Lancashire League Handbook 2022

52 2) for the following season. Each Club engaged in the final tie must make its own arrangements with its Professional and any payment to him must come from the Club’s share of the gate. Should the Club not be able to make a satisfactory arrangement with its Professional, the Executive Committee shall have power, after full enquiry, to grant permission for a suitable specified substitute to be engaged. 2.3. In the event of a play-off for the Championship/Division 2 not being necessary, the Club having scored the next highest number of points to the League/Division 2 Champions shall be entitled to hold the Holland Cup/Runners up Trophy for the following season. If two or more Clubs next in the League Table to the Champions/Division 2 Champions have scored the same number of points, the Club having won the most matches shall be declared the winners of the Holland Cup/Runners up Trophy. If equal matches have been won then the Club having the most bonus points shall be awarded the Holland Cup/Runners up Trophy. If two or more of such Clubs have identical records the Cup shall be held as may be directed by the League Committee. 2.4. If any other teams are equal on points, positions will be determined by the greater number of games won, if still equal by the greater number of net bonus points received (net bonus points are classed as any batting or bowling bonus points achieved, less any points deducted during the season). If two or more Clubs cannot be separated by these calculations, then the League Executive will determine the final positions. 2.5. The Cups will remain in bank vaults until required for presentation. Once requested by the Secretary, Cups and photographs must be returned within seven days with cups duly engraved and thoroughly cleaned. Any club failing to comply with any aspect of this Rule shall be fined (Category 2 Rule B5(e)). In the event of Cups being returned in a damaged condition the Club responsible shall bear the full cost of the repairs. 2.6. The League Championship Flag and the 2nd XI Championship Flag shall be returned to the Secretary at the League Meeting in September and failure to do so shall attract a fine (Category 2 Rule B5(e)). 3. MATCH RULES 3.1. All games shall start at 1.00pm (12.30pm for the last four fixtures of the season). The home Club shall be responsible for providing team sheets to be completed by each Captain highlighting any players under the age of 19 on 31st August in the previous year with their Dates of Birth and to be handed to the Umpires at least 15 minutes before the commencement of the game. 3.2. A game shall consist of 100 overs. Each side shall be entitled to receive a maximum of 50 overs. A declaration shall not be permitted. 3.2.1. One bowler shall be allowed to bowl a maximum of 15 overs. All other bowlers shall bowl a maximum of 13 overs. 3.3. When a game is delayed or interrupted by ground and/or weather conditions, overs shall be deducted as follows: