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CHANGES TO EQUIPMENT
DEFINITION OF JUNIOR - UNDER 13
ALL PLAYERS USING A FULL LENGTH PITCH AND A FULL SIZED BALL FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE LAWS ARE SENIORS.
THE SIZE OF STUMPS and BAILS HAS BEEN MORE CLOSELY DEFINED
APPENDIX A -LAW 8 (THE WICKETS)
JUNIOR BAILS

3 measurements are given for the width of the three sections of the bail's width
(The third section rests on the middle stump and matches the other bail. It is therefore the shortest section.)
The total width is 3 13/16 inches or 9.68 cm
First section 1 1/4 in / 3.18 cm
Middle section 1 13/16 in /4.60 cm
Third section 3/4 in / 1.91 cm
JUNIOR STUMPS
Height 27 in / 68.58 cm
Diameter maximum 1 3/8 in / 3.49 cm
Diameter minimum 1 1/4 in / 3.18 cm
Overall width of wicket    8 in / 20.32 cm
UNDER 14 AND UNDER 15 USE FULL SIZE STUMPS
WICKET KEEPER'S GLOVES
LAW 40.2 GLOVES
The pouches that have been "growing" on wicket keepers gloves have been made illegal . However because the glove manufacturers are stll producing illegal gloves it has been agreed by the ECB that this change will not be implemented until the 2003 outdoor season.
Do not buy a rogue pair this season and then have to change it next.
TRAINING SESSIONS

The four local District Associations are currently holding sessions to update umpire and scorer members and will be holding a number of training sessions at various locations for players, captains, coaches etc.
Also, if resources permit, they will be willing to hold sessions at individual clubs.
THE FOUR LOCAL REPS ARE :
BRIGHTON       GORDON FILMER 01273-302507
EASTBOURNE  FRANK RATCLIFFE 01273-478381
HASTINGS         MIKE GRIFFITHS    01424-721726
WEST SUSSEX    MIKE CHARMAN 01903/882462 / 695865

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