WARRAGUL & DISTRICT CRCKET ASSOCIATION
BY-LAWS 2011/12
1) REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS
a) It is the responsibility of the club to establish the eligibility or otherwise of a player before they
participate in their first match.
b) To be eligible to participate in matches organised by the WDCA a player must be registered on
the approved WDCA Internet scoring/registration media outlet by the end of the day on which
they first play.
c) When a player registers with a club that registration will remain current and binding until they are
legitimately cleared to play for another club or they do not play with that club for two complete
seasons.
d) Registration with the WDCA will be rejected if one or more of the following apply:
i) A player seeks registration after December 31st, having already played in another Association
during that season and has not significantly changed their residential address.
ii) A player is banned from playing in another Association for any reason.
iii) A player who commences the current season in the WDCA, then plays in another Association
within Region 7, then seeks to return to the WDCA. (This does not apply to a player who
plays VCA Premier of Sub-District cricket. However they must return to the WDCA and be
properly registered by December 31)
iv) When the WDCA Executive deems that a particular registration should be rejected for any
reason.
e) A club allowing a player who is not registered with the WDCA to play in a match will receive a
fine of up to $100 and/or loss of all points (match, bonus and percentage) in that grade in that
round.
2) TRANSFER OF PLAYERS BETWEEN WDCA CLUBS
a) All players’ clearances within the WDCA shall be submitted using
Internet scoring/registration media outlet.
the approved WDCA
b) A written clearance application must also be submitted to the registrar/recorder. The association
can over turn any clearance if the written application has not been received by the
register/recorder with in 14 days after clearance application date on website.
c) Internal WDCA Clearance applications will only be accepted by the WDCA from the 1st of July
until the 16th of December each season.
d) The applicant’s current club must deal with a clearance application within fourteen days of the date
the application was submitted. Failure to do so will result in the player being automatically cleared
by the WDCA.
e) Where a player’s current club rejects a clearance application, the player may reapply. If the current
club rejects the application again, the player may appeal in writing to the secretary of the WDCA.
The WDCA appointed Tribunal would then make a ruling as to whether the clearance shall be
granted.
Financial, clothing and club money (Raffles) are the only valued reason to refuse clearance,
note Bar tabs are not an excuse to refuse
f) A list of non-financial players is to be forwarded by each member club to the WDCA secretary by
the 31st of (August) each year. The association shall not clear any players appearing on this list
until the outstanding debt is paid to the club.
g) The list of players from 2-f) must also be submitted to the Region 7 Secretary by September 1
every year,
3) TRANSFER OF PLAYERS BETWEEN REGION 7 CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS AND
DISTRICT CRICKET CLUBS
a) All player clearance applications within Region 7 shall commence on July 1 st and cease on
December 31st.
b) Clearances are required for all players who wish to transfer from one Association Club to another
Association Club within Region 7 when that player has played in a Region 7 Association in the
previous or current season.
c) The Secretary of the Association, which registers such player, is required to bring the player’s
name to the attention of the secretary of his previous Association so that a check on the player’s
financial status can be determined.
d) A financial player shall be automatically cleared to play with that player’s Club of choice in a new
Association unless it is proven that such player has a legal contract to play with the previous Club.
e) Financial Status
A player shall be deemed to be financial if;
i. The membership fee and other legitimate subscriptions due in any given season
have been paid.
ii. Raffle ticket money collected on behalf of the Club in any given season has been
paid to the Club.
iii. Payment for Club apparel provided by a Club in any given season has been made.
f) For a player to be deemed non financial from a previous season, the player’s name must appear on
the list of that Club’s non financial members. For the list to be valid, it must state the nature of the
debt and be registered with that Club’s Association secretary by September 1st in any given year.
i. Players whose names do not appear on such list will be deemed to be financial.
ii. A non financial person must pay all outstanding debts before the player can be
cleared and registered to play for a new club in a different Association.
Where a dispute arises under any of the above, a) to g), the matter shall be referred to the
VCCL – Region 7 Member Protection Officer.
g) A fine of $400 will be imposed on those Associations who do not comply with the Region 7
procedures in relation to player clearances within Region 7.
h) A person who changes their abode is exempt from rule a) that governs clearance deadlines.
i) Region 7 Clearance form
Player transfer letter for use in Region.
Attention; (Name As appropriate) Association Secretary
(Players name) who last played cricket with the (previous club name) cricket club in season (as
appropriate) has applied to join the (new club name) cricket club. Could you please confirm that the
player concerned is financial at his old club, has no legal obligation to play at his old club and is not
currently under suspension with the club or your Association?
