MGJCA Rules 2015/16

MGJCA Rules Night Welcome and Code of Conduct discussion (MGJCA Pres), Rule Change Procedure Non-competitive rule review Golden Rules (to avoid lost points) Review of CJCC Competitive grade rules MCC Rule Changes Oct 2013 Questions/ General Discussion

CJCC Code of Conduct Available at the back of the rules printout, The MGJCA Exec and Committee will act upon complaints, forwarded via your delegate, Encourage clubs to have players, parents and officials sign off to these, Note: Sledging seems to be on the rise, please address this with your clubs and captains to actively discourage this in junior community cricket. From CJCC… Sledging, or any negative comment directed at, or in the hearing of an opposition player is expressly banned in Community Junior Cricket. An Umpire or Coach would be expected to caution the player and advise the Captain and/or Players Coach of his/her concern before reporting any player for this type of behaviour.

Rule Changes We play under a common set of rules for the state for junior cricket, set by CJCC. These rules are able to be changes if agreed by CJCC. The process… Write down the desired rule change, and forward to your own club committee for agreement Your club delegate takes this to the MGJCA committee for a vote If voted yes, then the MGJCA takes this to CJCC for final consideration. MGJCA have 1 vote on the CJCC.

Summary of Rules Non- competitive grades Summary of Rules Non- competitive grades ... Fast, fair game with plenty of runs! Allow weaker bowlers to bowl from shortened pitch Allow leeway with balls rolling to batsman Immediately call dead ball if ball does not make the distance (safety issue) No LBW Max 10 on the field, (10s), set competitive fields to allow some run scoring. 11s up swap ends for bowling, 12s – out first ball and stumpings allowed (transition to competitive grade) Wides bounce on the pitch, but move off the pitch as they pass the batman, not a wide if hit by batsman, No-ball bounces on the grass, called immediately regardless if hit by batsman. Adhere strictly to finish times.

Golden Rules Overall Principals The game is for the benefit of the kids, The Association is run by volunteers, whose time is as valuable as yours, Agreements made between teams during the game stands, Leniency is always applied liberally up front.

The Golden Rules Always ensure that players meet the right age group. Always complete your MyCricket entries on time. That is within 72hrs from game ending Always comply with the rotations policy. Includes… Not ensuring kids who missed a bat or bowl got one in the second innings or match Not ensuring kids played in all positions requireed during season (note – opposition team check this one closely in your score books come finals times, especially if they are a point or 2 below you on the table!) Not understanding the second innings rules around batting order. Always ensure your team list is handed to the opposition prior to start of play, and then stick to it. Play all the kids on the list even if there are more than 11.

Summary of Rules Competitive grades Wides bounce on the pitch, but move off the pitch as they pass the batman, not a wide if hit by batsman, No-ball bounces on the grass, called immediately regardless if hit by batsman. No ball if passes waste high, expect genuine spin bowler, where allowed, LBW rarely given 13-14s. LBW given 15-17, but likely not hitting if batsman playing forward. Professional Umpires used in some finals. They will call LBW as per normal cricket rules. Read rotation and retirement rules very carefully.

MCC Rule Changes The most noteworthy changes are as follows: A new No ball Law (24.6) making it a No ball if the bowler breaks the wicket during his delivery stride.  (See Law 24) A batsman with a runner is now protected if he is ‘stumped’ off a No ball.  Previously, he would have been out run out.  (See Law 2.8) The moment at which a batsman can be out Handled the ball has been limited to when he is playing the ball or its immediate aftermath, i.e. when defending his wicket.  Consequently, only the striker can be out this way.  Any subsequent handling by either batsman will be subject to Obstructing the field.  (See Laws 33 and 37) Hit the ball twice – it is no longer possible to score any runs after making a lawful second strike (in defence of his wicket).  Previously, runs could be taken after a lawful second strike only after an overthrow had occurred, but this option of run scoring has been removed completely. (See Law 34) Practice on the field – players are now allowed to bowl a ball to a fielder as a loosener, even if it bounces on the ground, as long as it does not waste time or is not being done to damage the ball.  (See Law 17)

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