Perth Cricket Association INC.
By-Laws

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Registeations and Clearances

1.1 Registration List

1.1.1 A Club Registration List showing the full name, address, telephone numbers and date of birth of every previously registered player shall be forwarded by each Club to the Association prior to the commencement of the season.

1.1.2 Any player not shown on this List but subsequently playing during the course of the season must comply with the By-Laws relating to New Registrations as set down in By-Law 1.2.

1.2 New Registrations

1.2.1 A Registration Form showing the full name, address, telephone numbers and date of birth shall be completed by the Club in respect of each player who has not previously played for the Club.

1.2.2 The Form must be received by the Administration Officer no later than the first Tuesday after the completion of the first match in which he plays for the Club.

1.2.3 The Association, at its absolute discretion, may refuse, cancel or review the registration of any player.

1.3 Clearances

1.3.1 A Clearance Form showing the full name, address, telephone numbers and date of birth, and duly signed by an Official of the player's previous Club, shall be completed in respect of each player who is transferring from another Club of this Association or any other Cricket Association in the Perth metropolitan area.

1.3.2 The Form must be received by the Administration Officer no later than the first Tuesday after the completion of the first match in which he plays for the Club.

1.3.3 A clearance is not required for a player who has not played for any Club in the preceding three (3) seasons, or a player who has played only for a junior Club or a country, interstate or overseas Club.

1.3.4 A clearance is required for a player transferring between Clubs affiliated with Perth Cricket Association where the player is unfinancial with his former Club, even if he last played for his former Club prior to the preceding three (3) seasons. Such player shall not be granted a clearance and shall not be registered with his new Club until he discharges all obligations to his former Club.

1.4 Granting of Clearances

1.4.1 A Club shall, upon application, grant a clearance to a player who is financial but shall not grant a clearance to a player who is unfinancial or is in any way indebted to the Club.

1.4.2 If a clearance is unreasonably withheld for a player, is refused for a financial player, or a Club does not reply to a clearance application for fourteen (14) days after receiving it, the Association may, upon application and receipt of proof of the player's financial status, grant a clearance to that player.

1.5 Penalties for Unregistered, Uncleared or Ineligible Players

1.5.1 In the event that a team plays an unregistered, uncleared or ineligible player in a competition match, such team shall be declared to have lost the match on a forfeit. The opposing team shall be awarded the match on a forfeit and shall be credited with forfeit match points, plus any incentive points earned. If both teams play an unregistered, uncleared or ineligible player, the result of the match shall be declared void.

For the following infringements of the By-Laws the team shall be liable for a fine { refer to Appendix A }, all premiership points shall be cancelled, and the scores of the player involved shall be disregarded. The scores of the team and all other players, and the premiership points of the opposing team, shall stand.

1.5.2 Where a team plays a player for whom a registration form or clearance form has not been correctly completed and lodged.

1.5.3 Where a player plays under a name other than his own. { refer to Appendix A } The player shall also be suspended for a period at the discretion of the Match Committee.

1.5.4 Where a player plays for two teams in the same set of fixtures. The team for which he played second shall be penalised.

1.5.5 Where a player plays in a lower grade in contravention of By-Law 2.2. { refer to Appendix A }

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Transfers Between Grades

2.1 Transfer to a Higher Grade

A player may transfer from a lower grade team to a higher grade team at any time.

2.2 Transfer to a Lower Grade

2.2.1 On a match by match basis a player may transfer from the higher grade team for which he last played to either of the next two (2) lower grade teams within his Club.

2.2.2 No more than five (5) players who played the previous match for a higher grade team may play for any single lower grade team in the following match.

2.2.3 A player cannot transfer to a lower grade team of his Club if the higher grade team for which he last played has a bye or a forfeit unless he has played for the lower grade team for the majority of his previous matches during the season.

2.2.4 In the last three (3) qualifying matches a player will not be able to transfer to a lower grade if he has scored 200 runs or taken 20 wickets or if he has played 10 matches in any one of the higher grades during the season.

An application for exemption from this By-Law may be made to the Transfers Committee. Such application must be submitted, in writing, no later than 10.00 a.m. of the Friday prior to the match for which the exemption is sought, and shall include reasons for which the exemption is sought.

For One-Day Grades, this By-Law shall apply to the last six (6) qualifying matches.

2.2.5 A player may transfer from a higher grade team during a scheduled two-day fixture to a One-Day Grade team if the transfer is more than two (2) teams within his Club, provided that the player plays for only one match for the One-Day Grade team and that the Association is notified prior to the player playing the match. Such player shall not be permitted to bat higher than the number five (5) position or to bowl prior to twenty (20) overs having been bowled.

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W.A.C.A. Rules

All matches shall be played in accordance with the Rules of the Western Australian Cricket Association, except where they are negated or modified by these By-Laws.

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Two-Day Qualifying Matches

4.1 Hours of Play

The hours of play shall be from 1.15 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

4.1.1 An interval for afternoon tea shall be taken on each day from 3.40 p.m. to 3.55 p.m.

4.1.2 If an innings is terminated between 3.25 p.m. and 3.40 p.m., the afternoon tea interval shall start when the innings is terminated and shall take the place of the 10 minute change of innings interval.

4.1.3 If the batting team has lost 9 wickets at 3.40 p.m., the afternoon tea interval shall be delayed for 30 minutes or until the innings is terminated, whichever is the earlier.

4.1.4 If play does not start at 1.15 p.m., caused by one team not ready to start, the time lost may be made up after 6.00 p.m. The umpire(s) must be notified by 5.00 p.m. if the offended team requires the time lost to be made up.

4.1.5 The team causing the late start shall be liable for a fine. { refer to Appendix A }

4.2 Overs to be Bowled

4.2.1 If a team has not been dismissed or voluntarily declares, it must compulsorily close its innings at the conclusion of either day one or day two or the reduced number of overs caused by rain, etc. { refer to By-Law 4.3.1 }

Additional note:

1. Deleted.
2. Deleted.

4.2.2 If the team batting first is dismissed or voluntarily declares prior to 5.50pm on day one, the team batting second commences batting on day one and may bat until stumps on day two.

