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The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Cornwall Cricket League was held in the Council Chamber of the New County Hall, Truro on WEDNESDAY 15th JANUARY 2003 at 7.30pm.

Cornwall's ECB Premier League Clubs voted overwhelmingly, by 8 votes to 2, to reduce their league season by a third at the Jolly's Drinks Cornwall Cricket League's Annual General Meeting, held at Truro. Only champions Truro and neighbours Grampound Road preferred to stay with the present 27 game format, where each team played each other on three occasions.The forthcoming season will see just 18 games and despite fears voiced of a possible lack of cricket, with no re-arrangements, the majority of clubs were against re-introducing some form of additional cup competition.

Other changes agreed in the Premier League for 2003 were that matches will now be of 110 overs maximum instead of minimum, with the side batting first limited to 55 instead of 60 overs. Batting bonus points will be available over the entire length of both innings and points for a lower scoring draw will only be obtained if the side batting second scores more than 75% of its opponents total.

The general league rules remain very much unaltered. A proposal to allow more than one paid player per club was defeated. Also the rules regarding the playing of overseas players remain the same. The only overseas nationals that may apply to the League to play, must be living in the county and in possession of a work permit or a Working Holidaymaker's visa . They must also demonstrate that they are in either remunerative employment or of Independent means from sources not connected with cricket.

Also amongst the proposals that failed to gain enough support were the non rearrangement of all league games, a return to a bowler restriction of 16 overs per innings and 10 team divisions throughout the league. In County Division 1 suggestions to introduce a minimum over rate of 17 overs per hour and the introduction of fielding circles were also defeated. All league officers were re-elected unopposed.

AGENDA - Results of voting - scroll down

1 Apologies

2 Minutes of the 2002 AGM (circulated).

3 Matters Arising

4 Reports :-

(I) Secretary's Report

(ii) Treasurer's Report

(iii) Vinter Cup Secretary's Report

(iv) Hawkey Cup Secretary's Report

(v) Eastern Results Secretary's Report

(vi) Grounds Committee Report

5 Election of Officers 2003:- (2002 Officials in brackets - Nominations as per League Rule2a - 28 days written notice)

ALL 2002 OFFICERS RE-ELECTED UNOPPOSED

                                            Nominations

(a) President (R W Potts)           -

(b) Life Members                      W.W. Cock (by LMC)                         ELECTED

(c) Vice Presidents                     P Grant & R Rogers (by LMC)            ELECTED

(d) Chairman (J Vatcha)              -

(e) Vice Chairman (B Nicholls)     -

(f) Honorary Secretary (M Evans) -

(g) Honorary Asst. Secretary (K Goldsmith) -

(h) Honorary Treasurer (J Spry)        -

(i) Hon. Asst. Treasurer (P Moores)   -

(j) Results Secretary - Premier / County 1 (M Evans) -

(k) Results Secretary - West (M Evans)    -

(l) Results Secretary - East (N Banks)        -

(m) Registration Secretary - Premier / County 1 (M Evans) -

(n) Registration Secretary - West (M Evans)    -

(o) Registration Secretary - East (P Johns)         -

(p) Honorary Auditor (B Davey)               -

(q) Vinter Cup Secretary / Treasurer (M Evans)   -

(r) Hawkey Cup Secretary (M Cundy)                -

s) Management Committee Members(10)  

Seeking re-election :- AJ Barbary, B Chappell, P Lidgey, D Osborne,                       RE -ELECTED  

Seeking election :- D Codd, K Davis, A Kent, J Nance (co-opted members in 2002)  ELECTED

Not Seeking re-election :- C. Goninan

Nominations :- none (2 vacancies exist)

(u) Grounds Committee B Nicholls (Chairman), N Banks, B Chappell, J Foot, P George, J Hurrell, B Johns, C Polkinghorne, B Riddle, R Scaife, E Wakeley                       RE -ELECTED

6 Alterations and Amendments to Rules - Voting - Clubs with 2 or more teams - 2 votes Clubs with 1 team - 1 vote

Proposals 1 to 11 to be voted on by all clubs

(1) Rule 2 c Amend third sentence to read:        CARRIED

Only those proposals that receive 40% etc etc ……..                  

LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

(2) Rule 4 a (i) Add:                FAILED

All divisions of the league shall be re-organised so as to comprise a maximum of 10 teams in each from the commencement of the 2004 season

ST JUST CRICKET CLUB

(3) New Rule 4 a ii Create new rule:           CARRIED

In Divisions containing 8 or less teams then the teams in that division shall play each other 3 times during the season

CHACEWATER CRICKET CLUB

(4) Rule 4 b After first sentence add:       FAILED

Matches in Divisions 6 and below only to begin on the second Saturday in May and end on the third Sunday in August. The remaining matches to be played on arranged Sundays during the above season.

