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BY-LAWS

1) GENERAL

a) All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of Cricket of the Marylebone Cricket Club except where they are negated or modified by the Rules and By-Laws of the Peel Cricket Association.

b) These By-Laws are to be applied to all PCA Senior Cricket matches. c) Any matters arising that are not covered by the Association constitution or by-laws will be

dealt with at the Management Committee’s discretion.

2) CLUB ADMINISTRATION

a) Clubs shall submit to the Secretary by the commencement of the second playing fixture, the names, addresses and contact phone numbers of their: - Team Captains - Club President - Club Secretary - Club Treasurer Failure to comply shall result in a fine of $50.

b) (i) Except as provided in b(ii), if at any time a club is 1 Association fee instalment payments in arrears they are to be given a first and final warning that unless arrears are paid up and current accounts paid on time or arrangements made within 7 days then the club shall incur a $50 fine, the Club President will be required to explain to the Management Committee his club’s financial position and 1 premiership point will be deducted from all the club’s teams. If a club is in arrears for all 2 Association fee instalments then the club shall incur a $100 fine, the Club President will be required to explain to the Management Committee his club’s financial and overall position and all premiership points will be deducted from all the club’s teams. If a club has not paid outstanding fees by the due date or by arrangements to the management committee a 10% charge will be added to outstanding fees and the club has 7 days to pay. (ii) If, on the Wednesday following the completion of the qualifying rounds, a club is un financial in regard to any account issued before the last day of play of the qualifying rounds, then the Management Committee reserves the right to deny the offending club the right to participate in any further matches. If such right is denied, the club drawn to play the offending club shall be declared the winner of such match.

c) (i) All teams shall provide match and captain’s reports (including ground and umpires) on MyCricket giving full details and accurate results of all matches and containing the names of the teams declared. These reports shall be posted onto my cricket not later than 11:59pm on the Sunday following the completion of the match for both teams. The second club must confirm the result. Any team not complying with this by-law shall be fined $20 for the first offence, $50 for the second offence and for the third and all subsequent offences 1 premiership point shall be deducted from all the offending club’s teams for each offence. An offence is defined as any number of incidences in any individual round. (ii) The score books shall show the match result and full and accurate details of the match together with the names of the teams declared to the umpires prior to the commencement of play. The captains shall ensure the correctness of the scores at the interval break and at the end of the match. The match result shall be written on the scorebook and signed off by each captain then this shall be checked and signed by the official umpires, when present, immediately upon conclusion of the match. Once signed at the ground the match result is final. If a discrepancy exists but cannot be found after checking batting and bowling figures, then a result will be determined by BOWLING figures.

d) In the event of a club needing to forfeit a fixture, the lowest grade team within the club will be the forfeited team.

e) (i) Any team not playing two consecutive matches shall be deemed to have disbanded unless otherwise determined by the Management Committee. (ii) Any club that withdraws a team following the allocation and adoption of grounds and fixtures shall be liable for a fine of $200. (iii) The team to be withdrawn shall be the lowest grade team in the club unless decided otherwise by the management committee. (iv) Any player of a disbanded unfinancial club shall not be permitted to play with any

Association Club without the sanction of the Management Committee and, should sanction be granted, a levy to be fixed by the Management Committee may be imposed on the player.

f) (i) Clubs should lodge with the Association, within one month of the date of contract, a signed and sealed copy of a contract made between the club and any player agreeing to play for reward. (ii) The security and confidentiality of the sealed document shall remain the responsibility of the PCA until the date of expiration of the contract, at which time the document shall be returned, with the seal unbroken, to the club. However, in the event of any dispute arising as a result of the non-fulfilment of such contract, or in the event of an appeal by the club against the granting of a clearance to a player on the grounds of such non- fulfilment, the seal may, at a hearing at which all involved parties are present, be broken and the document presented in evidence. (iii) Notwithstanding the conditions of by-law 3) d) (iii), (iv) and (v), failure by a club to lodge such sealed copy of contract shall nullify the responsibility of the Association to act as arbiter in any dispute that may eventuate.

g) Any club being found in breach of the Associations sponsorship agreements shall be dealt with at the discretion of the Management Committee.

