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1. RULES

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These Rules shall be known as the SCA League Rules 2011 of the Singapore Cricket Association (SCA) and shall be applicable to SCA League 2011. 2. SCA LEAGUE STRUCTURE The SCA league 2011 will be played in two categories namely SCA Griffin Kinetic League & SCA Corporate/ Institutional League. 2.1 SCA Griffin Kinetic League (also known as the Clubs League): SCA Griffin Kinetic League will be played over six divisions. Division 1 teams shall play two rounds of 50 overs in SCA Griffin Kinetic League on home and away basis and one round of Twenty20 matches as a separate tournament. Division 2 teams shall play one round of 40 over matches while divisions 3, 4 & 5 teams shall play one round of 30 overs matches against each team within the division in the SCA Griffin Kinetic League. Division 6 teams shall play two rounds of 30 overs matches in SCA Griffin Kinetic League on home and away basis. SCA Corporate & Institutional League (also known as Corporate League:

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SCA Corporate / Institutional League will be played over two divisions. SCA Corporate / Institutional League shall play one round of 30 overs matches against each team in its division. 3. PLAYER QUALIFICATION 3.1 Qualification: No player shall be permitted to play for any team in the SCA League unless he is a registered member of the representing club / employee of corporate / employee or student of Institution and is registered member of SCA and having a valid resident status in the country (Citizen, Permanent Resident, Dependent Pass, Student Pass, Special Pass or Work Permit). Exemption: Teams playing foreign pass holders as foreign players must register as members of SCA and declare them as foreign player.

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GRIFFIN KINETIC LEAGUE PLAYER REGISTRATION 4.1 Player Registration: No player shall play in any match unless he has been registered with SCA at least 24 hours before the match he intends to play. Registration is to be conducted in accordance with SCAs guidelines in the manner stipulated by SCA from time to time. As at the time of publication of these Rules, registration is required to be done via SCAs website. Player Registration: Clubs must register a minimum number of players for each team they enter in the Clubs League. If the Club has only one team participating in the Clubs League, a minimum of 15 players must be registered. In the case of Clubs

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having 2 or more teams in the Clubs league, other than the team in the lowest most division which is required to register a minimum of 15 players, all the other teams will require to register a minimum of 11 players. For example, a club entering 4 teams will need to register a minimum of 48 players (11 players in each of the 3 team in the higher divisions & 15 players for the 4th team), and a club entering 2 teams a minimum of 26 players (11 players in the 1st team and 15 players in their 2nd team) etc. As for the new clubs joining the Clubs League for the 2011 season, each team must have a minimum of 20 players registered. Clubs are free to register more than the minimum prescribed players for each team. 4.3 Minimum Matches: Each registered player in the Clubs League is required to play a minimum of 5 matches for the team the player is registered with. The only exception is where a Club has 2 or more teams in the Clubs League. In such a case, the players in the team which is in the lowest division (which is required under Rule 4.2 to have a minimum of 15 registered players) are each not required to play any minimum number of matches. (Example: A club having 3 teams in the Clubs League, one in each division is required to register a minimum of 11 players for each team and the top 2 division team registered players must play a minimum of 5 matches. It is NOT mandatory for the 3rd team (which is in a division which is lower than the other two teams) to play any minimum number of matches). Note that Rule 4.3 shall not apply to players registered in any team which go beyond the minimum number prescribed under Rule 4.2. Flexibility in playing for a higher division team: All players will be allowed to play for a higher division team within the club provided always that they comply with Rule 4.3. No player registered in a higher division team of a club shall be allowed to play in the lower division team within the same club or for any other club subject to the provisions contained in these Rules. Foreign Players: Maximum of 3 foreign players will be allowed to register and play in any given match in the Clubs League. Foreign players will be allowed to play in Division 1 & 2 of the Clubs League only. A club having one team in Division 1 and 1 team in Division 2 is allowed to register and play foreign players only for the higher division team (i.e. Division 1). A club who has a team in Division 2 and lower division or may not have any lower division team is allowed to register and play foreign players in its highest division team (i.e. Division 2). All registered foreign players must play minimum of 5 matches in Clubs League. Clubs fielding 2 teams in same division: If a club fields two teams in the same division, the club shall nominate one of the teams as the Deemed Higher Division team ("Team A") and the other team as the Deemed Lower Division team ("Team B") for the purposes of these Rules. A player registered with Team A shall not play for Team B in the league matches. However a player registered with Team B will be allowed to play for Team A in accordance with Rule 4.4. De-registration of Players: Any club may apply to the Tournament Committee (TC) through SCA in writing for its consideration, to de-register a player to a lower division team within the club from a higher division team, stating the reasons for such

