Preamble

District Cricket is played between seven Districts within the County of Derbyshire at U15 and U13 level with each District playing 3 home games and 3 away games at each level. The winners receive the Colin Davis Cup for getting the most points in both leagues. In the event of two or more districts having the same points at the end of the season the winner shall be determined as follows: Number of wins – if still tied – total of runs scored divided by wickets lost.

Matches.

Fixtures for district matches to be arranged by Friday 19 March. At least four games to be scheduled before 13 August, the other two games can be after this with an end date of 27^th August for the competition. Matches cancelled due to the weather can be rearranged at anytime up to the end date of 27^th August. Start times for District Matches can be 11.00am or 1.00pm, as a guideline both teams should arrive at the ground 1 hour before the start of play. 

See Appendix 1 for the detail of the fixtures.

The matches consist of 40 overs per side at U13 and 45 overs at U15. In the event of a side being all out before their allocation of overs – the remaining overs are NOT added to the overs of the side batting second.

U13 – 8 overs max per bowler (Max 5 overs per spell, following ECB Fast Bowling Directives 2009)

U15 – 9 overs max per bowler (Max 6 overs per spell, following ECB Fast Bowling Directives 2009)

Matches are to be operated in a similar fashion to the County Age Group Squads whereby they are 12 a side with 11 only batting, 11 only fielding at any time and the 12^th man can bowl. There are no restrictions imposed on players leaving the field and then coming back on to bowl. Players MUST inform the umpire that they were leaving and or coming on.

Cancellations/Replays.

Matches must take place on the scheduled date and the only acceptable reasons for cancellation is ground unfit (due to weather) or if the venue becomes unavailable and another ground cannot be found for the scheduled date. Replays for cancelled matches (as above) allowed subject to the re-arrangement being agreed by the two Districts involved and the match MUST be played before the end of competition date of August 27th.

Abandoned matches.

Once started, a match that is abandoned (even after just 1 ball) is not to be replayed.

Match Balls

Match balls for district games will be supplied by the DCB. Two balls (4.75oz for U13 matches, 5.5oz for U15 matches) + spare to be supplied by home team at each match. (Please collect your District Balls from the DCB Office)

Match Fees

DCB Guidance to District Chairs: Head Coach and Assistant Coach / Manager to be paid £15.00 each per match (the £15.00 covers expenses)

Umpires match fees will remain the same as last year, £18.00 per umpire per match. A donation of £150 will be given to each district Group by DCB towards umpires’ fees.

Summer Coaching

District summer coaching (outdoors) will be optional and will be removed from the KPI structure for each District Group.

Points

3 points for a win

1 point for a tied, abandoned or cancelled game

0 points for a loss

Results

The match result is to be placed on play-cricket.com by the home team (within 48 hours) and the full scorecard to be uploaded onto play cricket within 7 days after the match has been completed.

Over Rates

Guidance is given to umpires that an U13 match of (40 overs a side including two 5 Minute ‘Drinks’ Break per innings, then each innings should finish in 2 hours and 40 minutes and an U15 innings of 45 overs including two 5 minute ‘Drinks’ Break should finish in 2 hours and 55 minutes. Any innings taking longer than this to be reported to the DCB Performance Committee.

Wide Balls

Uniformity of playing conditions - U13 not to have tight wides & U15 to have tight wides.

Teas

No teas will be supplied. Bring your own unless by special arrangement.

Managers to ensure that no-one in their squad goes without food and drink.

Conduct (See Appendix 2 & 3)

A code of conduct exists for players in any kind of DCB representative match ( i.e. County or District ) and this should be strictly adhered to in order to promote the player pathway which exists towards county representation and instil the right habits. Team managers are requested to clarify the expectations in terms of players’ behaviour and to reinforce the importance of the competition.

Dress

Dress expectations are:-

All District sides should be encouraged to wear their own District cap. All teams should be encouraged to wear the same shirts, if this is a District shirt so much the better. (If the player is currently a member of a county squad, then he is entitled to wear his county shirt. However, he should not wear it beyond the season during which he is a county player.)

Status

There is a need to reinforce the understanding that District cricket is an integral part of the player pathway of development, one step below the County Squad, and as such should take priority over club junior cricket.

Development Cricket Matches

For 2010 Derbyshire (Best of Development) will be playing Warwickshire (Away Fixture) on the 12^th August at U11, U13 and U15 Age Groups. The Team will be selected from the May and July Development Festivals.