4.2.3 If the number of overs bowled to the team batting first is reduced by rain or other causes, the team batting second shall receive the same number of overs provided the aggregate time loss is under 60 minutes (refer to By-law 4.2.6).

4.2.4 If the team batting first is dismissed or voluntarily declares prior to receiving the reduced number of overs, the team batting second may bat until stumps on day two, provided that they receive the minimum overs as determined ex-By-law 4.3.1 and are not dismissed or voluntarily declare.

4.2.5 If a team has not been dismissed or voluntarily declares, it must receive a minimum of 75 overs in a day's play, or the reduced number of overs caused by rain etc. refer by?law 4.3.1). If the minimum required number of overs is exceeded by the team bowling first (including by?law 4.3.2), the team batting second shall receive the same number of overs. The bowling team may obtain a new ball upon completion of 75 overs.

4.2.6 If the commencement of the match is delayed by more than 60 minutes, or play in the course of the match is interrupted for total of 60 or more minutes in either team's first innings due to unfavourable weather conditions or any other unavoidable circumstances, the batting team shall compulsorily close its innings upon the completion of the bowling of 75 overs.

4.3 Adjustment of Overs to be Bowled

4.3.1 If the start of the match is delayed or play temporarily suspended because of unfavourable weather conditions, or any other unavoidable circumstances, the number of overs shall be reduced on the basis of one over for every 3½ minutes or part thereof of time lost.

4.3.2 If the reduced number of overs have been bowled prior to 6.00 p.m., on either day, then play shall continue until a maximum of 75 overs.

4.4 Penalties for Overs Not Bowled

A team shall incur a penalty of 0.5 point for each over not bowled in each of the following instances:

4.4.1 By the team bowling first if it has not bowled 75 overs by 6.00 p.m. on Day 1 and the team batting first has not been dismissed or has not voluntarily declared or circumstances of By-law 4.3.1 do not apply.

4.4.2 By the team bowling second if it has not bowled 75 overs by 6.00 p.m. on Day 2 and the team batting second has not been dismissed or has not voluntarily declared and the circumstances of By-law 4.3.1 do not apply.

4.4.3 By the team bowling second if it commenced bowling on Day 1 and it has not bowled a minimum of 75 overs from 1.15pm to 6.00pm on Day 2 and the team batting second has not been dismissed or has not voluntarily declared.

4.4.4 By the team bowling during the last hour of the match if it has not bowled 17 overs in that time, provided that both teams have completed an innings.

If time is lost in either team's innings due to circumstances beyond the control of the bowling team, any penalty to be imposed will be determined by the Match Committee.

4.5 Drinks Intervals

4.5.1 Intervals of 5 minutes each shall be taken for drinks on each day at 2.30 p.m. and 4.55 p.m. If a wicket falls within 5 minutes of these times then drinks shall be taken immediately.

4.5.2 Drinks shall be taken on the field of play.

4.5.3 Drinks may be taken at intervals of 45 minutes on days of hot weather if both captains agree to this arrangement prior to the start of the day's play.

4.5.4 Drinks intervals shall not be taken if both captains agree to forego a drinks interval, or if an innings ends or there is an interruption in play caused by unfavourable weather within 30 minutes of the scheduled times.

4.6 Completion of First Innings

4.6.1 The team which bats first and leads by at least 100 runs on the first innings shall have the option of requiring the opposing team to follow their innings.

4.6.2 If both teams have completed an innings, the match shall continue until 6.00 p.m. under ordinary conditions.

4.7 Last Hour of Match

4.7.1 If both teams have completed an innings, the umpire shall inform both captains and shall signal to both scorers when one hour of playing time remains on the second day of a match. There shall then be a minimum of 17 overs bowled, providing a decision is not reached earlier or there are no interruptions or intervals.

4.7.2 If play is interrupted by unfavourable weather conditions, or any other unavoidable circumstances, the number of overs to be bowled shall be reduced on the basis of one over for every 3½ minutes or part thereof of time lost.

4.7.3 a new innings starts within the last hour of a match, the minimum number of overs to be bowled shall be calculated on the basis of one over for every 3½ minutes remaining for play, when the innings started.

4.7.4 If both teams have completed an innings, the captains may agree to the cessation of play at any time after 5.30 p.m.

4.8 Match Result

The match shall be won:

4.8.1 On the first innings by the team which scores the greater number of runs in its first innings, irrespective of the number of wickets lost by either team, provided that the team which bats second has received the corresponding overs (By-laws 4.2.3 or 4.2.5).

4.8.2 Outright by the team which scores the greater number of runs in both innings, irrespective of the number of wickets lost by either team, than the opposing team has scored in both its completed innings.

4.8.3 By an innings by the team which scores the greater number of runs in one innings, irrespective of the number of wickets lost by that team, than the opposing team has scored in both its completed innings.

4.8.4 The match shall be an outright tie if the scores of both teams are equal, provided that each team has had two innings and provided that the team batting last has completed its innings.

4.8.5 The match shall be a draw if the team which bats second has not received the corresponding overs (By-laws 4.2.3 or 4.2.5) and its innings has not been completed, and it has not scored an equal or greater number of runs than the team which bats first.

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ONE-DAY QUALIFYING MATCHES

5.1 Hours of Play

The hours of play shall be from 1.00 p.m. to 6.15 p.m.

5.1.1 An interval of 15 minutes shall be taken between the first innings of each team.

5.1.2 If play does not start at 1.00 p.m., caused by one team not ready to start, the team causing the late start shall be liable for a fine { refer to Appendix A }

5.2 Overs to be Bowled

Each team shall bowl 40 overs (240 legitimate balls)

5.2.1 If a team has not been dismissed or voluntarily declares, it must compulsorily close its innings after 40 overs, or the reduced number of overs caused by rain, etc. { refer to By-Law 5.3.1}. The scheduled finish times of 3.30 pm and 6.15 pm can be extended to enable completion of the required overs.

