Twenty-Twenty Festival of Cricket

                                         SATURDAY 6^th DECEMBER

                                                                                 Semi-finals

                                                                                      Final

                                                 FRIDAY 5^th DECEMBER

                                          SATURDAY 6^th DECEMBER

Semi-finals

Final

The Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 2nd Edition 2003) and Premier Rules, except as varied hereunder, shall apply.

The matches will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to a maximum of 20 overs.

Teams may use thirteen players but only eleven players can bat and bowl. (In consideration of the nature of 20-20 Cricket, the provisions of Law 2.5 (Fielder absent or leaving the field) shall not apply to this competition).

Hours of play are to be 1 hour and fifteen minutes for team that bats first, any overs not bowled by end of time are lost to team batting second.  Team bowling second are to complete required overs in one hour fifteen minutes, with penalty of 10 runs per over for overs not completed in that time if umpire/s feels that un necessary time was wasted by fielding side.

Intervals between innings shall be of 10 minutes duration. No drinks intervals are permitted.

If no play is possible, or any of the matches are a tie or no result, a “bowl out” may take place (refer Rule 6 for details).

Five overs constitute a match.  Otherwise a bowl off is required.

White or orange four piece cricket balls will be used.  Make to be determined by the region.  Host club ground manager will supply balls on day. 

6.1           When there is no interruption after play has commenced and when both sides have had the opportunity of batting for the same agreed number of overs, the team scoring the higher number of runs shall be the winner.  A tie, is equal runs, irrespective of wickets lost, refer 6.2. A win is worth 2 points.

In the event of a tie or no result, if circumstances (outdoors or indoors) permit (Umpires shall decide) a ‘bowl-out’ will be contested to achieve a result: five players from each side will bowl over-arm two deliveries each at a wicket (conforming to Law 8) pitched at a distance of 22 yards with, if practicable, bowling, popping and return creases (conforming to Law 9).  The first bowler from Team A will bowl two deliveries, then the first bowler from Team B will bowl two deliveries, then the second bowler from Team A will bowl two deliveries, and so on.  The side that bowls down the wicket (as defined in Law 28.1) most times shall be the winner.  If the scores are equal, the same players will bowl one ball each alternately to achieve a result on a ‘sudden death’ basis, provided that the players of Team A and Team B both have the opportunity to bowl and equal number of balls.   If circumstances make a ‘bowl-out’ impossible (Umpires shall decide), the match shall be decided by the toss of a coin under the supervision of the Umpires.

The following shall also apply in respect of ‘bowl-outs’:

The same suitably acceptable ball (not a new one) will be used by both teams. If this ball becomes wet, it may be changed subject to the umpires’ approval.

If a bowler bowls a ‘no ball’ it will count as one of his two deliveries but will not count towards the score of the team, i.e. if a wicket is achieved, it will not count.

If the original match has started, the five cricketers to take part in the ‘bowl-out’ must be selected from the original 12 nominated players. If the match has not started, the five cricketers to take part in the ‘bowl-out’ can be any five eligible, registered players from that club.

Each side will appoint a wicket-keeper to stand behind the wicket but out of reach of the stumps.

To be determined based on entries.

6.3.3        The tie-breakers for teams finishing on equal points will be:

(a)           Most wins in Preliminary Matches.

(b)           When teams have both equal points and equal wins, the team with the higher net run rate in the Preliminary Matches will be placed in the higher position (see below).

(c)           If still equal, the team with the higher number of wickets taken per balls bowled in the Preliminary Matches in which results were achieved will be placed in the higher position.

(d)           In the event that teams cannot be separated by (a) to (c) above, this will be done by drawing lots.

A team’s net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average runs per over scored by that team, the average runs per over scored against that team.

In the event of a team being all out in less than its full quota of overs, the calculation of its net run rate shall be based on the full quota of overs to which it would have been entitled and not on the number of overs in which the team was dismissed.

Only those matches where results are achieved will count for the purpose of net run rate calculations. 

7.1           At the instant of delivery there shall not be more than five fieldsmen on the leg side.

7.2     For the first 5 overs (1-5) of each innings, only two fieldsmen, for the next 5 overs (6-10), only 3 fieldsmen, for the next 5 overs (11-15), only 4 fieldsmen and for the next 5 overs (16-20), only 5 fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field restriction circles.

Overs are to be bowled in 5-over blocks alternating between ends, i.e. Overs 1-5 are bowled from one end, then overs 6-10 are bowled from the other end, etc.  Each umpire remains at the bowler’s end for the 5 over block from that end.

At the end of each over, only the two batsmen change ends. Apart from the normal field position changes, the fieldsmen only change after each five over block.  At the end of each 5 over block, the umpires and batsmen remain at the same end.

The Captain of the batting side may not declare his innings closed at any time during the course of a match.

For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed only under the circumstance that apply for a no ball, even if the delivery for the free hit is called wide ball.

Field changes will only be permitted for free hit deliveries if a different batsman is on strike for the free hit delivery.

