Lincolnshire County Cricket League Handbook 1997

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 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. 2.5 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 majority vote from the Executive Committee. 3. FIXTURES 3.1 Arrangement of Fixtures a. The fixtures, cup draws and playing dates shall be published six weeks of the A.G.M. and subsequently in the League handbook. b. The League Season to run from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in September. 3.2 Failure to Fulfil a Fixture Any club failing to fulfil an arranged fixture shall be fined as per Rule 8 and pay all reasonable expenses of the non-offending club.. The offending club shall explain itself in writing to the League Secretary. The matter shall be discussed by the Management committee for any further action by the committee. Further action may take the form of a warning, an additional fine, enforced relegation at the end of the season or expulsion from the League. In the event of a team failing to fulfil a fixture the non-offending side shall be awarded 15 points and the offending team deducted 5 points. 3.3 Teas The visiting team shall pay for a minimum of eleven teas. 3.4 Any team wishing to withdraw after the A.G.M. shall be fined £250 if the club joins another league in the forthcoming season 4. PLAYERS 4. 1 Registration A player shall be c.onsidered registered with the club for which he plays his first Lincolnshire League or George Marshall Cup match or Harcros Cup. 4.2 Transfer of Players No League club, either through its officers, or any person interested in the club, shall approach during the current playing season any player of any other League club for the purpose of securing his services at any time without first giving seven days notice of their intention to negotiate. This notice must be given in writing 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 his current club. The player s new 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 club.The current club 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 Secretary. 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 umpires, plus any expenses incurred. The League fee shall be decided at the A.G.M. The payment shall be shared by both clubs equally. If a match is cancelled and the umpires are not informed and turn up to officiate at the match, the umpires shall be paid half the current fee plus any expenses incurred. In the event of the umpires turning up and no play being possible because of the weather they shall again be paid half the current fee plus any expenses incurred. 19