Playing Conditions for NDC
Senior Secondary Rules

1. Tournament Format

• Two groups round robin.  One day 50 over games
• final/playoffs over two days.  If teams are equal on points the finalists are decided as follows.
 1. who beat who
 2. aver runs per wicket scored minus aver runs per wicket against.

2. Hours of Play

 Starting time set by the host Association.  For the two day game play shall not exceed 6½  hours on any day, unless the minimum number of overs have not been bowled.  The Tournament  Manager may extend the normal finishing time by up to one hour to make up for the time lost because of weather or ground conditions earlier the same day.

3. Teams

 May be composed of 12 players, but only 11 may bat.  All 12 players are able to field and bowl, but only 11 players are to be on the field at any one time. In the two day game the non batter may be a different player in each innings.

4. Equipment

 Each team is expected to provide its own set of stump and bails.

 4 piece 156 gram balls will be provided by NDC.

5. Dress
 
 Teams may wear either white cricket clothing or Association coloured clothing.

6. Drinks breaks

 Coaches are permitted on the field of play during the drinks break.  However, coaches should not take up more time than is usual for a drinks break.  The Tournament Manager will reprimand coaches who are time wasting.

7. Interruptions to play
 due to ground conditions, weather and light.

 All decisions shall be in the hands of the Umpires and the Tournament Manager.  Play for the day can only be abandoned by the Tournament Manager
 

8. One Day Games

(a) The results

(i) A result can be achieved only if both teams have batted for at least 20 overs, unless one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 20 overs.

(ii) In the event of a tie, the result will be decided in favour of the side losing the least number of wickets.  If both sides have lost the same number of wickets, the result will be declared a tie.

(b) Interrupted games

  Either start delayed or play suspended.  The aim is to rearrange the number of overs so that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs.  Each team must have a minimum of 20 overs to get a result.

 Note

• to calculate overs left after interruptions divide the time available for play by 3.5 minutes (or 17 overs per hour).

• if the disruption occurs after the first team has completed its innings, determine the target score by multiplying the overs available to the second team by the average runs per over scored by the team batting first.  If the team batting first was dismissed in less than its full entitlement of overs, the calculation of the run rate shall be based on the full number of overs to which it was entitled.

(c) Bowling restrictions:

 • no bowler shall bowl more than 10 overs in an innings
 • when a match is reduced, no bowler shall bowl for more than 1/5 of the overs  allotted to that innings
 • if a bowler is injured during an over, another bowler must complete the over
 • pace bowling limitations do not apply

(d) Fielding restrictions

 there may be no more than 5 fielders on the on side at any time
 for the first 15 overs only 2 fieldsmen are allowed more than 30 metres from the pitch
 for the remaining overs only 5 fieldsmen are allowed more than 30 metres from the pitch (i.e. there must be a minimum of 4 fielders in the “30m circle” at all time)
 in the first 15 overs there must be two stationary fieldsmen within 15 metres of the striker at the instant of delivery.
 Where overs are reduced umpires should consult the NZ U17 Tournament Rules 6(f) and 6(g) for adjustments to the field restrictions.
 

 (e)  Wides

 Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket.
 Any off-side or leg-side delivery which in the opinion of the Umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called a Wide.  As a guide on the leg side, a ball landing clearly outside the legstump going further away shall be called a wide.  As guide on the offside, a ball passing outside a line drawn between the bowling and popping creases, measured 750mm from the outside of the off stump shall be called wide.  The above provisions do not apply if the striker makes contact with the ball.
 In addition a ball above head height of the batsman that he is unable to hit shall be called a wide.

 (f)  No Ball

 Bowlers are permitted to bowl ONE fast short pitched delivery per over.  This is defined as a ball which passes or would have passed above shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease.  Any additional such deliveries are no balls.
 Any delivery on the full above waist height of the striker is a no ball
 A ball that bounces more than twice before reaching the batting crease is a no ball.
 The penalty for a no ball is one run in addition to any other runs scored.

9. Two Day Games

(a) There shall be a lunch break of at least 40 minutes and a tea break of 20 minutes.

(b) 17 overs must be bowled in the last scheduled hour of the match.

(c) The minimum number of overs per day is 100 overs, unless there is an interruption.  The minimum number of overs per day is reduced at the rate of 1 over per 3½ minutes.

(d) If not dismissed, the team batting first shall declare their innings closed at stumps on the first day or at the completion of half the scheduled overs in an interrupted match.
 (eg day one only 60 overs are bowled plus 100 min on 2nd day
 = 160 overs divided by 2
 = 80 overs

(e) If the minimum number of overs is exceeded on the first day and the team batting first is not dismissed, then the team batting second is entitled to the same number of overs.  eg Team A bats for 109 overs before their compulsory declaration at stumps, Team B is entitled to 109 overs on Day 2.

(f) Bowling restrictions

 there are no restrictions on the number of overs bowled by a spin bowler
 all other bowlers are limited to a maximum of 16 overs per day and six overs in any one spell.  At the completion of a spell, the bowler may not bowl again until the equivalent number of overs as the length of that spell are bowled from the same end.
 Variations in the event of interrupted play, end of a day’s play and inadvertently exceeding the number of overs permitted – consult NZ U17 Tournament Rules.

(g) If less than 50 overs are bowled on Day 1 then that game is abandoned and a one day game will be played on Day 2.

(h) There is no provision for a new ball.  The same ball shall be used for the duration of the innings unless the Umpire considers it unfit for play, in which case a suitable replacement may be used.

(i)  Wides

  as defined for 1st class cricket ie The ball is considered wide if the batsman is unable to hit it by means of a normal cricket stroke.

(j)  No balls
 Rules for above waist height and more than 2 bounces still apply
 Bowlers are limited to 2 fast short pitched balls above shoulder height per over.  Any additional such deliveries are no balls.
 

 
Cricket Scholarships

We want to help you achieve both your academic and sporting goals!

Northern Districts Cricket believes that academic and sporting goals go hand in hand in the personal development of top cricketers.  In addition, players need to prepare for life beyond their sporting careers.

Players intending to start tertiary education courses in 2007 should consider the following possibilities:

1. Degree courses at Waikato University. 

2. Courses at Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
 Note: Wintec offers certificate, diploma and degree courses in Sport and Exercise Science.

• Ask your Careers Advisor for information on courses offered by these institutions.

• We have places available in a special ‘Sports Academy’ programme at these Institutions.  Other sports are also involved.  The programme allows you to study for qualifications and allocates time for coaching in your specialist sport (ie Cricket).  ND provides the coaching. 

3. Scholarships are available for outstanding sportspeople to attend either Waikato Institute of Technology or Waikato University.  The scholarships apply to all courses and qualifications.

Are you interested in any of the above courses and/or scholarships?

If so please contact  Pat Malcon
  Cricket Operations Manager
  NDC
  

Note: To qualify for one of these scholarships you will need to be selected for a Northern Districts Age Group team or be a member of one of our High Performance Squads or be a member of your District Assn Men’s team.    Development Squads.