Youth Rules : Pembroke County Cricket Club

Youth Competition : RULES - Pembroke County Cricket Club

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JUNIOR LEAGUE U15

RULES

1. Organisation

The competition shall be organised by the Pembroke County Cricket Club.

2. Laws of Cricket

The competition shall be played in accordance with the Laws of Cricket, except where these are varied by the Competition Rules. Note the l.b.w. law does apply. For clarity the front foot no ball will be a free hit.

3. Player eligibility

The age limit will be Under 15 years old for boys (form 10 and below) and Under 16 for Girls (Form 11 and below) on the 1st September prior to the playing season.

A Bona Fide player is one who is eligible to play for his club at this age group and can only play for one club in the Junior Leagues.

If a player is registered to a club for senior cricket and that club has a team at U15 level - they must play for that side.

A player who is registered for a home club at senior cricket cannot play for another club if the home club has an U15 side.

If a player is registered to a club for senior cricket, they may play at another club at U15 level IF their home club does not have an U15 side.
Where a Club does not enter a team in the U15 league, a bona-fide member of such a club, as defined by League rule 6b) (page 65), may play for a club entered in the U15 league, by emailing the junior organiser with the information. This must be done 7 days before the game. A maximum of three players from other clubs can play at any one time for the host club. A maximum of three clubs can be represented in one team (registered at senior cricket).

eg - Team A U15 could host 8 of their own players, 2 players from Team B and 1 player from Team C. But they could not have 8 of their own players and 1 from Team A, 1 from Team B and 1 from Team C.

Transfers in the season can only be sanctioned by the Junior League Organiser.
If a player who plays senior cricket is wishing to transfer from their club to play U15 cricket at another club whilst their senior club still has an U15 side, they would need to transfer in senior cricket too.

If a player whose team does not have a Junior side and wishes to play for another team they can do so as set out above. This will be up to the coach of the team to ensure they meet rules and criteria. An email must be sent to the Junior Organiser to explain the circumstances.

A transfer cannot take place in JULY or AUGUST.

In case of disputes The Junior league Organiser will be the Final Arbitrator.
Any breach of rules could be subject to forfeiture of the match and or any reasonable penalty in the circumstances.

A right of appeal is available to the County Executive.

4. League Structures

The league shall be organised into zones as appropriate, with Semi-Finals and a Final played.

If teams are tied in their groups, the winner shall be the team who won the league match between the sides, the team that scored the most runs, then the team that lost the least wickets.

In the event of fewer teams entering, there will be one group of games, with the top two teams competing in the final.

In the Semi-Finals and Final, in the event of a Tie, Super overs will be bowled until we have a winner.

5. Match length/Payer retirement/Match result

Each match shall consist of twenty (20) overs for each innings.

No player may bowl more than four (4) overs in an innings. You must use a minimum of 6 bowlers. Part of an over will count as a full over in so far as each bowler’s limit is concerned.

Batters must retire at 50, and will not be able to return.

The team which scores the highest number of runs shall win the match.

Pitch length shall be 22 yards with Boundary width between 40 - 55 yards.

6. League Points

The scheme for scoring points shall be as follows:

(a) For a win - 25 points only. No bonus points

(b) For a tie - 12 points only. No bonus points.

1pt per 2 wickets taken by the bowling side and 1pt per 20 runs scored by the batting side, to a maximum of 5 batting bonus points.

7. Match arrangements/Abandoned matches

Matches played midweek should normally start at 6pm. However, if clubs agree they can start later. Games can be played on the weekend / Mini festivals and /or a halfway point to ensure a fixture is completed. Venues can be reversed.

Fixtures should only be postponed for reasons of weather or a senior Pembrokeshire County cup game taking place. In the case of a postponement there will be a three-week window to be used, a week before the fixture and a fortnight after for the game to be played.

Care re the cut-off date that takes priority. After this period if a game is not played a club can claim the game. Full details to be emailed to the Junior Organiser who will decide the outcome.

Clubs that fail to fulfil a fixture shall forfeit the game and be subject to a fine and the non-offending side shall be awarded 20 points.

In an abandoned match before the end of the first innings, each side will have five points plus any bonus points. If the 2nd innings is started each side will have 7 points plus bonus points. Should both sides agree and decide to replay the game they can do so.

