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Saturday Fixtures cannot be changed unless there are exceptional and unforeseen circumstances which will have to be approved by the Board.
Sunday Fixtures may have to be rearranged due to clashing with Cup fixtures
All procedures are listed below.
4.0.1.1. It is imperative that the league are notified immediately of any Saturday fixture at risk with a full explanation by email to fixtures@gtrmcrcricket.co.uk the e-mail to be marked URGENT in the Subject line.
4.0.1.1.1. No alteration to Saturday fixtures shall be allowed after publication, in accordance with the Club-League agreement, unless there are exceptional circumstances
4.0.1.1.2. If a team is unable to play without exceptional circumstances this will be considered a forfeit, and attract penalties.
4.0.2.1. Re-arrangement of Sunday League Fixtures can be approved in certain circumstances with the aim of providing a full calendar for Sunday teams.
4.0.2.1.1. Application must be made at least 14 days in advance or immediately as a clash arises,
4.0.2.1.2. Both clubs must have a vacant Sunday to take the game and
4.0.2.1.3. Both clubs must agree to the change.
4.0.2.1.4. Before considering rearrangement please note that the Umpires Association only supply umpires for Sunday Premier, Sunday Division 1 and Sunday Divisions 2 and will only cover for a 40 over rearranged game from those divisions where the original venue is not available on the original fixture date. Any other reason and reduced over games will not be covered, club umpires must be used.
4.0.2.2. Where a Sunday League home fixture clashes with a home game for a club’s 1st XI in a GMCL cup, Lancashire Knockout, National Knockout or Village Cup
4.0.2.2.1. The first option should always be to reverse the Sunday league fixture or
4.0.2.2.2. If a reverse is not possible then it can be rearranged to a vacant Sunday for both teams
4.0.2.2.3. Both clubs must agree to the change.
4.0.2.3. Where a Sunday League home fixture clashes with a home or away game for the same team in a GMCL cup
4.0.2.3.1. Please follow the rules for rearrangement from Rule 4.05
4.0.2.4. Where a Sunday League fixture clashes with a GMCL cup fixture and there are 4 or more regular players from the Sunday League team in the cup team
4.0.2.4.1. Because available dates are limited the clubs involved in the league fixture should still look to play dependent on ground availability
4.0.2.4.2. But where the loss of players from the league fixture to the cup game is too many then then it can be rearranged to a vacant Sunday for both teams
4.0.2.4.3. In considering the change, the players concerned must be made known and both clubs must agree to the change.
4.0.2.4.4. Please note that if this game is in the Sunday Competition (Premier, Divs 1 & 2) then umpires will not be provided for rearrangement unless the original ground is not available due to a prioritised cup fixture.
4.0.2.5. Where a junior cup semi-final or final clashes with a Sunday League fixture and the Sunday League team will lose 4 or more regular players,
4.0.2.5.1. Because available dates are limited the clubs involved in the league fixture should still look to play dependent on ground availability.
4.0.2.5.2. But where the loss of players from the league fixture to the junior game is too many then then it can be rearranged to a vacant Sunday for both teams
4.0.2.5.3. In considering the change, the players concerned must be made known and both clubs must agree to the change.
4.0.2.5.4. Please note that if this game is in the Sunday Competition (Premier, Divs 1 & 2) then umpires will not be provided for rearrangement unless the original ground is not available due to a prioritised cup fixture.
4.0.2.6. Fixture Amendments not due to clash of fixture dates
4.0.2.6.1. All fixtures are created based on availability dates provided by all clubs at registration on or before 31st October and available dates cannot be changed after that date. Fixture Amendments should be avoided where there is no clash of venue.
4.0.2.6.2. Weeks of preparation goes into the organisation of GMCL fixtures and clubs publish their fixture calendars and organise sponsor agreements ahead of the season and therefore changes are inconvenient and costly, through loss of sponsors and match day income.
4.0.2.6.3. Please note that if this game is in the Sunday Competition (Premier, Divs 1 & 2) then umpires will not be provided for rearrangement where there is no clash of ground required
4.0.2.6.4. Please also see specific Sunday Competition Rules (Rule 4.10 and beyond)
4.0.3.1. Please note that forfeit of a cup game will lead to a penalty for the team for the current season and disqualification of that team from their cup competition for the next two seasons.
4.0.3.2. The League will only sanction the rearrangement of a GMCL Cup 1st XI fixture if that fixture clashes with a match for the same team in the Lancashire Cup, National Knockout or National Village Cup
4.0.3.2.1. If there is a clash, the GMCL 1st XI cup game must be played on the reserve date, if the weather intervenes on that date then the match cannot be replayed, and the game must be concluded on that reserve date - see weather affected matches
4.0.3.2.2. There can be no further rearrangement because this will impact the other teams in the competition.
4.0.3.3. The League will sanction the re-arrangement of any other home GMCL Cup fixture if that fixture clashes with a home game in the Lancashire Cup, National Knockout or National Village Cup
4.0.3.3.1. The first option is to reverse the league GMCL cup fixture
4.0.3.3.2. If this is not possible, the second option is to play on the reserve date and the game must be concluded on that reserve date - see weather affected matches.
4.0.3.3.3. There can be no further rearrangement because this will impact the other teams in the competition.
4.0.3.4. The Board will consider the rearrangement of any other GMCL Cup Fixture only in exceptional circumstances, apply to fixtures@gtrmcrcricket.co.uk
4.0.3.5. Please also see separate Cup Rules (Rule 4.30 and beyond)
4.0.3.6. Please also see GMCL20 Rules (Rule 4.40)
4.0.5.1. It is for the defaulting club / club requesting the change / club with the fixture clash to drive the communication with the other club involved in the relevant match to achieve a solution to play the match, but
4.0.5.1.1. All parties must ensure that an acknowledgement is issued and received to any communication they issue in the matter before any changes are considered final and the league form - https://www.gtrmcrcricket.co.uk/pages/fixture-change-request is completed. The league should not be copied in on communications negotiating a date, this is between the clubs.
