Lincolnshire County Cricket League Official Handbook 2017

4.5 Overseas Players Players not born in the U.K. and therefore not eligibleto play cricket for England shall be allowed to play in the League providing the player has resided in the U.K. for aminimum continuous period of two years prior to the season. Players not born in the U.K. and therefore not eligible to play for England and have not resided in the U.K. for a continuous period of 2 years shall be classed as an overseas player. Only one overseas player per team per season shall be allowed, a club may not replace their registered overseas player with another overseas player under any circumstances. 4.6 Playing for Different Teams from the Same Club In the event of a club running two or more teams they will be expected to act within the Spirit of the Game with regard to team selection. In the event of a written complaint and fee being received within 7 days of the fixture being played where aclub appears to deliberately strengthen their side to the detriment of the opposition and / or their own players the matter will be considered by the Management Committee and dealt with in accordance with rule 4.4 "Ineligible Players". 4.7 Age Group Players In order to be eligible to play in League and Cup matches, players must have reached their 13th birthday on, or before, 1st September in the previous year to the current season, with the following exceptions: a) Under 13 age group players who have been identified and are in the Lincolnshire or any other County U.13 squad, and have arranged the following: Signed letter of authorization from the players' parents agreeing to the player taking afull part in League and Cup matches during the forthcoming season sent to the General Secretary. b) All correspondence as outlined above must be received by the General Secretary by 31 st March for that years season and will apply for all games during the season. c) The General Secretary will confirm with the relevant County Board that the players involved are in the County Squad, and having received confirmation, will forward copies of the above correspondence to the Lincoln, Scunthorpe and Grimsby Umpires Associations prior to the start of the season. d) The General Secretary will forward the details of any U.13 players that meet the above criteria to the Secretaries of all clubs in the League prior to the start of the season. e) Only U.13 age group players that meet all of the criteria outlined above will be permitted to take a full part in League and Cup matches.Afine as per Rule 8.1 shall apply for non-compliance. I) U.13 age group players who are not in a County squad, may play in League and Cup matches but are ineligible to bat or bowl. Afine as per Rule 8.1 shall apply for non-compliance. 5 Umpires 5.1 Neutral Umpires Neutral Umpires if possible shall officiate in all matches. In situations where Umpires are not available then the Captains of both teams shall make every effort to play the fixture. Umpires in all games League and Cup will be awarded amark out of 10 by each team in accordance with the ECB Guide for Captains MarkingUmpires. Both teams shall separately send Umpires marks by email for ALL games to a delegated Official within 7 days of amatch. Afine as per rule 8.1shall apply for non– compliance. Where acaptain awards an Umpire amark of 5 or below a written report stating the reasons must be sent within 14 days of the match to the relevant Umpires Association a fine as per rule 8.1 will apply for non– compliance. 5.2 Payment of Umpires Expenses for Umpires shall be decided upon at the January Executive Meeting.The expenses shall be paid on the match day during the tea interval. Both teams shall share the cost equally. Once the Umpires attend the venue they shall expect payment in full, or part, towards expenses. The proportion of expenses claimed shall be at the discretion of the Umpires should the game be abandoned or cancelled without the local Umpires Association being informed 5.3 Teams shall make every effort to provide ascorer for each innings of matches, League and Cup. 106