ACT PREMIER CRICKET RULEBOOK - 2021/22 All Competitions

ACT PREMIER CRICKET RULEBOOK

 2021/22

 All Competitions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 Glossary 5
1.2 Interpretation and application of Rules 6
1.3 Responsibility of Clubs 7
2. Code of Conduct 8
2.1 Purpose 8
2.2 The Code 8
2.3 The Preamble Laws of Cricket 2017 Code (2nd Edition - 2019) 8
2.4 General behaviour 8
2.5 Breach of Code 9
2.6 Powers of Discipline Committee 9
2.7 Penalty Guidelines 10
3. Breaches of Rules 11
4. The Competitions 13
4.1 The Competitions 13
4.2 Conditions of play for Competitions 13
4.3 Premier Clubs 13
4.4 The Club Championship 13
4.5 Competitions to be played in accordance with approved draws 13
4.6 Format of the 2 Day Competitions (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 13
4.7 Format of the 1 Day & Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup Competitions (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 14
4.8 Format of the 1st Division T20, Women’s 1st Grade T20 Competition & Glenda Hall Shield Competitions (including Semi-
 Finals & Finals) 15
4.9 Format of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Division T20 Competitions (including Semi-Finals & Finals). 16
4.10 Ground allocation For Semi-Finals & Finals in all Competitions 17
5. Eligibility requirements in all Competitions (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 18
5.1 General eligibility requirements 18
5.2 Special eligibility requirements for Women's 1st and 2nd Grade Competitions 18
5.3 Eligibility requirements for Semi-Finals & Finals in Premier Competitions 18
5.4 Special eligibility requirements for Semi-Finals and Finals in 5th Grade for Clubs with multiple 5th Grade side 20
5.5 Special eligibility requirements for Semi-Finals & Finals in Premier Competitions for junior players 20
5.6 Eligibility requirements for Semi-Finals & Finals in Women’s Competitions 20
5.7 Consequences of playing an ineligible person in all Competitions 21
6. General Rules for all Competitions 22
6.1 Laws of cricket to apply 22
6.2 Grounds and Match day conditions 22
6.3 The Players 22
6.4 Attire of Players and approval of uniforms 22
6.5 Umpires 23
6.6 Time keeping 23
6.7 Scorers & scoring 23
6.8 The ball 24
6.9 The bat 24
6.10 The pitch, creases & pitch markings 24
6.11 The wickets 24
6.12 Ground & pitch preparation 24
6.13 Upkeep & maintenance of turf pitches 25
6.14 Sightscreens 25
6.15 Covers 25
6.16 Intervals 25
6.17 Start & end of play 25
6.18 Innings, follow on, declarations & forfeiture of innings 25
6.19 The result & forfeiture of Matches 25
6.20 The over 25
6.21 Scoring runs & boundaries 25
6.22 Dead ball 25
6.23 No balls 25
6.24 Wides 26

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6.25 Byes and Leg byes 26
6.26 Fielder’s absence & substitutes 26
6.27 Batter’s innings & runners 26
6.28 Practice on the field 26
6.29 Wicket-keepers & fielders 26
6.30 Dismissals of batters 26
6.31 Fair & unfair play 26
6.32 Non-pitching deliveries 26
6.33 Players’ conduct 26
6.34 Lightning 26
6.35 Injury prevention for young bowlers 26
6.36 Helmets 27
7. Administrative obligations for all Competitions 28
7.1 Match day submission of Match scores & results 28
7.2 Uploading Match results 28
7.3 Confirming or disputing results 28
7.4 Ground Reports 28
7.5 Captains Reports on Appointed Umpires 28
7.6 Defaulters 28
7.7 Commercial Guidelines 29
8. Additional Conditions of Play in the 2 Day Competitions (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 30
8.1 Additional Conditions of Play in the 2 Day Competition (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 30
8.2 Match format for 1st Grade (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 30
8.3 Match format for 2nd Grade (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 30
8.4 Match format for 3rd & 4th Grade (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 30
8.5 Player attire 30
8.6 Hours of play (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 30
8.7 Intervals (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 31
8.8 Making up lost playing time 31
8.9 Delay to start or no play on the first day of a Match 31
8.10 Number of overs to be bowled in a day 31
8.11 Requirement to bowl minimum overs before scheduled finish time 31
8.12 Wicket or interruption to play within 2 minutes of scheduled finish 32
8.13 Extra Time 32
8.14 The result 32
8.15 Competition points 32
8.16 Replacement Rule – 12th Player in 1st Grade 32
8.17 Replacement Rule – Representative Commitments 33
8.18 Fast short pitched bowling 34
8.19 Summary of playing conditions in 2 Day Competitions 34
9. Additional Conditions of Play in the 1 Day Competitions (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 35
9.1 Additional Conditions of Play in the 1 Day Competitions (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 35
9.2 Match format for 1st Grade & 2nd Grade (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 35
9.3 Match format for 3rd,4th & 5th Grade (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 35
9.4 Minimum number of overs to obtain a result 35
9.5 Player attire – 1st, 2nd 3rd & 4th Grade 35
9.6 Player attire – 5th Grade 35
9.7 Hours of play (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 35
9.8 Scheduled Intervals & drinks breaks (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 35
9.9 Time for innings 36
9.10 Failure to bowl required overs in time 36
9.11 Reduction of overs if playing time is lost – first innings of a Match 36
9.12 Reduction of overs if playing time is lost – second innings of a Match 36
9.13 Powerplays 36
9.14 Fielding restrictions, including Powerplays 37
9.15 Maximum number of overs per bowler 37
9.16 Fast short pitched bowling 37
9.17 Free Hit After a No ball 37
9.18 Wides 38
9.19 The result 38
9.20 Competition Points 38
9.21 Summary of playing conditions in 1 Day Competitions 39