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a request. A request for de-registration of a player can be made only after the player concerned has played the prescribed minimum number of matches, unless the TC sees compelling reason to waive the requirement under Rule 4.3. In all such cases of de-registration, the club needs to replace such a de-registered player with another player immediately to comply with Rule 4.2. The player so de-registered and replaced with new player will be eligible to play for the new team he is registered for, once the club receives the TC approval. 4.8 Player transfer between clubs: No player shall be permitted to play for more than one Club during the course of the league, unless permission has been obtained (in writing) from the TC regardless of the number of matches that the team he represents has played. The player so de-registered would be eligible to join a new club, provided that the player has obtained his release from the previous club stating that he is free from indebtedness and subject to TC approval having been obtained. The player concerned shall of course have to comply with Rule 4.1 before playing for the new club. Exemption: All National Service men who are currently serving or likely to serve in a period of 1 year and those who have served (NS or Uniform group) are allowed to play for a national service club (Example: Singapore Police, Singapore Army etc) as well as any other one team in the SCA League. 5. SCA CORPORATE / INSTITUTIONAL LEAGUE PLAYER REGISTRATION 5.1 Player Registration: No player shall play in any match in the Corporate League unless he has been registered with SCA at least 24 hours before the match he intends to play. Registration is to be conducted in accordance with SCAs guidelines in the manner stipulated by SCA from time to time. As at the time of publication of these Rules, registration is required to be done via SCAs website. Player Registration: Teams must register a minimum of 11 players for each team they enter. As for the new teams joining the Corporate League for the 2011 season, each team must have a minimum of 20 players registered. Teams are free to register more than the minimum prescribed number of players. Player Registration: No players shall be allowed to play in the Corporate League unless he is an employee or trainee of that organization subject to the exemptions below. There is no requirement for players to play a minimum number of matches. All players of a corporate team who are employees or trainees of the corporate will be permitted to also play for any one team in the SCA Griffin Kinetic League. Exemption 1: If a corporate team wishes to play a player who is not an employee or a trainee of the organization; these players will not be eligible to play for any other team in SCA Griffin Kinetic League or the Corporate League subject to Exemption 2 below. Exemption 2: A Division 1 Corporate League team may nominate up to a maximum of 2 players in their team who are not employees or trainees of the corporate and these players will be permitted to play for a team in any division of

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the SCA Griffin Kinetic League. A Division 2 Corporate League team may nominate up to a maximum of 2 players in their team who are not employees or trainees of the corporate and these players will be permitted to play in any division of the Clubs League except Division 1 of the SCA Griffin Kinetic League. Other than the two aforesaid nominated players who are not employees or trainees of the corporate, no other non employee or trainees in the corporate team shall be permitted to play in the SCA Griffin Kinetic League. 5.4 Foreign Players: No foreign players will be allowed to play in the Corporate League unless he is an employee of the company in Singapore or elsewhere. Player transfer between teams in the Corporate League: No player shall be permitted to play for more than one team during the course of the Corporate League, unless permission has been obtained (in writing) from the TC regardless of the number of matches that the team he represented has played. The player so deregistered would be eligible to play for the new team, provided that the player has obtained a release from his former team that he is free from indebtedness and the TCs approval.

