All the captains and their team are invited for the BCL 2016 Award ceremony to be held on   Date: Sunday 25th Sept 2016 at 6:00 pm. Venue : FCC ground. Food: Snacks and coffee will be served    Minimum one member from each team should be present to collect the award for his team mate in-case if the awarded player cannot attend the award ceremony. Awards will not be given to any player after 25th Sept 2016    Captains from all the Team should be present at the award ceremony as we will give them the opportunity to award the trophy to their winning players.   See you all that the Award Ceremony!!!!!!  

BCL 2016 PLAYOFF CONDITIONS AND RULES 1.     Player qualification : T20: Each player should have played minimum of 7 games in order to qualify for playoffs. Teams that are playing T20 and T35 the number of games played in both will be counted. e.g: If a player played 4 games in T20 and 3 games in T35 (but for the same team) he will be qualified to play.   T35: Each player should have played minimum of 6 games in order to qualify for playoffs. Teams that are playing T20 and T35 the number of games played in both will be counted. e.g: If a player played 3 games in T20 and 3 games in T35 (but for the same team) he will be qualified to play. Umpires will be checking Photo ID’s. 2.     Semi-Final and Final Results: T20: Minimum of 5 overs per team will constitute a game. In case of rainout / tie game the team with higher standing on the points table shall be the winner. If the points are same the higher NRR team shall be the winner. T35: Minimum of 9 overs per team will constitute a game. In case of rainout / tie game the team with higher standing on points table shall be the winner. If points are same the higher NRR team shall be the winner.

T20 Playoffs Home Away   106 Canada Blasters vs Trinity 17-Sep-16 Sat FCC 8:00 AM   107 Jai Ho Sports vs United CC 17-Sep-16 Sat FCC Afternoon 12:30 PM   108 Brampton Tigers vs Premier CC 17-Sep-16 Sat Dixie 407 # 2 8:00 AM   109 Desert Storm vs GTCC 18-Sep-16 Sun FCC 8:00 AM Final D2 110 Div 2- 106 Winner   Div 2- 107 Winner 24-Sep-16 Sat Dixie 407 # 2 8:00 AM Final D1 111 Div 1- 108 Winner   Div 1- 109 Winner 24-Sep-16 Sat Creditview/Sandalwood # 2 8:00 AM T35 Playoffs Home Away   31 Mississauga Dolphins  vs Brampton Tigers 18-Sep-16 Sun FCC 12:30 PM   32 UKW vs Challengers CC 24-Sep-16 Sat FCC 12:30 PM Final 33 31 Winner vs 32 Winner 25-Sep-16 Sun FCC 10:00 AM

The playoff games will be played on weekend of Sept 17 / 18 and Sept. 24 / 25. The schedule will be posted on Sept. 12th, after completing all league games. All probable qualifying teams are requested to check the ground schedule by Sept. 13th. Here are the conditions 1.    Top 4 teams on the points table of each conference in T20 / T35 format will qualify for playoffs. 2.    If points are equal, the team with high net run rate will qualify. (Net run rate standings can be seen on web site. Go to standings- special reports-net run rate) 3.    If the points are same and NRR is same, the team with more overall wins will qualify. Rainout games will not be considered. 4.    Playoff Structure -:     Winners of Team 1 vs Team 4 and Team 2 vs Team 3 will play the FINAL. 5.    For T35 semi-final and final, there will be two umpires for each game, cost will be shared by both teams. 6.    BCL will provide one ball to each team for the playoff games. 7.    The FINAL on Sept. 25, 2016 will be followed by the Awards distribution. All award details will be posted by Sept 19th. Teams are requested to inform all their players.   THIS YEAR THE WINNING TEAM WILL BE AWARDED A GIVEAWAY TROPHY AND 20% DISCOUNT ON THE 2017 SEASON REGISTRATION FEE.   The playoff games will be played on weekend of Sept 17 / 18 and Sept. 24 / 25. The schedule will be posted on Sept. 12th, after completing all league games. All probable qualifying teams are requested to check the ground schedule by Sept. 13th. Here are the conditions 1.    Top 4 teams on the points table of each conference in T20 / T35 format will qualify for playoffs. 2.    If points are equal, the team with high net run rate will qualify. (Net run rate standings can be seen on web site. Go to standings- special reports-net run rate) 3.    If the points are same and NRR is same, the team with more overall wins will qualify. Rainout games will not be considered. 4.    Playoff Structure -:     Winners of Team 1 vs Team 4 and Team 2 vs Team 3 will play the FINAL. 5.    For T35 semi-final and final, there will be two umpires for each game, cost will be shared by both teams. 6.    BCL will provide one ball to each team for the playoff games. 7.    The FINAL on Sept. 25, 2016 will be followed by the Awards distribution. All award details will be posted by Sept 19th. Teams are requested to inform all their players. THIS YEAR THE WINNING TEAM WILL BE AWARDED A GIVEAWAY TROPHY AND 20% DISCOUNT ON THE 2017 SEASON REGISTRATION FEE.  

