NCJCA KNOCKOUT COMPETITION RULES 2011 (Under 15s, 13s, 11s)   

1. PLAYING RULES

1.1           Games to be of 20 overs per side.

1.2           Maximum of 4 overs per bowler.

1.3           No limitation on number of runs scored by any batsman.

1.4           U13s play on 21 yard pitch with 4.75 oz. ball.

1.5           The team scoring most runs will be the winner. In the case of a tie after 20 overs, the side losing least wickets will be the winner. Should this not decide the result, the team with highest score after 19 overs will be the winner (then 18,17 etc.).

1.6           In the case of inclement weather, the number of overs may be reduced by mutual agreement of the organisers.

1.7           Matches terminated prematurely by weather will be decided on run rate per over, provided that 10 overs have been completed in the second innings.

1.8           Players must play for one club only in each competition.

1.9           Normal NCJCA playing conditions apply for U11 competition only

2.  COMPLETION DATES

2.1           Matches MUST be completed on or before the following dates.

                                Preliminary round: 16^th May

                                1st. round              :   6^th June

                                2nd. round             :   27^th June

                                Semi‑final              :   25^th July

                The finals will be played in early September.

 2.2          The HOME organiser is responsible for making contact with his opposition organiser, at least three weeks before the above dates, to arrange a date to play. It is expected that it will normally possible to fix a mutually acceptable date, usually on a weekday evening. If agreed by both organisers, the match may be played on the ground of the club drawn away. If the AWAY organiser has not heard from his opposite number 3 weeks before date, he is advised to make contact.

                If either organiser is unable to contact the opponent, ring the Fixture Secretary. 

3.  NON COMPLETION OF MATCHES

3.1           If the match cannot be completed by the set date, although a date has been arranged, because of weather or pitch condition, the result will be decided by a 'toss of coin'.

3.2           If organisers are NOT able to arrange a date before completion date, either organiser should contact the Fixture Secretary as soon as possible. He (or the Chairman) will decide which team goes through, using the following principles:

‑ The HOME team will be awarded the match, if they have offered 3 dates with 3 weeks notice, all of which have  been rejected by the away team.

‑ The AWAY team will be awarded the match, if the HOME team have offered fewer than 3 dates, and the away team have bona fide reasons for rejecting any dates which have been offered.

3.3           Once a date has been agreed, any team defaulting will be deemed to have lost.

4.  REPORTING RESULTS

·          The home manager will be responsible for completing a result sheet for all cup matches

·          This will included the names of all players

·          The result of the game

·          Signature of both coaches or managers

·          The result sheet will be sent to the competition organiser, where possible via email, within 7 days of the expected completion date for each round  

·          Failure to sign and return a result sheet will result in a £10 fine for each instance and possible exclusion from the competition.

·          Away teams failing to sign or provide team names will also be fined and maybe excluded  

·          If the match has not been played for any reason by the completion date, the home club must contact the competition organiser with an explanation. The competition organiser may at his discretion extend the completion deadline, ask for a positive decision to be made by the toss of a coin or make a judgement on which side should progress.

·          For semi final and final games players will be expected to have played in two previous NCJCA cup rounds at the same age group

·          For semi final and finals competing clubs will send a list of players expected to take part, including the number of games played by each player in that years NCJCA competitions, to the competition organiser 7 days prior to the game.  The competition organiser will use this to ensure the competition rules are being followed.

·          Playing an ineligible player in any round of the competition could result in exclusion from the competition  

·          The competition organiser will use the result sheets to monitor compliance with the rules and be empowered to enforce any penalties

·          Clubs have the right to appeal any penalty to the Executive committee who will make a final judgement.

.CUP RESULTS SHEET