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Rules and Regulations Clothing and Equipment
Rules and Regulations Clothing and Equipment
A. Preface
1. The objectives which ISCC seeks to achieve through these regulations are:
a) To ensure a consistent approach and to treat all Member Federations equally;
b) To ensure appropriate standards of appearance of players, team and match officials;
c) To protect the sponsorship rights of ISCC and its Member Federations (including from ambush marketing);
d) To allow an opportunity for players to obtain some revenue from controlled bat advertising;
e) To prohibit advertising connected with betting and/or gaming.
2. These regulations are valid as from the 14th October 2004.
B. Definitions
1. Betting Logo - a Logo which is either perceived, or likely to be perceived, by spectators and viewers, as being associated or connected in some way with betting, gaming or gambling of any kind.
2. Commercial Logo - an ISCC Approved Logo of an entity, which is the sponsor of a series, event, team, player or umpires.
3. Super-Cricket Clothing - shirts, T-shirts, trousers, sweaters, caps, hats, helmets, wristbands, headbands, sunglasses or other headgear.
4. Super-Cricket Equipment - stumps, bats, pads, boots, shoes, gloves (batting or wicket keeping), thigh pads, arm guards and other visible protective equipment.
5. Event Logo - an ISCC Approved Logo of an international super-cricket event, which may include (but not consist solely of) a Commercial Logo of the sponsors of the event.
6. Excluded Events - unless otherwise advised by ISCC, in advance of an event, Excluded Event means: ISCC Super-Cricket World Cup, the ISCC Champions Trophy, ISCC Women World Cup and other Events, the ISCC Under 19 Super-Cricket World Cup and the ISCC Trophy and Ansar Trophy etc. (or replacements for any of the same) up to and including the ISCC Super-Cricket World Cup.
7. ISCC Approved - in relation to any Logo, means approved by ISCC (or by ISE Cards India Ltd ("ISE") as ISCC may decide) in accordance with the procedure set out in Section P below, as qualifying as a Manufacturer's Logo, a Commercial Logo, an Event Logo, a National Logo, a Player's Bat Logo or an Umpires' Logo (as the case may be) and as not being a Betting Logo and as being otherwise in accordance with these Regulations.
8. Logo - means any form of identification or branding including (without limitation) any corporate name, business name, internet domain name, title, flag, emblem, crest, mascot or trade mark (whether registered or not and including any symbol, device or colour(s) which functions or is intended to function as a trade mark).
9. Manufacturer - in relation to any item of Super-Cricket Clothing or Super-Cricket Equipment, "Manufacturer" shall mean any entity carrying on the business of both:
(A) manufacturing or procuring the manufacture of the Super-Cricket Equipment or the Super-Cricket Clothing of the type in question; and
(B) supplying it from readily available stock for sale throughout outlets of several kinds to members of the public in a country which is a Member of ISCC, with the aid of published price lists and catalogues, and with profit directly from the sale of such Super-Cricket Clothing or Super-Cricket Equipment as its main aim.
An entity not otherwise within this definition shall not qualify as a Manufacturer by reason of its being associated in business with, or a company in the same group of companies as a Manufacturer.
No entity shall qualify as a Manufacturer of any item of Super-Cricket Clothing or Super-Cricket Equipment by virtue of its involvement in the manufacture of Super-Cricket Clothing or Super-Cricket Equipment of any other type. In particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing), no entity shall qualify as a Manufacturer of bats by reason of its manufacture of any other item of Super-Cricket Equipment or Super-Cricket Clothing.
An entity which as of 15 May 2005 qualified as a "Manufacturer" under the previous edition of these regulations but which would not otherwise qualify as a Manufacturer hereunder shall be deemed to continue to qualify as a Manufacturer provided the Logo of any such entity shall not thereby qualify as a Manufacturer's Logo if it is a Betting Logo.
10. Manufacturer's Logo - an ISCC Approved Logo of the Manufacturer of the item of Super-Cricket Equipment or Super-Cricket Clothing in question excluding, however:
(A) any Logo which (notwithstanding some connection with a Manufacturer) is also (either at the time of its adoption or subsequently) a Logo of, confusingly similar to or which suggests a connection with any entity which is not a Manufacturer; and
(B) any Betting Logo. provided, however, that ISCC may (in its sole discretion) approve as a Manufacturer's Logo, a Logo of an entity which, although not already a Manufacturer, is nevertheless a manufacturer of sports clothing and/or sports equipment other than Super-Cricket Clothing and Super-Cricket Equipment.
