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PLAYERS CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

(The following applies to all competitions administered by the WACA Cricket Council)

1. Players/Officials must not assault or attempt to assault an umpire, another player, official or a



2. Players/Officials must not abuse or dispute an umpires decision, or react in an obviously rovocative or disapproving mannereither towards an umpire, his/her decision, or generally, following an umpiring decision.



3. Action of the dismissed batsmen - in failing to leave the crease promptly on being given out and any equipment abuse



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.



5. Players and officials must not engage in conduct detrimental to the spirit of the game.



6. Players/Officials must not in any manner use “well-known” crude or abusive hand signals.



7. Responsibility of captains.
   
   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.

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3:2

WACA MESSAGE TO CAPTAINS

Match Reports. Captains must submit a joint Match Report detailing the results of the Match.

The Report must be signed by both Captains and both Umpires at the conclusion of the match and faxed on 9221 1059, hand delivered or posted to the W.A.C.A., PO Box 6045, East Perth, 6892. A reply paid envelope will be provided.

Please note: It is the responsibility of the “Home” Team Captain to provide the Report and ensure that it is dispatched when completed. Rule 3.8 of the Cricket Council provides for a fine of $50 for each default.

Reports on Umpires and Grounds: It is hoped that Captains can agree to submit a joint report on Umpires and grounds.

If Captains are unable to agree on a joint report then separate Report Forms must be completed and submitted in accordance with rule 3.8.

A captain or club or affiliated association official must attend the umpires within 15 minutes from the end of each days play. If no-one from the club or affiliated association attends, the umpires shall be deemed to have fulfilled their responsibilities with lodging reports etc.

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3:3

HOURS OF PLAY

3:3:1 First and Second Grades

1. Two Day Matches: Commence 12:00 pm; Lunch Adjournment 1.50 pm to 2.20 pm, Afternoon Tea Adjournment 4.10 pm to 4.30 pm; Stumps drawn 6.20 pm, See Rule 3:5:2.



2. Full Day Matches: Commence 10.00 am; Lunch Adjournment 12.30 pm to 1.05 pm; Afternoon Tea Adjournment 4.00 pm to 4.20 pm, Stumps drawn 6.15 pm.

3:3:2 Third and Fourth Grades

1. Two Day Matches: Commence 12.50 pm, Lunch Adjournment 2.20 pm to 2.40 pm; Afternoon Tea Adjournment 4.10 pm to 4.30 pm; Stumps drawn 6.20 pm. See Rule 3:5:2.



2. One Afternoon Matches: Commence 12.20 pm, Afternoon Tea Adjournment 3.10 pm to 3.30 pm, Stumps drawn 6.20 pm. See Rule 3:5:4:i.

3:3:3 Sessions of Play

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(i) Two Day Matches:-

First and Second Grades

1. Commencement of play until 1.50 pm.
2. 2.20 pm to 4.10 pm.
3. 4.30 pm to 6.20 pm.

Third and Fourth Grades

1. Commencement of play until 2.20 pm.
2. 2.40 pm to 4.10 pm.
3. 4.30 pm to 6.20 pm.

(ii) Full Day Matches:-

1. Commencement of play until lunch.
2. Lunch until afternoon tea.
3. Afternoon tea until the close of play.

(iii) One Afternoon Matches:

1. Commencement of play until afternoon tea.
2. Afternoon tea until the close of play.

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3:3:4 Field Drinks

In matches of the qualifying rounds of the Pennant Competition the following provisions shall apply to the taking of drinks on the field:-

(i)As per the Laws of Cricket (15.9) Intervals for drinks.

1. If on any day the captains agree that there shall be an interval for drinks, the option to take such intervals shall be available to either side. Each interval shall be kept as short as possible and in any case, shall not exceed 5 minutes.



2. (i) Unless both captains agree to forgo any drinks interval, it shall be taken at the end of the over in progress when the agreed time is reached. If however, a wicket falls within 5 minutes of the agreed time, then drinks shall be taken immediately. No other variation in the timing of drinks intervals shall be permitted except as provided for in (c) below.



3. (ii) For the purpose of (i) above and Law 3.9(a)(ii) (Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground, weather or light) only, the batsmen at the wicket may deputise for their captain.



4. If an innings ends or the players have to leave the field of play for any other reason within 30 minutes of the agreed time for a drinks interval, the umpires and captains together may rearrange the timing of drinks intervals in that session.

