VELDEN SIXES 2006

General Rules

 1)                  There will be 6 teams participating in the tournament. The 6 teams will be divided into 2 equal strength groups of 3 teams each - Groups A & B. The groups will be made in a fair manner by the tournament committee and shall be binding on all teams. 

2)                  The tournament will have 2 Phases:

    a) Qualifying Phase: Each team in each of the groups will play the other teams in their group once.

    b) Knock-Out Phase: 4 teams will qualify for this phase. The winners and runners-up of each of the 2 groups (based on the points and run rate) will qualify  

 3)                  Knock-Out Phase will comprise of Semi-Finals and Finals, 5/6 place game will be held. 

4)                  The games will be played under the normal rules of cricket . 

5)                  Each team will consist of six playing members, one Scorer and one substitute. 

6)                  The six-player team must be declared prior to the start of each game. 

7)                  Teams must be in attendance 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of their matches in order to complete the coin toss and be ready to take the field immediately after the finish of the current game.  

8)                  Teams not in attendance at the scheduled start of play will have one over deducted from their innings for each 5-minute delay. 

9)                  There will be ten (10) overs per side.  

10)      One player will be designated as the wicketkeeper for each game. The wicketkeeper may not bowl. Every other player is required to bowl.  

11)      Each game will consist of one inning each side, and played at six (6) balls  an over. 

12)       The coin toss for each game will occur before the start of a game. An official will  be assigned to supervise each coin toss. 

13)       The innings will conclude when either all the overs have been bowled or all six  Batsmen have been dismissed. 

14)              Each game is expected to last for approximately 90 minutes (45min/team

15)       NO Balls and WIDE Balls             

15.1)    Short-pitched balls above the shoulder height will be called no balls . The square leg umpire will call the no ball in the event of a ball passing over the ‘batsman's' shoulder height, when standing.

15.2)    Full Tosses above the waist will be called no balls

15.3)    A wide ball will be called if the ball passes down the leg-side without hitting the batsman. A wide ball on the offside will be called if it passes beyond 30-inches of the off-stump.

15.4)        Hitting a ‘wide' ball disqualifies it from being a Wide 

16)              Rules for Leg Byes and Byes shall apply. 

17)       In case of injury a substitute fielder will be allowed. If the injured  player did not bowl or complete his over, then the substitute will be allowed to either bowl or complete the over. Substitutes may only replace injured players during a game. The wicket keeper may not replace an injured player. 

18)              Points System - Win 3 points, Tie 2 points, No-Result 1 point

19)       If   teams are tied in the group standings, then the  winners will be determined as follows:

• Net Run-Rate
• Fewest wide balls bowled
• Toss of a coin

   Please refer to tourney specific rules for the max number of players that can be registered.      

CCV91SixASideRules   

The following Tournament rules will be applied to the VELDEN SIXES tournament in addition to the General Six-A-Side Rules    

1)                  Velden Cricket Club 91 is hosting the 2006 SIX-A-SIDE tournament.  

2)         The tournament dates are June 30^th to July 2^nd, 2006 

3)         The Six-A-Side tournament will adhere to the General Six-A-Side Rules             and the ICC Cricket Rules and regulations. Exceptions are indicated wherever needed. 

4)         Each team can consist of (register) up to ten (8) members. Any selected six (6) will play each game. 

5)         It is a seasoned ball tournament, and all players are expected to wear proper cricket attire. White and gray shades are recommended. Short trousers will not be allowed. 

6)         All games will be played at Velden Cricket Ground/ Latschach           

7)         The tournament will be completed in TWO days. Play will be continuous during each day (between 8am and 8pm).  

8)         NO  entry fee for the tournament. Vouchers for Drinks and snacks during games.            Dinner on Saturday evening.  

9)        Participating clubs are expected to submit the list of players for the team(s) well in advance, so that events for the day can be properly planned. 

10)              A Club can register only one team. 

11)       To the extent possible, all games will be umpired by   members of  AUCUS (Official Umpires of the Austrian Cricket Association). 

12)              Officials will be objective and impartial in rendering decisions. 

13)       Cricket Balls are supplied by CCV 91 balls (adequate playing condition). One ball can be used for multiple games, if in proper condition.

14)              In addition, the Organizers will have a pool of balls available. 

15)       The above rules will be adhered to at all times throughout the  tournament. All teams are expected to cooperate fully (adhering to the rules, respecting the umpires decision etc.) with the Organizers.  

16)       A referee other than the umpires will be assigned to oversee each game. It will be the duty of the referee to resolve any issue or dispute. His/Her decision is final (we do not expect to have any disputes)

17)       All teams are expected to be very familiar with the rules of the game and of this specific competition, as detailed in the this document    Please also refer to the General Rules of the tournament    

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