Title
The competition shall be called "The SOVEREIGN HEALTH CARE
PRIESTLEY CUP ".
Playing Conditions.
The playing conditions shall be determined by the Management Board and circulated annually to all clubs.
Competition Arrangements 2011
For all rounds, up to and including the semi finals, of the
2011 Sovereign Health Care Priestley Cup and Shield ties
will be completed on the scheduled day.
All matches, except for the finals, will commence at 1pm, weather conditions permitting.
Umpires Expenses
Umpires shall receive £35 for all cup and shield matches
with the exception of the final.
For the final they will receive a memento similar to those awarded to the winning side.
Teas will be provided for umpires at all cup and shield matches.
The Umpires will be the sole judges of whether or not play can take place at all times.
Delayed Starts
Overs will be deducted at the rate of two overs for every six minutes (or part thereof ) lost.
Both teams should have the same opportunity to bat an equal number of overs.
Bowling
No bowler may bowl more than ten overs in an innings.
Fifty overs must be bowled in 3 hrs 10 mins (or pro rata) in line with league matches.
Any infringement will be reported to the Management
where sanctions (which may include disqualification)
will be imposed.
Leg Side Deliveries. (Does not apply in Shield matches.)
Any leg side delivery which does not come into contact with the bat or any part of the batsman’s person shall be called “WIDE”.
Batting
Each side shall bat an equal number of overs ( min.10 overs each – max. 50 overs each)
Fielding Restrictions – Will apply in all cup and shield matches. See also Appendix 2.)
At the instant of delivery, for the first 15 overs of each innings only two fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the area known as “the fielding circle”. For the remainder of each innings a minimum of 4 (four) fieldsmen (plus the bowler & wicketkeeper) must be within the “fielding circle”
In the event of an infringement either umpire shall call “NO BALL”
The “fielding circle” is – “an area bounded by two semi-circles centred on each middle stump (each with a radius of 30 yards) and joined by a parallel line on each side of the pitch”. The fielding circle should be marked by painted white ’dots’ at five yard intervals,
each ‘dot’ to be covered by a white plastic or rubber
(but not metal) disc measuring seven inches
in diameter.
Reduced Over matches - See Appendices 1,2 & 3
Result
Where both sides bat an equal number of overs, the side scoring most runs shall be deemed the winners.
In the event of weather preventing a match from being completed (i.e. both sides do not have equal overs to bat)
a result will be obtained by a calculation of the overall
faster scoring rate per over.
e.g. Side A 250 a.o. in 49.2 overs - 250/50 = 5 runs/over
B 120-5 in 19.5 overs – 120/20 = 6 runs/over.
Side B win
Tied Matches.
In the event of the scores being level at the end of play, the team losing the least number of wickets shall be declared the winners.
If this does not produce a winner, then the team with the highest run rate over the first 10 overs of their innings shall be the winners.
If this also fails to produce a result then comparisons shall be made every 5 overs thereafter until a winner is determined.
No Play Possible
In the event of “no play possible” a result should be
obtained by a’ bowl out’ as detailed in Appendix 3
Where conditions prevent a ‘bowl out’ the result will be
decided by the toss of a coin by a Match Official,
choice to be made by the away captain.
[It is intended to introduce the D/L method to determine targets & match result as provided by Total Scorer in the 2012 season.]
Nomination of Teams.
Names of selected players must be stated on the official team cards (2 copies) signed by the captain(s) and handed to the Umpire(s) for retention before tossing for innings. second copy to scorer ) Once teams have been exchanged, no changes to either side will be allowed.
MCC Laws regarding the use of substitutes will apply.
Tea Interval
There will be an interval, not exceeding 25 minutes in all games.
PRIESTLEY CUP FINAL
If no play is possible on “Final” day, the match will
commence on Monday August 29 at noon.
If play has commenced and then abandoned for the
day the game will recommence from the point of
termination on Monday, August 29 at noon.
If the Final tie cannot reach a conclusion on the
second day, it shall be resumed at a time and date
to be fixed by the members of the Management
Board available in consultation with the umpires,
captains and members of the ground personnel.
Match Ball
Match balls for the two Finals will be provided by the
League.
