Register Now for American College Cricket Mid West , Ivy League, North East & Mid Atlantic C’ships!

DSC_0868-001The Mid West Championship was the first American College Cricket Regional back in Sept 2010. The Finals was played on the Ohio State campus, and attended by then Ohio State University President Dr E. Gordon Gee. Dr Gee presented the winner’s Trophy bearing his name to the OSU Cricket Club, and also joined the American College Cricket Advisory Board.

“We loved playing on the Ohio State campus field and in Columbus, where the fields were great. However we feel its a necessary challenge to move the Regionals now and again to help spread the game,” explained Lloyd, “So this year the Ivy League Championship will be in Schnectady New York, and the North East in Boston.”

So this year the Mid West Championship moves to Detroit and it may be larger than ever due to the availability of many fields, thanks to Susheel Bhat and MishCa. The Dates have been changed to Oct 3 & 4. Detroit aka Motown also makes it easier for American College Cricket teams from Canada to participate though Ryerson has traditionally played the North East Regional. A number of new teams are in the process of becoming ACC members in order to play.

American College Cricket clubs may register by emailing ACC Founder & President Lloyd Jodah. Email : Dogevpr2@aim.com.

American College Cricket member clubs only play in American College Cricket events, and participating in our events is agreement by each player to our rules, and consent to be photographed and filmed for use in media.

CRICHQ : All teams must have at least 3 people capable of scoring with Crichq.All matches are 20/20 and must finish in 3 hours

Below are some of the playing rules & conditions for all of our tournaments. In addition all players are expected to follow the usual standards of sportsmanship, and cricket, and most importantly the rules of your college’s Club Sports. This List is not exhaustive, but just a reminder of some main points.

1 – All players must “Like” the American College Cricket page on Facebook & SHARE our news & articles, to help grow the game :

https://www.facebook.com/CollegeCricket?pnref=lhc

and if you are on Twitter, follow @CollegeCricketU

& Instagram, follow us: @americancollegecricket     …..for some of the best cricket pics

1 – Each 20 overs must be bowled in 75 mins – if not completed, bowling team will bat number of overs bowled in 75 minutes as determined by umpires, but must finish bowling 20 overs to team batting first.
– team bowling 2nd will be penalized 5 runs for every over past 75 mins.

2 – As usual for American College Cricket :
1- Balls deemed playable, just outside leg (about 6 inches or less) will NOT be called wide.
2 – Maximum of 6 fielders on any one side of the field.
Standard ICC T20 rules apply otherwise.

3 – ROSTERS : Teams may include Undergrads, Masters & PhD students. A maximum of 2 alumni may be in the playing XI (where school rules permit). All players must be verified, by email, by the appropriate College Official.
NO player, team or any one travelling with the team may question Rosters at the field or Championship. Doing so may result in the offending player NOT being allowed to play further.Come to play,not to look for excuses for losing, or to be disruptive. Other penalties may apply to the team.

4 – New Batsman must be at the wicket (striker or non-striker end) & be ready for next delivery in 90 seconds – or batsman will be timed OUT. Next batsman up must have helmet & gloves on, waiting. 2 batsmen must be padded up waiting.

5 – Delay of game may be called by Umpires,or off-field Manager. Penalties : delays by fielding team = a Free Hit for each incident. Delays by the batsmen = a Dot ball will be assigned. Time out for injury will not cause penalties

6 – Water : to be taken at fall of wicket, lost ball ONLY. Person bringing water must at least jog (not walk) onto field.

7 – NO unauthorized logos on helmets, uniforms etc

8 – HELMETS must be worn by ALL batsmen against ALL bowlers; the Wicket keeper standing up, or any close fielder

9 – Penalties may be applied for physical threats/actions and “over the line sledging” – these are judgement calls by the Umpires.
Arguing with, or demonstrating against the Umpire is cause for ejection.

10 – Advancing to the next round is based on Points.

11 – Scoring must be done with the CRICHQ appavailable for iPhones & Android phones. ,utilizing the official Fixtures created by American College Cricket on Crichq. Whilst the game is LIVE, fans can follow online all over the world.Teams must have at least 3 people prepared to score before getting to the field.

12 – SHIRTS must be tucked in your pants, & RE-tucked in when it comes out, for ALL matches. Players with shirts not tucked in will cause their team to be penalized. If, from the fielding team penalty will be loss of a delivery. If a batsman, penalty will be a dot ball. Additionally we do not take, or post pics where a player’s shirt is out.

13 – NO white Pads, NO white under shirt (skins).

14 – FORMAT – Each team will play 2 matches in the Group stage starting at 8.30 am on Saturday. Advancing will be based on POINTS. The Semis and Finals will played on Sunday starting at 6 am.
In the event of a tie on Points, wins will be the tie-breaker, then head to head,if no head to head Net Run Rate.

15 – Teams may play in 2 Regionals if they wish

16 – POINTS :

Win = 7 pts
Run rate of 7.5 = 1 bonus pt
Run rate of 10 = 1 bonus pt (additional)
Losing all wickets results in a forfeiture of all Bonus pts.
Bowling a Team out = 1 bonus pt.
Loss = 1 pt

TIED Game = Super Over

UMPIRES – Umpires’ decision is final in all matches, even if we are filming.

REDUCTION of overs : if the umpires suggest a Reduction of Overs for a match, this must be communicated by the teams’ Captains to American College Cricket President Lloyd or the Field Manager for consideration.Only if approved by Lloyd or the Field Manager can overs be reduced.

CONDUCT – every club is an official representative of its college, and must abide by their Club Sports rules regarding behavior. Additionally as a member of American College Cricket every club must act appropriately .

NO SMOKING – at cricket fields by any member of the touring squad, NOR anywhere whilst in uniform. Its an athletic event.
Remember, American College Cricket is NOT just about playing the game – we are the future of the game in the USA and the world. We will continue to set the bar high in developing the game.

Please be on time, play your best,have fun & demonstrate your love for cricket – let’s play for the game !

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