Stoolball news in October 2004

The Rules Working Group met for the first time this afternoon. Our remit is to clarify and unify the rules of stoolball for all to understand.

Agreement was reached on the wording of the first four sections of he rules:

• Teams
• Umpires
• Scorers
• Equipment

Sections for future discussion are:

• Bowling
• Batsman’s Innings
• Method of Scoring
• The Over
• Dead Ball
• No Ball
• Wide Ball
• Bye
• The Batsman is Out
• Wicket Keeper
• Substitute
• Lost Ball
• Misconduct

The Chairman of the Rules Working Group, Richard Emsley, Chairman of the National Stoolball Association (NSA), John Price, Secretary of the NSA, Kay Price and ten others representing almost all leagues and associations attended the meeting.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday 7 November from 11am.

The Rules Working Group will meet at Cowfold Sports Pavilion on Sunday 24 October starting at 11am and going on no later than 1pm. All leagues and associations are asked to send a representative responsible for rules.