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OFFICIAL HANDBOOK2013-14

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Bayview on the Park

For more information please contact the

VWCA on 9653 1181 or [email protected]

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Victorian Women’s Cricket Association

2013/14

VWCA Score Hotline 9653 1181

(One Day Shield, North West & South East Competitions)

Premier Cricket Score Hotline 9653 1131

(Premier Firsts & Premier Seconds Competitions)

VWCA Information Line

For information on umpire appointments: 1902 210 578

(One Day Shield, North West & South East Competitions) (Rate $0.83 per minute, including GST - mobile & pay phones extra)

Premier Cricket Ground Status Reporting

0413 888 391 (Premier Firsts & Premier Seconds Competitions)

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Season 2013/14 Office Bearers & Contacts

President Rachel Derham Vice Presidents Robyn Calder

Julie Savage Tamara Mason

Premier & Community Erini Gianakopoulos Club Cricket Officer Cricket Victoria

86 Jolimont St Jolimont Vic 3002 P: 9653 1181 F: 9653 1144 E: [email protected] W: vwca.cricketvictoria.com.au

Match Results & Jill Crowther AH: 9546 4967 Registration Secretary

Pennant Secretary Katherine Broome M: 0425 791 463 Umpires Advisor Joe Briganti M: 0418 115 365

Committees

Board Alanna Duffy, Kirsty Henshall, Peter Kaspar, Lorraine Taylor & Clare Warren Cricket Victoria Julie Savage Delegate Rules Committee Russell Turner Disciplinary Joe Briganti, Alanna Duffy, Gail Schmidt, Committee Russell Turner & Lorraine Taylor

Appeals Chairperson David Peers

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Regional Cricket Managers Andrew Farlie Region 1 (Mallee-Murray) Business: 5033 0356 Mobile: 0408 321 877 [email protected] Stephen Field Region 2 (West Country) Business: 5577 2672 Mobile: 0417 342 332 [email protected] Campbell Waring Region 3 (Central Highlands) Business: 5332 8696 Mobile: 0427 839 548 [email protected] Bruce Nunn Region 4 (Barwon) Business: 5254 1435 Mobile: 0409 018 096 [email protected] Damien Dunlop Region 5 (Northern Rivers) Mobile: 0408 562 704 [email protected] Rhys Miller Region 6 (North East Country) Mobile: 0407 922 414 [email protected] Rob Wood Region 7 (Gippsland) Business: 5662 5293 Mobile: 0408 820 582 [email protected] Jason Mathers Region 8 (South East Country) Business: 5975 0462 Mobile: 0413 888 398 [email protected]

Duncan Harrison Region 9 (West Metro) Mobile: 0428 382 349 [email protected] Daniel Trevillian Region 10 (North West Metro) Mobile: 0409 025 232 [email protected] David Hall Region 11 (Northern Metro) Business: 9372 9681 Mobile: 0413 840 047 [email protected] John Hayes Region 12 (Inner South East Metro) Mobile: 0408 739 867 [email protected] Shane Koop Region 13 (Inner East Metro) Mobile: 0413 840 049 [email protected] Jarrod Leggett Region 14 (Outer East Metro) Mobile: 0409 776 426 [email protected] Stuart Clark Region 15 (South East Bayside Metro) Business: 9553 1363 Mobile: 0409 025 232 [email protected] Adrian Jones Region 16 (Outer South Metro) Business: 9772 2240 Mobile: 0433 574 865 [email protected]

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Dates to Remember 2013/14 September 18th September Council Meeting - 7pm - Cricket Victoria October 5th & 6th VWCA club competition starts 19th, 19th & 20th SA v VicSpirit - Adelaide 25th, 26th & 27th VicSpirit v ACT - Ringwood CC November 8th, 9th & 10th NSW v VicSpirit - Sydney 22nd, 23rd & 24th WA v VicSpirit - Perth December 6th, 7th & 8th VicSpirit v TAS - Junction Oval January 2nd, 3rd & 4th VicSpirit v QLD - Junction Oval 6th Shooting Stars v England - Perth 10th - 13th Test - Southern Stars v England - Perth 17th Shooting Stars v England - Melbourne 19th ODI - Australia v England - Melbourne 23rd ODI - Australia v England - Melbourne 26th ODI - Australia v England - Hobart 25th/26th Twenty20 Finals - Community Competition 29th T20 - Australia v England - Hobart 31st T20 - Australia v England - Sydney February 2nd T20 - Australia v England - Sydney 19th February Council Meeting - 7pm - Cricket Victoria 22nd Twenty20 Finals - Premier Competition

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Dates to Remember 2013/14 March 8th Semi Final - All grades except Premier 1sts 9th Semi Final Reserve Day - All grades except Premier 1sts 15th Semi Final - Premier 1sts 15th Finals - All grades except Premier 1sts 16th Semi Final Reserve Day - Premier 1sts 16th Finals Reserve Day - All grades except Premier 1sts 22nd Final - Premier 1sts 23rd Final Reserve Day - Premier 1sts April 9th CV Premier Cricket Awards Night - The Pullman, Albert Park May 9th VWCA Community Cricket Awards Night - Bayview on the Park 28th May Council Meeting - 7pm - Cricket Victoria August 6th VWCA AGM - 7:00pm - Cricket Victoria

All Council meetings & AGM are held at Cricket Victoria, 86 Jolimont St, Jolimont at 7pm

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Background to the Victorian Women’s Cricket Association The Victorian Women’s Cricket Association has been organising cricket for girls and women since 1905. The first recorded match however was played many years earlier. It was between the “Eleven Blues” and the “Eleven Reds” on April 7th, 1874 at Bendigo. Since then the VWCA has grown to over 45 teams competing in the metropolitan area and in Ballarat, Gisborne and Geelong. Victoria is the largest women’s cricket state in Australia. The VWCA competition is divided into five grades with two of those divided into geographical zones.

Junior Girls Cricket

Cricket Victoria State Championships The State Championship Program continues to grow each year and offer young cricketers a tournament to develop their skills, experience the enjoyment of the game and represent their region. U14: Wednesday 15th – Friday 17th January 2014 U16: Wednesday 15th – Friday 17th January 2014 U18: Tuesday 10th – Thursday 12th December 2013 U18 Final: Date TBC (MCG) Any questions regarding female elite junior programs can be directed to your Regional Cricket Manager (RCM) or to the Pathway, Education & Training Manager, Paul Montgomery on 9653 1153 or email [email protected] Junior Competitions Female junior programs and competitions are a key focus for all Cricket Victoria regions, with all areas having strategic plans to run cricket programs, girls’ teams in boys competitions, 'All Girls' competitions and/or come and try days. To find out more about these programs please contact your local RCM or Di Day, Female Youth Programs Officer at Cricket Victoria on 0427 314 389 or email [email protected]

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Affiliated Associations

Victorian Women's Cricket Umpires Association President: Anne Hallam Secretary: Russell Turner M: 0433 755 050 E: [email protected] Pioneer Victorian Ladies' Cricket Association President: Cath McLeod M: 0412 352 338 E: [email protected]

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VWCA Premiers 2012/13

Premier Firsts - Agnes McDonnell Trophy Dandenong Premier Firsts Twenty20 Essendon Maribyrnong Park Premier Seconds - Julie Jones Trophy Napoleons/Sebastopol Premier Seconds Twenty20 Brighton District One Day Shield Riverside One Day Shield Twenty20 Darebin One Day North West Geelong One Day North West Twenty20 Altona North One Day South East Upper Ferntree Gully One Day South East Twenty20 Box Hill

Awards 2012/13

Una Paisley Medal - Most Consistent Premier Firsts Player Emma Inglis - Brunswick Park Sue Woolcock Award - Most Consistent Premier Seconds Player Catherine Morrow - Coburg June Cole Award - Best First Year Premier Firsts Player Chelsea Moscript - Dandenong Bob Templeton Award - One Day Shield Final Umpires Joe Briganti & Anne Hallam Frank McDonald Memorial Trophy - Most Promising Schoolgirl Brooke Eley - Essendon Maribyrnong Park Dorothy Porter Memorial Prize - Most Promising U18 Spin Bowler in the Community Competition Mariah Dodds - Geelong Jill Crowther Award - Best Administered Club Kingston Heath Cricket Club Home Ground Advantage Premier Competition Spirit of Cricket Award Essendon Maribyrnong Park Home Ground Advantage Community Competition Spirit of Cricket Award Burnley CYMS Cricket Club Pioneers Award for Outstanding Services to Women’s Cricket Sylvia Faram

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Under18 Most Valuable Players 2012/13

Premier Firsts Alana King Dandenong Premier Seconds Jasmin Harrison Ringwood One Day Shield Tenae Browne Frankston One Day North West Vanessa Lewicki Geelong One Day South East Carly Coventry Mt. Martha

Premier Firsts Team of the Year 2012/13

1. Meg Lanning (C) Box Hill 2. Elyse Villani Brunswick Park 3. Emma Inglis Brunswick Park 4. Tammy Norquay Brunswick Park 5. Kelly Applebee Dandenong 6. Anna Lanning Box Hill 7. Emily Smith (WK) Essendon Maribyrnong Park 8. Alana King Dandenong 9. Emma Kearney Essendon Maribyrnong Park 10. Emma Gallagher Dandenong 11. Alex Hartley Box Hill 12. Laura Croft Dandenong

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Player of the Final 2012/13

Premier Firsts One Day - Betty Wilson Medal: Julie Hunter Dandenong Twenty20: Emily McIntyre Essendon MP

Premier Seconds One Day: Sarah Tatchell Naps/Sebas Twenty20: Kate Henderson Brighton District

One Day Shield One Day: Nicole Callinan Riverside Twenty20: Faele O’Connor Darebin

One Day North West One Day: Sue Huessi Geelong Twenty20: Renee McBain Altona North

One Day South East One Day: Chloe Ip Box Hill Twenty20: Jo Van Mourik Upper Ferntree Gully

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Averages 2012/13

Premier Firsts Batting: Meg Lanning Box Hill 91.00 Bowling: Julie Hunter Dandenong 11.14 Keeping: Emily Smith Essendon MP 23 dismissals

Premier Seconds Batting: Ando Aparo Brunswick Park 81.67 Bowling: Sara Cavanagh Naps/Sebas 6.92 Keeping: Leanne Leggieri Brighton Dist 14 dismissals

One Day Shield Batting: Nicole Callinan Riverside 68.50 Bowling: Kerry Johnson Riverside 7.51 Keeping: Tegan French Edinburgh 21 dismissals

One Day North West Batting: Sophie Rohkamper Altona North 132.67 Bowling: Dianna Cachia Craigieburn 5.32 Keeping: Georgina Deans Geelong 18 dismissals

One Day South East Batting: Donna Gouldthorp Kingston Heath 59.67 Bowling: Chloe Ip Box Hill 5.33 Keeping: Mikaela Jago Yarra Valley 16 dismissals

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VWCA Life Members

1931 *Mrs Ivy Larkin n Webster 1967 *Miss Rita Catmull *Mrs E Cox 1970 *Mrs Betty Butcher 1938 *Mrs Lillian James 1971 Mrs Anne Gordon 1940 *Mrs Dot Mummery n. Debham 1972 *Mrs June Cole 1942 *Mrs Vera Cutter 1973 Miss Sylvia Faram Mrs P Buchanan 1974 *Miss Joyce Bath *Miss L Bone 1976 Mrs Jill Crowther n. Cole *Miss L Mills 1978 *Mr Mervyn Wells 1943 *Mrs O Willaton 1981 *Miss Elaine Bray *Mrs A Plymin 1982 *Miss Valerie Styles 1944 *Mrs M Gates 1983 Miss Catherine McLeod *Miss Hilda Trezise 1985 Mrs Anne Morton n. Silverwood *Miss M Elvins 1986 Miss Margaret Jennings 1949 *Mrs Lillian Noble 1987 Miss Raelee Thompson 1951 *Mrs Phyl Graf 1988 Miss Shirley Banfield 1952 *Mrs Agnes McDonnell 1989 Miss Sharon Tredrea 1953 *Mrs Dorothy Hosking 1990 *Mrs Marlene Tate 1954 *Mrs Irene Grant 1991 Miss Lorraine Taylor 1955 *Mrs Edna Stephens n. Farrow 1992 Mr Henry Spiers 1956 *Miss Una Paisley 1993 Miss Betty Ottosen 1957 *Miss Nell McLarty 1997 Ms Susan Woolcock 1960 *Miss Betty Wilson 2002 Mrs Julie Jones 1961 Miss Peg Griffith 2007 Miss Robyn Calder 1962 *Miss Gwen Wilson 2011 Mr Russell Turner 1963 *Miss Doh Loweth 2013 Ms Claudia Fatone 1964 *Gwen Owen 2013 Ms Julie Savage

*Deceased

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Square Leg Umpiring There may be occasions where you may be called on to act as a Square Leg Umpire. This position is equally as important as the main umpire, and involves a number of duties, which we list below for your information. Please read carefully: 1. Count the balls bowled in each over and confer with partner by way of a pre-

arranged signal. 2. Watch for, then call and signal any short runs at your end. 3. Give descriptions on appeals for: (a) Hit wicket (b) Stumped (c) Run out (at your end) 4. Call the signal No Ball when: the wicketkeeper does not remain wholly behind the

wicket until the ball delivered by the bowler touches the bat or person of the striker, or passes the wicket or the striker attempts a run.

5. Check there are no more than two fielders behind the line of the popping crease on

the on-side at the moment of delivery. 6. Observe position of batters with regard to their having crossed when a catch,

overthrows, illegal fielding or lost ball seems likely. 7. Watch for all forms of unfair play. 8. Call and signal “dead ball” when applicable. 9. Be ready to give advice to partner in instances where he/she may have been

unsighted.

Let us all remember that when we are umpiring we are taking on the responsibility for conducting the game in a fair and orderly manner

VWCA Policies All VWCA Health and Safety Policies can be viewed on the VWCA Website at the following link: http://vwca.cricketvictoria.com.au/policies

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The Spirit of Cricket Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within its Laws but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is seen to abuse this spirit causes injury to the game itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the captains. 1. There are two Laws which place the responsibility for the team’s conduct firmly on the

captain. Responsibility of captains: The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of the Game as well as within the Laws. Player’s conduct: In the event of a player failing to comply with instructions by an umpire, or criticising by word or action the decisions of an umpire, or showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall in the first place report the matter to the other umpire and to the player’s captain, and instruct the latter to take action.

2. Fair and unfair play

According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play. The umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captain to take action where required.

3. The umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of: Time wasting Damaging the pitch Dangerous or unfair bowling Tampering with the ball Any other action that they consider to be unfair

4. The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for:

Your opponents Your own captain and team The role of the umpires The game’s traditional values

5. It is against the Spirit of the Game:

To dispute an umpire’s decision by word, action or gesture To direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance:

a) to appeal knowing that the batsman is not out b) to advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing c) to seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with persistent

clapping or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one’s own side

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6. Violence There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play.

7. Players

Captains and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match. Every player is expected to make an important contribution to this

The Home Ground Advantage - Spirit of Cricket Award The VWCA, in association with sponsor Home Ground Advantage has developed an initiative to reward clubs for embracing the Spirit of Cricket. At the end of the 2013/14 season the best club in the Premier & Community competitions will be awarded a $500 award to be known as ‘The Home Ground Advantage - Spirit of Cricket Award’.

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Women’s National Cricket League 50 Over Fixture 2013/14

Oct 19 SA v VicSpirit Adelaide

Oct 26 VicSpirit v ACT Ringwood Cricket Club

Nov 9 NSW v VicSpirit Sydney

Nov 23 WA v VicSpirit Perth

Dec 7 VicSpirit v TAS Junction Oval

Jan 3 VicSpirit v QLD Junction Oval

Women’s National Cricket League Twenty20 Fixture 2013/14

Oct 18 & 20 SA v VicSpirit Adelaide

Oct 25 & 27 VicSpirit v ACT Ringwood Cricket Club

Nov 8 & 10 NSW v VicSpirit Sydney

Nov 22 & 24 WA v VicSpirit Perth

Dec 6 & 8 VicSpirit v TAS Junction Oval

Jan 2 & 4 VicSpirit v QLD Junction Oval

For more information visit www.vicspirit.com.au

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Club Contacts & Grounds

ALTONA ROOSTERS (Royal Blue, Red & Yellow) Email: [email protected] Website: http://altonaroosters.vic.cricket.com.au Delegate: Yogi Navaratnam AH: 9748 8492

M: 0402 097 883 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Judy Nolton M: 0425 610 826 E: [email protected] Ground: One Day NW Langshaws Reserve, Fifth Ave, Altona North (Melways Ref 55 B2) Turf *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Helen Harris 0417 979 997 Judy Nolton 0425 610 826 BAYSWATER PARK (Burgundy, Blue & Gold) Email: [email protected] Website: www.bpcc.org.au Delegate: Sarah Smith M: 0421 848 097 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Marcus Adams M: 0400 856 896

E: [email protected] Ground: One Day SE Guy Turner Reserve, Amber St, Bayswater

(Melways Ref 64 C5) Synthetic *Sunday Or if advised: Sassas Reserve, Terama St, Bayswater

(Melways Ref 64 D7) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Sarah Smith 0421 848 097 Marcus Adams 0400 256 896

BOX HILL (Green, Gold & Grey) Email: [email protected] Website: http://bhcc.com.au Delegate: Lisa Bowring M: 0433 998 028

E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Penelope Cleghorn M: 0408 325 876

E: [email protected] Ground: Premier Firsts Box Hill City Oval, Cnr Middleborough

Rd & Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill (Melways Ref 47 G9) Turf *Sunday

Premier Seconds As above *Sunday One Day SE TBA

Match Morning Contact: Lisa Bowring 0433 998 028 Penelope Cleghorn 0408 325 876

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BRIGHTON DISTRICT (Navy Blue & White) Email: [email protected] Website: http://brightondistrictcc.vic.cricket.com.au Delegate: Georgie Dwyer M: 0419 778 794 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Ellen McGrath M: 0400 085 838 E: [email protected] Grounds: Premier Seconds: Dendy Park, Breen Drive Brighton East

(Melways Ref 77 A2) Turf *Saturday One Day Shield: Dendy Park East Oval, Breen Drive, Brighton East

(Melways Ref 77 A2) Synthetic *Saturday Match Morning Contact: Leanne Leggieri 0433 554 320

Ellen McGrath 0400 085 383 BRUNSWICK PARK (Black & White) Email: [email protected] Website: http://brunswickparkwomens.vic.cricket.com.au Delegate: Elyse Villani M: 0401 617 776

E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Helen Cox M: 0409 406 382 E: [email protected] Grounds: Premier Firsts: AG Gillon Oval, Pearson Street, Brunswick West

(Melways Ref 29 E6) Turf *Sunday Or if advised: Holbrook Reserve, Jewell Cres, Brunswick West

(Melways Ref 29 B8) Turf *Sunday Premier Seconds: As above *Sunday

Match Morning Contact: Emma Inglis 0409 193 019 Tammy Norquay 0400 346 408 BURNLEY CYMS (Yellow & Black) Email: [email protected] Website: www.burnleycricketclub.com.au Delegate: Katherine Fuhrmann M: 0418779536

E: [email protected] Grounds: One Day SE: Fletcher Oval, FR Smith Drive, Burnley (Melways Ref 59 B1) Synthetic *Saturday Match Morning Contact: Emma Douglas 0404 434 426 Holly Westall 0416 451 616

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COBURG (Maroon & Gold) Email: [email protected] Website: http://coburg.vic.cricket.com.au Delegate: Vicki Brown M: 0419 539 533 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Ken Waters M: 0408 371 613 E: [email protected] Grounds: Premier Seconds: Coburg City Oval, Cnr Russell St & Harding St Coburg

(Melways Ref 29 J1) Turf *Sunday One Day Shield: As above *Sunday

Or if advised: Campbell Reserve, Moore St, Coburg (Melways Ref 30 A4) Turf *Sunday

Match Morning Contact: Ken Waters 0408 371 613 Catherine Morrow 0402 148 704 CRAIGIEBURN (Green & White) Email: [email protected] Website: www.craigieburncc.com.au Delegate: Loretta Weedon M: 0400 306 291 [email protected] 2nd Contact: David Woodgate AH: 9308 1756

M: 0407351892 E: [email protected]

Grounds: One Day NW: Vic Foster Reserve, Pines Way, Craigieburn (Melways Ref 387 A7) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Dale Weedon 0408 996 839 David Woodgate 0407 351 892 DANDENONG (Light Blue & Dark Blue) Email: [email protected] Website: www.dandylionswcc.com Delegate: Emma Gallagher M: 0428 848 653 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Erica Kershaw M: 0406 477 629 Grounds: Premier Firsts: Greaves Reserve, Dandenong Showgrounds Oval 4, Bennet St, Dandenong