Thank you
(Gaining) Association Secretary
CC: Region Secretary
j) Premier Cricket Players
Players may be granted permission to play with a Premier Club’s first, second, third or fourth XI
on a trial basis for a maximum of six playing days in one season only and maintain their status as a
Regional player.
Where a player plays more than six days in a season, the player concerned must produce a
statement from the Premier Club to the affect that he is no longer a required player by that club
before he can reregister with an Association within Region 7 in that season.
Note: Law j) does not pertain to players deemed to be under 18.
That is, an under 18 person is eligible to play for his “Club and Association of Origin” on an
availability basis without reference to the above law at any time.
4) SENIOR PERMITS
a) A permit may be granted to a player who requests in writing to play with another club when:
b) They wish to play Division 1 whilst currently playing with a club that does not have a Division 1
team. Unless formally cleared this player is ineligible to play finals.
c) HARDSHIP RULE –
i) If a club has a shortage of players a permit maybe permitted for a player to play for
another club in their lowest grade even after the close of clearances, player’s ability will
be taken into account.
ii) PROCESS, apply through WDCA Secretary or appointed officer, the club in which
player is registered too has the final say.
iii) This player will not be able to play in any other grade bar the lowest team of the club he
is being permitted too
iv) All games he has played under permit will not count as games played for either club
towards qualifications
v) The Club with shortage of players MUST prove to the WDCA that they have exhausted
all avenue, this rule is designed to give 2 teams a game of cricket
vi) In the event of death, serious accident/injury during a round of cricket a club can apply
for a substitute player through the WDCA Executive, a comparable replacement player
will be submitted to WDCA for approval
5) GRADING OF TEAMS
a) Clubs team nominations will be allocated to divisions by the discretion of WDCA Executive
each year, all clubs have the right to field at least one team in the top two Divisions, in the
event of a club wishing not to field a team in the top two divisions they must apply to the
WDCA Executive for an exemption on grounds of hardship;
b) Teams shall be promoted to the next highest division if it wins the grand final per rule 5 c). Should
there already be a team from that club in that division, and this club chooses to stay down, the
right to promotion shall pass to the club who finished on top of the ladder at the end of the home
and away season. Should that be the same team that won the grand final then there shall be no
promotion from that division unless the WDCA Executive sees fit to do so.
c) The team finishing on the bottom of the ladder shall be relegated to the next lowest division per
Rule 5 d.
d) The promotion and relegation of teams shall only apply between Divisions 1 & 2; and 3 & 4.
Promotion or relegation between any other divisions shall be at the discretion of the WDCA
Executive.
e) The WDCA Executive may at any time waive promotion and/or relegation for the good order of
the WDCA.
f)
Where a club has excess teams entered per WDCA divisions; the WDCA Executive
preferred option is to place them in the lowest division.
g) Clubs may field more then one team in a higher division; however qualification rule 17d
must strictly be adhered too as set out by the WDCA, final say remains with the WDCA
Executive.
6) GROUNDS
a) All clubs must ensure that their home grounds are booked for the whole of the season (October to
March), including semi-finals and grand-finals. Where a ground is unavailable at any time during
the season, the WDCA secretary must be informed at the earliest possible date.
b) All matches are to be played on a type of pitch approved by the WDCA Executive and clubs shall
improve their standard of ground and/or pitch when directed to do so.
c) Pitches on all grounds must be uncovered no later than two weeks prior to the season’s first
scheduled day of play.
d) Boundary markings where obstacles come into play (3 metre rule)
i) All grounds that have fencing must have boundary line marked 3 metres inside fencing,
ii) Objects eg Goal/behind posts, coaches boxes, Roller must not be any closer then 3 metres
from boundary line
iii) Grounds with steep banking or declines must a marked boundary line 3 metres in from
these occurrences
iv) Boundary lines can be marked by a painted line or plastic cones, no pegs are to be used
at any time if no painted line is used with cones then the boundary is a direct straight line
from cone to cone
e) A broom, squeegee, and sawdust must be provided by the home clubs. Umpires may request the
use of any of the above at any time. Batsmen may request the use of any of the above at reasonable
intervals.
f) A first aid kit must be supplied by the home club.