3) PLAYER ADMINISTRATION AND ELIGIBILITY

(a) (i) Before any player is eligible to play in a match under the Association’s control, his club shall register such a player on the prescribed registration form on MyCricket by 11:59pm on the Sunday following the fixture. Failure to maintain registrations completed under these conditions shall be subject to a fine of $20. The register shall be open to inspection by the PCA for Audit purposes. (ii) The Management Committee may at its discretion levy a registration fee.

(b) (i) The Management Committee, at its discretion, may refuse, cancel, suspend or review the registration of any player. The Management Committee’s decision shall be final and binding unless reviewed by the Protests & Disputes Board as set out in By-Law 3(b)(iii) (ii) The Management Committee shall, as soon as practicable, notify the player and his club in writing of the refusal, cancellation, suspension or review. (iii) The player shall, within 14 days of receipt of the Management Committee’s written notice, have the right to have the refusal, cancellation, suspension or review reviewed by the Protests & Disputes Board which shall hear and determine whether such refusal, cancellation, suspension or review shall stand and shall have the power to vary such refusal, cancellation, suspension or review.

(c) (i) Any club playing a disqualified or unregistered player(s) shall forfeit all points gained from the match in which the player(s) participated and shall be fined $20 for each player who is disqualified and/or unregistered. The team not at fault shall be awarded forfeit points. As per rule 9. (ii) Performances of all players in the team at fault shall not be included in determining Association awards for that game.

(d) (i) A player wishing to transfer to a club in this Association from any club in Australia shall obtain, from the previous club, a clearance on the prescribed form. (ii) A player requiring a clearance is eligible to play if a completed clearance form is lodged with the Association before the commencement of the match in which the player is to participate. A player in breach of this By-Law shall be deemed an unregistered player. (iii) If approval to grant a clearance is withheld by a transferor club from within the Peel Cricket Association for longer than 72 hours without supplying reason(s) for withholding the clearance, the player shall be deemed cleared to play for the transferee club. For clubs outside the PCA a time allowance of 7 days shall apply. This By-Law shall not apply to players coming from other Associations on a permit to play basis as per By-Law (e) (i) & (ii). (iv) The Management Committee reserves the power to deny, at its discretion, approval of any clearance. (v) The Management Committee will not approve any clearance application received by the Association after the 31

st January. Any extenuating circumstances will be considered by the

Management Committee. (vi) A clearance shall not be required if a player has not played in a match under the auspices of any Association in Australia during the preceding 5 seasons. Players never to play cricket in any association in Australia are exempt from clearances.

(e) (i) Clubs who are aligned or affiliated with any other Association shall obtain permit to play forms for any player wishing to play in any PCA fixture. Similarly, any player from the PCA who plays in another Association under a similar permit to play basis will comply with the rules of the other Association and notify the PCA of their intention to play in another Association. The Management Committee reserves the right to investigate any such permit to play arrangements and take action concerning them should the need arise. Permits will not be approved after the 31

st January. Any extenuating circumstances will be considered by the

Management Committee at its discretion. (ii) Any player registered with a junior club (typically aged 17 years or younger) who is also a registered member of a PCA senior club shall be allowed to play in a PCA senior match, even if they are also participating in their junior fixture so long as the two games are not fixtured for the same time. A player registered with a junior club shall be able to play in any grade of a PCA senior club and shall not be subject to any selection limitations that may be imposed by any other By-Law(s) other than By-Law 4 concerning finals eligibility which the player will be required to comply with.

(f) (i) Before tossing for choice of innings, opposing captains must hand team lists to the umpire or each other in the event of an umpire not being present. No other player, other than those named, shall be allowed to play in that match, unless participating as a substitute fieldsman and the named players will match the team list entered onto my cricket for the match. Failure to do so will result in a fine of $20 and loss of 1 premiership point for the team concerned for the first offence, a fine of $50 and loss of 2 premiership points for the team concerned for the second offence and a fine of $100 and loss of all premiership points for all teams in the club for a third and any subsequent offence. (ii) A team shall consist of 12 players, but there is no requirement to specify any player as the actual 12

th man. Only 11 players are allowed on the field at any one time. Only 11 players are

allowed to bat. (g) (i) If a player is absent at the start of the match, or fails to take the field at the resumption of

play after any break, or leaves the field and then returns after any length of time, that player is able to be involved in the match immediately on the players return to the field. There is no waiting time required to be adhered to. (ii) In respect of (h)(i), the umpire shall be informed of the reason for the players absence and, (iii) The player shall not thereafter come onto the field without the consent of the umpire. The umpire shall give such consent as soon as is practicable.