8. Ball

The fielding side shall be responsible for providing a suitable 5.5oz leather ball, which must bear the official P.C.C.C. stamp, as approved by the Pembroke County Cricket Club Executive Committee. In the event of any side failing to provide an approved ball, such failure will be reported to the Executive Committee, who may, at their discretion, fine and / or deduct points from the side concerned.

9. Fixture confirmation

Home Club to confirm fixture 7 days in advance. preferably by e mail, phone or text. The away side can also confirm the fixture if they have not heard from the home side.

10. Compilation of League Fixtures/Results

Clubs should make every effort to score games on Play Cricket.

If a fixture is not scored live on playcricket the result MUST be entered on as a result on Play Cricket that night or by using the coaches Whatsapp Group.

A summary of performances and a team photo (when possible) to be submitted to the junior organiser after every game.

Failure to do so as above, could result in the side forfeiting the game and could result in a fine.

11. Any other matters

The Executive Committee of the County Club shall have the power to deal with any matter not provided for by the rules.

12. Rule amendments

Any amendments to these Rules shall be made at the A.G.M. of the County Club, a simple majority being necessary to carry or reject such amendments. Notice of Motion of such amendments to be sent to the Hon. Secretary 28 days before the meeting.

JUNIOR LEAGUE U13

RULES

1. Organisation

The competition shall be organised by the Pembroke County Cricket Club.

2. Laws of Cricket

3. Player eligibility

The age limit will be Under 13 years old for boys (Form 10 and below) and Under 14 for Girls (Form 11 and below) on the 1st September prior to the playing season.

A Bona Fide player is one who is eligible to play for his club at this age group and can only play for one club in the Junior Leagues.

If a player is registered to a club for senior cricket and that club has a team at U13 level - they must play for that side.

A player who is registered for a home club at senior cricket cannot play for another club if the home club has an U13 side.

If a player is registered to a club for senior cricket, they may play at another club at U13 level IF their home club does not have an U13 side.

Where a Club does not enter a team in the U13 league, a bona-fide member of such a club, as defined by League rule 6b) (page 65), may play for a club entered in the U13 league, by emailing the junior organiser with the information. This must be done 7 days before the game.

A maximum of three players from other clubs can play at any one time for the host club. A maximum of three clubs (registered at senior cricket) can be represented in one team.

eg - St Ishmaels U13 could host 8 of their own players, 2 players from Herbrandston and 1 player from Neyland. But they could not have 8 of their own players and 1 from Herbandston, 1 from Neyland and 1 from Pembroke..

Transfers in the season can only be sanctioned by the Junior League Organiser.
If a player who plays senior cricket is wishing to transfer from their club to play U13 cricket at another club whilst their senior club still has an U15 side, they would need to transfer in senior cricket too.

A player cannot represent 3 different clubs e.g play U13s for club A, U15s for club B and senior cricket for club C.

An under 13 side cannot use a player from the U11 age group from another club unless the following criteria is met.

The player plays for an U11s side that does not have an U13s side
The under 13s side does not have an U11s side

In case of disputes The Junior League Organiser will be the Final Arbitrator.

Any breach of rules could be subject to forfeiture of the match and or any reasonable penalty in the circumstances.

A right of appeal is available to the County Executive

4. League Structures

The league shall be organised into zones as appropriate, with Semi-Finals and a Final played.

If teams are tied in their groups, the winner shall be the team who won the league match between the sides, the team that scored the most runs, then the team that lost the least wickets.

In the event of fewer teams entering, there will be one group of games, with the top two teams competing in the final.

In the Semi-Finals and Final, in the event of a Tie, Super overs will be bowled until we have a winner.

5. Match length/Payer retirement/Match result

Each match shall consist of twenty (20) overs for each innings.

No bowler may bowl more than three (3) overs in an innings. Only five (5) bowlers may bowl 3 overs. Part of an over will count as a full over in so far as each bowler’s limit is concerned.

Batters must retire at 30, but can re-bat at the end, in the same batting order.

The team which scores the highest number of runs shall win the match.

Pitch length should be 19 yards and a boundary width of between 35 - 50 yards.

6. League Points

The scheme for scoring points shall be as follows:

(a) For a win - 25 points only. No bonus points

(b) For a tie - 12 points only. No bonus points.