7) TURF WICKETS
a. Rolling of Turf Wickets: No rolling of a turf wicket will be allowed during the course of the
day’s play, except for not more than seven (7) minutes during the ten (10) minute break for the
change of innings, if the side coming into bat so desire.
b. The use of covers prior to a match: It is the responsibility of the home team to lay the covers by
dusk on the day preceding the match unless threat of wet weather then Thursday night wicket
should be covered. The use of underlay material shall be optional but its use shall be the same
period prior to each day. At all other times the “curator” shall be permitted to use the covers at his
discretion to obtain the best possible conditions for play on match day. The WDCA Executive
Committee shall have the power to waiver these provisions and instruct the clubs, shall not be laid
on any specific day.
c. Removal of covers on match day: In good conditions the covers shall be removed no later than
8:30am. Otherwise, removal shall be at the discretion of the “curator” having regard for
prevailing weather conditions and maybe relayed if necessary.
d. Umpires control of covers: The umpires shall assume control thirty (30) minutes prior to the
scheduled start of each days play and make all decisions regarding the use of covers until the end
of the day.
e. Labour for laying and removal of covers: Until the scheduled starting time the home club shall
provide any labour required for the laying or removal of the covers. After that time, both sides
shall assist with the laying and removal of the covers as directed by the umpires.
f. Balls: Four piece balls MUST be used on all turf wickets for cricket in the WDCA
8) PROGRAM OF MATCHES
a) The season shall commence on the first Saturday in October, and shall conclude at the completion
of the grand-final, which shall be held no later than the last Sunday in March.
b) Matches will be scheduled in divisions 1 to 4 consisting of 8 teams, the lowest division, may have
any number of teams as decided by the WDCA Executive; the Executive may increase divisions
at its discretion per season.
c) The Executive shall schedule all matches in all grades and no club can alter these arrangements
unless a request has been approved by the Executive. Where a club wishes to seek approval to alter
the scheduled date, time or venue of a match the request must be made in writing to the Secretary
of the WDCA prior to the Executive meeting preceding the match in which the alteration is
proposed.
d) Where it is deemed there are exceptional circumstances, the WDCA Executive may waive the
above requirement.
9) RECORDING OF RESULTS
a) The WDCA shall use the approved WDCA Internet scoring/registration media outlet.
b) As the official recording system for results of all matches. The following timeline shall be adhered
to for all data entry on the system:
c) A minimum of 11 players must be entered in each team by 9.00 am on the first morning of each
match. Any change to the team entered on the approved WDCA Internet scoring/registration
media outlet must be made within 3 hours of the scheduled completion of the first days play;
d) The home club must enter the match score and result (where applicable) within 2 hours of the
scheduled completion of that days play;
e) The away club must either confirm or dispute the result entered by the home club by 11.00 am on
the day following the completion of that match;
f) Clubs must enter complete player scores by 11.00 am on the day following the completion of each
days play.
g) Failure to comply with any of the deadlines above, without a satisfactory reason, shall incur a $15
fine for each breach.
10) POINTS AND LADDER POSITIONING
a) Ladder positioning shall be determined by the highest amount of match points and percentage in
that order.
b) Match Points
Match points shall be awarded according to the following table:
Seniors Outright win on first innings
points
Juniors Outright win on first innings
points
Outright win if first innings is a tie
First innings win
Outright win if behind on first innings
Any subsequent scheduled bye
Outright tie
Final innings lead if subsequently beaten
outright
10 points
6 points
8 points
6 points
6 points
6 points
5 points
4 points
Drawn or abandoned match
3 points
First innings tie
3 points
Outright loss after first innings tie
2 points
First scheduled bye
0 points
c) Percentage
i) Percentage shall be calculated by the following formula:
Runs Scored
Runs Conceded
Divided By
Wickets Lost
Wickets Taken
ii) If a team declares or has its innings compulsorily closed, it shall be deemed to have lost the
number of wickets, which have actually fallen.
iii) If a forfeit occurs where no play has taken place, then the forfeiting team is deemed to have
lost 10 wickets for no runs scored.
iv) If a forfeit occurs during the second innings of forfeiting team-batting innings then all 10
wickets will be deemed to have been lost.
v) If a forfeit occurs in a partly completed match, the Executive shall determine the percentage.
11) FORFEITS
a) Any club which is unable to participate in a match must advise both the opposing club and the
WDCA secretary before 9.00 am on the day of the match.
b) A side which has less than seven players in attendance and available to participate 30 minutes after
the scheduled commencement time of the match shall forfeit that match.
c) Should late arrivals delay the start of a match, the team deficient in numbers will incur a penalty of
one run per minute after the scheduled starting time.
d) The team whose player deficiency necessitates a delayed start by ten minutes or more shall forfeit
their right of involvement in the coin toss and the opposing side shall decide to bat or bowl.
e) Where a club must forfeit a match, it must forfeit their lowest grade. Should this not be the case,
any lower grade teams will be deemed to have forfeited also.
