Lancashire League Handbook 2014

67 Competition Committee prior to the first scheduled match of the Competition) on dates arranged by the Competition Committee with matches to start at 6:15 pm. 7. Admission Charges. Admission charges are set at £2.00 (£1.00 concessions). Gate receipts (less expenses for Umpires' fees only) shall be shared equally by the two Clubs involved in each game. 8. Umpires. Umpires for all matches will be appointed by the League Assistant Secretary. Umpires' fees are to be paid by the Home Club prior to the commencement of the game. Fees are £22 for each Umpire in a game which is commenced: £11 if the game is called off before commencement to such Umpires present at the ground: no fee will be paid if the game is cancelled earlier so that Umpires have not been required to travel (see Rule13). 9. Professionals. Any Club unable to play their Professional, may engage the services of a substitute professional not already employed within the League. If a substitute cannot be found, Clubs will be permitted to play 11 amateurs. 10. Clothing, Equipment &Sightscreens. Coloured clothingmay be worn but pads and sightscreens must be white. 11. Balls. Each Club shall supply a match ball of suitable quality plus two suitable spares. Used Grade A balls of any manufacture shall be used. The balls are to be presented to the Umpires for approval before the toss. Clubs will bat their own ball. 12. Result Sheet. The home Club scorer must complete a result sheet at the end of the game to be signed by both Umpires then forwarded to the League Secretary as soon as possible. 13. Early Cancellation. When it is evident that as a result of the weather a match will not be able to be played the Home Club may contact the Visiting Club who may then elect to agree that the match be cancelled or to send a representative to view and consider the fitness for play of the ground. If both Clubs agree to the cancellation of the match the Home Club shall immediately notify theAssistant Secretary in order that the Umpires and supporters may be advised not to travel. 14. Innings &Number of Overs Per Bowler. 14.1 Unless otherwise agreed as in Rule 17 the match will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to a maximum of 20 overs. 14.2 No bowler may bowl more than four overs, however in a reduced number of overs match as in Rule 17 or a delayed start or

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