ST JUST CRICKET CLUB

(5) Rule 4 g Delete and replace with :     FAILED

There shall be no rearrangement of fixtures due to bad weather or playing conditions. If a match is unable to be started due to bad weather or playing conditions, the match will be abandoned. Each side will receive 6 points as per rule 4 c

ST IVES CRICKET CLUB / ST JUST CRICKET CLUB

(6) Rule 4 q Amend to read:      FAILED

No bowler shall bowl more than 16 overs. (e.g. 33% in a reduced overs match) .

GORRAN CRICKET CLUB / LEEDSTOWN CRICKET CLUB

(7) New Rule 4 u Create New Rule: FAILED

During the recognised tea-interval between innings the home team will provide a traditional cricket tea, prepared and served taking into account District Council hygiene regulations

ST. AUSTELL CRICKET CLUB

(8) Rule 5 Amend: FAILED

Re-instatement of overseas player(s) with no nationality clause.

PAUL CRICKET CLUB

N.B. The LMC interpret this proposal to mean a return to the "Qualification & Registration Rule 5" of the 2001 season. Clubs are therefore urged to re-aquaint themselves with the provisions of this rule as this is what they will be voting for or against.

(9) Rule 5 a viii Amend to read: after "work" delete "etc" and insert "         CARRIED

or uncapped members of a County ground staff" when returning etc.etc.

Rule 5 a xii Delete

LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

(10) Rule 5 a x Amend to read:                           CARRIED

Plays no part in any other Saturday League Competition without obtaining approval from the LMC

LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

(11) Rule 5 a xiii Delete Rule 5 c Delete FAILED

(i.e. No restrictions on paid players)

LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Proposals 12 to 14 to be voted on by County 1 clubs 2003 only

(12) New Rule 4 b i Create new rule: FAILED 6-4

All matches in County Division 1 will start at 2pm to the 2nd Saturday in August after which matches will start at 1-30pm.

ST AUSTELL CRICKET CLUB

(13) New Rule 4 c iv Create new rule: FAILED no seconder

Over Rates: In all Innings of 40 or more overs duration in County Division 1, an Average Over Rate of 17 overs of actual playing time must be achieved. Part overs shall be deemed to have been completed. In circumstances which cause loss of playing time and which are beyond the control of the bowling side, such as injury, adverse weather or light, time wasting by the batting side etc., the umpires shall make due allowance of time and note same on the report sheet. Any bowling side falling to achieve the required over rate shall lose one point for every one over or part thereof per hour by which they fall short of the requirement. Any such penalty shall be applied by the Results Secretary, If necessary, after consultation with the umpires

CORNWALL CRICKET UMPIRES & SCORERS ASSOCIATION

(14) New Rule 4 Create new rule: FAILED 7-5

Fielding restrictions to apply to County Division 1 only ( a ) Two semi -circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi-circles shall have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi-circles shall be 30 yards. The ends of each semi-circle shall be joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of the pitch. The field restriction area should be marked by continuous painted white lines of "dots" at five- yard intervals, each "dot" to be covered by a white plastic or rubber ( but not metal ) disc measuring seven inches in diameter. ( b ) At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than five fieldsman on the leg side. ( c ) For the first 15 overs only two fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery. ( d ) For the remaining overs, four fieldsmen plus the bowler and the wicket-keeper must be inside the field restriction at the instant of delivery. ( e ) In circumstances where the number of overs is reduced ( see rule1(g), the number of overs in regard to the restrictions in 1( c ) and 1 ( d ) above shall be reduces proportionately in a ratio of 25% in accordance with the table below. Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re the number of overs. 17-20 5   21-24 6    25-28 7     29-32 8    33-39 9    37-40 10    41-44 11     45-48 12 ( f ) In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restriction, the square leg umpire shall call and signal "No-Ball".

PAUL CRICKET CLUB

Proposals 15 to 25 to be voted on by Premier League Clubs 2003 only

(15) Rule 13 Amend first paragraph to read:          CARRIED 8-2

The League to comprise of 10 teams playing each other on two occasions (home & away) during the season to give a 18 game season. Matches to be played on Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays

ST JUST CRICKET CLUB

(16) Create New Rules FAILED

District Cricket competition to formed played on a round robin basis, home or away. Format 50 overs - World Cup Rules.