12) EXTREME WEATHER- SENIORS
a) Wet Weather
i) The “Extreme Weather Committee” shall be responsible for the decision to cancel a complete
round of cricket.
ii) A representative of the “Extreme Weather Committee” shall contact the secretary of the
WDCA before 10.30 am to inform them that the days play has been cancelled.
iii) The secretary shall cause notification of the cancellation to be posted on the WDCA website
before 11.00 am and contact local Radio Station, number to be confirmed before every
season.
b) Hot Weather
i) The “Extreme Weather Committee” shall be responsible for the decision to cancel a complete
round of cricket.
ii) The members of the “Extreme Weather Committee” shall check Melbourne and surrounding
temperatures on the Bureau of Meteorology website, RAAF Base Sale and the local
temperatures through the Weather Watch link on WDCA website.
iii) After attaining 3 readings add together and then divide by 3 to obtain average Temp
iv) In the event of the forecast for that day’s temperature exceeding 38 degrees Celsius a member
from the “Extreme Weather Committee” shall contact the WDCA Secretary to inform them
what the average is and cancel the appropriate divisions that the days play has been
cancelled.
v) The secretary shall cause notification of the cancellation to be posted on the WDCA website
before 11.00 am. and contact local Radio Station, number to be confirmed before every
season.
13) EXTREME WEATHER- JUNIORS
c) Wet Weather
i) The “Extreme Weather Committee” shall be responsible for the decision to cancel a complete
round of cricket.
ii) A representative of the “Extreme Weather Committee” shall contact the junior secretary of the
WDCA before 7:45 am, at the latest to inform them that the day’s play has been cancelled. If a
decision on the juniors can be made by 9:00 pm the evening prior to the match than an earlier
cancellation of the day’s play may take effect.
iii) The secretary shall cause notification of the cancellation to be posted on the WDCA website
before 8.00 am.
d) Hot Weather
i) The “Extreme Weather Committee” shall be responsible for the decision to cancel a complete
round of cricket.
ii) The members of the “Extreme Weather Committee” shall check Melbourne and surrounding
temperatures on the Bureau of Meteorology website and also check local temperatures through
the Weather Watch link on WDCA website.
iii) In the event of the forecast for that day’s morning temperature exceeding 38 degrees Celsius a
member from the “Extreme Weather Committee” shall contact the WDCA Junior Secretary by
7:45am to inform them that the days play has been cancelled. If a decision on the juniors can
be made by 9:00 pm the evening prior to the match than an earlier cancellation of the days
play may take effect.
iv) The secretary shall cause notification of the cancellation to be posted on the WDCA website
before 8.00 am.
14) PLAYER MOVEMENT BETWEEN GRADES
a) A player may only drop down one (1) grade within his club between consecutive home and away
matches. NOTE; where the WDCA abandons a entire round of cricket that Round will not
count as round played eg, Round 6 played Round 7 abandoned then Round 6 & 8 become
consecutive rounds.
b) When a club has a bye in any grade other than its lowest grade, a maximum of two (2) players
who played in the previous round in that grade may play in the following round with a lower
graded team, forfeit games count as a game played when this occurs the club forfeited to must
enter a selected side, the score recorder will then lock game.
c) This rule shall not apply to a junior player who has participated in a match under the Junior
Substitute Rule (Two Day Match Playing Conditions - Rule 7 & 8)
d) This rule shall not apply to a player who did not play in the previous round, however clubs with
more then 3 graded teams this player can still only drop back one grade at a time eg, Played
Div 2 round 6, missed round 7, then Round 8 he can play in either Div 3 or 4 but not Div 5.
e) The WDCA Executive has the right to regrade any player, whose ability they feel is playing
cricket is an inappropriate grade of cricket, age and fitness will be taken into account this
rule will apply to clubs lower grades.
15) OVER LIMITS FOR UNDERAGE BOWLERS OF MEDIUM AND FAST PACE
a) Bowlers of medium pace or faster, as determined by the umpire, are broadly defined as those for
whom the wicket keeper would normally stand back or any bowler who is not considered to be a
spinner.
b) A player’s age shall be determined as that at September 1 preceding that season and the appropriate
bowling limitations shall apply to that player for the entire season regardless of the age group or
level of competition being played.
c) Bowlers shall be limited to a maximum of consecutive overs in any one spell and to a maximum
daily quota as follows:
Age Group (Consecutive Overs)
Age Group (Daily Quota)
A Under 19
8
Under 19
20
B Under 17
6
Under 17
16
C Under 14 & 16
6
If Bowled in morning
Maximum Seniors
12
D Under 14 & 16
6
Only if not Bowled
Maximum Seniors
16
Note in regards to C & D.