5.2.2 If the team batting first is dismissed or voluntarily declares, the team batting second shall bat for a maximum of 40 overs.

5.2.3 If the number of overs bowled to the team batting first is reduced by rain or other causes, the team batting second shall receive the same number of overs.

5.2.4 If the team batting first is dismissed or voluntarily declares prior to receiving the reduced number of overs, the team batting second shall bat for a maximum of 40 overs.

5.2.5 A bowler may bowl a maximum of 8 overs (48 legitimate balls)

5.2.6 If the number of overs to be bowled by a team is reduced, a bowler may still bowl a maximum of 8 overs.

5.3 Adjustment of Overs to be Bowled

5.3.1 If the start of the match is delayed or play temporarily suspended because of unfavourable weather conditions, or any other unavoidable circumstances, the number of overs shall be reduced on the basis of one over for every 3½ minutes or part thereof of time lost.

5.3.2 If the reduced number of overs for the team bowling in either innings have been bowled prior to 3.30 pm or 6.15 pm, then play shall continue until the scheduled finish time.

5.4 Penalties for Overs Not Bowled

A team shall incur a penalty of 0.5 point for each over not bowled in each of the following instances:

5.4.1

1. By the team bowling first if it has not bowled 40 overs by 3.30 p.m. and the team batting first has not been dismissed or has not voluntarily declared.
2. Minimum reduced overs in accordance with By-law 5.3.1 are not met.

5.4.2

1. By the team bowling second if it has not bowled 40 overs from 3.45 p.m to 6.15 p.m and the team batting second has not been dismissed or has not voluntarily declared.
2. Minimum reduced overs in accordance with By-law 5.3.1 are not met.

5.4.3

1. By the team bowling second if it has not bowled 40 overs in 2 hours 30 minutes from the time it commenced bowling and the team batting second has not been dismissed or has not voluntarily declared.
2. Minimum reduced overs in accordance with By-law 5.3.1 are not met.

5.4.4 Deleted

If time is lost in either team's innings due to circumstances beyond the control of the bowling team, any penalty to be imposed will be determined by the Match Committee.

5.5 Drinks Intervals

5.5.1 Intervals of 5 minutes each shall be taken for drinks after 20 overs. If a wicket falls during the 20th over then drinks shall be taken immediately.

5.5.2 Drinks shall be taken on the field of play.

5.5.3 Drinks intervals shall not be taken if both captains agree to forego a drinks interval, or if an innings has been reduced to fewer than 30 overs because of unfavourable weather conditions.

5.6 No Balls and Wide Balls

5.6.1 If the bowler bowls a ball which passes, or would have passed, above the shoulder of the batsman standing upright at the crease, the umpire at the bowler's end shall call and signal "no ball".

5.6.2 If the bowler bowls a ball sufficiently wide on either side of the wicket to make it impossible for the striker, standing in his normal guard position, to play a normal cricket stroke, the umpire at the bowler's end shall call and signal "wide ball".

5.6.3 The umpire shall not adjudge a ball as being a wide if the striker, by moving from his guard position, either cause the ball to pass out of his reach or brings the ball within his reach.

5.7 Third Tier (One-Day) Grades

5.7.1 A team may consist of twelve players. The additional player will be permitted to bowl but not bat. Twelve players need to be nominated on the team's list.

5.8 Last Hour of Match

5.8.1 Deleted

5.8.2 Deleted

5.8.3 Deleted

5.9 Match Result

5.9.1 The match shall be won on the first innings by the team which scores the greater number of runs in its first innings, irrespective of the number of wickets lost by either team, provided that the team which bats second has received 40 overs or the same number of reduced overs.

5.9.2 The match shall be a draw if the team which bats second has not received 40 overs or the same number of reduced overs and its innings has not been completed, and it has not scored an equal or greater number of runs than the team which bats first.

5.9.3 The match shall be a draw if one or both teams have not received 15 overs.

5.9.2 Deleted

5.9.3 Deleted

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FINALS MATCHES

6.1 Team Qualifications

Finals matches shall be contested between the top four teams in each grade at the completion of the qualifying matches. If two or more teams are level on points, the positions shall be decided by averages.

This is determined by: - (1) higher number of matches won, (2) if matches won are equal, the higher number of outright wins gained, (3) if the number of matches won and number of outrights wins are equal the formula shown hereunder will be utilised to separate the teams:

The team with the higher points under this formula will be placed in the higher position on the table.

6.1.2 In all grades:

• The first team shall play the second team in the second semi-final and the third team shall play the fourth team in the first semi-final.
• The team winning the first semi-final shall play the team losing the second semi-final in the Preliminary Final.
• The team winning the Preliminary Final shall play the team winning the second semi-final in the Grand Final to determine the Premiership.

6.2 Player Qualifications

6.2.1 To be eligible to play in a finals match, a player must have played in at least four (4) matches with the same Club in that grade or lower during the season. However, in one day grades seven (7) matches with the same Club in that grade or lower during the season are required to qualify for a finals match.

6.2.2 A player shall be eligible to play in a lower grade finals match provided that the lower grade team is the next lowest within his Club structure to the grade for which he is eligible, and the higher grade team for which the player is eligible is also playing in a finals match fixtured for the same date.

Such player, having played in a lower grade finals match, shall be eligible to play in a further finals match in that lower grade even if the higher grade team(s) for which he is eligible is not playing in a finals match fixtured for the same date.

6.2.3 Notwithstanding By-Law 6.2.2, a player, having played in a finals match in any grade shall not be eligible to play in a further finals match in any lower grade if the team for which he played is defeated.

This By-Law shall not apply to a player who is eligible under By-Law 6.2.1 to play in a lower grade.

A player in breach of this By-Law shall be deemed an ineligible player and the team for which he played shall forfeit the match.

6.3 Days and Hours of Play

6.3.1 Each finals match, except in grades playing only one-day matches, shall be played under two-day qualifying match By-Laws on the Saturday and Sunday of one weekend.