(h) (i) A player may transfer to any higher grade at any time during the qualifying round matches. A player may also transfer to a lower grade at any time during the season but may only do so one grade at a time, with the exception of junior players covered under By-Law 2 (f)(ii). In the event a club does not have a team in the next lower grade, the player must transfer to the next lower consecutive grade team available within that club. (ii) When a team has a bye, only 2 players may drop from the team with the bye into the next lowest grade team available within the club. Any number of players can be promoted to a higher grade team, if the lower grade team has a bye. (iii) A player in breach of any part of this By-Law shall be deemed a disqualified player and the club shall forfeit the match.

4) FINALS QUALIFICATIONS

a) This rule describes which grade(s) a player is eligible to play in throughout the finals series. b) In order for a player to be eligible to play Finals,

i) The Club that they are registered must have qualified to play Finals as published in the PCA Ladder in MyCricket, and

ii) The player must have played at least 6 matches for that club. iii) Providing a team list for players in a side at fault for a forfeit will not constitute a game

played for finals qualification criteria. iv) Team lists need to be supplied for any abandoned matches in order to constitute a game

played for finals qualification criteria. v) Any player not actively participating in a game must have their name removed from the

match team list and will not have the game count as a qualifying game. c) During the finals series Players registered in a Junior Cricket Association may only move

down 1 Grade per week and follows the standard eligibility criteria in rule 4.

d) The lowest grade a player is eligible to play finals in, is based on playing a minimum of 6 home and away matches for that grade or lower and for that club. i) If a Club has consecutive teams playing finals on the same weekend then the Club can

select players in any grade they wish providing a player only plays a maximum of ONE grade lower than that which they qualify for in 4c)

ii) Should consecutive teams not be playing on the same weekend then, law 4)c) comes into effect. Refer to examples.

iii) Consecutive teams is based on the nominated teams of that particular Club (1) Club “X” has teams in A, B, C, D, E & F, so the consecutive teams would be:

A & B, B & C, C & D, OR (2) Club “Y” has teams in A, C & D, so the consecutive teams would be:

A & C, C & D, OR (3) Club “Z” has teams in B & D, so the consecutive teams would be: B&D

Example 1 Club ‘X’ has qualified for finals Club ‘X” has player ‘P’ who has played 8 home and away matches Player ‘P’ has played: (i) 2 matches in C grade (ii) 3 matches in B grade (iii) 3 matches in A grade Player ‘P’ is eligible to play finals for Club ‘X’ for A grade subject to rule 4)c), and Player ‘P’ is eligible to play for B Grade subject to 4)c)i) but not C Grade Example 2 Club ‘X’ has qualified for finals Club ‘X” has player ‘P’ who has played 8 home and away matches Player ‘P’ has played: (i) 3 matches in D Grade (ii) 3 matches in C Grade (iii) 2 matches in B Grade Player ‘P’ is eligible to play finals for Club ‘X’ for B and C grade subject to rule 4)c), and Player ‘P’ is eligible to play for D Grade subject to 4)c)i)

5) PLAYING DAYS AND TIMES

(a) Notwithstanding By-Law 5(b) all matches shall be played on Saturdays and the hours of play shall be: - A & B Grade – 12.15pm-3:10pm, 20 minute tea break, 3:30pm-6:25pm - C & D Grade – 12.30pm-3:10pm, 20 minute tea break, 3:30pm-6:10pm - E & F Grade – 12:50pm-3:10pm, 20 minute tea break, 3:30pm-5:50pm Or on or at such other days and times as the Management Committee may determine, and on such grounds as arranged by the Management Committee. Games are permitted to commence earlier than the official start time if both Captains and designated Umpire is at the ground agree and not effecting junior games. (this may be 10 minutes early, for example)

(b) In any case of necessity the Management Committee may alter the date or ground previously arranged for a match, or may direct that any match shall be played on one afternoon other than a Saturday.