(Melways Ref 90 A7 & 89 K6) Turf *Saturday Or if advised: Casey Fields Oval 4, 160 Berwick - Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East (Melways Ref 134 E7) Turf *Sunday

Premier Seconds: As Above Match Morning Contact: Emma Gallagher 0428 848 653 Erica Kershaw 0428 848 653

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DAREBIN (Red, White & Blue) Email: [email protected] Website: www.falcons.org.au Delegate: Dani Moore M: 0402 059 151 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Julia Boyle M: 0408 599 316 Grounds: One Day Shield: A.H Capp Reserve, Halwyn Cr, West Preston (Melways Ref 30 B2) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Julia Boyle 0408 599 316 Dani Moore 0402 059 151 DENNIS (CHC) (Royal Blue, Yellow, Black & White) Email: [email protected] Website: http://cliftonhillcollingwood.cricketvictoria.com.au Delegate: Emma Vivian M: 0417 050 863 E:[email protected] 2nd Contact: Ange Forrester M: 0431 873 617 E: [email protected] Grounds: One Day NW: McDonnell Park, Clifton St, Northcote

(Melways Ref 30 J8) Synthetic *Saturday Match Morning Contact: Sandy Bugg 0467 595 944 Emma Vivian 0417 050 863 EDINBURGH (Maroon & Gold) Email: [email protected] Website: http://edinburghcricketclub.com Delegate: Julie Allan M: 0408 336 609

E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Stuart Whiley M: 0423 023 399

E: [email protected] Ground: One Day NW: Alfred Crescent Reserve, Alfred Cres, North Fitzroy (Melways Ref 2C D2) Synthetic *Sunday Or if advised: WT Peterson Oval, Brunswick St, North Fitzroy (Melways Ref 2C C2) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Julie Allan 0408 336 609 Paul Holden 0409 876 144

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ESSENDON MARIBYRNONG PARK (Red & Black) Email: [email protected] Website: www.emp.org.au Delegate: Lisa Gale AH: 9335 1690

M: 0416 162 308 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Mary McCormick AH: 9386 3008

M: 0409 439 403 E: [email protected] Grounds: Premier Firsts: Aberfeldie Park, The Boulevard, Moonee Ponds

(Melways Ref 28 C6) Turf *Saturday Premier Seconds: As above *Saturday One Day NW: As above *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Kristen Beams 0418 392 922 Mary McCormick 0409 439 403 FRANKSTON (Blue & Gold) Email: [email protected] Website: http://frankstonwcc.vic.cricket.com.au Delegate: Gail Schmidt AH: 9850 5265

M: 0438 530 066 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Leesa Polwarth M: 0407 823 580 E: [email protected] Grounds: One Day Shield: East Seaford Reserve, Brunel Rd (via Austin Rd), Seaford

(Melways Ref 99 H4) Synthetic *Saturday One Day SE: As Above *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Paula Doe 0433164968 Yolande Morel 0414634303 GEELONG (Navy Blue & White) Email: [email protected] Delegate: Katie Leak M: 0415 309 774 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Louise Brown M: 0439 436 231 E: [email protected] Grounds: One Day NW: Belmont Common No. 1, Settlement Rd, Belmont (Melways Ref 452 A9) Synthetic *Saturday Match Morning Contact: Chris Sedgmen 0408 996 756 Louise Brown 0439 436 231

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GISBORNE (Red & White) Email: [email protected] Website: www.gisbornecc.com Delegate: Erin Kennedy M: 0400 899 139

E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Sarah Gunn M: 0438 076 099 Grounds: One Day Shield: Gardiner Reserve, Cnr Aitken St & Melbourne Rd, Gisborne

(Melways Ref 197 F8) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Sarah Gunn 0438 076 099

Erin Kennedy 0400 899 139 JACANA (Purple & Gold) Email: [email protected] Website: http://jacanacc.vic.cricket.com.au Delegate: Khan Sayers M: 0433 152 550 E: [email protected] Grounds: One Day NW: Jacana Reserve, Lorraine Cres, Broadmeadows

(Melways Ref 6 E8) Synthetic *Saturday Match Morning Contact: Khan Sayers 0433 152 550 KINGSTON HEATH (Red, Black & White) Email: [email protected] Website: www.khcc.org.au Delegate: Hugh McLean M: 0407 556 920 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Clare Warren M: 0404 207 099

E: [email protected] Grounds: One Day SE: Southern Rd Reserve, Acacia Ave, Mentone

(Melways Ref 87 E6) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Donna Gouldthorp 0423 203 553

Clare Warren 0404 207 099

MELBOURNE (Red & Blue) Email: [email protected] Website: www.mcc.org.au Delegate: Marcella Torre M: 0419 272 675 E: [email protected] Grounds: Premier Firsts: Albert Ground, Cnr St Kilda Rd & Roy St, Melbourne (Melways Ref 58 A5) Turf *Sunday Premier Seconds: HG Smith Oval, Macarthur Rd, Parkville (Melways Ref 43 F1) Turf *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Marcella Torre 0419 272 675 Robert Templeton 0466 907 500

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MELBOURNE UNI (Black & Royal Blue) Email: [email protected] Website: www.mucc.com.au Delegate: Zoe Speck M: 0411 129 247 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Rachel Derham M: 0425 739 240 E: [email protected] Grounds: One Day NW: Ransford Oval, Park St, Parkville

(Melways Ref 29 F11) Turf *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Rachel Derham 0425 739 240 Zoe Speck 0411 129 247 MELTON (Red & White) Email: [email protected] Website: http://melton.cricketvictoria.com.au Delegate: Anthony Gale M:0411 433665

E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Eric Barber M: 0400 877 244

E: [email protected] Grounds: Premier Seconds MacPherson Park Oval 1, Coburns Rd, Melton

(Melways Ref 330 H8) Turf *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Nicole Martin - 0434 420 966 MORNINGTON (Red, White & Royal Blue) Email: [email protected] Website: http://morningtoncc.vic.cricket.com.au Delegate: Simon Fiedler AH: 5975 4249

E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Teresa Dale AH: 5976 2501

M: 0439 573 007 E: [email protected]

Grounds: One Day Shield: Alexandra Park, 275 Main St, Mornington (Melways Ref 104 E12) Synthetic *Sunday Or if advised: Narambi Reserve, Narambi Rd, Mornington (Melways Ref 145 J1) Synthetic *Sunday

Match Morning Contact: Teresa Dale 0439 573 007 Simon Fiedler 5975 4249

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MT. MARTHA (Red & White) Email: [email protected] Website: http://mtmarthacc.vic.cricket.com.au Delegate: Ian Ellis M: 0449 715 550

E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Euan Davis M: 0418 328 783

E: [email protected] Grounds: One Day SE: Ferrero Reserve, Seppelt Ave, Mt. Martha

(Melways Ref: 145 B11) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Ian Ellis 0449 715 550 Euan Davis 0418 328 783 NAPOLEONS-SEBASTOPOL (Green & Gold) Email: [email protected] Website: http://napoleonssebastopolcricketclub.com.au Delegate: Sara Cavanagh M: 0488 182 440

E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Adrian Irvin M: 0438 313 779

E: [email protected] Grounds: Premier Seconds: Napoleons Reserve, Colac Rd, Napoleons

Turf *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Sara Cavanagh 0488 182 440 Barry Ringin 0427 848 270 PAKENHAM UPPER TOOMUC (Brown & Yellow) Email: [email protected] Delegate: Wendy Burton M: 0457 414 056 2nd Contact: Victoria Hilder M: 0435 358 049 Grounds: One Day SE: Harry Blackbourne, Pakenham Rd, Pakenham Upper

(Melways Ref 316 A3) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Victoria Hilder 0435 358 049

Trish Garth 0418 221 381 PASCOE VALE (Red & Black) Email: [email protected] Website: www.pascoevalesc.org.au Delegate: Terriann Seath M: 0438 060 899 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Jeff Wood M: 0419 762 548 E: [email protected] Grounds: One Day NW: Raeburn Reserve, Landells Rd, Pascoe Vale

(Melways Ref 17 C9) Turf *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Shannon Davies 0423 726 829

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PLENTY VALLEY (Green & Blue) Email: [email protected] Website: www.pvcc.vic.cricket.com.au Delegate: Cecilia Power M: 0422 307 326

E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Juliet James M: 0428 465 600 E: [email protected] Grounds: Premier Firsts: AK Lines Reserve, Grimshaw St, Watsonia

(Melways Ref 20 F2) Turf *Sunday Or if advised: Yarrambat War Memorial Park, Ironbark Rd, Yarrambat (Melways Ref 184 G8) Turf *Sunday

Premier Seconds: As above *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Juliet James 0428 465 600

Cecilia Power 0422 307 326 RINGWOOD (Blue & Gold) Email: [email protected] Website: http://ringwood.vic.cricket.com.au Delegate: Peter Kaspar AH: 9729 9825

M: 0430 333 376 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Jan Howard AH: 9725 6779

M: 0407 807 098 E: [email protected]

Grounds: Premier Seconds: Proclamation Park, Sylvia Grove, Ringwood (Melways Ref 49 F12) Turf *Saturday Or if advised: Jubilee Park, Greenwood Ave, Ringwood

(Melways Ref: 49 J11) Turf *Sunday One Day SE: As above *Sunday

Match Morning Contact: John Cassidy 0425 731736 Peter Kaspar 0430 333 376 RIVERSIDE (Green & Gold) Email: [email protected] Website: www.riversidecricketclub.com.au Delegate: Kathryn Ennor M: 0409 671 212 E: [email protected] Grounds: One Day Shield: Whatmough Park, Kalparrin Ave, Greensborough

(Melways Ref 20 J1) Synthetic *Sunday Or if advised:Greensborough Park, Diamond Creek Rd, Greensborough

(Melways Ref 20 K1) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Kathryn Ennor 0409 671 212 Kathy Hendy 0439 560 750

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SPOTSWOOD (Green & Gold) Email: [email protected] Website: www.spotswoodcc.com.au Delegate: Sharon Pollard AH: 9391 9616 M: 0407 310 478 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Roy Picone AH: 9391 3997 E: [email protected] Grounds: One Day NW: Donald McLean Reserve Oval 2, The Avenue, Spotswood

(Melways Ref 41 K11) Turf *Sunday Or if advised: Edwards Reserve, Brunel St, South Kingsville

Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Sharon Pollard 9391 9616 or 0407 310 478 UPPER FERNTREE GULLY (Red & Blue) Email: [email protected] Website: www.uftgcc.com.au Delegate: Joanne Van Mourik M: 0417 559 268 E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Renee Thomas M: 0400 536 772 E: [email protected] Grounds: One Day SE: Kings Park Oval 3, Acacia Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully

(Melways Ref 74 D6) Synthetic *Saturday Match Morning Contact: Renee Thomas 0400 536 772

Joanne Van Mourik 0417 559 268

YARRA VALLEY Email: [email protected] Delegate: Leah Parker M: 0411 417 253

E: [email protected] 2nd Contact: Jess Briggs M: 0409 350 536 Grounds: One Day SE Wickhams Reserve, 125 Wickhams Rd, Launching Place

(Melways Ref: 287 E10) Synthetic *Sunday Match Morning Contact: Jess Briggs 0409 360 536

Leah Parker 0411 417 253

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VWCA Match Rules

Season 2013/14

Please Note: VWCA Match Rules apply to the One Day

Shield, North West & South East competitions only.

Match Rules for the Premier Firsts & Premier Seconds

competitions can be found in the Cricket Victoria Official

Handbook & on the VWCA website.

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VWCA MATCH RULES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 THE SEASON 33

2 GENERAL PROVISIONS 33

2.1 Laws of Cricket 33

2.2 Balls 34

2.3 Teams Forfeiting 34

2.4 Teams Withdrawing from the Competition 34

3 MATCH FORMAT 35

4 MATCH PROVISIONS 35

4.1 Nomination of Teams 36

4.2 Request for Substitute Players 36

4.3 Overs 36

4.4 No Balls 37

4.5 Requisite Period 37

4.6 Late Starting 38

5 GROUND AND PITCHES 39

5.1 Playing Surface 39

5.2 Grounds 39

5.3 Ground Preparation – Home Team 40

5.4 Requirements for Turf Pitches 40

5.5 Covering of Pitches – Turf 40

5.6 Boundaries 41

6 ADVERSE WEATHER 41

6.1 Heat Conditions 41

6.2 Inclement Weather – Inspection of Ground 42

6.3 Inclement Weather – After arrival at Ground 42

6.4 Improvement of Conditions 42

6.5 Adverse Weather – Result of Match 43

7 UNDERAGE PLAYERS 43

7.1 Age of Player 43

7.2 Helmet Requirements 43

7.3 Over Restrictions 43

8 POINTS AND TEAM AVERAGES 44

8.1 Points 44

8.2 Application and Calculation of team averages 44

8.3 Determination of Semi Finalists and Finalists 44

9 REPRESENTATIVE PLAYER REPLACEMENT 45

9.1 Definition 45

9.2 Application 45

9.3 Lower Grades 46

10 PROTEST 46

11 CODE OF BEHAVIOUR 46

11.1 Definition 46

11.2 Players and Officials 46

11.3 Umpires 47

11.4 Captains 48

12 ONE DAY MATCHES 48

12.1 Hours of Play and Intervals 48

12.2 Abandonment of Play 49

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12.3 Overs required to be bowled 49

12.4 Duration of the Game 49

12.5 Innings of Team Batting First 49

12.6 Innings of Team Batting Second 50

12.7 Determination of Result 50

12.8 Number of Overs per Bowler 52

12.9 No Balls and Wides 52

12.10 Allowable Deliveries per Over 53

12.11 Declaration 53

12.12 Semi Finals 53

12.13 Finals 54

13 TWENTY20 MATCHES 55

13.1 Hours of Play 55

13.2 Intervals 55

13.3 Extra Time 55

13.4 The Match 55

13.5 Bowling Restrictions and Procedures 56

13.6 Fielding Restrictions 57

13.7 Timed Out 58

13.8 No-balls and Wides 58

13.9 Free Hit 58

13.10 Results 58

13.11 Points 59

13.12 Final 59

14 SCORERS 60

14.1 Provision of Scorer 60

14.2 No Balls and Wides 60

15 PHONE RESULTS 60

15.1 Responsibility of Home Team 60

15.2 Penalty 60

16 AVERAGES 61

16.1 Eligibility – Players 61

16.2 Eligibility – Criteria 61

16.3 Representative Players 61

16.4 Amending Eligibility Criteria Under Extraordinary Conditions 61

17 UNIFORMS 62

17.1 Regulation Uniform 62

17.2 Application by a Player to vary Regulations Uniform 62

17.3 Variation to Regulation Uniform not allowed 62

17.4 Allowable Variations to Regulation Uniforms 62

17.5 Responsibility of Captain and Umpire 63

17.6 Requirements to wear Regulation Uniform 63

17.7 Players Out of Regulation Uniform 63

17.8 Protective Equipment 63

18 FIRST AID KIT 63

18.1 Home Team 63

18.2 Semi Final and Finals 63

19 INJURY CODE 64

19.1 Injury where bleeding is involved 64

19.2 Injury to Batters 64

19.3 Reduction of Overs 64

19.4 Injury to an Umpire 64

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19.5 Prior Permission to use a Runner 64

20 UMPIRES 65

20.1 Appointment of Umpires 65

20.2 Umpire Fees 65

20.3 Only One Professional Umpire in Attendance 65

20.4 No Professional Umpire in Attendance 65

20.5 Match Procedure 65

20.6 Umpire’s Match Reports 66

20.7 Umpire’s Uniform 66

20.8 Team Supplying a Square Leg Umpire 66

21 CHANGE TO MATCH RULES 66

Victorian Women’s Cricket Association – Match Rules

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS:

“VWCA” Victorian Women’s Cricket Association Inc.

“Board” Victorian Women’s Cricket Association Board

“Club Administrator” Club Administrator employed by Cricket Victoria and responsible

for the administration of VWCA competitions and other duties

directed by the VWCA Board

“Council” VWCA Council

“VWCUA” Victorian Women’s Cricket Umpires Association Inc.

Match Rule 1 THE SEASON The season shall commence on the first weekend in October, unless otherwise

deemed by Council. No Competition Matches shall be played on Christmas

Day or Good Friday.

Match Rule 2 GENERAL PROVISIONS

In this Rule This Rule contains the following sections:

2.1 Laws of Cricket – variations to the (2000 Code 4th

Edition-2010)

2.2 Balls

2.3 Teams forfeiting

2.4 Teams withdrawing from the competition

2.1 Laws of Cricket – variations to the (2000 Code 4th

Edition-2010)

Matches shall be played under The Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 4th Edition-

2010) except as hereinafter modified:

Delete Law 2.6 – Player returning without permission.

Replaced with:

Captains must inform the Umpire (s) of any player (s)

failing to take the field, leaving or

returning to the field at any time.

Players may only return to the field with the controlling

Umpire(s) permission

Delete Law 42.9 (b) (i) and (ii) – Time wasting by the fielding side. Replace

with the following:

(i) Inform the captain of the fielding side notification of the breach will be

made to the Club Administrator.

Delete any reference to five (5) run penalties in the Laws of Cricket (2000

Code 4th Edition-2010) except:

• Law 41.2 (Fielding the ball)

• Laws 41.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side)

And note the provisions under Law 41.4 (Penalty runs not to be awarded).


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2.2 Balls

a. New Ball

In all matches:

• A new ball shall be used for the innings of each team.

• The ball shall be provided by each fielding team.

b. Type of Ball

All balls used in any one match shall be 142 g leather balls of a brand

approved by the Pennant Committee:

• Kookaburra (AG Thompson)

• Platypus (Dave Brown)

• Buffalo

• County

2.3 Teams Forfeiting

a. Requirements of teams forfeiting matches

If giving a forfeit, clubs must notify the appointed umpire(s) and the opposing

team at least 4 hours prior to the scheduled starting time. In the event of a

forfeit not being advised or being given after the Umpires are in attendance

full fees must be paid by the team giving the forfeit.

b. Forfeit of a match by a club with multiple teams

Should any club forfeit a match on a weekend it shall be the match in which

its lowest graded side is drawn to play. For gradings of teams, refer By-Law

3.1 (g).

c. Multiple forfeits

Any team forfeiting two matches in succession, or three matches in total, must

present a written submission to the Board.

The submission:

• must be received by the Club Administrator no later than 4 pm on the

Tuesday following the second successive (or third in total) forfeit.

• shall outline reasons for the forfeits and justification for the team

remaining in the competition.

Should the team be granted approval from the Board to remain in the

competition, conditions, such as continuing to play but receiving no further

points, may be imposed. Alternately the team may request to withdraw from

the competition.

2.4 Teams withdrawing from the competition

a. Withdrawal of team – multi team clubs

Any club wishing to withdraw a team from any grade or zone of the VWCA

must withdraw its lowest graded team unless deemed otherwise by the Board.

b. Notification of re-draw

Any redraw which is undertaken must be notified to clubs at least seven (7)

days prior to the redraw commencing to allow clubs sufficient time to notify

players of any changes to the fixture


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Match Rule 3 MATCH FORMAT

3.1 Matches shall have one day allocated to them, as determined by the Board

3.2 Where it is necessary that teams play each other more than once in home and

away games, the return game shall be played at the opposite ground to the

previous game wherever possible

3.3 Match dates and format may only be amended with the permission of the

Pennant Committee.

Any team wishing to amend the

dates or format of a match

must:

first apply in writing to the Pennant

Secretary at least 10 days prior to the

match commencing, setting out

reasons for the application

The Pennant Secretary will: inform the Club Administrator of the

Pennant Committee’s decision.

The Club Administrator will: then inform all teams and umpire(s)

involved at least seven (7) days prior

to the match commencing

Match Rule 4 MATCH PROVISIONS


4.1 Nomination of team

4.2 Request for Substitute players

4.3 Overs

4.4 No balls

4.5 Requisite Period

4.6 Late Starting


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4.1 Nomination of team

a. Team list

A maximum of twelve (12) players may be named on the team list. The team

list, identifying any underage players (Refer Match Rule 7) must be provided

to the opposing captain and appointed Umpire(s) prior to the toss. When

twelve players have been nominated:

• No more than eleven (11) players may bat.

• No more than eleven (11) players may be on the field at anytime,

however, unrestricted interchange of the twelve (12) named players when

fielding is allowed provided it causes no playing time to be lost and the

umpires are informed.

• The bowling restrictions under Law 2.5

shall.. ..to a nominated player returning to the field

not apply to interchange another nominated player

apply for whom a substitute other than one of the

nominated twelve (12) players has been used

• All (12) twelve players are permitted to bowl.

