All clubs must have valid ECB ClubMark accreditation or the new alternative that is being rolled out. 

All clubs must be affiliated to the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation and the England & Wales Cricket Board 

All clubs must be fully insured to include full public liability. 

Clubs must ensure that they are fully aware of the GCR. 

Clubs must have their own disciplinary / Conduct rules. 

All clubs must be fully compliant with the latest ECB safeguarding legislation. 

All clubs must have a fully compliant Club Welfare Officer. 

All clubs must be fully compliant with the latest ECB legislation. 

Clubs must be fully aware and take action where applicable. 

Clubs must be fully aware of the current policy. 

Clubs who live stream matches must be included on the YPLN Live Streaming Register. 

All clubs must be fully aware of the current disparity regulations. 

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

Portable scoreboards are not acceptable unless dispensation is approved due to work on improvements etc. 

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. 

A live DLS score must be shown where in use. This can be on a portable unit but must be kept up to date. 

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. 

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 should have separate toilet facilities for spectators totally seperate from any players facilities. Clean and 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. 

Unless backgrounds are painted white, it is mandatory that sight screens should be of sufficient size to remove the need for movement whether the bowler is bowling over or round the wicket. It is essential that they are adequate enough to provide full screening on one side of the wicket and which does not require movement when bowlers and batters are alternating from right to left hand. 

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. 

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. 

Boundary edges must not be set directly against hard obstructions (e.g. walls, fences, steps). 

A rope or white painted line boundary should be positioned a minimum of 1 metre (or approximately 3 feet) inside any fixed obstruction, with the exception of any tree that stands well inside the boundary. 

The entrance(s) to the ground should be clearly signed, showing the name of the club. 

Seating for spectators should be in good condition. 

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 lost playing time due to wet ground conditions. 

Light (5 to 10 cwt) and heavy (minimum 30 cwt) rollers should be available for use on the pitch. 

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

Pavilion: The club must have a pavilion or dedicated area for match teas to which there is full access on all league and cup match days. This must be less than 50m away from the outfield boundary. 

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.. 

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 and provide hot and cold water, washing facilities, adequate worktops in clean and hygienic condition, suitable storage space including a refrigerator and sufficient crockery and cutlery in good condition.. 

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. 

The approaches to the car park, and the car park area itself, should be suitably surfaced without potholes or other hazards. 

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