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TRAINING TIMES - THURSDAYS 4PM -5.30PM
UNDER 15's & Under 17’s (2-day fixtures: compulsory closure after 55 overs if not all out)
In the under 15 and under 17 grades games that are played on ‘Turf’ wickets the wearing of cricket spikes when batting or bowling is compulsary.
- Hours of Play: 8:15 am to 11.45 am (sharp)
- Overs per Innings: 55 overs maximum
- Bowlers to bowl from alternate ends as per normal Laws of Cricket.
- A team consist of a maximum of 12 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.
- All games are subject to Compulsory Closure. Provided that no time has been lost through conditions, compulsory closure will occur at the allotted time of play (11.45 am). Should the team batting first, having not been dismissed, nor declared its innings closed, not receive the required number of overs in the time allotted and have its innings compulsorily closed, the team batting second shall be entitled only to the same number of overs as that faced by the team which batted first (Example 1).
The maximum number of overs to be received by both teams in the first innings is 55 (Example 2).
It is the responsibility of both coaches to ensure that overs are bowled as efficiently as possible to ensure the 55 overs are bowled within the time allotted, e.g. a minimum of 16/17 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). In the event of there being a shortfall of overs bowled, the team batting second will receive penalty runs (added to sundries) in the amount of 6 runs per over not bowled (Example 2a). ONLY can be applied by an OFFICIAL umpire, if present (not the coaches).
Example 1
Team A batting first receives 47 overs from Team B in the allotted time 8.15 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. 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 55 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.
Example 2a
Team A batting first receives 55 overs from Team B in the allotted time 8.15 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. and scores 135 for the loss of 5 wickets – innings compulsorily closed. Team B batting second then receives only 52 overs from Team A in the allotted time 8.15 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. and scores 125 for the loss of 7 wickets – innings compulsorily closed.
Team B receives 18 penalty runs (3 overs x 6 runs), which when added to the actual runs scored of 125 makes a total of 143. Team B is declared the winner of the game. ONLY can be applied by an OFFICIAL umpire, if present (not the coaches).
Games involving more than 1 innings per team
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 55 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 11.45 a.m. 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 (11.45 a.m.).
- To enforce the follow-on in the quest for an outright victory, the team batting first must lead by at least 75 runs.
- Unless one team has been previously dismissed, each team must have completed at least 20 overs, for a result to be declared. The winner shall be determined on the run rate on a count back of completed overs at termination of play of the team batting second (refer “Conditions of play 2-Day Fixtures”).
- Fielders are permitted within the 10 metre radius provided they wear protective gear; i.e. a minimum of helmet and groin protector, but under no circumstanes closer then 5 metres. In the event of the non adherance of this law, the Umpire shall give a warning to the Team Captain and for any continued breach of this rule the Umpire shall call "no ball".
A maximum of five (5) fieldsmen are permitted on the leg side.
Note:
Age restrictions for youth bowlers are as per Cricket Australia s recommendations. Check MCC laws of cricket or Cricket Australia handbook IE: A bowler may bowl a maximum of overs bowled unchanged then the bowler rests until the same number of overs have been bowled from the end at which he was bowling, regardless of any break in play. There shall also be a limit that a bowler may bowl in a day. All ages are from taken from 31st August of each year.
- Under 17 - 6 overs in a spell and 16 overs in a day
- Under 16 - 6 overs in a spell and 14 overs in a day
- Under 15 - 5 overs in a spell and 12 overs in a day
- The maximum number of overs per day and/or innings is 12 for Under 15s and 16 for Under 17s. The maximum number of overs per spell for “fast bowlers” is 5 for Under 15s and 6 for Under 17s. “Slow bowlers” may bowl their maximum number of overs for the innings and/or day in a single spell.
Fast bowlers must be rested for twice the number of overs bowled at the completion of a spell, e.g. having been rested after bowling 3 overs, a fast bowler cannot bowl again until another 6 overs have been bowled, 4 over spell, 8 over rest and so on.
Fast Bowler - For the purpose of this rule, a fast bowler will be deemed as such if the wicket keeper would usually stand back from the stumps.
Slow Bowler - For the purpose of this rule, a slow bowler will be deemed as such if the wicket keeper would usually stand up to the stumps.
- There is a retirement score of 100 runs. In the absence of injury, a batsman can only retire after facing a minimum of 6 legal deliveries (excluding wides and no balls). Batsmen retired 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.
- Premiership and bonus points are applicable in this age group - refer Rule 11 for specific points details. Finals will be played: format to be announced.
