Lancashire League Handbook 2022

45 To dispute an Umpire’s decision by word, action or gesture To direct abusive language towards an opponent or Umpire To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance (a) appeal knowing the batsman is not out: (b) advance towards an Umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing: (c) seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one’s own side. 2.2.7 Violence There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play. 2.3 Failure to comply with the provisions of the Code of Conduct may lead to disciplinary action, irrespective of a proven breach being related to a match not under the jurisdiction of the League. 3. BREACHES 3.1 A breach of the disciplinary regulations occurs when: – a. Any player in the course of, or in connection with a match, offends against the Code of Conduct or acts at any time to prejudice the good name or the interests of the League b. Any club fails to properly control or discipline its players or acts in a manner prejudicial to the good name or interests of the League 3.2 Any player or club committing such a breach shall be liable to penalties in the manner prescribed in this document. 3.3 A breach of the Code of Conduct will normally be categorised as Level I, 2, 3 or 4, as set out in Appendix 1. 3.4 Reporting of Breaches 3.4.1 For a first offence of a Level 1 breach of the Code of Conduct in a match, the umpire (s) should warn the player as to his future conduct and advise him and his captain that any repetition in the match will result in a formal report. 3.4.2 If any player receiving such a warning then commits a further Level 1 breach in the match, the umpire (s) will advise him and his captain that they will be submitting a formal report. 3.4.3 Should the umpire (s) consider that the first offence of a Levels 1 breach is sufficiently serious, they have the authority to decide to submit a formal report without having previously issued any warning. The player and his captain should be advised accordingly. 3.4.4 In all instances of any perceived Level 2, 3 or 4 breach, the umpire (s) must complete a formal report. 3.4.5 The report should be submitted using the standard discipline report form. 4. PROCEDURE 4.1 Notification that a report is to be submitted following any alleged breach of the Code of Conduct must first be advised, by the umpire (s),