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1. The criteria below must be met by all teams wishing to compete at YPLN Division Four & Below
2. There are some circumstances where the League will allow a temporary dispensation. This will for example be where a club is carrying out planned alterations agreed with the League [example not exhaustive].
3. Teams in Division Four who have intentions of promotion to Division Three must ensure that they are fully aware of the criteria.
4. Clubs in any doubt should contact the League.
ADMINISTRATION
Due Diligence: Each club must have a constitution and keep proper records of accounts. These should be available for inspection by the League if they deem it necessary.
Insurance: All clubs must be fully insured to include full public liability.
Governing Body Affiliation: All clubs must be affiliated to the Yorkshire Cricket Board [England & Wales Cricket Board].
Play-cricket: Clubs are required to have a ‘play-cricket’ website. This must be kept up to date. All clubs must keep the details on play-cricket up to date at all times. This includes the ‘About Us’ section, and the club official’s database. The YPLN use play-cricket to contact clubs.
The Following Are Recommended At This Level:
ECB Clubmark Accreditation
The Following Are Optional At This Level:
Injury Surveillance.
GENERAL CONDUCT, SAFEGUARDING & EDI
General Conduct Regulations: Clubs must ensure that they are fully aware of the GCR.
Safeguarding; All clubs must be fully compliant with the latest ECB safeguarding legislation.
Club Safeguarding Officer: All clubs must have a fully compliant CSO.
EDI: All clubs must be fully compliant with the latest ECB equality, diversity, and inclusion legislation.
PLAYING STRENGTH & JUNIOR TEAMS
The Following Are Recommended At This Level:
Junior Cricket: The club has an active junior section and recommended there are a minimum of three teams playing hardball cricket in junior league cricket.
Girls Cricket: It is recommended that all clubs have a girls section.
The Following Are Optional At This Level:
Junior Cricket: The club has an active junior section and recommended there are a minimum of three teams playing hardball cricket in junior league cricket.
Girls Cricket: It is recommended that all clubs have a girls section.
Playing Strength: All member clubs must have, as a minimum, 1st and 2nd XI’s. Other XI’s can be in other leagues.
Dynamoes Cricket: It is recommended that Division One clubs take part in the ECB Dynamoes cricket scheme. This is not compulsory but highly recommended.
All Stars Cricket: It is recommended that Division One clubs take part in the ECB All Stars cricket scheme. This is not compulsory but highly recommended.
Junior Cricket: The club has an active junior section and recommended there are a minimum of three teams playing hardball cricket in junior league cricket.
Girls Cricket: It is recommended that all clubs have a girls section.
GENERAL FACILITIES
Facilities: must not be restricted by other events.
First Aid: A well-stocked first aid box must be available at all times for the treatment of minor injuries. A person qualified in First Aid should be available.
Scoreboard:
Clubs must have a dedicated scoreboard (electronic or manual).
Scorers must not be placed in a public area unless dispensation granted by the League.
Where applicable a a live DLS score must be displayed.
Changing Facilities
Separate secure dressing rooms must be provided for home & away teams. Changing rooms should be easily accessible from the playing area whilst preserving the privacy of the players. The changing rooms should have adequate security facilities to ensure the security of equipment and possessions.
Separate and secure accommodation must be provided for the umpires.
Toilet Facilities
Clubs must have hygienic toilet, washing and hand-drying facilities, adequately equipped (including mirrors) and serviced, must be available for both males and females.
All facilities must meet legal requirements and should take account of the needs of the disabled.
Sightscreens
Unless backgrounds are painted white, sightscreens must be of white in colour
Screens are to be provided at both ends unless explicit dispensation is given by the League Management Board. Not applicable where backgrounds are of white in colour.
The Following Are Recommended At This Level:
WiFi: It is highly recommended that Internet access is available for scorers from both teams.
The Following Are Optional At This Level:
Pavilion: The club must have a pavilion to which there is full access on all league and cup match days. This must be less than 50m away from the outfield boundary.
Ground Availability: Grounds should be owned, leased or subject to a long term agreement and be available on all dates when fixtures are scheduled.
Showers: It is optional that adequate clean and hygienic showers with relevant maintenance regime should be available and conveniently located to allow private access by players and umpires.
GROUND & PLAYING SURFACES
Playing Surfaces
The square should be well maintained and in good condition with the whole of it being cut within two days of the start of each match.
The pitch should be clearly distinguishable from the remainder of the square and shall be marked and rolled before play.
Stumps shall be pitched by the groundsman with holes adequately watered to allow easy resetting by the umpires.
The pitch shall be brushed and re-marked (and rolled if required) during the interval between innings.
Any holes or ruts on the square caused by previous matches must be levelled, filled and firmed before a subsequent match.
The outfield must be well maintained and adequately drained.
Ground Surrounds
The Following Are Recommended At This Level:
The surrounds should be maintained by regular cutting.
Fences and walls should be well maintained.
The entrance(s) to the ground should be clearly signed, showing the name of the club.
Seating for spectators should be in good condition.
Suitable measures should be taken to ensure that lost balls do not delay play.
An adequate supply of sawdust and cloths must be available to minimise lost playing time due to wet ground conditions.
The Following Are Recommended At This Level:
Wheeled covers or suitable sheeting..
A ‘water hog’ or other adequate type of water removing apparatus.
HOSPITALITY & VISITOR OFFERING
Hospitality
Teas and, if provided, lunches should be of a good standard.
Where applicable the kitchen must meet all legal health and safety requirements.
The Following Are Recommended At This Level:
Clubs should have a dedicated area for match teas. This can be part of the bar [clubs do not have to have a bar], as long as it is exclusive at the time of tea for players, scorers, and match officials.
It is recommended that there should be adequate spectator seating around the ground.
It is recommended that a seated area, ideally covered and sheltered, should be provided for the batting side to view the match.
Car Parking
Enough car parking for players and match officials must be available either within the ground or immediately adjacent to the ground.