SMCA Notices
December 2022

Forfeits

ODD - Riverton Rostrata have forfeited their match against Armadale
ODE - Forrestdale have forfeited their match against Willetton Crows
ODF - Kenwick have forfeited their match against Armadale
ODG - Piara Waters have forfeited their match against Kardinya Lakes
ODG - Thornlie have forfeited their match against Maddington

F15 Competition

The F15 Competition starts Tuesday 6th December. Participating clubs are CBC, Cockburn, East Fremantle, Leeming Spartan, Phoenix x 2, Piara Waters and Thornlie.

Forfeits

Sixth Grade - Kwinana have forfeited their match against Kelmscott
ODF - Kenwick have forfeited their match against Roleystone-Karragullen
ODD - SJ Blues have forfeited their match against Thornlie
ODG - Leeming Spartan have forfeited their match against Kardinya Lakes
ODG - Piara Waters have forfeited their match against Canning Vale

Pitch and Ground Markings

It was noted at the SMCA Executive meeting on 5 December that some grounds do not have pitch or ground markings up to the required standard.

By-Law 52a  The home team shall be bound to see that the playing wicket is in good order, the boundary and pitch lines clearly and permanently defined and to provide stumps and bails. The popping crease lines to be extended and permanently marked two metres wider than the pitch on both sides, where possible.

Any club not providing adequate pitch or ground markings may be fined, disqualified or dealt with as the Executive may deem necessary.

Team Lists

The SMCA Executive has noted some teams are not providing a paper team list to the opposition captain and cite that the team is entered in mycricket. The Bylaws require a paper team list to be exchanged prior to the toss.

13a. Each Captain shall hand a team list to the Umpire, or opposing Captain, prior to the toss on the first days play. The scorers must sit together and check that scores match constantly. The scorebooks must be checked and signed by both Captains and Umpire/s, at the completion of each innings and each day’s play. Team captains are to ensure that the scorebook details are completed prior to the umpires signing.

It is required that if one team uses live scoring the other team shall use a scorebook.

Online Scoring - First and Second Grade

By-Law 13e. Online scoring for First and Second Grade teams is required. The home team is responsible for the implementation of online scoring.

It was decided at the SMCA Executive meeting held on 5 December 2022 that a fine of $100 may apply to First and Second Grade clubs that do not provide online live scoring.

Forfeits

ODE- Forrestdale have forfeited their match against Willetton Crows
ODG- Leeming Spartan have forfeited their match against Maddington

Resignation of SMCA President

Paul Speering has resigned as SMCA President for personal reasons. Prior to the season commencing Paul stood aside from the role of President due to life changing events in his family. For the sake of himself, his family and the Association he has now resigned from the position as SMCA President effective immediately.

The Association thanks Paul for his service over many years and wishes him well at this difficult time.

Download Paul's resignation letter.

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