11. Manufacturer's Identification Strip - a tone on tone or contrasting strip, up to a maximum width of 8cm, containing a Manufacturer's Logo once or repeatedly. (For the avoidance of doubt there may be only one manufacturer for each article of super-cricket clothing)
12. National Logo - an ISCC Approved Logo of a country or its ISCC Member Federation.
13. Player's Bat Logo - means an ISCC Approved Logo of a sponsor of a player to be carried on the player's bat; provided that such Logo shall not be either:
(A) of, or confusingly similar to, or likely to be perceived as suggesting a connection with:
(1) an entity which conflicts (whether through being a competitor or otherwise) with the exclusivity of any sponsor, supplier, or commercial partner of the Member Federation of the player concerned or of an ISCC Event; or
(2) a Manufacturer, other than the Manufacturer of the item of super-cricket equipment it is to be carried on; or
(B) a Betting Logo.
ISCC shall have the final say in determining whether any such conflict or circumstances exist and no player may pursue any action against ISCC or ISE, or against his team's ISCC Member Federation should he be precluded from displaying a Player's Bat Logo by reason of the same.
14. Umpires' Logo - means an ISCC Approved Commercial Logo of an Umpires' Sponsor.
15. Umpires' Sponsor - means a sponsor of the umpires (including 'third-umpires' and which may also extend to cover the referee(s)) for any event or series of events which has either been given ISCC Approval prior to conclusion of any unconditional contract appointing the same or which has been appointed by ISCC or ISE directly.
16. ISCC Events - means the ISCC Super-Cricket World Cup, the ISCC Champions Trophy, ISCC Women World Cup and other Events, the ISCC Under 19 Super-Cricket World Cup and the ISCC Trophy and Ansar Trophy etc. and any other super-cricket event owned by the ISCC or any of its group companies.
C. Scope of Application
1. Except where otherwise stated these regulations apply to all One Day Internationals Super-Cricket played under the auspices of the ISCC.
2. These regulations govern the authorisation of clothing and equipment worn and used by players and team officials of Member Federation representative teams and the clothing worn by match officials. Sponsor advertising, manufacturer identification and the decorative rights of the Member Federations are also addressed.
3. The aforesaid persons are subject to these provisions when on official duty for the aforesaid matches, either on the field of play or as otherwise expressly stated.
4. These regulations also cover sponsor advertising and manufacturer identification on stumps.
5. Any clothing or equipment that does not comply with these regulations is strictly prohibited. In particular, no Logo shall be permitted to be displayed on Super-Cricket Clothing or Super-Cricket Equipment, other than a National Logo, a Commercial Logo, an Event Logo, a Manufacturer's Logo or a Player's Bat Logo as provided in the clauses below.
6. Agreements and regulations pertaining specifically to individual ISCC Events should also be consulted regarding specific instructions concerning clothing and equipment at such ISCC Events.
D. Colours and Design
1. One Day Internationals Super-Cricket (Except those played during the day with a red ball. In such a case the provisions of D 1 above shall apply)
a) Playing Shirts, Sweaters and Trousers: Each Member Federation shall not be entitled to choose the colours and design of its playing shirts, sweaters and trousers subject to the following restrictions:
o The playing shirts, sweaters and trousers shall be two coloured (Lower-Grey, T-Shirt-Blue & Red for each side team), which is likely to make the sighting of a white ball difficult. In this respect the decision of the ISCC Super-Cricket Operations Chief shall be final).
o In the event of names and/or numbers of players being carried on the shirts and sweaters (numbers may also be carried on the trousers) they shall correctly reflect the identity of the player. The number on the shirts and sweaters shall be between 25cm (9.75inches) and 35cm (13.65inches) in height, clearly legible, positioned in the centre back of the shirt and entirely visible when the shirt is tucked into the trousers. The numbers on the trousers shall be between 10cm (3.9inches) and 15cm (5.85inches) high, clearly legible and positioned on the front of either leg above the knee. The numbers shall be sewn on or fixed by heat transfer and not affixed by Velcro or any temporary means. The names must be positioned above or below the number on the back of the shirt and the letters used must be between 6cm (2.34inches) and 7.5cm (2.93inches) in height and clearly legible. The names and numbers may not contain any advertising elements.
