Hi all, some reminders that should be useful to all captains
Helpful reminders
1 Matches start at 12.00noon in all divisions tomorrow.
2 All matches are overs matches - reminder that all 4th XI Divisions (Div 14 and Below) will again only play overs matches in the 2026 season. All other divisions will have the same overs and time split as usual.
3 All 1st and 2nd XIs will use pink balls in the overs matches - all other matches will use red. Each XI for all matches should bring one ball each to each match.
4 In Overs matches 1st XI Premier Div teams must wear coloured clothing, all other 1st XIs and all 2nd XIs have the choice to wear coloured clothing, all other fixtures should be in whites. Time matches should all be played in whites.
5 Notification of results on Play Cricket - 1st XIs result by 9pm Saturday evening, full scorecard by Sunday 8pm.
All other matches must have results up by Sunday 8pm.
Generic Rule 18 outlines all the different deadlines for result and scorecards - please get them done as soon as possible after a match.
6 Teas to be provided at 1st and 2nd XI matches by home teams. At all other matches there is no need to provide teas, but clubs can communicate and organise teas if both parties agree.
7 Captain forms
1st XI Captains must complete this form by 5pm Monday following the match https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-9eEQC1jwlCak39-XoEhfInZKnL0vaoaSJ9K_j-JqJNan1Q/viewform?usp=send_form
All other non-1st XI captains are encouraged to submit this form, to give the league info around how their match went https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc7wXbb80HmmdrEcmWrlG6k50d1w3QWd5oSRr_LW9UkffGaA/viewform
9 All league rules and documents can be found at this link https://www.essexcricket.com/pages/page_34628/Rules-and-Regulations.aspx
I hope that the sun continues to shine and everyone has a great start to the season and a successful 2026.
Any issues you can’t solve yourself please do let me know
Thomas Clarke
HFEL Chairman
tpc1981@hotmail.com
07763607076