4.0.5.2. Fixture Cancellations
4.0.5.1. Any cancellation or forfeit of a match must have approval of the Board following notification to the league on the new fixture change form before it is considered final. The form is available on this web page - https://www.gtrmcrcricket.co.uk/pages/fixture-change-request
4.0.5.2. Repeated cancellations or forfeits will lead to a Board decision on penalties.
4.0.6.1. Within 24 hours of being made aware of an issue that could mean a match in the next 3 days may be cancelled,
4.0.6.1.1. as well as contacting the opponents to find a solution
4.0.6.1.2. you should notify the League with details of the problem and any current proposals to fixtures@gtrmcrcricket.co.uk.
4.0.6.1.3. If you reach agreement with the opponents you should complete the new fixture change form before it is considered final. The form is available on this web page - https://www.gtrmcrcricket.co.uk/pages/fixture-change-request
4.0.6.2. If agreement cannot be reached the Board will consider the points at issue
4.0.6.3. If it is established that notification was delayed then the game will be treated as a forfeit and penalties issued.
4.0.7.1. On receipt of the completed form the system generates automatic emails to the League officers and Umpires officers concerned who will ensure that
4.0.7.1.1. umpires are cancelled
4.0.7.1.2. umpires are reallocated to other games and
4.0.7.1.3. umpires are reallocated to the rescheduled fixture if applicable
4.0.7.1.4. Play Cricket is updated and reschedule the fixture for any revised date and time if required
4.0.7.2. Fixture Amendments - Board Decision
4.0.7.2.1. The Board will consider all representations and seek clarification where needed.
4.0.7.2.2. A binding decision will be issued by the Board.
4.0.7.3. Fixture change approved
4.0.7.3.1. The League will organise a resolution with the parties involved which may still include awarding the match or penalties.
4.0.7.4. Fixture Forfeit or cancellation notification not approved
4.0.7.4.1. The League will act in accordance with league rules as regards any action to be taken against clubs involved in the unapproved cancellation of fixtures or failure to notify unavailability for a fixture.
4.0.7.5. Result Awarded
4.0.7.5.1. Where a match is not played and fault is found to be with one of the clubs,
4.0.7.5.1.1. The match shall be treated as an outright win for the non-offending club
4.0.7.5.1.2. For a league game the non-offending club shall be awarded points for a win, but no bonus point. .
4.0.7.5.1.3. For a cup game, the non-offending club will progress to the next round
4.0.7.6. Financial penalties - the financial penalties for forfeiting games are set out in the Penalties Appendix
4.0.7.7. Non-Financial Sanctions for Forfeiting Matches
4.0.7.7.1. In addition to the fines for forfeited matches there shall be the additional consequences for forfeiting matches set out in the Penalties Appendix.
4.0.7.7.2. The only exception would be if the game is a Sunday league game where the forfeiting club has shown to the League that the game needed to be moved because of a ground clash caused by cup games (not other events or groundwork),that it has made all reasonable attempts to rearrange the game (including without limitation seeking a ground swap and attempting to schedule a reduced overs game midweek of not less than 20 overs with club umpires) and that despite all such efforts an agreed alternative has not been reached.
4.0.8.1. Any cancellation of a match must have approval of the Board following notification to the league on the fixture change form before it is considered final. The form is available on this web page - https://www.gtrmcrcricket.co.uk/pages/fixture-change-request
4.0.8.1.1. If you need contact details for an opponent please e-mail your CLO
4.0.8.1.2. You will receive e-mail confirmation from the league when changes are noted. If you do not receive confirmation it is your responsibility to ensure all parties are aware of the change so please follow up.
4.0.8.1.3. Cancellations on the match day should only be for weather and be approved by the rain panel or umpires attending at the scheduled time otherwise costs and fines may be incurred.
4.0.8.1.4. There are fines and penalties for non-fulfillment
4.0.9.1. Cancellations will attract a penalty on the defaulting club unless there are approved exceptional circumstances.
4.0.9.1.1. What is Exceptional?
4.0.9.1.1.1. Events that are not planned; Events that could not be anticipated; Events that clubs and players have no control over
4.0.9.1.1.2. We cannot be exhaustive in listing exceptional circumstances
4.0.9.1.1.3. So, other than the fixture clashes listed in respect of each competitions, examples we have dealt with are issues such as national pandemic or disease, fire damage to facilities or ground or threat of damage, threat to life or health, vandalism that prevents use of facilities or ground, no access to a ground or clubhouse due to last minute 3rd party activity, loss of ground outside team/club control.
4.0.9.1.2. What is not Exceptional?
4.0.9.1.2.1. Examples but not a comprehensive list include: Concerts, events, or private hire on your ground not organised or notified before 31st October prior to the season; Private or personal events restricting player numbers; Clashes with other local or national sporting events which do not prevent access to the ground.
4.0.9.1.2.2. Such circumstances and any other circumstances not considered exceptional will attract a penalty.
4.0.9.2. Fixture Amendments - Deliberate Misuse
4.0.9.2.1. In negotiations between clubs the Board expects honesty and respect for each other.
4.0.9.2.1.1. Any attempt to manipulate final placings in leagues for titles, promotion or relegation or any trophy through the changing or cancellation of fixtures will be frowned upon and be considered in any penalty decision made.
4.0.9.2.1.2. Any attempt to manipulate player availability or bans in place through the changing of cancellation of fixtures will be frowned upon and be considered in any penalty decision made