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If not covered then it falls under the Laws of Cricket. These items are available on this website under DVCA Rule Book.
Rules can change from year to year either under guidance from the Laws makers of the game (ICC etc) or from overarching bodies such as Cricket Australia or Cricket Victoria. Also the DVCA has a local association rule change process that all clubs can participate in. *************************************************************************** Quite often people ask for an explanation of the logic or rationale behind a rule and/or a decision made with respect to that rule, so here are some examples:
CASE STUDY/SCENARIO 1: Playing to the fixture Two junior teams were fixtured to play at 2-day game at a particular venue. For whatever reason both teams played Day 1 of the match at an alternative location. On discovery of the error the teams wanted to play Day 2 as a one-day match and forego any Day 1 outcomes by cancelling those scores etc.
Decision: The JEC ruled that the game be immediately declared a 'no result' and that no points would be awarded to either side. As the change to the fixture was not approved or sanctioned by the JEC then the holding of the match was deemed to be illegal. As for playing as a 1-day match the JEC ruled that as all other games in the division were being played as 2-day game then this was not consistent and could also be seen as a denial to one side of the opportunity to gain maximum results for the match and therefore adversely influence percentage/match ratios for the ladders. Both sides were invited to play Day 2 at the fixtured ground as a friendly only and received 0 points each for the fixtured match.
CASE STUDY/SCENARIO 2: Toss of the coin in Under 12 A rule change was proposed for season 06-07 that would mean no toss of the coin in Under 12 cricket matches (not finals).
Outcome: The rule change proposal was endorsed by the clubs as it was seen as more advantageous than the singular but customary purpose of deciding who was to bat and who bowls on Day 1. This change meant that coaches were being given the opportunity to prepare their players specifically for the week ahead (in 2-day games for example - on Day 1 if at home they were bowling; if away they were batting). Also it had been noted that many games were struggling to get started at 5.10pm on Fridays as parents of the away side battled their way through traffic to get to the ground in case they were fielding. The decision not to include finals was made as quite often the game is not played at what could be defined as a home ground.
CASE STUDY/SCENARIO 3: The end of a match Junior matches are played to time and hence the game does not necessarily end when the team batting second has passed the score set by an opponent or is dismissed in the attempt. However, team coaches/captains/managers can agree to finish a game at this point. Note that in one-day games where there is a maximum imposed of 24 overs, then that maximum cannot be exceeded by either side but if side 2 passes side 1 in the 20th over then it is entitled to receive the last 4 overs despite having won the game provided the overs can be bowled within the time permitted for the game.
Discussion: This interpretation of the rule to continue the game is in place (contrary to international rules where for example a one day game would end at the point of result) to enable the opportunity to maximise participation by all members of the team on the day. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Want to know more about a rule that affects Juniors... just ask jecdvca@asn.cricketvictoria.com.au
JUNIOR UMPIRES For enquiries about 2010-11 junior umpiring opportunities contact Danny Fitzpatrick (m) 0411 442 042
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*********************** Riverside women go 2-in-a-row! Congratulations to the Riverside Women’s team who wrapped up their 3 match Grand Final series 2-0, with 2 comfortable victories over Yarra Valley to secure back-to-back Premierships.
Riverside is the only DVCA club which supports a women’s side in the VWCA and the girls have enjoyed a very successful season with Kerry Johnson winning both the batting (393 @ 131) and bowling (28 @ 7.3) averages and Kathryn Ennor taking out the wicket keeping award with 39 dismissals (including 9 in the Grand Final games) (Kathryn Ennor is also well known as a DVCA junior umpire)