Law 15.10 Agreement to forgo intervals At any time during the match, the captains may agree to forgo the tea interval or any of the drinks intervals. The umpires shall be informed of the decision.

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3:3:5 Afternoon Tea

An adjournment of twenty minutes shall be allowed for afternoon tea at 4.10 pm. on each day of a two day match; at 4.00 pm in a full day match; and at 3.10 pm. in a one-afternoon match; but if tea facilities are not provided and if captains agree the match may proceed without adjournment in which event play shall cease at 6.00 pm in two day matches and one afternoon matches and at 5.55 pm in full day matches subject to the provisions of Rules 3:5:2 - 3:5:3 - 3:5:4 and 3:5:9. If an innings is terminated within ten minutes of the time prescribed for the adjournment for afternoon tea, the adjournment for tea of twenty minutes shall take the place of the ten minutes interval allowed between innings. Notwithstanding the conditions of MCC. Law 16.4 the tea interval shall be taken at the prescribed time.

3.3.6 Lunch Adjournment

Umpires and captains together may change the time in inclement weather

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3.4

PENNANT COMPETITION POINTS SYSTEM FOR 2004-2005

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3:5

MATCH RULES AND CONDITIONS OF PLAY

3:5:1 Definitions

3:5:1:1 “Ordinary conditions" means that a match will proceed without the batting side having to declare its innings closed and in keeping with the Laws of Cricket with the exception that Law 16.6 (Last hour of Match - Number of Overs) will not apply.

3:5:1:2 All matches shall be played In accordance with the Laws of Cricket as recognised by the Australian Cricket Board, except where they are negated or modified by these rules; and for the purpose of these rules a match extending over two Saturday afternoons or one full day shall be deemed a two-day match, but a one afternoon match as per rule 3:5:4 shall be deemed a one day match.

3:5:1:3 All matches shall be played as the Council may determine and on such grounds as shall be arranged by the Council. In the interval between days of play the pitch shall be made as perfect as possible. Where matches are played over consecutive days, the pitch shall not be watered during the match. In any case of necessity, the Cricket Council may alter the dates or grounds previously arranged for matches or may direct that any match shall be played on one full day or on two half-days other than two Saturdays.

3:5:1:4

1. Covers shall be used for all qualifying round matches in First, Second, Third and Fourth Grades, Sunday League and Colts competitions, and all quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals.



2. Covers shall comprise two layers to be used together when used overnight.
   (a) Top covers shall be a minimum of 80 feet (24.5 metres) by 12 feet (3.6 metres) Nylex Lite cover material.
   (b) Hessian underlay shall be a minimum of 70 feet (21.33 metres) by 10 feet (3.05 metres)
   (c) The Cricket Council may approve any other material.
   (a) Covers must be laid by dusk on the evening of the day prior to a match day except as in (iii)(b).
   (b)The Cricket Council Secretary shall have the power to override clause (iii)(a) above and instruct Clubs that covers need not be used on any specific day.



3. (a) On match days the covers are to be removed at the discretion of the curator or ground manager with regards to prevailing weather conditions. In good conditions the covers shall be removed no later than 8.30 am.
   (b) After 8.30 am and prior to the time umpires assume control the covers shall be re-laid should weather conditions necessitate.



4. 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 after this time.



5. 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.



6. Notwithstanding clauses (iii) and (iv) above, the curators shall at all other times be permitted to use the covers at their discretion in order to obtain the best possible pitch preparation.



7. (a) The ultimate responsibility for the use of covers within the provisions of these rules shall rest with the home club.
   (b) Any club failing to comply with the above rules shall be dealt with by the Cricket Council as covered by rules 2:28:1, 2:29:2 and/or 3:5:5 as appropriate and shall be liable to a fine of $50.

3:5:1:5 Deleted

3:5:1:6 The captain of the fielding side shall be entitled to the use of a new ball after 80 overs have been bowled in an innings.

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3:5:2 All Grades - Two Day Matches

1. Two Day matches shall be played under ordinary conditions.



2. On each day, the following minimum number of overs shall be bowled, subject to the provisions of rules 3:5:2 (v) and 3:5:2 (vi). First and Second Grades - 92 Third and Fourth Grades – 85



3. Should the minimum number of overs not be bowled by the scheduled time for stumps to be drawn play shall continue until the required number of overs have been bowled. Furthermore, the bowling side shall be liable to a penalty of 0.25 points for every over not bowled by the scheduled time for stumps.(iv) Allowances to playing time shall be made, as follows:-
   
   • 2 minutes per wicket taken.
     