(c) (i) Stumps must be drawn at 6:30pm, except as otherwise provided in these By-Laws. (ii) A match shall be completed and stumps drawn when a result has been determined and the team batting second has been dismissed, or the team bowling second has completed the number of over’s required to be bowled before the time of stumps. (iii) A match shall be completed and stumps drawn when a result has been determined and both captains agree to the match being completed. If agreement cannot be reached then the match continues until its normal completion.

(d) (i) Drinks breaks shall be taken at the completion of: A & B Grades – 25 over’s C & D Grades – 23 over’s E & F Grade – 20 over’s

(ii) If both captains agree prior to the start of a match, an extra drinks break may be taken in each innings. In hot weather this extra break is to be taken. If two drinks breaks are taken they shall be taken at the completion of: A & B Grades – 17 over’s & 34 over’s C & D Grades – 15 over’s & 30 over’s E & F Grades – 13 over’s & 26 over’s (iii) Drinks breaks are not to exceed 5 minutes duration. (iv) If a wicket falls within the over prior to drinks being due to be taken then drinks shall be taken immediately.

(e) A break of 20 minutes for afternoon tea shall be taken at the completion of the first innings or at 3:10pm, whichever is earlier, except as otherwise provided in these By-Laws.

(f) All matches shall be played as one day fixtures and the batting innings of each team in any grade will end at the conclusion of the allocated over’s being bowled, unless the batting team is dismissed.

6) OVERS TO BE BOWLED

a) A & B GRADE i) In A & B Grade matches play commences at 12.15pm and the team bowling first must

complete 50 over’s by 3.10pm. Should 50 over’s not be completed by 3.10pm then the innings of the team batting first shall continue until 50 overs are received, or the batting team is dismissed.

ii) The team batting second shall only receive the number of over’s completed at 3.10pm. iii) The team bowling second shall complete its scheduled number of over’s by 6.25pm,

otherwise 6 runs for every over short shall be added to the batting teams score and the remaining over’s still have to be completed.

iv) A commenced over shall be deemed as a completed over. v) Any applicable fines for overs short in either innings will apply. vi) The maximum number of overs any bowler may bowl in an innings is 10 overs. In a

delayed or interrupted match where the number of overs are reduced for both teams or the team bowling second, a bowler may bowl no more than one-fifth of the total over’s allowed. Where the total over’s to be bowled is not divisible by five, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance.

vii) If the commencement of play is delayed and/or playing time is lost during the course of the match due to unfitness of the ground, wicket, weather or light for play, then the number of overs to be bowled shall be reduced by 1 over for every 3 minutes of playing time lost. Such reduction in the number of overs required to be bowled shall be divided equally between the two teams. The time required for the compulsory closure of the batting team’s innings shall be adjusted accordingly.

viii) Subject to By-Law 6(a)(vii) a match shall consist of a minimum of 25 over’s bowled to each team, otherwise it shall be considered to be abandoned.

ix) If a game cannot be commenced by 3.15pm it shall be abandoned unless the captains agree earlier to such abandonment.

x) Where each team has received their minimum number of over’s to be bowled and a match is unable to be completed due to lost playing time, the winner will be determined by comparing the number of runs scored at the equivalent number of completed over’s in each innings. Only the number of runs scored shall be the determining factor. If the runs are equal for both teams the match shall be a tie. A commenced over is deemed to be a completed over as per by-law 6(a)(iv).

b) C & D GRADE i) In C & D Grade matches play commences at 12.30pm and the team bowling first must


ii) The team batting second shall only receive the number of over’s completed at 3.10pm. iii) The team bowling second shall complete its scheduled number of over’s by 6.10pm,


iv) A commenced over shall be deemed as a completed over. v) Any applicable fines for overs short in either innings will apply.

vi) The maximum number of overs any bowler may bowl in an innings is 9 overs. In a delayed or interrupted match where the number of overs are reduced for both teams or the team bowling second, a bowler may bowl no more than one-fifth of the total over’s allowed. Where the total over’s to be bowled is not divisible by five, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance.


viii) Subject to By-Law 6(b)(vii) a match shall consist of a minimum of 23 over’s bowled to each team, otherwise it shall be considered to be abandoned.


