team playing in the second fixture on that weekend and playing an ineligible player.

10.0 DRESS

10.1 Every player taking the field shall wear proper cricketing attire consisting of white boots or shoes, white or cream shirt, white socks, white or cream trousers, white hat or cap. Approved club colours may be worn.

10.2 Captains shall advise the executive committee of any non-compliance of the dress code. The penalty applied for non-compliance will be a $20.00 fine to the club.

10.3 Shorts may be worn by any player under the age of sixteen years.

11.0 BOUNDARIES

11.1 Prior to the commencement of play, boundaries shall be marked with a white line and hats/flags. This is the responsibility of the home side.

12.0 UMPIRES

12.1 In all matters umpires decision shall be final. Any club being dissatisfied with the umpires performance may complain to the Disputes Committee in accordance with the Constitution. The Committee, if it deems fit, shall make that umpire ineligible to officiate at any further matches of that Association.

12.2 The Captain of the opposing team may at any time, appeal to the umpires against the use of the ball alleged to be defective or faulty, the umpires decision shall be final.

12.3 The umpires shall report to the Council forthwith any infringement of the rules committed by any club, player or official in any match. This shall be done no later than 15 minutes after the close of play on the day the offence was committed. The umpire shall 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.

12.4 It shall be the responsibility of the Executive Committee to allocate umpires for the finals and may at any time seek neutral, outside umpires if they see fit.

13.0 ALTERATION OF FIXTURE DATE

13.1 In the event of any club being unable to field a team on any fixture date the game may, by mutual consent only of the clubs concerned, be played at a later date, but must be played within 3 playing dates.

13.2 In the event that this does not occur the game will be deemed a draw with both sides receiving 5 points each.

13.3 In the event of a forfeit, the forfeiting side loses their right to play a return home game against the same side they forfeited to in a previous round within the fixtured season.

14.0 TWELTH MAN

14.1 A twelfth man may be used if agreed upon by both captains prior to commencement of the match. The name of the twelfth man must be recorded on the match report, however this will not qualify the player as playing the game for the means of finals.

15.0 THE TOSS

15.1 The toss shall occur 15 minutes prior to the official time for the start of play.

In the event that the opposing captain is not present at 12.30pm they forfeit the right to toss and the captain present will be deemed as winning the toss.

The team winning the toss shall signify their intention to the opposing captain no later than 5 minutes prior to the start of play and once signified the decision shall be final.

16.0 AVERAGES

16.1 At the end of the last round, the association recorder must calculate the averages of the leading batsmen and bowlers within two weeks of the completion of the qualifying rounds. These averages shall not include scores from matches other than club matches.

16.2 A batsman to qualify must have taken part in at least half the maximum number of innings played by his team and scored a minimum of 250 runs. The recordings must be set out in the following format:

• Number of innings played
• Number of not out innings
• Highest numbers of runs obtained any one innings
• Total number of runs made during the season
• Batting average

16.3 Every bowler to qualify must have taken part in at least half the maximum number of innings played by his team and must have obtained not less than 20 wickets in A Grade or 20 wickets in B Grade. The recordings must be set out in the following format:-

• Number of overs bowled
• Number of maiden overs
• Number of runs scored
• Number of wickets obtained
• Bowling average of runs per wicket

16.4 Batting and bowling performances made out of one grade do not count for or against a player when compiling the records for a particular grade.

17.0 SCOREBOARDS

17.1 All clubs must provide scoreboards depicting the number of overs bowled, wickets taken and the total score at all home fixtures.

18.0 ALTERATION OF RULES OF PLAY

18.1 To be altered only in accordance with item 15 of the Constitution.

19.0 CLAIMING OF POINTS

19.1 It shall be the responsibility of the home team to advise the recorder within 24 hours of the conclusion of a match of the result of the game played and relevant details.

19.2 In addition, a match report must be completed in writing and forwarded to the Association recorder not later than 72 hours following the match. The preparation of the match report shall be on the official match report forms provided and signed by the captains of both participating teams. (refer appendix VII).

At all times it shall be the responsibility of the home side to comply with this regulation and failure to do so may result in loss of points to the home side for the match in question.

20.0 LIMITATION OF BOWLERS

20.1 Bowlers in A and B Grade whilst playing 45 over cricket shall be limited to a maximum of 10 overs per bowler.

21.0 ASSOCIATION GAMES

21.1 All clubs must nominate players wanting to play association cricket at the start of the season. Association selectors will pick a side from this pool of players and advise accordingly.

