MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PLAY IN DIVISION TWO & BELOW
1. The criteria listed below is the minumum that must be met by all teams wishing to compete in Division Two & 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 Two who have intentions of promotion to Division One must ensure that they are fully aware of the criteria.
4. Clubs in any doubt should contact the League.
Governance & Safety
The club and its relevant officers must be fully aware of the current General Conduct Regulations.
The club must maintain appropriate insurance, including full public liability cover.
The club must understand and act upon all applicable safety regulations and identified risks.
Any club that live streams matches must understand and comply with the current live-streaming policy.
The club must maintain current affiliation to the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation.
The club must appoint a fully compliant Club Welfare Officer who holds all required checks, training and qualifications.
The kitchen & other catering areas legally compliant.
A working defibrillator must be in place.
The club must have formally adopted disciplinary and/or conduct rules suitable for dealing with internal misconduct.
A club that live streams matches must be included on the YPLN Live Streaming Register before streaming.
The club must maintain current affiliation to the England and Wales Cricket Board through the applicable affiliation arrangements.
The club must comply fully with the latest ECB safeguarding requirements and legislation.
The club must comply fully with current ECB equality, diversity and inclusion requirements.
All facilities must meet legal requirements and take proper account of the needs of disabled people.
A well-stocked first-aid box must be available at all times for treatment of minor injuries.
The club and its relevant officers must understand and comply with current disparity regulations.
Junior Cricket Requirement
It is highly recommended that clubs with teams playing at this level have a junior section.
Clubs operating in Division One are encouraged to run All Stars. This is highly recommended rather than compulsory in the source requirements.
Clubs operating at Division One are encouraged to run Dynamos. This is highly recommended rather than compulsory in the source requirements.
Girls Cricket Requirement
It is highly recommended that an identifiable girls’ section in place.
Matchday Requirements and Provisions
Stumps must be properly matched and in good condition with matching bails.
Measures to prevent lost-ball delays.
Every reasonable effort should be made to provide spectator parking within or immediately adjacent to the ground.
At least one roller available during match.
Outfield closely Mown.
At least one suitable roller must be available for use during the match.
Pitch brushed, remarked and rolled as required.
Outfield free of hazards and obstructions.
Sufficient parking for players and match officials must be available within or immediately adjacent to the ground.
A seated area, ideally covered and sheltered, should be available for the batting side to watch the match.
The square must be well maintained. The pitch must be distinguishable, correctly marked and rolled before play.
Scoreboard & Scoring
A dedicated electronic or manual scoreboard must be clearly visible from most parts of the ground. A portable scoreboard is unacceptable unless temporary League dispensation has been approved.
Scoreboard must display, at a minimum, total, wickets, overs bowled or remaining and first-innings total, using figures visible from the far side of the ground.
A current DLS score must be displayed when applicable. A portable unit may be used but must be kept up to date.
Reliable internet access must be available to the scorers of both teams.
It is the responsibility of the home teams club safeguarding officer and Chairperson to ensure the scorers sit in a fixed safe place, away from the access of the public for the protection of both scorers.
Changing Rooms
Separate, secure home and away dressing rooms must be readily accessible from the playing area, preserve privacy and provide suitable security for possessions.
Where possible adequate, clean and hygienic showers, supported by a maintenance regime, must allow players and umpires private access.
Where possible separate, secure accommodation must be provided for umpires and should be of a standard comparable to the players’ dressing rooms.
Toilet Facilities
Clean, hygienic and adequately equipped toilet, washing and hand-drying facilities must be available for males and female spectators.
Sightscreens
Sight screens must be provided at both ends unless the background is white or explicit dispensation has been granted by the League Management Board..
Sight-screen structures and non-reflective paintwork must be in good condition and screens should be outside the playing area wherever possible.
Boundary
Boundary at least 1m inside hard obstruction. Clubs are totally responsible for ensuring that reasonable and proportionate safety measures are in place at all times.
A rope or painted boundary must be positioned at least one metre inside walls, fences, steps or other hard obstructions, except for a tree standing well inside the boundary
Covers & Water Removal
Wheeled covers are not mandatory at this level, but some form of effective covering needs to be in place.
An adequate supply of sawdust and cloths must be available to minimise playing time lost to wet conditions..
Hospitality & Visitor Offering
The club must have a pavilion to which full access is available on all League and cup match days.
A dedicated area must be available for match teas. It may form part of a bar provided it is exclusive to players, scorers and match officials during tea.
Any kitchen area used must comply with legal health and safety requirements.
The pavilion must be less than 50 metres from the outfield boundary.
Adequate heated/seated social area where applicable.
A bar is not mandatory. Where provided, it should be adequately staffed and open before the close of play.
Required cricket facilities must not be restricted or made unavailable by other events.