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| Established: | GSCL was founded in 1993, its inaugural season was 1994 | |||||||||||||||
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| About: | Garden State Cricket League Rules & Playing Conditions 2019
SECTION 1: GENERAL 1.1 The competitions shall be known as the Garden State Cricket League Competitions (herein after referred to as the GSCL competitions). The Executive Committee of the GSCL shall be responsible for the administration of the competitions and shall have jurisdiction for the implementation and interpretation of the rules and playing conditions governing the competitions. 1.2 Except for those laws that are unique to local playing situations and conditions, the Garden State Cricket League, GSCL, will abide by the ICC standard playing conditions for ODI’s, the Laws of Cricket 2017 Code, and the code of conduct. In the event of conflicts, the rules as stipulated by the GSCL shall supersede. 1.3 Only APPROVED FOUR PIECE balls shall be used in the GSCL competitions. 1.4 Runners shall not be permitted for an injured batter. 1.5 Ball bouncing over head height of striker: The umpire shall call and signal a wide for any delivery which, after pitching, passes or would have passed over head height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease. 1.6 Bowler’s delivery lands off the matting: The umpire shall call and signal a no ballfor any delivery which when bowled lands off the playing surface. SECTION 2: FORMAT The cricket season shall be divided into (2) two separate and distinct competitions, 40 overs & T20. 2.1 Division 1: League Championship Baldwin Cappell Trophy. 2.2 Division 2: League Championship Irshad Ally Trophy. 2.3 The GSCL T20 competition; Colin Williams Trophy. SECTION 3: STANDINGS AND REPORTS 3.1 Winning teams are required to enter both scorecards on the GSCL website www.gardenstatecricket.org within (72) seventy-two hours after the game has been completed. The scorecards on the website will be locked (72) hours after the game has been completed. Only the player’s statistics listed on the website will be considered as valid. 3.2 Ten (10) points shall be awarded for a win. 3.2 Five (5) points for rained out or “No Result” games; game ended prematurely. *See section 10.3. 3.4 At the end of the regular season, four (4) teams with the highest number of points in each division shall qualify for the semi-final round. 3.5 The format shall be 1 vs. 4 and 2 vs. 3. 3.6 Winners from the semi-final rounds will advance to the GSCL championship game. SECTION 4: REGISTRATION AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 4.1 Teams shall be responsible for the registration of its players; anyone experiencing difficulties in the registration process may contact the GSCL executive for assistance. 4.2 Cricketers participating in the Garden State Cricket League must be registered with the league, via the GSCL website www.gardenstatecricket.org, (24) twenty-four hours before playing in any league sanctioned game. 4.3 Cricketers serving suspension from another league or association in the United States or any other cricket playing country shall not be eligible to participate in the GSCL. 4.4 Violations of rules 4.1 through 4.3 shall result in loss of the game. 4.5 Properly attired substitutes shall be allowed if the umpires are satisfied that a fielder has been injured or become ill during the current match. In all other circumstances substitutes are not allowed. SECTION 5: PLAYER MOVEMENT & QUALIFICATION 5.1 Players may change team once per season. Changes are NOT allowed after participating in (2) two league games. 5.2 Players shall notify the LEAGUE and must obtain GSCL approval before playing for another team. 5.3 To qualify for the GSCL Semi-final or Championship game a player must have played a minimum of forty percent (40%) of games played by his/her team during the regular season; Twenty-20 participants must have played at least one (1) game to qualify. 5.4 The GSCL Disciplinary Committee shall investigate all challenges/violations and render its recommendation to the GSCL executive committee for action. 5.5 Teams found guilty of using ineligible players shall be disqualified automatically and 10 points will be awarded to the opposing team. 5.6 The team guilty of violating 5.5 above shall have forfeited any such game. 5.7 If both teams are in violation they will be disqualified, neither team will be awarded points. There will be no rescheduling of games. 5.8 In the semi final round if both teams from the same bracket violates 5.5 both teams will be disqualified and the winner of the other semi final game shall be declared the GSCL champions. SECTION 6: RESTRICTIONS ON THE PLACEMENT OF FIELDERS 6.1 The field restriction area shall be marked by (2) two, (30) thirty-yard semi circles joined by straight lines on either side of the pitch. They shall have as their center the middle stump at either end of the pitch. Alternatively small cones, flags, or discs may identify the field restriction area. The designated area shall be CLEARLY VISIBLE from both umpiring positions. 6.2 For the first eight (8) overs in a (40) over match, a maximum of two (2) fielders will be allowed outside the 30 yards circle. 6.3: Overs 9 thru 32, a maximum of four (4) fielders will be allowed outside the field-restricted area. 6.4 The last eight overs, overs 33 thru 40, a maximum of five (5) fielders will be allowed outside the field restricted area. 6.5 Infringement on these fielding restrictions shall result in the ball being called a “no-ball”. 6.6 For the first (6) six overs in a T-20 match, rule 6.2 shall apply. 6.7 When the first inning overs are reduced, field restrictions shall be reduced proportionally as in the table below. Regular Season
