Lancashire League Handbook 2016

54 by any captain of an eleven in the League, or on behalf of the Committee of a League Club or by a member of the League Committee; and must be sent to the Secretary of the League. Such complaints must state full particulars. They will then be dealt with by the Umpire Sub-Committee, and will be treated by them as STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL except when accumulated complaints against an umpire render action necessary. Note for these purposes any “complaint” contained within a Captain’s report will not constitute a formal Complaint. 4. (17) SCORERS’ CAPTAINS’AND CLUBS’ DUTIES 4.1. The competing Clubs shall appoint their own scorers who shall each present their scorebooks to the Umpires at the close of play, to be signed. 4.2. Any club failing to provide a scorer shall be fined (Category 2 Rule B5(e)). Such fines must be paid by the Club’s Representative no later than the next League Meeting. 4.3. The scorer must not interfere with the decision of the Umpires as to close of time of play. If they are of the opinion a mistake has been made they must take careful note of their own time and be prepared to give evidence thereon should any protest arise before the League Committee. 4.4. Each captain shall complete the Captain’s Report on the Official form provided and sign the report. 4.5. The home Clubs must ensure that the results of each match, together with Captains’ reports are posted for receipt by the Honorary Secretary no later than the Wednesday following the date of the match. Any Club failing to comply with this rule will be fined (Category 2 Rule B5(e)) for each offence. Such fines must be paid by the Club’s Representative at the next League meeting. 4.6. If a Match Result Sheet is incorrectly completed the home Club shall pay a fine (Category 2 Rule B5(e)). INSTRUCTIONS TO UMPIRES 1. Umpires must arrive at the ground no later than forty-five minutes before the time scheduled for play commencement, and should be in position at the wickets in time to ensure that start of play is punctual both at the commencement of the match and following the interval. 2. Umpires are to inspect the ball at irregular intervals and at the fall of a wicket. Any complaint must be made to the fielding captain in accordance with Law 42.3.(d)(1). 3. Whenever there is encroachment on the field of play by spectators the game shall be suspended until the playing area is cleared.