o The colours and design of the playing shirts, sweaters and trousers shall be uniform to all members of the same team. An exception to this is that shirt, sleeves may be cut to any length, as long as both sleeves are evenly trimmed and the edges are sewn and hemmed.
b) T-Shirts (worn under playing shirt): Shall be plain white or of the same colour as the base colour of the playing shirt.
c) Shoes and Boots: Shall have a predominately white upper, tongue and laces Stripes, other design features and manufacturer's identity shall be in a maximum of two colours (other than white).
d) Socks: Shall be white, cream or light grey or the same colour as the base colour of the trousers.
e) Pads (batting and wicket-keeping): Shall be plain coloured (other than white or any light colour which is likely to make the sighting of the white ball difficult. In this respect the decision of the ISCC Match Referee shall be final) save that the straps may be in the house colours of the Manufacturer. The colour of the pads shall be uniform to all members of the same team. The colour of the pads must be properly maintained, discoloured or faded pads will not be permitted.
f) Batting Gloves: The protective areas of the glove shall be predominantly white or of the same colour as the base colour of the playing shirt.
g) Headbands and wristlets: Shall be plain coloured (other than white or any light colour, which is likely to make the sighting of the white ball difficult. In this respect the decision of the ISCC Match Referee shall be final).
h) Armguards: Shall be plain white or of the same colour as the base colour of the playing shirt and save that the straps may be in the house colours of the Manufacturer.
i) Helmets: Shall be of one plain colour. The colour of the helmet and the size and position of the National Logo thereon shall be uniform to all members of the same team.
j) Caps and Sunhats: The colours and design of caps and sunhats shall be uniform to all members of the same team.
k) Stumps: There shall be no regulations covering the colour of the stumps save that the bails shall be of a distinguishing colour to that of the stumps. See Rules and Standard Playing Conditions for required size and dimensions.
E. National Logos
1. A Member Federation may display its National Logo only once each on the playing shirts, sweaters, caps, helmets and sunhats within the following parameters:
a) Playing Shirts: On chest (upper left) - not exceeding 10 square inches (64.5cm²);
b) Sweaters: On chest (middle or upper left) - not exceeding 10 square inches (64.5cm²);
c) Caps, helmets and sunhats: On front - not exceeding 10 square inches (64.5cm²).
2. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the National Logo, the name of the country and/or the national flag or elements contained therein from being incorporated as part of the design of the playing shirts and sweaters used in One Day International Super-Cricket matches.
3. The National Logo, name of the country or national flag should not contain any advertising and must not interfere with any elements of the clothing identifying the player.
F. Commercial Logos (including Event Logos)
1. Playing Shirts (and Sweaters): A Member Federation may display up to two Commercial Logos on the playing shirts (and sweaters, mirroring those on the playing shirts) of its team as follows:
a) One Day Internationals Super-Cricket: In two positions, namely the chest (middle) - not exceeding 32 square inches (206.45cm²) and the sleeve (leading arm) - not exceeding 10 square inches (64.5cm²). Note that as an alternative to the Logo being positioned in the middle of the chest, the Logo may be positioned on the upper right of the chest. In such instance however the logo may not exceed 10 square inches (64.5cm²).
2. In the case of the host team the Commercial Logos may consist of the Event Logo and/or the Logos of up to two event, series or team sponsors. In the case of the visiting team the Commercial Logos may consist of the Logos of up to two team sponsors.
3. Subject to the limitations contained in these regulations a visiting team may display any Commercial Logo on its clothing or equipment irrespective of whether such Logos may conflict with any sponsor or supplier of the host Member Federation.
4. A visiting team shall abide by any law of the host country, which restricts advertising of a product. No compensation shall be payable should a visiting team be precluded from displaying its Commercial Logos on Super-Cricket Clothing or Super-Cricket Equipment, and a visiting team shall not pursue any action against the Host Member Federation.
5. The host Member Federation shall not require a visiting team to wear the Event Logo without the consent of the Federation of the visiting team. There shall be no obligation to give such consent, but if it is given, the visiting team must forego the use by its team sponsors of one of the two Commercial Logos.