PRIESTLEY SHIELD FINAL
If no play is possible, or the match abandoned before
a conclusion has been reached.
The umpires ,captains, ground personnel and
members of the board, will consult in order to rearrange
a suitable alternative match day.
APPENDIX 1 - Reduced Over Matches
Bowlers’ Restrictions
not more
26 - 30 over match than 6 overs per bowler
31 - 35 7
36 - 40 8
41 - 45 9
46 - 50 10
APPENDIX 2 - Reduced Overs Matches
Fielding Restrictions
Total overs Number of overs fielding
In inning restrictions apply
25 - 30 First 5 overs
31 - 40 First 10 overs
41 - 50 First 15 overs
APPENDIX 3
‘Bowl out’ Procedure.
(Carried out under the supervision of the Umpires.)
In consultation with club officials/ groundstaff ,this may
take place on the designated pitch or an adjacent one,
edge of outfield, artificial pitch or indoor facility,
if available.
The captains will nominate five players from each side
who will bowl one delivery alternatively at 3 wickets
pitched 22 yards from a single stump.
Underarm deliveries are not allowed.
The ball must bounce once in front of the popping crease.
Failure to achieve this counts as one delivery.
A no ball will count as a delivery.
The same ball will be used by both teams.
No person is allowed to stand in front of the wickets to
act as a target for the bowlers.
The side that bowls down the wickets most times is the
winner.
If “wickets down” are level after the first 10 deliveries the same players will continue to bowl alternatively one ball each to achieve a result on a sudden death basis.
Trophy and Awards
The trophy, The Priestley Cup, shall be awarded to the club winning the competition, and suitable prizes shall be awarded to the players and to the scorer of each side, making a total of 13 mementoes to each team. Certificates of Merit or suitable plaques shall be awarded to the winners in the Priestley Cup and the Priestley Shield . The trophy shall be held by the winning club until the first Saturday in July of the following year. The Club Secretary shall be responsible for its safe return.
A Cup and Memento shall be awarded to the player adjudged to be "The Man of the Match" in the final round.
Engraving of the Cup and Man of the Match trophy is the responsibility of the club, and is to be carried out by the League’s nominated company.
(Penalties for late returns apply. as Trophy rules 1 & 2 ).
Accounts
The accounts of the competition shall be audited and a balance sheet presented at the A.G.M.
Application of League Rules
All points not otherwise dealt with in the Cup Rules shall be in accordance with the League Rules.
Committee Decision to be Final
All decisions made by the Management Board in the interpretation of all rules, or on other matters concerning the business of the Priestley Cup shall be final and binding on all parties.
Competition Arrangements for 2011
Conducted in accordance with MCC Laws of Cricket except for matters provided for in these Competition Arrangements.
All Cup and Shield matches, except for the finals, will commence at 1pm. weather conditions permitting,
Tied Matches.
In the event of the scores being level at the end of play, the team losing the least number of wickets shall be declared the winners.
If this does not produce a winner, then the team with the highest run rate over the first 10 overs of their innings shall be the winners.
If this also fails to produce a result then comparisons shall be made every 5 overs thereafter until a winner is determined.
Tea Interval
There will be an interval, not exceeding 25 minutes in all games.
Where any dispute may arise the Management Board’’s Cup& Shield sub committee’s decision will be final.
GENERAL
Players' Qualifications
Any registered player shall be eligible to play in the first round .Players must have played at least one league match prior to the second round to be eligible for that and subsequent rounds.
In the case of bona-fide juniors. registered by the club prior to the season, or full time students registered the previous season and at the beginning of the current season permission must be obtained from the Management Board in order that they may participate in subsequent rounds.
A player who has played in a Priestley Shield Match in any round shall not play in a Priestley Cup Match in the corresponding round or Final.
Nomination of Teams.
Names of selected players must be stated on the official tem cards signed by the captain(s)and handed to the Umpire(s)for retention before tossing for innings.
Once teams have been exchanged no changes to either side will be allowed.
MCC Laws regarding the use of substitutes will apply
Leg Side Deliveries. (Does not apply in Shield matches.)
Any leg side delivery which does not come into contact with the bat or any part of the batsman’s person shall be called “WIDE”.