C is calculated if player has bowled 4 or more overs in the morning;
D is if the bowler has not bowled more then 4 overs that morning
d) A part of an over bowled under the provisions of Law 22.8 shall be treated as one full over in the
limit for that underage bowler.
e) Break Between Spells:
i) The break between spells shall be a minimum of 60 minutes in a match of two or more days
and 30 minutes in a match of one day, including scheduled intervals and any unscheduled
breaks in play.
ii) A bowler who has bowled a spell of less than the maximum spell permitted (for their age as
defined in 16.c) may resume bowling prior to the completion of the necessary break but this
shall be considered an extension of the same spell and the maximum spell limit for that age of
player shall still apply. Following the completion of the extended spell, the normal break
between spells as in 13.e.i shall apply with the break within the spell to be disregarded.
iii) If a change of innings occurs, and a bowler commences bowling in the new innings within 60
minutes of bowling in the previous innings, this shall be considered an extension of the same
spell and the maximum spell limit and daily limits for that age of player shall still apply.
iv) If any break in play or the end of a day's play results in an over not being completed then that
part of the over bowled after the break shall constitute one over for the purposes of calculating
the bowler's spell and daily limit. If this over is completed at the start of a new day the over
shall be considered the first over of a new spell for that bowler and the first over of the new
daily limit.
f) Change of Bowling Type
i) If a bowler begins with medium pace or faster and changes to slow bowling during a day's
play that bowler remains subject to the playing condition throughout the day.
ii) If a bowler begins with slow bowling and changes to medium pace or faster the playing
condition applies from the time of the change, and any overs bowled prior to the change shall
not be taken into account in either the current spell or the daily limit.
g) Notification of Age
i) Captains must notify the Umpires on the team sheet for the match those players to whom this
playing condition applies and the ages of such players.
ii) All U14 and U16 players MUST bring along WDCA playing slip signed and dated by Under
age Coach/Manager or grade captain stating how many over’s that player has bowled in the
juniors that morning. Failure to do so will result in player being unable to bowl medium or fast
bowling.
iii) If a player has handed in false documentation the under age player/s regardless of the
competition level a penalty shall be determined by the WDCA Executive Committee.
h) Responsibility of Captains and Umpires
i) It is the responsibility of the Captains and Umpires to ensure that this playing condition is
upheld.
ii) Where Umpires become aware of breaches of this playing condition they are to direct the
Captain to take the bowler off forthwith and if an over is in progress another bowler is to
complete the over. That bowler must not have bowled the previous over, and shall not bowl
the subsequent over.
iii) Should a dispute or uncertainty regarding the application of this playing condition occurs
during play the Umpires/Captains shall make the final decision on its application based on
information available from the Scorers or other sources.
i)
Penalties for bowling in excess of the number of overs permitted per spell or for daily
limits by under age players regardless of the competition grade/division shall be determined by the
WDCA Executive Committee
16) CLOTHING REGULATIONS
a) Playing Shirts
Shall be collared, either standard or polo style, and shall be plain white/cream, save that coloured
piping shall be permitted subject to the following restrictions:
i) Piping is restricted to 0.5cm in width.
ii) Only one colour of piping is permitted on any shirt.
iii) Piping is restricted to the edge of the collar, shirt seams and cuffs.
iv) The collar may be of a plain colour other than white/cream.
b) Sweaters
Shall be plain white/cream save that coloured piping and stripes are permitted subject to the
following restrictions:
i) Piping is restricted to the 0.5cm in width
ii) Only one colour of piping is permitted on any sweater
iii) Piping is restricted to the sweater arms
iv) Stripes in team colours are permitted to be carried around the wrist cuffs, waist and neck
(traditional v-shape)
c) Trousers
Shall be plain white/cream save that coloured piping and trim are permitted subject to the
following restrictions:
i) Piping is restricted to the 0.5cm in width
ii) Only one colour of piping is permitted on any pair of trousers
iii) Piping is restricted to the edge of the pockets and the outside seam of the leg of the trousers
iv) The inside of the pocket may be of a plain colour other than white/cream
d) Shoes and Boots
Shall have a predominantly white upper, tongue and laces. Spikes may only be worn when a
match is being played on a turf wicket.
e) Socks
Shall be white, cream or light grey.
f) Coloured Shirts
Players are permitted to wear coloured shirts in one-day games provided that:
i) Such shirts are collared, either standard or polo style;
ii) All players in a team must be similarly attired (“one-in, all-in”).
iii) Mixtures of traditional and coloured shirts within a team are not permitted, and all team shirts
must be identical in colour and style. All other clothing & footwear must be standard cricket
white/cream. This includes jumpers/sweaters worn over coloured shirts.
