GET THE GAME ON!

Date: 7th May 2016

an ECB update May 2016

Ground, weather and light - guidance for leagues, clubs, captains and players

The ECB Association of Cricket Officials (ECB ACO) has recently published guidance to all its members to assist umpires to decide, under the MCC Laws of Cricket, if play should be allowed to start, continue or resume, solely as a consequence of weather or ground-related conditions.

ECB has provided a summary of the guidance given to umpires specifically for leagues, clubs, captains and players. A copy of the guidance is available here. Please share this guidance with clubs, captains and players throughout your leagues.

If you have any questions or queries about this guidance please direct them to the League Helpdesk - getthegameon@ecb.co.uk

Top tips for getting games played

As with most outdoor sports, the weather has a big impact on cricket. Having a better understanding of the weather and what to expect may help you make decisions that will Get the Game On.

Find out how the weather works and get the latest forecasts on your phone.

Furthermore, check out some top tips for getting games of cricket played where it’s safe to do so by clicking here

May’s good practice – The Cheshire County Cricket League

The Cheshire County Cricket League has been proactive in contacting all their clubs following nine matches being lost out of 18 scheduled last weekend. Two sets of umpires contacted the league, recognising the Get the Game On campaign, suggesting that more could have been done on the day to get their match started albeit late (at least a minimum overs match). Click here to see what the league said to its clubs.

Share your stories at #getthegameon or tell us directly by contacting the League helpdesk at getthegameon@ecb.co.uk.

Some key dates and sporting events to think about during the season

Can your league be flexible and fixtures be rearranged? Encourage clubs, captains and players to plan availability in advance of these dates, working together will ensure as many fixtures are played and completed.

• Ramadan - (approx.) 6th June to 5th July

• UEFA Euro 2016 - 10th June to 10th July

• Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics - 5th to 21st August and 7th to 18th September

Ready for next weekend...

The Get the Game On Captains’ Club will be an online resource specifically for captains to help them in the vital role they play. The Club includes guidance on how best to use league rules, advice on using social media, what to do when weather affects games and blogs from captains across league cricket sharing their experiences.

Coming soon...

Social media support package for leagues - an online toolkit for leagues on how to use social media effectively; improving your ability to communicate with clubs and players particularly in the lead up to weekend cricket games.

Enhanced Game Day tips and tools including videos on how to put on and remove covers properly and clearing up standing water.

A guide to ‘getting change through’ for leagues – simple tips for achieving change and examples of how a number of leagues have already gone about it…

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