21.2 Once a player has been notified they have been selected, they must notify selectors within 48 hours of inability to attend. A suspension of one club fixture, being the next available playing date, will occur for any player who renegs.

21.3 If a player cancels due to "unforseen circumstances" this issue must be raised immediately to the Executive Committee before the next playing date.

22.0 NO BALL RULE - FAIR DELIVERY - THE FEET

22.1 Due to varying pitch sizes and markings, the pitch width will be determined by both captains before the start of a match.

22.2 For a delivery to be deemed fair in respect of the feet in the delivery stride the bowlers back foot must land within and not touching the return crease. The bowlers front foot must land with some part of the foot, whether grounded or raised, behind the popping crease.

22.3 If the umpire at the bowlers end is not satisfied that both these conditions have been met, he shall call and signal a No Ball.

23.0 DISPUTES ARISING FROM RULES OF PLAY

23.1 Any clarification or dispute arising in regard to these rules shall be dealt with by the Executive Committee who may if they see fit & may refer the matter to the Disputes Committee, whose ruling shall be final and not subject to appeal.

APPENDIX I	APPENDIX II
Central Great Southern Cricket Association Clearance From	Central Great Southern Cricket Association Nominated Players

APPENDIX III
DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE ROLES

PRESIDENT
The President shall preside at meetings of the Association and of the Executive, and represent the Association or delegate such duties as deemed appropriate. The President will be the regional representative unless delegated otherwise. The President requires a good working knowledge of the Constitution, rules & duties of all office bearers & subcommittees.
The President is responsible for:

1. managing committee and/or executive meetings
2. manage annual general meeting
3. represent the association at local, regional, state & national levels
4. act as a facilitator for association activities
5. ensure planning and budgeting for the future is carried out in accordance to the wishes of the members

VICE-PRESIDENT
The Vice-President shall attend meetings of the Association and the Executive and in the absence of the President preside over the meeting & perform any of the Presidential responsibilites.

SECRETARY
The Secretary is the chief administration officer & provides a coordinating link between all members & committees.
The Secretary shall be responsible for:

1. Attending all Executive and General Meetings.
2. Preparing an official agenda that will be circulated to Executive members and Club Representatives prior to the scheduled meeting.
3. The official recording of minutes of all scheduled meetings, distribution of the same to Association Executive members and/or Club representatives as appropriate.
4. Holding the position of Liaison Officer, shall liaise with WACA and shall bring to the attention of the Executive, members, appropriate persons or committees all Minutes, circulars, memoranda and correspondence received.
5. Maintain a register of all members names & addresses, life members and sponsors
6. Register teams for competitions

TREASURER
The Treasurer is the chief financial management officer.
The Treasurer shall be responsible for:

1. Attending all Executive and General meetings.
2. The receipt of all monies, the issuing of receipts for any such monies and the depositing of said monies into the Association bank accounts.
3. Liaison with the Association Accountant, Auditor and Solicitor where necessary.
4. Liaison with the Association Secretary as directed by the Executive.
5. Presentation of audited financial report at the AGM, including fully reconciled accounts as per constitution.
6. Produce & monitor budget carefully
7. Show evidence that monies received is banked and documentation provided for all money paid out.
8. Give report at regular meetings detailing income & expenditure, outstanding accounts & current bank balance.

RECORD KEEPER
The Record Keeper shall:

1. Record fixtures and results of games.
2. Keep a list of registered players and their respective grades and bring before the Executive all matters arising from Association matches.
3. Publish a detailed report of progressive standings of the premiership table. A copy of the same should be directly given to the media liasion officer for local publication on a weekly basis.

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
The Development Officer with their Committee shall:

1. Formulate, supervise, monitor and evaluate junior coaching programs at all age levels.
2. Attend meetings of the Executive.
3. Prepare reports for Executive meetings and submit budgets for approval.
4. Attend other meetings as required and assist the various committees of the Association in relation to development programs.
5. Keep necessary files and relevant records.
6. Maintain a list of coaches.
7. Organise and supervise selection of Development teams.
8. Carry out such other duties as the Executive may direct.
9. Act as liaison between the Executive and the Junior Committee.
10. Organise junior competitions & coaching clinics.
11. Submit an annual report to the AGM.
12. Liase with Regional Development Officer.

APPENDIX IV	APPENDIX V	APPENDIX VI
Junior Cricket Registration Form	Players Code of Behaviour	Senior Cricket Registration Form