SECTION 7: PRE-GAME PREPARATION 7.1 Before laying the matting the home team shall be responsible for preparing the pitch, which may include but not limited to sweeping, raking and or rolling, marking the boundaries and field restriction area. Teams are required to provide all equipment necessary for the game, i.e. stumps, bails and chalk. Broom and covers are also essential. 7.2 At the end of an inning either captain may request (of the umpire) that the matting be stretched and or swept as long as it does not compromise the start of the inning. 7.3 The home team shall be responsible for providing water and refreshments. 7.4 It is MANDATORY that two copies of the playing XI eleven with the players’ full name, given and surname be submitted to the umpire/s. After verifying the accuracy of the copies he/she shall retain one copy and give the other copy to the opposing captain prior to the toss being spun. Umpires will not accept the players’ list if it is not properly filled out. 7.5 Thereafter changes to the submitted list (declared team) can only be made with the consent of the opposing captain. 7.6 A minimum of (7) seven players are required for a game to begin. 7.7 To allow for an on time start captains or their designee shall spin the toss no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the game. Five (5) minutes preceding to the designated start of play the fielding team and the batters must be present on the playing field and ready for play. The bowlers end umpire will call play promptly at the appointed time. 7.8 Teams that are late shall be penalized one (1) over for every four (4) minutes of lateness. Penalized teams will face an amount of overs minus the overs they were penalized. Their inning will however be based on the agreed upon overs. [Example; if you are penalized four (4) overs you will bowl forty (40) overs but face thirty-six (36) overs, however your run rate will be based on 40 overs]. 7.9 Games that are scheduled for 12:00 noon, and for whatever reason (except weather related), did not start by 1:30 PM, will be cancelled and the team that was not ready to play will be credited with a loss; the game shall be awarded to the opposing team. 7.10 In the event of rain it is the responsibility of the home team to provide covers in order to protect the playing surface and bowlers’ run up. SECTION 8: NORMAL HOURS OF PLAY & INTERVALS 8.1 The normal hours of play are from 12:00 noon to 6:15 PM. 8.2 The (1st) first inning commences at 12:00 noon and concludes at 3:00 PM 8.3 A (15) fifteen-minute interval will be observed between innings. 8.4 The 2nd teams’ inning commence at 3:15 PM and conclude at 6:15 PM. 8.5 Two on field water breaks of five (5) minutes each shall be permitted at the 15th and 30th over. Under conditions of extreme heat and humidity the umpires shall permit extra interval/s for drinks. SECTION 9: OVERS AND TIME MANAGEMENT 9.1 Matches shall be limited to:
9.3 Following all No balls, the next delivery shall be a Free-Hit. If the delivery is not a legal delivery, (no ball or wide) then the next delivery will become the free hit. Field changes are not permitted for free hit deliveries, unless there is a change of striker or the no ball is for a fielding restriction, in which case the field change will be made only to facilitate the restriction. 9.4 In case of unforeseen circumstances, (such as inclement weather, damp pitch, lost ball etc.), the number of overs shall be reduced by a factor of one (1) over for every four (4) minutes lost. All other rules shall apply. 9.5 The fielding team must complete the number of allocated overs within the specified time or be penalized for each over not bowled. [See 7.7] 9.6 If the fielding team is late, the time for the batting side shall be extended by the length of time the fielding team was late. For example if they are 30 minutes late, the batting side inning shall be extended by 30 minutes and the inning of the offending team shall be reduced by 30 minutes. 9.7 If the team batting first is late they shall be automatically penalized (1) one over for every (4) four minutes. For example if the penalty is (4) four overs, they shall face a maximum of 36 overs. See 7.7. 9.8 Players leaving from and returning to the field of play must notify the bowlers’ end umpire. If the player comes in contact with the ball (prior to notifying the umpire) a penalty of five (5) runs will be added to the score of the batting side, the ball is ruled dead and an extra delivery shall be bowled. 9.9 For infractions of 9.8, runs completed by the batsmen shall be scored together with the run in progress if the runners had already crossed at the instant of the offence. SECTION 10: DELAYED OR INTERRUPTED MATCHES 10.1 In the event of weather related conditions the umpires after inspecting the field shall determine whether to delay or abandon the game. 10.2 In the absence of umpires,the home team’s captain shall inform the GSCL about the condition of the ground and the league shall make the final decision on the status of the game. 10.3 Depending on the conditions the umpire/s shall wait up to (1.5 hrs.) one and a half hours before deciding on the status of the game. 10.4 If the game is abandoned, each umpire shall be paidone-half the standard umpires’ fee. If only one umpire is present the teams will jointly pay him/her a total of one-half the standard umpires’ fee. 10.5 In the event a game is curtailed by rain, bad light, or any other weather related factors, the following rules shall apply: 10.6 There shall be no winner unless a minimum of (1/2) one half the agreed upon overs are completed in the second innings. Otherwise this constitutes a drawn “no result game” and each team shall be awarded five (5) points. 