In the event of two teams in the same group finishing level on points the team that scored the  most  runs per balls faced in their group 3 matches shall be placed ahead of the other, and if still  tied then the  ranking will be determined by the toss of a coin.  

Batting Restrictions and Retirements – In each of the 3 group matches teams 6 different  squad  players must be used to open the batting [ie no player can open the batting more than  once in the  group games].  When a batsman reaches a score of 25 or more runs he will retire not out and be replaced by a team mate as if a wicket had fallen.  Only those runs scored from the  bat from a no-ball  will be counted to the batsman.  The retired batsman may resume his innings if and only when all other  wickets have gone down.  In the event that more than one batsman  retires not out then they will  resume their innings in the order that they retired. 

Wides and No-Balls – Wides and no-balls shall count as 3 extras, these to be counted in  addition to all other runs or extras scored from that ball.  For example a bye run from a ball called  wide will count as 4,  while a boundary hit from a no-ball counts as 4 to the batsman, plus 3  extras, totalling 7.  However,  following a wide or no-ball there will not be an additional ball  bowled in that over except in the final over of the innings.  For the leg side, a ball passing outside leg stump and behind the batsman, without touching the bat or any part of the batsman or his  equipment, shall be called wide; and for the off side a ball passing outside of the additional guide  markings on the crease shall be called wide.  A no-ball shall  be called for a short-pitched delivery that passes the batsman above shoulder height and for a full-toss that reaches the batsman at  the popping crease above waist height, whatever the speed of the bowling.  Bowlers shall be  restricted to a maximum run-up of approximately 10 yards [as shown by markings on the ground]  and a no-ball shall be called when this is not adhered to.

Fielding Restrictions, Power Plays and Golden Ball  – In each of overs 1 to 4 inclusive, one  fielder, in addition to the bowler and wicket keeper, must be positioned within the designated in-field  zone when each ball is bowled.  In the 5^th over of an innings this restriction is increased to two fielders  [NB – final over if match schedule amended – see Rule 11].  In addition, within overs 1 to 4 the fielding  captain must elect to hold a Power Play that will be of 3 consecutive balls in length.  The Power Play  does not have to start and finish at the beginning of an over.  Within the Power Play period ALL 4  outfield players must be within the fielding circle when the ball is bowled.  A no ball shall be called if  these restrictions are not adhered to.  The 6^th legitimate ball of the 5^th [final] over shall be the Golden  Ball and all runs scored from that ball will count double [NB – the doubled up runs to count as extras].

Coloured Clothing – Each team must play in coloured shirts ie non-white, to help spectators  identify  teams and these should be single blocks of colour ie no stripes/patterns.  Team colours  need to be  registered with the Competition Organiser to avoid clashes and will be allocated on a  first come first  served principle.

Fair Play – In order to ensure that the competition is completed on time and in the right spirit,  particular attention shall be paid by the Umpires and Captains to the Code of Conduct of players,  prompt  starting times, and the penalising of wide and dangerous bowling.  Any team not ready to  take the field  according to the playing schedule shall forfeit all bonus points in that match.  Infringements of the  Competition Rules that gain one side deliberate or accidental advantage  shall attract 5 penalty runs, or  multiples thereof, as decided by the Senior Umpire.

a] a late start, interruption during the day of more than 30 minutes, or the expectation of poor  evening  light will first lead to cancellation of the semi-finals 

b] further delays caused by the weather will result in matches being reduced to 4 overs per side  and  then 3 overs until the playing schedule is resumed on time 

Competition Trophy – The competition trophy will be engraved with the name of the winning  team and  will remain on display in the Flower Pots Inn.  The winners and runners-up will receive  individual and  team prizes.

Entrance Fee – Entry shall be by invitation and payment of the entrance fee of £96.00 per team.  Cheques must be made out to Cheriton Cricket Club, and sent to Philip Housden, 8 Greys Farm  Close,  Cheriton, Alresford, Hampshire SO24 0EU, before 30th June 2007 to secure a place in the  competition. If  the full payment has not been received by the due date, the Competition  Organisers may withdraw the  offer of participation and invite team[s] on the waiting list to take  up any places that have not been  secured with the full payment.

You have a team sheet that you will need to complete and hand in at the scorer’s table on the  day.  This will assist in keeping a record of the competition. 

In addition, I am arranging for umpires to stand throughout the day and have already alerted you  to the  need for your club to take on these duties for an hour or two during the day – please  provide details of  who you have available on the team sheet