Rules
1. Entry
For 2023 TWELVE clubs have entered and will play League Fixtures in TWO divisions. Division 1 - Burton, Cresselly, Haverfordwest, Hook, Pembroke Dock, Whitland. Division 2 - Carew, Kilgetty, Lawrenny, Neyland, Pembroke, St.Ishmaels.
At the end of the season: The team finishing 6th in Division 1 will be relegated to Division 2. The team finishing top of Division 2 will be promoted to Division 1.
2. Competition Name
The competition shall be known as the Ocky White Pembrokeshire Ladies Cricket Association League and shall be played in accordance with the “Laws of Cricket”, except where these are varied by the Rules.
3. Affiliation
All Clubs taking part in the League shall be affiliated to the Pembrokeshire Ladies Cricket Association.
4. Player eligibility
A player must be a bona-fide member of the Club she is representing, and no player shall be eligible for more than one club during the same season, without the consent of the Committee. Division 2 teams can play players on permit from other teams in the same Division and or other teams not in the hardball League if they are unable to field a team of 11 players on the night. The club with the permitted players must advise the Secretary of the League. This rule only applies to League matches and is not permitted in The Clive Huxley Knockout Cup.
5. Transfer
Should any player wish to transfer during the cricket season to another club playing in the league, she shall send a written application to the Secretary, Pembrokeshire Ladies Cricket Association, together with a written statement from her Club Secretary agreeing the transfer.
6a. Fixtures
Each team will play the other teams twice in the league (Home and Away). If the home team's ground is unavailable due to men's/junior cup games then the game should be played on the Tuesday evening at the away team's ground. The original fixture shall be played in the second half of the season where possible. In Division 1, normal league rules to apply to all fixtures. In Division 2, the first half of the league season shall be played under the Pairs cricket format. The second half of the season shall revert to the normal league rules outlined below
6b. Pairs Rules:
The pairs half of the season will be played according to the rules stipulated for under 11’s cricket (see page 122) with the exception of the following rules: Bowling restrictions. Each team must use a minimum of 5 bowlers. No bowler may bowl more than 4 overs.
6c. Skins Points:
The pair Skins Points. The corresponding batting pairs in each team (pair 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5) will compete for an additional point (a skins point), which will be given to the pair making the highest partnership. One skins point offered for each corresponding pair, making a maximum of 5 skins points per game. No skin point to be awarded in the event of a tied pair.
7. Number of players
Each team will consist of eleven ladies.
8. Start Time
Each match will start at 6 pm - but in the event of genuine difficulty a start of 6.15 pm will be allowed.
9. Non fulfilment
A club which fails to fulfil a fixture shall forfeit the match and the result awarded to the team prepared to play. In such circumstances points awarded to that team will be equal to the highest number of points achieved by any team in the league that week. If no fixtures are possible that week due to the weather then five points shall be awarded.
10. Points system in league
To be used for both Pairs format and normal League Rules. 10 points will be awarded to the winner. 1 bowling bonus point will be awarded for every 2 wickets taken by the bowling team. In the event of a team batting short and their opponents capture all available wickets then the maximum 5 points shall be awarded. 1 batting bonus point will be awarded when 20 runs have been scored. Thereafter 1 point will be awarded for every additional 20 runs scored, up to a maximum of 5 (100 runs). In the event of a tie 5 points shall be awarded to each team plus any bowling points.
11. Ball
The fielding side shall be responsible for providing a suitable 4.75oz leather ball, as approved by the Pembroke Ladies Cricket Association.
12. Umpires
Each team will provide a suitable umpire.
13. Match length
Each match shall consist of twenty, six ball overs for each innings. The home Club to decide whether to play on a grass or artificial surface.
14. Bowling restrictions
No bowler may bowl more than four overs for each side.
15. Clothing
Whenever possible players will wear suitable clothing. It is recommended that players wear dark trousers and white tops.
16. Equipment/Insurance
The organisers of ladies cricket strongly advise players to wear protective clothing - pads, gloves etc., when batting and cannot be held responsible for any injury that may occur during a match. However, players (excluding the wicket-keeper) will not be allowed to wear gloves whilst fielding. Please ensure your Club has ALL its players adequately insured.
17. Trophy retention
Division 1 winners will retain the Ocky White Trophy for twelve months. Division 2 winners will retain the Nick Evans Cup for twelve months.
18. Disputes
in the event of dispute the decision by the Executive Committee of the Pembroke County Cricket Club will be final in all matters affecting this competition. However, in the first instance it is recommended clubs discuss their differences with Nick Evans, who, where possible, will arbitrate between both clubs.
19. Weather affected fixtures
If a match is not played on the scheduled Tuesday evening due to weather conditions then no (0) points shall be awarded to each team.
20. Player retirement
Batters must retire at 25, but can rebat at the end in the same batting order. |