Note: A player not nominated on the team list may only participate in the

match as a sub-fielder. If a player not nominated does participate in the match

in any other way, points gained from the match for the team will be lost.

b. Alteration to team list

No alteration to the team list is permitted after exchange, except in accordance

with Match Rule 9. Any alteration of the team list, not consistent with the

Match Rules, will result in the team forfeiting all points awarded for that

match.

c. Player nominated on team list

A player whose name appears on a team list shall be deemed to have played in

that game. However should the match proceed, any player that fails to attend

the match shall have her name erased from the team list by the umpire/s.

Captains must be notified.

d. Players present

Both teams must have at least seven players named on the team list present to

be permitted to commence and/or continue the match

4.2 Request for Substitute players

Any team not having a full team shall be permitted to ask the opposing

Captain to provide up to two (2) substitutes. The opposing captain has the

right to refuse the request. If the request is granted the Umpire(s) must be

notified.

4.3 Overs

a. Composition

An “over” shall consist of six balls bowled over-arm and defined as legal

within the Laws of Cricket.

b. Completion of Final Over

On any day, in any match, another over shall be started provided the Umpire:

• walking at his/her normal pace

• has arrived at his/her position behind the stumps at the bowlers end

• before the scheduled time for the end of the day’s play has been reached.


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The over shall be completed unless weather or light conditions prevent further

play or an innings is compulsorily closed during the over.

4.4

No-balls

a. Non turf pitches

The law governing no-balls shall be followed as set out in the Laws of Cricket

except that on non-turf pitches a no-ball shall be called if the ball pitches off

the edge or clear of the playing surface.

b. Full pitched deliveries -Definition If the striker is

standing upright at the

crease, any delivery,

judged by the

Umpire(s) to be

which passes or

would have passed

on the full above

whether it is likely to

inflict physical injury

on the striker or not

other than slow paced waist height is deemed to be

dangerous and unfair

a slow paced delivery shoulder height is deemed to be


Note: Balls passing high or wide of the striker are still to be regarded as


c. Umpires call/signal

In the case of a full pitched delivery as outlined in Match Rule 4.4 (b)., the

Umpire at the bowler’s end, or if two officially appointed Umpires are in

attendance, either Umpire, shall call and signal “no ball”. Any cautionary or

other action is to be implemented by the bowler’s end Umpire as required.

Club representatives acting as square leg umpire are not permitted to call “no

ball”.

4.5 Requisite Period

a. Definition

The requisite period commences when an innings is due to start and does not

include tea or other specified intervals. The requisite period is 140 minutes as

prescribed in Match Rule 12.3

b. Notification to Captains

Before each innings and any resumption after delays or interruptions, the

Umpire[s] shall inform both captains:

In a One Day

Match

• of the requisite period and its expiry time

• limitations for bowlers

• and how the match shall be played - overs or time

whichever comes first

In a

Twenty20

Match

• of the overs to be bowled

• limitations for bowlers

• fielding restrictions

• the requisite period and its expiry time

c. Penalty

A penalty of 0.2 Premiership Points (Semi-Finals and Finals $20.00) shall be

applied to each over of the required or reduced required minimum not


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commenced before the end of a requisite period.

d. Application of Penalty

The penalty applies to matches played under Match Rule 12

This rule shall not apply to an innings terminated prior to the end of a

requisite period.

e. Exemption from Penalty

A penalty shall not be imposed in respect of any over not commenced within

the time period required which:

• Could not be commenced because of the earlier termination of an innings

or of play through bad weather or light.

• would have been commenced but for circumstances of an extenuating

nature.

f. Extenuating Circumstances

Circumstances to be considered when determining if exemption from penalty

is warranted shall include the following:

• that the normal flow of play was not needlessly or wilfully impeded.

• bona fide illness or injuries to players.

• necessary replacement of the ball or equipment.

• cleaning and drying of the ball because of weather conditions.

• frequency, towards the end of the innings, of the fall of wickets

• frequency of ball retrieval.

• excessively hot weather.

g. Apportionment of Penalty

A record shall be kept throughout play, of unfair or unnecessary time wasted

by either side, and of time lost through extenuating circumstances. This will

be taken into consideration, at the rate of one (1) over for each three (3)

minutes or part thereof, when determining the number of overs to incur

penalties and apportionment between sides. The number of overs may be

apportioned, in full overs, between the batting and bowling sides.

The Umpire(s) shall be:

• the sole judges of which side was responsible for required overs not being

bowled as prescribed, and their decision shall be final.

If no Umpire is present:

• a decision will be made by the Pennant Committee.

At the conclusion of the match the Umpires shall inform the Captain and

Scorer for each side of the penalties applied. The number of overs incurring

penalties, and the apportionment thereof shall be noted on the Umpire’s

Match report.

4.6 Late Starting

a. Allowable delay in start of match

The visiting team only will be allowed fifteen (15) minutes grace from the

time stipulated for commencement of play. (Note: Play to be extended by the

difference between the stipulated start of play and when the match

commences). In extreme circumstances, and subject to approval of the

opposing team, play may commence and/or continue after fifteen (15)

minutes, but not later than thirty (30) minutes after the time stipulated for


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commencement of play. Overs will be reduced, calculated at one over for

each full seven (7) minutes for the time lost between 15 and 30 minutes.

Should the Captains disagree, the final decision regarding play shall be made

by the Umpires

b. Loss of match due to late start

Should any team, because of late starting, cause opponents to lose the match,

the Pennant Committee may, on report from Umpires or opposing team, deal

with the matter. The penalty may be:

• The loss of one run for every minute the team is late

or

• Loss of the match.

c. Forfeit of the match

Should play on any day of the match not start within the time limit allowed,

the late team shall forfeit the match.

Match Rule 5 GROUNDS AND PITCHES


5.1 Playing Surface

5.2 Ground preparation – Home team

5.3 Requirements for Turf pitches

5.4 Covering of pitches – Turf

5.5 Boundaries

5.1 Playing surface

All matches must be played on turf or any synthetic surface. The grounds and

pitches of any team shall be liable to inspection by any duly appointed

representative of the Council, and if not approved, alterations must be made

by the Club concerned before any matches will be played on its ground.

5.2 Grounds

a. Change of ground

Matches during the home and away season will be played on the nominated

grounds as per club affiliation forms. Grounds may only be amended with the

permission of the Pennant Committee.

Any team wishing to

amend the venue of a

match must:

First apply in writing to the Pennant

Secretary at least seven (7) days prior to the

match commencing, setting out reasons for

the application

The Pennant Secretary

will:

inform the Club Administrator of the Pennant

Committee’s decision.

The Club Administrator

will:

then inform all teams and umpire(s) involved

at least five (5) days prior to the match

commencing


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b. Emergency change of ground

The Pennant Secretary may, with acceptable reasons, provide permission for a

change of ground in an emergency. Such application must be made no later

than 48 hours prior to the commencement of the match.

The Pennant Secretary will: inform the Club Administrator

The Club Administrator

will:

then inform all teams and umpire(s)

involved

5.3

Ground preparation – Home team

The home team shall be responsible for preparing the ground for each day’s

play. Home teams must provide (Note: Failure to comply will incur a fine of

$10.00):

• sawdust (except where a letter has been received by the Club

Administrator from the ground’s controlling body)

• at least one (1) broom on request by the Umpire.

5.4 Requirements for Turf pitches

Where games are played on turf, clubs must abide by the ground’s controlling

body regarding the preparation of the wicket. The Club Administrator

requires a letter from the ground’s controlling body stating their conditions of

ground use. After provision of the letter, Clubs are required to advise the

Club Administrator only if conditions change.

5.5 Covering of pitches – Turf

a. Prior to Match day

Covers shall be laid by sunset (as published in the daily press) on the day

preceding the match. The use of underlay material is optional. At all other

times the Curator shall be permitted to use the cover at his /her discretion to

obtain the best possible conditions for play on match day.

b. Removing the covers on Match day.

In good conditions the covers shall be removed no later that 8.30 am.

Otherwise removal shall be at the discretion of the Curator or Ground

Manager having regard to prevailing weather conditions and may be re-laid if

necessary.

c. Control of the covers

The Umpire(s) shall assume control of the covers 30 minutes before the

scheduled start of each day’s play and shall make all decisions regarding the

use of covers until the end of the day’s play. At all intervals or interruptions

they shall directly supervise the laying and removal of the covers, where

necessary, and report any failure of either side to comply with Match Rule

5.5 (d)


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d. Labour for laying or removal of covers

Until the scheduled starting time for playing the Home side shall provide any

labour required for laying or removal of the covers. After that time, both

sides will assist in the laying and removal of the covers.

e. Incorrect use of covers

If a team considers the provisions of Match Rule 5.5 have been breached, it

may appeal to the Pennant Committee. The Pennant Committee may impose

the following penalties:

• A fine of up to one hundred dollars ($100)

and/or

• Total or partial loss of points.

5.6 Boundaries

a. Marking of Boundaries

All grounds, whether having a fenced boundary or not, shall be marked by

plastic markers, rope or white line. Where fenced the boundary markers must

be at least three (3) metres from the fence, gutter or kerb or any fixed objects

(eg. goal posts) within the playing area.

b. Measurement of Boundary

The boundary, where possible, shall be not less than 45 metres and not more

than 70 metres from the centre of the pitch. If plastic markers are used

(minimum 20), all boundaries shall be taken as a straight line between the

plastic markers

Match Rule 6 ADVERSE WEATHER


6.1 Heat conditions

6.2 Inclement weather – Inspection of ground

6.3 Inclement weather – After Arrival at Ground

6.4 Improvement of Conditions

6.5 Adverse weather – Result of match

6.1 Heat conditions

a. Decision to play

In the event of forecasted temperatures for the day of play being 38°C or

above, a decision to proceed with the match will be made at 10.00 am on the

morning of the match. The match may be abandoned if the temperature stated

on the radio bulletin on ABC Local Radio 774 AM or the Bureau of

Meteorology (BOM) website www.bom.gov.au (if using the BOM website the

temperature will be determined by the Melbourne City observation or relevant

regional centre) at 10.00 am exceeds 34°C.


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b. Responsibility of home team

• listen for the temperature on the news bulletin or to log onto the BOM

website

• inform the opposition team

• inform the umpire (s)

of the cancellation by 10.30 am.

c. During the match

During any match, play will be suspended if the temperature, as recorded by

the Weather Bureau, reaches 38°C or above (Bureau Ph no. 1900 926 121)

6.2 Inclement weather – Inspection of ground

a. Home team

In the event of adverse weather, a representative of the home team must:

If…. inspect the ground

within 40 Km of Melbourne

CBD

three (3) hours before the scheduled

start of play

more than 40 Km from

Melbourne CBD

three and one half (3 ½) hours before

the scheduled start of play.

b. Neutral ground

In the event of a neutral ground being named, there shall be a joint inspection

by a representative from each team

c. Notification - Ground considered unfit for play

If on inspection, the ground is considered unfit to play, after consultation

between representatives of both teams, they may agree to cancel the day’s

play.

d. Informing the Umpire(s)

In the event of adverse weather, a representative of the home team must

contact the Umpire(s):

If within Prior to scheduled start of play

Not earlier than No later than

40 Km of Melbourne CBD 2½ hours. 2 hours

More than 40 Km from

Melbourne CBD

3 hours 2 ½ hours

6.3 Inclement weather – After Arrival at Ground

The Umpire(s) shall decide when and if play shall commence. (If no official

Umpire is in attendance, the Captains must agree as to when play shall start or

be abandoned).

6.4 Improvement of Conditions

Before commencement of play on any day the Umpire(s) shall see all

necessary steps are taken to improve the ground or pitch, with a view to

expediting play. Stumps shall not be drawn until the hour fixed by the Match

Rules for the conclusion of the day’s play, unless the Umpire(s) is satisfied

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6.5 Adverse weather – Result of match

If adverse conditions cause a cessation of play, the result of the match will be

taken on the state of the game when play finally ceased. If there is no play

due to adverse conditions, the result shall be a “drawn game”

Match Rule 7 UNDER AGE PLAYERS


7.1 Age of player

7.2 Helmets - requirements

7.3 Over restrictions

7.1 Age of player

A player’s age shall be determined as of 1st September in the current season

7.2 Helmets - requirements

Players under the age of 19 must wear a cricket helmet with a faceguard:

• when batting

• fielding in-close (defined as closer than 10 metres to the stumps except

slips, gully and wicketkeeper)

• when wicket keeping up to the stumps

7.3 Over restrictions

a. Number of overs

Under Age Bowlers of medium pace or faster (broadly defined as those to

whom the wicket keeper would normally stand back) are restricted to a

maximum number of consecutive overs in any one spell and a daily quota:

Age group Spell Daily Quota

Under 19 8 20

Under 17 6 16

Under 15 5 10

Under 14 4 8

b. Definition and requirements of a spell

• At the end of a bowling spell a bowler shall not resume bowling until a

full five (5) minutes for each over bowled in that spell (up to a maximum

of 30 minutes) has passed

• A bowler who has bowled less than the maximum numbers of overs

permitted in a spell may resume bowling prior to the necessary break, but

any subsequent overs shall be considered an extension of the same spell.

The maximum spell limit for that underage player shall still apply. Following

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Match Rule 8 POINTS AND TEAM AVERAGES


8.1 Points

8.2 Application and calculation of team average

8.3 Determination of Semi Finalists and Finalists

8.1 Points (One Day Matches)

Note: Refer to Match Rule 13.11 for Points for Twenty20 Matches.

a. Allocation of match points:

First innings win (One Day Matches) 6

Draw/washout – each team 3

Tie – each team 3

Loss on first innings 1

Forfeit - team which gives the forfeit 0

b. Points for a forfeit:

The maximum gained by any team in the grade or zone concerned during the

round

c. Points for a bye:

0 points, except where any team(s) have incurred one more bye than the rest

of the teams in the grade. Those team(s) will receive compensatory points as

for a forfeit

d. Teams withdrawn from the competition

Should a team withdraw from any grade or zone of the VWCA, all points

which have been scored against that team will be cancelled

8.2 Application and calculation of team average

a. Application of team average

Should there be an equality in aggregate points the team higher on the ladder

shall be the one with the better team average

b. Calculation of team average

• The batting average for a team shall be obtained by dividing the total

number of runs scored by the total number of wickets lost.

• The average against such teams shall be obtained by dividing the total

number of runs scored against it by the total number of wickets taken.

• The former shall be divided by the latter.

c. Determination of wickets lost

In any innings which has been declared, only the wickets fallen shall be

considered as lost. Any innings compulsorily closed under Match Rules 12

& 13 shall be deemed to have lost the number of wickets, which have actually

fallen.

8.3 Determination of Semi Finalists and Finalists

a. Determination of Season ladder

In all grades at the conclusion of the season’s Home and Away matches teams

will be ranked on the ladder from the points gained in all matches (One Day

and Twenty20 matches). Where teams are equal on points their relative

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b. Determination of Twenty20 Match ladder

In all grades the points gained in Twenty20 matches will be used to rank

teams on the Twenty20 ladder. Where teams are equal on points their relative

positions shall be determined by team averages. As per Match Rule 13.12, a

Final only will be played for the Twenty20 Premiership.

c. Teams to contest Semi Finals and Finals

In a grade or

zoned grade if

there are:

the Semi Finals (unless

By-law 22.3(b) applies)

will be:

and the Final will be

contested by:

Six (6) teams or

more • the first team shall

play the fourth team

• the second team shall

play the third team

the winner of each

semi-final

Five (5) teams the second and third team the team finishing first

will progress directly

to the final and play

the winner of the semi

final

Four (4) teams None first and second team

shall contest the final

Match Rule 9

REPRESENTATIVE PLAYER REPLACEMENT


9.1 Definition

9.2 Application

9.3 Lower grades

9.1 Definition

The term “representative player” shall include any player, manager, or other

official appointed to a representative team by the VPSSA, Cricket Victoria,

any other state cricket association or Cricket Australia.

9.2 Application

a. Replacement player

Where more than one “representative player” is selected, this replacement rule

shall apply to all “representative players” so selected, and the same number of

replacement players may be named as there are “representative players”

selected. Each replacement player shall be specifically paired with a

particular “representative player”.

b. Participation of replacement player in matches

In the case where a player is not available for a match as a result of her

selection as per Match Rule 9.1, her club shall be permitted to name a player

who may or will participate in a lower grade on the same weekend, thereby

allowing her to play in more than one game during a given round


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9.3 Lower grades

When a replacement for a representative player is from a team in a lower

Grade which is playing on the same day as the Grade in which she is to be a

replacement, then this player is to be treated as a representative player as in

Match Rule 9.1.

Match Rule 10 PROTESTS

10.1 All protests and disputes arising out of matches shall be decided by the

Pennant Committee

10.2 All protests to the Pennant Committee must be lodged:

• with the Pennant Secretary in writing

• on or before the Tuesday following the dispute

• with a deposit of Twenty Dollars ($20).

The opposition club affected must be furnished with a copy of the protest

within twenty-four hours of receipt by the Pennant Secretary.

10.3 Deposits will be forfeited if protests are deemed frivolous.

10.4 Protests against Pennant Committee decisions shall be made to the Appeals

Committee (refer to By-Laws).

Match Rule 11

CODE OF BEHAVIOUR


11.1 Definition

11.2 Players and Officials

11.3 Umpires

11.4 Captains

11.1 Definition

All matches shall be conducted in the true spirit of the game of Cricket. Club

Officials, Coaches, Spectators, Umpires, Captains and Players are requested to

adopt this code.

11.2 Players and officials

a. Requirements of Players and Officials

No player or official shall, during any match, whether on or off the field of

play, engage in conduct unbecoming to the game of cricket.

Players and Officials shall:

• Respect the Umpire and opponents.

• Not verbally or physically abuse any Umpire.

• Not dispute the Umpire’s decision nor react in a threatening or

disapproving manner.

• When given out, move immediately from the field.


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• Generally assist the Umpires in carrying out their duties.

• Not indulge in “sledging” of opposition players.

• Not verbally or physically abuse opposition players or officials.

• Not use discriminatory or offensive language.

• Clubs shall place all team(s) under control of a responsible person.

• No alcohol or drugs (prohibited under CA Rules) shall be consumed by

players or match officials during the hours of play.

• Smoking on the playing field during the progress of a match is strictly

prohibited.

• Players shall maintain a standard of dress consistent with Match Rule 17.

b. Failure to comply with Umpires instructions

In the event of a player or official failing to comply with the instructions of

Umpires, criticising their decisions by words or action, or showing dissent, or

generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute,

the Umpire concerned shall either:

i. Report the player or official immediately, advising the player or official

concerned, the other Umpire and the player’s Captain as soon as possible.

The Umpire shall report the incidents as soon as possible to the Executive

of the player’s or official’s team and to the Disciplinary Committee who

shall take any further action which is considered appropriate against the

player/s or official/s concerned.

Or

ii. Caution the player or official concerned and report the matter to the other

Umpire and to the Player’s Captain requesting the latter take action. If

this proves ineffective, the Umpire shall report the incident as soon as

possible to the Executive of the Player’s or Officials team and to the

Disciplinary Committee who shall take any further action which is

considered appropriate against the Player/s or Official/s concerned.

iii. Where an Umpire has occasion to speak to a player about her behaviour,

but does not consider it to be so serious as to warrant reporting under

Match Rule 11.2b (i) or (ii), the Umpire shall inform the player that it is

a caution only, but that it will be officially recorded for the attention of the

Pennant Committee. The Umpire shall note the caution on the Umpires

Match Report. Should the player have three (3) cautions recorded by the

Umpires during the same season, she will be called before the

Disciplinary Committee to explain her behaviour and be liable to incur a

penalty as provided by the VWCA Rules

11.3 Umpires

No Umpire shall, during any match, whether on or off the field of play,

engage in conduct unbecoming to the game of cricket.

• Umpires shall respect players.

• If in the opinion of both captains, the umpire engages in conduct

unbecoming to the game of cricket, the attendance of the umpire will be

dispensed with.

• Both captains shall forward a report to the Club Administrator by 4 pm on

the following Tuesday.

• The Club Administrator shall refer the reports to the VWCUA Executive.


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11.4 Captains

Captains shall:

• Instruct players to avoid time wasting.

• Ensure that incoming and outgoing batters pass on the field of play.

• Instruct bowlers to return to the start of their run-up quickly and be ready

to bowl without time wasting.

• Instruct all fielders to move quickly between overs and whenever required

to change position, i.e. field setting and changes undertaken without time

wasting.

• Instruct batters that other than in exceptional circumstances they must

always be ready to take strike when the bowler is ready to start her run up.

• Ensure players conduct themselves in a manner that conforms to the

traditional image of the game of cricket.