10.7 If a team is bowled out during their innings, their run rate will be based on the overs agreed upon for that game. 10.8 If there is a rain delay during the second innings but the game is official, the winning score shall be based on the overall run rate for that game; (runs scored divided by number of overs bowled) plus (1) one run. SECTION 11: TIES & POINTS TIES: In the event that teams are tied with points at the end of a competition the following rules shall apply. 11.1 The winner of the head to head competition, if still equal 11.2 The team with the highest NRR calculated as follows; (NRR is games played against all teams) NRR = Total runs scored _ Total runs against Total # of overs bowled Total # of overs bowled 11.3 POINTS: At the end of a game if the scores are even, the game is considered tied and each team shall receive 5 points. 11.4 In the case of playoff games and T20 matches, there shall be a one over bowl off, where each team faces six legal deliveries, and the team scoring the most runs will be the winner of the game. 11.5 If the game is still tied, then the team that has the most sixes will be declared the winner, and if still tied, the team with the most fours, will be declared the winner, etc. SECTION 12: UMPIRING 12.1 The umpire’s decision is final. He/she must record disputes on the score-sheet and submit a written report to the GSCL within (48) forty-eight hours of any incident. 12.2 Captains are responsible to ensure that UMPIRES are paid before to the start of the second inning. 12.3 The umpire’s fee for 40 over games is one hundred dollars ($100.00) and ($60.00) sixty dollars for T20 games. 12.4 In the event there is only one official umpire, he/she shall officiate at both ends, and the umpire’s fee shall be (one and a half times the normal fee) i.e. $150.00 dollars.It is the responsibility of the batting team to provide a square leg umpire AFTER consultation with the official umpire. If a person officiates at square leg for the entire game, he/she must be paid fifty dollars ($50.00) dollars ($25.00) from each team 12.5 For T20 games in the event there is only one official umpire, he/she shall officiate at both ends and be paid $90.00 (one and a half times the normal fee). If a neutral person officiates at square leg for the entire game, he/she must be paid ($30) thirty dollars. It is the responsibility of the batting team to provide square leg umpire, AFTER consultation with the official umpire. 12.6 Teams cannot reject assigned umpires. 12.7 If official umpires are unavailable, then both captains shall agree in advance on two persons who shall officiate the entire game. 12.8 Before play starts the umpires shall verify that the stumps, crease, 30-yard circle and boundaries are consistent with the standard guidelines. SECTION 13: DISPUTES & DICIPLINARYISSUES 13.1 The right to a fair and impartial hearing requires that individuals and or teams shall not be penalized without due process i.e. prior notice of a hearing, a reasonable opportunity to face and answer questions and or the accuser and to present his/her own defence. 13.2 Three (3)-GSCL executive members shall adjudicate disputes. 13.3 The GSCL disciplinary committee shall be the arbitrator in disciplinary hearings. 13.4 Unless the person is excused by the GSCL, once properly notified if an accused fails to attend the hearing, a decision on his/her innocence or guilt will be made in his/her absence, 13.5 Alcoholic beverages and glass bottles are prohibited in all parks. This is a county ordinance; violators may be subjected to league discipline and prosecution by law. 13.6 Un-sportsmanlike conduct from players, teams or club members; will NOT BE TOLERATED in the GSCL. Such actions will result in swift and severe disciplinary action against the perpetrators. 13.7 Players or teams who have been penalized will not be allowed to participate in any GSCL sponsored activity until the penalty is resolved. 13.8 Changing clothes in the park is expressly prohibited. Disciplinary action shall be taken against offenders of this rule.14.5 13.9 The GSCL recommends that all cricketers actively participating in the game wear protective gear. 13.10 Color clothing and pads are mandatory for participation in the Twenty 20 competition; GSCL approved white balls must be used for these contests. SECTION 14: PROTEST 14.1 In the event of a protest, the captain shall immediately notify the umpires and the opposing captain and clearly state the nature of the protest. 14.2 For a protest to be valid it must be received by the GSCL in writing with a fee of $100.00 within (48) forty-eight hours after the game. The reason/s for the protest must be clearly stated. 14.3 If protests are upheld the filing fee will be refunded. Denied protests will result in a club ‘s forfeiture of its’ filing fee. Deliberations will commence and decision/s will be rendered after receipt of a valid protest and prior to the start of the next game. Protests will not be considered, unless it meets the above criteria outlined in 15.2. SECTION 15: FORFEITURE 15.1 $50.00 fine will be assessed for the first incident of forfeiture. The fine must be paid prior to the team participating in any other game. 15.2 A second forfeiture shall result in the team/s immediate suspension from the GSCL 40 overs and T-20 competitions. A reinstatement fee of $100.00 will be assessed to teams for the ensuing season, however teams will be allowed to participate in the T-20 competition if they pre-pay the fee before the start of the T-20 contest. 