Development Cricket Dates (U13 and U15) (No District Matches to be played on these dates)

May Cricket Festival

Tuesday: 1^st June (Venue to be confirmed)

Thursday: 3^rd June (Venue to be confirmed)

August Cricket Festival

Tuesday: 3^rd August (Venue to be confirmed)

Thursday: 5^th August (Venue to be confirmed)  

Development U11, 13, 15 Teams Vs Warwickshire

12^th August (Away)

 Main Contact: Chris Porter 01332 388131 or 07974350308

Under 13 Fixtures                                                                                     Under 15 Fixtures

DERBYSHIRE CRICKET BOARD

DISTRICT CRICKET PROGRAMME

PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT

We ask our young cricketers to follow the code of conduct, which is designed to ensure that District teams in Derbyshire observe high standards both on and off the field.

1.       Please conduct yourself on the field in a sporting and courteous manner. Play the game competitively, but always show respect to the opposition and to the match officials. Sledging and dissent are unacceptable.

2.       Remember that you are guests of clubs that host the matches. Ensure that you use facilities properly and, for example, always leave the changing rooms in a tidy condition.

3.       Whites must be worn at all times during the hours of play. Appropriate cricket training clothing may be worn for pre-match practice as agreed with your manager.

4.       Each District may have a different Dress Code (eg. Shirt and tie) as determined by the Manager. Ensure that you conform to that code!

5.       Players should arrive one hour before the start of the match, or as requested by your manager.

6.       It is important that, if selected for a match, that you contact your manager immediately if you are injured, unwell or think you may not be able to play. Do not hesitate; it is vital that the manager knows immediately that you may be ‘doubtful’. 

7.       You are responsible for making arrangements to travel to matches, though your manager will help organise those who have transport problems.

8.       Please show this to your parents.

Enjoy Your Cricket.

DERBYSHIRE CRICKET BOARD

DISTRICT CRICKET PROGRAMME

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS

            Support for ALL players should be positive and encouraging.

            Show respect to the opposition, players and officials by avoiding negative criticism.

            Abusive behaviour of any kind is totally unacceptable.

            Foul language is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

            Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performance of ALL.

            Never punish or belittle yours or any child for losing or making mistakes.

            Accept officials’ judgements and decisions.

            Accept the instructions and decisions from coaches at all times.

            Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their cricket.

            Parents should not enter the field of play or changing rooms, unless requested to do so by the manager, coach or officials. During play, parents should watch the game away from the players and manager/coach.

            Parents should inform coaches and managers of any medication required by players and medical conditions in advance of coaching sessions and matches.

            Parents should not attempt to coach players. Coaching should be left to the coaches.

            Support the coaches in the management of your child.

            Inform the management/coaches if there are circumstances outside of cricket that are impacting on their child’s performance.

            Inform the team manager if your child is unable to play in match for which they have been selected as early as possible.

            Encourage your child to learn the laws of the game and play within them.

        Parents need to gain permission to photograph or video any players under the age of 16.

        Any complaints or concerns should be brought the attention of the manager or coach as soon as possible.

ECB Fast Bowling Directives Change

The ECB Fast Bowling Directives have changed following a two year consultation process. The outcome is that bowlers up to under-15 level are now able to bowl longer spells and more overs in a day.

Under the new guidelines bowlers at under-16 and under-17 level are now permitted to bowl an extra over per spell but those in the under-18 and under-19 category have had the total number of overs they can deliver per day reduced from 21 to 18.

These guidelines will come into effect for the start of the 2010 season.

The fast bowling guidelines are designed to raise awareness of the need to nurture and protect young fast bowlers through their formative years. Research has shown that fast bowlers are by far the most likely cricketers to be missing playing and training time due to injury.

GUIDELINES FOR MATCHES:

*For the purpose of these guidelines a fast bowler should be defined as a bowler to whom a wicket keeper in the same age group would in normal circumstances stand back to take the ball.

Kevin Shine, ECB Lead Fast Bowling Coach, said: “The Elite Fast Bowling Group has been researching injury prevention, performance enhancement and workloads for the past four years.

“The new recommendations mean youngsters under the age of 15 can now bowl an additional over in a spell and two overs more in a day. These figures are over and above the original directives.

“It is clear that our young bowlers need to bowl more so that they can develop match winning abilities and habits and I look forward to the revised directives giving individual fast bowlers and teams more of a chance to play match winning cricket.”

The results included input from Clubs, County Boards, ECB Elite Performance Group, which includes, ESCA, ECB Performance, ECB Development, England Elite Player Development, ECB Operations, and HMC Schools.

Please see the following link for further details on the 2010 fast bowling directives –

https://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/directives-guidelines/ecb-fast-bowling-directives,100,BP.html