SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA

WESTERN METROPOLITAN REGION FINALS 2011

CRICKET – Year 7 Boys and Girls Cricket

Convenor: Caroline Springs

Date: 18th October 2011 – Start at 9:30am (earlier if possible)

Venue: Fairbairn Park Melway Ref: 28 C9

OVAL #4 - STH OVAL NEXT TO GOLF
OVAL #5 - CENTRE OVAL MIDDLE
OVAL #6 - STH OVAL RIVER SIDE
OVAL #8 - NTH OVAL RIVER SIDE

Fixture: YEAR 7 BOYS

Q 1 Will vs TL

Q 2 Maribyrnong vs Moonee Valley

Q 3 Caroline Springs

Q 4 Werribee

9:30am Semi Final 1 = Q1 v Q3 OVAL #4

9:30am Semi Final 2 = Q2 v Q4 OVAL #5

1:00pm FINAL = Winner Semi Final 1 v Winner Semi Final 2

YEAR 7 GIRLS

Q 1 Point Cook

Q 2 Maribyrnong

Q 3 No Entry

Q 4 Copperfield

9:30am Semi Final 1 = Q1 v Q3 OVAL #6

9:30am Semi Final 2 = Q2 v Q4 OVAL #8

1:00pm FINAL = Winner Semi Final 1 v Winner Semi Final 2

Match Format: / Batters will be given OUT if they do not wear a helmet with a face grid.
The Laws of Cricket as they apply to the calling of wides, no balls and overs shall apply except that a delivery which, in the opinion of the umpire, either passes or would have passed higher than the shoulder of the batter in their normal stance shall be called a no-ball.
If a delivery from a 'fast' bowler is a full tossed pitch above the batter's waist, a no ball will be called.
For a wide or a no ball, an 'extra' is scored as well as any score made from the delivery.
All matches are played as one-day matches, under the following conditions:
(a)  the team batting first will bat for 70 minutes or 20 overs (whichever comes first) or until dismissed.
(b) the teams batting second shall be entitled to receive as many legitimate balls as that of the side batting first;
(c) should the team batting first be dismissed before their allotted time, the team batting second will receive the same number of balls, plus one over for each three minutes not utilised by the team batting first;
(d)  should rain interrupt the innings of the side batting first, then the time lost shall be halved and their pre-determined batting time extended by that amount;
(e) should rain interrupt the innings of the side batting second and prevent them from receiving the same number of balls that they delivered, then the team with the greater strike rate shall be deemed the winner (i.e. runs per ball). However, in this situation, a minimum of 5 overs must be bowled, otherwise the game will be declared a draw;
Length of Matches: / 20 overs or 2 hours (whichever comes first)
Arrival: 9:00 am
Semi Final: 9.30 am - 12.00 pm
Lunch: 12.00 pm - 12.30 pm
Final: 12.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Dates of competition: / Matches are set down for nominated dates. Teams may play matches earlier by mutual agreement. If an alternative date is not possible then the match must be played on the nominated date (above). If one team is unable to play on the nominated date, they will be required to forfeit.
Unplayable conditions: / In the event of a washout or extreme heat on the nominated date, the match is to be rescheduled two school days after the nominated date
Umpires: / Each school is required to provide a competent umpire.
It is strongly recommended that for Inter Division Cricket Matches an independent umpire be employed. For Preliminary Finals the cost is to be split between the two teams involved. The Region will cover the cost of an umpire for Region Finals.
Dress: / All players must be correctly attired:
Girls - cricket whites or P.E. uniform
Boys - white long or short pants, white shirt or T-shirt.
School jumpers may be worn if cricket jumpers aren't available. Jeans, school pants/dresses are not allowed.
It is strongly recommended that players wear full helmets when batting or when fielding in close.
Equipment To Bring: / All own equipment.
Teams must provide helmets.
One new match ball:
Snr, Inter & Yr 8 Boys - a new leather (150 - 165 g) ball.
Yr 7 Boys & All Girls - a leather (or plastic if agreed) (140 - 150 g) ball.
Each team must provide a competent scorer and scorebook
Each school must provide its own 1st aid kit; including ice packs
Winning Team: / The team making the greater number of runs, regardless of wickets lost, shall be deemed the winner.
In the event of runs scored being equal, the team with the higher Scoring Rate (runs scored divided by legal balls bowled) will be deemed the winner.
Note: If a team was dismissed, then the Scoring Rate will be calculated on the maximum number of balls that the team could have faced. Normally this would be 120 balls (i.e. 20 overs)
If the teams' Scoring Rates are equal the team with the higher Wicket Average (runs scored divided by wickets lost) will be deemed the winner.
If still equal then an extra 6 overs per side is played.
Fielding Restriction: / No player will be permitted to field within a radius of 9 metres of the batsman, except in the 1/4 circle extending from point to the wicketkeeper.
Bowling Restriction: / No bowler is permitted to bowl more than five (5) overs in a match.
Score Sheet: / The score sheets are to be kept correctly and both coaches are to sign the opposing team's score sheet to signify that the scores are correct.
Score sheets are available on www.ssv.vic.edu.au
Modified Rules for Girls: / Both teams to bowl from one (1) end the entire match.
Maximum balls to be set at eight (8) balls per over.
These rules are a trial for 2011. Feedback most welcome to J. Hekkema.