   • 4 minutes for drinks breaks in excess of one per session.
   
   
4. Should the commencement of play on either day be delayed, or there is an interruption to play on either day, in each case due to unfitness of the ground, pitch, weather or light, the minimum number of overs to be bowled on that day shall be adjusted as follows:-
   
   • First and Second Grades - by one over for each 3.60 minutes of playing time lost.
   • Third and Fourth Grades - by one over for each 3.40 minutes of playing time lost.
   
   In the event of a change of innings during a day's play, the playing time remaining from the commencement of the new innings shall be divided by 3.60 in First and Second Grades, and 3.40 in Third and Fourth Grades, in both cases with fractions being ignored, to determine the minimum number of overs to be bowled in the time remaining on that day.



5. In the event of the final minimum over of the first day’s play being bowled after the scheduled time for stumps to be drawn and a wicket falls in that over, stumps shall be drawn immediately. The completion of the over on the second day will not count as one of the minimum to be bowled on that day.



6. On the second day, play may cease at the scheduled cessation time or up to thirty minutes earlier, provided both Captains are in agreement.



7. Should play on the first day of any round of a particular grade be entirely prevented due to the unfitness of the ground, pitch, weather or light, the following shall apply:-
   
   • First and Second Grades - the round shall be played on the second day as a full day set of fixtures, pursuant to the conditions provided in rule 3:5:3.
   • Third and Fourth Grades - the round shall be played on the second day as a one afternoon set of fixtures, pursuant to the conditions provided in rule 3:5:4.

In every instance a toss taken on the first day shall be void and Captains shall toss prior to the commencement of play on the second day.

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3:5:3 First and Second Grades - Full Day Matches

1. Full day matches shall commence at 10.00 am. and cease at 6.15 pm. except as otherwise provided in this rule. An interval shall be taken between 12.30 pm. and 1.05 pm.



2. The side batting first shall declare its innings closed upon the completion of the bowling of 360 balls or at the completion of the over in progress at 2.10 pm. whichever occurs first.



3. If the number of balls required to be bowled have not been bowled by 2.10 pm. the team bowling first shall incur a penalty of the loss of 0.25 match points for every 6 balls remaining unbowled.



4. If the innings of the side batting first is completed by a compulsory declaration, the side batting second shall bat for the bowling of the same number of balls as were bowled to the side batting first and play shall continue after 6.15pm if further time is necessary for the required number of balls to be bowled.



5. If the innings of the side batting first is completed other than by a compulsory declaration the side batting second shall bat for the bowling of 360 balls or until 6.15pm whichever occurs last.



6. If the required number of balls required to be bowled have not been bowled by 6.15pm, the team bowling second shall incur a penalty of the loss of 0.25 incentive points for every 6 balls remaining unbowled.



7. In the innings of the side batting first and in the innings of the side batting second the scorers shall give the umpires a clear signal at the completion of the 45th and 55th overs and the umpire shall inform the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of the completion of the respective overs.



8. If both sides have completed an innings the match shall continue under ordinary conditions until 6.15pm.



9. If the commencement of the match is delayed for more than 60 minutes, or play in the course of the innings of the side batting first is interrupted for an aggregate period of more than 60 minutes, in each case due to circumstances for which neither side is responsible, the match shall be played under ordinary conditions until 6.15pm.



10. Full day matches not played under ordinary conditions or otherwise decided, shall be won by the side scoring the greater number of runs in its first innings irrespective of the number of wickets lost by either side, provided that the required number of balls has been bowled to the side batting second.



11. The number of balls required to be bowled at the time scheduled for commencement of play shall be reduced by 6 balls in the first innings of each side for every 7.16 minutes or part thereof of playing time lost due to unfitness of ground, weather or light. Half of the playing time lost shall be added to the time scheduled for the innings of the side batting first. However, if playing time is lost in the innings of the side batting second due to unfitness of the ground, weather or light, the number of balls required to be bowled shall be reduced by 6 balls for every 3.58 minutes or part thereof of playing time lost. If the reduced number of balls have been bowled before 6.15pm then play shall continue until the completion of the bowling of the last over commenced in the time allowed for play provided always that the number of balls bowled shall not exceed the number required to be bowled prior to the reduction.



