Carter Competitions Finals Dates

CARTER COMPETITIONS FINALS DATES 2015

In the event of any ground becoming unavailable the Carter Committee will have sole discretion over an alternative venue.

If two finals are played on the same day the Carter Committee will be represented at both matches.

10. MATCH REGULATIONS

10.1    All matches shall be played on the Appointed dates unless inclement weather prevents or interrupts play such that if the relevant requirements of Rules 8.3 cannot be applied the match shall be replayed on the Sunday immediately following that of the abandoned match with the exception of the Final which shall be played on the Reserve date agreed at the AGM.

10.2    No consideration other than inclement weather will be accepted as an excuse for the abandonment of a match.

10.3    When inclement weather causes the abandonment of a match on its appointed playing date it progress shall be resolved as follows:-

(a)    In the event of one third or more of the allocated overs in the second innings of a match having been bowled the result shall be decided by comparing the run rate per over of the side batting first with the run rate of the side batting second at the time the match was abandoned. The run rate to be taken from the last completed over. The side with the higher run rate shall be the winner.

(b)    In the event of less than one third or more of the allocated overs in the second innings having been bowled the match shall be replayed in accordance with Rules 9.1.

10.4    When inclement weather delays the start or interrupts the hours of play available for the match on its appointed day its progress if Rule 9 (3a) cannot be applied may, with both captain agreement in consultation with the umpires, be resolved as follows:

1. a) The playing of a restricted overs match whereby they will agree the number of six ball overs to be bowled and received (Rules 11&12 apply).
2. b) Abandonment with the match replayed in accordance with Rule 10.1

10.5    In the event of inclement weather resulting in the abandonment of a re-arranged match, when on side has completed its innings and its opponents have batted one third or more allocated overs the result shall be decided by the comparison of the run rate as set down in Rules 9.3(a). The side with the faster run rate shall be the winner.

10.6    When inclement weather delays the start or interrupts the hours of play available for the re-arranged match the captains of the opposing sides shall, if Rule 9.5 cannot be applied, agree to one of the following courses of action for its determination:-

1. a) Play a restricted overs match whereby they will agree the number of overs to be bowled and received (Rules 11& 12 apply).
2. b) Replayed at the discretion and in accordance with the directives of the Organising Committee
3. c) Other than for the Final play a mid-week limited (20 overs per innings) match (Rule 10 shall apply).
4. d) Other than for the Final play a ‘bowl out’.
5. e) Other than for the Final spin a coin.

10.7    In the event of the Final being unable to be determined under the above provisions a 20 over each side match will be played to which Rules 10 & 11 shall apply with the venue, date and start time decided by the Executive Committee after taking due account of all the relevant factors.

All rules and regulations can be found on the Bob Carter website.