Playing rules for League A only

Each innings to be of 20 overs if possible. Fewer overs can be played subject to the Captains agreement to a minimum of 10 overs per side. Bowlers to be limited to bowling 4 overs. Batsmen do not have to ‘retire’ (but it is hoped managers will use their discretion over the length of an innings).

The side scoring the most runs will win. If sides level after 20 overs, the side losing fewer wickets will win, if still undecided match decided by score at end of 15th over.

Playing rules for Leagues B and C

Each team shall comprise of 8 players. In the event of one team only being able to field 7 players, and where the opposition cannot help out by lending this team an extra player, a player can bat twice. However, to avoid unfair advantage, the opposition coach has the right, following the completion of batting by the third pair, to choose which player bats again.
Each match to be one innings per side, this innings to be of 20 overs.
The batting side to be divided into pairs, each pair batting for 5 overs.
Safety: Batsmen must wear helmets, protectors, two pads and gloves. Fielders must not field within 10 yards of the striker, except in the slip area.
Each side to be awarded 200 runs at the commencement of the innings.
Batsmen shall have unlimited 'lives'. Each life lost shall be recorded on the score sheet. 8 runs shall be deducted from the total for each life (wicket) lost. Batsmen to change ends at the fall of each wicket except on the last ball of an over. In run out situations make sure the non-striker faces the next delivery.
Every player on the fielding side must bowl except the wicket keeper. No player may bowl more than 4 overs. No underarm bowling allowed.
Bowlers run-ups restricted to about 10 yards. Umpires should ensure that bowler’s run-ups are restricted to this. To ensure this is adhered to, the 10-yard line shall be clearly marked by a white line
Wides will be awarded as 2 runs and no more than eight balls including wides will be bowled per over except for normal rules for the last over in the game.
Coaches and umpires should ensure that no fielder is closer than 10 yards from the bat (except for slip/wicket-keeper).
The side with the highest number of runs shall be the winner
Points: 3 for a win, 2 for a tie, 1 for no result (cancelled or abandoned) 1 for a defeat.
League B and C matches called off due to bad weather need not be re-arranged - each team will be awarded one point. Games cancelled for any other reason should be re-arranged subject to the consent of both teams and the League organiser informed. Games must be played by the cut-off date for the League (in 2008, Sunday July 26th); otherwise both teams will be awarded 1 point.

Playing rules for K.O.Cup

As per League A rules i.e. matches played over 20 overs with 11-a-side.

In addition, the first round of the cup will be scheduled as part of the fixtures before the season begins and will take place on the regular Sunday morning (start 9.45am). Subsequent rounds will not be officially scheduled - teams will be notified of the draw and the home team will be responsible for providing the opposition with 2 dates within a scheduled time period - these can take place on weeknights and should not interfere with Sunday fixtures.