Berkshire County Cup — Under 13s
The Laws of Cricket apply except

Eligibility

  • Only clubs entered in a division of the U13 BYCL are eligible to enter
  • There will be 1 entry per eligible club

Fixtures
  • Round 1 draw will be at the Fixtures Meeting at 7:30 pm on 29th January 2008
  • Round 1 and Round 2 will be geographically zoned
  • Round 1 will be played on Sunday 27th April 2008
  • Round 2 will be played on Sunday 11th May 2008

Playing rules — normal Under 13 playing rules apply
  • The match will be a maximum of 40 overs - up to 20 overs per innings, per team
  • There are 11 players in a team
  • Bowling: a maximum of 4 overs per player. Underarm bowling is not permitted.
  • The pitch will be 21 yards long
  • A NEW 4 3/4 oz. (junior) cricket ball is to be provided by the nominated home team and is to be used for both innings.
  • Fielding: Even if wearing a helmet, no fielder is allowed to field within 11 yards of the middle stump, except behind the wicket on the off side, until the striker has played at the ball.
  • Batting: Batsman must retire after 30 runs and they will not return after all other wickets have fallen.
  • Managers: Managers should not umpire games and no coaching is permitted.
  • Substitutes: Substitutes are only permitted in the event of an injury to a player and in the absence of a recognized umpire only with the agreement of the opposing team manager. Substitutes may not bat; bowl; act as a wicket-keeper, captain or runner.

See also U13s rules
It is intended that no U13 County or District games will be arranged on the Cup dates