12. If the number of balls required to be bowled to the side batting second have not been bowled and its innings has not been completed and it has not scored an equal or greater number of runs than the side batting first the result of the match shall be a draw.

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3:5:4 Third and Fourth Grades - One Afternoon Matches

1. One-afternoon matches shall commence at 12.20pm and cease at 6.20pm except as otherwise provided in this rule.



2. The side batting first shall declare its innings closed upon the completion of the bowling of 270 balls or at the completion of the over in progress at 3.10pm, whichever occurs first.



3. If the number of balls required to be bowled have not been bowled by 3.10 pm, the team bowling first shall incur a penalty of the loss of 0.25 match points for every 6 balls remaining unbowled.



4. If the innings of the side batting first is completed by a compulsory declaration, the side batting second shall bat for the bowling of the same number of balls as were bowled to the side batting first and play shall continue after 6.20pm if further time is necessary for the required number of balls to be bowled.



5. If the innings of the side batting first is completed other than by a compulsory declaration, the side batting second shall bat for the bowling of 270 balls or until 6.20pm, whichever occurs last.



6. If the number of balls required to be bowled have not been bowled by 6.20pm, the team bowling second shall incur a penalty of the loss of 0.25 match points for every 6 balls remaining unbowled.



7. In the innings of the side batting first and in the innings of the side batting second the scorers shall give the umpires a clear signal at the completion of the 35th and 40th overs and the umpires shall inform the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of the completion of the respective overs.



8. If both sides have completed an innings the match shall continue under ordinary conditions until 6.20pm.



9. The number of balls required to be bowled at the time scheduled for commencement of play shall be reduced by 6 balls for every 3.77 minutes or part thereof of playing time lost due to unfitness of the ground, weather or light for play. However, if the reduced number of balls have been bowled before 6.20pm then play shall continue until the completion of the bowling of the last over commenced in the time allowed for play provided always that the number of balls bowled shall not exceed the number required to be bowled prior to the reduction.



10. If the commencement of the match is delayed for more than 15 minutes or play in the course of the innings of the side batting first is interrupted for an aggregate period of more than 15 minutes, in each case due to circumstances for which neither side is responsible, the match shall be played under ordinary conditions until 6.20pm.



11. One-afternoon matches not played under ordinary conditions or otherwise decided, shall be won by the side scoring the greater numbers of runs in its first innings irrespective of the number of wickets lost by either side, provided that the required number of balls has been bowled to the side batting second.



12. If the number of balls required to be bowled to the side batting second have not been bowled and its innings has not been completed and it has not scored an equal or greater number of runs than the side batting first, the result of the match shall be a draw.

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3:5:5 If a ground or pitch is unfit for play on any day or any part of a day in any matchand the unfitness of the ground or pitch is shown to the Tribunal, upon a protest lodged by the opposing club or the Tribunal, to be the fault of the home club or due to circumstances within the control of that club, the Tribunal may declare the match to be forfeited to the opposing club or to make such other order as the Tribunal deems fit. If the unfitness of the ground or pitch is due to circumstances within the control of the ground authority, but not the home club, the Council may order that the result of the match stand or that the match be replayed.

Each home club shall report to the Cricket Council no later than 12.00 pm on the day prior to a scheduled match, and at any other applicable time thereafter, any problems being experienced in the preparation of a pitch to a condition as perfect as possible. Failure to submit such report may mitigate against a club in any proceedings in respect of this rule.

3:5:6 If a club fails to provide a team ready to start or resume play at the time appointed for the commencement or resumption of a fixture that club shall be guilty of an infringement and shall be liable to a fine. If that team fails to start or resume play after 15 minutes have elapsed since the appointed time for commencement or resumption that club shall forfeit the match at the option of the opposing captain. This rule shall not apply to the team required to bat provided that its batsmen take the field at the scheduled time.

3:5:7 If the commencement of play or resumption of play after an interval on any day is delayed or play in the course of a match is interrupted and if in the opinion of the umpires the delay or interruption is the fault of one of the clubs the club not in default is entitled to have the match continue after the time set down for close of play or cessation of innings on that day in order to make up the time lost by such a delay or interruption. If the commencement of play or resumption of play after an interval on any day is delayed or play in the course of a match is interrupted for any reason for which neither side is responsible but not being the unfitness of the pitch, ground, weather or light for play the match shall continue after the time set down for close of play or cessation of innings on that day in order to make up the time lost by such delay or interruption. This rule shall not apply to a one-afternoon match.

