10. New underage bowling code

Adjust Appendix E to meet up to date requirements. (Appendix E) 
This is adapted from what's published in the latest Cricket Australia's Well Played booklet. (p46-47)
https://community.cricket.com.au/clubs/running-your-club/well-played


PROPOSAL
Swap new table for old.
Note that If we adopt the minimum age 14 proposal then some of this table (that part which refers to players under 14yo) is redundant and will be removed.

AGE BOWLING RESTRICTIONS FOR MATCHES
Age Group	Max. Overs Each Spell *	Max. Overs Day	Target Balls  per week  (match & training)
UNDER 11	2	4
UNDER 13	4	8	100 to 120
UNDER 15  Allow 4-6 weeks gradual bowling preparation prior to the season	5	12	100 to 120
UNDER 17 Allow 6-8 weeks gradual bowling preparation prior to the season	6	16	120 to 150
UNDER 19 Allow 8-10 weeks gradual bowling preparation prior to the season	7	20	150 to 180

*Rest between spells should be the same number of overs from the same end as the completed spell.

Notes A to F in existing Appendix E will remain in place for explanatory purposes.

OLD REGULATION	PROPOSED CHANGES
[A] This policy applies to all competitions. For the purpose of this policy, a player’s status shall be determined by their age on the thirty first [31] day of August in the season in which the competition is played. For example, a player who is eighteen [18] on the thirty first day of August shall be deemed to be under nineteen for the duration of that season. These restrictions apply equally to male and female players.	No change
[B] A bowler who has bowled a spell of less than the maximum overs per spell may resume bowling prior to the completion of the necessary break as defined below, but this will be considered an extension of the same spell, and the maximum limit of overs for the spell will still apply. Following the completion of the spell, the normal break between spells will apply – the break within the spell is disregarded.	No change
[C]	[C] Nil
[D] Definitions: This policy applies to bowlers of medium pace or faster (as determined by the umpires and broadly defined as one to whom the wicket-keeper would normally stand back, or one who is not considered a slow bowler). The umpires shall immediately notify the captains of both sides of each bowler who they determine should be treated differently to this broad definition.	No change
[E] Change of Bowling Type: Where a bowler changes between medium pace (or faster) and slow bowling during a day’s play: (i) If the bowler begins with medium pace (or faster), the bowler is subject to the playing condition throughout the day. (ii) If the bowler begins with slow bowling and changes to medium pace (or faster), the playing condition applies from the time of the change, and all overs of slow bowling bowled prior to the change shall not be taken into account in either the current spell or the daily limit.	No change
[F] Umpires shall monitor the overs bowled by players. In the event of a bowler attempting to bowl more than the permitted quota of overs relevant to his age group, the umpire[s] should advise the captain and/or coach that the permissible number of overs has been bowled. Umpires will record players that exceed the number of overs per match or per spell in a given match on the match report to Queensland Cricket. Should the bowler continue to bowl and exceed the relevant quota, the umpire[s] shall report the matter to Queensland Cricket. Umpires have no power to suspend a player who breaches this regulation from bowling.	No change
Note: The break between spells includes the lunch and tea breaks.	delete as redundant
Refer to the current Cricket Australia Playing Policy and Guidelines (“Well Played”) for further details in relation to bowling injury prevention.	No change
4 Week Recommended Overs (medium pace or faster): Under 19: 25 overs Under 18: 25 overs Under 17: 20-25 overs Under 16: 20-25 overs Under 15: 15-20 overs Under 14: 15-20 overs	BOWLING GUIDELINES FOR PRACTISING Avoid bowling more than two days in a row where possible. Avoid bowling more than 4 days in a week. Allow one easy week (e.g. 50% of target load) every 4-5 weeks. Schedule a week off bowling after every 10-12 weeks of bowling to allow your body to recover.

This next section is from the Well Played book. It does not need to be in Appendix E. It's good for the website or just reading in this section.(I typed it out. I'm not wiping it now!)

From p47

Bowling workload guidelines
The following is recommended to reduce the risk of injury and enhance the bowling development of junior cricketers, both in game and training situations.

In recent years our understanding of how workload may contribute to bone stress injury in young fast bowlers has advanced significantly. As a result the existing youth fast bowling guidelines have been refined. Consultation with State/Territory medical and fitness staff, as well as pace bowling coaches, has provided a clear Australian Cricket position. Below is a summary of the rationale to change and the changes themselves.

Rationale to change
● Lumbar (low back) stress fracture is the most debilitating fast bowler injury and results in the most time missed due to any injury in young fast bowlers.
● Adolescence provides a “window of opportunity” to improve bone strength with consistent bowling through this period when bone is thought to be responsive to well-planned loading. This has potential to develop a stronger thicker lumbar vertebrae that are better capable of withstanding the loads of fast bowling.
● Cricket Australia research shows that the frequency of bowling sessions (more sessions per week and less time between sessions) increases the risk of developing a lumbar stress fracture. This was a more prominent
risk factor than the number of balls bowled.
● Sustained bowling over a prolonged period of time (e.g 3 months) without a rest period is also a risk factor in the development of lumbar stress fracture.
● The existing guidelines are complex and can result in young bowlers not getting the consistent bowling through a week that they require for their physical and technical development.

Overview of changes
● We have combined some age groups to align with the junior pathway programs and national age group championships.
● Match loads are largely unchanged with some modifications due to the combination of age groups.
● We have removed the training volume recommendations in the existing guidelines and replaced it with a weekly target volume to emphasise the benefits of consistency of bowling.
For example, if a player bowls a lot on a weekend then it would be recommended that training volumes would be less in the following week but conversely if match loads were lower, then training volume in the following week should be higher.
● We have added a comment reflecting the importance of monitoring the frequency of bowling and the benefit of a longer rest period after a period of sustained loading (bowling) or very high bowling weeks. An example of this would be to have a week off bowling after a week of tournament play like carnivals, pathway
competition or the national championships.

Specific changes
● Combined 5-8 years, and Under 10 into an Under 11 group which fits with the endorsed junior formats. This means all players could bowl 2 over spells and up to 4 overs max in a match.
● Under 12 and Under 13 combined. This means Under 12 bowlers can bowl 4 over spells and 8 overs max. per day.
● Under 15, unchanged and combined with Under 14. This means Under 14 bowlers can bowl 2 more
overs in a day compared to the existing guidelines.
● Under 16 combined with Under 17. This means Under 16 bowlers can bowl 2 more overs in a day compared to the existing guidelines.
● Under 18 combined with Under 19. This means the Under 18 bowlers can bowl 2 more overall in a
day compared to the existing guidelines. The max spell length for this group is 7 overs as opposed to 8 for the Under 19 in the existing guidelines.
● Added some guidelines around frequency/rest periods and removed training volumes.
● Added bowling volume targets for the week.
● Added some guidelines around preparation for the start of the season.

ABM, 04-Jun-2019
Update 14-Jun-2019

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