Match reports
- After each match please complete the results form and send to the
Divisional Rep, this needs to be done by the Wednesday following your
match. Failure to do so may result in loss of points.
Umpiring
- Each team must supply an appropriately qualified umpire (Premier Division; C award, Divisions 1 & 2; Beginners Award) to officiate at their designated matches as shown on the fixture list. Failure to do so will result in loss of deposit and the team will incur all the expenses of the rearranged match. The deposit must be repaid by the date stipulated by the League Chairperson to enable the team to continue playing in the league.
- Second and subsequent offences of failing to provide an umpire will result in loss of points. Persistent offenders may face suspension from the league.
- A team who is unable to fulfil their umpiring commitment must notify the relevant teams and umpires by 6pm on the eve of the match.
- Teams who do not have an appropriately qualified umpire registered to their team may use the pool umpires to fulfil their umpiring obligations. However, if no effort is made to attend courses or take umpiring tests then that team may face demotion to a lower division and/or lose points. Teams should enter the names of their registered umpires and qualifications on their team registration form.
- In the event of only one umpire being present the match will be postponed. The team captains should contact the League Chairperson as stipulated in 5.9.
- Umpires should wear clothes distinct from players and preferably white or cream in colour. Suitable shoes should also be worn (AENA Rule 3.1.5 (Sept, 1998)).
- Any comments or complaints about umpires or umpiring should be made to the Umpiring Secretary and will be dealt with on an individual basis.
- Each Team must provide expenses at the rate of £10 per match to their nominated Umpire.
- Each Team in the Premier Division must also provide an official scorer to accompany the umpire. There must be two scorers at each match.
Coaching
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