Law 31 will apply. The incoming batsman must be in position to take guard or for his partner to be ready to receive the next ball within 1 minute 30 seconds of the fall of the previous wicket.  The incoming batsman is expected to be ready near the boundary to make his way to the wicket immediately a wicket falls, and is expected to jog to the wicket.

Players may wear coloured playing shirts as approved in advance by Western Waves Committee.

If sightscreens are used they shall be black or covered by dark shade-cloth.

No player named in an association’s squad for the competition shall consume alcohol, until their association’s games have concluded for the day.

14            Results

Managers of the winning association are responsible for sending scoresheets to the central recording office (C.R.O) fax number 55712786 , no later than 30 minutes following the completion of a match.  Failure to do so will result in loss of points.

If the umpires and captains are unable to determine result of game, the club appointed referee will attempt to resolve the issue.  If this is still impossible a bowl off will take place.

16            Toss

Captains will toss a coin.

Central Recording Office/Ground Contacts:

Pedrina Park (Clem Young, Pedrina Park 1) 0400250990 Matthew Hill

Melville Oval

ANZ Park (Dahl Oval) 0403959271 Adrian Ferguson

Mitchell Park 0439521789 – Gary Meyers

Tarrington 0409723534 – Gerry Sheehan

Prize Money and awards:

Winners of the senior section will receive a cheque for

Winners of the U21 section will receive a cheque for

The leading wicket taker, run maker from each section will receive an award and the player voted by the umpires on a 3,2,1 basis (during the preliminary rounds) as the best player in the tournament for both U21 and seniors will receive an award.

Umpires:

Umpires will be paid $40 per game and are responsible for their own accommodation and travel.

Umpires where possible will umpire games not involving their home association, apart from finals where selection is based on prior performance and the best-performed umpires will be selected regardless. 

Host Clubs:

Host clubs will run own canteens and provide at a reasonable cost drinks, sandwiches, rolls, fruit, sweets etc for competing teams.  Host clubs may also have bar open in line with liquor control act.

Host club to provide a referee for scoresheet disputes, sending results, sending umpire reports, ensuring teams have appropriate information on phone numbers, club amenities, supply of playing balls and other assistance as required.   Host club also to supply a fax machine for sending results.

Host clubs may have their own hit the sign competitions, catches in the crowd, sponsors tents etc but will be required to procure their own sponsorship for such.

Host clubs will be required to provide stumps and replacements, a scoreboard and to ensure that the wickets are well prepared, with a reserve wicket available if required.  They are also responsible for ensuring inner circles and boundaries are marked clearly with chalk. Boundaries should also be marked with witch’s hats.  All sightscreens should be covered with black cloth or removed.   A full inspection of all grounds will take place on Friday 9^th November.

The recommended ground size is between 60 and 70 metres from the pitch Using the same measurement methods of rule 7.1, the boundary circle shall be 60 metres or as close as possible to 60 metres on small grounds (taking into account the proximity of permanent boundary fences).  The reduced ground size should allow spectators to sit on the grass, encourage more boundaries and for host clubs an opportunity to have corporate tents, umbrellas, modified games for families etc adding to the carnival atmosphere.

Association responsibilities:

Associations will wear coloured shirts.  White cricket pants, white socks and cricket shoes must be worn.

Associations will be required to provide squad list (maximum of 14) appendix 1, detailing captain and manager by 11 am on Saturday 10^th November to the C.R.O.  This can be faxed from the ground of your first game. No other players shall be eligible to play, unless unforseen injury or illness reduces the squad total to less than 11 players.  Players must be registered members of their association.  Players must play a minimum of one game in preliminary rounds to qualify for the semi- final and the final.  All forms including summary scoresheets, umpire reports, squad lists will be provided at the ground of your first game.  Balls for each game will be held by the host club.

The team manager of the winning team must ensure the referee has the completed scoresheets and result (signed off by umpires) no later than 30 minutes following the games completion.

Associations should ensure they have their own scorer, with batting team to update the scoreboard at the completion of each over (minimum).

Association costs:

1.        Shirts – Associations to raise own sponsorship.

2.        Trophies and cash awards – covered by region.

3.        Catering – Host clubs provide at reasonable cost to associations.

4.        Accommodation – Variety of options from Caravan Pk- Motels.  Association’s to determine. (listed)

5.        Prize money – provided by region. (listed)

6.        Balls and umpires.  Each association with two teams competing will pay $562.50 and Casterton with one team $281.25 prior to the commencement of the competition. This covers the total cost of umpires and balls for the tournament and has been averaged to each association, including the finals.  Balls cost $30 each and umpires are $40 each per game.  Overall preliminary rounds cost $3360 and overall finals cost $840.  Casterton are only included in the averaging for seniors (including finals).

Accommodation:  Associations are responsible for booking their own accommodation.  Accommodation listings were provided at the annual regional meeting.

Media Fax numbers:

Pool A - Seniors

MELVILLE OVAL              Feature Game

5.30 pm – 8. 30pm: