Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2013

56 3.12 Boundaries (i) The boundaries on all grounds must have a boundary line clearly defined. Attention is drawn to the possible risk of injury to a fielder by the use of metal or wooden stakes to define a boundary. (ii) No part of any sightscreen should be within the field of play. A rope should be placed on the ground around a sightscreen where an obstruction prevents the sightscreen being positioned outside the normal boundary line. (iii) Where the frequent movement of a sightscreen is required the batting side should provide the necessary persons to achieve this with the minimum of delay. (iv) Boundary hits shall count as four runs, except for a ball hit full pitch on to, or clear of, the boundary line shall count six runs, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the Captains before the commencement of play. 3.13 Ground Assessment Ground conditions, and especially pitches, shall be confidentially assessed by the umpires in consultation who shall submit a report to the League Secretary at their discretion. 3.14 Ground Criteria (i) For entry to the Championship, the following ten requirements must be in place by the last day of September in the year/season in which the right to promotion to the Championship has been earned: a) The outfield shall be flat with the grass cut short. The minimum distance to all boundaries should be 35 yards (32 metres). b) There should be sightscreens at each end of effective height and width. They should be clean and white (or eggshell blue). c) Boundaries to be clearly defined with a continuous rope or white line. d) A competent scorer should be available for all matches. The scoring accommodation should be separate, with a manual or electronic system accessible to the scorers. e) Ground equipment and requirements should consist of light and heavy rollers; wheel-on or sheet covers; correct marking of pitches; re- marking of lines between innings; sawdust available. f) Dressing rooms should be adjacent to the playing area, lockable, clean and decorated, of suitable size (100 ft 2 . (9.3m 2 ) minimum), with sufficient seating to accommodate both teams. Wash hand-basins and mirrors should also be available. g) Ladies’ and Gents’ toilets should be available. They should be clean, convenient and contain hand-basins and towels.