6.3.2 Each finals match in grades playing only one-day matches shall be played under one-day qualifying match By-Laws on Saturday.

6.3.3 The bowling team shall be liable for a fine { refer to Appendix A } if it has not bowled 75 overs by 6.00 p.m. on Day 1 or from 1.15 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. on Day 2 and the batting team has not been dismissed or voluntarily declared.

6.4 Days and Hours of Play - Perth Super Cup

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6.5 Grounds to be Used

6.5.1 Ground allocations for all finals matches shall be, at the discretion of the Management Committee, on the basis of allocating home grounds to the team finishing in the higher position on the Points Table at the completion of the qualifying matches, in conjunction with allocating the highest to lowest ranked grounds to the highest to lowest grades.

6.5.2 The Umpires' Co-ordinator is to recommend to the Management Committee grounds suitable prior to finals. In addition, if a home ground is considered unsuitable, by the Umpires' Co-ordinator, or unavailable for use for a finals match, the match is to be played at the home ground of the other team as long as facilities are available.

6.6 Match Result

6.6.1 In all finals matches, if neither team has won on the first innings, the team finishing in the higher position on the Points Table at the completion of the qualifying matches shall be declared the winner.

6.6.2 Deleted

6.7 Home Team Duties

The team finishing in the higher position on the Points Table shall position the flags and telephone scores to the Association on both Saturday and Sunday.

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INTER-ASSOCIATION MATCHES

7.1 Inter-Association Competition

The Association may be represented in the Inter-Association competition conducted by the Metropolitan Cricket Executive.

7.2 Player Selections

7.2.1 If a player who has been nominated by his Club and selected to represent the Association in an Inter-Association match does not attend the match without reasonable excuse and without notifying the Association, such player shall be fined { refer to Appendix A } and be suspended from the next Club competition match.

7.2.2 Players nominated for Association teams shall be notified at least three (3) days in advance of the date and venue of practice sessions conducted for such teams. Players selected to represent the Association in an Inter-Association match shall be notified of their selection at least three (3) days in advance of such match.

7.3 Association Awards

7.3.1 An Association cap shall be presented to each player who plays at least three (3) matches in an Association team.

7.3.2 A commemorative medallion shall be presented to each member of a Premiership Association team.

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FORFEITS

8.1 Team With Fewer Than Seven Players

If a team has fewer than seven (7) players available to start play at 1.00 p.m. or 1.15 pm, a toss shall then be made for the choice of innings. If, after 30 minutes have elapsed, the team still has fewer than seven (7) players at the ground, the opposing team shall win the match on a forfeit.

8.2 Forfeiture of a Match

8.2.1 If a team of an affiliated Club forfeits a scheduled fixture for any reason whatsoever, the offending Club shall be liable for a fine. { refer to Appendix A }

8.2.2 The offending Club shall be liable for the total amount of the umpires fee for both teams if an Association umpire arrives to officiate at the forfeited fixture.

8.2.3 If a team of an affiliated Club forfeits a scheduled fixture and the Club does not notify the Association and the opposing Club by 10.00 a.m. Saturday of the scheduled fixture of its intention to forfeit, the offending Club shall be liable for a fine. { refer to Appendix A }

8.2.4 If a Club forfeits a match in one or more grades, it must forfeit first in the lowest grade in which it is represented. Failure to comply will result in the cancellation of all match points and incentive points awarded to all higher grade teams of the Club in that fixture.

8.3 Match Won on a Forfeit

If a team wins a match on a forfeit in accordance with By-Laws 8.1 or 8.2, it shall forward to the Association a completed teams list showing the names of its players. The form must be lodged at the Association office by 8.00 p.m. on the first Tuesday following the completion of the scheduled match.

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CRICKET ATTIRE

9.1 Cricket Attire Permitted

9.1.1 Every player participating in Club competition matches shall wear proper cricket attire, which comprises white or cream long trousers, white or cream shirt with collar attached, white socks, white shoes or boots, white or Club pullover, white or Club-coloured protective headgear, white hat or cap, or Club hat or cap in Club colours.

9.1.2 Club or other logos or emblems may be worn on shirts, but only with the approval of such logos or emblems first having been obtained from the Management Committee.

9.1.3 Players that have earned the right to own a Perth Cricket Association cap, as per By-law 7.3.1, are permitted to wear the cap in Club matches.

9.2 Coloured Cricket Attire

9.2.1 In two-day matches the only coloured markings permissible on clothing are coloured bands at the top of socks, coloured bands at the edges of pullovers, and coloured stripes on footwear, but both socks and footwear must be basically white. Coloured markings are not permissible on trousers, shirts or white hats.

9.2.2 In one-day matches the only coloured markings permissible are as stated in By-Law 9.2.1, except that coloured shirts are permissible, but only with the approval of the colour(s) and design of the shirt first having been obtained from the Management Committee.

9.3 Penalties for Incorrect Cricket Attire

For each infringement of this By-Law, the Club shall be liable for a fine. { refer to Appendix A }

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LOCAL RULES

10.1 No Balls

10.1.1 If the bowler bowls a high full pitched ball which passes, or would have passed, on the full above waist height of the batsman standing upright at the crease, the umpire at the bowler's end shall call and signal "no ball".

10.1.2 A bowler shall be limited to two (2) fast short pitched deliveries per over. A fast short pitched ball is defined as a ball which passes, or would have passed, above the shoulder of the batsman standing upright at the crease.

In the event of a bowler bowling more than two (2) fast short pitched deliveries in an over, the umpire at the bowler's end shall call and signal "no ball" on each occasion.

10.1.3 A ball striking the grass surrounds of the pitch which, in the opinion of the umpire, deviates unnaturally because of the condition of the pitch shall be called a "no ball".

10.2 Boundary Lines and Markers

10.2.1 Each affiliated Club shall ensure that the boundary of their home ground(s) is permanently marked by a continuous line measured 68.58 metres (75 yards) from the centre of the wicket, or the maximum size of the ground. This requirement applies even when the home Club is not playing at the venue.