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SCA LEAGUE PLAYER REGISTRATION 6.1 Where a team plays a non-registered player in the SCA League, the match will be awarded to the opposition with full points. Only registered players are allowed to play in the SCA League

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SCA GRIFFIN KINETIC LEAGUE PROMOTION / RELEGATION The Promotion / Relegation will be done on the basis on play off matches as described below. For Division 1: The top team from Division 2 shall play against the bottom team of Division 1 and the winner shall obtain a position in Division 1 and loser will be placed in Division 2. Note: In the event the winner of the respective division does not wish to get promoted. The Runner up of the respective division shall be given a chance and if still not interested then there shall not be any promotion or relegation applicable to that division. For Division 2,3,4,5 & 6: The winner of each division will be promoted to higher Division and the bottom team of respective division shall be demoted to one level down lower division. Note: In the event the winner of the respective division does not wish to get promoted. The Runner up of the respective division shall be given a chance and if still not interested then there shall not be any promotion or relegation applicable to that division.

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If a club is unable to ensure that any of its registered players, institutional players, and foreign players plays the minimum number of games required under the Rules, the club will be docked 1 point for each such player for each game that he falls short. This will be done at the end of the regular season and the penalty points shall be deducted BEFORE the final standings are decided. If a club is unable to ensure that any of its registered players play the minimum number of games required under this section, the Tournament Committee may, in addition to the docking of points as set out in Rule 8.1, levy a fine of up to S$500 for every such player who does not meet this minimum requirement. Clubs can apply to the TC for waiver of this clause and penalty quoting specific circumstances (e.g. those players on NS duty, those relocated overseas, those with serious injuries, etc). In all such cases, the appeal to the TC must be made within one week after the players unavailability is known and in any case before the end of the season, attaching such documentation as may be needed to prove the case. If the player so unavailable is one of the registered players falling within the minimum numbers required for registration under the Rules, the club must immediately substitute the unavailable player with another player The SCA will conduct a check at the end of the season and levy the fine on defaulting clubs, which will need to be paid before they are allowed to play in the next season. For the purpose of this section, the minimum quota has to be met between the original player and his registered replacement (which means that if the original player has played 2 games and the replacement 1/2/3 more (as the case may be), it will be deemed to be sufficient for the minimum games required to be played by a registered player. TC approval is not needed to allow a newly registered player to play for the club, only for the substitution of an existing registered player. This means that if the newly registered player plays any games before the final TC approval is received, these will count towards the minimum quota as well.

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SCA LEAGUE FIXTURES a. b. All games will be played in accordance with the fixtures published by SCA. Fixtures Change Request: Unless otherwise approved by the TC, no postponement of any match shall be allowed. The dates and venues of each match shall be arranged by the fixtures secretary and NO CHANGE in any date, timing or venue for any match shall be permitted, except as follows: All applications for a postponement shall be made in writing to the TC four (4) weeks before the scheduled date and will be considered by the TC at their sole discretion whose decision shall be final and not appealable.

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EXPLANATORY NOTE: Some of the reasons that the TC may consider will be: i. ii. iii. International fixtures; Acquiring of the grounds by Government Authorities; or Such other reasons, as the TC deems appropriate.

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The SCA bears no responsibility for non-receipt or non-action of their change requests. It is the responsibility of teams to follow up on their requests for any fixture changes. If the teams do not hear anything from the TC, then the original fixtures will stand. If a team is unable to play a game on a given date/venue, the game shall be considered as forfeited by that team.

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DETERMINATION OF POSITION

In the league competition, the team which has the highest aggregate number of points gained at the end of the season shall be the winner. In the event of two (or more) teams having the same number of points, the higher position will be determined by: a. b. c. d. 11. The team with higher number of wins or if still equal, The team with higher number of wins in their head to head encounters or if still equal, The team with most number of points in their head to head encounters or if still equal, The team with better net run rate.

UMPIRES

In all competition matches, umpires will be provided by the Umpires panel. As far as possible efforts would be made to provide two umpires for each match and they would be from the SCAs listed Umpires. On a particular day if an SCA nominated umpire does not turn up for any reason, the batting side will provide the umpire(s) and the match will have to go on. The Captain of the Home team should report on the score sheet if an umpire fails to turn-up for a match for SCA to take appropriate action. 12. SCORERS a. It will be mandatory for every team participating in the SCA league to provide a scorer for each of their home and away matches. Failure to provide a scorer will result in paying a fine of S$50 by the team not providing the scorer. Under special circumstances, a grace period of not more than 45 minutes from the start of play will be allowed for a player taking part in the game for either of the teams, to act as scorer until the arrival of the official scorer.