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10. Additional Conditions of Play in the T20 Competitions (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 40
10.1 Additional Conditions of Play in the T20 Competitions (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 40
10.2 Match format for all Divisions 40
10.3 Minimum number of overs to obtain a result 40
10.4 Player attire 40
10.5 Hours of play (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 40
10.6 Scheduled Intervals & drinks breaks (including Semi-Finals & Finals) 40
10.7 Time for innings 40
10.8 Failure to bowl required overs in time 40
10.9 Reduction of overs if playing time is lost – first innings of a Match 40
10.10 Reduction of overs if playing time is lost – second innings of a Match 40
10.11 Powerplays 41
10.12 Fielding restrictions 41
10.13 Maximum number of overs per bowler 41
10.14 Fast short pitched bowling 41
10.15 Free Hit After a No ball 41
10.16 Wides 42
10.17 The result 42
10.18 Competition Points 42
10.19 Tied Semi-Finals, Finals and Knockout Round Matches 42
10.20 Procedure for the One1Eliminator 42
10.21 Summary of playing conditions in T20 Competitions 43
11. Additional Conditions of Play in the ACT 2nd Grade Women’s Competitions (including Semi-Finals &
 Finals) 44
11.1 The Players (including extra Players) 44
11.2 Player attire 44
11.3 The innings in Women’s Competitions 44
11.4 Fast short pitched bowling in Women’s Competitions 45
11.5 Free Hit After No ball 45
11.6 Wides in Women’s Competitions 45
11.7 Withdrawal from a Women’s Competition 45
11.8 Match format for Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup 45
11.9 Minimum number of overs to obtain a result in a Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup Match 45
11.10 Hours of play (including Semi-Finals & Finals) in Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup Matches 46
11.11 Scheduled Intervals & drinks breaks (including Semi-Finals & Finals) in Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup Matches 46
11.12 Time for innings in Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup Matches 46
11.13 Failure to bowl required overs in time in Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup Matches 46
11.14 Reduction of overs if playing time is lost in Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup Matches – first innings of a Match 46
11.15 Reduction of overs if playing time is lost in Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup Matches – second innings of a Match 46
11.16 Powerplays 46
11.17 Fielding restrictions, including Powerplays 47
11.18 Maximum number of overs per bowler in Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup Matches 47
11.19 The result in Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup Matches 47
11.20 Competition Points for Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup Matches 47
11.21 Match format for all Glenda Hall Shield matches 47
11.22 Minimum number of overs to obtain a result in Glenda Hall Shield Matches 48
11.23 Hours of play (including Semi-Finals & Finals) in Glenda Hall Shield Matches 48
11.24 Scheduled Intervals & drinks breaks (including Semi-Finals & Finals) in Glenda Hall Shield Matches 48
11.25 Time for innings in Glenda Hall Shield Matches 48
11.26 Failure to bowl required overs in time in Glenda Hall Shield Matches 48
11.27 Reduction of overs if playing time is lost in Glenda Hall Shield Matches– first innings of a Match 48
11.28 Reduction of overs if playing time is lost in Glenda Hall Shield Matches– second innings of a Match 48
11.29 Powerplays 48
11.30 Fielding restrictions in Glenda Hall Shield Matches 48
11.31 Maximum number of overs per bowler in Glenda Hall Shield Matches 49
11.32 The result in Glenda Hall Shield Matches 49
11.33 Competition Points 49
11.34 Tied Semi-Finals and Finals in the Glenda Hall Shield 49
11.35 Procedure for the One1Eliminator in Glenda Hall Shield Matches 49
11.36 Summary of playing conditions in Women’s Competitions 49

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Discipline Committee means a discipline committee
Interpretation and implementation of Rules constituted in accordance with the Constitution;
1.1 Glossary Division means a division assigned to a particular
 Competition;
In these Rules:
 Duckworth Lewis Stern method means the
Additional Conditions of Play means the Additional
 mathematical formulation designed to calculate the target
Conditions for Play in a particular Competition, as set out
 score for the side batting second in a limited overs cricket
in Part 8, Part 9, Part 10 and Part 11;
 match interrupted by weather or other circumstances
Administering Body means the body administering a referred to in these Rules;
Competition as identified in these Rules;
 fast short pitched delivery has the meaning given to it
Apparel Guidelines means any guidelines adopted by in Rule 8.18.2, Rule 9.16.2, Rule 10.14.2 and Rule 11.4;
the Administering Body relating to apparel worn by Clubs
 Forfeit has the meaning given to it by Rule 6.19.3;
in any Competition;
 Grade means a Grade assigned to a particular
Appointed Umpire means an umpire appointed to
 Competition;
control a Match by the ACTCAUSC;
 Ground Authority means the entity responsible for
Approved Ball has the meaning given to it in Rule 6.8.2;
 making available, upkeep and maintenance of the
ACTCAUSC means the Australian Capital Territory relevant ground;
Cricket Association Umpires Scorers Council;
 Home Grounds are as follows for each Premier Club:
Board means the board of Cricket ACT;
 (a) Australian National University Cricket Club:
By-Laws means the by-laws made under the
 (i) ANU North Oval;
Constitution;
 (ii) ANU South Oval; and
Clubs means:
 (iii) O’Connor Oval;
(a) the Premier Clubs; and
 (b) Eastlake Cricket Club;
(b) any other club that accepts an invitation from the
 Administering Body to participate in a Competition (i) Kingston Oval;
and where the context requires, refers to a side (ii) Deakin West Oval; and
representing a Club in a Match; (iii) Forestry Oval;
Commercial Guidelines means any guidelines adopted (c) Ginninderra Cricket Club;
by the Administering Body relating to commercial (i) Kippax No 1 Oval;
arrangements between Cricket ACT, the Premier Clubs
 (ii) Kippax No 2 Oval; and
and third parties who support Cricket ACT and the
Competitions; (iii) Reid Turf Oval;
Competition means any of the Premier Competitions (d) North Canberra Gungahlin Cricket Club;
and the Women's Competitions as required by the (i) Harrison No 1 Oval;
context in which the word is used; (ii) Harrison No 2 Oval; and
Competition Draw has the meaning given to it in (iii) Keith Tournier Memorial Oval;
Rule 4.5.1;
 (e) Queanbeyan District Cricket Club;
Competitions Manager means the person employed or
 (i) Freebody Oval;
appointed by the Board as the competitions manager and
notified to the Clubs as the competitions manager from (ii) Neil Bulger Oval;
time to time; (iii) Brad Haddin Oval (Queanbeyan Town Park);
Competition Points means points awarded in a and
Competition in accordance with the Additional Conditions (iv) Rockley Oval (Googong);
of Play for each Competition; (f) Tuggeranong Valley Cricket Club;
Competition Rounds has the meaning given to it in (i) Chisholm No 1 Oval;
Rule 4.5.2(b);
 (ii) Chisholm No 2 Oval; and
Consecutive Grades means any 2 consecutively graded
sides of a Club in Competition (e.g. a Club’s Third Grade (iii) Conder Oval;
and Fourth Grade sides, a Club’s 2nd and 3rd Division (g) Western District and University of Canberra Cricket
T20 sides); Club;
Constitution means the Constitution of Cricket ACT; (i) Jamison Oval;
Cricket ACT means the Australian Capital Territory (ii) Kaleen Oval;
Cricket Association Inc; (iii) Aranda Oval; and
Defaulter means is a person listed as a Defaulter on a (h) Weston Creek Molonglo Cricket Club;
list of persons who are in arrears in relation to a financial (i) Stirling Oval
obligation to, or otherwise owe money to, a Club, Cricket
ACT or other club or association; (ii) Phillip Enclosed Oval; and
Designated Club means, for a Match, the home club, or (iii) Mawson Oval;
if the Match is played at a neutral venue, the first named Law means a law of the Laws of Cricket;
club in the Draw (unless a contrary intention appears in
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Laws of Cricket means the Laws of Cricket including (a) “registered as a player” means having
any experimental laws published by the Marylebone complied with a Club’s process of
Cricket Club; registration that entitles the person to
Match means a cricket match played between 2 sides in represent that Club as a Player in a
a Competition and includes Semi-Finals and Finals; Match or Matches;
Official means a person holding an office or otherwise (b) the singular includes the plural, and a
associated with Cricket ACT or a Club and includes gender includes every other gender;
managers, scorers, trainers, physiotherapists, umpires (c) “including” means “including, but not
and the like, whether officially appointed or otherwise; limited to”;
Player means a person who is named on a Team Sheet (d) if the date on or by which a thing must be
as a player in a Match and where the context requires, done is not a business day, the thing
includes a batter, bowler, fielder and wicket-keeper; must be done on or by the next business
Premier Clubs means the Clubs described as the day;
Premier Clubs in Rule 4.3.1; (e) a reference to an annexure means an
Premier Competitions means the Competitions named annexure to these Rule; and
in Rule 4.1.1; (f) where a word or expression is defined in
Premier Cricket Working Group means the committee this these Rules, another part of speech
made up of Club representatives performing the functions or grammatical form of that word or
of the Grade Cricket Committee constituted in expression has a corresponding
accordance with the By-Laws; meaning.
Representative Commitments has the meaning given 1.2 Interpretation and application of Rules
to it in Rule 8.17.1;
 1.2.1 For all Competitions, the Administering Body
Representative Squad or Program means a group of interprets and implements the Rules, and may
players, coaches and administrators selected to correct an error made in the preparation of
participate in a match or series of matches representing: these Rules.
(a) Australia in a Test, First Class, 1 Day International, 1.2.2 The Administering Body has no power to:
 or T20 match (male or female);
 (a) waive the application of a Rule; or
(b) a State in a First Class or 1 Day Domestic or other
 match (male or female); (b) grant permission to a Club, Player or
 Official to breach a Rule; or
(c) a State or Territory in a 2nd XI match (however
 named); (c) exempt a Club, Player or Official from the
 application of a Rule.
(d) a Big Bash or WBBL franchise;
 1.2.3 The Administering Body has no power to
(e) a State or Territory (or Cricket Australia) at a amend a Rule other than:
 Cricket Australia carnival;
 (a) to correct an error made in the
(f) a Regional Bash side; preparation of the Rules accordance with
(g) ACT Southern Districts; Rule 1.2.1; or
(h) Cricket ACT or ACT Schools; (b) in accordance with Rule 1.2.5.
(i) a Cricket ACT Youth Performance squad; or 1.2.4 The Administering Body may form a Rules Sub-
(j) any other squad or program notified by Cricket Committee, which may be comprised of any
 ACT to the Clubs as a Representative Squad or number of people and such people as the
 Program; Administering Body thinks fit.
Round of Matches means a round of Matches identified 1.2.5 New Rules or amendments to Rules proposed
in a draw for the Competitions, and includes Matches by a Rules Sub-Committee will only take effect
played in different Grades or Divisions scheduled as the if and when approved by the Administering
same round on the same day or days; Body.
Rules means the rules of the Competitions as set out in 1.2.6 These Rules are subject to and incorporate any
this Rulebook, and includes the Laws of Cricket as policy of Cricket ACT relating to health and
applied by these Rules; safety of Players and Umpires (and any
Rules Sub-Committee means, however named, a amendment to such a policy) once that policy
committee or sub-committee established by an (or its amendment) is approved by the
Administering Body to interpret, review and/or amend Administering Body.
these Rules or any rules that replace them; Note: Cricket ACT policies relating to health and
 safety of Players and Umpires can be found at
Team Sheet means a list of persons nominated as https://www.cricketact.com.au/about/cact-
Players for a Match in accordance with Law 1.2; publications
Scorer has the meaning given to it under Rule 6.7.2; 1.2.7 The Rules, and any amendments to Rules, are
Umpire means a person controlling a Match at any to be published on the Cricket ACT website as
particular time, either as an Appointed Umpire or as an soon as possible after their approval.
umpire nominated under Rule 6.5.5.Interpretation. 1.2.8 The Competitions Manager is to advise the
1.1.2 In these Rules, unless the context otherwise Clubs and ACTCAUSC of amendments to the
 requires:

