Ice Cricket Tournament Information

• The number of ice pitches is determined by the number of teams and groups.
• The tournament structure depends on exactly how many teams that we have participating.
• For example if we have 12 teams we will four groups of three teams.
• The matches are Six-a-Side but roll on and roll off substitutes are allowed.
• 6 overs are bowled by six different players. The bowlers who bowl must be the players that also bat. Substitute fielders are permitted.
• Every run run counts as double.
• Every wide counts as 3 runs. No extra ball
• No balls count as 3 extra runs with no extra ball.
• Matches tend to last around 50 minutes.
• Only one pad, the front pad, needs to be worn. The ball used is a Readers Windball, plastic practice indoor cricket ball.
• 4's and 6's can be scored and local rules dictate that should you hit a moose or a cross country skier an additional 6 runs is scored!
• One umpire is used and he or she will keep the score via the scoresheet given out at the start of the game by the tournament organiser.
• During the competition the non semi finalists will be drawn in a Plate Competition.
• All teams that take part in the first game must toast the wicket by taking a vodka shot.
• Sauna and ice plunge pool is available should it be required. Bar and outdoor food tent is also provided, as well as fires to warm yourself by.
• Prize ceremony is in the selected Tallinn restaurant. Ceremony will include Man of the Match awards, specific fines, as well as certificate presentation.
  
  Jason
  

  DATE	EVENT
  Thursday 29th January 2009 - Sunday 1st February 2009	Ice Cricket World Club Championship
  Thursday 5th March 2009 - Sunday 8th March 2009	Ice Cricket World Cup