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3:5:8 Team Declared in Writing

Before tossing for choice of innings, Captains of the teams engaged must declare in writing the one to the other the names of the players comprising their teams, and then hand to the umpires, and no player other than those named shall be allowed to play in the match subject to the provisions of Rule 2:40:4:1. Any breach of this rule is an infringement. If an infringement is proved, the infringing team will be liable to loss of all points for the match.

3:5:9 A substitute shall be allowed to field for any player taking part in an International or Interstate match or tour or state/ACB one day competition approved by the WACA or state/ACB Colts match approved by the WACA or state/ACB underage match approved by the WACA.

3:5:10 The side which bats first and leads by 100 runs in either a two day or a full day match or by 75 runs in a one-afternoon match shall have the option of requiring the other side to follow-on.

3:5:11 If a club is unable to play in a match arranged by the Council that club shall give notice thereof to the Secretary and to the secretary of the opposing club not later than two days before the match is to commence and shall forfeit the match. Any club forfeiting a match commits an infringement and is liable to a fine.

Match points equivalent to first-innings win points will be deducted from the forfeiting club. All senior grades below the forfeiting grade also forfeit the corresponding match.

3:5:12 The ball used in an innings is to be given to the umpires by the captain of the fielding team immediately upon the conclusion of that innings. The umpires shall return the ball at their discretion.

At the conclusion of a day’s play not being the conclusion of the match, the captain of the fielding team shall hand the ball then in use to one of the umpires. The umpire shall return the ball to the captain on the commencement of play on the next day of play. If that ball is unable to be returned, another ball in like condition to that ball shall be used.

Any breach of this rule is an infringement. The infringing team or umpire is subject to a fine of $25.

3:5:13 In all Grades, a new ball shall be used in the first innings of both sides in any match. In the second innings a new or good used ball may be used at the option of the fielding side.

Any breach of this rule is an infringement. The infringing club is subject to a fine of $25.

3:5:14 All full day and one afternoon matches not played out shall be decided on the result of the first innings provided that the side batting second has either:-

1. been dismissed or has voluntarily declared its innings closed; or



2. in the case of compulsory declaration of the side batting first, had the opportunity of receiving the same number of balls as bowled to that side; or



3. in the case of the side batting first being dismissed or voluntarily declaring its innings closed, had the opportunity of receiving the minimum number of balls required to be bowled as at the scheduled time for commencement of its innings.

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3:5:15

1. If, at the conclusion of the available playing time of a match, subject to sub-rules 3:5:2 (vii), (viii), (ix) and (xi), the first innings score of the team batting second without the loss of all its wickets, equals the first innings score of its opponents, the result of the match shall be regarded as a tie on the first innings.



2. In the event of an equality in the aggregate number of runs scored in a match in which each side has had two innings, one of which is not completed, the match shall be decided by the first innings, provided that the team which had not completed its second innings was leading on the first innings.



3. If the team which had not completed its second innings was not leading on the first innings the match shall be an outright tie.

3:5:16 If two or more teams are equal on points their relative positions shall be determined by quotient. For the purpose of ascertaining quotients the following system shall be adopted. The batting averages for a team shall be obtained by dividing the total number of runs scored by the total number of wickets lost. The batting average against that team shall be obtained by dividing the total number of runs scored against it by the total number of wickets taken. The former shall be divided by that latter. The team having the higher quotient shall assume the higher position. In an innings which has been completed, ten wickets shall be considered as lost. In an innings declared closed whether compulsorily or voluntarily or uncompleted, only the number of wickets which have actually fallen including a batsman retired but not a batsman retired hurt shall be considered as lost.

3:5:17 It is the responsibility of all home clubs to ensure that scores for Grades 1 - 4 and Under 17s and Under 15s are phoned or faxed through to the WACA Scores Service by the designated time. Failure to do so will result in a fine of $25 per grade.

When no play is possible on a particular day and the Cricket Council hasn’t abandoned play for all matches, teams should still advise the WACA Scores Service.

