Post  
 
Secondary  Games  
Waterloo  
 
2011  
Cricket  
  Regulations*  

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
*These  rules  are  not  final  and  are  subject  to  change  closer  to  the  tournament  
date.  These  rules  are  accurate  as  of  March  1st  2011.  
Section  1:  General  Rules  (all  sports)  
A)  Personal  and  Team  Conduct  

1. Participants  are  required  to  represent  themselves  and  their  respective  

schools  with  respect  and  dignity.  
2. Any  team  or  individual  involved  in  destructive  or  negative  behavior  at  
Post-­‐Secondary  Games  2011  events  or  venues,  including  hotels  and  
accommodations,  will  be  ejected  from  the  tournament  at  the  discretion  of  
the  Advisory  Committee.  Spirit  Deposits  may  also  be  forfeited.  
3. The  PSG  Committee  reserves  the  right  to  disqualify  any  team  based  on  the  
behavior  of  any  given  team  member  of  that  particular  team.  
4. Alcohol,  smoking  and/or  other  banned  substances  are  PROHIBITED  and  
are  not  to  be  consumed  or  used  in  the  dressing  rooms  or  anywhere  in  the  
gyms  or  surrounding  areas.  Failure  to  comply  with  this  rule  will  result  in  
the  expulsion  of  the  player(s)  from  the  Tournament  and  possible  
suspension  of  the  team(s).  A  referee  may  eject  a  player/team  if,  at  his/her  
discretion,  he/she  deems  the  player/team  to  be  under  the  influence  of  
alcohol  or  illegal  substances.  

B)  Starting  of  the  Game  

1. A  representative  from  each  team  (coach/captain)  is  required  to  check-­‐in  

at  the  score  table  prior  to  each  game.  Here  they  must  fill  out  game  roster  
sheets  fully  and  accurately.  
2. It  is  recommended  that  both  teams  be  dressed  and  ready  to  play  10  
minutes  before  the  scheduled  start  of  their  game.    All  games  start  at  the  
time  published  in  the  schedule.    
3. A  late  team  will  be  given  a  grace  period  of  five  (5)  minutes  past  the  
scheduled  start  time,  which  will  be  deducted  from  the  total  playing  time.  
4. Any  team  without  the  required  number  of  players  within  5  minutes  of  the  
scheduled  time  will  default  that  game.    If  any  team  member  is  in  doubt  
about  their  eligibility,  they  should  speak  with  their  team  captain/coach,  
the  Scorekeeper,  or  anyone  on  the  PSG  committee  immediately.    
5. If  both  teams  are  late,  both  will  default  and  no  points  will  be  awarded.    
6. Teams  defaulting  a  game  for  any  reason  will  have  half  their  Spirit  Deposit  
forfeited.  
7. If  players,  team  officials,  game  timekeeper,  etc.  show  up  for  a  game  in  a  
condition  which  in  the  referee’s  opinion,  render  them  unable  to  take  part,  
the  referee  may  default  the  game.  
8. With  respect  to  dangerous  playing  conditions,  the  decision  of  whether  to  
begin  or  continue  a  game  is  solely  the  decision  of  the  referees.  The  
Commissionaire  shall  reschedule  a  game  postponed  for  any  reason  at  the  
earliest  possible  time  prior  to  the  end  of  the  round  robin.  If  more  than  one  
half  remains  to  be  played,  then  the  entire  game  shall  be  replayed.  If  less  

These  rules  are  accurate  as  of  March  1st  2011.  

 than  half  remains  to  be  played,  then  only  the  unfinished  portion  of  the  
game  shall  be  played.  