x) Where each team has received their minimum number of over’s to be bowled and a match is unable to be completed due to lost playing time, the winner will be determined by comparing the number of runs scored at the equivalent number of completed over’s in each innings. Only the number of runs scored shall be the determining factor. If the runs are equal for both teams the match shall be a tie. A commenced over is deemed to be a completed over as per by-law 6(b)(iv).

c) E & F GRADE i) In E & F Grade matches play commences at 12.50pm and the team bowling first must


ii) The team batting second shall only receive the number of over’s completed at 3:10pm. iii) The team bowling second shall complete its scheduled number of over’s by 5:50pm,


iv) A commenced over shall be deemed as a completed over. v) Any applicable fines for overs short in either innings will apply. vi) The maximum number of overs any bowler may bowl in an innings is 8 overs. In a

delayed or interrupted match where the number of overs is reduced for both teams or the team bowling second, a bowler may bowl no more than one-fifth of the total over’s allowed. Where the total over’s to be bowled is not divisible by five, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance.


viii) Subject to By-Law 6(c)(vii) a match shall consist of a minimum of 20 over’s bowled to each team, otherwise it shall be considered to be abandoned.


x) Where each team has received their minimum number of over’s to be bowled and a match is unable to be completed due to lost playing time, the winner will be determined by comparing the number of runs scored at the equivalent number of completed over’s in each innings. Only the number of runs scored shall be the determining factor. If the runs are equal for both teams the match shall be a tie. A commenced over is deemed to be a completed over as per by-law 6(c)(iv).

7) CONDITIONS OF PLAY

(a) Where matches are played on a synthetic wicket, a ball pitched outside the extremity of the covered surface of the wicket shall be deemed to be a no ball and be called and signalled by the main umpire.

(b) Any delivery, other than a slow paced one, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease is to be deemed a no ball and be called and signalled by either umpire.

(c) A slow delivery which passes or would have passed on the full above shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease is to be deemed a no ball and be called and signalled by either umpire.

(d) As a guide if the ball passes the popping crease at or above the batsman’s waist height and, passes or would have passed the stumps at or below the height of the bails if undisturbed by the batsman then it shall be deemed a fair ball. For Example: A pace bowler delivers a full toss “slower ball” delivery which passes the batsman around waist height then, undisturbed by the batsman, goes on to hit the top of off stump. Because the ball has passed the stumps at or below bail height, the ball is deemed fair and the batsman shall be given out bowled.

(e) A bowler shall be permitted to bowl 1 short pitched ball per over. A short pitched ball is defined as a ball which after bouncing passes or would have passed above the shoulder of the batsman on strike standing upright at the crease. Once a delivery of this type has, in the opinion of either the main or square leg umpire, been delivered, the main umpire shall advise the bowler that the one short pitched ball of the over has been bowled. If, in the opinion of the main or square leg umpire, another such delivery is bowled in the same over, it will be deemed a no ball and be called and signalled by either umpire. Even if the first short pitched ball is deemed out of the reach of the batsmen this will be called a wide.

(f) Any ball bowled and passing outside off stump far enough away from the batsman on strike in his normal stance that in the opinion of the umpire prevents the batsman from being able to play a normal shot shall be deemed to be a wide ball and be called and signalled wide.

(g) Any ball bowled and passing down the leg side outside the line of the pads of the batsman on strike in his normal stance that in the opinion of the umpire prevents the batsman from being able to play a normal shot shall be deemed to be a wide ball and be called and signalled by the main umpire. This is to be marked as a guide of 45cm from the middle stump as a guide for all umpires. It is expected that Captains discuss prior to commencement of play.

(h) The penalty for wides and no balls shall be 1 run. Any other runs the batting side may score are in addition to the 1 run penalty.

(i) E & F Grade no bowler senior or junior will bowl more than 8 balls in an over which includes wides or no balls, except for the final four overs of an innings where all wides and no balls must be re-bowled.

(j) Under 19 pace bowlers are bound by the current WADCCI general rules of cricket competitions regarding bowling limits. i.e.

a. Under 19’s are limited to 20 overs per day in spells of 8 overs maximum with 30 minutes between spells.

b. Under 17’s are limited to 16 overs per day in spells of 6 overs maximum with 30 minutes between spells.