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Rules as soon as practicable after those
 amendments are made.
1.2.9 Subject to these Rules, an Administering Body
 may delegate to the Competitions Manager, in
 writing, such of its powers as the Administering
 Body deems necessary.
1.2.10 These Rules are subordinate to the
 Constitution, are to be interpreted in the context
 of the Constitution and are invalid to the extent
 of any inconsistency between the Constitution
 and these Rules.
1.3 Responsibility of Clubs
1.3.1 It is the responsibility of Clubs to be aware of
 directions given by the Competitions Manager
 in relation to any matter referred to in these
 Rules.

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2.3.4 Respect your captain, team-mates, opponents
2. CODE OF CONDUCT and the authority of the umpires. Play hard and
2.1 Purpose play fair.
 2.3.5 Accept the umpire’s decision.
2.1.1 The adoption of this Code of Conduct (the
 Code), as set out in this Rule 2 and in 2.3.6 Create a positive atmosphere by your own
 Annexure A, by Cricket ACT and all Clubs is to conduct and encourage others to do likewise.
 ensure that the spirit and traditions of the game Show self-discipline, even when things go
 of cricket are observed. against you.
2.1.2 By the adoption of the Code, Cricket ACT and 2.3.7 Congratulate the opposition on their successes
 the Clubs undertake that they will act and enjoy those of your own side. Thank the
 appropriately to ensure that the spirit and officials and your opposition at the end of the
 traditions of the game of cricket are maintained. match, whatever the result.
2.1.3 In this regard, Cricket ACT and the Clubs 2.3.8 Cricket is an exciting game that encourages
 formally recognise the Preamble to the Laws - leadership, friendship, and teamwork, which
 The Spirit of Cricket (included as Rule 2.3) to brings together people from different
 be an integral part of the Code. nationalities, cultures and religions, especially
 when played within the Spirit of Cricket.
2.1.4 This Code only applies to conduct by a person
 in connection with a Competition administered 2.4 General behaviour
 under these Rules.
 2.4.1 All Players, Umpires and Officials need to be
2.2 The Code aware that their actions have an effect on the
 enjoyment others receive from the game of
2.2.1 The Code incorporates:
 cricket and also on the reputation of the sport of
 (a) this Rule 2 and Annexure A; cricket, Cricket Australia and Cricket ACT.
 (b) the Preamble to the Laws of Cricket (as it 2.4.2 Players, Umpires and Officials should therefore
 relates to the Captains being responsible make a deliberate effort to only make a positive
 at all times for ensuring that play is effect on others, their enjoyment of the game
 conducted within the spirit of the game); and cricket’s reputation.
 (c) Law 41; 2.4.3 This is particularly the case when interacting
 (d) Law 42; with younger Players, Umpires and Officials,
 (e) Rule 6.5.11; whose enjoyment of the game of cricket is
 integral to the growth and development of the
 (f) Rule 6.36; sport of cricket, now and into the future.
 (g) Rule 8.18; 2.4.4 Accordingly, Players, Umpires and Officials
 (h) Rule 9.16; must:
 (i) Rule 10.14; and (a) use language that is appropriate in the
 (j) Rule 11.4. circumstances and which does not
2.2.2 The Code applies to Players, Umpires, Officials disrespect or demean others or make
 and members of Clubs and applies in respect of others feel uncomfortable or
 all Competitions, all Matches, representative embarrassed;
 competitions, representative matches and any (b) not use gestures or body language that
 match or event organised by or involving could reasonably be understood to be
 Cricket ACT. disrespectful or demeaning to others or
2.2.3 Ignorance of the requirements of any of the to make others feel uncomfortable or
 provisions set out in the Code (including embarrassed;
 ignorance of the Laws of Cricket) is not a valid (c) understand that how they appropriately
 or justifiable excuse for a breach of the Code, interact with other Players, Umpires and
 nor is it a reason for the Disciplinary Committee Officials will vary depending on the age
 not finding a person guilty of any charge(s) or and maturity of those Players, Umpires
 not imposing a penalty after finding a person and/or Officials, the Grade or level of
 guilty of a breach of the Code. cricket being played and other
 circumstances;
2.3 The Preamble Laws of Cricket 2017
 (d) support and encourage Players, Umpires
 Code (2nd Edition - 2019) and Officials to act positively to
2.3.1 Cricket owes much of its appeal and enjoyment encourage appropriate behaviour of
 to the fact that it should be played not only others in ways appropriate for the
 according to the Laws, but also within the Spirit circumstances.
 of Cricket. 2.4.5 Players and Umpires must not consume alcohol
2.3.2 The major responsibility for ensuring fair play during the hours of play of a Match day they are
 rests with the Captains but extends to all participating in, regardless of whether or not
 Players, Umpires and, especially in junior they will have any further involvement in the
 cricket, teachers, coaches and parents. Match.
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2.4.6 Players and Umpires must not smoke within the and inform the Competitions Manager whether
 boundary of any ground during the hours of the Charge and Proposed Penalty:
 play of a Match day. (a) is accepted by the relevant person; or
2.4.7 For the purpose of Rule 2.4.6, “smoke” has the (b) is disputed
 meaning given to it by the Smoke-Free Public
 before 5:00pm on the second working day after
 Places Act 2003 (ACT) and includes the use of
 the end of the Match from which the report
 personal vaporisers.
 arose.
 Note: See also Rule 6.33.5.
 2.5.8 If the Club (or the ACTCAUSC) does not
2.4.8 It is the responsibility of the Captain to ensure respond before 5:00pm on the second working
 that their side confirms with the general day after the end of the Match from which the
 behaviours sets out in Rule 2.4. report arose, or the Charge is accepted, the
2.5 Breach of Code Discipline Committee will impose the Proposed
 Penalty.
2.5.1 Alleged breaches of the Code by Players,
 2.5.9 If a Charge or Proposed Penalty is disputed,
 Umpires or Officials may be reported by:
 the charge will be heard by the Discipline
 (a) any Player or Official participating in a Committee at a hearing convened for that
 match (where the breach is alleged to purpose.
 have occurred);
 (b) an Umpire officiating in a match where
 2.6 Powers of Discipline Committee
 the breach is alleged to have occurred; 2.6.1 Upon hearing a charge, the Discipline
 (c) the CEO or any other employee of Committee may:
 Cricket ACT; or (a) dismiss the Charge; or
 (d) any member of the Board. (b) uphold or vary the Charge and:
2.5.2 Any report made under Rule 2.5.1 must be (i) require the person to be counselled
 made in writing to the Competitions Manager by by a specific member or members of
 noon on the first working day after the end of the Discipline Committee;
 the Match. (ii) officially reprimand person;
2.5.3 The Competitions Manager must consider any (iii) suspend the person from participating
 report received under Rule 2.5.2 and determine in any number of Matches for a
 whether or not to charge the person who is the specified period or from participating
 subject of the report with a breach or breaches in 1 or more specified Matches (with
 of the Code. or without reference to the Penalty
2.5.4 Nothing in Rule 2.5.3 prevents the Guidelines set out in Rule 2.7);
 (iv) impose a monetary penalty on the
 Competitions Manager from asking the
 Administering Body for its opinion or person not exceeding $500 or a
 recommendation when determining whether or higher fee set by the Board prior to
 not to charge a person under Rule 2.5.3. the commencement of the current
 season; and/or
2.5.5 A person’s past conduct may be taken into (v) recommend to Cricket ACT that the
 account by the Competitions Manager when person be disqualified from
 deciding whether or not to charge a person or participating in Matches of the
 in determining the level of the offence. Association.
2.5.6 The Competitions Manager must:
 (a) forward a copy of any report received
 under Rule 2.5.2 (whether or not a
 Charge is laid);