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3:5:18 Finals format will be as follows:

Elimination Finals

• 1st versus 6th
• 2nd versus 5th
• 3rd versus 4th

The two lowest ranked losing sides are eliminated. The sides retain their order from the end of the qualifying rounds and the semi-finals are played as follows: The exception to this is that if 6thbeats 1st, they will be fixtured against the side ranked second.

ie: Semi-Finals

• 1st vs 4th
• 2nd vs 3rd

If 6th beats 1st in Eliminations then:

• 1st vs 3rd
• 2nd vs 4th

Finals Winner Semi-final 1 vs Winner Semi-Final 2

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3:6

UMPIRES

3:6:1:1 Umpires shall, within 48 hours after the conclusion of each match, lodge with the Secretary a report in writing containing the following particulars:

1. The time of commencement and of drawing of stumps on each day of the match and the cause of any variations between the times recorded and the times prescribed by these rules.



2. If play is abandoned on the first day of a match by the decision of the captains, the umpires shall report on the state of the pitch at the time of abandonment and what in their opinion was the possibility of play taking place.



3. Any infringement of these rules committed by any club or player in the match.



4. The consistency of the pitch between the first and second days of the match.



5. Any other remarks or observations the umpire may think fit to report.

3:6:1:2 Umpires shall, within the time prescribed, lodge with the Secretary fairest and best votes on the appropriate form.

3:6:1:3 Umpires shall, notwithstanding the requirements of Rule 2:24:3, within 72 hours of the close of play on the day an offence is alleged to have occurred, lodge with the Secretary notice of any complaint pursuant to Rule 3:7:3 specifying the date, place and nature of the alleged offence.

3:6:2 If an umpire includes in his report notice of an alleged offence pursuant to rule 3:7:3 (including player reports and cautions), the umpire shall not later than 15 minutes after stumps have been drawn on the day on which the alleged offence is 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 alleged offence.

3:6:3 An umpire failing to lodge a report pursuant to Rule 3:6:1 commits an infringement and is liable to a fine.

3:6:4 If only one duly appointed Umpire is present at the time appointed to commence or resume any match, the Captains of the teams engaged may, by mutual consent, appoint another Umpire to fill the vacancy, and failing such mutual consent, the Umpire duly appointed and attending the match may appoint any other person to act as Umpire with him for that match. If a dispute arises with regard to the fitness for play of the ground, weather or light the duly appointed Umpire alone shall decide that question unless the temporary Umpire has been appointed by the captains in which case the two umpires shall decide the question. If no duly appointed Umpire is present at the time appointed to commence or resume any match the captains may agree to appoint umpires to fill the vacancies and in such a case if a dispute arises with regard to the fitness for play of the ground, weather or light the dispute is to be resolved by the captains.

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3:7

CRICKET ATTIRE AND BEHAVIOUR

3:7:1 For all Grades other than Saturday Morning Competition proper cricket attire shall be:-

White cricket boots or shoes, white or cream trousers, white or cream long or short-sleeved shirt, with collar attached, white hat, white cap, white or club-coloured protective headgear or cricket cap or hat of the club with which the player is registered, white or cream socks, plain white, plain cream or club pullover (with either short or long sleeves or sleeveless) of a type approved by the Council.

Players shall wear approved competition and club logos. No other logo shall be worn. This does not include brand names.

Umpires shall only wear approved competition attire and logos.

The use by players in Pennant, Sunday League and Colts matches of non-spiked footwear is banned.

All players shall wear proper cricket attire and any player infringing this rule upon report of an umpire shall draw a fine of $50 upon his club, providing that players who usually wear shorts in the Saturday Morning Competition may continue to do so for the current season only if transferred to a higher grade.

Any breach of sponsorship obligations approved by the Cricket Council is declared as an infringement. On the infringement being proven to the Cricket Council, the following process will be implemented.

1. On the first infringement in a season, the infringing club will be given a written warning by the Cricket Council.



2. On the second infringement in a season, the infringing club will be liable to a fine of up to $500 and will be excluded from hosting district finals and any special matches as arranged by the WACA.

3:7:2 Smoking on the field during a match shall not be permitted, and any player infringing this rule shall be liable to a fine.