(k) No player under the age of 17 may field within half a pitch length from the strikers end stumps, unless wicket keeping in which case a helmet and protector must be worn.

(l) Boundaries are to be marked at 65 metres from the centre of the wicket minimum, unless reduced to avoid a hazard.

(m) Coloured plastic cones or domes are the only boundary markers to be used within the Peel Cricket Association. In the event the boundary line is not also marked, a straight line between the markers is deemed to be the boundary.

(n) A minimum of 30 markers shall be used to mark the boundary. Failure to comply with this By-Law shall result in a fine of $25.

(o) (i) In all grades, a new ball must be used in the innings of each team. (ii) Four piece balls must be used for all games on turf wickets, regardless of the grade being played. (iii) All A Grade games are to use 4 piece balls, regardless of the wicket type being played on.

(p) Every player in Peel Cricket Association matches shall wear proper cricket attire which is: long predominantly white or cream trousers, white or cream long or short sleeved shirt with collar (subject to By-Law 7(p),(q), white or cream jumper (with or without current club colours), white cricket spikes or shoes, white hat or current club hat or cap, no PCA representative cap is allowed, white , Club,(preferred) or any coloured protective head gear. Any players aged 16 years or younger may wear white shorts. Any player reported for infringing this By-Law shall be fined $20 and the Club to which he belongs shall be responsible for payment of the

fine. This can be reported by the officiating umpire and when no umpire is present the opposition captain.

(q) Coloured shirts may be worn subject to the details of the coloured shirts being approved by the Management Committee. If a Club elects to wear coloured shirts, all players must wear the coloured shirt.

(r) Club and sponsor logos may be worn on cricket shirts. Such logos shall be discreet and restricted to “pocket size” on the front and sleeves of shirts. There shall be no restriction on the size of logos worn on the backs of shirts, provided that such logos are approved by the Management Committee.

(s) Smoking on the field of play during a match is not permitted. Any player found guilty of infringing this rule shall be fined $50 and the Club to which he belongs shall be responsible for payment of the fine.

(t) Drinking of alcohol by players and officials during a match is not permitted. Any player found guilty of infringing this rule shall be fined $50 and the Club to which he belongs shall be responsible for payment of the fine.

8) SCORES AND DISPUTES

(a) All matches shall be won by the team scoring the greater number of runs in its innings, provided that the required number of over’s has been bowled to the team batting second. The match shall be deemed a tie if the innings score of the team batting second equals the score of the team batting first, regardless of the number of wickets lost for either team. If a finals game is a tie, the side finishing higher on the ladder at the completion of the home and away games will be the winner.

(b) The Management Committee and the Protests and Disputes Board shall have the right to demand inspection of any Club’s score book for any team at any time. Failure by a Club to submit the score book for inspection within 48 hours of receipt of the demand shall result in the Club being dealt with at the discretion of the Management Committee.

(c) In the event of a dispute in the scores, both score books shall be impounded by the umpire, who will forward them to the Association Registrar within 48 hours of the close of play on the day of dispute. In the event an official umpire has not presided over the match, each captain shall supply his team’s score book to the Association Registrar within 48 hours of the close of play on the day of dispute. The Management Committee shall then review the score books as soon as possible and present its resolution of the dispute to both Clubs. Should either Club remain unsatisfied with the resolution they may refer the matter to the Protests and Disputes Board.

9) POINTS SYSTEM Match Points: First Innings Win 6 Points Tied Match 3 Points Each Team Abandoned Match (each team) Points to be averaged out from the games played (all

team points in the grade concerned) and awarded to teams involved in the abandoned match.

Forfeit The team available to play shall receive 10 points. Byes Points to be averaged out from the games played (all

team points in the grade concerned) and awarded to the team involved in the bye.

Incentive Points: In all grade matches the following incentive points shall be applied: Batting 0.01 point for every run scored Bowling 0.2 point for every wicket taken

10) FITNESS OF THE GROUND

(a) If a ground or wicket is unfit for play on any day or part of a day in any match and the unfitness of the ground or wicket is shown to the PCA, upon protest by the away club, to be the fault of the home club or due to circumstances within the control of that club, the PCA may declare the match to be forfeited to the away club, or to make such other order as the PCA deems fit. If the unfitness of the ground or wicket is due to circumstances within the control of the ground authority, but not the home club, the PCA may order the result of the match stand or that the match is to be replayed.