1pt per 2 wickets taken by the bowling side and 1pt per 20 runs scored by the batting side, to a maximum of 5 batting bonus points.

7. Match arrangements/Abandoned matches

Matches played midweek should normally start at 6pm. However, if clubs agree they can start later. Games can be played on the weekend / Mini festivals and /or a halfway point, to ensure a fixture is completed. Venues can be reversed.

Care re the cut-off date that takes priority. After this period, if a game is not played, a club can claim the game. Full details to be emailed to the Junior Organiser who will decide the outcome.

Clubs that fail to fulfil a fixture shall forfeit the game and be subject to a fine and the non-offending side shall be awarded 20 points.

In an abandoned match before the end of the first innings, each side will have five points plus any bonus points. If the 2nd innings is started, each side will have 7 points plus bonus points. Should both sides agree and decide to replay the game they can do so.

8. Ball

The fielding side shall be responsible for providing a suitable 4.75oz leather ball, which must bear the official P.C.C.C. stamp as approved by the Pembroke County Cricket Club Executive Committee. In the event of any side failing to provide an approved ball, such failure will be reported to the Executive Committee, who may, at their discretion, fine and / or deduct points from the side concerned.

9. Fixture confirmation

Home Club to confirm fixture 7 days in advance, preferably by e mail, phone or text.

The away side can also confirm the fixture if they have not heard from the home side.

10. Compilation of League Fixtures/Results

Fixtures will be published on play cricket, which will be the default method of updating results and therefore tables.

If a fixture is not live scored, the result must be entered on play cricket by three days after the completion of the fixture. Failure to do so could result in the side not doing so forfeiting the game and could result in a fine.

11. Any other matters

The Executive Committee of the County Club shall have the power to deal with any matter not provided for by the rules.

12. Rule amendments

JUNIOR LEAGUE U13s PAIRS CRICKET

1. Organisation

The competition shall be organised by the Pembroke County Cricket Club.

2. Laws of Cricket

The competition shall be played in accordance with the Laws of Cricket, except where these are varied by the Competition Rules. Note the l.b.w. law does apply.

3. Player eligibility

The age limit will be Under 13 years old for boys (form 10 and below) and Under 14 for Girls (Form 11 and below) on the 1st September prior to the playing season.

A Bona Fide player is one who is eligible to play for his club at this age group and can only play for one club in the Junior Leagues.

If a player is registered to a club for senior cricket and that club has a team at U13 level - they must play for that side.

A player who is registered for a home club at senior cricket cannot play for another club if the home club has an U13 side.

If a player is registered to a club for senior cricket, they may play at another club at U13 level IF their home club does not have an U13 side.

A maximum of three players from other clubs can play at any one time for the host club.

A maximum of three clubs (registered at senior cricket) can be represented in one team. eg - St Ishmaels U13 could host 8 of their own players, 2 players from Herbrandston and 1 player from Neyland. But they could not have 8 of their own players and 1 from Herbandston, 1 from Neyland and 1 from Pembroke.

A player cannot represent 3 different clubs eg Play U13s for club A, U15s for club B and senior cricket for club C.

No club may include a guest player from another league. If a club is found to be breaching this rule they could be subject to forfeiture of the match and or any reasonable penalty in the circumstances. An under 13 side cannot use a player from the U11 age group from another club unless the following criteria is met.

The player plays for an U11s side that does not have an U13s side
The under 13s side does not have an U11s side

In case of disputes The Junior league Organiser will be the Final Arbitrator.

Any breach of rules could be subject to forfeiture of the match and or any reasonable penalty in the circumstances.

A right of appeal is available to the County Executive.

4. League Structure

The league shall be organised into zones as appropriate, with Semi-Finals and a Final played.

If teams are tied in their groups, the winner shall be the team who won the league match between the sides, the team that scored the most runs, then the team that lost the least wickets.

In the event of fewer teams entering, there will be one group of games, with the top two teams competing in the final.

In the Semi-Finals and Final, in the event of a Tie, Super overs will be bowled until we have a winner.

5. Number of Players

Each team shall consist of 10 players.

6. Wicket length

The home side is responsible for providing a modified pitch, wicket length of 17 yards, with boundary width between 30-45 yards.

