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2012 - 2013 PREMIER GR ADE HANDBOOK - Queensland Cricket

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[e] The umpires shall be responsible for determining the minimum overs to be bowled and shall inform the fielding<br />

captain and the batsman of the number of overs.<br />

[f] Except on the final day, when a wicket falls during the last minimum over of the day and within two minutes of<br />

[or anytime after] the scheduled cessation time, stumps shall be drawn immediately. The over shall be<br />

completed the next day and shall not count for the purposes of calculating over rates for that day.<br />

[g] If play has earlier been extended beyond the original cessation time, play may recommence prior to the<br />

rescheduled cessation time provided that playing conditions are fit for play in accordance with the Regulations<br />

governing Grade Competition Matches. If play has not earlier been extended beyond the original cessation time<br />

and players are off the field at the original cessation time due to ground, weather or light, play shall cease for the<br />

day.<br />

[h] Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re number of overs.<br />

35.5 Preparation of Pitch and Ground<br />

[a] For Finals Matches it is the host Club’s obligation to ensure:<br />

[i] that the wicket has been properly prepared in accordance with the laws of cricket and the<br />

Regulations governing Grade Competition Matches;<br />

[ii] that appropriate arrangements have been made so that ground staff are available at the grounds for<br />

the preparation and repair of the wicket prior to and up to the commencement of play on each<br />

scheduled day of play.<br />

[b] Away teams shall not carry out work on opposition grounds without the permission of the Home Club.<br />

Permission must be sought from the Club President, Secretary or Head Curator and detail what work will be<br />

conducted (i.e. removal of water from the outfield). Clubs are expected to act within the spirit of cricket with<br />

reference to this regulation.<br />

[c] Black sightscreens are required for all First Grade One Day and Twenty20 matches.<br />

[d] Any breach of this regulation will be dealt with at the discretion of the Grade Committee which may impose any<br />

action it deems appropriate.<br />

35.6 Result<br />

[a] A Finals Match cannot be considered completed until:<br />

[i] an outright result is achieved or<br />

[ii] the fixture has reached the scheduled tea interval on the final day’s play (Two Day Finals Matches) or<br />

the cessation time of the third day’s play (Four Day Finals Matches).<br />

[b] Should a decision not be reached in a Final either by an outright win or a win on the first innings the team<br />

occupying the higher place (or with the highest points for a zone competition) at the end of the Premiership<br />

Rounds shall be the winner.<br />

36. PETER BURGE AND KATH SMITH MEDALS<br />

[a] At the conclusion of each day’s play for any Men’s or Women’s First Grade Two Day or One Day match,<br />

umpires shall award points in the sequence of 6-4-2 for the best and fairest players, which will contribute to the<br />

respective Peter Burge and Kath Smith medals for that season.<br />

[b] At the conclusion of each Men’s and Women’s First Grade Twenty20 match, umpires shall award points in the<br />

sequence of 3-2-1 for the best and fairest players, which will contribute to the respective Peter Burge and Kath<br />

Smith medals for that season.<br />

[c] If less than half the number of the scheduled overs for any given day’s play (or half the scheduled overs for a<br />

Twenty20 match) are not bowled, no points shall be awarded on that day.<br />

[d] Any player suspended for one or more matches under the Code of Behaviour will not be eligible for the Peter<br />

Burge Medal or the Kath Smith Medal for that season.<br />

37. SPIRIT OF CRICKET AWARDS<br />

[a] At the conclusion of the day’s play for all competitions, umpires shall award points for the Spirit of <strong>Cricket</strong> in<br />

the sequence as follows:<br />

3 points: Exceptional, epitomised the true spirit, traditions and values of the game<br />

2 points: Played the game in good spirit<br />

1 point: Uncompromising, but incident free<br />

0 points: Generally antagonistic atmosphere created<br />

-1 points: Unacceptable behaviour, captain informed<br />

[b] The guidelines for awarding the above points are as follows:<br />

[i] The captain’s acceptance of their responsibility for their player’s behaviour as required under the Laws of<br />

<strong>Cricket</strong>;<br />

[ii] A team’s adherence to the principles of the Spirit of the Game, which includes respect for teammates,<br />

opponents, and the role of umpires; and<br />

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