CHHC Summer Cricket League

UPDATE (New Rules):

1) One over will be deducted from a team's alloted 20 overs for every number of 5 minutes segments or part of five minutes segments thereof that a team is late e.g. if a team is 12 minutes late then 3 overs will be deducted. The opposing team will bat their full complement of 20 overs.
If both teams are late then the number of overs for both teams will be reduced using the same formula - i.e. the game will then be less than 20 overs.

2) Winning Captains to send in score sheets by the first Wednesday after the game.

League Rules:

All members of the respective teams are expected to adhere to the rules and guidelines defined by the league’s management. These rules and guideline will be reviewed as required and may be amended to meet the needs of the league and its members.

1. All Team Captains, Vice Captains and Managers will be responsible for the actions of their players while involved in all league activities.
2. All players must respect the decisions of the umpires assigned to the game. Umpires’ decisions are final.
3. Each team must have a minimum of 13 registered players.
4. The following point system will be used: Win – 2 pts, Draw – 1 pts, Loss – 0 pts.
5. If a team is 30 minutes late for a scheduled match then the game is forfeit and the team that is present at the time gains 2 pts. If both teams are absent then the game is tied.
6. A team must have 8 players to begin playing the game. If a team does not have enough players the game will be played with the players. Hence if a team only brings 8 people then the game can continue with an 8 vs. 11 game.
7. A scorer must be appointed from both teams that will keep a track of the score at all time throughout the game. In the case of any disagreement the umpire must be consulted immediately.
8. All players will face disciplinary action (to be defined) in the event of non-adherence to umpires’ decisions.
9. All players must interact with all members during leagues actives with integrity, responsibility and respect.
10. Teams may be penalized for infractions in meeting schedules and violations of league guidelines.
11. Individual players may be penalized for infraction of league and games rules and regulations.
12. Players will be expected to wear must wear leagues specified uniforms for all games.
13. Once a team is registered and the fees are paid, teams are not allowed to abandon the league and no refunds will be made available.
14. In the event that teams are equal on points, precedence will be given to the team with the higher net run rate.
15. Players are not allowed to consume any alcohol or illicit drugs before or during the game.

Cricket Format Rules

All members of the respective teams are expected to adhere to the rules and guidelines defined by the league’s management. These rules and guideline will be reviewed as required and may be amended to meet the needs of the league and its members.

1. Games are in a 20-20 over format with 11 players a side.
2. All bowling must be overhand (underhand/ throwing of the ball is not allowed).
3. All normal cricketing rules apply except for Leg Before Wicket. In the interest of less controversy LBW will not be in effect.
4. The maximum number of overs per bowler is 4 overs with only one bouncer per over. A bouncer is considered to be any ball that simply goes over the batter’s shoulder.
5. Two umpires must be picked from opposing teams by each captain before the game begins. There will be a main umpire and a square leg umpire who will rotate after each over.
6. All balls down the leg side are to be considered wide
7. Runs can be taken on wides/ leg byes/ byes/ no balls (in which the extra must be added to the runs taken).
8. A batsman that is retired hurt can come back later on (dependent on the decision of the team captain).
9. A dead ball is any ball that bounces twice before the batting crease or any ball that rolls on the ground after pitching.
10. Runners for injured players must be approved by both team captains.
11. Pitch length: 22 yards – agreed upon by both team captains
12. Bowling/ Batting Creases: 4 ft. from wicket to crease – agreed upon by both team captains
13. Wide Lines: 2½ ft. – agreed upon by both team captains


	CHHC Summer 2008 Cricket Tournament (overhand)
	UPDATE (New Rules): 1) One over will be deducted from a team's alloted 20 overs for every number of 5 minutes segments or part of five minutes segments thereof that a team is late e.g. if a team is 12 minutes late then 3 overs will be deducted. The opposing team will bat their full complement of 20 overs. If both teams are late then the number of overs for both teams will be reduced using the same formula - i.e. the game will then be less than 20 overs. 2) Winning Captains to send in score sheets by the first Wednesday after the game. League Rules: All members of the respective teams are expected to adhere to the rules and guidelines defined by the league’s management. These rules and guideline will be reviewed as required and may be amended to meet the needs of the league and its members. 1. All Team Captains, Vice Captains and Managers will be responsible for the actions of their players while involved in all league activities. 2. All players must respect the decisions of the umpires assigned to the game. Umpires’ decisions are final. 3. Each team must have a minimum of 13 registered players. 4. The following point system will be used: Win – 2 pts, Draw – 1 pts, Loss – 0 pts. 5. If a team is 30 minutes late for a scheduled match then the game is forfeit and the team that is present at the time gains 2 pts. If both teams are absent then the game is tied. 6. A team must have 8 players to begin playing the game. If a team does not have enough players the game will be played with the players. Hence if a team only brings 8 people then the game can continue with an 8 vs. 11 game. 7. A scorer must be appointed from both teams that will keep a track of the score at all time throughout the game. In the case of any disagreement the umpire must be consulted immediately. 8. All players will face disciplinary action (to be defined) in the event of non-adherence to umpires’ decisions. 9. All players must interact with all members during leagues actives with integrity, responsibility and respect. 10. Teams may be penalized for infractions in meeting schedules and violations of league guidelines. 11. Individual players may be penalized for infraction of league and games rules and regulations. 12. Players will be expected to wear must wear leagues specified uniforms for all games. 13. Once a team is registered and the fees are paid, teams are not allowed to abandon the league and no refunds will be made available. 14. In the event that teams are equal on points, precedence will be given to the team with the higher net run rate. 15. Players are not allowed to consume any alcohol or illicit drugs before or during the game. Cricket Format Rules All members of the respective teams are expected to adhere to the rules and guidelines defined by the league’s management. These rules and guideline will be reviewed as required and may be amended to meet the needs of the league and its members. 1. Games are in a 20-20 over format with 11 players a side. 2. All bowling must be overhand (underhand/ throwing of the ball is not allowed). 3. All normal cricketing rules apply except for Leg Before Wicket. In the interest of less controversy LBW will not be in effect. 4. The maximum number of overs per bowler is 4 overs with only one bouncer per over. A bouncer is considered to be any ball that simply goes over the batter’s shoulder. 5. Two umpires must be picked from opposing teams by each captain before the game begins. There will be a main umpire and a square leg umpire who will rotate after each over. 6. All balls down the leg side are to be considered wide 7. Runs can be taken on wides/ leg byes/ byes/ no balls (in which the extra must be added to the runs taken). 8. A batsman that is retired hurt can come back later on (dependent on the decision of the team captain). 9. A dead ball is any ball that bounces twice before the batting crease or any ball that rolls on the ground after pitching. 10. Runners for injured players must be approved by both team captains. 11. Pitch length: 22 yards – agreed upon by both team captains 12. Bowling/ Batting Creases: 4 ft. from wicket to crease – agreed upon by both team captains 13. Wide Lines: 2½ ft. – agreed upon by both team captains
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