A new version of Appendix K will be posted here when available. COMING SOON.
Qld Cricket's latest advice is that likely there will be a non-mandatory qualification for wearing a batting helmet... Policy ETA is late June
STOP PRESS:
Here is the drop made yesterday afternoon.
https://www.community.cricket.com.au/clubs/policies/helmets
The policy is wear a helmet (nearly) always. There are some options but they will not please everyone.
It seems likely that there will be a considerable (if minority) cohort of those who will always refuse to wear a batting helmet. Most younger players are 'used to' wearing helmets so will simply find it strange that it is even an issue...
Despite what it says about insurance in the CA FAQ (see website above) this issue is not really arguable since Insurance policies are formed on the basis that this policy (among others) is adopted. The current cost of premiums or indeed the availability of coverage cannot be expected to remain if the policy is not adopted.
There is a longer more detailed suggested Playing condition with options such as allowing batters no helmet to slow bowling, and further restrictions for U18 players when fielding and wicketkeeping in certain positions.
Any of these options could be incorporated here. But this is likely not going to please anyone who refuses to wear a helmet at all.
Another option that needs consideration is relaxing the drinks rules for batters on hot days (somehow).
I think the Simplified Playing Condition suggested is sufficient for our association. I have adjusted a few things such as numbering, changing 'shall' to 'will', and removing the word 'sanctioned'.
| OLD REGULATION | PROPOSED NEW WORDING |
| Appendix K PLAYING CONDITION – HELMETS | Appendix K PLAYING CONDITION – HELMETS |
| It is mandatory for junior cricketers (those under 18 years of age) to wear helmets at all times when wicket-keeping up to the stumps or batting, including when they are playing senior cricket. Notes 1. Parents/guardians, coaches and team officials need to ensure that this playing condition is adhered to. 2. This includes when junior batters are facing slow bowling. 3. Association administrators, club coaches, team managers, parents and other volunteers are also encouraged to consider the use of helmets for junior wicket-keepers ‘standing-back’ if there are concerns about the skill level of the wicket-keeper, bowlers and fielders. 4. Cricket Australia strongly recommends that all senior cricketers wear a helmet when batting, wicket-keeping or fielding in close (or in a zero reaction time position). In elite cricket a zero reaction time position is considered any position within 7 metres of the batter except any position behind square on the off side – therefore if fielding at silly mid-off or short-leg it is recommended that you wear a helmet, whereas helmets may not be necessary if fielding at gully or (regulation) slip to a spinner. 5. At the commencement of the 2019-2020 cricket season, all community cricketers (whether junior or senior) will be required to wear British Standard BS7928:2013 compliant helmets at all times when batting, wicket keeping up to the stumps and fielding in close. More guidance will be provided in due course. A list of helmets suitable for Men’s, Women’s and junior cricket is maintained and regularly updated at www.ecb.co.uk/information/ecb-and-pca-guidance-head-protectorshelmets. 6. Cricket Australia provides further information on junior format requirements relating to restrictions on fielding in close in their playing policies and guidelines. 7. Cricket Australia provides further information on recommended protective gear for Umpires in their playing policies and guidelines. For further information on Cricket Australia’s playing policies and guidelines see http://community.cricket.com.au/clubs/well-played. |
In all Batting 1. A batter must wear a British Standard 7928:2013 compliant helmet at all times when batting. Wicketkeeping 2. A wicketkeeper must wear a British Standard 7928:2013 compliant helmet at all times when keeping up to the stumps. Fielding 3.A fielder must wear a British Standard 7928:2013 compliant helmet at all times when fielding in a position closer than seven (7) metres from the batter’s position on the popping crease on a middle stump line, with the exception of any fielding position behind square of the wicket on the off side. Responsibility 4. The match umpires 5. In a match with Association appointed umpires, the umpires 6. In a match without Association appointed umpires, the captains of both batting and bowling teams are responsible for compliance of these clauses. 7. The captains of both batting and bowling teams 8. Helmets should be replaced immediately in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation following a significant impact. |
ABM, 04-Jun-2019
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Playing Condition B: Against All Types of Bowling Except Against Slow Bowling
ReplyDeleteSuggested Wording of Playing Conditions/Regulations:
1. A batter must wear a British Standard 7928:2013 compliant helmet at all times when batting against fast or medium-paced bowling.
2. The umpire(s) are the sole judge of whether bowling is fast or medium-paced and will judge the pace of bowling against what is considered “fast”, “medium-paced” or “slow” within the context of that particular match.
2.1 The wicketkeeper standing either up to, or back from the stumps must not be the deciding factor in this decision.
3. The umpire(s) are responsible for ensuring that a helmet is worn when required by clause 1.0 but are not responsible for ensuring that the helmet being worn by the batter is compliant with British Standard 7928:2013.
4. The umpire(s) must not allow the match to continue during any period in which a batter fails to wear a helmet when required by this clause.