Selection & Availabilty

• Selection Policy & Strategy - Attached Policies to be posted
• Teams Selected - Posted in Excel each Tuesday morning - updateable
• Player Availability - Player name list, fixtures and availability boxes - xls
• Player list updates - Method of changing address/phone details etc?

Selection policy

1. We will always pick the best team first
2. Every player will have a team role, agreed with the captains and to be actively used in matches
3. Selection will be based on form, known ability, conduct and attitude.
4. Balanced sides will be selected, in line with agreed player roles.
5. Where a player is picked in a different team from usual they will be played in their normal positions.
6. Non-payment of subscriptions by the end of may will mean non-selection
7. Late drop outs may well result in be dropped a team lower for the following week
8. Holiday breaks may result in one game in a lower side on return
9. Selections will be available to players on tuesday morning via the club web site and posting at jcg – voice, e-mail or text alerts will only be available by agreement with team captains.
10. Saturday league sides (in order) are the main priority, with Sunday league, knock-outs and friendlies following in order
11. Inappropriate behaviour (on or off the field) is not acceptable at any time and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
12. The selection committee reserves the right to vary the above if circumstances dictate.

The cricket committee promise to you

1. We aim to give you the very best cricketing experience each week and full value for your subscription.
2. Captains will discuss and agree with you your role in the side at the start of the season and will review it and form on a weekly basis.
3. Players will be picked in their agreed role and utilised there as fully as possible.
4. Youth team players (when selected) will be picked on merit, played in their role and fully utilised in that agreed role.
5. Selections will be posted on the acc web site and at jcg noticeboard each tuesday morning.
6. Promotions and demotions will be informed to you personally (with reasons) by the senior (de-) selecting captain
7. If required each player will have a “mentor” to help with performance & form
8. Structured training and coaching will be available for all players.
9. We intend to be fair to everyone at all times
10. Grievances can (and should) be made via the team captain, team vice captain, or club captain at any time

Your commitment to Alton CC

1. Meet your commitment – don’t drop out after wednesday evening.
2. Notify availability to the selection committee before 19.30 monday, including any need to leave early, “play at home” etc
3. Be responsible for checking your selection on tuesdays and advise any non availablility to captains at the earliest oportunity.
4. Agree with your captain your role in the team.
5. Practice your agreed role to the best of your ability / availability.
6. Be on time – arrivals at the game should be a minimum of 30 minutes before the start (60 minutes for the 1st xi) – changed and ready to play.
7. Play where selected to the best of your ability
8. Help your captain on match days, without being asked!!
9. Players in grade 1 are expected to play at least twice per week and in grade 2 at least once per week on average.
10. Always uphold “the spirit of cricket”, good manners and our club, on and off the field.