NCJCA KNOCKOUT COMPETITION RULES 2010 (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 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.

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

o        Special rules for U11s

·         10 per side, batting as 5 pairs for 4 overs per pair. Hence 20 overs per innings.

·         Runs begin at 200, with 4 runs lost for each wicket.

·         Batsmen swap ends when a wicket falls, unless the end of an over.

·         Wides count as TWO extra runs. An extra ball is not added, unless it is the last over of the innings.

·         No-balls count as one extra run, and an extra ball is added.

·         The LBW rule will not apply as a means of dismissal

·         In the case of a tie in ‘net’ score, the winner is the side scoring the most runs.

·         Pitch length: 20 yards.               4.75 oz. Ball (as U13)     Small stumps, if available.

  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 organiser of the winning team (or home team if no result), must inform the Knockout Results Secretary (Colin Day 01606 48886, email: colin.day@mexichem.com) within five days of the match being played, to report the result.

If the Results Secretary has not been informed by a week after closure date, NEITHER team will go through.