LIncolnshire County Cricket League Handbook 1991

Division 3 shall be removed from the League. Should there be a tie between clubs for promotion or relegation, the situation shall be decided by: (a) The team with the most wins. (b) If this is equal, the team with the most winning draws. (c) Any situations not covered by these arrangements shall be decided by the Management Committee. 2.6 Ground Facilities The ground and facilities of all clubs in the League shall be ofan approved standard. They shall be judged by an experienced groundsman plus at least one officer of the League or their nominee. Each member club ground shall be inspected as decided by the Management Committee or at other times as instructed by the Committee. A fee, as per Rule 8, shall be charged for each inspection and copy forwarded to the club concerned. An officer of the club shall be present at the inspection and at least seven days' notice of inspection shall be given. 2.7 Ground and Facilities Marking The following marking system shall be adopted: There shall be four section titles: WICKET, OUTFIELD, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES. Each section shall have four items marked on a scale of O to 25, i.e. 100 marks per section Section 1 - WICKET Levelness, condition of grass, top surface, freedom from weeds. Section 2 - OUTFIELD Levelness, condition of grass, top surface, freedom from weeds. Section 3 - EQUIPMENT Rollers and mowers, covers, scorebox, sight-screens. Section 4 - FACILITIES Washing and toilets, changing facilities, eating, seating, parking and access. 2.8 Premier Division - Requirements For a club to gain admission to the Premier Division it must have the following: (a) Two sightscreens. (b) Ability to protect a pitch - covers. (c) Bath or shower facilities. (d) Obtain a minimum of80 marks outoflOO in each of the four sections as detailed in Rule 2.7. 2.9 Division Three - Requirements (a) Obtain a minimum of 70 marks out of 100 in sections 1 and 2 and 50 marks out of 100 in Sections 3 and 4 as detailed in Rule 2.7. (b) However, the Ground Inspection Committee will take into account any special circumstances or problems that may cause a shortfall in the markings and advise the Executive Committee accordingly. The aim shall be to have two sightscreens and some bath, shower or washing facilities, if not immediately available, then by an agreed plan. 2.10 Existing Clubs - Requirements No existing club will be asked to resign from the League because they do not meet standards, but it is expected that clubs will make reasonable attempts to improve any shortfall via an agreed plan. Failure to meet this agreed plan may result in the club being asked to resign at some future date. Any such decision shall be made following a recommendation by the Management Committee and a majority vote of the Executive Committee. 13