Lancashire League Handbook 2026

LCL Handbook 2026 103 the Competition Committee prior to the first scheduled match of the Competition) on dates arranged by the Competition Committee with matches to start at 6:15 pm. If a player who is not in a position to commence the game at the appointed start time the Law stating that they cannot bat or bowl until a commensurate amount of time has elapsed, shall not apply to the T20 competition. The likely late arrival of a player and the reasonwhymust be communicated to an umpire prior to the commencement of the game, if not the exception cannot be applied. The reason can only be traffic or emergency related for this exemption to apply. 7. ADMISSION CHARGES Admission charges will be set at the Annual General Meeting each year. Gate receipts shall be retained by the Home Club save that on the Finals Day when they shall be divided equally by the competing Clubs and the League after the deduction of expenses for Umpires’fees. 8. UMPIRES Umpires for all matches will be appointed by the League Assistant Secretary. Umpires’expenses are to be paid by the Home Club prior to the commencement of the game. Expenses are £40 for each Umpire in a game which is commenced: £20 if the game is called off before commencement to such Umpires present at the ground: no expenses will be paid if the game is cancelled earlier so that Umpires have not been required to travel (see Rule13). 9. PROFESSIONALS/OVERSEAS AMATEURS Any Club unable to play their Professional / Overseas Amateur, may engage the services of a substitute professional or overseas amateur not already employed within the League. If a substitute cannot be found Clubs will be permitted to play 11 amateurs. 10. CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT & SIGHTSCREENS. Coloured clothing (including pads) may be worn but sightscreens must be white. 11. BALLS Each Club shall supply a match ball of suitable quality plus two suitable spares. New Pink balls of Grade A standard shall be used. The balls are to be presented to the Umpires for approval before the toss. Clubs will bowl their own ball. 12. RESULT SHEET. The home Club scorer must complete a result sheet at the end of the game