PLAYING CONDITIONS AS DISCUSSED IN CAPTAIN’S MEETING 2016 (For all other rules follow BCL By-laws) ALL NO BALL IS A FREE HIT. NO WARNING FOR MANKADING, BOWLER IS ALLOWED TO RUN NON STRIKER OUT WITHOUT WARNING. (RUNNING OF NON-STRIKER IS ALLOWED BUT ONLY AT THE POINT OF RELEASE) BEAMER -1 (ONE) WARNING ONLY - (IF DANGEROUS).  ANY BEAMER IS NO BALL. A TEAM MUST HAVE AT LEAST 9 (NINE) PLAYERS DRESSED IN CRICKET ATTIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF THE UMPIRE PRIOR TO THE TOSS. THE TOSS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE OTHER TEAM AND ANY DELAY DUE TO PLAYERS WILL RESULT IN THE OVERS DEDUCTION FOR THE TEAM WHO IS SHORT OF PLAYERS WEATHER BATTING OR BOWLING. OTHER TEAM WILL GET FULL QUOTA OF OVERS FOR BATTING. IF BOTH TEAMS ARE SHORT THE TOSS TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED WHEN ONE TEAM HAS 9 PLAYERS READY TO START GAME, OVERS WILL BE REDUCED ACCORDING TO THE TIME PERMITTED. IF THE PLAYER IS ABSENT FROM THE FIELD FOR LONGER THAN EIGHT (8) MINUTES, (I) THE PLAYER SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO BOWL IN THAT INNINGS AFTER HIS RETURN UNTIL HE HAS BEEN ON THE FIELD FOR AT LEAST THAT LENGTH OF PLAYING TIME FOR WHICH HE WAS ABSENT. (II) THE PLAYER SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO BAT UNLESS OR UNTIL, IN THE AGGREGATE, HE HAS RETURNED TO THE FIELD AND /OR HIS SIDE INNINGS HAS BEEN IN PROGRESS FOR AT LEAST THAT LENGTH OF PLAYING TIME FOR WHICH HE HAS BEEN ABSENT OR, IF EARLIER, WHEN HIS SIDE HAS LOST FIVE WICKETS. UMPIRES FEE: T20: $50.00/GAME ($25.00 EACH TEAM)                          T20: $70.00/GAME ($35 EACH TEAM), IF ONE UMPIRE.                          T35: $80.00/GAME ($40.00 EACH TEAM)

We are pleased to provide most of the teams with one practice game before the start of the season. The league has taken efforts to accomdoate as many of you within the available resources. This schedule is final and will not change. If you are unable to play please let Chetanya know before Thursday, May 5th.    You are being asked to designate invidual umpires for the game. If you wish to pay for a neutral umpire get in touch with Vasant. 

Captain and Vice Captain are  invited to attend the Captains meeting. Please see below for time and Place. Attendance is mandatory. Captain's Meeting for the 2016 Season is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th, 2016 Venue: 241 Clarence Street, Unit 28 /29, 2nd floor. Brampton L6W 4P2 Time: 6:30 pm SHARP  Teams must make sure to pick up balls at $25 each, in quantity of at least 6, at the captain's meeting.        Agenda : BCL bylaws, Web site presentation, Ball Distribution.

BCL is glad to announce T35 ODI afternoon tournament for season 2016. Registrations are now open for all the member teams and non-member teams. Format will be as following Total of 8 teams, 7 matches each team, plus play offs Entry fee $150 for BCL teams, $200 for non BCL teams Umpire fee $40 per team per game (One umpire per game) , ball fee $25 per game. All interested teams are required to book their spots as soon as possible. Send your consent emails to BCL management. 

The T20 registrations are closed for season 2016. Please stay tuned for captains meeting. All teams should start registering their players as soon as possible. Contact Mukesh Rawat for your login and password information. 

are due by Friday, March 11th.   Teams that have submitted their registration forms and have not yet submitted the depsosit money will risk losing their spot after this deadline.   We are facing an overwhelming demands from new and returning clubs and spots will now be available on a "first pay - first play basis".   Please take action in order to avoid disappointment. [Email all payment confirmations to mukesh@bramptoncricketleague as well as arvinder@bramptoncricketleague.ca]

  All the clubs are invited to register your teams for the 2016 season.  Please send us the new registrations forms with all the contact information by Feb 29th, 2016. You are also requested to pay the registration deposit of $300 with your registration forms. Send your direct deposit receipts along with form to Mukesh Rawat. Direct Deposit banking details are as follows:   TD BANK, Brampton Cricket League, Transit # 03102, Account # 523-0265 This years total registration fee for returning teams and new teams will be as following Returning Teams               $1350 New Teams                        $1500 Ball Fee                              $25 per ball ( all the balls should be picked up in Captain's meeting) Umpire fee                         $50 per team per match. This year Brampton Cricket League is looking at the possibility of having some league T20 game in the evening under flood lights. BCL believes in improving the competition and making the season exciting for member clubs. For all these initiatives, BCL depends on the timely participation of all clubs so clubs are requested to send their registration forms and the initial deposit as quickly as possible.   

The Brampton Guardian covered this event throughout the weekend.    Yet, another unique project by the BCL which ACTUALLY promotes the growth of cricket within the region.   Here is the full story

BCL is pleased to annouce the first ever flood light competition organized by a league.    Spots are limited and available to BCL teams free to charge.   This is a once in a life time chance (for now). Come celebrate with the league with IPL sytle music, food with live video & photo coverage.   Click here for the image & additional details & check the schedule here

Here is the Practice Game Schedule.   A few rules:   1.) Start & Finish on time   2.) Set your own umpires 3.) Show courtesy towards your opponent 4.) Have fun & get ready for season!

Has now been posted.   Note:   1.) The schedule is subject to change and teams re requested to verify it every week until mid June; after which any schedule changes will be communicated by email.   2.) There is NO cash prize allocated for this year. If things change, the league will notify all clubs via website.   3.) Captain's meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 8th at 7:30pm at Chris Gibson Community Centre. Attendance is mandatory.