Lancashire League Handbook 2026

LCL Handbook 2026 58 3.1 A breach of the disciplinary regulations occurs when: – a. Any player in the course of, or in connection with a match, offends against the Code of Conduct or acts at any time to prejudice the good name or the interests of the League b. Any club fails to properly control or discipline its players or acts in a manner prejudicial to the good name or interests of the League 3.2 Any player or club committing such a breach shall be liable to penalties in the manner prescribed in this document. 3.3 A breach of the Code of Conduct will normally be categorised as Level I, 2, 3 or 4, as set out in Appendix 1. 3.4 Reporting of Breaches 3.4.1 For a first offence of a Level 1 breach of the Code of Conduct in a match, the umpire (s) should warn the player as to their future conduct and advise them and their captain that any repetition in the match will result in a formal report. 3.4.2 If any player receiving such a warning then commits a further Level 1 breach in the match, the umpire(s) will advise them and their captain that they will be submitting a formal report. 3.4.3 Should the umpire(s) consider that the first offence of a Levels 1 breach is sufficiently serious, they have the authority to decide to submit a formal report without having previously issued any warning. The player and their captain should be advised accordingly. 3.4.4 In all instances of any perceived Level 2, 3 or 4 breach, the umpire(s) must complete a formal report. 3.4.5 The report should be submitted using the standard discipline report form. 3.4.6 Any member club who knowingly breach any administration rule or league rule and do not self-report to the League Executive within 24 hours of the said breach can be penalised to the sum of double the regulatory administration fines set at Section B (as per table 10.1). 3.4.7 Likewise, any club who fail to deal with instances of discipline which are subsequently identified by the League Executive or brought to the attention of the League Executive and proven can be penalised at the discretion of the League Executive Committee with a fine (Category 3, as per table 10.1) in addition to any punishment to the player concerned.