- A Gabba Junior or Gabba 4-piece Special156g ball is to be used.
- Ten minutes between innings is a maximum break.
- Recommended field size – senior boundary.
- Refer also Rules of play as per the Conditions of Play (2-day fixtures) which follow the Under 15/17 rules.
On-field coaching or coaching from the boundary is prohibited in competition games for U13’s and above
UNDER 15's & Under 17’s (1-day fixtures)
- Hours of Play: 8.15am to 11.45 am (sharp)
- Team one: 8.15 am to 9.55 am
- Team two: 10.05 am to 11.45 am
- Overs per Innings: 28
- A team shall consist of a maximum of 12 players all of whom may bat and bowl, but eleven 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.
- Bowlers to bowl from alternate ends as per normal Laws of Cricket.
- All games are subject to Compulsory Closure. Provided that no time has been lost through conditions, compulsory closure will occur at the allotted time of play. Should the team batting first, having not been dismissed, not receive the required number of overs in the time allotted and have its innings compulsorily closed, the team batting second shall be entitled only to the same number of overs as that faced by the team which batted first (Examples 1a and 1b).
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 team batting second will receive penalty runs (added to sundries) in the amount of 6 runs per over not bowled (Example 2). ONLY can be applied by an OFFICIAL umpire, if present (not the coaches).
It is the responsibility of both coaches to ensure that overs are bowled as efficiently as possible to ensure the 28 overs are bowled within the time allotted, e.g. a minimum of 18/19 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 8.15 a.m. to 9.55 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 10.05 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.
Example 1b
Team A batting first is dismissed in 20 overs within the allotted time 8.15 a.m. to 9.55 a.m.
Team B batting second MUST then receive the full complement of 28 overs from Team A in the remaining allotted time 10.05 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.
Example 2
Team A batting first receives 25 overs from Team B in the allotted time 8.15 a.m. to 9.55 a.m. and scores 120 for the loss of 5 wickets – innings compulsorily closed. Team B batting second then receives only 22 overs from Team A in the allotted time 10.05 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. and scores 110 for the loss of 7 wickets – innings compulsorily closed.
Team B receives 18 penalty runs (3 overs x 6 runs), which when added to the actual runs scored of 110 makes a total of 128. Team B is declared the winner of the game. ONLY can be applied by an OFFICIAL umpire, if present (not the coaches).
- At least 6 bowlers must be used, with a maximum of 5 overs each.
In the event of a match being limited to less than the allocated overs, the sum total of overs available shall be divided by 5 and no bowler shall bowl more than the result, e.g. if the number of allocated overs has been reduced to 20, the maximum number of overs to be bowled by each bowler is 4.
Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation of the law to prevent negative bowling. As a guide, on the leg side a ball landing clearly outside the leg stump going further away should be called a wide. The same provisions do not apply if the striker makes contact with the ball.
- There is a retirement score of 100 runs. Not all players are required to bat every match, however, coaches are expected to rotate players through the batting order to ensure everyone has equal opportunities.
- In the absence of injury, a batsman can only retire after facing a minimum of 6 legal deliveries (excluding wides and no balls). Batsmen retired 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 are applicable 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 a draw.
Each team must receive a minimum of 15 overs for there to be a match.
A Gabba Junior or Gabba 4-piece Special 156g ball is to be used.
Ten minutes between innings is a maximum break.
Recommended field size - senior boundary.
On-field coaching or coaching from the boundary is prohibited in competition games for U13’s and above
Conditions of Play (2-day fixtures Under 15s and Under 17s)
Interruptions to Play
If play does not commence on the first scheduled day of a match, then the second scheduled day will be conducted as a one-day game. In this instance, outright results may still be achieved i.e. only in a one-day game that is as a result of the first day being washed out. THERE ARE NO OUTRIGHT RESULTS IN SCHEDULED ONE-DAY GAMES.