10.2.2 Each affiliated Club shall possess, for each of its teams, at least 20 boundary flags or markers in Club colours. The flags or markers shall be positioned on each day of the match by the home team.

10.2.3 If flags or markers only are used to mark a boundary, the imaginary line joining such points, being a straight line between the flags or markers, shall be regarded as the boundary.

10.2.4 For each infringement of this By-Law the Club shall be liable for a fine. { refer to Appendix A }

10.3 Cricket Balls to be Used

10.3.1 A new ball shall be used in the first innings of both teams in any competition match. In the second innings a new or good used ball may be used at the option of the fielding team.

10.3.2 A two-piece or four-piece leather cricket ball of a brand specified by the Association may be used in any competition match.

10.3.3 Only a four-piece leather cricket ball may be used on turf pitches.

10.4 Preparation of Pitches

Each affiliated Club shall be responsible for grounds booked under its name whether utilised by one of its teams or not with regard to:

10.4.1 Clearly marking creases on the pitch(es)

10.4.2 Ensuring that the amount of moistened soil in the wicket boxes is adequate to enable the proper construction of the wickets on the pitch(es)

10.4.3 Providing a broom to sweep the pitch(es) on their home ground(s) or the ground allocated to them as a home ground.

10.4.4 Providing two (2) sets of stumps and bails at their home ground(s) or the ground allocated to them as a home ground. These stumps must be entirely manufactured in wood only. Steel ferrules are not permitted.

For each infringement of this By-Law the Club shall be liable for a fine. { refer to Appendix A }

10.5 Play Abandoned

10.5.1 If play is abandoned on the first day of a match because of unfavourable weather conditions or because a ground or pitch is unfit or unavailable for play, the match shall be played on the second scheduled day as a one-day match.

If a toss was taken and a teams list compiled, such toss and teams list shall be declared void and the captains shall toss and compile teams lists prior to the commencement of play on the second day.

10.5.2 If play is abandoned for the second day of a match for any reason, the result of the match shall be a draw if a first innings decision has not been reached.

10.5.3 If a ground or pitch is unavailable for play, the captains may agree to a change of venue for both days of a two-day match to a spare ground designated as such by the Association, and may agree to a change of venue to another ground for a one-day match. If the captains cannot come to an agreement, the Association umpire shall be the sole judge of whether there should be a change of venue.

10.5.4 When the Executive of the Association determines that play shall be abandoned due to unfavourable weather conditions in all grades on a particular playing date, all Clubs and Umpires must be notified prior to 11.00 am on that day.

10.6 Termination of Match

If play in any match is terminated prior to the scheduled time of completion of the match by any act of vandalism, deliberate sabotage or any other action which appears to have been done to cause a premature end to a match, such match shall be drawn or completed or replayed, at the discretion of the Management Committee.

10.7 Fieldsman Absent from Ground

10.7.1 The consent of the umpire at the bowler's end must be obtained for a player to leave the field or return to the field during a session of play.

10.7.2 A player who leaves the field and is absent from the field for longer than 15 minutes shall not be permitted to bowl after his return until he has been on the field for at least that length of playing time for which he was absent.

10.8 Substitute Fieldsman

10.8.1 The consent of the opposing captain must be obtained for the use of a substitute if any player is prevented from fielding for any reason other than illness or injury suffered during the match.

10.8.2 If a member of the fielding team is late in taking the field at the start of a new day's play, he may bowl immediately on his arrival. The consent of the opposing captain must be obtained for the use of a substitute in such cases.

10.8.3 If consent is not obtained or the opposing captain has not been advised of the player's absence or late arrival, the player who has been substituted or late in arrival shall not be permitted to bowl for that length of playing time for which he was absent, provided that time was longer than 15 minutes.

10.8.4 A substitute fieldsman must be a registered player of the Club for which he is substituting.

10.9 Scores in Dispute

In the event of a dispute in the scores, both scorebooks shall be impounded by the umpire, who shall forward them to the Association within 48 hours of the close of play on the day of the dispute.

10.10 Player Smoking on the Field

A player shall not be permitted to smoke on the field during a match or during drinks intervals. For each infringement of this By-Law the Club shall be liable for a fine. { refer to Appendix A }

10.11 Changerooms / Toilets

When available, it is the responsibility of the home Club to ensure that the changerooms and/or toilets are made accessible to the participating teams, even when the match does not involve a team of the home Club. For each infringement of this By-law, the Club shall be liable to a fine (refer to Appendix A).

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PREMIERSHIP POINTS

11.1 Match Points

Match points shall be awarded in qualifying matches as follows:

11.2 Incentive Points

Incentive points shall be awarded in qualifying matches as follows:

11.3 Penalty Points

Penalty points shall be imposed in qualifying matches for the following infringements of By-Laws:

11.3.1 Overs not bowled in the required time by the team bowling first { By-Laws 4.4.1 and 5.4.1 }

11.3.2 Overs not bowled in the required time by the team bowling second { By-Laws 4.4.2, 4.4.3, 5.4.2 and 5.4.3 }

11.3.3 Overs not bowled by the bowling team in the last hour of the match { By-Law 4.4.4 }

11.3.4 Match forfeited in incorrect grade { By-Law 8.2.4 }

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GRADINGS

12.1 Grades

12.1.1 The Association shall consist of numerical grades 1st, 2nd, 3rd , 4th, etc., sub-divided into three (3) tiers.

12.1.2 Each grade shall comprise no more than eight (8) teams, unless otherwise authorised by the Management Committee.

12.1.3 A Club may not have more than one team in each grade, unless otherwise authorised by the Management Committee.

12.2 Tiers

12.2.1 Tier 1 shall comprise the first three (3) grades of the competition.

12.2.2 Tier 2 shall comprise all grades not included in Tier 1 and Tier 3.

12.2.3 Tier 3 shall comprise the two (2) lowest grades which shall play only one-day qualifying and finals matches.

12.3 Promotion

Subject to the provisions of By-Laws 12.5.1 and 12.5.2:

12.3.1 The team which finishes the qualifying matches in first position on the Points Table in each grade, except the highest grade in Tier 3, shall be promoted to the next highest grade for the ensuing season.