C)  Coaches  and  Captains  

1. Each  team  must  have  a  designated  Team  Captain  and/or  Coach.  

2. It  is  the  responsibility  of  each  Team  Captain/Coach  to  ensure  that  all  
players  of  their  team  are  fully  eligible  to  participate.  
3. Each  team  must  identify  their  Team  Captain  and/or  Coach  at  the  
beginning  of  each  game.  If  the  captain  is  not  present,  the  team  will  
nominate  a  player  to  be  acting  captain  for  that  game.  This  person  will  take  
on  all  duties  and  responsibilities  as  the  actual  captain.  This  person  will  be  
identified  as  the  acting  captain  on  the  score  sheet.  
4. ONLY  THE  CAPTAIN/COACH  should  be  speaking  with  the  referees  during  
the  game  time.  Players  who  wish  to  discuss  any  issue  with  a  referee  must  
ask  the  Captain  or  Coach  to  speak  on  their  behalf.  
5. It  is  the  responsibility  of  each  Team  Captain/Coach  to  fill  out  the  game  
roster  sheet  fully  before  each  game  and  sign  it  to  affirm  the  eligibility  and  
information  of  each  player  on  the  roster.  
6. Team  Captains  and  Coach  are  expected  to  know  and  understand  the  
general  and  specific  rules  for  their  sport.  They  must  abide  by  them,  and  
ensure  that  their  team  is  aware  of  them  and  their  consequences.  If  there  is  
any  confusion  regarding  the  rules,  please  contact  the  PSG  committee.    
7. It  is  the  Team  Captain's  and  Coach’s  duty  to  know  his/her  duties  and  
responsibilities  before  the  game  begins.  
8. An  individual  player  will  assume  the  responsibilities  of  Team  Captain  for  
individual  sports  such  as  Squash  and  Table  Tennis.  There  are  no  
gamesheets  for  these  sports.  
 

These  rules  are  accurate  as  of  March  1st  2011.  

  
Section  2:  Specific  Rules  (Cricket)  
A)  Teams  and  Players  

1. A  team  must  have  a  minimum  of  8  players  and  a  maximum  of  11  on  the  
field  during  play.  If  at  any  time  a  team  has  less  than  8  players  for  a  game,  
the  game  is  a  default.
2. It  shall  be  the  responsibility  of  the  away  team  to  make  alternate  sweater  
arrangements  when  there  is  a  conflict  between  two  team  colours.  
3. Each  player  of  a  team  must  wear  matching  colours  to  be  eligible  to  play.  

B)  Equipment  

1. The  game  will  be  played  with  taped  tennis  ball.    

2. Teams  are  recommended  to  bring  their  own  equipment  (bats,  gloves),  as  
the  availability  of  these  will  not  be  guaranteed.  Taped  balls  and  wickets  
will  be  provided.      
3. Proper  gym  attire  must  be  worn  to  participate  (no  jeans  or  pants  /  shorts  
with  zippers);  
4. All  games  will  be  played  on  an  outdoor  cricket  ground  

C)  Game  lengths  

1. Round-­‐robin  games  will  consist  of  8  overs.  Playoff  games  will  consist  of  
10  overs.    
2. A  cap  of  5  minutes/over  will  be  set  for  the  match;  therefore  a  full  match  
can  last  at  most  2  hours.    
3. Playoff  game  time  may  be  extended.  In  the  event  of  a  tie  during  playoffs,  
the  game  will  lead  to  2  Super  Overs  in  which  each  team  will  face  2  overs.  
Team  with  the  most  runs  in  these  overs  will  proceed  to  the  next  level.    

D)  Gameplay  

1. Games  will  adhere  to  basic  international  cricket  and  game  play  rules  
2. Each  bowler  can  bowl  a  maximum  of  2  overs  in  a  round  robin  game,  and  4  
overs  in  the  playoff  games.  
3. There  will  be  no  Leg  Before  Wicket  (LBW)  out  
4. Bowlers  can  appeal  for  edge  caught  out  to  the  umpire  
5. Outs  and  runs  will  be  based  on  Umpire  decision.    
6. Teams  must  respect  the  Umpire  decision  and  not  argue  with  them.  Any  
team  found  to  be  arguing  with  the  umpire  will  not  get  their  spirit  deposit  
back  (at  PSG  Committee’s  discretion)  
 7. At  the  end  of  an  over,  the  team  captain  has  a  chance  to  change  the  field  
setting.    
8. There  will  be  no  need  for  substitutions,  however,  a  previously  injured  
player  may  return  to  the  field  at  the  end  of  an  over.  
9. No  time-­‐outs  will  be  permitted.  A  short  break  will  be  give  between  the  
transition  of  innings.    
   
 

These  rules  are  accurate  as  of  March  1st  2011.