6. Any Commercial Logo on clothing shall be decided by each Member Federation and shall be common to and worn by each member of the team concerned. No individual Commercial Logos shall be worn by any team member, save for the carrying of a Player's Bat Logo on bats, as provided herein.
7. Stumps: The Event Logo and/or the Logos of the event/series sponsors may be displayed on the stumps.
G. Manufacturer's Logos
Except where otherwise stated the following regulations pertaining to the positioning and size of Manufacturer's Logos on Super-Cricket Clothing and Super-Cricket Equipment shall apply to One Day Internationals Super-Cricket.
1. Players Clothing and Equipment
a) Playing Shirts (One Day Internationals): One Manufacturer's Logo may be displayed on the chest (upper right or middle depending upon where the Commercial Logo is displayed)) or on the opposite sleeve to the one carrying the Commercial Logo - not exceeding 6 square inches (38.71cm²), with no single dimension smaller than 1.5 inches (3.81cm). The playing shirts may have a Manufacturer's Identification Strip (not exceeding 8cm in width) down the outer seam of both the sleeves or down the outer seams of the shirt
b) T-shirts (worn under playing shirt) - No visible Logos are permitted on T-shirts.
c) Sweaters: The position and size of the Manufacturer's Logo and Manufacturer's Identification Strip (ODISCs) on sweaters shall mirror that of the playing shirt.
d) Trousers:
ODISCs:
i. The trousers may have a Manufacturer's Identification Strip down the outer seam of both trouser legs.
ii. One Manufacturer's Logo may be displayed on front between waist and knee - not exceeding 2 square inches (12.9cm²).
e) Shoes and Boots: One Manufacturer's Logo may be displayed on the sole - no restriction on size. Two further Manufacturer's Logos may be displayed elsewhere on the shoes/boots (one of which shall be on the tongue) - not exceeding 2 square inches (12.9cm²).. Stripes identifying the manufacturer shall be permitted provided the shoe or boot shall have a predominately white upper, tongue and laces and stripes, other design features and manufacturer's identity shall be in a maximum of two colours (other than white).
f) Socks: One Manufacturer's Logo may be displayed on each sock - not exceeding 2 square inches (12.9cm²).
g) Batting Pads: Three Manufacturer's Logos may be displayed on each pad as follows:
o On the front of the pad placed on either the instep or the knee roll (outside of the leg, not central) or above the knee roll (outside of the leg, not central) - not exceeding 4 square inches (25.81cm²).
o On the inside top of the pad - no size restriction.
o On one of the pad straps - not exceeding 4 square inches (25.81cm²).
h) Wicket Keeping Pads: These must comply with the same rules as for batting pads, except that the single Manufacturer's Logo allowed to be carried on the front of each pad may be placed on the centre of the top of the pad, above the knee roll.
i) Batting Gloves: Three Manufacturer's Logos may be displayed on each glove as follows:
o Two on the back of the glove - not exceeding 2 square inches (12.9cm²).
o One on the inside of the wristband - not exceeding 2 square inches (12.9cm²).
h) Wicket Keeping Gloves: Two Manufacturer's Logos may be displayed on the back of each glove. One such Logo shall not exceed 6 square inches (38.71cm² and the other shall not exceed 2 square inches (12.9cm²). Any visible stitching, ventilation, stencil effect, or other design aspect of the glove which is in the shape or form of the Manufacturer's Logo shall be considered as one of the permitted Logos.
k) Thigh Pads, Shin Pads and other body protective equipment: No Logos are permitted to be visible, whether showing through clothing or otherwise.
l) Headbands and Wristlets: No Logos are allowed on these items.
m) Sunglasses: One Manufacturer's Logo may be displayed on the frame, either on the left side or on the right side, but not on the front - not exceeding 0.5 square inch (3.22cm²). No Logo is permitted on the lens or on the band, which must be a single colour only.
n) Arm Guards: No Logos are permitted.
o) Helmets (including earpieces), Caps and Sunhats: One Manufacturer's Logo may be displayed on the back or one side of the helmet, cap or sunhat - not exceeding 2 square inches (12.9cm²). One Manufacturer's Logo may also be displayed on the top of each earpiece or the top of both sides of the grid of the helmet - not exceeding 2 square inches (12.9 cm²).
p) Bats:
i. Front of Bat - Any number and size of Manufacturer's Logos may be carried but only within the top 9 inches (22.86cm) of the face of the bat, measured from the centre of the top of the face.
ii. Back of Bat - There is no restriction in size, number or placement of Manufacturer's Logos that may be carried on the back of the bat as long as they do not exceed 50% of the total surface area of the back of the bat. When required to be carried, any statutory wording is to be placed on the back of the bat and to be of discreet design only (subject to relevant statutory provisions).
iii. Edges of Bat - One Manufacturer's Logo may be carried on either one or both edges of the bat, not exceeding 50% of the area of the edge of the bat.