Match Rule 12 VWCA ONE DAY MATCHES


12.1 Hours of play and intervals

12.2 Abandonment of play

12.3 Overs Required to be Bowled

12.4 Duration of the Game

12.5 Innings of Team Batting first

12.6 Innings of Team Batting Second

12.7 Determination of Result

12.8 Number of overs per Bowler

12.9 No-balls and Wides

12.10 Allowable deliveries per over

12.11 Declaration

12.12 Semi Finals

12.13 Finals

12.1 Hours of Play and Intervals

Match commences 1.00 pm

Match ceases

(uninterrupted match)

6.00 pm

Tea interval 20 minutes on completion of the first innings of

the match

Drinks interval One per innings normally taken at the end of

20 overs. In case of extreme heat, an extra

drinks break may be taken with the agreement of

the Umpire(s) and both captains

If play did not commence within fifteen (15) minutes of the time appointed,

without a satisfactory explanation as determined by the Pennant Committee,

each Club offending shall be fined the sum of ten dollars ($10.00).


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12.2 Abandonment of Play

If play has not commenced prior to 3.30 pm thus allowing a minimum of

twenty (20) overs per side with a ten (10) minute change of innings, the match

shall be abandoned the result being a washout.

12.3 Overs Required to be Bowled

Maximum Overs (uninterrupted match) 40

Requisite period 140 minutes

The requisite period shall be overs or time, which ever comes first. No extra

time will be permitted to make up for any time lost, unless, in the opinion of

the Umpire(s), there has been extenuating circumstances to cause loss of time.

12.4 Duration of the Game

The game finishes as soon as the team batting second is either all out for less

or equal to the score of the team batting first, or passes the score of the team

batting first.

12.5 Innings of Team Batting First

If ….. then…

there is no earlier

termination nor loss of

playing time

the innings is compulsorily closed on

completion of maximum 40 overs or end of

requisite period

play is interrupted but

commences prior to

3.30 pm

compulsory closure shall occur on

completion of the adjusted minimum

number of overs as calculated at one over

for each full seven (7) minutes lost or the

amended requisite period. The amount of

time allocated for each innings shall be

reduced by half time lost, and this will be

the new amended requisite period.


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12.6 Innings of Team Batting Second

a. For the side batting second provided there is no earlier termination of its

innings the following conditions apply:

If the innings of the team batting

first:

… then the team batting second

shall receive

has been compulsorily closed the same number of overs

has not been terminated

compulsorily

a maximum entitlement of 40 overs

only

If the innings is delayed or

interrupted for an

aggregate of playing time

… then the target overs which applied

when the innings was due to start

not exceeding 30 minutes will not be reduced Play shall continue

until the target overs are completed

exceeds 30 minutes within the requisite period are to be

reduced at a rate of one for every three

and one half (3 ½) minutes of the

aggregate time lost. If the reduced overs

have been bowled by 6.30 pm the match

shall end.

b. Recoupment of playing time lost

If playing time is lost the cessation time i.e 6.00 pm shall be advanced by the

time lost to a maximum of thirty (30) minutes before any adjustments with

regards to overs or requisite period are enacted. Where an interruption occurs

during an advanced time of less than thirty (30) minutes, as much as is

possible of the advanced time loss shall be recouped by further advancement

up to 6.30 pm

c. Suspension of Play

If play is not in progress at the adjusted cessation time as calculated by

Match Rule 12.6b, then play shall end.

12.7 Determination of Result

a. Completed match

Except as provided for in Match Rule 12.2 or 12.6b, the winner shall be the

side scoring the greater number of runs, irrespective of wickets lost. If both

sides score an equal number of runs, the result shall be a tie, irrespective of

wickets lost


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b. Adverse conditions

When adverse conditions…. …then the result shall be

prevent the side batting second from

receiving its allotted overs

a draw

Reduce the overs for the side batting

second

a draw if the target score has not

been achieved or if the side has not

been dismissed

c. Target Score i. In a Match where an interruption to the innings of the team batting

second occurs, a Target Score, relevant to the allowable overs shall be

determined. To win the match, the team batting second must achieve the

Target score.

ii. The Target Score is calculated from the run rate per over of the team

batting first:

Calculations:

Run rate team batting first = Number of runs

Overs faced

Target score # = :

number of overs available to the team batting second x Run rate of team

batting first + 1

# Fractions will be rounded up to the nearest whole number

Notes:

• If the reduced overs have been bowled by 6.30pm the match shall end.

• The total maximum of 30 minutes of recoupment must be utilised before

the Target Score is invoked.

iii. Should the team batting first be dismissed in less than 40 overs the

remainder shall be deemed to have been received, i.e. the Target Score

shall be calculated using 40 overs.

iv. Where the recalculated overs for the team batting second are fewer than

20 completed overs the Target Score shall be calculated on a minimum of

20 overs.

v. The result shall be a draw if the batting team does not achieve the Target

Score nor the bowling team dismiss the batting team if the recalculated

overs is less than 20

vi. In the second innings play shall continue for the maximum number of re-

calculated overs remaining (if less than 20) if either side decides there is

a chance of a result.


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12.8 Number of Overs per Bowler

a. Uninterrupted match

In a 40 over match -

• Maximum of ten (10) overs for two bowlers

• Maximum of eight (8) overs for two bowlers

Note: If only one, or no Bowler, bowls the maximum of 10 overs then the

remaining overs may be divided in any format ensuring a minimum of five

bowlers are used.

b. Interrupted match – team batting first

In a match where there is a delay to the start, or an interruption to play in the

first innings causes the reduction of the number of the allotted overs for both

teams to less than 40, overs will be reduced:

• Between one and four overs lost, proportionally from bowlers allowed ten

(10 overs).

• Between five and fifteen overs, lost, proportionally from the bowlers

allowed ten (10 overs) and the bowlers allowed eight (8) overs

Example:

The innings of Team A batting first is interrupted for 49 minutes, thus

meaning each innings is reduced to 33 overs

• One Bowler may now bowl no more then (8) overs

• Three bowlers may bowl no more then seven (7) overs

Note: When the number of overs is revised during the first innings so both

teams have the opportunity to face the same number of overs, and one or more

bowlers have already exceeded the revised limit, the same number of bowlers

in the second innings may match these overs.

c. Interrupted match – team batting second

Where the number of overs is revised after the conclusion of the first innings,

Match Rule 12.8b shall apply to the second innings.

d. Bowler unable to complete an over

In the event of a bowler for any reason being unable to complete an over,

another bowler will bowl the remaining balls from the same end. Such part

of an over will count as a full over as far as each bowler's limit is concerned.

The bowler completing this over will not be allowed to bowl the next over,

nor will she have bowled the previous over.

12.9 No Balls and Wides

a. Definition and allowance – fast short pitched delivery

A bowler shall be allowed to bowl one fast short pitched delivery per over. A

fast short pitched delivery is defined as a ball that would have passed above

the shoulder height of the batter standing upright at the crease, but not clearly

above the batter’s head.

b. No-ball

In the event of the bowler bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery

in an over, the umpire shall call and signal a no ball regardless of whether the

batter hits the ball. The penalty shall be one run for the “No Ball” plus any

runs scored from the delivery. Any cautionary or other action is to be

implemented by the bowler’s end umpire. Note: This is not a substitute for

Law 42.6 which umpires may apply at the time.


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c. Wide

i. Any delivery which, after pitching, passes or would have passed over the

head height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease shall be

called a wide. Such a delivery shall be counted in the fast short pitched

limit of one allowed as in 12.9 [a] ii. If a bowler delivers a ball not being a “no ball”, the umpire shall adjudge

it a wide if any ball passes wide at the popping crease. As a guide:

• From off stump 91.5 cm - (3 ft.)

• From leg stump 76 cm (2 ft 6 inches)

Note: It is understood that, in some instances these margins may be

outside the playing surface.

If the umpire adjudges a delivery to be a wide he shall call and signal

Wide ball as soon as the ball passes the striker’s wicket.

d. Restriction of fielders on leg side

At the instant of the bowler’s delivery there shall not be more than five (5) on

the leg side. In the event of infringement of this law the officially appointed

Umpire shall call and signal No Ball.

12.10 Allowable Deliveries per over

Overs shall be a maximum of eight (8) balls, regardless of the number of

illegal deliveries, however the final over of each innings shall be completed

by six (6) legal deliveries

12.11 Declaration

At any time during a match either side may declare its innings closed

12.12 Semi Finals

a. General Conditions

The match shall be played in accordance with Match Rule 12

b. Play abandoned on first day

If no play takes place on the first day of the weekend of the Semi Final match,

play shall be rescheduled for the following day.

c. Tied Match or Drawn Result

Should a result of a match be a tie or draw, then the side which finished in a

higher position on the ladder at the conclusion of the Home and Away

matches shall proceed to the final.

d. Substitute fielder

In semi finals matches, any team requiring a substitute fielder may only use a

registered member of that club.


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12.13 Finals


The Final will be played by the teams as determined in Match Rule 8.3c.

• All final matches will be played in accordance with Match Rule 12

• One reserve day shall be scheduled

If play does not commence (i.e. if no ball is bowled) on the scheduled day,

play will be rescheduled to the reserve day

b. Change of ground

The ground may be changed with the agreement of the Board and consent of

both captains.

c. Result

i. Should the result of the final match be a draw or abandoned without play

the higher ranked team at the conclusion of the home and away series shall

be declared the winner.

ii. Should the result of the final match be a tie, the premiership shall be

shared.

d. Equipment in Finals

Teams in all finals to organise and supply their own equipment – e.g. stumps,

bails, boundary markers/fielding restriction/crease marking paint.

e. Substitute fielder

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Match Rule 13 VWCA TWENTY20 MATCHES


13.1 Hours of play

13.2 Intervals

13.3 Extra time

13.4 The Match

13.5 Bowling Restrictions and Procedures

13.6 Fielding restrictions

13.7 Timed out


13.9 “Free Hit”

13.10 Result

13.11 Points

13.12 Final

13.1 Hours of Play

Standard scheduled start and cessation times are as follows:

Format Morning Mid-Afternoon

(1)

Mid-Afternoon

(2)

First Session 11am - 12.15pm 2.00 - 3.15pm 2.30 – 3.45pm

Interval 12.15 - 12.35pm 3.15 - 3.35pm 3.45 – 4.05pm

Second Session 12.35 - 1.50pm 3.35 - 4.50pm 4.05 – 5.20pm

Note: The default hours of play for the games will be mid-afternoon (1)

matches. Times of play can be negotiated between competing teams. If teams

are unable to agree, the default position will stand.

13.2 Intervals

Intervals between innings will be of twenty (20) minutes duration. No drinks

intervals are permitted.

13.3 Extra time

No extra time will be permitted to make up for any time lost unless in the

opinion of the Umpire(s) there has been extenuating circumstances to cause

loss of time, and there is sufficient time taking into consideration the

conditions of the ground, weather and light so that both teams may safely

complete the quota of overs

13.4 The Match

a. Length of Innings –uninterrupted match

Each team shall bat for twenty (20) overs unless dismissed earlier.

If the team …then the team

batting first is dismissed in less

than twenty (20) overs

batting second shall be entitled to

bat for twenty (20) overs

fielding first fails to bowl the

required number of overs in the

scheduled time for cessation of the

first innings

batting second shall be entitled to

bat for twenty (20) overs.


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b. Uninterrupted match - Penalty for not bowling overs

The team batting will receive an additional six (6) penalty runs for each over

which was not bowled by the fielding side in the scheduled time.

c. Delayed or interrupted match

Should the innings of either team be delayed or interrupted, and a

recalculation of overs or playing time occur, the umpire/s shall advise both

captains of the new playing conditions.

d. Team batting first

i. Interruption to the innings of the team batting first

In the event of a delayed start or interruption to play during the innings of

the side batting first, the Umpire (s) shall reduce the number of overs to be

bowled by each side, that number remaining the same for each team. The

overs to be bowled in each innings shall be reduced by one over for each

seven (7) complete minutes of the time lost. The amount of time allocated

for each innings shall be reduced by half the time lost.

ii. Constitutes a match: If delays, or interruption to play, in the innings of

the team batting first exceeds 90 minutes, then the interval shall be

reduced to 10 minutes, leaving both teams a minimum of 35 minutes each

[if available] to bowl 10 overs

e. Interruptions to the innings of the side batting second

In the event of an interruption to play which prevents the team batting second

from receiving the same number of overs as the team batting first, the Umpire

(s) shall reduce the number of overs to be faced in the second innings by one

over for every three and one half (3 ½) complete minutes of time lost

f. Match abandoned

Prior to the completion of the innings of the team batting first should a re-

calculation in an interrupted match result in less than 10 overs being available

to each team the match shall be abandoned.

13.5 Bowling Restrictions and Procedures

a. Over allocation per bowler (uninterrupted match)

No bowler may bowl more than four (4) overs.

b. Allowable Deliveries per over

Overs shall be a maximum of eight (8) balls, regardless of the number of

illegal deliveries, however the final over of each innings shall be completed

by six (6) legal deliveries

c. Over allocation per bowler (interrupted match)

In a match where there is a delay to the start, or an interruption to play in the

first innings causes the reduction of the number of the allotted overs for both

teams to less than twenty (20), no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the

allotted overs. When the overs are not divisible by five, an additional over

shall be allowed to the minimum number of bowlers necessary to make up the

balance. eg. In a twelve (12) over match, two bowlers may bowl three (3)

overs, and no other bowler may bowl more than two (2) overs. When the

number of overs is revised during the first innings such that both teams have

the opportunity to face the same number of overs, and one or more bowlers

have already exceeded the revised limit, the same number of bowlers in the

second innings may match these overs. eg. The revised limit is two (2) overs,


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but one bowler has bowled four (4) and another three (3). In the second

innings one bowler may bowl four (4) overs and another may three (3), no

other may bowl more than two (2)

d. Bowling procedures

Overs are to be bowled in five (5) over blocks from one end, alternating

between ends. At the end of each five (5) over block the batters and

Umpire(s) remain at the same end.

Overs From

1 –5 First end

6 – 10 Other end

11 -15 First end

16 – 20 Other end

• The bowling procedures shall apply irrespective of any reduction in overs.

• At the end of each over only the batters and the Umpire(s) change ends.

• Apart from the normal field position changes, the fielders only change

each five (5) over block.

Note: The normal Laws of Cricket re. bowlers apply (ie. No bowler may bowl

consecutive overs).

13.6 Fielding restrictions

a. Boundary and Fielding restriction circle - dimension

The boundary will be marked, where possible at no more than 45 metres from

the centre of the pitch. Two semi circles shall be drawn on the field of play

with a radius of 23 metres from the middle stump at either end of the pitch.

The ends of the semi circle shall be joined to the other by a straight line drawn

on the same side of the pitch.

b. Marking of boundary and fielding restriction circle

The boundary shall be marked as per Match Rule 5.6. The fielding

restriction circle shall be clearly marked by a white line, white discs or white

dots. The discs/dots shall be a minimum of 25 in number and no less than

about seven (7) metres apart

c. Fielders on the leg side

At the instant of delivery there shall be no more than five (5) fielders on the

leg side. In the event of infringement of this law the officially appointed

Umpire shall call and signal No Ball.

d. Restrictions on the placement of fielders

The number of fielders allowed outside the fielding restriction circle in each

innings is as follows (irrespective of any reduction in overs):

Overs Fielders outside the circle

1 – 5 Two (2)

6 – 10 Three (3)

11 – 15 Four (4)

16 – 20 Five (5)

e. Fielding Restriction infringement

Either Umpire shall call and signal “no-ball” for infringement of Match

Rule 13.6d


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13.7 Timed out

Law 31 will apply. The incoming batter must be in position to take guard or

for her partner to be ready to receive the next ball within one and one half

(1 ½) minutes of the fall of the previous wicket. The incoming batter is

expected to be near the boundary and to jog to the wicket.


As per Match Rule 12.9.

13.9 “Free Hit”

a. No ball foot fault– free hit

The delivery following a no-ball called for a foot fault (Laws of Cricket 24.5)

shall be a “free hit” for whichever batter is facing. If the delivery for the free

hit is not a legitimate delivery (any kind of no ball or a wide ball), then the

subsequent delivery will become a “free hit” for whichever batter is facing it.

The Umpire will advise the on strike batter of the “free hit”

b. Foot fault no-ball

Should a foot fault no ball occur on the 8th delivery of an over the

requirement for this no ball shall be invoked immediately and the bowler shall

bowl a further 9th ball in that over. Should another illegal delivery (wide or

no ball) occur the over shall continue until the free hit has been utilized

c. Dismissed from a “free hit”

For any free hit the striker may only be dismissed under the circumstances

that apply to a no ball, even if the delivery for the “free hit” is called a wide

ball

d. Field changes

Field changes will only be permitted for a “free hit” delivery where a different

batter is on strike for the “free hit” delivery

13.10 Result

a. Teams receiving equal overs

When there is no interruption after play has commenced and when both sides

have had the opportunity to bat for the same agreed number of overs, the team

scoring the higher number of runs (including penalty runs as per Match

Rule 13.4b) shall be the winner. The result will be a tie, irrespective of

wickets lost, if the same number of runs have been scored

b. Team batting second receiving less overs than team batting first

Where there is a reduction of overs so that the team batting first faces a

minimum of ten (10) overs and the number of overs in the second innings is

reduced to less than ten (10) and both captains agree a win is not possible, the

match shall be declared a “no result”

c. Target Score

i. In a Match where an interruption to the innings of the team batting

second occurs, a Target Score, relevant to the allowable overs shall be

determined. To win the match, the team batting second must achieve the

Target score.


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ii. The Target Score is calculated from the run rate per over of the team

batting first:

Calculations:

Run rate team batting first = Number of runs

Overs Faced

Target score # = :

number of overs available to the team batting second x Run Rate of team

batting first + 1

# Fractions will be rounded up to the nearest whole number

iii. Should the team batting first be dismissed in less than 20 overs the

remainder shall be deemed to have been received and included in the

calculation i.e. the Target Score shall be calculated using 20 overs.

iv. Where the recalculated overs for the team batting second are fewer than

10 completed overs the target score shall be calculated on a minimum of

10 overs

v. The result shall be “no result” if the batting team does not achieve the

Target Score nor the bowling team dismiss the batting team if the

recalculated overs is less than 10

d. End of Play

Once a result is achieved play will end.

13.11 Points

Result Points

Win 4

Tie 2

No result 2

Loss 0

13.12 Finals


• The two highest ranked teams at the completion of the Twenty20 series

shall play in the Final

• All final matches will be played in accordance with Match Rule 13

b. Ground

The final will be played on a ground nominated by the VWCA Board.

c. Result

i. Should the result of the Final be a no result or abandoned without play

the higher ranked team on the Twenty20 ladder shall be declared the

winner.

ii. Should the result of the final match be a tie, the premiership shall be

shared.

d. Equipment in Finals

Teams in all finals to organise and supply their own equipment.

e. Substitute fielder

In finals matches, any team requiring a substitute fielder may only use a



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Match Rule 14 SCORERS

14.1 Provision of scorer

Each team must provide a competent scorer

14.2 No-Balls and Wides

The scorer shall debit against the bowler no-balls and wides progressively

Match Rule 15 PHONE RESULTS

15.1 Responsibility of home team

After each day’s play it is the responsibility of the Home Team to phone

through to the Score Hotline prior to 7:00 pm:

• the Match results for that day’s play

• the name and figures of any players who scored over 50 runs or have

taken 5 wickets or more in an innings.

15.2 Penalty

If the Home Team does not comply with Match Rule 15.1, a fine of ten

dollars ($10) shall be imposed.


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Match Rule 16

AVERAGES


16.1 Eligibility - Players

16.2 Eligibility -Criteria

16.3 Representative Players

16.4 Amending Eligibility Criteria under Extraordinary Conditions

16.1 Eligibility - Players

Player lists for matches which are forfeits, walkovers and washouts must be

submitted into the Match Competition system in order for consideration for

reduction of eligibility criteria to be considered

16.2 Eligibility –Criteria

a. Bowling

Players must have bowled in

the season of Home and

Away matches in

at least This is reduced for each

washout, forfeit, second or

third bye

One Day match grades 300 balls by 36 balls (maximum

reduction is 72 balls) In other grades 480 balls

b. Batting

Players must have

batted in Home and

Away matches for at

least

and have an

aggregate

this is reduced for teams that

have had a total of two or more

combined washouts, forfeits or

second or third byes by:

seven (7) innings of at least

150 runs

one (1) innings and 20 runs

c. Wicket-keeping

Players must have wicket-kept in

Home and Away matches for at

least

This is reduced for teams that have

had a total of two or more

combined washouts, forfeit or

second or third byes by

seven (7) innings one (1) innings

16.3 Representative Players

In the case of a player who participates in two grades on the same weekend

whilst acting as a representative player replacement (as per Match Rule 9.2b)

any performances will count in each grade.

16.4 Amending Eligibility Criteria under Extraordinary Conditions

In the event of extraordinary conditions throughout the season, a submission

may be presented to the February Council meeting to reduce the eligibility

criteria for averages.