Table 1 : LESS THAN 30 MINUTES LOST
Playing Time Lost (in minutes) |
Minimum Reached Overs |
Reached Finishing Time |
1.0 - 3.5 |
54 |
11.45 a.m. |
3.5 - 7.0 |
53 |
11.45 a.m. |
7.0 - 10.5 |
52 |
11.45 a.m. |
10.5 - 14.0 |
51 |
11.45 a.m. |
14.0 - 17.5 |
50 |
11.45 a.m. |
17.5 - 21.0 |
49 |
11.45 a.m. |
21.0 - 24.5 |
48 |
11.45 a.m. |
24.5 - 28.0 |
47 |
11.45 a.m. |
28.0 - 30.0 |
46 |
11.45 a.m. |
Table 2 : MORE THAN 30 MINUTES LOST
Playing Time Lost (in minutes) |
Minimum Reached Overs |
Reached Finishing Time |
31 - 36 |
40 |
11.45 a.m. |
37 - 42 |
39 |
11.45 a.m. |
43 - 48 |
38 |
11.45 a.m. |
49 - 54 |
37 |
11.45 a.m. |
55 - 60 |
36 |
11.45 a.m. |
61 - 66 |
35 |
11.45 a.m. |
67 - 72 |
34 |
11.45 a.m. |
73 - 78 |
33 |
11.45 a.m. |
79 - 84 |
32 |
11.45 a.m. |
85 - 90 |
31 |
11.45 a.m. |
91 - 96 |
30 |
11.45 a.m. |
97 - 102 |
29 |
11.45 a.m. |
103 - 108 |
28 |
11.45 a.m. |
109 - 114 |
27 |
11.45 a.m. |
115 - 120 |
26 |
11.45 a.m. |
Notes
- The rescheduled number of overs is a minimum figure. More overs must be bowled before the scheduled finishing time if time allows (Example 4).
Example 4
Team A is batting on day 1 and 29 minutes of play is lost. As per Table 1, minimum overs now to be bowled are reduced to 46. If this number of overs is bowled at say 11.20 a.m., Team A will continue to bat until 12.00 p.m. or the completion of 55 overs (50 for under 12 and 13), whichever comes first.
Team B will then receive the same number of overs the next Saturday.
- On the first day, in matches where the number of overs is rescheduled, if the side batting first has been dismissed or declared, the side batting second shall be entitled to receive a maximum of 55 overs (50 for under 12 and 13) (Example 5).
Example 5
Team A is batting on day 1 and 29 minutes of play is lost. As per Table 1, minimum overs now to be bowled are reduced to 46. Team A is dismissed or declares its innings closed prior to 12.00 p.m.
Team B will then be entitled to receive the maximum of 55 overs (50 for under 12 and 13) on the following Saturday of the match.
- On the first day, less than 45 overs have been completed, the first innings of each team will be shortened so that the same number of overs is bowled to each team. The first innings of each team will be limited to the number of overs completed on the first day, plus 55 (50 for under 12 and 13), divided by 2 and rounded down (Example 6).
Example 6
Team A is batting on day 1 and receives 30 overs before the remainder of play on that day is washed out. The weather on the following Saturday suggests that the full 55 overs (50 overs for 12 and 13) will be bowled.
Total overs for the match will be 85, with this figure then divided by 2 and rounded down, meaning that each team should face 42 overs each.
Team A therefore receives a further 12 overs on day 2 of the match prior to Team B commencing its innings, in which it must receive 42 overs.
- If play commences and due to time lost, more than 45 overs, but less than 55 overs, have been bowled to the team batting first, and providing that team is not all out, nor has it declared its innings closed, at the conclusion of the days play the innings shall be deemed to have been completed and the team batting second cannot receive for its first innings any more overs than that bowled to the opposition (Example 7).
Example 7
Team A is batting on day 1 and 29 minutes of play is lost. As per Table 1, the minimum number of overs now to be bowled is reduced to 46. At close of play on day 1 (i.e. 12.00 noon), Team A has received 46 overs and has not been dismissed nor has it declared its innings closed.
Team B will then be entitled receive a maximum of 46 overs the following Saturday.
- Regardless of the amount of time lost, each team must receive a minimum number of 15 overs (U12’s to U14’s) or 20 overs (U15’s to U17’s) to constitute a match. In the event that the number of overs received by each team is different, the team having scored the most runs at the comparable number of overs, regardless of wickets lost, will be declared the winner (Examples 8, 9 and 10).
Example 8
Team A is dismissed on day 1, having received 38 overs. Team B then receives 13 overs on day 1 as at close of play (i.e. 12.00noon). The following Saturday is washed out – match drawn.
Example 9
Team A is dismissed on day 1 after 35 overs, having been 2 for 43 off 15 overs. Team B then receives 15 overs on day 1 as at close of play (i.e. 12.00 noon), with a score of 4 for 46.
The following Saturday is washed out – Team B is the winner and awarded first innings points.
Example 10
Team A receives 55 overs on day 1 and has its innings compulsory closed at 7 for 267.
Team B then receives 23 overs on the following Saturday before play is washed out for the day. Team B scored 8 for 135. After 23 overs on day 1, Team A was 2 for 128. Therefore Team B is declared the winner and awarded first innings points.