Midweek League

The VDCA Midweek League provides a welcoming environment for cricketers of all ages and abilities.

Matches are played on weeknights between May and September at venues across the city, and generally run around two hours in duration. While remaining very competitive, matches are played with a spirit of inclusion and encouragement, and most teams are affiliated with one of Victoria's many fine public houses which allows post-match dissection and discussion long after the final ball.

To get involved, contact one of the League or Club Representatives listed below, or just pop by Beacon Hill at about 6pm during the season for a chat.

Competition rules are included following the contact list.

Club Contacts

	Midweek Victoria, BC
	Herman Solomon, Midweek President 250-514-2313 hermansol@gmail.com
	Matt Haig, Midweek Vice President 250-888-7763 matt@knappett.com
	Dillon Carfoot, Midweek Secretary 250-598-2165 dilloncarfoot@yahoo.com
	Pal Singh, Midweek Treasurer 250-885-4731 vision_passion_raj@yahoo.com
	Graham Smith, Midweek Rep to VDCA 250-361-6117 1realtor@telus.net
	Keith Harris, Midweek Rep to VDCA 250-652-3205 keithnharris@shaw.ca
	Robin Scutt, Midweek Fairness Committee 250-144-1695 rscutt@shaw.ca
	Sirish Patel, Midweek Fairness Committee 250-385-5897 s200patel@gmail.com
	Beagle CC: Steve Streifel, Midweek Club Rep 250-652-0750 steveonly@shaw.ca Sponsored by The Beagle Pub, 301 Cook St, Victoria
	Colts CC: John Wenman, Midweek Club Rep 250-598-5477 jawenman@telus.net
	Fernwood Inn: Scott Guthrie, Midweek Club Rep 250-391-0515 ksguthrie@shaw.ca Sponsored by the Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria
	Fulham CC: Dan , Midweek Club Rep 250-686-9344 dansmith22@yahoo.com Sponsored by Smiths Pub, 777 Courtney St, Victoria
	MCC CC: Graham Smith, Midweek Club Rep 250-361-6117 1realtor@telus.net Sponsored by Christies Carriage House, 1739 Fort St, Victoria
	Metchosin CC: Firmin Wyndels, Midweek Club Rep 250-883-5208 firminwyndels@hotmail.com
	Peninsula Co-op: Nick Holfeld, Midweek Club Rep 250-727-5434 nick_holfeld@hotmail.com
	Pigs Trotters CC: Adrian Eaves, Midweek Club Rep 250-598-3515 adrianeaves@shaw.ca Sponsored by The Penny Farthing, 2228 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria
	Prairie Inn CC: Bert Moore, Midweek Club Rep 250-652-6133 bert.moore23@yahoo.ca Sponsored by the Prairie Inn, 7806 East Saanich Rd, Saanichton
	Ross Bay CC: Dave Buxton, Midweek Club Rep davidandjojo@shaw.ca Sponsored by the Ross Bay Pub, 1516 Fairfield Road, Victoria
	SMU CC: Tony Cordle, Midweek Club Rep 250-472-3620 tcordle@smus.bc.ca
	Spinnakers CC: Beau Beauchamp, Midweek Club Rep beau.beauchamp@smus.bc.ca Sponsored by Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub, 308 Catherine St, Victoria
	Sticky Wicket CC: Mike Martin, Midweek Club Rep 250-516-9052 martini_bear@hotmail.com Sponsored by The Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant, 919 Douglas St, Victoria
	Stonewallers CC: Matt Haig, Midweek Club Rep 250-888-7763 matt@knappett.com Sponsored by the Boondocks Cafe, 9732 1 Street, Sidney
	University CC: James Young, Midweek Club Rep joy@uvic.ca
	Wicket Maidens CC: Maree Wilson, Midweek Club Rep 250-384-5694 wicketmaidens@gmail.com

Competition Rules

1. Team fee $400.00 payable to Midweek League Treasurer at start of season. Laws of Cricket to apply where not covered below.
2. Matches to commence no later than 6pm - earlier if possible and by prior agreement; teams will play all others twice, the home team to prepare ground, mark run-up and supply ball.
3. Dress: All white or matching shirts and white trousers. It is the captain's responsibility to insist on the dress code for his team.
4. Teams shall consist of 9 players - listed to opposing captain prior to start of game upon request. Each side will receive 16 overs of 6 balls.
5. No team shall include more than 2 Weekend League player who featured in the preceding season's statistics (as printed in the VDCA handbook), or anyone who has represented BC or Canada in the preceding two years.
6. Bowlers limited to 3 overs each and a run-up of no more than 6 yards.
7. One run awarded for each wide bowled to a maximum of 4 in any one over. The bowler to continue until 6 fair balls are bowled.
8. Appeals for LBW will be frowned upon.
9. All batsmen must retire after scoring 25 runs. If one of the last pair of batsmen is out, the other batsman may bat on to his maximum of 25.
10. 2 points will be awarded for a win, 1 point for a tie or draw and 0 points for a loss.
11. All efforts should be made to obtain a result (greater runs scored > fewer wickets lost > fewer deliveries faced > fewer extras conceded).
12. If bad weather stops play, a waiting period to be observed at the captains' discretion before the match is abandoned. Such matches should be re-scheduled unless the captains agree to resolve result otherwise. Failing this, points shall be shared (drawn match).
13. A separate Knockout Competition will be played after conclusion of the League Competition. Players must have represented their team in at least 4 Midweek League matches to be eligible to participate in the Knockout Competition, and may represent one team only.
14. Conduct: Captains shall be responsible for disciplining their own players for unseemly conduct. Written statements concerning misconduct or unfair play will be received by the Midweek League Fairness Committee (c/o President) only within 7 days of the incident.
15. Helmets must be worn by all batsmen under 21 years of age. Each club's equipment must include a legal cricket helmet.

Last updated: 2011-03-04