3:7:3If on the day of a match a player or any official of a club or affiliated association conducts himself in a manner likely to bring discredit upon the game of cricket he shall be guilty of an offence. (Please refer to the “Code of Conduct and Guidelines for Penalties” below for a description). If the offence is proved upon complaint to the Cricket Council, the player or official shall be liable to disqualification from participation in any match conducted by the Council or any Affiliated Association for such period as the Tribunal deems fit or to a fine or any lesser penalty the Tribunal may decide to impose. A complaint under this rule shall be lodged as soon as is practicable after the occurrence of the alleged offence by the opposing club or affiliated association or an umpire officiating in the match. Notice of the intention to lodge a complaint and the nature of the charge shall be given by the complainant to the player or official concerned and to the captain of that player’s team or an official of the player’s or official’s club on the day of the alleged offence.

If an umpire believes that an offence is committed but believes it does not warrant a report, he/she can issue a “caution”. This caution is written on the Umpires Report at the end of the match and is recorded by the Secretary. If a player, official, club or affiliated association receives three cautions over a period of two seasons, the player, official, club or affiliated association will be required to attend a hearing of the Tribunal. This hearing will be conducted as per Rule 3.7.4.

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CODE OF CONDUCT AND GUIDELINES FOR PENALTIES

SECTION 1:  OFFENCES

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.

1. 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:

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2. 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:

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3. 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:

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4. 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:

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5. Laws of Cricket and Spirit of the Game

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6. Unbecoming Behaviour

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SECTION 2: PENALTIES

1. 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).

2. Any part of a suspension imposed may be suspended.

3. 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

4. Without limiting Rule 1 of this section, when imposing 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;
• The impact of the penalty on the person.

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3:7:4 Hearing of Complaint

3:7:4:1 In accordance with Rule 2:24:5 the Tribunal shall proceed to hear a complaint lodged pursuant to Rule 3:7:3 within three days of the completion of the match in which the offence is alleged to have occurred.

In special circumstances, the Tribunal can determine the hearing to be at a later date. All attempts will be made by the Tribunal to schedule the hearing before the commencement of the next fixture.

3:7:4:2 The complaint shall be heard in the following manner:

1. The complainant or his representative shall present his case in writing or by an address to the Pennant Tribunal and may call witness to support his case.



2. If the Tribunal is of the opinion that the defendant has a case to answer the defendant or his representative shall be invited to present his case in reply in writing or by an address to the Tribunal and may call witnesses to support his case.



3. The parties concerned in an appeal or reference may appear in person or be represented by a person, other than a legal practitioner or law clerk, so authorised in writing and the Council may if it so desires be represented by one of its members.



4. The defendant or his representative shall have the right to be present throughout the hearing of the complaint and the delivery of the decision of the Tribunal.



5. A witness called by one party shall be liable to cross-examination by the other party to the complaint.



6. At the conclusion of the hearing the complainant may address the Tribunal and the defendant may address in reply.



7. If an offence under these rules is found by the Tribunal to have been proved, the penalty or order prescribed in the relevant rule shall be imposed and if no penalty or order is prescribed in that rule the Tribunal may impose such penalty or make such order as it thinks fit.


8. The Tribunal may adjourn a hearing if it thinks fit.



9. If the Chairman of the hearing sees fit, parties to the hearing may be represented over the telephone only in circumstances where it is not possible for that representative to attend.

3:7:4:3 A decision of the Tribunal on a complaint shall be signed by the Chairman of the Committee and a copy of the decision shall be forwarded to the Council and to each party to the hearing. The Secretary shall keep a record of the decision of the Tribunal.

3.7.5 Reported player or official may elect to forego hearing.

3.7.5.1 A player or official against whom a charge has been brought may elect to have the charge determined without a hearing by the Tribunal and to accept a penalty.

3.7.5.2 Election Procedure

An election to accept a penalty of suspension shall be lodged in writing with the Cricket Council Chairman not later than 12.00pm on the day after the Cricket Council Chairman has caused the reported person or the club of the reported person to be notified that a charge has been laid against the reported person.

3.7.5.3 Umpires or Cricket Council Chairman may disallow election.

If any or all of the reporting umpires or Cricket Council Chairman considers that the circumstances warrant a hearing of the charge the Cricket Council Chairman shall disallow the election.

3.7.5.4Hearing of the charge if election disallowed or if election not lodged in time.

If the Cricket Council Chairman disallows the election or if a notice of election is not lodged in time the Tribunal shall hear and determine the charge.