Any player not conforming to the requirements of this rule shall be denied participation in the
match by the umpires.
g) Logos
The following logos are permitted on players’ upper clothing only:
i) Club logo;
ii) WDCA logo and/or WDCA sponsor logo;
iii) Club’s sponsor/s logo, Provided always that any logo conforms to the regulations relating to
size and positioning of logos. More then one logo can go on all positions providing that they
do not exceed sizes provided below.
h) Size and Positioning of Logos
Logos may be displayed on playing shirts in the following positions and dimensions:
i) Club Logo may be displayed in the centre just below the v on Jumpers
ii) Upper left chest - not exceeding 64.5cm² (10² inches)
iii) Upper right chest - not exceeding 64.5cm² (10² inches)
iv) Left sleeve - not exceeding 64.5cm² (10² inches)
v) Right sleeve - not exceeding 64.5cm² (10² inches)
vi) Back, Logo allowed (on coloured shirts only) – not exceeding 206.45cm² (32² inches)
i) Approval of Shirts and Logos
All coloured shirts, and any white shirts displaying logos other than the manufacturers, must be
approved by the WDCA Executive or its representative prior to being worn in any WDCA
match.
17. ELIGIBILITY FOR FINALS
a) Clubs that have an outstanding debt owed to the WDCA at the end of the home and away season
shall not be permitted to play in any finals match. The deadline for payment is 4.00pm on the
Monday following the completion of the second last home and away match. The next financial
club in order of ladder position will then compete in the finals. Any outstanding debts accumulated
after this date shall not affect a clubs ability to compete in finals.
b) To be eligible to play in any finals match, a player must have played a minimum of six days cricket
in the WDCA in that season. The player must have been named on the team sheet, and the team
sheet submitted to the registrar/recorder. Days of play that are cancelled by the WDCA do not
count towards eligibility for finals, nor does being named as twelfth man.
c) A player shall not be eligible to play in a finals match with a lower grade team unless he has played
the majority of his matches in that, or any other, lower grade during the relevant season. This shall
not apply if the club’s higher grade is also playing in a final on that day/s.
d) In the event of 2 teams from the same club in a Division, to be eligible to play finals, you must
have played 6 days for the “club” and more in the team playing Finals except if both teams
are in together. Rule 17 c) will still apply, eg In the event of same games played (6 each team),
player can only play finals if both teams are playing
18. ALLOCATION OF FINALS VENUES
a) All synthetic surface venues for senior finals shall be determined by the Executive.
b) All venues for junior finals shall be determined and allocated by the Junior Sub-Committee
however, no games shall be scheduled at a ground that is hosting a Division 1 Semi Final or
Grand Final.
c) The team finishing highest on the ladder, in each division, shall have first choice of the venues for
their division in semi finals and grand finals.eg. Semi –finals Division 1 highest placed will
select turf venue out of all turf venues, Division 1 second highest team out of remaining turf
venues, Division 2 highest placed team turf venue, Division 2 second highest placed team to
choose out of Synthetic venues determined by Executive. All other Divisions highest placed team
to choose from venues determined by Executive. Grand Final venues same system highest placed
team to choose venue for Grand Final for turf in Div 1 &2 all other venues synthetic.
19. SEMI FINALS
a) Semi-finals shall be contested by the teams finishing in the top four positions on the ladder in each
division, and will take the following format: first v fourth, second v third.
b) If a semi-final is tied, or a result is not reached, the team finishing higher on the ladder shall be
declared the winner.
c) Semi-finals shall be played under the same rules as two-day matches save for the following:
i) The hours of play may be extended until 6.30 pm on any days play as necessary to allow a
first innings result to be reached.
ii) Where a reserve day is allocated, it will be used to gain a first innings result, provided none
can be obtained on the initial two days play.
iii) A semi-final cannot become a one-day match if play is interrupted. It must continue under the
rules of two day matches
20. GRAND FINALS
a) The grand final shall be contested by the two winning teams from the semi finals.
b) The grand final shall be played under the same conditions as semi-finals, except reserve days may
be allocated until the last weekend of March and they shall be used to allow completion of the
stipulated overs for the match.
c) In the event of a first innings result not being obtained after the completion of the allotted reserve
days, the team that finished higher on the ladder at the end of the home and away season shall be
declared the winner.