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Match Rule 17 UNIFORMS


17.1 Regulation uniform

17.2 Application by a player to vary Regulation uniform

17.3 Variations to Regulation uniform not allowed

17.4 Allowable variations to Regulation uniform

17.5 Responsibility of Captain and Umpire

17.6 Requirement to wear Regulation uniform

17.7 Players out of Regulation uniform

17.8 Protective equipment

17.1 Regulation uniform

• Clean predominantly white shoes or boots which may carry the

manufacturers coloured stripes and logo

• White cricket pants

• White shirt

• White socks

• White pullover

• White hat or cap

17.2 Application by a player to vary Regulation uniform

An application, stating grounds to vary the standard uniform, must be made to

the Board. Once granted by the Board, approval will stand throughout the

player’s playing career

17.3 Variations to Regulation uniform not allowed

Coloured hats, State or Australian caps or caps not associated with the playing

Club, must not be worn

17.4 Allowable variations to Regulation uniform

Note: Any variation to the regulation uniform must be consistent for all

players within a team.

a. Club colours

Official club colours shall be permitted:

• on caps

• stripes on pullovers

• socks

b. Shirts & Pants

Note: Submission to the Club Administrator is required for approval before

wearing.

Shirts and pants may be:

• Coloured

or

• Shirts may have club colours on the collars and /or sleeves

c. Club Logos

A Club or the Association logo may be worn on the left breast of either or

both of the shirts/pullovers and on the cap or hat.


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d. Sponsor’s Logos/names

i. Advertising logos may be worn on players’ shirts/pullovers for the

regulation uniform:-

• the Club’s major sponsor logo may be worn on the one location, being

either the upper sleeve or collar of players’ shirts/pullovers

• Each commercial logo shall measure a maximum of 10 square inches

(64.5 cm2).

ii. Clubs may have the ability to place one (1) Club sponsor’s logo without

restriction as to size or placement, on coloured uniforms, however, all

logos must be submitted to the Club Administrator for approval.

iii. The Club’s sponsor logo must not be in conflict with the Association’s.

17.5

Responsibility of Captain and Umpire

It is the responsibility of Captains to ensure their players are in correct

uniform. Umpires are instructed to record any player not in regulation

uniform on any day of cricket

17.6 Requirement to wear Standard uniform

Players who have not been registered with the VWCA within the previous two

years have until their third game to be in regulation uniform

17.7 Players out of Regulation uniform

Clubs will be fined ten dollars ($10.00) per player not in regulation uniform

with the exception of Match Rule 17.6. Players who deliberately play with

shirts out and tuck up shirt sleeves are considered incorrectly dressed and are

subject to a fine of ten dollars ($10).

17.8 Protective equipment

• Both batting pads and both gloves must be worn during all matches and

practices.

• It is strongly recommended that helmets and mouthguards are worn when

appropriate

• It is advisable that a hat or cap (with the peak worn forward) and long

sleeve shirt be worn during all matches.

• Thigh pads - if worn must be under pants

Match Rule 18 FIRST AID KIT

18.1 Home team

Home teams must provide a First Aid Kit.

18.2 Semi Final and Finals

For Semi Final and Finals, both teams must provide First Aid Kits


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Match Rule 19 INJURY CODE


19.1 Injury where bleeding is involved

19.2 Injury to batters

19.3 Reduction in overs

19.4 Injury to an Umpire

19.5 Prior Permission to use a runner

19.1 Injury where bleeding is involved

Where a player or Umpire, during the course of a game, suffers an injury

which causes bleeding

• that person shall immediately retire from the game until such First Aid has

been administered to prevent further bleeding.

• The injured person shall not resume her/his part in the game until either

the bleeding has stopped or the wound is securely covered to prevent

blood seepage.

19.2 Injury to batters

a. Batter unable to return

A batter who is injured and has temporarily retired under Match Rule 19.1,

and who is unable to return after the fall of the ninth wicket, shall be deemed

“Retired hurt” and the innings of the batting team shall be deemed closed.

b. Injury to batter involved in tenth wicket partnership

Where an injury occurs to a batter involved in the tenth wicket partnership, a

maximum of five minutes will be allowed in order for the batter to obtain

treatment. If the injury occurs within 30 minutes of the scheduled tea interval,

the interval will be taken immediately. If the batter is unable to resume after

five minutes or after the early interval, the batter will be recorded in the

scorebook as “Retired Hurt” and the innings shall end.

19.3 Reduction in overs

There shall be no reduction in the number of overs to be bowled when time is

lost due to injury.

19.4 Injury to an Umpire

Where an injury occurs to an Umpire necessitating the Umpire leaving the

field, a competent person, on agreement between the Captains, shall be

nominated to officiate if the Umpire is unable to resume after five minutes.

19.5 Prior Permission to use a runner i. A player who has an injury or disability who requires the use of a

permanent runner to continue to participate in VWCA matches may seek

permission by applying to the VWCA Board, refer By-Law 3.1 (s). To

be considered the application must:

• Cover the coming season or the season in progress

• Be accompanied by a medical certificate which is descriptive in

detailing the capacity in which the player may compete.


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ii. If approved the application will stand for the coming season or season in

progress only, and must be renewed each subsequent season unless

otherwise advised by the VWCA Board.

Match Rule 20 UMPIRES


20.1 Appointment of Umpires

20.2 Umpires fees

20.3 Only one Professional Umpire in attendance

20.4 No Professional Umpire in attendance

20.5 Match Procedures

20.6 Umpire’s Match Reports

20.7 Umpires uniform

20.8 Team supplying a Square Leg Umpire

20.1 Appointment of Umpires

Wherever possible Professional Umpires shall be appointed to all matches and

such Umpires shall be accredited, or in the process of being accredited, to

National Accreditation Level 2 standard before appointment to any match.

20.2 Umpires fees

a. Amount

Umpires’ fees will be that determined at the end of each season and prior to

the next season by the Board in conjunction with the Executive of the

VWCUA.

b. Payment of fees

Fees must be paid to Umpires not later than at the end of the tea adjournment.

c. Fees - Play abandoned after arrival at the ground

In the event of play being abandoned before a ball is bowled, Umpires in

attendance shall receive half fees.

20.3 Only one Professional Umpire in attendance

If only one Umpire is in attendance a substitute Umpire may, with the

approval of both Captains, be appointed with full umpiring powers

20.4. No Professional Umpire in attendance

If there are no Umpires in attendance, the Captains can agree to appoint

substitute Umpires for such time as necessary.

20.5 Match Procedures

a. Start of play

Umpires must:

• check their watches with the scorers’ watches before play commences.

• notify both Captains and take the field five (5) minutes before

commencement of any period of play irrespective of whether teams are

ready.

Note: If no official Umpire(s) is in attendance, each Captain must notate and

sign the actual starting time of play in the opposing team’s scorebook.


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b. Scorebooks

Umpires must check and sign the scorebooks at the end of each day’s play.

20.6

Umpire’s Match Reports

All Umpires must send reports of matches to the Club Administrator no later

than the Wednesday following the completion of each match.

These reports shall

• record any players not in uniform. Note: Umpires are not empowered to

order such player from the field

• record the time the match commenced on each day of play

20.7 Umpires uniform

a. Uniform

The VWCUA approved umpiring shirt with suitable logo and when necessary,

the VWCUA approved all weather jacket, are to be considered as part of the

uniform. Hat and footwear must be clean and white, trousers or skirt black.

b. • The Association logo (s) may be worn on one location on the approved

umpiring shirt, either the chest, pocket or the sleeve.

• The VWCUA sponsor logo may be worn on one location on an upper

sleeve

20.8 Team supplying a Square Leg Umpire

When a team is required to supply a Square Leg Umpire, this umpire

• must be conversant with the Laws of Cricket

• must be easily distinguishable from members of the fielding side by

wearing a different colour

• must wear appropriate covered footwear

• shall not hold a broom or bat.

• may hold a drink container on days of extreme weather conditions for the

use of all players and umpires

• must not take upon the role of coaching whilst acting as Square Leg

umpire

Match Rule 21 CHANGES TO MATCH RULES

These rules can only be deleted, amended or added to for the betterment and

convenience of match play.

Changes to Match Rules for the forthcoming season shall be made at the May

Council meeting prior to that season. Such deletions, amendments or

additions can only be made by the Council, fourteen days written notice

having been served to all members.


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CALCULATOR TABLES - DELAYED STARTS & INTERRUPTIONS TO

PLAY

KEY:

PML Playing Minutes Lost OVS Adjusted minimum

overs

EXP Expiry time of 1st requisite period LRP Length of 2nd period in

minutes

TABLE 1 – ONE DAY MATCHES – 40 OVERS

PML OVS EXP LRP PML OVS EXP LRP

1 - 3 40 3.21 139 77 29 3.58 102

4 - 5 40 3.22 138 78 - 79 29 3.59 101

6 40 3.23 137 80 - 81 29 4.00 100

7 39 3.23 137 82 - 83 29 4.01 99

8 - 9 39 3.24 136 84 - 85 28 4.02 98

10 - 11 39 3.25 135 86 - 87 28 4.03 97

12 - 13 39 3.26 134 88 - 89 28 4.04 96

14 - 15 38 3.27 133 90 28 4.05 95

16 - 17 38 3.28 132 91 27 4.05 95

18 - 19 38 3.29 131 92 - 93 27 4.06 94

20 38 3.30 130 94 - 95 27 4.07 93

21 37 3.30 130 96 - 97 27 4.08 92

22 - 23 37 3.31 129 98 - 99 26 4.09 91

24 - 25 37 3.32 128 100 - 101 26 4.10 90

26 - 27 37 3.33 127 102 - 103 26 4.11 89

28 - 29 36 3.34 126 104 26 4.12 88

30 - 31 36 3.35 125 105 25 4.13 87

32 - 33 36 3.36 124 106 - 107 25 4.14 86

34 36 3.37 123 108 - 09 25 4.15 85

35 35 3.37 123 110 - 111 25 4.16 84

36 - 37 35 3.38 122 112 - 113 24 4.17 83

38 - 39 35 3.39 121 114 - 115 24 4.18 82

40 - 41 35 3.40 120 116 - 117 24 4.19 81

42 - 43 34 3.41 119 118 24 4.19 81

44 - 45 34 3.42 118 119 23 4.20 80

46 - 47 34 3.43 117 120 - 121 23 4.21 79

48 34 3.44 116 122 - 123 23 4.22 78

49 33 3.44 116 124 - 125 23 4.23 77

50 - 51 33 3.45 115 126 - 127 22 4.24 76

52 - 53 33 3.46 114 128 - 129 22 4.25 75

54 - 55 33 3.47 113 130 - 131 22 4.26 74

56 - 57 32 3.48 112 132 22 4.26 74


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58 - 59 32 3.49 111 133 21 4.27 73

60 - 61 32 3.50 110 134 - 135 21 4.28 72

62 32 3.51 109 136 - 137 21 4.29 71

63 31 3.51 109 138 - 139 21 4.30 70

64 - 65 31 3.52 108 140 20 4.31 69

66 - 67 31 3.53 107 141 -142 20 4.32 68

68 - 69 31 3.54 106 143 - 144 20 4.33 67

70 - 71 30 3.55 105 145 - 146 20 4.34 66

72 - 73 30 3.56 104

74 - 75 30 3.57 103

76 30 3.58 102

TABLE 2 - ONE DAY MATCHES – MAXIMUM NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER

Overs

Lost per

Innings

Maximum overs

Bowler

1

Bowler

2

Bowler

3

Bowler

4

Other

Bowler(s)

1 10 9 8 8 4

2 9 9 8 8 4

3 9 8 8 8 4

4 8 8 8 8 4

5 8 8 8 7 4

6 8 8 7 7 4

7 8 7 7 7 4

8 7 7 7 7 4

9 7 7 7 6 4

10 7 7 6 6 4

11 7 6 6 6 4

12 6 6 6 6 4

13 6 6 6 5 4

14 6 6 5 5 4

15 6 5 5 5 4

16 5 5 5 5 4

17 5 5 5 4 4

18 5 5 4 4 4

19 5 4 4 4 4

20 4 4 4 4 4

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VWCA By-Laws

Season 2013/14

Please Note: VWCA By-Laws apply to all grades

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VWCA BY LAWS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 THE COUNCIL 72

1.1 Powers 72

2 STANDING COMMITTEES 73

2.1 Number and Composition 73

2.2 Representation by Clubs 73

2.3 Representation by Individuals 73

3 THE BOARD 74

3.1 Powers 74

4 PENNANT SECRETARY 75

4.1 Duties 75

5 PENNANT COMMITTEE 76

5.1 Composition 76

5.2 Duties 76

5.3 Appeals 76

6 APPEALS 76

6.1 Composition 76

6.2 Duties 76

6.3 Referrals 77

6.4 Procedures 77

7. RULES COMMITTEE 77

7.1 Composition 77

7.2 Duties 77

8 DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE 78

8.1 Composition 78

8.2 Duties 78

8.3 Referral 78

8.4 Report Procedure 78

9 COMMITTEE MEETINGS 81

9.1 Procedures 81

9.2 Voting 81

10 VICE PRESIDENT 81

10.1 Composition 81

10.2 Seniority 81

11 CLUB ADMINISTRATOR 82

11.1 Duties 82

11.2 Expenses 82

12 MATCH RESULTS AND REGISTRATION SECRETARY 83

12.1 Duties 83

13 DELEGATE TO CRICKET VICTORIA 83

14 UMPIRES’ ADVISOR (S) 84

14.1 Appointment 84

14.2 Duties 84

15 AD HOC APPOINTMENTS 84

16 MEETINGS 84

16.1 Annual General Meeting 84

16.2 Council Meetings 84

16.3 Attendance 84

16.4 Replacement of Delegate 84

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16.5 Proxy 85

16.6 Fine for Non Attendance 85

16.7 Casual Vacancies 85

17 AFFILIATION/MEMBERSHIP 85

17.1 Affiliation & Fees 85

17.2 Procedure 85

17.3 Insurance 86

17.4 Clubs and Affiliated Association Responsibilities 86

18 REGISTRATION PROCEDURE 86

18.1 Playing Members 86

18.2 Individual Members 87

18.3 Life Members 87

18.4 Honorary Members 87

18.5 Timing 87

18.6 Rights 88

19 CLEARANCES 88

19.1 Inter Association Permit/Clearances 88

19.2 Requirements 88

19.3 Disbanded Clubs 89

19.4 Clearance Procedure 89

19.5 Granted 89

19.6 Non granting by Club 89

19.7 Appeals against Pennant Committee Decisions 89

19.8 Emergency Clearance Approval 90

19.9 Permits for Multi Team Clubs 90

19.10 Eligibility for Semi Finals and Finals 90

19.11 Eligibility for First Round after Christmas 91

20 INTERCLUB PERMIT SYSTEM 91

21 MATCH RESULTS 93

21.1 Submission of Results 94

21.2 Newspaper Results 94

21.3 Submission of Umpire’s Reports 94

22 FINES AND PENALTIES 95

22.1 Fines 95

22.2 Penalties 96

22.3 Deadline for Payment and Penalties 96

22.4 Eligibility for Semi Finals 97

22.5 Disbanded Clubs 97

22.6 Appeal of Fines and Penalties 97

23 SEMI FINAL/FINAL MATCHES 97

23.1 Semi Finals 97

23.2 Finals 97

23.3 Women’s Cricket World Cup 97

24 AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS 98

Victorian Women’s Cricket Association – By-Laws

These By-Laws must be read in conjunction with the Rules of Incorporation

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS:

“VWCA” Victorian Women’s Cricket Association Inc.

“Board” Victorian Women’s Cricket Association Board

“Club Administrator” Club Administrator employed by Cricket Victoria and responsible

for the administration of VWCA competitions and other duties

directed by the VWCA Board

“Council” VWCA Council

“VWCUA” Victorian Women’s Cricket Umpires Association Inc.

“CV” Cricket Victoria

1. THE COUNCIL

1.1 Powers

Subject to Rule 23 of the Rules of Incorporation, the Council shall perform the

following duties in pursuit of the proper management of the business and affairs of

the VWCA.

(a) Lease, hire or otherwise acquire real and personal estate and to construct, maintain

and alter any house and buildings and to furnish and equip the same in such manner

which may be deemed necessary or convenient for any purpose of the VWCA and to

construct and maintain grounds necessary or convenient for the purpose of the

VWCA.

(b) Buy, supply, sell and deal in all kinds of apparatus and all kinds of provisions, liquid

and solid required or used by members of the VWCA or other persons frequenting the

grounds, club-house or premises of the VWCA.

(c) Borrow or raise money by mortgage or otherwise and in such manner as the VWCA

may think it.

(d) Subscribe or contribute to any charitable benevolent or hospital object of a public

character.

(e) Acquire, establish, print and publish newspapers, periodicals, books and leaflets or

other literary work that the VWCA may think desirable for the promotion of its

objects.

(f) Levy all affiliated Associations or affiliated Clubs if necessary, but such levy must be

made with the majority of the Council present at the meeting at which the resolution

shall be moved to make such levy. Notice of the proposal to make such levy and the

date by which payment shall be made must be given to every affiliated Club and

affiliated Association before the meeting.

(g) Delete, amend or add to the Match Rules in accordance with Match Rule 21, Rules

of Incorporation and the By-Laws.

(h) Recommend a person to the Annual General Meeting for life membership of the

VWCA.

(i) Admit strangers to its meetings or to exclude them there from, but no stranger shall

have the right to vote.

(j) Ensure that the income and property management of the VWCA wheresoever derived

shall be applied solely towards the promotion of its objects.


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2. STANDING COMMITTEES

2.1 Number and Composition

(a) The following Committees shall be Standing Committees of the VWCA.

(b) The members of the Committees shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting

as set out in the Rules of Incorporation

They shall consist of the following: (See Table)

Committee Number

of Members

Ex-

Officio

Quorum Chair By Law

Ref

Board 12

7 Elected

5 Officers of the

Association being:

− President

− Vice-Pres (3)

− Club Administrator

5

One of whom

must be the

President or a

Vice-President

(Providing that

no more than 2

are from the

same Club)

President 3

Rules 2 Appointed

1 Elected

Elected 7

Disciplinary 5 3 Elected 8

Pennant − Pennant Secretary

− Match Results &

Registration

Secretary

− Board Member

(Appointed)

3 Pennant

Secretary 5

Appeals 3 President 3 Appeals

Chairperson

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2.2 Representation by Clubs

(a) No affiliated club shall have more than one representative elected at the AGM to

the following committees:

(i) Board(except Officers of the VWCA)

(ii) Appeals

(iii) Disciplinary

(b) If, after the Annual General Meeting of the VWCA vacancies still exist on these

Committees, a club may be represented by more than one member. However, the

total number representing one club must be less than the quorum for the

particular Committee.

2.3 Representation by Individuals

No representative of any affiliated club shall be an elected member of:

(i) the Board and the elected member of the Appeals committee


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3. THE BOARD

3.1 Powers

Subject to the provisions of the Rules of Incorporation, the Match Rules and these

By-Laws and without prejudice to any resolution passed in a General Meeting and to

the powers of the Council, the Board shall exercise a general control over the affairs

of the VWCA, and in particular, shall:

(a) investigate and report to Council all applications for membership and for affiliations

of Associations and Clubs.

(b) prepare fixtures for all matches for the approval of the Council.

(c) discuss and act upon all correspondence and accounts.

(d) have authority to deal with any matters requiring attention between meetings of the

Council.

(e) appoint representatives from their number to attend all meetings of Committees in an

ex-officio capacity, between such committees and the Board.

(f) take all reasonable steps to implement Council resolutions.

(g) Place teams in grades highest to lowest according to standard. Wherever

advisable/possible the Board shall promote two teams and demote two teams.

(h) be responsible for the organisation of official tours, championships and other Special

Events.

(i) pay all accounts to meet all approved commitments of the VWCA.

(j) recommend to Council the imposition of fines from time to time.

(k) negotiate the purchase of the appropriate Insurance Cover for each season.

(l) ratify the Advisor(s) for the VWCA panel of Umpires.

(m) control, dispose of, extend or invest and direct the investment, of the assets and funds

of the VWCA.

(n) appoint special sub-committees as may be necessary.

(o) approve the performance of such other duties as may from time to time be required

for the proper management of Women’s Cricket in Victoria.

(p) appoint persons to act in specific roles.

(q) employ or contract persons or companies to carry out specific duties on behalf of the

Council.

(r) periodically inspect all grounds before and during the season and advise clubs of the

assessed standard of their pitch and if upgrading is recommended.

(s) discuss and act on an application from a player re. special consideration for using a

runner. To be considered an application conforming to the requirements of Match

Rule 19.5 must be provided.