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REPORTING MATCHES

The home team shall be responsible for reporting to the Association the detailed results of each match. Home teams are required to submit report online through member login at the SCA Web

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portal within 24 hours after completion of the match. Failure to comply with this rule may render the offending team liable to disciplinary action by the TC. 14. DISPUTES & DISCIPLINE a. Any complaints arising out of a Match shall be reported in writing to the General Manager of the SCA within 48 hours of such occurrence. Such complaints must be accompanied with all the necessary information as well as a fee of $100, which will be refunded only if the protest is successful or if unsuccessful, if the TC deems it appropriate. All complaints and disputes shall be heard by the TC.

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APPEALS

Any team dissatisfied with the decision of the TC on any matter (other than a Fixtures Change Request) shall have the right to appeal to the Appeals Committee of the SCA (within 72 hours of receiving the result of the matter), stating their grounds for appeal (as well as providing the necessary documentary evidence) together with a fee of $250, which together with the $100 (if applicable), will be refunded if the appeal is successful. The appeal shall be in writing and deemed properly made only when accompanied by payment of $250 in cash or by way of cheque. 16. PARTICIPATING TEAMS RESPONSIBILITY AS HOME TEAM

All clubs participating in the SCA organized tournament(s) shall ensure that, in respect of its home games, it provides all reasonable access to its facilities to enable all players from the opposition teams to play the SCA organized tournament (whether the league, knockout or otherwise) on its ground. Any failure by any club on this count will result in the forfeiture of the game by such club. 17. CLUB TEAMS IN SAME DIVISION

All clubs are entitled for maximum of only two teams in each division in the SCA League 2012. 18. GUIDELINES FOR OFFENCES

The schedule of offences contained and the guidelines are intended as an illustrative guide. These guidelines should not be read as an exhaustive list of offences or prohibited conduct. LEVEL 1 The penalty for a Level 1 Offence shall be an official reprimand and/or a suspension for one match or a fine of $50, which must be paid before the players/clubs next match. OFFENCES
1.1 Abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings.

GUIDELINES
Includes actions outside the course of normal cricket actions such as hitting or kicking the wickets and actions which intentionally or negligently result in damage to the advertising boards, boundary fences, dressing room doors, mirrors, windows and other

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fixtures and fittings. 1.2 Showing dissent at an umpire's decision.

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Inc ludes exces sive, obvious disappointment with an umpire's decision, an obvious delay in resuming play or leaving the wicket, shaking the head, pointing or looking at the fielder arguing or entering into a prolonged discussion with the umpire about his decision. This includes swearing and obscene gestures which are not directed at another person such as swearing In frustration at one's own poor play or fortune. This offence is not intended to penalise trivial behaviour. The extent to which such behaviour is likely to give offence shall be taken into account when assessing the seriousness of the breach.

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Using language that is obscene, offensive or insulting and/or the making of an obscene gesture.

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Excessive appealing

Excessive shall mean repeated appealing when the bowler/fielder knows the batsman is not out with the intention of placing the umpire under pressure. It is not intended to prevent loud or enthusiastic appealing. However, the practice of celebrating a dismissal before the decision has been given may also constitute excessive appealing.

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Pointing or gesturing towards the pavilion in an aggressive manner by a bowler or other member of the fielding side upon the dismissal of a batsman. Public criticism of, or inappropriate comment on a match related incident or match official.

Self explanatory

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Without limitation, players and team officials will breach this rule if they publicly criticise the match officials or denigrate a player or team against which they have played in relation to incidents which occurred in a match. When assessing the seriousness of the breach, the context within which the comments have been made and the gravity of the offending comments must be taken into account.

Any repeat of the same Level 1 offence within 2 months of such offence will for the purposes of penalty only be regarded as a Level 2 offence.

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The Penalty for a Level 2 Offence shall be a suspension for two matches and/or a fine of $100, which must be paid before the players/clubs next match. OFFENCES
2.1 Showing serious dissent at an umpire's decision.