 (b) provide details of any charge made
 against the person, including the level of
 the offence (the Charge); and
 (c) provide details of any proposed penalty
 to be imposed upon the person (with or
 without reference to the Penalty
 Guidelines set out in Rule 2.7) (the
 Proposed Penalty);
 in writing to the secretary of the Club of the
 reported person (or in the case of an Appointed
 Umpire, the ACTCAUSC) before 5:00pm on the
 first working day after the end of the Match from
 which the report arose.
2.5.7 The Club of the reported person, through the
 Club’s secretary(or the ACTCAUSC through the
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2.7 Penalty Guidelines
 Level
 of Penalty Guideline
 Offence
 Reprimand and/or a suspension of 1
 Premier Match, which may be
 Level 1 suspended for a period of up to 12
 months, and in the case of club
 officials a fine of up to $500.
 Suspension of 1 or 2 Premier
 Level 2 Matches and in the case of club
 officials a fine of up to $500
 Suspension of 2 to 4 Premier
 Level 3 Matches and in the case of club
 officials a fine of up to $500.
 Suspension of 5 or more Premier
 Matches or a life ban and in the case
 Level 4 of club officials a fine of up to $500
 and/or suspension from the
 Association.

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3.1.10 A breach of the Rules by a Club adjudicated by
3. BREACHES OF RULES the Administering Body to be:
3.1.1 Alleged breaches of the Rules by a Club or a (a) because of careless or casual disregard
 person may be reported by: of the Rules, a genuine mistake made in
 (a) any Player or Official participating in a its application of or understanding of the
 Match (in connection with which the Rules, or ignorance of the Rules, is a
 breach is alleged to have occurred); Minor Breach;
 (b) an Umpire officiating in a Match where (b) because of an intentional breach of the
 the breach is alleged to have occurred; Rules or a deliberate disregard of the
 Rules, or a continued Minor Breach or
 (c) the CEO or any employee of Cricket
 series of Minor Breaches, whether or not
 ACT; or
 the Administering Body has previously
 (d) any member of the Board. adjudicated on those Minor Breaches, is
3.1.2 Other than a breach of the Code of Conduct, a a Significant Breach; and
 breach of the Rules by a person (including a (c) because of an intentional breach of the
 Player) is considered a breach of the Rules by Rules or a deliberate disregard of the
 the Club the person is registered with as a Rules and intended to advantage the
 Player, or if not registered as a Player, the Club Club that committed the breach
 the person is most closely associated with, (including by disadvantaging 1 or more
 unless a Club can satisfy the Administering other Clubs) is a Major Breach.
 Body, in its absolute discretion, otherwise.
 3.1.11 When adjudicating upon an alleged breach of
3.1.3 Any report of an alleged breach made under these Rules or applying a penalty, the
 Rule 3.1.1 must be made in writing to the Administering Body may take into account any
 Competitions Manager by noon on the second information that it, in its absolute discretion,
 working day after the end of the Match. considers relevant (including without limitation,
3.1.4 Promptly after receiving a report under evidence from video or audio recorded material,
 Rule 3.1.3, the Competitions Manager must: any person, any guidelines made by the
 (a) inform the Club the subject of the report Administering Body, past conduct of a Club,
 of the receipt of the report and the details Player or person, the effect of the breach on the
 of the report; and result of a Match, a person or the reputation of
 Cricket ACT or the Competitions).
 (b) request that Club to respond to the report
 as it sees fit, within a reasonable 3.1.12 For the avoidance of doubt, if a person is
 timeframe specified by the Competitions reported to the Competitions Manager for a
 Manager. breach of the Code of Conduct, the matter must
 be managed in accordance with the provisions
3.1.5 The Competitions Manager must consider any
 of Part 2 without consideration by the
 report received under Rule 3.1.2 and any
 Administering Body.
 response received within the specified
 timeframe under Rule 3.1.4 and determine 3.1.13 In respect of a Minor Breach only, the
 whether or not to refer the report to the Administering Body may delegate its
 Administering Body for adjudication. responsibilities under Rule 3.1.6 to the
 Competitions Manager.
3.1.6 Without limiting any power or responsibility of
 an Administering Body, and subject to Rule 3.1.14 If a Club breaches a Rule, regardless of
 3.1.12, it is the responsibility of the whether it is a Minor Breach, Significant Breach
 Administering Body to adjudicate on alleged or Major Breach, and the breach is capable of
 breaches of the Rules by Clubs and persons remedy, the Club must remedy that breach as
 and impose penalties on Clubs and persons quickly as is reasonably possible.
 where the Administering Body determines that 3.1.15 If a Club breaches a Rule, regardless of
 a breach has occurred. whether it is a Minor Breach, Significant Breach
3.1.7 The Administering Body will perform the role or Major Breach, and the breach is capable of
 described under Rule 3.1.6 at a meeting of the remedy by the Competitions Manager, the
 Administering Body, either as scheduled or Competitions Manager may remedy that
 specifically convened for the purpose. breach.
3.1.8 When adjudicating upon an alleged breach of 3.1.16 Remedy of a breach under Rule 3.1.14 or
 these Rules, the Administering Body will not Rule 3.1.15 does not excuse a Club from the
 include any representative of a directly affected breach, but may be taken into account by the
 Club or Clubs, though the Administering Body Administering Body when determining a penalty
 may request a representative or (if any).
 representatives of a directly affected Club or 3.1.17 In addition to Rule 3.1.20 and irrespective of
 Clubs to provide it with information it considers any action taken by an Umpire in a relevant
 relevant to the adjudication of the alleged Match,
 breach. (a) for Minor Breaches, the Administering
3.1.9 The Administering Body will make decisions in Body may impose a reprimand and/or a
 relation to breaches of Rules and the penalty of a deduction of up to 10
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(b) for Significant Breaches, the
 Administering Body may impose a
 reprimand and/or a penalty of a
 deduction of up to 20 Competition Points,
 which may be applied in full or in part to
 a future season;
 (c) for Major Breaches, the Administering
 Body may impose a reprimand and/or a
 penalty of a deduction of up to 50
 Competition Points which may be applied
 may be applied in full or in part to a
 future season.
3.1.18 The Administering Body may make guidelines
 that it may refer to, but will not be bound by, for
 the purposes of imposing a penalty.
3.1.19 If the Administering Body imposes a penalty of
 a deduction of Competition Points on a Club,
 the points penalty may be imposed across 1 or
 more Competitions (at the Administering Body’s
 absolute discretion) and may cause a Club to
 be on less than zero points at any time in 1 or
 more Competitions.
3.1.20 In addition to imposing any penalty under
 Rule 3.1.17, if the Administering Body
 considers, in its absolute discretion, that the
 breach of Rule (regardless of whether the
 breach is a Minor, Significant or Major Breach)
 had or had the potential to have a direct
 bearing on the result of a Match, the
 Administering Body may overturn the result of
 that Match by declaring the Match drawn or
 abandoned or by declaring the Match won,
 either on first innings or outright, by the Club
 that did not commit the breach.
3.1.21 If the Administering Body overturns the result of
 a Match in accordance with Rule 3.1.20:
 (a) for the purposes of the Competition in
 which the Match was played, each Club
 will be awarded Competition points in
 accordance with the result declared by
 the Administering Body (and additional to
 any penalty imposed under Rule 3.1.17);
 and
 (b) for the purposes of the statistical records
 of Cricket ACT, all Players’ scores and
 figures will stand, other than the scores
 and figures of any Player that was not
 eligible to play in the Match (in
 accordance with Rule 5.7.1).