12.3.2 Promotion from the grade in which a team finishes the qualifying matches in first position on the Points Table, and that Club also has a team in the next highest grade, shall be at the discretion of the Management Committee.

12.4 Relegation

12.4.1 The team which finishes the qualifying matches in last position on the Points Table in each grade in each Tier, except the lowest grade in Tier 2 and the lowest grade in Tier 3, shall be relegated to the next lowest grade for the ensuing season.

12.4.2 Relegation from the grade in which a team finishes the qualifying matches in last position on the Points Table, and that Club also has a team in the next lowest grade, shall be at the discretion of the Management Committee.

12.5 First Tier Cricket

12.5.1 First tier grades shall consist primarily of first teams of Clubs at the discretion of the Management Committee.

12.5.2 To be eligible to field teams in first tier grades, a Club must field at least two teams in the Association's competition.

12.5.3 Deleted.

12.5.4 Deleted.

12.5.5 Deleted.

12.6 One-Day Grades

12.6.1 To be eligible to field teams in one-day grades, a Club must field at least two teams in the Association's competition.

12.6.2 Deleted

12.7 Team Nominations

Each Club may lodge a submission with their annual team nominations to alter the gradings of their teams from that as provided by By-Laws 12.3 and 12.4.

Such submission must provide comprehensive information to explain why the gradings should differ from that as provided by By-Laws 12.3 and 12.4, and shall be considered by the Management Committee.

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MATCH RESULTS DUTIES

13.1 Match Results Forms

At the completion of each match, a Club shall forward the following forms to the Association for each of its teams. The forms must be lodged at the Association office by 8.00 p.m. on the first Tuesday following the completion of the match.

13.1.1 A Match Report, containing full and proper details of team scores and each player's individual statistics.

13.1.2 A Captain's Assessment of Umpire Form, containing an assessment of the performance of the officiating Association umpire(s). If the umpire(s) is marked less than 6, an explanation of the low mark must be supplied.

13.1.3 A Teams List, containing the names of each team's players participating in the match, and information concerning innings' times, and the condition of the ground and pitch, players' attire and conduct.

Where an Association umpire is not in attendance, the Teams List must be provided by and forwarded to the Association by the home team. The Teams List must be signed by both captains at the completion of the match after all information has been entered on the form by the home team captain.

13.1.4 For each infringement of this By-Law the Club shall be liable for a fine. { refer to Appendix A }

13.2 Match Results Scores

13.2.1 The scores at the conclusion of each day's play shall be forwarded to the Association, by the home team, no later than 12.00 noon the following day.

13.2.2 For each infringement of this By-Law the Club shall be liable for a fine. { refer to Appendix A }

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UMPIRES

14.1 Association Umpires

The Association shall appoint independent umpires to officiate in Club competition matches. Such umpires must have attended a course conducted by or approved by the Association and successfully completed an examination on the Laws of Cricket and Association By-Laws. All umpires shall periodically undertake such examination.

14.1.1 Where possible two umpires to officiate in matches from the top grades down.

14.2 Association Umpire Not In Attendance

14.2.1 If an official Association umpire is not appointed to or is not in attendance at the scheduled start time of a match, the captains may agree to appoint a person or persons to act as umpire(s) for the match.

14.2.2 If an official Association umpire is not appointed to or is not in attendance at the scheduled start time of a match, and it is not agreed that another person act as umpire for the match, a player or player(s) of the batting team shall act as umpire(s) for the innings of his team.

14.2.3 Any dispute which arises in regard to the fitness of play due to unfavourable weather conditions shall be resolved by the captains. If the captains cannot come to an agreement over the commencement or re-commencement of play, the players of both teams shall remain at the ground until the scheduled time for cessation of play.

14.3 Umpiring Attire

14.3.1 Every umpire shall wear proper umpiring attire, which comprises long black trousers, white shoes, white shirt and white hat or cap.

14.3.2 Players officiating as square leg umpires shall wear coloured vests as provided by the Association.

The minimum dress standard is footwear, shorts orlong trousers and a sleeved shirt with a collar including the coloured vest. Headwear should be Club colours or plain un-marked.

14.3.3 An umpire shall not be permitted to smoke on the field during a match or during drinks intervals. For each infringement of this By-Law the umpire shall be liable for a fine. { refer to Appendix A }

14.3.4 Upon agreement between the Captains or a ruling by the umpires, water bottles may be carried by the square leg umpires. No other equipment (e.g. bats, stumps, protective helments etc) can be held by square leg umpires.

14.4 Umpires' Insurance

All umpires officiating in Club competition matches shall be covered by appropriate insurance taken out by the Association.

14.5 Umpires' Fees

14.5.1 In all matches except in Grand Final matches, the umpire(s) shall be paid by each team an umpires fees in accordance with amounts as determined by the Management Committee. { refer to Appendix B } The amount shall be paid in cash and shall be paid no later than the afternoon tea interval.

14.5.2 The umpire shall be paid by each team the umpires fee if, at 3.40 p.m., no play has been or will be possible because of unfavourable weather conditions. { refer to Appendix B }

14.5.3 In Grand Final matches, the umpires shall be paid by cheque by the Association. { refer to Appendix B }

14.6 Teams List

14.6.1 The umpire shall ensure that a Teams List, containing the names of each team's players participating in the match, is completed by both captains prior to the start of the match.

14.6.2 The Teams List, containing the names of each team's players participating in the match, and information concerning innings' times, and the condition of the ground and pitch, players' attire and conduct shall be forwarded by the umpire to the Association by the first Tuesday following the completion of the match.

14.6.3 For each infringement of this By-Law the umpire shall be liable for a fine. { refer to Appendix B }

14.7 Reports

14.7.1 The umpire(s) shall report any infringement of these By-Laws committed by any Club or player in a Club competition match on the field of play or at the ground on which the match is played within fifteen (15) minutes prior to the commencement or after the completion of the match.