GUIDELINES
Dissent, including the examples given in 1.2 above will be classified as serious when the conduct contains an element of anger or abuse which is directed at the umpire or the umpire's decision or where there is excessive delay in resuming play or leaving the wicket. Without limitation, players and team officials will breach this rule if they publicly criticise the match officials or denigrate a player or team against which they have played in relation to incidents which occurred in a match. When assessing the seriousness of the breach, the context within which the comments have been made and the gravity of the offending comments must be taken into account. Without limitation, players will breach this regulation if they deliberately walk or run into or shoulder another player.

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Serious public criticism of, o r inappropriate comment on a match related incident or match official.

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Inappropriate and deliberate physical contact between Players in the course of play. Charging or advancing towards the umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing. Deliberate and malicious distraction or obstruction on the field of play. Throwing the ball at or near a Player, umpire or Official in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner. Using language that is obscene, offensive or of a seriously insulting nature, to another Player, umpire, Team Official or spectator. (It is acknowledged that there will be verbal exchanges between players in the course of play. Rather

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Self explanatory

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Self explanatory

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This regulation will not prohibit a fielder or bowler from returning the ball to the stumps in the normal fashion.

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This is any language or gesture which is directed at another person or persons. In exercising his judgement as to whether the behaviour has fallen below an acceptable standard, the umpire seeking to lay a charge shall be required to take into account the context of the particular situation and whether the words or gesture are likely to:

be regarded as obscene; or

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than seeking to eliminate these exchanges entirely, umpires will look to lay charges when this falls below an acceptable standard. In this instance, a language will be interpreted to include gestures). 2.8 Changing the condition of the ball in breach of Law 42.3

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give offence; or Insult another person. This offence is not intended to penalize trivial behaviour. The extent to which such behaviour is likely to give offence shall be taken into account when assessing the seriousness of the breach.

Deliberately throwing the ball into ground for the purpose of roughening it up and the application of moisture to the ball save for perspiration and saliva shall not be permitted.

Any repeat of the same Level 2 offence within 2 months of such offence will for the purposes of penalty only be regarded as a Level 3 offence. LEVEL THREE The Penalty for a Level 3 Offence shall be a suspension between 3 to 5 matches and/or a fine of $250, which must be paid before the players/clubs next match. OFFENCES
3.1 Intimidation of an umpire or Referee whether by language or conduct. Threat of assault on another Player, Team Official or spectator Using any language or gestures that offends, insults, humiliates, intimidate threatens, disparages or vilifies another person on the basis of that person's race, religion, gender, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin.

GUIDELINES
Includes appealing in an aggressive or threatening manner

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Self Explanatory

3.3

In assessing the seriousness of a breach the degree to which the behaviour was likely to give offence (to the ordinary person) and whether it was directed specifically towards any person or persons shall be taken into account.

Any repeat of the same Level 3 offence within 2 months of such offence will for the purposes of penalty only be regarded as a Level 4 offence.

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LEVEL FOUR The Penalty for a Level 4 Offence shall be a suspension between 6 to 8 matches and/or a fine of $500, which must be paid before the players/clubs next match. OFFENCES
4.1 4.2 Threat of assault on an umpire. Physical assault of another Player, umpire, Official or spectator Any act of violence on the field of play Using any language or gestures that seriously offends, insults, humiliates, intimidates, threatens, disparages or vilifies another person on the basis of that person's race, religion, gender, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin. See comments under 3.3 above in relation to the seriousness of the breach. Self Explanatory Self Explanatory

GUIDELINES

4.3 4.4

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Conduct Contrary to the Spirit of the Game.

This is meant as a general catch-all clause. Conduct which will be prohibited under the clause includes using an illegal bat or illegal wicket keeping gloves, time wasting, cheating during play (includes deliberate attempts to mislead the umpire), and any conduct which is considered 'unfair play' under Law 42. This is another catch all clause and is intended to include serious or repeated criminal conduct, public acts of misconduct, unruly public behaviour and which is detrimental to the interests of the game. In this respect any comment which denigrates another member country or another player, official, umpire or referee shall be prohibited under this regulation.

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Conduct unbecoming their status or which brings the game into disrepute.

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