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4.5 Competitions to be played in
4. THE COMPETITIONS
 accordance with approved draws
4.1 The Competitions 4.5.1 The Premier Competitions and the Women's
4.1.1 The Premier Competitions are: Competitions must be played in accordance
 (a) the men’s 2 Day Competitions contested with a draw approved by Cricket ACT
 by the Clubs over 4 Grades; (Competition Draw), subject to any variation
 approved by the Administering Body (or its
 (b) the men’s 1 Day Competitions, contested authorised delegate), in its absolute discretion.
 by the Clubs over 5 Grades; and
 Note: Nothing in these Rules prevents a Club or
 (c) the men’s Twenty Twenty (T20) Clubs requesting a change to a Competition Draw,
 Competitions contested by the Clubs, including for making provision for a limited overs
 over 4 Divisions; Final to be replayed if that Match is abandoned or
 (d) the women’s 1st Grade 1 Day drawn.
 Competition contested by sides that 4.5.2 Competition Draws approved by Cricket ACT
 represent one or more Clubs; and must for each Match:
 (e) the women’s 1st Grade T20 Competition (a) specify the Competition that each Match
 contested by sides that represent one or forms part of;
 more Clubs. (b) be organised into Rounds of Matches
4.1.2 The Women's 2nd Grade Competitions are: (Competition Rounds), Semi-Finals and
 (a) the Lynne O’Meara Premiership Cup Finals, and specify the date or dates that
 contested by the Clubs that nominate to each Match will be played;
 contest it; and (c) specify the scheduled starting time and
 (b) the Glenda Hall Shield contested by the finishing time of each Match;
 Clubs that nominate to contest it. (d) name the Clubs to play in each Match
4.1.3 The Administering Body of all Competitions is (except in the case of Semi-Finals and
 the Premier Cricket Working Group (PCWG) Finals or in Competition Rounds where
 the sides playing will be determined at
4.2 Conditions of play for Competitions the completion of the Competition
 Rounds); and
4.2.1 The Premier Competitions will be played in
 accordance with Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 and the (e) allocate a ground that each Match is to
 relevant Additional Conditions of Play. be played on (except in the case of
 Semi-Finals and Finals or in Competition
4.2.2 The Women's 2nd Grade Competitions will be
 Rounds where the grounds to be used
 played in accordance with Part 4, Part 5, Part 6
 will not be determined until completion of
 and the relevant Additional Conditions of Play.
 the Competition Rounds).
4.3 Premier Clubs 4.5.3 Competition Draws may make provision for
4.3.1 The Premier Clubs are: reserve days for any Semi-Final or Final.
 (a) Australian National University Cricket 4.6 Format of the 2 Day Competitions
 Club; (including Semi-Finals & Finals)
 (b) Eastlake Cricket Club; 4.6.1 Unless otherwise specified the Competition
 (c) Ginninderra Cricket Club; Draw, in the 2 Day Competitions, each Club will
 (d) North Canberra Gungahlin Cricket Club; be drawn to play 1 Match against each other
 Club in the Competition Rounds for Competition
 (e) Queanbeyan District Cricket Club;
 Points.
 (f) Tuggeranong Valley Cricket Club;
 Note: The awarding of Competition Points in the 2
 (g) Western District and University of Day Competitions will be in accordance with Rule
 Canberra Cricket Club; and 8.15.1.
 (h) Weston Creek Molonglo Cricket Club. 4.6.2 At the end of the Competition Rounds, in each
 Grade the Clubs will be ranked according to the
4.4 The Club Championship Competition Points earned in the Competition
4.4.1 In addition to the Competitions, the Premier Rounds.
 Clubs will compete each season for the Club 4.6.3 If, at the end of the Competition Rounds, 2 or
 Championship. more Clubs in a Competition are equal on
4.4.2 The Club Championship will be determined by Competition Points in a Grade, each Club's
 the results of the Premier Clubs (excluding quotient will be calculated and those Clubs with
 Semi-Final and Final results) in the Premier equal Competition Points will be ranked in
 Competitions and the Women's Competitions in accordance with their respective quotients from
 accordance with the methodology set out at highest to lowest.
 Annexure B. 4.6.4 For the purposes of Rule 4.6.3, the quotient will
4.4.3 If 2 or more Clubs tie for first position in the be determined as follows:
 Club Championship in any season they will be 
 = ÷
 jointly awarded the Club Championship. 