(t) To deal with applications by current or former international and/or state open

representatives to play in lower grades (grades as nominated by the Board)


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4. PENNANT SECRETARY

4.1 The Pennant Secretary shall be elected in each year by the VWCA at the Annual

General Meeting

4.2 Duties

(a) Receive all correspondence regarding:

(i) disputed clearance applications and eligibility permits

(ii) disputes arising out of, or in connection with any matches (other than possible

breaches requiring referral to the Disciplinary Committee)

(iii) all umpires reports

(b) Upon receipt of this correspondence the Pennant Secretary, in conjunction with the

Club Administrator, shall convene a meeting to hear any such dispute. The committee

hearing the dispute shall be known as the Pennant Committee and shall comprise the

Pennant Secretary, the Match Result and Registration Secretary and one member of

the Board. Should any of these people be a member of the club involved in the

dispute they become ineligible and shall be replaced by another member of the Board.

(c) Inform the Club Administrator, in writing, of the Pennant Committee’s decision

regarding disputes. The Club Administrator will then inform all parties concerned.

(d) File all umpires’ reports and have them accessible at the request of the Council or the

Board

(e) Refer any matters in the umpires’ reports to the Club Administrator for further action

as deemed appropriate by the Board.

(f) Provide appropriate assistance to the Appeals Committee with respect to the

resolution of disputes regarding clearances

(g) In conjunction with the Match Results & Registration Secretary, shall determine

percentages and correctly place teams in position at the termination of home and

away matches, and report these positions to the Club Administrator.

4.3 The Pennant Secretary may verbally grant a permit or clearance approval in an

emergency under By-law 19.8.

4.4 Emergency ground approval

The Pennant Secretary may grant permission for a change of ground in an emergency

under Match Rule 5.2 (b).


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5. PENNANT COMMITTEE

5.1 Composition

The Pennant Committee shall comprise the Pennant Secretary, Match Result &

Registration Secretary and one member of the Board, appointed as required for each

meeting

5.2 Duties

(a) To deal with all disputes regarding clearances and eligibility permits

(b) To settle all disputes arising out of or in connection with any matches (other than

possible breaches requiring referral to the Disciplinary Committee)

(c) To provide the appropriate assistance to the Appeals Committee with respect to the

resolution of disputes regarding clearances.

(d) To deal with applications for changes to match dates and format.

(e) To approve/refuse clearance applications by current open age state squad members.

5.3 Appeals

(a) An appeal against a decision of the Pennant Committee may be made to the Appeals

Chairperson (c/- VWCA) within 7 days of receiving advice of that decision. A copy

of the letter of Appeal must also be sent to the Pennant Secretary at the same time by

the person or club making the appeal. The Pennant Secretary, on receipt of this letter,

will send a copy of all correspondence and the reasons for making the decision to the

Club Administrator within 5 days of receipt of this letter. The Club Administrator

will forward this information to the Appeals Chairperson

6. APPEALS COMMITTEE

6.1 Com position

(a) the President or Vice President (or if deemed necessary, the President shall appoint a

person who must be a member of the VWCA)

(b) one member of the Board, appointed as required for each appeal.

(c) one elected member not being a member of Board or Pennant Committee, and who

shall be known as the Appeals Chairperson.

6 .2 Duties

The Appeals Committee shall deal with:

(i) appeals from either party against a decision of the Pennant Committee in regard

to clearances and eligibility permits.

(ii) appeals against decisions of the Pennant Committee in regard to match protests.

(iii) appeals from affiliated clubs regarding the imposition of fines and penalties as

outlined by the By-Laws.

(iv) appeals from clubs against a decision of the Match Results and Registration

Secretary/Board in regard to “permit player” nominations.


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6.3 Referral

Notification of an appeal must be made to the Appeals Chairperson (c/- VWCA)

within 7 days of receiving advice of the decision which is to be appealed.

6.4 Procedures

(a) The Club Administrator, after consulting with the Appeals Chairperson is to convene

the meeting (if at all possible) within 10 days of receiving the appeal. The Appeals

Chairperson is to invite all parties involved in the dispute to this meeting either in

writing or by telephone.

(b) The Appeals Chairperson is to advise the Club Administrator of the decision in

writing within 5 days of hearing the appeal. The Club Administrator will then advise

all parties, including the Pennant Secretary, or, if applicable, the Match Results and

Registration Secretary, of the decision

(c) The appeal outcome is to be reported to Council as part of the Board Report.

(d) Minutes are to be kept by the Appeals Chairperson of all Appeals Committee

proceedings.

(e) Appeals against loss of points for late registration shall only be dealt with if the

registration has been sent by certified or registered mail, faxed with proof of

transmission or hand delivered

(f) Any person using insulting language or displaying contemptuous behaviour either

prior to, during or after an Appeals Committee hearing shall be reported to the

Disciplinary Committee.

(g) The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be final.

6.5 No Legal Representation will be permitted at meetings of the Appeals Committee

7. RULES COMMITTEE

7.1 Composition

The Rules Committee will comprise a representative from the VWCUA, a

representative from the Board and one elected member.

7.2 Duties

(a) To recommend to the Board and Council amendments to Match Rules, By-laws or

Rules of Incorporation.

(b) To examine and advise Council on the merits of proposed changes to Match Rules,

By-laws or Rules of Incorporation as proposed by members of the VWCA


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8. DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

8.1 Composition

The Disciplinary Committees shall consist of five elected members.

8.2 Duties

The committee shall consider all cases to it relating to breaches of Match Rules,

breaches of the By-laws where not related to the administration of the VWCA and

breaches of the Code of Conduct.

8.3 Referral

(a) All complaints shall be referred to the Disciplinary Committee within 7 days from the

date of the report for action at the request of:

(i) the Council

(ii) the Board

(iii) the Pennant Committee

(iv) the Umpires

(v) the Appeals Committee

(b) In the first instant, a verbal notification of a referral is to be lodged with the Club

Administrator by telephone, within 24 hours of the complaint. Referrals shall be in

writing and include adequate details and contact addresses and phone numbers if

available. To expedite Disciplinary Committee meetings, all reports should be

forwarded directly to the Disciplinary Committee Chairperson. If during a

Disciplinary Committee meeting a complaint arises which was not listed on the initial

referral, the Disciplinary Committee has the power to investigate that complaint/s and

take any action deemed appropriate.

8.4 Reports by umpires resulting from complaints arising from matches

8.4.1 In the case of complaints arising from matches, persons shall be considered under the

jurisdiction of the Disciplinary Committee, from the time of arrival at the playing

venue until the time of leaving the venue

8.4.2 Reported Player May Elect to Forego Hearing and Accept Suspension

A player against whom a charge has been brought may elect to have the charge

determined without a hearing by the Disciplinary Committee and to accept a penalty of

suspension from playing in one VWCA match.

8.4.3 Election Procedure

An election to accept a penalty of suspension from playing in one VWCA match shall be

lodged in writing with the Club Administrator not later than 12.00 pm on the day after the

Club Administrator has caused the reported person or the Club of the reported person to

be notified that a charge has been laid against the reported person.

8.4.4 Umpires or Disciplinary Committee Chairman May Disallow Election

If any or all of the reporting Umpires or Disciplinary Committee Chairman considers that

the circumstances of the caution warrant a hearing of the charge the Club Administrator

shall disallow the election.


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8.4.5 Hearing of the Charge if Election Disallowed or if Election Not Lodged in Time

If the notice of election is not lodged in the time frame stipulated in By Law 8.4.2 the

Disciplinary Committee shall hear and determine the charge.

8.5

(a) The Disciplinary Committee shall meet (wherever possible) within 14 days from the

time of a report or a complaint being received by the Disciplinary Committee

Chairperson.

(b) The Club Administrator shall notify all persons directly concerned and request their

attendance and invite them to bring any evidence or witness which may assist the

Disciplinary hearing. Notice by certified post will be considered sufficient notice.

(c) Any person correctly notified, that fails to attend a meeting of the Disciplinary

Committee without reasonable cause, cannot participate in any VWCA sanctioned

game until the case is heard.

8.6 The quorum for the Disciplinary Committee shall be three (3). Members of the

Disciplinary Committee must absent themselves in the case of a conflict of interest

whereby a committee member is from the same club as a person involved in the

complaint. In the event of a quorum not being reached, the Board shall appoint one

or more of its members to adjudicate for that hearing.

8.7 No legal representation will be permitted at meetings of the Disciplinary Committee,

however under special circumstances, defendants may be allowed representation at

the Disciplinary Committee’s discretion. Any request for representation must be

made in writing prior to the relevant Disciplinary Committee meeting and if the

request is granted, that any other parties involved in the incident be advised and

offered the opportunity to be represented also.

8.8 All Disciplinary meetings shall be held in camera with only witnesses and nominated

representatives (as in By-law 8.7) being able to attend.

8.9 Procedures

8.9.1 The evidence of the person making the complaint, the person against whom the

complaint has been made, and other witnesses, shall be given in the presence of the

person making the complaint and the person against whom the complaint has been

made and shall be subject to cross-examination by the person making the complaint

and the person against whom the complaint has been made and the Disciplinary

Committee

8.9.2 Where possible decisions shall be given at the conclusion of the hearing or by phone

the following day and then forwarded in writing to the Club Administrator of the

VWCA within 7 days of the hearing

8.9.3 The Disciplinary Committee has the power to request all forms, Score Books, team

lists or any other thing they deem necessary to assist the Committee.

8.9.4

(a) There shall be no appeal against the decision of the Disciplinary Committee unless

the appellant can show there is additional evidence that was normally not available at

the time of the initial hearing.

(b) This appeal must be lodged with the Disciplinary Committee Chairperson with a copy

to the Club Administrator of the VWCA within seven days of being advised of the


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Disciplinary Committee’s decision and the Chairperson of the Disciplinary

Committee if satisfied of the nature of the additional evidence, shall decide if, when

and where the Disciplinary Committee shall hear that appeal.

8.9.5 The Chairperson shall have a casting vote as well as a deliberate vote where

necessary

8.9.6 Any person using insulting language or displaying contemptuous behaviour either

prior to, during or after a Disciplinary Committee meeting, or who gives false or

misleading evidence may be dealt with under By-law 8.2

8.9.7 Any person who attempts to influence any member of the Disciplinary Committee

may be dealt with under By-law 8.2.

8.9.8 The Disciplinary Committee, subject to the By-laws, may by resolution:

(a) Expel an Affiliated Club, player or club official from the VWCA

(b) Suspend an Affiliated Club or player or club official from membership of the VWCA

for a specified period or specific number of matches, and may in consider in that

suspension, in addition to home and away matches, finals, official VWCA

Tournaments, State Matches, National Matches or combination thereof.

(c) Fine an Affiliated Club, or player, or club official

8.9.9 A resolution of the Disciplinary Committee under sub-clause 8.9.8:

(a) Takes effect immediately in the case of an expulsion or fine, and from the persons

next match in the case of a suspension

(b) Where the Affiliated Club or player exercises a right of appeal to the Disciplinary

Committee within seven days of being advised of the Disciplinary Committee’s

decision, the resolution does not take effect unless this Committee confirms the

resolution in accordance with this clause after hearing the appeal.

(c) Where the Disciplinary Committee passes a resolution under sub-clause 8.9.8, the

Disciplinary Committee shall, as soon as practicable, cause to be served on the

Affiliated Club or player or club official a notice in writing –

(i) setting out the resolution of the Disciplinary Committee and the grounds on

which it is based

(ii) notice by certified mail will be considered sufficient notice

(iii) details of the resolution must also be sent to the Club Administrator of the

VWCA, Match Result and Registration Secretary and the body who referred the

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9. COMMITTEE MEETINGS

9.1 Procedures

(a) At the first meeting of members of a committee (other than the Board) held after the

Annual General Meeting of the VWCA the members of such committees shall elect a

chairperson for the ensuing season.

(b) In the absence of the Chairperson from any meeting of a committee, a Chairperson

shall be elected from the members present.

(c) Each committee shall meet at such time and place as each committee may from time

to time determine.

(d) Special meetings of a committee may be summoned by the Chairperson on her/his

own account or at the request of any two members.

(e) Should any member of the Board miss two consecutive meetings of the committee

without reasonable excuse, that person shall cease to be a member thereof. Should a

replacement be necessary it shall be treated as a Casual Vacancy.

(f) All Committees will report to the Board

9.2 Voting

(a) On all VWCA Committees (except the Board) elected members shall have one vote,

except in the event of an equality of votes where the Chairperson will have a casting

vote.

(b) Persons chairing meetings by virtue of their ex-officio capacity shall only have a

casting vote.

(c) (i) On the Board each Officer of the VWCA and each elected member shall have

one vote except in the event of an equality of votes where the Chairperson will

have a casting vote.

(ii) Only a maximum of two representatives from the same affiliated club can vote

on the Board except in the event of an equality of votes where the Chairperson

will have a casting vote.

10. VICE PRESIDENTS

10.1 Composition

There shall be no more than three (3) Vice-Presidents

10.2 Seniority

The seniority of the Vice Presidents shall be determined by the number of years they

have held this office. If no order of seniority can be established this will be decided

by vote.


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11. CLUB ADMINISTRATOR

11.1 Duties

The Club Administrator shall be responsible for:

(a) The custody of the papers belonging to the VWCA including cheque book, bank

books and books of accounts

(b) Carrying out all directions delegated to her/him by the VWCA, Board, and Council.

(c) Presenting the next meeting of Board copies of all minutes, correspondence and

copies of letters written by her/him on behalf of the VWCA

(d) Writing for VWCA on all official matters.

(e) Preparing in conjunction with the President, the Annual Report of the VWCA.

(f) Such other duties as Council or Board may decide.

(g) Making all payments exceeding ten dollars by cheque.

(h) Ensuring that each cheque is signed by any two of the following – President, Club

Administrator, a Vice President

(i) Seeking Board approval before making any payment exceeding $200 unless the

amount is for a commitment already approved by Board.

(j) Advising clubs as may be required by Council, of any outstanding monies owing to

the VWCA.

(k) Preparing the accounts of the VWCA up to the 30th of June in each year for audit by a

qualified auditor

(l) Resolve any disputes arising from the submission of results to the Competition

Management System in conjunction with the Match Result and Registration

Secretary.

11.2 Expenses

The Club Administrator shall sign an employment agreement which shall include

details of remuneration and expenditures.


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12. MATCH RESULT AND REGISTRATION SECRETARY

12.1 Duties

Duties of the Match Result and Registration Secretary shall be:

(a) To keep a register in which registration of VWCA members are recorded and to have

this register accessible at the request of Council, Board or the Club Administrator.

(b) To inform the Council and the clubs concerned playing unregistered players

(c) To receive Match results and record them in a register designed for this purpose.

(d) To determine whether match results have been achieved in accordance with the

Match Rules and, if not, to make any appropriate amendments to the result.

(e) To inform the Council of teams not reporting match results

(f) To present the total points of all teams at each Council meeting

(g) To determine percentages, with the Pennant Secretary and correctly place teams in

position at the end of the home and away matches.

(h) To notify secretaries (or nominated representatives) of clubs in the Final Four in each

grade by Wednesday following the termination of the last home and away match.

(i) To report to the Board.

(j) To review players nominated by CV Premier First Clubs as eligible to represent a

lower grade club when an alignment has occurred between two clubs according to

By-Law 20 – Permit System, and refer these names to the Board for ratification.

(k) Resolve any disputes arising from the submission of results to the Competition

Management System in conjunction with the Club Administrator.

12.2 The Match Result & Registration Secretary may verbally grant a permit or clearance

approval in an emergency under By-law 19.8

12.3 The Match Results and Registration Secretary may verbally grant a permit for a

player from a CV Premier Firsts Club to play with its aligned lower grade club

according to By-Law 20.

13. DELEGATE TO CRICKET VICTORIA

(a) A member of the VWCA Board shall be the VWCA delegate to Cricket Victoria.

(b) The VWCA Delegate (or in his/her absence, a nominated delegate from the Board)

shall:

(i) attend meetings of Cricket Victoria

(ii) present any formal motions on behalf of the VWCA

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14. UMPIRES’ ADVISOR (S)

14.1 Appointment

The Umpires’ Advisor shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendation of the

Victorian Women’s Cricket Umpires’ Association

14.2 Duties

The duties of the Umpires’ Advisor shall be:

(i) To examine and assess Umpire performance reports

(ii) To attend meetings of the Umpires’ Association and instruct on Laws, Rules

and technique.

(iii) To consult with and advise individual Umpires on matters requiring

clarification.

(iv) To liaise with the Pennant Secretary on specific complaints or such other

matters as may be necessary.

(v) To liaise with the Club Administrator regarding appointment of Umpires to

VWCA matches

(vi) Other duties as specified by the Board.

15. AD HOC APPOINTMENTS

The Council and the Board shall have the power to appoint other officials of the

VWCA as the need arises.

16. MEETINGS

16.1 Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the VWCA shall be held during the first fortnight in

August.

16.2 Council Meetings

(a) Council meetings shall be held in September, February and May.

(b) A Special Council meeting additional to the scheduled Council meetings maybe

called, if required, as outlined in the Rules Of Incorporation.

16.3 Attendance

If any delegate member of the VWCA shall be absent from three consecutive

meetings of the Council without consent of the Council, her/his membership of the

Council may cease if so decided by Council

16.4 Replacement of Delegate

In such case the Council may request an Office Bearer of the affiliated club to

nominate, in writing, another delegate in her/his stead and such nominee, if approved

by Council shall become a member of Council


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16.5 Proxy

If a delegate cannot attend a Council Meeting she/he may appoint a proxy. Each

proxy delegate must hand the Club Administrator a letter at the start of the meeting

advising of her/his proxy status.

16.6 Fine for non attendance

(a) Any affiliated club not represented by a delegate or proxy at any Council meeting

shall be fined fifty dollars ($50.00)

(b) Affiliated Associations will be encouraged to send a delegate wherever possible or

appoint an observer to attend.

16.7 Casual Vacancies

(a) In the event of any vacancy occurring in any office or committee, such vacancy shall

be filled by the Council and the chosen member shall hold that office for the balance

of the then current term.

(b) A vacancy which exists after the AGM will be notified to council with the minutes of

that meeting. Any nominations are to be received by the Club Administrator within 7

days of the next Council meeting and any voting required will take place at that

meeting

17. AFFILIATION/MEMBERSHIP

17.1 Affiliation & Fee

(a) The Council will annually ratify the Board’s recommendation of the amount to be

paid as the Affiliation Fee at the May Council meeting.

(b) By the 31st of July each year each club wishing to be affiliated for the coming season,

must complete an affiliation form and pay such annual fee set as per By-Law 17.1 (a).

(c) New teams admitted to the VWCA after the AGM must pay their affiliation fee

immediately upon being accepted by the Council.

(d) By the 30th of October an Association wishing to be affiliated for the coming season,

must complete an affiliation form and pay such annual fee set as per By-Law 17.1 (a).

(e) Each new club or Association on first joining the VWCA shall be given a copy of the

Rules of Incorporation, By-Laws and Match Rules of the VWCA. Any applications

for admission by a new club or Association shall contain the consent of the new

member to be bound by these documents.

17.2 Procedure

(a) New Clubs and clubs seeking re-admission

Applications for admission by a new club, or readmission by a former club must meet

the following criteria:

(i) Submission of an Application for Membership form containing names and

addresses of fourteen (14) players. No more than four (4) of these players may

be from any one club presently affiliated with the VWCA without consultation

and approval of the Board.

(ii) Attendance at a meeting, if requested by the Board, of no less than ten (10) of

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(b) All Clubs

To become an Affiliated Club a club must:

(i) complete the appropriate application procedure as set out in the By-Laws of the

VWCA.

(ii) be formally accepted by the VWCA, and

(iii) pay any fees due and payable as stipulated by the VWCA.

17.3 Insurance (a) As a condition of affiliation, each club shall take out an insurance policy as arranged

or otherwise approved by the VWCA Board.

(b) If a club arranges its own policy, it must provide documentary evidence of such a

policy at the time of affiliation. In addition, documentary evidence must be provided

to the VWCA within seven (7) days of any subsequent renewal.

(c) The Board shall from time to time review the conditions and benefits of the VWCA ‘s

insurance arrangements.

17.4 Club and Affiliated Association Responsibilities:

Clubs and Affiliated Associations are responsible for:

(i) the compliance of their members with the Rules and By-Laws and Policies of

the VWCA.

(ii) the behaviour of their players, coaches and spectators.

the condition of their playing fields and equipment.

(iii)

18. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

18.1 Playing Members

(a) All players in every match must be:

(i) Current financial members of the club they represent. Former International

and/or State open representatives must be granted prior approval by the Pennant

Committee before they may compete in lower grades (grades as nominated by

the Board). A written application, which must set out in detail the reason for

seeking such approval, must be received by the Club Administrator no later

than the Wednesday preceding the first match for which approval is sought

(ii) registered with the VWCA as described in sections (c & d) below

(b) No player shall be a registered player of any other competitive women’s cricket

association except as allowed for in By Law 19.1.

