Lincolnshire County Cricket League Handbook 1995

2.4 Division Two-Requirements (a) Obtain a minimum of 70 marks out of 100 in all sections (b) However, the Ground Inspection Committee will take into accou t any special circumstances or problems that may cause a shortfall in the markings nd advise the Executive Committee accordingly. The aim shall be to have two sightscr ens and some bath, shower or washing facilities, if not immediately available, then by an agreed plan. 2.5 Existing Clubs-Requirements It is expected that clubs will make reasonable attempts to improve any shortfall in standards. Failure to take reasonable steps may result in the club being relegated to a lower Division or asked to resign from the league. Any such decision shall be made following a recommendation of the Management Committee and a maj rity vote from the Executive Committee. 3. AXTURES 3.1 Arrangement of Fixtures a. The fixtures shall be published as soon after the A.G.M. as possible and subsequently in the League handbook. b. The League Season to run from the last Saturday in April to the Ii st Saturday in September. 3.2 Failure to Fulfil a Fixture Any club failing to fulfil an arranged fixture shall be fined as per Rule o and pay all reasonable expenses of the non-offending dub.. The offending club shall explain itself in writing to the League Secretary. The matter shall be discussed by th~ Management committee for any further action by the committee. Further action may take the fom1 of a warning, an additional fine, enforced relegation at the end of the season or expulsion from the League. The number of points for an outright win shall be awarded to the nonoffending dub. 3.3 Teas The visiting team shall pay for a minimum of eleven teas. 4.PLAYERS 4. 1 Registration A player shall be considered registered with the club for which he lays his first Lincolnshire League or George Marshall Cup match or Harcros Cup. 4.2 Transfer of Players No League dub, either through its officers, or any person interested in he club, shall approach during the current playing season any player of any other Leag e club for the purpose of securing his services at any time without first giving seven ays notice of their intention to negotiate. This notice must be given in wnting to the Secretary of the player's current club. No player shall negotiate with any other League club unless he has fulfiled all his financial obligations to Flis current dub. The player s ne~ club shall w rite to the League Secretary, with a copy to the current club, requesting the transfer. The letter shall include the signature of the player and an official of the new clwb.The current dub must contact the League Secretary w within seven days if they have any objection. No player shall play for his new club until cleared by the League Secreta . A fee, as per Rule 8, shall be paid by the player. 5. UMPIRES Neutral umpires shall officiate at all matches. 5.1 Reports on Umpires Both clubs captains shall mark both umpires in the space provided on the scoresheet. A fine, as per Rule 8, shall be imposed for noncompliance. 5.2 Payment of Umpires During the interval, clubs shall pay the current League fee for umpi es, plus any expenses incurred. The League fee shall be decided at the A.G.M. The~ayment shall be shared by both clubs equally. If a match is cancelled and the u pires are not informed and tum up to officiate at the match, the umpires shall be paid h If the current fee plus any expenses incurred. In the event of the umpires turning UR and no play being possible because of the weather they shall again be paid half the c rrent fee plus any expenses incurred. 6. RULES OF MATCH PLAY 6.1 Conduct of Matches Matches shall be condl.!cted in accordance with the M.C.C.Laws of Cric et governing one day matches, as recommended by the League Cricket Conference, except for matters provided for in these Rules. 15