The umpire shall, not later than fifteen (15) 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. The umpire shall request that person to sign the Player Report Form to signify his notification of the report and shall also present a copy of the Player Report From to that person.

Failure by that person to sign the Player Report Form does not invalidate the report but may render the reported player's Club liable to a fine. (refer to Appendix A)

14.7.2 The report shall be noted on or attached to the Player Report Form and must be notified verbally to the Administration Officer and lodged in writing at the Association office no later than the first Monday following the completion of the match in which the offence was committed.

14.7.3 An umpire may recommend that a minimum prescribed penalty be imposed on a player reported for an offence without the necessity to convene a meeting of the Disciplinary Tribunal, or may recommend that the report be referred directly to the Disciplinary Tribunal for consideration.

14.7.4 A player may accept the minimum prescribed penalty { refer to Appendix C } for a reportable offence without the necessity to attend a meeting of the Disciplinary Tribunal. The player, or the player's captain, shall indicate on the Player Report Form his acceptance or otherwise of the minimum prescribed penalty.

14.7.5 The player's Club will then be advised by the Administration Officer by 1.00 p.m. on the Tuesday following completion of the match in which the report was made if the player will be required to attend a meeting of the Disciplinary Tribunal.

14.8 Cautions

14.8.1 The umpire(s) may issue a caution to a player who has committed a misdemeanour in a Club competition match. The umpire shall, not later than fifteen (15) 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 the caution. The umpire shall request that person to sign the Player Caution Form to signify his notification of the caution and shall also present a copy of the Player Caution From to that person.

Failure by that person to sign the Player Caution Form does not invalidate the caution but may render the cautioned player's Club liable to a fine. (refer to Appendix A)

14.8.2 The umpire shall make note of the caution on or attached to the Player Caution Form which must be lodged in writing at the Association office no later than the first Tuesday following the completion of the match in which the offence was committed.

14.8.3 If a player receives two cautions during the current season, such player will be suspended from the next Club competition match for which he is eligible.

After receiving two cautions, the player will be suspended from one Club competition match for which he is eligible for each additional caution received during the current season.

14.8.4 There shall be no appeal against the first caution issued by an Association umpire. If a player receives a second caution the player may accept the prescribed penalty of a suspension of one Club competition match, or he may have the second caution referred to the Management Committee for consideration. The player, or the player's captain, shall indicate on the Player Caution Form which option is chosen.

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PROTESTS, APPEALS and COMPLAINTS

15.1 Lodgement of Statement

15.1.1 A Club or member thereof may lodge in writing with the Administration Officer a protest, appeal or complaint for anything done in contravention of these By-Laws.

15.1.2 The complainant must notify the Administration Officer verbally and lodge in writing a statement of his protest or complaint at the Association office no later than the first Monday following the completion of the match to which the protest or complaint relates.

15.1.3 The statement must be accompanied by the match report of the match to which the protest, appeal or complaint relates, and a deposit. { refer to Appendix A } The deposit may be forfeited to the Association at its discretion if the protest, appeal or complaint is dismissed but will be refunded if the protest, appeal or complaint is upheld.

15.1.4 An appeal against a fine imposed must be lodged in writing at the Association office within seven (7) days after notification to the Club. An appeal lodged after this time will not be considered.

15.1.5 An appeal against penalty points imposed must be lodged in writing at the Association office within seven (7) days after completion of the match. An appeal lodged after this time will not be considered.

15.2 Disciplinary Tribunal Meeting

Upon receipt of a report, protest, appeal or complaint, the Administration Officer shall immediately notify the members of the Disciplinary Tribunal and convene a meeting of same to be held at the W.A.C.A. Ground at 7.00 p.m. on the first Wednesday following completion of the match to which such report, protest, appeal or complaint relates, unless otherwise advised by the Administration Officer.

15.2.1 The umpire, member or Club lodging the report and the member(s) and/or the Club(s) reported must be present. An advocate, appointed by the aforementioned bodies can also be in attendance, other than a legal practitioner or a law clerk, so authorised in writing, at the meeting of the Disciplinary Tribunal.

15.2.2 If the member(s) and/or the Club(s) reported cannot be present or be represented, a Statutory Declaration signed by a Justice of the Peace and a written statement confirming or denying the charge must be forwarded to the Administration Officer to be presented in their stead to the Disciplinary Tribunal.

For each infringement of this by-law, the member(s) and /or the Club/s shall be liable to a fine (refer Appendix A) and player/s will be suspended from participating in any further matches until the case is heard.

15.2.3 An Office Bearer or a member of the Management Committee shall be present at each meeting of the Disciplinary Tribunal in the role of observer and adviser and the Administration Officer shall also be present at each meeting to take minutes of same.

The Association will also adopt the WACA Cricket Council rules in relation to Protests and Disputes procedures, which are not covered under these By-Laws.

15.3 Disciplinary Tribunal Decision

15.3.1 In all matters referred to the Disciplinary Tribunal the decision(s) of the Disciplinary Tribunal shall be reported to the Management Committee.

Any such appeal relating to the decision(s) of the Disciplinary Tribunal shall be referred to the Management Committee, which shall have the power to modify or increase any penalty provided for in the Constitution or By-Laws. In such cases the decision(s) of the Management Committee shall be final.

The Association will also adopt the WACA Cricket Council rules in relation to Protests and Disputes procedures, which are not covered under these By-Laws.

15.3.2 A record of all cases heard by the Disciplinary Tribunal and the decisions thereof shall be maintained in a Disciplinary Tribunal Register by the Secretary.

15.3.3 A player who is suspended by the Disciplinary Tribunal shall not play, act as a substitute player or in any way participate in any Club competition match played by any team of his Club for the period of his suspension.

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TROPHIES

Trophies shall be awarded annually, to be decided by the Management Committee:

16.1 TEAM TROPHIES

16.1.1 The Premier team in each grade shall be awarded a Shield, to be held for a period of twelve (12) months only. Pennants shall also be awarded to the Premiers, Runners-Up and Grade Champions in each grade, to become the property of such teams.