(c) All players

All players must be registered via MyCricket no later than midday Monday following

the first match of the season in which each player is involved.


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(d) New Players

Any new players, or players being cleared from other clubs who have been granted a

clearance or permit:

Player Registration DEADLINE PENALTY

Players must be

registered by assignment

to a Club

12 Midday on the

Monday following the

first match in which a

player played, or was

named to play

Twenty dollars ($20.00)

and any points gained in

the match.

(e) No money need accompany any submission of a player’s name for registration as the

VWCA Affiliation & Registration fee each season covers all registrations submitted

for the one club.

(f) Any team failing to register any player in accordance with sub-clause (c) or (d) will

be fined twenty dollars ($20.00) and lose any points gained in the match in which it

played unregistered players. However, its opponents will not gain the points

forfeited.

(g) Each season any non playing club members may become registered members of the

VWCA by submission of their name to the Club Administrator. All delegate

members of the VWCA must be registered as a member of a club.

(h) Players with monies outstanding to the VWCA after the AGM will be ineligible to be

registered for the forthcoming season until such monies are paid.

18.2 Individual Members

(a) Natural persons, not being members of an affiliated club, wishing to apply for

Individual Membership of the VWCA must apply in writing to the Club

Administrator.

(b) The name of each applicant will be submitted to the Annual General Meeting or a

scheduled meeting of Council which shall decide whether to admit the applicant. The

annual fee for individual Membership will be $2.20(inc GST) which must be paid

immediately upon acceptance by the meeting.

(c) Individual Membership will normally be granted to those applicants who have

previously been affiliated members of the VWCA but who no longer are members of

an affiliated club.

(d) Individual members will be eligible to stand for office but shall not be automatically

members of the council or voting members of the VWCA.

18.3 Life Members

(a) Nominations for Life Membership outlining the special services to the VWCA shall

be submitted to the VWCA by 30th March each year.

(b) Life Member nominations shall be ratified at the Annual General Meeting.

18.4 Honorary Members

Honorary members may be appointed by Council or the Board from time to time to

fulfil a specific role for a specific period

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18.6 Rights (a) Registered members of clubs (playing or non-playing) and individual members of the

VWCA may stand for election.

(b) Only delegate members and persons appointed to an office and Life Members are

members of the Council and VWCA.

19. CLEARANCES AND PERMITS

19.1 Inter Association Permits/Clearances (a) Visitors from Other Countries (Permit)

Visitors from other countries may be given permission to play in competition matches

in Victoria if the Board unanimously agrees

(b) Other States

A player who is or has been a registered member of an interstate cricket association

must fulfil the requirements of a clearance as outlined in By-Law 19.2

19.2 Requirements

(a) All players who have been registered players with any club must have a duly certified

clearance form in order to be cleared from that club.

(b) Any player, whether registered or not, who has not played in a match in the last two

seasons may play with any club without a clearance form.

(c) Any player having played four matches with her club in one season, shall not request

a clearance from the club in the same season unless under exceptional circumstances

and cannot request a clearance after 31st of December. Any such clearance and the

subsequent registration must be approved by the Pennant Committee.

(d) No player may request a clearance between the end of the home and away matches

and 30th June (inclusive) in any year.

(e) Any team naming a player on the team list who has not obtained a completed

clearance form will be fined ($10.00) and lose any points gained in the match, protest

being unnecessary by the opposing team. However, the opposing team will not gain

the points lost.

(f) Approval of a clearance for current Open Age State Squad player (excluding rookies)

is by the Pennant Committee

(g) Clearance procedure

(i) The player’s new club must request a clearance via MyCricket.

(ii) The player’s old club will receive notification of the clearance request via email

and must action the request as per By-Law 19.4

(iii) The VWCA Club Administrator will either approve the clearance request or

refer the matter to the Pennant Committee.

(h) A player must not play with her intended club until notified of her clearance approval

by the VWCA Club Administrator or Match Results & Registration Secretary (i) The rules in regard to clearing players from one club to another, or one team to

another team or the same club in the same grade, shall be taken to commence at the

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19.3 Disbanded Clubs

A member of a disbanded club must apply to the Match Results & Registration

Secretary for a permit to play with another club. Her share (10%) of any money

owing to the VWCA by the disbanded club must be paid before any permission is

granted.

19.4 Clearance Procedure

(a) Any player desiring a clearance from the club she is registered with must:

(i) comply with that club’s rules.

(ii) keep a copy of her application

(b) The club must grant or refuse the application and give written notification to the

player regarding that decision within 10 days of receipt of the application.

19.5 Granted

It is the responsibility of the player to forward the application to the Match Results &

Registration Secretary. The completed form must be lodged with the Match Results

& Registration Secretary who will advise the player that her clearance has been

approved.

19.6 Non Granting by Club

(a) If the club the player wishes to leave fails to act in accordance with By law 19.4 (b)

within 10 days, the player may forward a copy of her clearance application to the

Match Results & Registration Secretary.

(b) If the club refuses a clearance, reasons for refusing the clearance should be forwarded

in writing to the player. The player, on receipt of refusal, may then send a copy of the

application and the club’s letter to the Match Results & Registration Secretary.

(c) The Match Results & Registration Secretary shall investigate the application which

has been refused or not acted upon within 10 days and present all information to the

Pennant Committee at the next meeting or within 7 days whichever shall be sooner

(d) Pennant Committee is to advise all parties of their decision in writing within 5 days of

that meeting

19.7 Appeals against Pennant Committee Decisions

(a) Unless an appeal is lodged by either party within 7 days of notification of the

decision, the decision shall stand

(b) Any appeal by either party must be received by the Appeals Chairperson within 7

days of notification of the Pennant Committee’s decision. A copy of the letter of

Appeal must also be sent to the Pennant Secretary at the same time by the person or

club making the appeal.

(c) In the case of an appeal the player may not play in any further match until the appeal

has been settled.

(d) The appeal will be dealt with by the Appeals Committee where all parties involved in

the dispute will be asked to attend a meeting of this committee.

(e) This meeting must be held (if at all possible) within 10 days of the receipt of the

written appeal letter.

(f) All correspondence in an appeal against non-granting of clearance must be sent by

registered mail or delivered by hand, in which case a receipt must be obtained


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19.8 Emergency Clearance Approval

The Match Results & Registration Secretary or the Pennant Secretary has power to

verbally grant clearance or permit approval in emergency, but such clearances or

permits shall not be valid unless the player forwards the clearance or permit

application to the Match Results & Registration Secretary to be received within 5

days of verbal approval being given. Note: if post marked prior to the due date the

form shall be accepted

19.9 Permits for Multi Team Clubs

(a) Clubs fielding more than one team may register all players together as a club for the

ensuing season. Any player can be called upon by a team of her Club in any grade of

cricket for the Home and Away Matches excluding semi-finals and finals matches.

(b) Clubs fielding more than one side in the same grade, except where they are in

different zones, shall have these sides styled No. 1 and No. 2 side and the above rule

shall apply as if the said sides were in different grades, except that any player can be

called upon by Side 1 or Side 2 of her club until she has either batted or bowled in 3

matches with either Side 1 or Side 2. She then becomes a playing member of that

side and cannot play with the other side without permission from the Pennant

Secretary or Match Result & Registration Secretary

(c) A player is not permitted to be named in more than one game in any round, i.e. play

for Team 1 on Saturday and Team 2 on Sunday except in CV Premier Firsts when CV

Premier Firsts are drawn to play 2 games on the same weekend, and except as

allowed for in Match Rule 9.

19.10 Eligibility for Semi-Finals and Finals

(a) For all grades – A player must have represented her club in at least 3 matches during

the season to be eligible for Semi-Final matches but the Pennant Committee may

grant an eligibility permit (where 3 matches have not been played) in order to avoid

teams being short of players for Semi-Final and Final matches.

(b) At the end of Home and Away matches a player that has played more than half of the

number of matches fixtured in a higher grade of cricket becomes a member of that

team, and cannot transfer, back to a lower grade without a permit from the Pennant

Secretary or Match Result & Registration Secretary. Note: Any matches played in a

higher grade, as a representative player replacement (as per Match Rule 9) shall not

be included in the calculation of qualification.

(c) If a Club has more than one team in consecutive grades playing in semi-finals and

final matches, players may represent their Club in any designated team. Once a team

has been eliminated from finals then the normal Home and Away qualifications apply

for that club.

(d) Under no circumstances will such a permit be granted to a team that has eleven

players available who have played the required number of matches during the season.


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19.11 Eligibility for First Round after Christmas

After the Christmas break where Grades commence playing on different dates, the

following eligibility to play will follow for clubs with two or more teams when the

higher grade starts back on a later date.

(i) Players who have played the majority of games prior to Christmas in this higher

grade cannot play in a lower grade in this round without permission from the

Match Result & Registration Secretary.

(ii) The Match Result & Registration Secretary may grant an eligibility permit in

order to avoid teams being short of players for the game.

(iii) Under no circumstances will such a permit be granted to a team which has

eleven eligible players who are available to play.

19.12 Eligibility for Senior State representatives playing in grades lower than Premier

Seconds

Members of the Victoria Spirit Squad (excluding rookies) are only permitted to play

in Premier Firsts and Premier Seconds grades, unless granted permission to

participate in other grades by the VWCA Board in exceptional circumstances. A

written application, which must set out in detail the reason for seeking such approval,

must be received by the Club Administrator no later than the Wednesday preceding

the first match for which approval is sought

20. INTERCLUB PERMIT SYSTEM

20.1 Clubs competing in grades lower than CV Premier Firsts shall be allowed to align

themselves with a CV Premier Firsts Club. The CV Premier Firsts club shall not

have teams in the same grade as the lower grade club. A written request from the

lower grade club shall be submitted to the Club Administrator no later than

September 10 each season.

20.2 Players from the lower grade club shall be permitted to play for their aligned

CV Premier Firsts club during a season without requiring a clearance

20.3 Players from the CV Premier Firsts club shall be permitted to play for the lower grade

club during the season without requiring a clearance

20.4 Nomination of Players

(i) Prior to the commencement of the season the CV Premier Firsts club shall

nominate players to be eligible to represent the lower grade club with which

they have become aligned

(ii) The Match Result and Registration Secretary shall review these nominations

and shall refer the names to the Board for ratification. Should any player from

the CV Premier Firsts Club not be approved to play for the aligned lower grade

club the Club Administrator shall inform the club in writing within 3 days of the

Board meeting. Unless an appeal is lodged by a club within 7 days of

notification, the decision shall stand.

(iii) Players that register with the CV Premier Firsts club during the season can

receive a verbal permit from the Match Results and Registration Secretary to be

eligible to represent the lower grade club and which shall be ratified by the


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Board according to By-Law 20.4 (ii) at the next Board Meeting.

(iv) In the case of an appeal the player may not play in any lower grade match until

the appeal has been settled.

(v) Any appeal must be received by the Appeal’s Chairperson within 7 days of

notification of the Board’s decision. A copy of the letter of Appeal must also be

sent to the Club Administrator at the same time by the club making the appeal.

(vi) The appeal will be dealt with by the Appeals Committee where a representative

of the Club involved in the dispute will be asked to attend a meeting of this

committee.

(vii) This meeting must be held (if at all possible) within 10 days of the receipt of the

written appeal letter.

(viii) All correspondence in an appeal must be sent by registered mail or delivered by

hand, in which case a receipt must be obtained.

20.5 If at the end of the home and Away matches, a player (from either the CV Premier

Firsts or lower grade club) has played more than half the number of matches fixtured

in a higher grade of cricket she then becomes a member of that team and cannot

transfer back to a lower grade without a permit from the Pennant Secretary or Match

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21. MATCH RESULTS

21.1 Submission of Results

(a) Following the completion of a match, both the Home team and Away team captains

shall sign the score book of the opposition team, once the score book has been

completely filled out and has been deemed to be a correct account of the match.

Each captain shall sign her name and print her name next to the signature. Each

captain shall also write down the date of the match and the result of the match.

(b) Grade Deadline PENALTY for

missing deadline

Premier Firsts

Home Team: Match result, summary scores

and home and away team

scorecards

Away team: Select team in MyCricket

Confirm or dispute result

7pm on match day

Prior to start of match

12 midday on Tuesday

Ten dollars

($10.00)

Premier Seconds


and own scorecards

Away team:

Own scorecards


12 midnight on match day

12 midnight on Sunday


Ten dollars

($10.00)

One Day Competition


and own scorecards

Away team:

Own scorecards


12 midnight on Monday



Ten dollars

($10.00)

(c) Where a match result or the batting figures, bowling figures or any catches,

stumpings or run-outs are in dispute the Club Administrator will notify the affected

Clubs. A copy of the signed score sheet from each club is to be submitted by fax or

post within 48 hours of being notified. The Club Administrator will resolve the

dispute in consultation with the Match Result and Registration Secretary and will

notify the clubs of the resolution of the dispute

(d) If a team receives a forfeit or its second or third bye it is responsible for listing the

players who would have played in this match on the Competition Management

System, but a players list for the opposition is not required. In the case of a washout,

both teams are responsible for a players list of their own team on the Competition

Management System. Note: Do not list players who were named in other teams for

the Club in the same round.


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21.2 Newspaper Results

(a) The home team playing Saturday or Sunday is responsible for phoning in results

before 7.00pm on the day of play.

(b) The Penalty for failing to phone in these results is ten dollars ($10.00)

21.3 Submission of Umpire’s Report

(a) Home Captains are responsible for forwarding a report on the Umpire(s) to the Club

Administrator. The report must be on the official Umpire Report Form.

(b) If the Captain of either side fails to sign the Umpire’s Report, the team failing to

provide a signature shall be fined ten dollars ($10.00).

(c) Umpire’s Report forms can either be faxed or sent by mail to the Club Administrator.

Forms must be received at the latest, by 4.00pm on the Tuesday following completion

of the match. The Club Administrator will then forward the Umpire’s Report forms to

the Umpires’ Advisor. If postmarked prior to the Tuesday forms shall be accepted.

The Penalty for late submission of Umpire’s Report is ten dollars ($10.00)

(d) If the second week of a two day match is washed out or forfeited it is the

responsibility of both teams to forward an Umpire’s Report Form. Method of

submission of these forms as per By-Law 21.3©. Under these circumstances either

team failing to forward its Umpire’s Report Form shall be fined ten dollars ($10).


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22. FINES AND PENALTIES

22.1 Fines

Fines will be imposed by the Council for the following:

INDISCRETION Fine

(i) withdrawal of a team after the fixtures have been

committed to print

Affiliation Fee

(ii) (a) forfeit of match

(all grades except CV Premier Firsts)

Unless

at least four (4) hours notice prior to the

scheduled starting time of the match is given

to the opposing team and appointed

Umpire(s)

$20.00 + Umpire’s Fee

(b) forfeit of match at any time

(CV Premier Firsts only)

$100 + Umpire’s Fee

(iii) Absence of delegate or proxy from Council

meetings or Club representative from scheduled

meetings

$50.00 each occurrence

(iv) Late submission of Player registration

(as per By Law 18.1)

$20.00

(v) Late submission of Match Results



(vi) Late submission or non receipt of umpires reports $10.00 each occurrence

(vii) Late or non phoning of results by the home team

to the Score Hotline


(viii) Late payment of fines imposed $10.00 per week after each

Council meeting

(ix) Application of Match Rule 4.6 (c), minimum

overs not bowled in Semi Final or Final

$20.00 per over

(x) Naming a player on a team list who does not have

a completed clearance form. [By-Law 19.2 (e)]


(xi) incorrect use of covers [Match Rule 5.5 (e)] Up to $100

(xii) Other fines as imposed by Council


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22.2 Penalties

Penalties are imposed for the following:

INDISCRETION PENALTY

(i) Late submission of Player

registration


Any points gained by that team in

the match. Note: The opposition

will not gain the points lost.

(ii) Naming a player on a team list who

does not have a completed

clearance form. [By-Law 19.2 (e)]




(iii) Application of Match Rule 4.2 (a) a

player not on a team list

participating in the match.




(iv) Application of Match Rule 4.6 (c),

minimum overs not bowled, home

and away matches

0.2 Premiership Points

22.3 Deadline for Payment and Penalties incurred

(a) Any club or person owing money to the VWCA from before the previous AGM will

be ineligible to affiliate for the new season or take part in matches until all monies

owing and current affiliation fees are paid.

(b) Date of payment of all fines and penalties shall be postmarked date of the envelope

containing payment or the date received.

(c) All monies owing the VWCA as from the AGM are payable as follows:

MONIES OWED PENALTY

(i) Affiliation due by 31st July each year $100 penalty if affiliation submitted

after 31st July. Non acceptance of

Affiliation if submitted after 15th

August for current clubs.

(iii) Fines imposed under By-Law 22.1 are due

for payment on the date specified on the

invoice

As prescribed in By-Law 22.1(viii) -

$10.00 for each week that payment

is late

(iv) Monies owed by individual club members to

the VWCA will be paid in accordance with

the Board’s Stipulation

The Individual club member is

ineligible to play for any VWCA

Team or participate in any VWCA

Squad commencing from the date

payment was due until payment has

been made.

(d) A list of monies owing to the VWCA for fines and penalties will be distributed with

the minutes of each Council Meeting.

(e) Any fines incurred at or after the February Council Meeting must be paid by the due

date specified on the invoice

(f) No member of a club or individual owing money to the VWCA may vote at the AGM

or stand for election.


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22.4 Eligibility for Semi Finals

(a) All fines and penalties owing to the VWCA invoiced to clubs by 31 January and

outstanding accounts forwarded by the Club Administrator will be payable no later

than the February Council Meeting. Failure to pay these accounts will result in a

Club being ineligible to play in any Semi Final matches

(b) Unfinancial teams shall forfeit Semi Final matches. The opposing team, providing it

is financial, shall progress into the Final.

22.5 Disbanded Clubs

Members of disbanded clubs must pay 10% of what the disbanded club owes to the

VWCA before permission will be granted to play with another club. Refer By-Law

19.3

22.6 Appeal of Fines and Penalties

Notification of an appeal against the imposition of fines and penalties must be made

in writing to the Appeals Chairperson (c/o VWCA) within seven (7) days of advice of

the fine or penalty.

23. SEMI-FINAL / FINAL MATCHES

23.1 Semi-Finals

(a) The Match shall be played at a ground provided by the team which finished in the

higher position on the ladder at the conclusion of the season’s Home and Away

matches, subject to the approval of the Pennant Secretary.

(b) Both teams shall be responsible for sharing the duties of preparing the ground for

each day’s play.

23.2 Finals

(a) Finals Match (CV Premier Firsts and Premier Seconds) to be played on grounds to be

booked and named by the Club Administrator as the most appropriate ground

available, whether these grounds are neutral or not. In all other grades the Final will

be played on the Home ground, or a ground provided by the team which finished

higher on the ladder than its opponent at the conclusion of the Home and Away

games subject to approval of the Pennant Secretary. Should the team that finished

higher on the ladder be unable to provide a ground, the opportunity will given to its

finals opponent to provide a ground. An emergency ground shall be booked and kept

available for finals matches if required. (Subject to approval of the Pennant Secretary)

(b)

23.3

Both teams shall be responsible for sharing the duties of preparing the ground for

each day’s play.

Women’s Cricket World Cup

In a season where the Women’s Cricket World Cup is played in Australia, Semi Final

and Finals matches for all grades will be played on the most appropriate ground

available, whether these grounds are neutral or not.


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24. AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS

During the Season

The By-Laws can only be deleted, amended or added to for the betterment and

convenience of the VWCA. Notice of motion regarding these deletions or

amendments must be sent to all members of the council 14 days before the meeting at

which the changes will be considered.

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1. The name of the incorporated association is Victorian Women’s Cricket VWCA

Incorporated (in these rules called “the VWCA”).

2.

2.1 In these rules, unless the contrary intention appears:-

− “Council” means the controlling body of the VWCA

− “Board” means the committee of management of the VWCA

− “Financial Year” means the year ending on 30 June

− “General Meeting” means a meeting of the members of the VWCA

− “Member” is a member in accordance with Rules 3, 4, 5 & 6.

− “Affiliated Club” is a member in accordance with Rule 3

− “Delegate Member” is a member appointed in accordance with Rule 5.1

and is to represent the Affiliated Club/Association at Council Meetings

− “Individual Member” is a member in accordance with Rule 5.3

− “The Regulations” mean Regulations under the Act

− “The By-Laws” means the By-Laws of the VWCA

− “The Act” means the Association’s Incorporation Act 1981.

2.2 In these rules, a reference to the Executive Officer of the VWCA is a reference -

a. where a person holds office under these rules as Executive Officer of the

VWCA - to that person; and

b. in any other case, to the public officer of the VWCA.

