UC Cup – FAQs

What is the format played? 

The format for this tournament is Twenty20.  

How many matches are played? 

There are four (4) regular round matches scheduled on the first two days of the tournament. However, depending on the number of teams in your competition, teams may be scheduled a bye. One round of finals will be played on morning of the third day, which will include all teams unless there is an uneven number of teams in the competition.  

 How many players can play in a team? 

Teams must have a minimum of 8 players to compete and are allowed a maximum of 10 players.

 What if I don't have enough players for a full team? 

If you do not have enough players for a full team, email UCCup@cricketact.com.au with what your current situation is. Often, there are other groups in the same situation who can be combined to help each other.  

What are the age groups and divisions? 

Age Groups 

  • Mixed: U12, U14 & U16
  • Girls: U14 & U18

Divisions

  • Division 1 – Higher-skilled teams (district, representative, high-standard clubs)
  • Division 2 – Community-based teams (schools, smaller local clubs)
  • Division 3 – Lower division community-based teams

What equipment is provided? 

Teams are provided with one ball per match. This will be provided at the beginning of the tournament, NOT after every match. 

At which venues will matches be held? 

Ground allocations are provided after the draw is finalised in the weeks prior to the competition start.  

When will a draw be provided?

A draw will be supplied approximately one week before the competition starts. 

Are teams required to provide officials for each match? 

Cricket ACT will endeavour to provide as many umpires as possible for each fixture. However, given the size of our pool of our umpires, and the tournament taking place mid-week, we cannot guarantee that we will have enough officials to stand in all fixtures. Where possible, we will allocate one umpire per match, so that the batting team will only have to provide a square leg umpire for 20 overs. Please come prepared to provide at least one official. 

We also ask that each team provide a scorer for the entirety of the match. 

How do you determine ladder positions? 

The finalists for each division will be determined by:

First 2 ladder position after round matches. 

If teams are tied on points the following order (10.5.3) will determine finishing order 

NRR

Head to Head

Number of Wins

Wins Percentage

Principal Partner

Platinum Partner