21. SELECTION OF WDCA REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS & SQUADS
i) All clubs within the Warragul & District Cricket Association must supply a list of Under 18
and Under 16 players within the club that have the necessary ability to represent the
Association at representative level.
ii) Appointed Warragul & District Cricket Association selectors shall select the senior
representative squad. The team manager and coach of the Under 18’s & Under 16’s shall be
responsible for selecting their squads.
iii) Warragul & District Cricket Association Executive will appoint a Senior Manager and
Senior Captain, these two will then assemble a selection panel of 5 selectors the captain
will not be apart of the 5 man selection panel, however the (coach if applicable) captain
and manager will be responsible for any late changes
iv) Warragul & District Cricket Association Executive will appoint an Under 18 coach and
Manager. The Under 18 coach will liaison with the Senior selection panel when selecting
team
v) The Warragul & District Cricket Association Junior Sub committee will select a coach
and selection panel for the following Junior sides GCL Under 16, Country Week U15
and U14 teams.
vi) Clubs will be notified of a player’s selection (no later than the) Sunday prior to the upcoming
round of GCL. It is the responsibility of the player’s member club to notify a player of their
selection.
vii) The players club must notify the Team Manager and/or Coach of the player’s availability by
the Wednesday prior to the next GCL round.
viii) All clubs and players are reminded that players are expected to make themselves available
for GCL selection, and failure to do so or withdrawal from a selected team can be dealt with
by the association under the applicable guidelines.
22. AWARDS
a) Batting
i) In All Senior Divisions the batting average qualifications will be set at a minimum of 300
runs for 14 rounds and 250 for 12 rounds of cricket after the completion of the home and
away season, an aggregate award will be awarded in all grades, where a player wins both
a single trophy will be awarded.
b) Bowling
i) In All Senior Divisions the bowling average qualifications is set at a minimum of 25 wickets
for 14 rounds and 20 for 12 rounds of cricket after the completion of the home and away
season, an aggregate award will be awarded in all grades, where a player wins both a
single trophy will be awarded.
23. JUNIOR SUB-COMMITTEE
a) The Junior Delegates Committee is a Sub-Committee of the WDCA.
b) As a Sub-Committee of the WDCA the Junior Committee is required to submit a report at the next
general meeting of the WDCA Senior Executive.
c) The Junior Sub-Committee will hold its AGM in July each year.
d) All WDCA clubs will be required to have at least one member present at the AGM of the Junior
Sub-Committee.
e) The Junior Sub-Committee President, Secretary, two Vice Presidents’ and one further person shall
be appointed to the Junior Executive committee at the Junior Sub-Committee AGM.
f) All WDCA clubs, fielding junior teams, will be required to have at least one member in
attendance at all meetings of the Junior Sub-Committee.
g) All clubs will receive one vote at any meeting of the Junior Sub-Committee. The President,
Secretary, Vice Presidents and the executive member will be entitled to vote assuming they are
their club’s representatives at the meeting.
h) Should any club have more than one member present at any meeting of the Junior Sub-Committee
then only one of these members shall be entitled to vote.
i) The President shall be entitled to a casting vote should voting be tied and a decision required.
24. WICKET KEEPER PROTECTION
a) It is compulsory for all players under the age of 16 as at September 1 that season, to wear a full
face helmet or baseball catchers mask whilst wicket keeping up to the stumps.
25. FINES & PENALTIES
a) Late entry of scores and results onto the approved WDCA Internet scoring/registration media
outlet will incur per breach
$15
b) Late submission of any of the following when requested; team sheets/votes,/umpire’s reports and
ground reports will incur per breach
$15
c) Non attendance at Junior Sub-Committee meetings
$25
This will increase by $25 if further absentee occur per club
d) Non attendance at Special General Meetings and AGM’s
$80
e) Any breach of the player movement between grades By-Law
$50
This will increase by $50 if further breaches occur per club
f) Playing of an ineligible player
$100
g) Forfeit of match outside the guidelines
$100
h) A scheduled payment fee determined by the WDCA Executive will be charged to any club that
withdrawals a team from the competition.
i) Late payment of Affiliation Fees- Where payment of affiliation fees has not been made, the senior
teams for the club in question unless the club makes prior arrangements shall not be eligible to
compete for match points until the payment has been received by the association, and a fine of $50
will be considered by the WDCA Executive.
j) All fines incurred by clubs must be paid within 30 days of the date of invoice. Failure to meet this
deadline will result in all senior teams for the club in question becoming ineligible to receive
match points until payment has been received by the association.
