Lancashire League Handbook 2016

37 9. (30) INELIGIBLE PLAYER 9.1. Any club playing an ineligible player in any match shall be dealt with under Rule B3. 10. (28) FINE FOR POACHING PLAYERS 10.1. On its being proved to the League Committee that any inducement whatever has been offered to any amateur to secure his services for a League Club, except as Professional, the offending Club shall be fined (Category 3 Rule B5(e)) for each offence. The player accepting such inducement shall be disqualified for such period as the Committee shall decide. A player offering his services for a consideration to any League Club, except as a Professional, shall be immediately disqualified. SECTION E - DISCIPLINE THE PREAMBLE THE SPIRIT OF CRICKET The ECB is committed to maintaining the highest standards of behaviour and conduct. This Code of Conduct incorporates the Spirit of Cricket as set out below. It applies to all matches played under the auspices of the ECB and may be applied to cricket in general. The Captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of Cricket as well as within the Laws. Players and Team Officials must at all times accept the Umpire’s decision. Players must not show dissent at the Umpire’s decision or react in a provocative or disapproving manner towards another player or spectator. Players and Team Officials shall not intimidate, assault or attempt to intimidate or assault an Umpire, another Player or a Spectator. Players and Team Officials shall not use crude and/or abusive language (known as ‘sledging’) nor make offensive gestures or hand signals nor deliberately distract an opponent. Players and Team Officials shall not use or in any way be concerned in the use or distribution of illegal drugs. Club must take adequate steps to ensure the good behaviour of their members and supporters towards players and Umpires. The Spirit of Cricket Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within its Laws, but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is seen to abuse this spirit causes injury to the game itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the Captains. 1. There are two Laws which place the responsibility for the team’s conduct firmly on the Captain. Responsibility of Captains The Captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of the Game as well as within the Laws.