(b) If, in any match, the fitness for play of the ground or wicket is a matter of dispute between the captains, the umpire, if so requested by either captain shall not draw stumps until time appointed by these by-laws.

(c) The PCA may relocate or re-fixture any match due to the unfitness of the ground or wicket prior to the day on which the match starts.

(d) If only one PCA appointed umpire is present at the time appointed for the commencement or resumption of play, the captains may by mutual consent, appoint another Umpire to fill the vacancy. Failing such mutual consent, the PCA umpire may appoint any other person to act as umpire with him for the match. If a dispute arises with regard to the fitness for play of ground or wicket, the PCA appointed umpire alone shall decide that question unless the temporary umpire has been appointed by the captains, in which case the two umpires shall decide the question. If no PCA appointed umpire is present at the time appointed for the commencement or resumption of any match, the captains may agree to appoint umpires, and in such case, if a dispute arises with regard to the fitness of the ground or wicket, the dispute is to be resolved by the captains.

(e) The home team, which is the one mentioned first in the fixtures, shall be responsible for supplying all stumps and bails for all grades and for marking the boundary. Home teams for matches on turf wickets shall be responsible for ensuring that stump holes are made for the stumps. Home teams on non-turf wickets shall be responsible for ensuring that the amount of soil in the stump boxes is adequate to enable the proper construction of the stumps. Home teams at games played on non-turf wickets shall provide a broom to allow the pitch to be swept. Non turf wickets may be swept as often as deemed necessary by the umpire, especially when considering the safety of players. A broom shall not be retained on the ground, except at the request of the umpire.

10. PEEL CRICKET ASSOCIATION CODE OF CONDUCT

(a) Every player in Peel Cricket Association matches shall wear proper cricket attire which is: long predominantly white or cream trousers, white or cream long or short sleeved shirt with collar (subject to By-Law 7(p),(q), white or cream jumper (with or without current club colours), white cricket spikes or shoes, white hat or current club hat or cap, no PCA cap is excepted , white , Club,(preferred) or any coloured protective head gear. Any players aged 16 years or younger may wear white shorts.

(b) All Players participating in a match on a turf wicket must be wearing spiked cricket shoes. Spiked Cricket shoes are not permitted on synthetic wickets.

(c) Players must not assault or attempt to assault an umpire, another player or spectator. (d) Players must not abuse or dispute an umpire's decision, or react in an obviously provocative

or disapproving manner either towards an umpire, or decision, or generally, following an umpire's decision.

(e) Players must not use crude and/or abusive language, or engage in conduct detrimental to the spirit of the game.

(f) Players must not in any manner use "well known" crude or abusive hand signals. (g) Smoking on the field during a match shall not be permitted. (h) Consuming alcohol during a match is not permitted. (i) No player shall enter the field of play if under the influence of alcohol. (j) If in the course of a match a player acts contrary to this section 10 - Code of Conduct,

or otherwise conducts himself in a manner likely to bring discredit upon the game of cricket, then pursuant to law 42.18 of the Laws of Cricket, he shall be guilty of an offence and may be reported by the captains or umpires

The ICC Cricket Code of Conduct is a regulation regarding the conduct of players in the sport of cricket. Traditionally, cricket requires “gentlemanly” conduct from all players. The Code of Conduct is written and enforced by the International Cricket Council. Under the PCA By-Laws, players may be fined, banned for a number of matches, banned for a period of time including a number of years or even life. The PCA appoints a Protests & Disputes Board for each season and the P & D Board has the power to set penalties for offences. The following are the general categories of offences within the PCA and the applicable penalties: Level 1 - Caution / Reprimand / Suspended Sentence

Breach of the logo By-Law

Abuse of equipment, clothing or any part of the ground

Showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or by action

Using language that is obscene, offensive or insulting

Excessive appealing

Aggressive pointing towards the pavilion by a member of the fielding side upon the dismissal of a batsman

Public criticism of a match related incident or match official

In breach of Law 42.1 – Fair and unfair play - responsibility of captains (taken from The Laws Of Cricket Of The Marylebone Cricket Club)