Each game shall consist of one innings per side. Each innings shall consist of 16 overs.

7. Batting in pairs

The batting side shall be divided into pairs.

Each pair shall bat for 4 overs.

Pairs shall change at the end of the 4th, 8th, and 12th and 16th overs.

8. Penalty for loss of wicket

Batters shall have unlimited “lives”, but each “life” shall result in five runs being deducted from the total.

Batters shall change ends at the fall of each wicket, except on the last ball of an over.

9. Bowlling restrictions

Each player on the fielding side MUST bowl, with the exception of the wicket-keeper.

The wicket keeper must be named in the game and if not bowling, must keep for the duration of the innings.

Two (2) bowlers only to be allowed to bowl three (3) overs.

10. No ball rule

A delivery which bounces more than once before the batter, or his batting crease, shall be deemed a “no-ball” and shall not be rebowled.

A delivery which is deemed wide shall be so called, but shall not be re-bowled.

In both instances two runs shall be added to the “extras” of the batting side.

Note: The “no-ball” rule is included to ensure a batter does not lose his wicket to a rolling ball and should be used to this end and not to penalise a bowler.

11. Scoring system

Each team shall commence its innings with a score of 200 runs.

12. Fielding restrictions

In ALL matches, no fielder, except the wicket-keeper, shall be allowed to field nearer than 11 yards, measured from the middle stump, except behind the wicket on the off-side.

13. Substitute fielders

Substitute fielders can play a full part in the game.

14. League points

For a win 25 points; Tie 12 points. Losing team receive 1 batting point for every 10 runs above 200 and 1 bowling point per 2 wickets taken, subject to a maximum of 5 each.

15. Fixture confirmation

Home Club to confirm fixture 7 days in advance, preferably by e mail, phone or text. The away side can also confirm the fixture if they have not heard from the home side.

16. Match arrangements/Postponed matches

Matches played midweek should normally start at 6pm. However, if clubs agree, they can start later. Games can be played on the weekend / Mini festivals and/or a halfway point to ensure a fixture is completed. Venues can be reversed.

Fixtures should only be postponed for reasons of weather or a senior Pembrokeshire County cup game taking place.

In the case of a postponement there will be a three-week window to be used, a week before the fixture and a fortnight after for the game to be played.

Care r.e. the cut-off date that takes priority. After this period if a game is not played, a club can claim the game.

Full details to be emailed to the Junior Organiser who will decide the outcome.

Clubs that fail to fulfil a fixture shall forfeit the game and be subject to a fine and the non-offending side shall be awarded 20 points.

17. Ball

The fielding side shall be responsible for a providing a suitable 4.75 oz leatherball, which must bear the official PCCC stamp.

However, with the permission of the Junior organiser, Clubs can use a inccredo ball, if agreed at the start of the season.

18. Compilation of League Fixtures/Match result

Clubs should make every effort to score games on Play Cricket.

If a fixture is not scored live on playcricket the result MUST be entered on as a result on Play Cricket that night or by using the coaches Whatsapp Group.

A summary of performances and a team photo (when possible) to be submitted to the junior organiser after every game.

Failure to do so as above, could result in the side forfeiting the game and could result in a fine.

19. Any other matters

The Executive Committee of the County Club shall have power to deal with any matter not provided for by these rules.

20. Match result

In the Final play off, if the game is tied, a super over will be bowled until a result is obtained.

21. Rule amendments

Any amendments to these Rules shall be made at the A.G.M. of the County Club, a simple majority being necessary to carry or reject such amendments.

Notice of Motion of such amendments to be sent to the Hon. Secretary 28 days before the meeting.

JUNIOR LEAGUE U11

1. Organisation

The competition shall be organised by the Pembroke County Cricket Club.

2. Laws of Cricket

The competition shall be played in accordance with the Laws of Cricket, except where these are varied by the Competition Rules. Note the l.b.w. law does apply.

3. Player eligibility

The age limit will be Under 11 years old for boys (Form 6 and below) and Under 12 for Girls (Form 7 and below), on the 1st September prior to the playing season.

A Bona Fide player, is one who is eligible to play for his club at this age group and can only play for one club in the Junior Leagues.

If a player is representing a club in an U11s side, and that club has an U13s side, that is the only U13s side they can play in.

