Starting on Friday 30th January at 12 noon, an automated notification will appear in each club's Play-Cricket Action Centre. 

Accepting the T&Cs requires just three clicks. A step-by-step walkthrough will guide the user through the new ‘Affiliation’ tab. 

Who Should Act: Clubs will be asked that this task is completed by someone in within the club with the suitable authority (e.g., Chair, Secretary). 

Clubs must complete this step by the compliance deadline of 31 March 2026. Your Recreational Cricket Board(s) (RCB) will be in touch with clubs directly regarding this process. They manage the affiliation list and will provide any specific county-level guidance. 

The club has an active junior section and recommended there are a minimum of three teams playing hardball cricket in junior league cricket. 

Teams wishing to be promoted to the Championship must have three junior [this can include girls] teams playing hardball cricket in an ECB recognised junior league in 2026. 

These teams can be at any Age Group from and including U9 up to U18 level and must enter a formal league competition recognised by the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation (YCF). 

Dynamos Cricket: This is not compulsory but highly recommended. 

All Stars Cricket: This is not compulsory but highly recommended. 

It is recommended that all clubs have a girls section. 

Clubs looking to be promoted to the Championship and beyond must have a functioning girls section and must have played a minimum of one Girls fixture indoor or outdoor, softball or hardball, competitive or friendly recorded on play-cricket by 31st October 2026 

Clubs are required to have a ‘play-cricket’ website which must be kept fully 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. 

All players must be fully registered members of their club’s Play-Cricket website before trying to register. The league will not approve any player unless they meet this requirement, except for some junior players who have been flagged to the league by their club. 

All players must be fully registered and be a member of their clubs play-cricket website before playing in the Championship for the 2026 season and beyond.. 

Clubs should have a dedicated scoreboard (electronic or manual) which is clearly visible from most of the ground. 

Portable scoreboards are not acceptable. 

The numbers on the scoreboard should show at least: Total; Wickets; Overs Bowled or Overs Remaining; First Innings Total; and be of adequate size to be visible from the far side of the ground. 

Where applicable a a live DLS score must be displayed. 

Internet access is required for scorers from both teams. 

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, and should allow viewing of the playing area whenever possible. The changing rooms should have adequate security facilities to ensure the security of equipment and possessions. 

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. 

Separate and secure accommodation must be provided for the umpires, of a similar standard to the players’ dressing rooms. 

Clubs must have hygienic toilet, washing and hand-drying facilities, adequately equipped (including mirrors) and serviced, must be available for both males and females. 

Access for spectators must be consistent with the security and privacy requirements of players and umpires. 

All facilities must meet legal requirements and should take account of the needs of the disabled. 

The structure and non-reflective paintwork of the sight screens should be in good condition. They should be of an adequate and appropriate size for the ground and should be completely outside the playing area whenever possible. 

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 square must be well maintained and in good condition. 

The pitch should be clearly distinguishable from the remainder of the square and shall be marked and rolled before play. 

Stumps, which should be properly matched sets in good condition and with matching bails, 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. 

The outfield must be closely mown with no noticeable grass cuttings. 

Balls should be able to run true and the outfield should be free of holes, ruts or other obstructions that might pose a hazard to fielders. 

The boundary should be clearly marked by rope or white line and with markers approximately 20 yards apart. (markers only necessary where there is a line, not necessary where a rope is provided). 

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. 

Wheeled covers or plastic sheets are recommended at this level. 

At least one roller must be available for use during the match. 

Clubs must have a dedicated area for match teas. This can be part of the bar, as long as it is exclusive at the time of tea for players, scorers, and match officials.. 

Where applicable the bar and surrounding area should have adequate facilities for players, supporters and families, including proper heating and seating arrangements. 

Where applicable the bar should be adequately staffed and open before the close of play.  

It is not mandatory to have bar facilities. 

The kitchen must meet all legal health and safety requirements. 

There should be adequate spectator seating around the ground. 

A seated area, ideally covered and sheltered, should be provided for the batting side to view the match. 

Enough car parking for players and match officials must be available either within the ground or immediately adjacent to the ground.  

Every effort should be made to provide adequate car parking for spectators either within the ground or immediately adjacent to the ground. 

Clubs must make suitable provision for disabled access to the ground and social areas.