1.1 Players shall be under 12 years of age at October 1

1.2 A team shall consist of a minimum of 7 players. If a team has less than 7 players 30 minutes after the declared starting time a win shall be awarded to the opposing team. A social match can then be arranged between all players present.

1.3 For teams with 7 to 10 players, fielders can be loaned from the opposing team.

1.4 Play shall commence at 8.00 am and the team batting first shall declare after 30 overs or at 9:45 am whichever comes first. The second team is entitled to the same number of overs, or the full 30 if the first team is all out. However all games must cease at 12 noon. If a result has not been achieved by that time, the match shall be called a draw.

1.5 There shall be a 10 minutes change over period between innings and a 5 minute break after each hour of play. Breaks may be taken more frequently if conditions warrant.

1.6 The pitch shall be the normal hard type of 20.12 metres (22 yards) and boundaries shall be marked 50 metres from the centre of the pitch.

1.7 Play shall be reduced by 6 balls (one over) for each 3 minutes lost through poor weather (16 over match minimum for each side).

1.8 A standard 142 gm cricket ball shall be used.

9.Coaches are encouraged to arrange quarters cricket games especially when the weather is hot for both one and two day games.

1.10 A player who bleeds for any reason shall leave the field of play immediately unless the injury can be attended to on the field to the satisfaction of the umpires. Normal rules for leaving the field shall apply.

2.1 Pads, gloves & protectors, shall be worn by all batters. A helmet with a grill is strongly recommended

2.2 Each batter is limited to 7 overs or 30 runs whichever comes first. Players to retire at the end of the over.

2.3 All batters retired not out can bat again for 5 overs, after all remaining batters have had an innings. Their return is in order of retirement. If a retired batter has already scored 30 runs the other batters have precedence.

2.4 Batting shall be on a weekly rotation basis so that each player has experience in all situations. (This must be strictly adhered to.)

2.5 LBW decisions are rarely given. It can be given (after a warning) if the batter consistently plays back to block with the pads balls which would have hit the stumps, and would normally be given out under the laws of cricket.

3.1 Where there are 7 to 9 players in a team, all players shall bowl 3 overs before anyone can bowl a fourth. The maximum number of overs by any player is 5.

3.2 Where there are 10 or more players in a team all players with the exception of the wicket keeper must bowl two overs before any player can bowl a third. The maximum number of overs is 4 per player.

3.3 The bowling order shall be rotated on a weekly basis so that each player has experience in all situations.

3.4 "No Ball" shall be called on delivery when:

(a) Part of a bowler’s front foot, whether grounded or not, is not behind the popping crease.

(b) Part of a bowler’s back foot is outside the line of the return crease.

(c) A ball passes above shoulder height or above the waist on the full in the batter’s normal stance.

(d) More than 5 fielders are on the leg side, or more than 2 fielders are behind square leg.

(e) A fielder stands within the semi-circle 10 metres forward of the batter on strike.

(f) A ball hits the edge of the pitch.

NOTE: A "No Ball" is not re-bowled

3.5 "Wide Ball" shall be called when the ball passes outside the striker’s return crease.

NOTE (a) A "Wide" is not called if the batter hits the ball.

(b) A "Wide"is not rebowled.

4.1 The wicket keeper shall wear gloves, pads and a protector and shall rotate over the season.

4.2 No fielder shall stand within the semi-circle 10 metres forward of the batter on strike. Note this is a compulsory safety precaution.

4.3 The batter at the non striker’s end shall not be dismissed by the bowler before the ball is delivered on the first occasion. If batters persist in this practice then they shall be given out.

5.1 Limited to 45 overs per innings. The first team is required to declare after 45 overs or 12 00 whichever comes first. The second team is entitled to the same number of overs, or the full 45 if the first team is all out.

5.2 Should the team batting first be dismissed before the scheduled close, the team batting second has the option of batting in the remaining time. In the second week the game can then go into a second innings.

5.3 Each batter is limited to 10 overs before being retired.

5.4 If a result is achieved prior to 10.45 am on day 2, a fun match may be organized for willing participants to finish by 12 noon.

5.5 Where a team has 7 to 9 players, all players shall bowl 4 overs before any player can bowl a fifth. The maximum number of overs a player can bowl is 9, with no more than 5 consecutively.

5.6 Where a team has more than 10 players, 10 players must bowl 3 overs each before any player can bowl a fourth. The maximum number of overs any player can bowl is 8. A coach may elect to use more than 10 bowlers providing all players have bowl at least 3 overs.

5.7 Should play be prevented for reasons such as rain, the match shall be played as a one day match the next playing day. Should conditions still prevent play on the second day the match is a draw.

The side attaining the greater number of runs shall be declared the winner. Should the number of runs be equal, the side losing the lesser number of wickets shall be declared the winner. Where the number of runs and wickets are equal, the result is a tie.

Limited coaching may occur between overs but not during overs. Coaching from the boundary is not permitted. Teams are expected to develop self-sufficiency during the season.

Win 6 points

Tie 4 points each

Draw or cancellation 3 points each

Loss 1 point

Forfeit 0 points

NOTE

For teams equal on points the final position will be determined by the quotient system.

The batting average of a team shall be obtained by dividing the total number of runs scored for, by the total number of wickets lost by that team. The batting average against shall be obtained by dividing the total number of runs scored against by the total number of wickets taken. The former shall be divided by the latter and that team having the higher quotient shall be considered to have the better performance.

Finals shall be in the form of a round robin series of teams of equitable ability (teams finishing one to four play each other, teams finishing five to eight play each other, and so on depending on the number of teams).