15.3 Teams forfeiting game/s are RESPONSIBLE for the umpires’ fee. 15.4 Ten (10) points shall be awarded to teams that are scheduled to play or have played a suspended club. 16: PLAYERS LEAVING/RETURNING TO THE FIELD 16.1 If a fielder fails to take the field with his team at the start of the match, or at any later time, or leaves the field during a session of play, the umpire/s shall be informed of the reason for his absence, and he shall not thereafter come on to the field during a session of play without the consent of the umpire. The umpire shall give such consent as soon as is practicable. 16.2 If the player is absent from the field for longer than 15 minutes, the player shall not be permitted to bowl in that innings after his return until he has been on the field for at least that length of playing time for which he was absent. 16.3 The player shall not be permitted to bat unless or until, in the aggregate, he has returned to the field and/or his side’s innings has been in progress for at least that length of playing time for which he has been absent or, if earlier, when his team has lost five wickets. 17:SUBSTITUTES 17.1 Substitute fielders will NOT be allowed for absent players. 17.2 A substitute fielder must be a registered member of their respective club and shall be properly attired before being allowed onto the field of play. 18: PROMOTION & RELEGATION 18.1 In extenuating circumstances the GSCL executive committee reserves the right to promote or relegate teams. This action requires a simple majority vote of executive members present. 18.2 Each season two (2) teams from Division 1 with the least amount of points may be relegated to division 2. 18.3 Each season the team that wins the Division 2 championship and the runner-up may be promoted to Division 1. 19: APPENDIX a. Interpretations of the GSCL Rules and Playing Conditions are the sole responsibility of the GSCL executive committee. b. A disciplinary committee shall be appointed by the executive committee and chaired by a member of the executive who shall have a casting vote only. Persons cannot serve on this committee if his/her club is involved in the disciplinary action. c. The GSCL Executive shall appoint a selection committee prior to the start of the season. d. Consideration for regional or zonal selection require players to participate in games recommended by the GSCL or the national governing body for cricket in the USA. e. A batter whose bat bounces up after having been grounded beyond the popping crease is not out. If the umpires determine that a batter inadvertently loses contact with the ground when the wicket is put down, the batsman will be protected from being run out or being stumped. f. The non-striker risks being run out if the umpire determines that he/she leaves his/her ground before the bowler would normally be expected to deliver the ball. g. The umpire is required to make two calls, call and signal No Ball and signal Byes or Leg Byes. If a No Ball goes for 4, it will be recorded as (1) one No ball extra and 4 Leg byes or byes, if the ball is played the batter is credited with the runs scored. 20: PREAMBLE: THE SPIRIT of THE GAME Captain’s Responsibility: There are two laws, which places the responsibility of the team’s conduct firmly on the captain. They are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the spirit of the game, as well as within the laws. It is also the responsibility of the captains to hand over the full names of the players and balls to the umpires no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the game.
B. Fair and Unfair Play: According to the laws, the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play. Umpires may intervene at any time C. Umpires are authorized to intervene in cases of:
D. The Spirit of the Game Involves Respectfor:
The Garden State Cricket League (hereinafter “GSCL”) executive members, committee members and players are governed by such regulatory documents as the Constitution, Code of Conduct and Playing Conditions. Members and affiliates of the GSCL are required to perform with fairness, equality, transparency and objectivity through an overriding sense of integrity. The GSCL recognizes that Executives and other committee members are elected to perform assigned duties within the ambit of the goals and objectives of the League. However, the responsibility of accepting positions must have some guidelines. It is to this end that all Executives, committee members, associates and players adhere to the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct below.
NOTE: Any Officer, Committee member or player who is found to have contravened the Code of Conduct, Constitution or GSCL playing conditions shall be subjected to disciplinary measures as set forth in the Constitution and or playing conditions. The Code of Conduct in no way supersedes the Constitution and or playing conditions but serves to augment it. 22: RIGHT TO FAIR HEARING PROCEDURES:(See Section 13)
The penalty forviolationof a Level 3 offence will result in a maximum 4-7 games suspension and probation for 1-yearfor all of the infractions below.
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