The aims of the association are as follows:
- To promote the game of cricket at schoolboy level
- To provide opportunities for the boys to play competitive cricket against other schools
- To provide opportunities for the boys to improve their skills
- To improve the boys knowledge of the Laws of the Game
- To improve the boys knowledge of the etiquette of the game
- To ensure that the game is enjoyed by all concerned
The code of conduct at school matches is as follows:
It is the captain's responsibility to ensure that his player's behaviour is within the spirit of cricket at all times. The spirit of the game involves respect for:
- Your opponents
- Your own captain and team
- The umpires and the role of the umpires
- The games traditional values
It is against the spirit of the game:
- To dispute an umpire's decisions, by word, gesture or action, either on or off the field of play.
- To seek to distract an opponent or umpire either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one's own side
- To use abusive language
- To appeal excessively when there is no chance of a batsman being out.
Umpiring and coaching
- It is expected that the captains of each side are taking the decisions for that side on the field of play. Whilst it is acceptable for the umpires to intervene in the interests of safety, the umpire should not give any help or advice to the players during a session of play. Any coaching should be done before the game or between innings.
- In the senior game, there should be no assistance given to captain whatsoever. In the junior league it is acceptable to give minor assistance to the captain. An example might be pointing out that he had too many fielders on the leg side. It would not be acceptable to set a field for him.
Match Rules
- Eligibility for junior games 2006/07 will be BORN ON OR AFTER 01/01/91
- Eligibility for senior games 2006/07 will be BORN ON OR AFTER 01/01/88
- All players carry either their HKSSF registration card or HKID card showing their date of birth.
- Junior games will be 20 overs per side with a maximum of 4 overs per bowler
- Senior games will be 25 overs per side with a maximum of 5 overs per bowler
- The points system is as follows:
- Winning team to receive 12 points
- Losing side only to receive bonus points as follows:
- Batting : 1 point for scoring 75 runs (seniors) or 50 runs (juniors) and then 1 point for every extra 25 runs (seniors) or 20 runs (juniors) up to a maximum of 3 bonus points.
- Bowling : 1 point for every 3 wickets taken. i.e. 3 – 5 wickets down, 1 point awarded; 6 – 8 wickets down, 2 points awarded; 9 or 10 wickets down 3 points awarded.
- In the case of scores being equal at the end of the match the game shall be called a tie, regardless of the number of wickets that have been taken by each side. Each side will receive 3 points and bonus points will be awarded to both sides according to the above.
- Once competitions reach the knockout stages, games finishing with level scores will be awarded to the side losing the fewer wickets. If it is still a tie, then the game will be awarded to the side, which scored more points in the league fixture between the two sides. If it is still a tie the match will be decided on the toss of a coin.
- In a rain-interrupted game the umpires must agree to a reduction in the number of overs to try and achieve a result. Any run target for the side batting second must be based on the overall average run rate per over scored by the side batting first. If the side batting second has not faced 15 overs the game is void and each side will receive 6 points as well as any bonus points that have already been gained. If a match is cancelled without a ball being bowled, each side will receive 6 points.
- Both teams must email all match results and details, to Tabarak Dar at dar@crick-kid.com within 2 days of completion of the fixture.
- There must be a teacher accompanying each side. In the event that the teacher does not know how to umpire, he/she must be prepared to stand at square leg at both ends and be able to make the decisions associated with the square leg umpire.
- The following points were added in line with the ICC Spirit of the Game in September 2003 and would apply to the 2006-07.
Square Leg Umpire
- Should decide and call as ‘No Ball':
- Any ball, which has not bounced and reaches the batsman above the height of his waist when he is standing normally.
- Any ball bounce above the height of the batsman's head (when he is standing normally), shell called no ball or “wide” ball, and either umpire can judge this.
Helmets
- All the teachers should encourage their players to wear helmets but it is not a compulsory requirement for the batsman or wicket keeper or close fielders to wear a helmet.
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