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3:8

MATCH RESULTS - LODGEMENT

The secretary of a club shall lodge with the Secretary not later than 10.00 am on the Wednesday after the completion of a set of fixtures a report on each match, including matches in the Saturday Morning Competition, in which the club participated in that set of fixtures. The report shall be on such form or forms as prescribed by the Council. Any club failing to comply with this rule shall be guilty of an infringement and shall be fined the sum of fifty dollars for each default, and a further fine of ten dollars for every week that the report remains outstanding, unless the club shows to the Council that the infringement was due to circumstances over which the secretary of the club had no control. If a club lodges a false or misleading report pursuant to this rule it commits and offence. A complaint of an offence under this Rule may be made by the Cricket Council Secretary.

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3:9

LORD'S TAVERNERS SPIRIT OF CRICKET AWARD

This award is to be aligned with The Laws of Cricket 2000: Preamble and the WACA Players Code of Behaviour.

The umpires in each match in each of the four grades of the SunSmart League will determine points to be awarded to each team (see Table below). The points are to be recorded on the Umpires Match Report Form.

After every three rounds of the competition the points table for each Club will be published.

At the end of the season the Lord's Taverners trophy will be presented to the winning Club at the Pennant Dinner.

Points Table

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3:10

DIAGRAMS

3:10:1Diagram of Boundary Markings for Pennant Grounds
(As per Cricket Council Resolution of the 14 June 1976 Meeting)

3:10:2 CREASE MARKINGS

STUMPS (Rouned Tops)

3:10:3 THE PROTECTED AREA

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3:11

AMENDMENTS TO THE LAWS OF CRICKET

Law 40.2 The wicket-keeper (Gloves) Applies from commencement of season 2004/05.

Law 42.6 (a) Dangerous and unfair bowling shall be replaced by the following:

1. A bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched deliveries per over.



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. In addition, for the purpose of this regulation, a ball that passes clearly above head height of the batsman, other than a fast short-pitched ball as defined in (b) above, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke shall be a no ball.

2.

1. In the event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short-pitched deliveries in an over as defined in (b) above, the umpire at the bowler’s end shall call and signal No ball on each occasion. A differential signal shall be used to signify a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal no ball and then tap the head with the other hand.



2. If a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in an over, the umpire, after the call of no ball and when the ball is dead, shall caution the bowler, inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.



3. If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled in the innings for bowling more than two fast short pitched deliveries in an over, the umpire shall advise the bowler that this is his final warning for the innings.



4. Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over nor be allowed to bowl the next over.



5. The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.



6. The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side.



7. The umpires will then report the matter on their match report form. The Cricket Council shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play – Responsibility of the Captains.)

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Law 3.8 and Law 3.9 The following to be included:

The umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the stadium or from any permanent object on the ground.

If a shadow from the fielder falls across the striker’s half of the pitch, the fielder must remain stationary from the time the bowler commences his run up until the striker has received the ball. In the event of a fielder moving before the striker receives the ball, the umpire shall call and signal ‘dead ball’ if he considers the striker has been disadvantaged by the action.

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3:12

CODE OF SIGNALS

a) The following code of signals shall be used by umpires:

i) Signals made while the ball is in play

• Dead ball – by crossing and re-crossing the wrists below the waist
• No ball – by extending one arm horizontally
• Out – by raising an index finger above the head. (if not out, the umpire shall call Not Out.
• Wide – by extending both arms horizontally

ii) When the ball is dead, the signals above, with the exception of the signal for Out, shall be repeated to the scorers. The signals listed below shall be made to the scorers only when the ball is dead.

• Boundary 4 – by waving an arm from side to side finishing with the arm across the chest.
• Boundary 6 – by raising both arms above the head
• Bye – by raising an open hand above the head
• Commencement of last hour – by pointing to a raised wrist with the other hand
• Five penalty runs awarded to the batting side – by repeated tapping of one shoulder with the opposite hand
• Five penalty runs awarded to the fielding side – by placing one hand on the opposite shoulder
• Leg bye – by touching a raised knee with the hand
• New ball – by holding the ball above the head
• Revoke last signal – by touching both shoulders, each with the opposite hand.
• Short run – by bending one arm upwards and touching the nearer shoulder with the tips of the fingers

b) The umpires shall wait until each signal to the scorers has been separately acknowledged by a scorerbefore allowing play to proceed.

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