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Where is the quotient and: 4.6.15 If the Final ends in an outright tie, then both
 a = total number of runs scored by the Club Clubs that played in that Final will be awarded
 in the Competition Rounds; joint premiership for that Grade.

 b = total number of wickets the Club has lost 4.7 Format of the 1 Day & Lynne O’Meara
 in the Competition Rounds; Premiership Cup Competitions
 c = the total number of runs scored against (including Semi-Finals & Finals)
 the Club in the Competition Rounds; and 4.7.1 Unless otherwise specified in a Competition
 d = the total number of wickets the Club has Draw, in the men’s 1 Day Competitions in 1st to
 taken in the Competition Rounds. 4th Grade and the Lynne O’Meara Premiership
 Cup, each Club will be drawn to play 1 Match
4.6.5 Unless otherwise specified in the Competition
 against each other Club in the Competition
 Draw, at the end of the Competition Rounds,
 Rounds for Competition Points.
 the 4 Clubs in each Competition ranked highest
 under Rule 4.6.2 will play Semi-Finals as 4.7.2 In the women’s 1st Grade 1 Day Competition
 follows: will be played for Competition Points between
 sides from the participating Clubs in
 (a) the highest ranked Club will play the 4th
 accordance with the Competition Draw.
 highest ranked Club; and
 4.7.3 All Matches played in the men’s 5th Grade
 (b) the 2nd highest ranked Club will play the
 Competition will be played for Competition
 3rd highest ranked Club.
 Points between sides from the participating
4.6.6 The highest ranked Club and the 2nd highest Clubs in accordance with the Competition
 ranked Club will be the Designated Club for the Draw.
 respective Semi-Finals.
 Note: The awarding of Competition Points will be in
4.6.7 The result of a Semi-Final will be in accordance accordance with Rule 9.20.
 with Rule 8.14 (and for the avoidance of doubt, 4.7.4 For the remainder of this Rule 4.7, a reference
 a Club that loses the Match on the first innings, to a Club includes a reference to a side
 but wins the Match outright, will be the winner). competing in the Women’s 1st Grade 1 Day
4.6.8 If a Semi-Final ends: Competition.
 (a) ends in an outright tie; 4.7.5 At the end of the Competition Rounds, in each
 (b) ends in a tie on the first innings and there Grade and in the Lynne O’Meara Premiership
 is no outright winner; Cup, unless otherwise specified in the relevant
 Competition Draw, the Clubs will be ranked
 (c) ends in a draw without a result on the
 according to the Competition Points earned in
 first innings; or
 the Competition Rounds.
 (d) is abandoned,
 4.7.6 If, at the end of the Competition Rounds, 2 or
 the higher ranking Club that played in that more Clubs in a Competition are equal on
 Semi-Final will be deemed to be the winner for Competition Points, positions will be
 the purposes of Rule 4.6.9. determined by calculating a Net Run Rate
4.6.9 Following the Semi-Final, a Final will be played (NRR) and the Clubs with equal Competition
 in each Grade between the winning Clubs of Points will be ranked in accordance with their
 each Semi-Final played in that Grade. respective NRR from highest to lowest.
4.6.10 If, in accordance with a Competition Draw, no 4.7.7 NRR is calculated by deducting from the
 Semi-Finals are played, the Final will be played average number of runs per over scored by a
 between the 2 Clubs in each Competition Club in a Competition, the average number of
 ranked highest under Rule 4.6.2. runs per over scored against that Club in that
4.6.11 The highest ranked Club playing in a Final will Competition.
 be the Designated Club for that Final. 4.7.8 In the event of a side being all out in less than
4.6.12 The result of a Final will be in accordance with its full quota of overs in a Match, the calculation
 Rule 8.14 (and for the avoidance of doubt, a of its Club’s NRR shall be based on the full
 Club that loses the Match on the first innings, quota of overs to which the side would have
 but wins the Match outright, will be the winner). been entitled and not on the number of overs in
 which it was dismissed.
4.6.13 The Club that wins the Final in a Grade will be
 awarded the premiership for that Grade. Note: For the purpose of Rule 4.7.8, the use of the
 full quota of overs applies only to the batting innings
4.6.14 If a Final: with the actual number of overs bowled used for the
 (a) ends in a tie on the first innings and there bowling innings.
 is no outright winner; 4.7.9 Only Matches where results are obtained will
 (b) ends in a draw; or count for the purpose of NRR calculations.
 (c) is abandoned, 4.7.10 Where:
 the higher ranking Club that played in that Final (a) a Match is abandoned, but a result is
 will be deemed to be the winning Club for the achieved under the Duckworth Lewis
 purposes of Rule 4.6.13 and be awarded the Stern method, for NRR purposes side 1
 premiership for that Grade. will be accredited with side 2’s Par Score

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on abandonment off the same number of Glenda Hall Shield Competitions
 overs faced by side 2: or (including Semi-Finals & Finals)
 (b) a Match is concluded but with Duckworth
 4.8.1 Unless otherwise specified in a Competition
 Lewis Stern method having been applied
 Draw, in the 1st Division T20 Competition, each
 at an earlier point in the Match, side 1 will
 Club will be drawn to play 1 Match against each
 be accredited with 1 run less than the
 other in the Competition Rounds for
 final Target Score for side 2 off the total
 Competition Points.
 number of overs allocated to side 2 to
 reach the target. 4.8.2 In the Women’s 1st Grade T20 Competition will
 be played for Competition Points between sides
4.7.11 Unless otherwise specified in a Competition
 from the participating Clubs in accordance with
 Draw, at the end of the Competition Rounds,
 the Competition Draw.
 the 4 Clubs in each Competition ranked highest
 will play Semi-Finals as follows: 4.8.3 In the Glenda Hall Shield Competition Matches
 will be played between participating Clubs for
 (a) the highest ranked Club will play the 4th
 Competition Points in accordance with the
 highest ranked Club; and
 Competition Draw.
 (b) the 2nd highest ranked Club will play the Note: The awarding of Competition Points will be in
 3rd highest ranked Club. accordance with Rule 10.18.
4.7.12 The highest ranked Club and the 2nd highest 4.8.4 For the remainder of this Rule 4.8, a reference
 ranked Club will be the Designated Club for the to a Club includes a reference to a side
 respective Semi-Finals. competing in the Women’s 1st Grade T20
4.7.13 The result of a Semi-Final will be in accordance Competition.
 with Rule 9.19. 4.8.5 At the end of the Competition Rounds, in the
4.7.14 If a Semi-Final: 1st DivisionT20 Competition, the Women’s 1st
 (a) ends in a tie; Grade T20 Competition and the Glenda Hall
 (b) ends in a draw; or Shield Competition the participating Clubs will
 be ranked according to the Competition Points
 (c) is abandoned, earned in the Competition Rounds.
 the higher ranking Club that played in that 4.8.6 If, at the end of the Competition Rounds, 2 or
 Semi-Final will be deemed to be the winner for more Clubs in a Competition are equal on
 the purposes of Rule 4.7.15 . Competition Points, positions shall be
4.7.15 Following the Semi Final, a Final will be played determined by calculating a NRR and the Clubs
 in each Competition between the winning Clubs with equal Competition Points will be ranked in
 of each Semi-Final played in that Competition. accordance with their respective NRR from
4.7.16 If, in accordance with a Competition Draw, no highest to lowest.
 Semi-Finals are played, the Final will be played 4.8.7 NRR is calculated by deducting from the
 between the 2 Clubs in each Competition average number of runs per over scored by a
 ranked highest under Rule 4.7.5. Club in a Competition, the average number of
4.7.17 The highest ranked Club playing in a Final will runs per over scored against that Club in that
 be the Designated Club for that Final. Competition.
4.7.18 The result of a Final will be determined in 4.8.8 In the event of a side being all out in less than
 accordance with Rule 9.19. its full quota of overs in a Match, the calculation
 of its Club’s NRR shall be based on the full
4.7.19 The Club that wins the Final in a Competition
 quota of overs to which the side would have
 will be awarded the premiership for that
 been entitled and not on the number of overs in
 Competition.
 which it was dismissed.
4.7.20 Subject to the provision of a Reserve Day in a
 Note: For the purpose of Rule 4.8.7, the use of the
 Competition Draw, or any variation to the full quota of overs applies only to the batting innings
 Competition Draw approved under Rule 4.5.1 with the actual number of overs bowled used for the
 that allows for the Final to be replayed, if a bowling innings.
 Final: 4.8.9 Only Matches where results are obtained will
 (a) ends in a draw; or count for the purpose of NRR calculations.
 (b) is abandoned, 4.8.10 Where:
 the higher ranking Club that played in that Final (a) a Match is abandoned, but a result is
 will be deemed to be the winning Club for the achieved under the Duckworth Lewis
 purposes of Rule 4.7.19 and be awarded the Stern method, for NRR purposes side 1
 premiership for that Competition. will be accredited with side 2’s Par Score
4.7.21 If the Final ends in a tie, then both Clubs that on abandonment off the same number of
 played in that Final will be awarded joint overs faced by side 2: or
 premiership for that Competition. (b) a Match is concluded but with Duckworth
 Lewis Stern method having been applied
4.8 Format of the 1st Division T20,
 at an earlier point in the Match, side 1
 Women’s 1st Grade T20 Competition & w.ill be accredited with 1 run less than
 the final Target Score for side 2 off the

