Middlesbrough Midweek Cricket League
Sponsored by Jap Parts (Stockton)

1. The competition shall be called the Mid-week Challenge Cup and shall be open to those clubs comprising the League. (This name may be qualified for promotional purposes.)

2. The object of the Competition is to provide a different competition between clubs in all divisions of the League

3. All teams shall be included in the Competition and entry fee will be included in the League Fees.

4. Players shall have been registered with the League for at least 7 days and have a match qualification before they are eligible to play in a cup match:

   • First round - none
   • Second round - one
   • Subsequent rounds - two

   A player may only play for one team in the current season's competition. Qualification matches may be League or Cup (Rule 21).

5. All problems regarding the qualification of players and the interpretation of Rules, together with disputes and protests, shall be dealt with by the Hon Secretary. If he deems it necessary, he shall call a meeting of the Management Committee, with 4 to form a quorum.

6. All collections shall be handed to the Hon Treasurer within 7 days of a match being played.

7. Grants towards souvenirs shall be provided to the winners and runners-up.

8. First round matches will be scheduled in one week on the normal home night of a team and umpires allocated accordingly. Home teams shall be responsible for ensuring a pitch and umpires are obtained for subsequent rounds. Teams shall inform the Hon Secretary and Umpires secretary of arranged match dates at least 7 days before the completion date for each round.
   
   Cup games to be decided on the scheduled day of the match. If the umpires think a reduced 10 over game is possible that should be played with bowlers restricted to 2 overs each. For matches that finish with scores level, the side losing the fewer wickets shall be declared the winner. In event no result the toss of a coin will take place to ensure a result on the day.

9. Each team shall provide its own ball.

10. In all rounds prior to the semi-final, the home team shall pay both umpires: in the semi-finals, each team shall pay one umpire: in accordance with League Rule 27.
    For the Final the fee shall be £5.00. If the match is unfinished, the fee shall be £1.00 plus expenses for each subsequent day.

11. All matches except the final shall be played in accordance with League Rule 17. The Final shall be played on a ground and at a time fixed by the Management Committee and played to a finish once the second innings has commenced

12. Except where otherwise stated, the League Rules shall cover the playing of Cup matches.

Cup Playing Condition Law 22. Wide Ball.

Any ball passing outside the leg stump shall be called a wide.

Ref rule 8: Because of conditions created by pandemic,

Cup games to be completed on arranged date.
If no result for any reason then decision made by toss of coin.