South Yorkshire Alliance Works Midweek Cricket League Handbook 2025

umpires, before the commencement of the game a list of players who will be participating for their side in accordance with ECB guidelines. (15) Any club in default of this rule must be reported to the League Secretary. (16) Any club which plays an ineligible player or a player under an incorrect category shall be punished as follows: • The player involved shall be suspended for the rest of the current season • The captain on the day of the game shall be suspended for 3 matches • The team shall be deducted the equivalent of 3 wins with maximum points • Pay a fee 39. Clubs with two teams (1) A club may have no more than two teams in the League with the second team being designated the 2nd XI and first team the 1st XI. (2) The 2nd XI team shall not play in the same division as the 1st XI. (3) Should the 2nd XI finish in a position that would normally game them promotion to the same division as the 1st XI, then the team finishing immediately below shall, in the normal course of events, gain promotion. (4) If the first team is relegated to the same division as the 2nd XI, then the 2nd XI shall also be relegated and one less team shall be relegated from that division. (5) A club with two sides may only have one vote on any matter regarding the League in accordance with this constitution. 40. Arrangement of Fixtures (1) All fixtures shall be arranged on a schedule decided by the Management Committee. (2) All matches shall be played on a Wednesday evening except under special circumstances when another night may be arranged subject to the League Secretary’s permission. (3) Any changes to any fixtures must be made within 28 days of the fixtures being issued. Clubs must mutually agree to any change and the League Secretary informed immediately of the change. (4) No fixture can be changed after 28 days of issue unless exceptional circumstances prevail, and then subject to the League Secretary’s approval. (5) All rearranged games must be played no later than 28 days after the original scheduled date and no fixture can be rearranged to be played after the clubs final scheduled fixture unless in exceptional circumstances and only with the League Secretary’s approval. (6) When rescheduling of fixtures are taking place, the full integrity of the League must be maintained and all final matches of the season involving clubs that may be promoted or relegated must, unless a fixture has been rearranged to be brought forward, be played on the same date and commence at the same time. 41. Non-fulfilment of Fixtures/Postponements (1) Clubs failing to fulfil fixtures shall pay a fee for each offence and the defaulting club shall have 3 points deducted. (2) Both teams in all cases must go to the Ground or Club House, unless mutual 14