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total number of overs allocated to side 2 Note: The division of Club’s into pools and the
 to reach the target. seeding of Clubs may be unrelated, meaning that a
 Club’s seeded position in a Competition may have
4.8.11 At the end of the Competition Rounds, the 4 absolutely no bearing on the pool it is placed in.
 Clubs in each Competition ranked highest will
 play Semi-Finals as follows: 4.9.2 The result of a Match in a Knockout Round(s)
 (Knockout Match) will be in accordance with
 (a) the highest ranked Club will play the 4th Rule 10.17 (and Rule 10.19) and a Club that
 highest ranked Club; and loses a Knockout Match will be eliminated from
 (b) the 2nd highest ranked Club will play the the relevant Competition.
 3rd highest ranked Club. 4.9.3 If 2 unseeded Clubs play in a Match, the
 unless otherwise determined in the Competition Designated Team will be determined by the
 Draw. Competitions Manager, in his or her absolute
4.8.12 The highest ranked Club and the 2nd highest discretion.
 ranked Club will be the Designated Club for the 4.9.4 Following the competition of all Matches in the
 respective Semi-Finals unless otherwise Knockout Round(s), the 2 Clubs in a pool that
 determined in a Competition Draw. have not been eliminated from the Competition
4.8.13 The result of a Semi-Final will be in accordance will play a Semi-Final.
 with Rule 10.17 (and Rule 10.19). 4.9.5 For the purposes of the Club Championship
4.8.14 Following the Semi Final, a Final will be played only, any Premier Club that plays in a Semi-
 in each Competition between the winning Clubs Final will be awarded 2 Competition Points.
 of each Semi-Final played in that Division. 4.9.6 In each pool, the Club with the highest NRR
4.8.15 If a Semi-Final: following the Knockout Round(s) will be the
 Designated Club for the respective Semi-Final.
 (a) ends in a tie;
 4.9.7 If 2 Clubs playing in a Semi-Final have the
 (b) ends in a draw; or
 same NRR, the Designated Club will be the
 (c) is abandoned, higher seeded Club..
 the higher ranking Club that played in that 4.9.8 If 2 unseeded Clubs playing in a Semi-Final
 Semi-Final will be deemed to be the winner for have the same NRR, the Designated Team will
 the purposes of Rule 4.8.14. be determined by the Competitions Manager, in
4.8.16 The highest ranked Club playing in a Final will his or her absolute discretion.
 be the Designated Club for that Final. 4.9.9 NRR is calculated by deducting from the
4.8.17 The result of a Final will be determined in average number of runs per over scored by a
 accordance with Rule 10.17 (and Rule 10.19). Club in a Competition, the average number of
4.8.18 The Club that wins the Final in a Competition runs per over scored against that Club in that
 will be awarded the premiership for that Competition.
 Competition. 4.9.10 In the event of a side being all out in less than
4.8.19 If a Final: its full quota of overs in a Match, the calculation
 of its Club’s NRR shall be based on the full
 (a) ends in a draw; or
 quota of overs to which the side would have
 (b) is abandoned, been entitled and not on the number of overs in
 the higher ranking Club that played in that Final which it was dismissed.
 will be deemed to be the winning Club for the Note: For the purpose of Rule 4.9.10, the use of the
 purposes of Rule 4.9.20 and be awarded the full quota of overs applies only to the batting innings
 premiership for that Division. with the actual number of overs bowled used for the
 bowling innings.
4.8.20 If the Final ends in a tie, then both Clubs that
 played in that Final will be awarded joint 4.9.11 Only Matches where results are obtained will
 premiership for that Competition. count for the purpose of NRR calculations.
 4.9.12 Where:
4.9 Format of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Division
 T20 Competitions (including Semi- (a) a Match is abandoned, but a result is
 Finals & Finals). achieved under the Duckworth Lewis
 Stern method, for NRR purposes side 1
4.9.1 Unless otherwise specified in a Competition will be accredited with side 2’s Par Score
 Draw, in the T20 Competitions in 2nd, 3rd and on abandonment off the same number of
 4th Divisions, the Clubs will be seeded in overs faced by side 2: or
 accordance with the method described in (b) a Match is concluded but with Duckworth
 Annexure G, divided into pools, and each Club Lewis Stern method having been applied
 will play in a round or rounds of Matches (the at an earlier point in the Match, side 1 will
 Knockout Round(s)) in accordance with the be accredited with 1 run less than the
 Competition Draw. final Target Score for side 2 off the total
 Note: For the purposes of a Knockout Round(s) the number of overs allocated to side 2 to
 Designated Club is the higher seeded club reach the target.
 participating in the Match, irrespective of whether
 that Club is first named in the draw. 4.9.13 The result of a Semi-Final will be in accordance
 with Rule 10.17 (and Rule 10.19).