2.3 Words or expressions contained in these rules shall be interpreted in accordance

with provisions of the Acts Interpretation Act 1958 and the Act as in force from

time to time.

QUALIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP

3. Affiliated Clubs

The VWCA may grant affiliation in the manner prescribed in the By-Laws to

cricket clubs wishing to play in the VWCA’s competition.

4. Affiliated Associations

4.1 The VWCA may grant membership in the manner prescribed hereunder to one

representative of each affiliated Women’s Cricket Association playing within

Victoria.

5. Members

5.1 A Natural person who:

a. is a member of an Affiliated Club and/or Affiliated Association,

b. has paid the fees stipulated by the VWCA, and

c. has been nominated by an Affiliated Club or Association in the prescribed

manner as set out in the By-Laws becomes a delegate member of the

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5.2 A Natural person who

a. is a member of an Affiliated Club and/or Affiliated Association,

b. has paid the fees stipulated by the VWCA, and

c. has been elected as an office bearer or officer of the VWCA in the

prescribed manner becomes a member of the VWCA.

5.3 Natural persons not being members of Affiliated Clubs may apply for Individual

Membership of the VWCA by

a. applying in writing to the Executive Officer of the VWCA

b. completing the required Application Form, and

c. Paying the prescribed fees, and

d. being accepted by the Council for membership of the VWCA.

5.4 A person who is not a member of the VWCA at the time of the incorporation of

the VWCA (or who was such a member at that time but has ceased to be a

member) shall not be admitted to membership unless she/he applies as provided

in Rule 5 (1) or (3) above.

6. Life Members

The Council may –

a. nominate Honorary Life Members of the VWCA in consideration of

special services rendered to the VWCA, such nominations to be bought

before the Annual General Meeting of members, which alone shall have

the power of electing Honorary Life Members.

b. elect Honorary Members as it sees fit,

c. Honorary Life Members shall be entitled to all privileges conferred by

these rules upon members.

7. Applications as Affiliated Clubs & Affiliated Associations

7.1 An application for membership of a club or Association:

a. shall be in writing on the Application for Membership Form

b. shall be lodged with the Executive Officer of the VWCA or her

designated deputy.

7.2 As soon as is practicable after the receipt of an application the Executive Officer

shall refer the application to the Council.

7.3 Upon an application being referred to Council, the Council shall determine

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8. Affiliation and Registration Fees

8.1 The annual Affiliation and Registration Fees shall be:

a. determined by the Council from time to time,

b. due and payable by the date stipulated by the Council.

9. Register of Members

The Executive Officer or her/his designated representative shall keep and

maintain a register of affiliated, life, individual and Honorary members in which

shall be entered the full name of the body to which she/he belongs, address and

date of entry of each member and the register shall be available for inspection

by members at the address of the a Public Officer or her/his designated

representative.

10. Cessation of Membership

A right, privilege or obligation of a member:

a. shall cease upon non renewal of membership

b. is not capable of being transferred or transmitted except in the case of

delegate members,

c. terminates upon cessation of the membership whether by death or

resignation or otherwise,

d. shall cease upon expulsion under the provisions of Rule 11.1 (a) below.

11. Expulsion, suspension or fining of members

11.1 Subject to these rules, if the Board is of the opinion that a member has refused

or neglected to comply with the Rules, or has been guilty of conduct

unbecoming a member or prejudicial to the interests of the VWCA, the Board

may by resolution:

a. fine that member; or

b. Suspend that member from membership of the VWCA for a specified

period or specific number of matches, and may consider in that

suspension, in addition to home and away matches, Finals, official

VWCA Tournaments, State Matches, National Matches or combination

thereof, or

c. expel that member from the VWCA

11.2 A resolution of the Board under sub-clause (11.1) does not take effect unless:

a. at a meeting held in accordance with sub-rule (11.3), the Board confirms

the resolution; and

b. if the member exercises a right of appeal to the Council under this rule,

the Council confirms the resolution in accordance with this rule.

11.3 A meeting of the Board to confirm or revoke a resolution passed under sub-rule

(11.1) must be held not earlier than 14 days, and not later than 28 days, after

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11.4 For the purposes of giving notice in accordance with sub-rule (11.3), the

Executive Officer must, as soon as practicable, cause to be given to the member

a written notice:

a. setting out the resolution of the Board and the grounds on

b. which it is based; and

c. stating that the member, or his or her representative, may address the

Board at a meeting to be held not earlier than 14 days and not later than

28 days after the notice has been given to that member; and

d. stating the date, place and time of that meeting; and

e. informing the member that he or she may do one or both of the following:

i. attend that meeting;

ii. give to the Board before the date of that meeting a written statement

seeking the revocation of the resolution;

f. informing the member that, if at that meeting, the Board confirms the

resolution, he or she may not later than 48 hours after that meeting, give

the Executive Officer a notice to the effect that he or she wishes to appeal

to the Council in general against the resolution.

11.5 At a meeting of the Board to confirm or revoke a resolution passed under sub-

rule (11.1), the Board must:

a. give the member, or his or her representative, an opportunity to be heard;

and

b. give due consideration to any written statement submitted by the member;

and

c. determine by resolution whether to confirm or, to revoke the resolution.

11.6 If at the meeting of the Board, the Board confirms the resolution, the member

may, not later than 48 hours after that meeting, give the Executive Officer a

notice to the effect that he or she wishes to appeal to the Council in general

meeting against the resolution.

11.7 If the Executive Officer receives a notice under sub-rule (11.6), he or she must

notify the Board and the Board must convene a general meeting of the VWCA

to be held within 21 days after the date on which the Executive Officer received

the notice.

11.8 At a general meeting of the VWCA convened under sub-rule (11.7):

a. no business other than the question of the appeal may be conducted; and

b. the Board may place before the meeting details of the grounds for the

resolution and the reasons for the passing of the resolution; and

c. the member, or his or her representative, must be given an opportunity to

be heard; and

d. the members present must vote by secret ballot on the question whether

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11.9 A resolution is confirmed if, at the general meeting, not less than two-thirds of

the members vote in person, or by proxy, in favour of the resolution. In any

other case, the resolution is revoked.

12. Grievance Procedure (as per Model Rules)

12.1 The grievance procedure set out in this rule applies to disputes under these

Rules between:

a. a member and another member; or

b. a member and the VWCA

12.2 The parties to the dispute must meet and discuss the matter in dispute, and, if

possible, resolve the dispute within 14 days after the dispute comes to the

attention of all of the parties.

12.3 If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute at the meeting, or if a party fails

to attend that meeting, then the parties must, within 1 0 days, hold a meeting in

the presence of a mediator.

12.4 The mediator must be:

a. a person chosen by agreement between the parties; or

b. in the absence of agreement:

i. in the case of a dispute between a member and another member, a

person appointed by the committee of the VWCA; or

ii. in the case of a dispute between a member and the VWCA, a

person who is a mediator appointed or employed by the Dispute

Settlement Centre or Victoria (Department of Justice).

12.5 A member of the VWCA can be a mediator.

12.6 The mediator cannot be a member who is a party to the dispute.

12.7 The parties to the dispute must, in good faith, attempt to settle the dispute by

mediation

12.8 The mediator, in conducting the mediation, must:

a. give the parties to the mediation process every opportunity to be heard;

and

b. allow due consideration by all parties of any written statement submitted

by any party; and

c. ensure that natural justice is accorded to the parties to the dispute

throughout the mediation process

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12.10 If the mediation process does not result in the dispute being resolved, the

parties may seek to resolve the dispute in accordance with the Act otherwise at

law.

13. Annual General Meeting

13.1 The VWCA shall in each calendar year convene an annual general meeting of

its members.

13.2 The Annual General Meeting shall be held on such a day as the Council

determines in accordance with the By-laws.

13.3 The Annual General Meeting shall be specified as such in the notice convening

it

13.4 The ordinary business of the Annual General Meeting shall be

a. to confirm the minutes of the last proceeding Annual General Meeting

and of any general meeting held since that meeting,

b. presentation of the Annual Report,

c. report and Statement of Receipts and Expenditure,

d. election of Office Bearers,

e. election of Officers of the VWCA requiring to be elected, pursuant to the

rules and the by-laws,

f. (election of members of committee requiring to be elected at the Annual

General Meeting,

g. appointment of Auditor and payment of any fee,

h. admittance of new Associations, Clubs, a Life Member and Individual

Members.

13.5 The Annual General Meeting may transact special business of which notice is

given in accordance with these rules.

13.6 The Annual General Meeting shall be in addition to any other general meeting

that may be held in the same year.

14. Special General Meetings of the VWCA

14.1 All meetings of the VWCA other than the Annual General Meeting shall be

called Special General Meetings.

14.2 The President may whenever she/he thinks fit convene a Special General

Meeting.

14.3 The Executive Officer shall on the requisition in writing of Members

representing not less than 10% of the total number of Members convene a

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14.4 The requisition for a Special General Meeting shall state the objects of the

meeting and shall be signed by the Members making the requisition and be sent

to the address of the Executive Officer and may consist of several documents in

a like form each signed by one or more of the Members making the requisition

14.5 If the Executive Officer does not cause a Special General Meeting to be held

within one month after the date on which the requisition is sent to the address of

the Executive Officer, the Members making the requisition or any of them may

convene a Special General Meeting to be held not later than 3 months after that

date.

14.6 A Special General Meeting convened by Members in pursuance of these rules

shall be convened in the same manner as nearly as possible as that in which

those meetings are convened by the President and all reasonable expenses

incurred in convening the meeting shall be refunded by the VWCA to the

persons incurring the expenses.

15. Notice of Special General Meeting

15.1 The Executive Officer of the VWCA shall at least 14 days before the date fixed

for holding a Special General Meeting of the VWCA cause to be sent to each

Member or Life Member at the address appearing in the Register a notice by

prepaid post, stating the place, date and time of the meeting and the nature of

the business to be transacted at the meeting.

16. Procedure

16.1 All business that is transacted at a Special General Meeting and all business that

is transacted at the Annual General Meeting with the exception of that

specifically referred to in these rules as being the ordinary business of the

Annual General Meeting shall be deemed to be general business.

16.2 No item of business shall be transacted at any General Meeting of the VWCA

unless a quorum of members entitled under these rules to vote is present during

the time when the meeting is considering that item.

16.3 50% of members personally present (being members entitled under these rules

to vote at a General Meeting) constitute a quorum for the transaction of the

business of a General Meeting of the VWCA.

16.4 If within half an hour after the appointed time for commencement of a General

Meeting of the VWCA a quorum is not present, the meeting if convened upon

the requisition of members shall be dissolved and in any other case shall stand

adjourned to the same day in the next week at the same time (unless another

place is specified by the Chairperson at the time of adjournment or by written

notice to Affiliated Clubs given before the day to which the meeting is

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16.5 At the same place and if the adjourned meeting the quorum is not present

within half an hour after the time appointed for the commencement of the

meeting, the meeting shall be dissolved and the business shall lapse.

17. Chairperson

17.1 The President or in her/his absence a Vice-President in order of seniority shall

preside as Chairperson in the Annual General Meeting or Special General

Meeting of the VWCA.

17.2 If the President and the Vice-Presidents are absent from a General Meeting, the

members present shall elect one of their number to preside as Chairperson

during the meeting.

18. Adjournment

18.1 The Chairperson of a General Meeting of the VWCA of which a quorum is

present may with the consent of the meeting adjourn the meeting from time to

time and place to place, but no business shall be transacted at an adjourned

meeting other than business left unfinished at the meeting at which the

adjournment took place.

18.2 Where a meeting is adjourned for 14 days or more, a like notice of the

adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of the General Meeting.

18.3 Except as provided in sub-clause (1) and (2), it is not necessary to give notice

of an adjournment of the business to be transacted at an adjourned meeting.

19. Voting

Except where otherwise specified in these rules, all voting at a General Meeting

of the VWCA shall be determined on a show of hands and unless before or on

the declaration of the show of hands a secret ballot is demanded, a declaration

by the Chairperson that a resolution has, on a show of hands, been carried or

carried unanimously or carried by a particular majority of lost and an entry to

that effect in the Minute Book of the VWCA is evidence of the fact without

proof of the numbers or proportion of the votes recorded in favour of or against

that resolution.

19.1 At any General Meeting of the VWCA each Affiliated Member has only one

vote.

19.2 All votes shall be given personally

19.3 At any General Meeting of the VWCA each member shall be entitled to appoint

another member of an Affiliated Club or VWCA to attend in person her/his

proxy delegate by notice given to the Executive Officer before the time of the

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19.4 In the case of an equality of voting on a question, the Chairperson of the

meeting is entitled to exercise a second or casting vote.

20. Secret Ballot

20.1 If at a meeting a secret ballot on any question is demanded by not less than

three members it shall be taken at that meeting in such a manner as the

Chairperson may direct and the resolution of the ballot shall be deemed to be a

resolution of the meeting on that question.

20.2 Voting on matters of a personal nature shall always be by secret ballot

21. A poll that is demanded on the election of the Chairperson or on a question of

an adjournment shall be taken forthwith and a poll that is demanded on any

other question shall be taken at such time before the close of the meeting as the

Chairperson may direct.

22. A member is not entitled to vote at any General Meeting of the VWCA unless

all moneys due and payable stipulated by the VWCA have been paid.

23. Council Power

23.1 The affairs of the VWCA shall be managed by the Council constituted as

provided in Rule 25.

23.2 The Council -

a. shall control and manage the business affairs of the VWCA.

b. may, subject to these rules, the by-laws, the regulations and the Act

exercise all such powers and functions as may be exercised by the

VWCA other than those powers and functions that are required by these

rules to be exercised by General Meetings of the members of the

VWCA, and

c. subject to these rules, by-laws, the regulations and the Act has power to

perform all such acts and things as appear to the Council to be essential

for the proper management of the business and affairs of the VWCA.

24. Officers of the VWCA

24.1 The Officers of the VWCA shall be -

a. A President

b. Vice-Presidents (no more than 3)

c. An Executive Officer

24.2 The provisions of Rule 29 so far as they are applicable and with the necessary

modifications apply to and in relation to the elections of persons to any of the

offices mentioned in sub-clause (1).


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25. Constitution of Council

The Council will consist of

a. The Officers of the VWCA

b. Match Result Secretary

c. Pennant Secretary

each of whom shall be ex-officio members and elected at the Annual

General Meeting of the VWCA each year, subject to the provision of

Rule 29.

d. Delegate Members

Each Delegate Member of the Council shall hold office until the next

Annual General Meeting or until the Affiliated Club or Association

which she/he represents advises the Executive Officer of her/his

replacement.

e. Life Members

26. Quorum and Procedure at Council Meetings

26.1 The Council shall meet at such place and such time as the Council may

determine

26.2 A simple majority of Members of the Council constitute a quorum for the

transaction of the business of a meeting of the Council.

26.3 No business shall be transacted unless a quorum is present and if within half an

hour of the time appointed for the meeting a quorum is not present the meeting

shall stand adjourned to the same place and at the same hour of the same day in

the following week unless the meeting was a Special Council Meeting in which

case it lapses.

26.4 At meetings of the Council

a. the President or in her/his absence the Senior Vice-President shall

preside, or

b. if the President and all the Vice-Presidents are absent, such one of the

remaining members of the Council as may be chosen by the members

present shall preside.

26.5 Questions arising at a meeting of the Council or any sub-committee appointed

by the Council shall be determined on a show of hands or if demanded by a

member by a poll taken in such manner as the person presiding at the meeting

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26.6 Each Council member present at a meeting of the Council is entitled to one vote

and in the event of an equality of votes on any question, the person presiding

may exercise a second or casting vote.

26.7 Subject to sub-clause (2) the Council may act notwithstanding any vacancy on

the Council

27. Proxy Delegate

At Council and VWCA meetings each delegate member shall be entitled to

appoint another member of an affiliated club or VWCA to attend in person as

her/his proxy by notice given to the Executive Officer before the time of the

meeting in respect to which the proxy is appointed.

28. Casual Vacancies

In the event of a casual vacancy in any office or Standing Committee the

Council may elect any registered member of an Affiliated Club or Association

or Individual Member to the vacant office and the member so elected may

continue in office up to and including the conclusion of the Annual General

Meeting next following the date of her/his appointment.

29. Grounds for Termination of Office

For the purposes of these rules the office or an Officer of the VWCA or a

member of a Standing Committee or if a Delegate Member of Council becomes

vacant if the Officer or Member,

a. ceases to be a member of the VWCA

b. becomes an insolvent within the meaning of the Companies (Victoria)

Code,

c. resigns her/his office by notice in writing given to the Executive

Officer, or

d. in the case of a Delegate member if she/he is replaced by the Affiliated

Club or Affiliated Association which she/he represents.

30. Standing Committees

30.1 All members of the Affiliated Clubs and Associations, and the Individual

Members who are financial and not currently suspended or disqualified shall be

eligible for election as officers or officials of the Council or members of

Standing or ad-hoc committees,

30.2 Standing Committees as set out in the by-laws shall be elected at the Annual

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30.3 Nomination for the position of Office Bearers and Officers of the VWCA and

for the Standing Committees of the VWCA shall be

a. made in writing, signed by one delegate member from each of two

Affiliated Clubs of the VWCA and accompanied by the written consent

of the candidate (which may be endorsed on the form of nomination)

and

b. delivered to the Executive Officer of the VWCA and not later than one

calendar month before the Annual General Meeting.

30.4 If the number of nominations received is equal to the number of vacancies to be

filled the persons nominated shall be deemed to be elected.

30.5 If the number of nominations exceeds the number of vacancies to be filled a

secret ballot shall be held.

30.6 The secret ballot for the election of members or officers, Office Bearers and

Standing Committees of the Council shall be conducted at the Annual General

Meeting in such usual and proper manner as the Council may direct.

30.7 If no nomination for any particular office or committee has been received for

the Annual General Meeting nominations shall be required and shall be voted

on at the next Council meeting.

30.8 A vacancy which exists after the August Council Meeting will be notified to

Council with the minutes of that meeting. Any nominations are to be received

by the Executive Officer within 7 days of the next Council meeting and any

voting required will take place at that meeting

31. Minutes

The Executive Officer or delegate officer of the VWCA shall keep minutes of

the resolutions and proceedings for each Council meeting in books provided for

that purpose together with a record of the names of persons present at Council

meetings.

32. Executive Officer

32.1 The Executive Officer of the VWCA shall

a. Collect and receive all moneys due to the VWCA and make all

payments authorised by the VWCA, and

b. keep correct accounts and books showing the financial affairs of the

VWCA with full details of all receipts and expenditure connected with

the activities of the VWCA.


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33. Removal of Council Members and Standing Committee Members

33.1 The VWCA in Special General Meeting may by resolution remove any member

of the Council and Standing Committees before the expiration of her/his full

term of office and appoint another member in her/his stead to hold office until

the expiration of the term of office and appoint another member in her/his stead

to hold office until the expiration of the term of the first mentioned member.

33.2 Where the member to whom a proposed resolution referred to in sub-clause (1)

makes representation in writing to the Executive Officer or President of the

VWCA (not exceeding a reasonable length) and requests that they be notified to

the members of the VWCA, the Executive Officer or President may send a

copy of the representation to each Affiliated Club or Affiliated Association of

the VWCA or if they are not so sent the member may require that they be read

out at the meeting.

34. Signing of Negotiable Instruments

All cheques, drafts, bills of exchange, promissory notes and other negotiable

instruments shall be signed by two officers of the VWCA

35. Common Seal

35.1 The Common Seal of the VWCA shall be kept in the custody of the Executive

Officer

35.2 The Common Seal shall not be affixed to any instrument except by the

Authority of the Council and the affixing of the Common Seal shall be attested

by the signature either of two officers of the VWCA or of one officer of the

VWCA and of the Public Officer of the VWCA

36. Alteration of Statement of Purposes and Rules

These Rules and the Statement of Purposes of the VWCA shall not be altered

except in accordance with the Act.

37. Service of Notices

37.1 A notice may be served by or on behalf of the VWCA upon any member either

personally or by sending it by post to the member at her/his address shown in

the Register of Members.

37.2 Where a document is properly addressed, prepaid and posted to a person as a

letter, the document shall unless the contrary is proved be deemed to have been

given to the person at the time at which the letter would have been delivered in

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38. Winding Up

In the event of the winding up or the cancellation of the incorporation of the

VWCA the assets of the VWCA shall be disposed of to an organisation or

organisations of similar purpose designated by the Council

39. Custody of Books and Other Documents

Except as otherwise provided in these rules the Executive Officer or her/his

designated representative shall keep in her/his custody or under her/his control

all books, documents and other such sources as the Council determines.

40. Sources of Funds

The funds of the VWCA shall be derived from annual affiliation fees,

registration fees, donations and other such sources as the Council determines.

41. The accounts of the VWCA shall be audited at least once during each financial

year by a duly qualified Auditor who is not a member of the VWCA.

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