26. SMOKING & ALCOHOL
a) Under no circumstances must any player or umpire smoke whilst on the cricket field and play will
cease until the offender stops smoking.
b) An intoxicated player must not be allowed to participate in any match. If a player is found guilty
of consuming alcohol while participating in any match his club shall be fined $100.00. Offending
players are to be reported to the WDCA Executive.
27. CONTACTING THE WDCA
a) Club and Association Officials may contact the WDCA in relation to any of the following;
clarification of rules or By-Laws, clarification of decisions made by the WDCA Executive, issues
arising with rules and By-Laws, issues arising with decisions made by the WDCA Executive,
issues in relation to the behaviour of a club or its players, queries in regards to directives or
information given to clubs by WDCA officials etc.
b) Only a club President, Secretary, Coaches or Captains may contact the WDCA directly in
relation to any of the above matters. A club Treasurer may contact the WDCA in regards to any
financial issues.
c) Any formal complaints or disputes made by phone must be followed up and submitted on a
document containing the club letterhead. General queries to the WDCA may be submitted in
writing via an e-mail message.
d) All contact made to the WDCA must be forwarded to the WDCA Secretary and any other WDCA
Official of which the information contained in the e-mail or letter is relevant to.
e) Correspondence from the WDCA back to the club shall be made in writing. Any further
correspondence between the WDCA and clubs should also be in writing.
f) Where there is a matter of urgency or written documentation is not required the WDCA and/or
club may make contact via telephone.
g) Any person who makes a query, complaint or dispute, who is not a club President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Coaches, Captains or WDCA Official, shall be directed to speak to their club
regarding the query, complaint or dispute. It will then be at the discretion of the club’s committee
and/or office bearers as to whether the club member’s query, complaint or dispute will be formally
lodged with the WDCA.
28 UMPIRES
a) Umpire fees are $120.00 a day per umpire and to be paid by clubs on all home and away
match days at Afternoon tea.
b) A fine of $100.00 will apply if a club fails to pay umpire/s on match day as per Rule 28a and
will be invoiced by WDCA Executive.
c) In the event of less then 20 overs’s of play. If this occurs Umpires are to receive half
payment fee {$60.00].
d) In the event of play being called of by the WDCA no schedule payment is made to umpires
e) Where an official WDCA Umpire has occasion to speak to a player regarding his behaviour,
but does not believe a report is warranted, he may administer a yellow card warning to the
player, player and captain will be notified immediately of card. Umpires should forward all
yellow card warnings on to the WDCA nominated official within 3 days of the event
occurring. If such named player receives a second yellow card within a 10 game period of
any season he will automatically miss the next available round match in whom play takes
place, if player is reported and suspended by the independent tribunal and he has received a
yellow card in that 10 game period he will automatically have his sentence increased by one
game
f) A WDCA Official will be nominated to be in charge of maintaining a spread sheet of
offending players, Umpire/s must officially contact WDCA Secretary within 3 days
29 PLAYERS & CLUB OFFICIALS
a) The WDCA Executive has the power to fine and/or deregister any WDCA player or WDCA Club
Official who either verbally or in writing makes offensive comments against the WDCA
Executive, any WDCA Executive member, WDCA Umpire, WDCA Extreme Weather Committee
or Opposition Player. This rule also includes electronic media such as Facebook & emails.
30 OVERSEAS PLAYERS
a) Each WDCA Club is allowed to have a maximum of 2 players deemed to be overseas players,
playing in any given round including finals in any given season. A club will be able to replace an
overseas player if they leave for any reason during the season. If this occurs the WDCA Recorder
must be informed prior to the new player playing, so there can be no misunderstanding who the
club’s 2 overseas players are for that season.
b) An overseas player is a person from any country other than Australia/New Zealand who does not
hold an Australian/New Zealand passport/birth certificate.
c) A player born in any country other than Australia/New Zealand is to be eligible as a local player if
they hold either of the following: student visa, permanent residency, long term work visa. Proof of
such documentation must be presented to the WDCA Recorder at their request or if such player
will become the 3rd non Australian/New Zealand at any club that will be playing in the same
round as 2 other overseas players.
d) Clubs are responsible for gaining approval from the WDCA Recorder of any player who may be
considered an overseas player.
e) The WDCA Executive has the power to fine & award a game’s result to the opposition team
where these rules have been breached.
f) Should a WDCA club wish to field more than the 2 overseas players in the same round they need
to apply to the WDCA recorder for a permit prior for approval for the player to be eligible to play.
The WDCA Executive has the right to refuse a permit for any such player.