ST JUST CRICKET CLUB / GRAMPOUND ROAD CRICKET CLUB

(17) If proposal number 15 (above) is passed, and consequently the Premier League season is limited to 18 matches, would the clubs involved wish for the LMC to organise a separate Sunday competition. e.g. Under 25's, District, Limited Overs etc? FAILED

LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

(18) Rule 13 1 a ii Amend to read:- FAILED no seconder

Start time - April 1.00p.m. Average of 17 overs per hour to be bowled. The last hour shall be called at 6.25p.m.( 6.35p.m. if a separate interval between innings is necessary) or when 90 overs of the match have been bowled, whichever is the later. Start time - May and August to the 17th 1.15p.m. Average of 17 overs per hour to be bowled. The last hour shall be called at 6.40p.m.( 6.50p.m. if a separate interval between innings is necessary) or when 90 overs of the match have been bowled, whichever is the later. Start time - June & July 1.30p.m Average of 17 overs per hour to be bowled. The last hour shall be called at 6.55p.m.( 7.05p.m. if a separate interval between innings is necessary) or when 90 overs of the match have been bowled, whichever is the later. Start time - After the 17th of August 1.00p.m.

ST. JUST CRICKET CLUB

(19) Rule 13 1 a i Amend to read:            CARRIED

Each match will consist of 110 overs maximum The side batting first may bat for no more than 55 overs. The side batting second may use the balance of the overs available after the completion of the first innings.

Rules 13 1 a ii & 1 e Delete (last hour rules)

GRAMPOUND ROAD CRICKET CLUB

(20) If Proposal number 19 (above) is passed delete Rule 13 2 i (last sentence)       CARRIED

No batting points shall be awarded for additional runs after the 50th over of either innings. (i.e. batting bonus points to be available over the entire innings for both teams)

LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

(21) Rule 13 1 d Amend to read: FAILED

Tea Interval 25 minutes maximum - to be taken between innings. (Timings amended according to outcome of Proposal 17)

ST. JUST CRICKET CLUB

(22) New Rule 13 1 i Create New Rule FAILED

Fielding restrictions ( a ) Two semi -circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi-circles shall have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch.The radius of each of the semi-circles shall be 30 yards. The ends of each semi-circle shall be joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of the pitch. The field restriction area should be marked by continuous painted white lines of "dots" at five- yard intervals, each "dot" to be covered by a white plastic or rubber ( but not metal ) disc measuring seven inches in diameter. ( b ) At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than five fieldsman on the leg side. ( c ) For the first 15 overs only two fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery. ( d ) For the remaining overs, four fieldsmen plus the bowler and the wicket-keeper must be inside the field restriction at the instant of delivery. ( e ) In circumstances where the number of overs is reduced ( see rule1(g), the number of overs in regard to the restrictions in 1( c ) and 1 ( d )above shall be reduces proportionately in a ratio of 25% in accordance with the table below. Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re the number of overs. 17-20 5 21-24 6 25-28 7 29-32 8 33-39 9 37-40 10 41-44 11 45-48 12 49-52 13 53-56 14 57 15 ( f ) In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restriction, the square leg umpire shall call and signal "No-Ball".

ST JUST & GRAMPOUND ROAD CRICKET CLUBS.

(23) Rule 13 2 Amend to read:               CARRIED 6-4

2 points for a draw with the lower score only when the side batting second scores more than 75% of their opponents total.

ST JUST CRICKET CLUB

(24) Rule 13 2 Amend to read                   VOID AS Proposal 23 was carried

8 points for a draw with the higher score and 1 point for a draw with the lower score

GRAMPOUND ROAD CRICKET CLUB

(25) Rule 13 2 Amend to read:- FAILED

Bonus points (1) Batting A batting point shall be scored for the first 40 runs and one point for each subsequent 40 runs up to a total of 200 ( i.e. a maximum of five points) etc etc

ST JUST CRICKET CLUB

7 Cricket Development Officer - T Marrion (including play-cricket.com presentation)

8 Venues - County Finals, Vinter Cup Final

9 Any Other Business - None

10 Presentations

Bradley Trophy- St Buryan highest Premier batting average

Littlejohns Trophy- Truro Lowest Premier Bowling Average

Sporting Trophy -   Duncan Evans Penzance Highest Bat Average Div 4 West & below

Beecher Williams Trophy - Chris Long Lowest Bowl Average Div 4 West & below

Clive Osborne Trophy - Young East Section bowler Duncan Fraser St Austell

NOTICES

Umpires Fees For the 2003 season the expenses of official umpires will be increased to £18 per umpire per match.

Important Winter Diary Dates

Fri 31st January 2003 Closing date for cricket ball orders from the League

Fri 14th February 2003 Closing date for alterations to the club directory in the 2003 yearbook.

Fri 14th February 2003 Closing date for fixture alterations to be included in the 2003 yearbook.

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