Lincolnshire County Cricket League Handbook 2000

2 I MEMBERSHIP AND CONSTITUTION OF DIVISIONS (a) The Lincolnshire Cricket League shall consist of five divisions, namely a Premier Division and Divisions One and Two, Three and Four. (b) The Management Committee shall recommend to all members clubs prior to the AGM the Constitution of all Divisions. The Executive Committee shall discuss and vote on the Constitution of all Divisions. (c) A member club of another league whose ground is within the boundaries of Lincolnshire who consider their playing strength and requirements, as detailed in Rule 2.3, meet the Premier standard may apply for entry straight into the Premier D1v1s1011. Applications shall be received by the League Secretary by 31 st July and is not complete until the ground inspection fee has been paid. (d) Division 4. New teams desiring admission to Division 4 must apply to the League Secretary by 31st July. The application shall be accompanied by the ground inspection fee as stated in Rule 8.2. Applications shall be considered at the AGM. No team shall be admitted to membership unless it meets the requirements as detailed in Rule 2.4. All member clubs shall be advised of full details concerning new applications prior to the AGM. CONSTITUTION (e1)The divisions shall operate on a two-up, two-down promotion/relegation basis providing the clubs meet ground and facility requirements as detailed in Rule 2.3 and 2.4. ij (e2)The bottom two sides in Division Four shall seek re-election to the League each year alongside any club seeking election to the League, providinti any such new club can satisfy the ground and facility requirements. Applications will be considered and voted on at the AGM and details of votes cast shall be made known. (f) Where clubs finish equal on points for championship promotion, relegation and re-election then the situation shall be decided by:- (i) The team with the most wins. (ii) If this is equal, the team with the most batting points. (iii) If still equal, the team with the most bowling points. (iv) Any situations not covered by these arrangements shall be decided by the Management Committee. 2.1 Ground Facilities The ground and facilities of all clubs in the League shall be of an 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. 2.2 Ground and Facilities Marking The following marking system shall be adopted: There shall be four section titles: WICKET, OUTFIELD, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES. (100markspersection.) 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. 2.3 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 (wicket to wicket) by properly constructed wheel on and wheel off covers. (c) Bath or shower facilities. (d) Obtain a minimum of 80 marks out of 100 in each of the four sections as detailed in Rule 2.2. 2.4 Division One to Four - 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 ..