16.1.2 Deleted.

16.1.3 The Champion Club shall be awarded the Club Championship Trophy, to be held for a period of twelve (12) months only. The Champion Club shall be the Club which totals the highest number of points, calculated on the following basis:

The premiership points gained by all teams of a Club shall be added and the total premiership points divided by the number of teams fielded by the Club.

To qualify for the Club Championship, a Club must have at least two (2) teams competing in the Association.

16.2 PLAYER TROPHIES

16.2.1 Players in each grade shall be awarded trophies for the:

• Highest batting aggregate.
• Highest batting average.
• Highest bowling aggregate.
• Lowest bowling average.

16.2.2 The player in each grade receiving the highest number of votes awarded by Association umpires shall be awarded a trophy, and such player shall be known as the Cricketer of the Year. The umpire or, in the absence of an Association umpire, the two captains by mutual agreement, shall award votes for each match on the basis of 3 votes for the best player, 2 votes for the second best player and 1 vote for the third best player.

16.2.3 To qualify for individual trophies:

1. a batsman must have batted in 8 innings or more in that grade and scored at least 300 runs or more,
2. a bowler must have bowled in 8 innings or more in that grade and taken at least 25 wickets or more.

16.3 Life Membership

Life membership may be awarded to a person who has given outstanding service to the Association in any capacity.

16.4 Other Trophies

For any other purpose, at the discretion of the Committee.

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FINANCIAL

17.1 Fees and Fines Payable

Moneys due to the Association shall be paid as follows:

17.1.1 Association fees to be paid in two (2) instalments as follows:

• 50% of the total amount for the season, less the amount of the nomination fee no later than 31 October.
• The balance, being 50% of the total amount for the season no later than 31 January.

17.1.2 Fines to be paid within 30 days of the date of imposition.

17.1.3 Amounts levied for Wind-Up tickets to be paid no later than 31 January. Each Club shall be debited with the cost of two (2) Wind-Up tickets for each team fielded in the Association competition.

17.2 Outstanding Amounts

A monthly charge (refer to Appendix A) shall be imposed on the amount outstanding on the last day of each calendar month if any amount is outstanding after the completion of qualifying matches.

17.3 Unfinancial Clubs and Players

17.3.1 Any Club or person failing to comply with By-Law 17.2 shall not participate in any competition match conducted or controlled by the Association until the amounts are paid.

17.3.2 If any team participates in a competition match before payment is made, match points shall not be awarded to the team in default but match points as earned by the opposing team shall stand. If both teams are in default, the result of the match shall be declared void and match points shall not be awarded to either team. Incentive points shall not be awarded to or deducted from the defaulting team(s) but the individual scores in the match shall stand for the purpose of awarding trophies.

17.3.3 In the event that a team plays in a competition match a player unfinancial to the Association, such team shall be fined for each offence { refer to Appendix A } and shall be declared to have lost the match on a forfeit. The opposing team shall be awarded the match on a forfeit and shall be credited with forfeit match points, plus any incentive points earned. If both teams play an unfinancial player, the result of the match shall be declared void, but the scores of such match shall stand, for the purpose of percentages and trophies.

17.3.4 Any Club which has not made itself financial up to the date of the Annual General Meeting, or any adjournment thereof, will not be permitted to take part in any discussion or to vote upon any matter then submitted for decision. Neither will any such Club be permitted to affiliate with the Association until any arrears relating to any previous season have been satisfactorily adjusted with the Association. The Association may, at its discretion, demand that any Club which has offended under this By-Law shall pay all fees for the ensuing season in advance.

17.4 Bonds Payable

17.4.1 The Association may require a Club to deposit with the Association a bond, as determined by the Management Committee, to indemnify the Association against any misdemeanours by the Club or members thereof during the current season.

17.4.2 The imposition and the amount of the bond shall be adjudged by the Management Committee having regard to previous misdemeanours, such as appearances before the Disciplinary Tribunal and/or adverse reports by Association umpires, by the Club or members thereof during the previous two seasons.

17.4.3 Such bond will be refunded in full at the completion of the season should no adverse reports be received by the Association on the Club or members thereof during the season or in part, at the discretion of the Committee, should adverse reports be received.

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APPENDIX A

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APPENDIX B

14. 5
$74 per day ($37 per team) for First tier (top three grades) Grades
$66 per day ($33 per team) for 4th to 6th Grades
$60 per day ($30 per team) for 7th and lower Grades

14. 6. 3
$10 plus $10 for each week the form is outstanding

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APPENDIX C

Reportable Offences Minimum Prescribed Penalty

• Intimidating or putting an umpire under pressure by gesture or words 1 match
• Making disparaging remarks about an umpire 1 match
• Persistent sledging of opposition players(s) 1 match
• Refusing to give name to an umpire 1 match
• Player acting as a square leg umpire giving a blatantly incorrect decision 1 match
• No action taken by captain to control his players after being requested to by an umpire 1 match
• Throwing bat, gloves, helmet or other equipment 1 match
• Kicking or knocking over stumps deliberately 1 match
• Deliberate time wasting 1 match
• Fieldsman making ridiculous appeals 1 match
• Fieldsman directing a batsman off the ground by gestures or words 1 match
• Fieldsman making disparaging remarks about a batsman's ability 1 match
• Batsman making disparaging remarks about a bowler's ability 1 match
• Dissent of an umpire's decision by gestures or words 2 matches
• Player entering the field of play to query or dispute an umpire's decision 2 matches
• Abusing or swearing at an opposition player or teammate 2 matches
• Abusing or swearing at an umpire 3 matches

Reportable Offences to be heard by Protests and Disputes Committee

• Misconduct Threatening an opposition player
• Threatening an umpire
• Assaulting or striking or attempting to strike an opposition player
• Assaulting or striking or attempting to strike an umpire

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APPENDIX D

(from the Constitution) Rule Fine Offence 28. 1 $50
Club not represented at Annual General Meeting, General Committee Meeting or Special Meeting

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