Fielding restrictions – Will apply in all Cup & Shield matches I See also Appendix 2.)
At the instant of delivery, for the first 15 overs of each innings only 2 fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the area known as “the fielding circle”. For the remainder of each innings a minimum of 4 (four) fieldsmen (plus the bowler & wicket-keeper) must be within the “fielding circle”
In the event of an infringement the Umpire shall call “NO BALL”
The “fielding circle” is – an area bounded by two semi-circles centred on each middle stump (each with a radius of 30 yards) and joined by a parallel line on each side of the pitch. The fielding circle should be marked by painted white ’dots’ at five yard intervals, each ‘dot’ to be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring seven inches in diameter.
Admission to Games
For Sunday games, spectators may be invited to purchase Programmes or Tickets of Admission for all Cup-ties (excepting the Final) to the following maximum prices: Adults £3, Children and Senior Citizens £1.50
Match Expenses
In all rounds except the Final, Umpires expenses will be shared equally by both competing clubs.
In the event of any surplus funds from gross gate receipts (i.e. monies received from the Sale of Programmes etc), less Umpires' Fees, printing and advertising, this surplus shall be divided equally between the two competing Clubs.
Representatives from competing Clubs shall not be refused attendance when the gross gate receipts, or proceeds from the sale of programmes are counted. Instances of a Club refusing to allow this privilege must be reported to the Chief Executive.
Umpires' Expenses
Umpires shall receive £30 expenses for all matches.
In addition, where Umpires are ”in attendance “ on a ‘scheduled day’ and a result is not achieved, they will receive £5 travel expenses.
When the match is concluded on the reserve day the match expenses of £30 will be paid in full.
MATCH REPORTING – UP TO & INCL. Semi Finals
From 2011 season all first teams will score on the netbook computers provided by the league. The home side will be responsible for providing live scores throughout the game to the league’s website. At the end of the match the home scorer will transmit the match files which will be detailed prior to the season. These will be attached to an email and sent to results@bradfordl.com at the conclusion of the game. All clubs are responsible for the safe keeping of the netbook computer and for ensuring that their scorer has access to wifi at the club or a dongle (mobile broadband) with sufficient credit to provide live scores and the end of match reports.
SHIELD MATCHES
The result of every match must sent by text within 30 minutes of the end of the game to 07534 210769
The text MUST include for both teams
Name of team
Score with number of wickets lost.
Number of Overs bowled.
Batsmen scoring 30 runs or more.
Bowler taking three or more wickets.
MATCH REPORT SHEETS
To be completed electronically and emailed to;-
results@bradfordcl.com
NO LATER than midnight on the day of the game
The Reports must be complete and accurate, and include the first & second names of ALL players of both teams irrespective of whether there has been any play or not
Failure to comply will incur a fine of £10.
CUP FINAL
Admission:
Charges for admission to the Cup Final shall be determined by the
Management Board at the first opportune time. The net receipts of the Cup and Shield Finals shall be allocated as follows:
Each finalist 50 per cent No club shall play a match on the day of the cup final, or hold or sanction a counter attraction on its ground except any Bradford Junior League play-off or final.
Where a Final date has to be rearranged, any counter attraction by the club concerned which has already previously been notified to the Board will be allowed to take place on the rearranged date. If the final tie is not concluded on the first day, it shall be resumed at a time and date to be fixed by the available members of the Management Board.
The Umpires in consultation with members of the Management Board shall decide whether weather conditions are favourable for commencing play on the first day.
Match Ball
Match balls for the Final will be provided by the League.
Umpires' Expenses
Umpires shall receive a memento similar to those awarded to the players of the winning team.
Collections During Final
In the event of any collections for batting or bowling performances taking place on grounds or enclosures during the final match, the whole amount collected shall be divided: 50 per cent to the Bradford League Contingencies Fund, and 50 per cent divided equally among the players who have earned the collections.
Players' Teas in Final Round
Thirteen teas will be provided to the players, reserve and scorer of each of the competing teams, the cost to be defrayed out of gate receipts, or from the sale of Programmes.
Match Reporting
Both Clubs will submit a Match Report Sheet, completed electronically, by email NO LATER than 24 hours after the completion of the match to
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