Level 2 - 1 Match Suspension / Suspended Sentence

Repeat of any Level 1 offence within 12 months

Showing serious dissent at an umpires decision by word or action

Inappropriate and deliberate physical contact between players during play

Aggressively charging towards an umpire while appealing

Deliberate distraction or obstruction on the field

Throwing the cricket ball at a player, umpire or official in dangerous manner

Using language that is obscene, offensive, or of a seriously insulting nature to another player, umpire, referee, team official or spectator

Changing the condition of the ball in breach of Law 42.3 – The match ball - changing its condition (taken from The Laws Of Cricket Of The Marylebone Cricket Club

Level 3 – 2 or 3 Match Suspension / Suspended Sentence


Intimidation of an umpire or referee

Threat of assault on a player, official or spectator

Using language or gestures that offends sex, race, religion, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin

Any falsification of player information or match records. Level 4 - 6 Match Suspension / Rest of Season Suspension / 12 Months to Life Suspension or lost points


Threat of assault on an umpire or referee

Physical assault of another player, umpire, referee, official or spectator

Any act of violence during play

Using language or gestures that seriously offends sex, race, religion, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin

Any attempt to manipulate a match in regard to the result, bonus points or otherwise

Fines for all levels of offences are determined by the Protests & Disputes Board at their discretion. The Process for the reporting of an offence is as follows:

1. A Captain or Umpire shall report the offence and inform the offending player or the player’s captain of the report at the ground.

2. This report must be submitted to a member of the PCA Executive by Sunday 11:59AM. 3. The PCA Executive shall discuss the alleged incident, check the player’s history of offences

and determine the result of the report. 4. The PCA Executive shall inform both club presidents and the applicable umpire by 7:00PM

Sunday

5. The Reported Player or club may accept the result or may appeal the decision so long as the appeal is lodged With the PCA Executive by 7:00PM Monday.

11) UMPIRES AND PAYMENT OF UMPIRES

(a) Umpires shall before 11:59PM Sunday following the conclusion of each match, lodge with the secretary of the PCA a report containing the following particulars:

The time of the commencement of play and the drawing of stumps and the cause of any variations between the times recorded and the times prescribed by these by-laws.

Any infringement of these by-laws committed by any club or player in the match.

Any other remarks or observations the umpire may think fit to report. (b) In matters regarding the adjudication of the Laws of Cricket and these by-laws, the umpire’s

decision shall be final and there shall be no appeal. An Executive Member of any Club that is unsatisfied with an umpire’s performance may lodge a complaint in writing to the Management Committee before 6:00pm Monday following of the completion of the match in which the alleged unsatisfactory umpiring took place. The Management Committee will refer the matter to the umpire’s advisor and take whatever action it considers appropriate.

(c) If no umpires are available in qualifying matches, the team that is batting shall provide two umpires provided they are players in that match. However, if both captains agree, a non-player may be appointed by them to umpire throughout the duration of the match.

(d) If only one PCA appointed umpire is present at the time appointed for the commencement or resumption of play, the captains may by mutual consent, appoint another umpire to fill the vacancy. Failing such mutual consent, the PCA appointed umpire may appoint any other person to act as umpire with him for the match. If this is not possible the batting side is to supply a square leg umpire for the duration of their innings.

(e) Where an official umpire is appointed by the Peel Cricket Association and carries out his duties, each club shall be responsible for a fee fixed annually per umpire per afternoon paid prior to the commencement of play. No umpire shall be entitled to payment unless they are an official umpire of the Peel Cricket Association.

(f) Players from neutral clubs who make themselves available and are scheduled to umpire shall be considered to be official umpires of the Peel Cricket Association.

(g) All umpires shall be appointed by the Peel Cricket Association for all finals matches. The Peel Cricket Association shall meet all umpire payments for the grand final.

(h) A player or non-PCA umpire must wear an approved PCA Umpire vest. (i) Any player, or other person acting as a non-official umpire, whether at the bowlers end or

square leg, shall for the purposes of that match be recognised as, and have the authority of an official Peel Cricket Association umpire.

(j) The captain of an opposing side may request that a player or non-PCA umpire be replaced at any time given reasonable grounds.

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