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Bunbury & Districts Cricket Association

BDCA Playing Conditions, Rules & Policies

Access the current BDCA playing conditions, competition rules and association policies for senior and junior cricket. Captains, coaches, players, umpires and club officials should use the documents on this page as the official source for game-day requirements.

Most documents are provided in either PDF or Microsoft Word format. You may need to download software to your computer or device in order to be able to open, print or edit these documents.

Current Playing Conditions

BDCA Playing Conditions and General Rules

Official BDCA playing conditions and general rules for Senior Men, Senior Women and T20 competitions for the 2026/27 season.

BDJCA Junior Playing Conditions Overview — 2026/27

Quick-reference overview of junior playing conditions, including match formats, start and finish times, team numbers, pitch and boundary requirements, batting retirements, bowling limits, fielding restrictions and finals.

BDJCA Junior Playing Conditions — 2026/27

Official BDJCA local laws and junior playing conditions covering competition formats, player administration, safety, match-day requirements, batting, bowling and fielding restrictions, match results and finals.

Umpire Resources

MCC Laws of Cricket — 2017 Code, 4th Edition (2026)

The official MCC Laws of Cricket incorporating the 2026 edition changes, effective from 1 October 2026.

Summary of the 73 MCC Law Changes — 2026

A quick-reference list of the 73 new, amended or clarified MCC Laws, including the area affected and implementation date.

MCC Law Changes for 2026 — Explained

An explanation of the changes introduced in the 2026 edition of the MCC Laws of Cricket and their practical effect.

Other Resources & Documents

BDCA Annual Schedule of Fees and Charges

Approved schedule of BDCA affiliation fees, team nomination fees, levies, equipment charges and other fees for the 2026/27 season

BDCA Umpire Invoice Estimator — 2026/27

Downloadable estimator for club administrators and treasurers to select the number of umpires appointed by grade and round and calculate expected BDCA umpire invoices.

BDCA Constitution

The current constitution governing the Bunbury & Districts Cricket Association.

BDCA Treasurer’s Calendar — 2026/27

Key dates for club fee instalments, umpire invoices, competition rounds and representative carnivals to assist club treasurers with budgeting and payments.

BDCA Bonus Points Quick-Reference Chart

Quick-reference bonus-point tables for Senior Men’s 20, 30, 40, 45 and 50-over matches. Includes indicative run rates, overs and target scores. The BDCA Competition Coordinator confirms all official bonus-point allocations.

Quick Links & Forms

Safeguarding Children in Cricket

Access guidance and resources for creating safe, welcoming cricket environments for children and young people

View Safeguarding

Report a Conduct or Spirit Breach

Use the online form to report an alleged breach of the BDCA Code of Conduct or the Spirit of Cricket

Submit a Report

Duckworth–Lewis–Stern Calculator

Calculate revised targets for rain-affected or interrupted matches using Cricket Australia’s online DLS Calculator.

Open Calculator

Current BDCA Policies

Approved BDCA policies are available below. These documents support club administration, conduct, match-day operations and Association governance.
Policies may be updated from time to time. Clubs will be notified of material changes.

D-6: BDCA Code of Conduct

The official standards of behaviour and conduct applying to BDCA players, officials, clubs and participants.

D-1: Club Membership and Team Nominations

Requirements for BDCA club membership, annual affiliation and team nominations

D-4: Match Day and Scoring Procedures

Official procedures for match-day administration, team lists, scoring, results and reporting across BDCA competitions

B-4: Protests, Disputes and Appeals Board

Procedures for matters referred by the BDCA Executive Committee to the Protests, Disputes and Appeals Board

D-2: BDCA & BDJCA Social Media Policy

The official policy governing responsible social media use connected with BDCA and BDJCA clubs, teams, participants and officials

D-3: Playing Attire Policy

Standards and approval requirements for club colours and playing attire across BDCA competitions

D-5: Club Financial Requirements

Requirements for fees, charges, invoicing and payments applying to clubs affiliated with the BDCA

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