If that club does not have an U13s side then they may play for another side pending the U13s rules/criteria being met.

This is on the onus of the coaches to ensure this criteria is met.

No club may include a guest player from another league.

If a club is found to be breaching this rule they could be subject to forfeiture of the match and or any reasonable penalty in the circumstances.

Transfers in the season can only be sanctioned by the Junior League Organiser.

In case of disputes, The Junior League Organiser will be the Final Arbitrator.

Any breach of rules could be subject to forfeiture of the match and or any reasonable penalty in the circumstances.

4. League Structures/Winners

The league shall be organised into zones as appropriate, with Semi-Finals and a Final played.

If teams are tied in their groups, the winner shall be the team who won the league match between the sides, the team that scored the most runs, then the team that lost the least wickets.

In the event of fewer teams entering, there will be one group of games, with the top two teams competing in the final.

In the Semi-Finals and Final, in the event of a Tie, Super overs will be bowled until we have a winner.

5.Number of Players

Each team shall consist of 10 players.

6. Wicket length

The home side is responsible for providing a modified pitch, wicket length of 17 yards, with boundary width between 30-45 yards.

Each game shall consist of one innings per side. Each innings shall consist of 20 overs.

7. Batting in pairs

The batting side shall be divided into pairs. Each pair shall bat for 4 overs. Pairs shall change at the end of the 4th, 8th, 12th and 16th overs.

8. Penalty for loss of wicket

Batters shall have unlimited “lives”, but each “life” shall result in five runs being deducted from the total. Batters shall change ends at the fall of each wicket, except on the last ball of an over.

9. Bowling restrictions

Each player on the fielding side MUST bowl, with the exception of the wicket-keeper.

The wicket keeper must be named in the game and if not bowling, must keep for the duration of the innings.

Two (2) bowlers only to be allowed to bowl three (3) overs.

10. No ball rule

A delivery which bounces more than once before the batter, or his batting crease, shall be deemed a “no-ball” and shall not be rebowled.

A delivery which is deemed wide shall be so called, but shall not be re-bowled.

In both instances two runs shall be added to the “extras” of the batting side.

Note: The “no-ball” rule is included to ensure a batter does not lose his wicket to a rolling ball and should be used to this end and not to penalise a bowler.

11. Scoring system

Each team shall commence its innings with a score of 200 runs.

12. Fielding restrictions

In ALL matches, no fielder, except the wicket-keeper, shall be allowed to field nearer than 11 yards, measured from the middle stump, except behind the wicket on the off-side.

13. Substitute fielders

Substitute fielders can play a full part in the game.

14. League points

For a win 20 points; Tie 10 points. Losing team receive 1 batting point for every 10 runs above 200 and 1 bowling point per 2 wickets taken, subject to a maxixmum of 5 each.

15. Fixture confirmation

Home Club to confirm fixture 7 days in advance, preferably by e mail, phone or text. The away side can also confirm the fixture if they have not heard from the home side.

16. Match arrangements/Postponed matches

Matches played midweek should normally start at 6pm. However, if clubs agree, they can start later. Games can be played on the weekend / Mini festivals and /or a halfway point to ensure a fixture is completed. Venues can be reversed.

Care re the cut-off date that takes priority. After this period if a game is not played, a club can claim the game. Full details to be emailed to the Junior Organiser who will decide the outcome.

Clubs that fail to fulfil a fixture shall forfeit the game and be subject to a fine and the non-offending side shall be awarded 20 points.

17. Ball

The fielding side shall be responsible for a providing a suitable 4.75 oz leatherball, which must bear the official PCCC stamp. However, with the permission of the Junior organiser, Clubs can use a inccredo ball, if agreed at the start of the season.

18. Compilation of League Fixtures/Match result

Clubs should make every effort to score games on Play Cricket.

If a fixture is not scored live on playcricket the result MUST be entered on as a result on Play Cricket that night or by using the coaches Whatsapp Group.

A summary of performances and a team photo (when possible) to be submitted to the junior organiser after every game.

Failure to do so as above, could result in the side forfeiting the game and could result in a fine.

19. Any other matters

The Executive Committee of the County Club shall have power to deal with any matter not provided for by these rules.

20. Match result

In the Final play off, if the game is tied, a super over will be bowled until a result is obtained.

21. Rule amendments

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