UNDER 12's INTER-CLUB RULES
Hours of Play: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm (sharp)
Overs per Innings: 50 overs maximum
Bowlers to bowl from alternate ends as per normal Laws of Cricket.
A team consist of a maximum of 13 players all of whom may bat and bowl, but 11 fieldsmen only shall be allowed on the field of play at any one time. Ten (10) wickets must fall for a side to be all out.
The maximum number of overs to be received by both teams in the first innings is 50 (Example 2).
It is the responsibility of both coaches to ensure that overs are bowled as quickly as possible to ensure the 50 overs are bowled within the time allotted, e.g. a minimum of 15 overs should be bowled each hour including a drinks break.
The team batting second MUST receive the same number of overs bowled to them as they bowled to the opposition within the allotted time of play (subject to there being no interruptions to play).
Example 1
Team A batting first receives 47 overs from Team B in the allotted time 8.30 am to 12 pm on the first Saturday of the match and has not been dismissed nor declared its innings closed – innings compulsorily closed. Team B batting second must then receive a maximum of 47 overs from Team A in the allotted time the following Saturday.
Example 2
Team A batting first is dismissed, or declared its innings closed in say 30 overs within the allotted time on the first Saturday of the match.
Team B batting second may then receive the full complement of 50 oversfrom Team A in the remaining allotted time of the match (i.e. over both Saturdays) and, if time then remains, Team A then commences its second innings.
In the event of either or both batting teams having been dismissed and/or declared its innings closed, the second innings of the match shall be determined solely by time (Example 3).
Example 3
Team A batting first is dismissed for 110 runs in 20 overs within the allotted time on the first Saturday of the match. Team B batting second (and being entitled to receive the full complement of 50 overs from Team A in the remaining allotted time of the match, i.e. over both Saturdays) declares its innings closed at 5 for 220 after 40 overs at, say, 9.30 am on the second Saturday.
After 10 minutes for change of innings, Team B may bowl an unlimited number of overs at Team A until close of play at 12:00 pm. If Team A is dismissed or declares its second innings closed, after a 10 minutes change of innings, Team B may then bat through the scheduled close of play (12 pm).
A maximum of five (5) fieldsmen are permitted on the leg side.
All players must bowl a minimum of 3 overs per innings, with a maximum 7 overs per innings. Players may not bowl more than 3 overs until ALL NAMED PLAYERS (INCLUDING THE DESIGNATED WICKET-KEEPER) in the team has bowled 3 overs.
A delivery which hits the edge of the pitch or misses the pitch is a no ball and can subsequently be scored off by the Batsman.
In this age group, umpires must appreciate that the players are at an early stage of learning the game and should allow latitude in the calling wides.
Generally a wide should only be called for those deliveries that land on the pitch and are wider than the edge of the pitch when passing the batsman, irrespective of whether on the off or leg side.
If retired hurt/injured, a batsman may resume play at the fall of any wicket.
NOTE
As this age group are in the early stages of development, participation by all players should be encouraged with the emphasis put on having fun.
On field coaching is permitted and encouraged in this age group but will not be allowed from U13 – U17. U12 is to be used as a transition season and coaches are encouraged to limit on field coaching during the second half of U12 season in order to prepare players for U13.
The team batting second MUST receive the same number of overs bowled to them as they bowled to the opposition within the allotted time of play (subject to there being no interruptions to play). In the event of there being a shortfall of overs bowled, the winner will be determined by scores at the equal number of completed overs for the team batting second.
It is the responsibility of both coaches to ensure that overs are bowled as quickly as possible to ensure the 28 overs are bowled within the time allotted, e.g. a minimum of 16/17 overs should be bowled in the first hour including a drinks break.
Example 1a
Team A batting first receives 26 overs from Team B in the allotted time 8.30 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. and scores 120 for the loss of 5 wickets – innings compulsorily closed.
Team B batting second MUST then receive 26 overs from Team A in the allotted time 10.20 a.m. to 12 pm.
Example 1b
Team A batting first is dismissed in 20 overs within the allotted time 8.30 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.
Team B batting second MUST then receive the full complement of 28 overs from Team A in the remaining allotted time 10.20 a.m. to 12 pm.
Maximum overs to be bowled by a single player is 3 overs.
Maximum number of balls per over is 8 irrespective of number of wides and no balls.
WIDES AND NO BALLS – CLARIFICATION OF RULE 6 FOR UNDER 12 ONLY.
A delivery which hits the edge of the pitch or misses the the pitch is a no ball and can subsequently be scored off by the Batsman.
In this age group, umpires must appreciate that the players are at an early stage of learning the game and should allow latitude in the calling wides.
Generally a wide should only be called for those deliveries that land on the pitch and are wider than the edge of the pitch when passing the batsman, irrespective of whether on the off or leg side.
Although the maximum number of players per team is 13, all teams may elect to name 11 players as their batting list.
Players must retire once they have reached a score of 40 runs. Retired batsmen may resume their innings after all other players have batted in the strict order of their retirement.
If retired hurt/injured, a batsman may resume play at the fall of any wicket.
The winner shall be the side that scores the most runs irrespective of wickets lost. There are no outright results in one day fixtures.
The team batting second should complete the innings regardless of whether a result has been achieved, e.g.
Team A – all out for 75 after 20 overs
Team B – should bat for a maximum of 28 overs unless dismissed earlier
NOTE – If BOTH teams agree, the game may finish once a result has been achieved.
Premiership and bonus points begin in this age group - refer Rule 11 for specific points details. Finals will be played: format to be announced.
If play is delayed and/or interrupted (by weather or other considerations) the number of overs allocated to each team shall be reduced by 1 over for every 3 minutes of time lost.
If play is not possible, the match shall be declared abandoned.
Each team must receive a minimum of 15 overs for there to be a match.
A Gabba Junior or Gabba 2-piece Special142g ball is to be used.
Ten minutes between innings is a maximum break.
Recommended field size, 45 metres from the stumps.
NOTE
As this age group are in the early stages of development, participation by all players should be encouraged with the emphasis put on having fun.
On field coaching is permitted and encouraged in this age group but will not be allowed from U13 – U17. U12 is to be used as a transition season and coaches are encouraged to limit on field coaching during the second half of U12 season in order to prepare players for U13.
![]() |
||
|---|---|---|
| 2002 / 2003 |