Clubs, prior to Umpires arrival, must inspect the ground and surrounds to ensure it is suitable for play. Refer Ground Inspection Report. (Insurance requirement) and clubs are required to retain these for 7 years.

 Provide an adequate supply of grass clippings / sawdust (if Councils permit) on wet days and whiting etc. for pitch markings.

 Provide approved match balls for the first innings of both sides. (PR 13.1).

 Provide spare match balls, stumps and bails, umpires to take stumps from ground at conclusion of play.

 Pitch the stumps for umpires prior to commencement of play. Clubs must use Kookaburra Stumps in all matches.

 Provide a Scoreboard at all grounds. The scoreboard must show the number of the over about to start or in progress.

 Provide a suitable afternoon tea as well as make drinks available for drink breaks.

 Ensure that a First Aid Kit is available. (A penalty of $20 may apply).

 Phone Scores (1st & 2nd XI’s only) by 6.40 p.m. and / or within 30 minutes of completion of the days play in one-day matches. All scores are to be phoned to Peter Flack on 9467 1118.

Approach this in a careful manner and do not be over zealous in your approach, but if required note in your umpires report and if needed the VSDCA will follow up.