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4.9.14 Following the Semi Final, a Final will be played Manager will allocate a ground to play the
 in each Division between the winning Clubs of Match on.
 each Semi-Final played in that Division. 4.10.4 In allocating a ground under Rule 4.10.3, the
4.9.15 If a Knockout Match: Competitions Manager:
 (a) ends in a tie (a) must take into consideration the
 (b) ends in a draw; or suitability of all available grounds;
 (c) is abandoned, (b) may (but is not obliged to) take into
 account any request from a Designated
 the Designated Club that played in that
 Club to play the Match at a specific
 Knockout Match will be deemed to be the
 ground; and
 winner for the purposes of Rule 4.9.4.
 (c) must not allocate a ground that is a
4.9.16 If a Semi-Final:
 Home Ground of the Club opposing the
 (a) ends in a tie Designated unless:
 (b) ends in a draw; or (i) the Designated Club has agreed to
 (c) is abandoned, play the Match at that ground; or
 the Designated Club that played in that Semi- (ii) no other grounds are available (either
 Final will be deemed to be the winner for the because they are being used for
 purposes of Rule 4.9.14. another Match, will not be made
 available by a Ground Authority or are
4.9.17 The Club with the highest NRR determined
 not determined suitable).
 under Rule 4.9.9 playing in a Final will be the
 Designated Club for that Final. 4.10.5 The allocation of grounds for Semi-Finals and
 Finals under this Rule 4.10 must be approved
4.9.18 If 2 Clubs playing in a Final have the same
 by the Administering Body before the beginning
 NRR, the Designated Club will be the higher
 of the Match.
 seeded club will be deemed to be the winner for
 the purposes of Rule . 4.10.6 In determining the suitability of a ground for use
 in a Semi-Final or Final under this Rule 4.10 the
4.9.19 The result of a Final will be determined in following factors will be taken into
 accordance with Rule 10.17 (and Rule 10.19). consideration:
4.9.20 The Club that wins the Final in a Division will be
 (a) the ratings that the ground has received
 awarded the premiership for that Division.
 in Ground Reports throughout the
4.9.21 Subject to the provision of a Reserve Day in a season in all Competitions;
 Competition Draw, or any variation to the (b) facilities such as change rooms, toilet
 Competition Draw approved under Rule 4.5.1 facilities and a functional kitchen
 that allows for the Final to be replayed, if a
 available at the ground;
 Final:
 (c) availability of covers, sightscreens and
 (a) ends in a tie;
 scoreboard at the ground (and the
 (b) ends in a draw; or effectiveness of each).
 (c) is abandoned, 4.10.7 Nothing in Rule 4.10 prevents the Competitions
 both Clubs will be awarded the premiership Manager from asking the Administering Body
 jointly for that Division. for its opinion or recommendation when making
 a determination of suitability of a ground.
4.10 Ground allocation For Semi-Finals &
 Finals in all Competitions
4.10.1 Competition Finals in 1st Grade or 1st Division
 will be played at Manuka Oval if it is made
 available by the relevant Ground Authority, or, if
 Manuka Oval is not made available, Phillip
 Oval, if it is made available by the relevant
 Ground Authority.
4.10.2 Unless as otherwise provided for in a
 Competition Draw, and subject to Rule 4.10.1
 and Rule 4.10.3, Semi Finals and Finals in all
 Competitions will be played at a Home Ground
 of the Designated Club, provided the ground is
 determined by the Competitions Manager to be
 suitable to host a Semi-Final of a Final.
4.10.3 If not otherwise specified in a Competition Draw
 and if no Home Ground of a Designated Club is
 available (either because it is being used by the
 Designated Club in a higher Grade, it will not be
 made available by a Ground Authority or it is
 not determined suitable (see Rule 4.10.6)) for a
 Semi-Final or a Final, then the Competitions

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another Club for the purposes of taking
5. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IN ALL part in a Women’s Competition; and
 COMPETITIONS (INCLUDING SEMI-
 (c) a person registered as a player with a
 FINALS & FINALS) Club may also register as a player with
5.1 General eligibility requirements another Club for the purposes of taking
 part in Competition not administered
5.1.1 In accordance with the By-Laws, a person is under these Rules.
 not eligible to play in a Match for any Club
 5.1.9 A person is not eligible to play in a Match
 unless that person is registered as a player with
 (including, for the avoidance of doubt, a Semi-
 that Club or the person has been deemed
 Final or a Final) in a Competition 2 or more
 eligible to play in a Match under Rule 11.1.7.
 Competition Grades or Divisions lower than the
 Note: for a definition of “registered as a player” see Competition Grade or Division the person last
 Rule 1.1.2(a).
 played in without the prior consent of the
5.1.2 Subject to Rule 5.1.8, a person may only be Competitions Manager.
 registered as a player with 1 Club at a time and Note: for the purposes of this Rule 5.1.9 the words
 a person who is registered with more than 1 “Grade” and “Division” mean the same thing, such
 Club at any time is not be eligible to play in any that, for example, a person cannot play a 3rd Grade 2
 Match. Day Match if the last Match they played was a
5.1.3 The Administering Body may: Division 1 T20 Match, or, again for example, a
 person cannot play a Division 4 T20 Match If the last
 (a) require any person who has played, or is game they played was a 2nd Grade 1 Day Match,
 intending to play, in a Match to provide without first obtaining the Competitions Manager’s
 evidence of registration with the relevant consent.
 Club or evidence that the person is not 5.1.10 Nothing in Rule 5.1.9 prevents the
 registered with more than 1 Club (or Competitions Manager from referring any
 evidence in relation to any relevant claim request for consent under Rule 5.1.9 to the
 that the person may have made); and Administering Body for its opinion or
 (b) without limiting any power of the recommendation on the request.
 Disciplinary Committee, suspend the
 person from playing in any Match if the 5.2 Special eligibility requirements for
 Administering Body is not satisfied that Women's 1st and 2nd Grade
 the person: Competitions
 (i) is registered as a player with a Club; 5.2.1 Subject to Rule 5.2.2, any person contracted to
 or Cricket ACT as a player or named in the
 (ii) is not registered as a player with more “Meteors Development Squad” and is older
 than 1 Club. than under19 level are not eligible to play in a
5.1.4 In accordance with the By-Laws, the Match in the Women’s 2nd Grade Competition.
 Competitions Manager has responsibility for 5.2.2 Rule 5.2.3 does not apply to a person classified
 administering the transfer of registration of a by Cricket ACT as a “Meteors Development
 person as player from a Club to another Club. Squad Pathway Player”.
5.1.5 Nothing in Rule 5.1.4 prevents the 5.2.3 In addition to the general eligibility requirements
 Competitions Manager from referring any set out in Rule 5.1, person yet to turn 14 years
 request for transfer of a person's registration to old at midnight on 31 August of the year of the
 the Administering Body for its opinion or commencement of the relevant season, is not
 recommendation on the request. eligible to play in a Match in either the Women's
5.1.6 A person is not eligible to play in a Match for 1st or 2nd Grade Competition (including, for the
 any Club if the person is: avoidance of doubt, a Semi-Final or a Final)
 (a) a Defaulter; or without the prior consent of Competitions
 Manager.
 (b) otherwise serving a suspension from
 playing or has been disqualified from 5.3 Eligibility requirements for Semi-Finals
 playing by Cricket ACT (including by the & Finals in Premier Competitions
 Discipline Committee or the Board), a
 Club or any other club or cricket 5.3.1 In addition to the general eligibility requirements
 association. set out in Rule 5.1 and Rule 5.2 and subject to
 Rule 5.4, for Semi-Finals in:
5.1.7 Subject to Rule 5.3.8, Rule 8.16 and Rule 8.17,
 a person is not eligible to play in more than 1 (a) a 1 Day Competition, a person is eligible
 Match in the same Round of Matches (but may to play in a Semi-Final in a Grade if the
 field as a substitute). total number of 1 Day Matches played by
 the person in that Grade and any lower
5.1.8 Despite Rule 5.1.2: Grade for the Club the person is to
 (a) a person registered to as a player with a represent is greater than or equal to 40%
 junior cricket club in the ACT may also of the 1 Day Competition Matches played
 register as a player with a Club; by the Club in that Grade at the date of
 (b) a person registered as a player with a the Semi-Final (refer to Annexure F);
 Club may also register as a player with

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