Fun Seven-a-side Tournament
In some parts of the country, Rotary clubs are able to field full teams of cricketers, but for most clubs there simply are not enough players. The problem is even greater in Scotland where cricket is a minority sport. Nevertheless, there are many Rotarians who would enjoy an occasional opportunity to “have a go”.
In 2006, in the District 1230 Sports Challenge, Bothwell & Uddingston challenged near neighbours Hamilton to a game of indoor cricket – a first for Rotary in that part of the world! Much to their surprise, many sceptical Scots discovered that it was a lot of fun. They wanted more!
Thus was born the idea of a District 1230, South-west Scotland, Rotary Sevens tournament, which took place in August 2006.
It was based on a long-established, successful social tournament run by a local cricket club for pubs, offices, and other organisations in the area, and which normally attracts entries from 12 to 20 teams for a two-day event. Six teams entered, and the day proved to be very popular. Some participants had never previously played cricket, but found it to be challenging and fun, and are already looking forward to more opportunities next year. Glasgow won the inaugural tournament.
The event is not only a lot of fun and good for developing interest in cricket and IFCR, but can also generate significant revenue from entry fees, raffles, sales of food and drink, and side-shows. If you would like to try organizing a similar event, the publicity sheet and rules can be adapted from the following. Contact Euan Stirrat if you need more information.
ROTARY CLUB OF
District Trophy 200
7-a-SIDE CRAZY CRICKET COMPETITION
- for non-cricketers only
SUNDAY – 12.30pm till approx 7.30pm
It’s the time of year to forget football, strap on the pads, and try to belt a little red leather ball as far as you can. Or at least to sit in the sun (no guarantees!), have a few beers and tell everybody how you would have done it “if only….”
Based on Uddingston Cricket Club’s long-running, and ever-popular Tunnock’s Sevens, we introduce this fun competition and social event open to all Rotary Clubs in District . Cricket Club are making available their ground.
Weather permitting, we will try to guarantee every team at least two games. The four top qualifiers will go forward to semi-finals. But for most entrants, this is about fun, not winning.
Only the first 12 teams entered are guaranteed a place, so get your entries and fees in early. The more entries, the better the atmosphere, but the earlier the start and the longer the interval between your two games.
There will be a barbecue for families and friends. Picnics are definitely allowed; champagne & canapés, or cheeseburgers and beer, whatever takes your fancy. Help CC funds by spending plenty at the Bar!
The draw will be made once we have received the maximum number of entries, but not later than the morning of Saturday . It will be displayed in CC Clubhouse around noon. Please check your start times by contacting the Clubhouse. Rescheduling of matches is difficult, and late arrival may result in forfeiture of the match. Cricket matches vary in length, so the estimated starting time could be advanced or put back; please ensure that all your players are present at least 45 minutes before your scheduled time.
Enjoy the competition, but remember that this is, above all, a fun day!
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ENTRY FEE - £30 PER TEAM (payable with entry)
TEAM NAME: __________________________________________
CONTACT PERSON __________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________TEL NO___________
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e-mail address - (the draw can be e-mailed to you) _____________________________
We wish to enter the above competition, and agree to abide by the rules, a copy of which has been supplied. We particularly accept the safety rule 13.
SIGNED_________________________________(on behalf of all team members) Date_____________200
DISTRICT TROPHY 200 COMPETITION RULES
1. Participation in the tournament is at the discretion of The Rotary Club of , and on payment of the entry fee.
2. Each team will consist of seven players, all members of the same Rotary Club. No team may include any current regular playing member of a cricket club or anyone regularly playing the game in any connection.
3. No person shall play for more than one team in the tournament unless by specific consent of the organisers.
4. The game will consist of six 6-ball overs each side, the team scoring the highest number of runs, irrespective of wickets down, to win. In the event of the teams scoring an equal number of runs, the side losing the lower numbers of wickets will win. In the round-robin stage, in the event of runs and wickets being equal, each team will be awarded one point; in the knockout stages, such ties will be decided by a “six ball bowl-out” (one ball per bowler) ie. strikes on the stumps; failing which toss of a coin.
5. Each member of the side except the wicket keeper will bowl one over.
6. A team is out when six wickets have fallen i.e. there is no “last man stand”.
7. Scoring will be as per the usual rules of cricket, except that (a) grounded boundary hits will count as six runs instead of four, (b) where a ball is hit over the boundary without bouncing, ten runs will be awarded instead of six and the batsman will be given Out, (c) a batsman is automatically retired Out on reaching a score of 30, full value being given for his final shot and (d) no LBW dismissals. At the discretion of the match umpire intimated prior to each match, in the first four overs of each innings, Wides will count two runs but will not be bowled again, but in the final two overs, they will have to be bowled again.
8. All competitors must wear spiked footwear or rubber-soled shoes. Football boots are not permitted under any circumstances. Bats, pads, gloves, wicket keeping gloves, and balls will be provided by the club.
9. A team failing to observe any of the foregoing rules may be disqualified. The organisers also reserve the right to disqualify any team for failing to appear promptly to play any tie. The decision of the organisers will be final in case of any dispute.
10. The team lists must be submitted to the organisers before the first game, and changes for the subsequent games must be approved by the organisers.
11. In the round-robin stage, 2 points will be awarded for a win, and 1 for a tied match (see rule 4).
12. The semi-finalists will be the four teams who gain the most points from their first round matches; in the event of equality those teams with the best runs per wicket average over all games will qualify.
13. SAFETY - As in any physical sport, there is a risk of injury. Cricket balls and bats are hard, and participants are deemed to acknowledge and accept the risks. The organisers cannot accept any liability for damage or injury to person or property sustained by any participant or spectator.