Constitution

NAME/COLOR

The Club shall be known as ‘Knights Cricket Club’.  Our uniform color will be  “WHITE” for League and Friendly games.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The aims and objectives of the Club will be:

• 1. To offer competitive opportunities in cricket

  2. To promote the Club and the sport of cricket within the local community

  3. To provide all of its services in a way that is fair to everyone

  4. To ensure that all present and future members receive fair and equal treatment

  5. Always put members first than wining the game

MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the Club shall be open to all, irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, creed, color, social status or sexual orientation and not unreasonably restricted, to any person who is prepared to accept the objectives of the Club.

SUBSCRIPTION

Annual Subscription and Match Fees for the coming season are recommended and decided by the Committee.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Full membership will be $250.

New membership will be $125.

* Membership Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. 

MANAGEMENT

The Club will be managed by a Committee that shall consist of President, Selectors, Captain and Vice Captain. The Committee will conduct its business in accordance with the Club Constitution. All Committee Members must be members of the Club. The Committee has authority to co-opt other Club Members from time to time as it thinks appropriate.  The Committee shall meet regularly to conduct the business of the Club and accepted Committee protocols shall apply.

CAPTAIN

The Captain is expected to put the interest his teammates first and foremost. He will carry out the plan that was talked by the team before start of the game.

QUESTIONS AND MATTERS ARISING

In the event of any question or matter arising that is not provided for in the constitution, such question or matter shall be dealt with by the Committee, whose decision shall be final. Members who will misbehave to damage clubs image on or off the field will be fined or will be terminated from the club membership.  Prorated membership due will be return to the member. This will hold true to committee members as well.

SPECIAL MEETINGS

The President shall convene a Special Meeting at any time by order of the Committee, or on receiving a request signed by at least 50% of the members.

FINANCE

All Club monies will be banked in an account held in the name of the Club. The Club Treasurer will be responsible for the finances of the Club. Proper accounts shall be kept of all sums of money received and paid out by the Club. The Financial Year of the Club ends on 30th October. An audited statement of accounts, up to and including this date, shall be presented to all members at the end of club year.

TEAMS

The Committee shall select Teams to represent the Club in any Competition or match.

TROPHIES

The Club will award the following trophies annually for 40 Overs, 30 Overs and T20

Best Batsman

Who will be decided by: Total runs scored for a single season and having the best average.  Member had to have played more than 60% of the games for the season.

Best Bowler

Who will be decided by: Total wickets taken for a single season and best economy rate.  Member had to have played more than 60% of the games for the season.

Best All-Rounder

Who will be decided by: Total runs scored for a single season and number of wickets and catches taken.  Member had to have played more than 60% of the games for the season.

Best Fielder

Who will be decided by: Total wickets taken for a single season and best economy rate.  Member had to have played more than 60% of the games for the season.

Best Wicket Keeper

who will be decided by: Total wickets taken for a single season and best economy rate.  Member had to have played more than 60% of the games for the season.

ALTERATION OF THE CONSTITUTION

The Constitution shall be reviewed by the Committee annually and changes may be proposed. Individual members may also propose changes. All proposed changes shall be forwarded to the Secretary on or before the 15th October.  No alteration shall be made unless supported by a majority of those members