2. Stumps: Two Manufacturer's Logos are permitted to be displayed on each stump one on the front and the other on the back - not exceeding 2 square inches (12.9cm²).
H. Player's Bat Logos
Save in respect of Excluded Events, one Player's Bat Logo may be carried on the back of the bat, being no greater than 10 square inches (64.5 cm²) in size, with no single dimension smaller than 1 inch (2.54cm).
I. Other Marks & Insignia
1. Numbers indicating a player's order of selection for his country may be displayed on the playing shirts and headwear provided such numbers shall be not more than 2cm (0.78inches) in height.
2. Those Member Federations who have won the ISCC Super-Cricket World Cup may display a symbol on the One Day International Super-Cricket playing shirt representing this accomplishment and the number of times won.
3. Numbers indicating the number of caps earned by a player for his country may be displayed on the playing shirts and headwear in a position immediately below the National Logo. Such numbers shall not be more than 2cm (0.78 inches) in height.
4. The name of the opposing touring team or the name of the country being toured as well as the year of such tour may be displayed on the playing shirts immediately below the National Logo provided such numbers and letters shall not exceed 1cm (0.4 inches) in height.
5. No other marks or insignia may be displayed on the players clothing without the prior approval of the ISCC.
J. Umpires
1. Clothing
a) All umpires including 3rd and 4th officials must wear the shirts, ties, sweaters, trousers and coats as supplied by the ISCC, save that in appropriate weather conditions, ties, sweaters and coats may be discarded and provided further that both on-field umpires shall be similarly attired.
b) Appropriate headwear, shoes and sunglasses of the umpire's choice may be worn subject to the following restrictions:
o Plain coloured panama hats, cloth caps and sun hats shall be considered appropriate headwear.
o In One Day Internationals Super-Cricket headwear may be straw coloured, plain white/cream, navy blue or red. Distinguishing coloured hat bands shall be permitted.
o Shoes shall have a predominantly white upper, tongue and laces.
2. Umpire's Sponsor Logo
For One Day International Super-Cricket matches, up to two Umpires' Logos of one Umpire's Sponsor may be displayed on umpires' shirts, sweaters and coats - placed as follows:
(a) One on chest (upper right) - not exceeding 12 square inches (77.42cm²); and
(b) One on the back - not exceeding 32 square inches (206.45cm²). Save for the above, there shall be no other Commercial Logos permitted on umpires' clothing and equipment.
3. Manufacturer's Logos
a) There shall be no Manufacturer's Logos on umpires' shirts, sweaters or coats save for the Manufacturer's Logo of the official ISCC supplier of such items and subject to the following restrictions:
o Shirts: One Manufacturer's Logo on right or left sleeve - not exceeding 6 square inches (38.71cm²) with no single dimension smaller than 1.5 inches (3.81cm).
o Sweaters and Coats - The position and size of the Manufacturer's Logo on sweaters and coats shall mirror those on the shirts.
b) Manufacturer's Logos shall be permitted on umpires' trousers, headwear, footwear and sunglasses subject to the same restrictions regarding size and placement as are applicable to players.
K. Personal Messages
Players, team officials and umpires shall not be permitted to wear, display or otherwise convey messages through arm bands or other items affixed to clothing or equipment unless approved in advance by the player or team official's Federation (in the case of umpires, approval of the ISCC is required). Approval shall not be granted for messages which relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes.
L. Training Clothing
1. Only training kit (e.g. tracksuits, sweatshirts, branded T-shirts etc.) issued to the team by its Federation (hereinafter referred to as team training kit) may be worn by the players and team officials within the precincts of the ground on match days as well as at all official team practice and training sessions.
2. No training kit is to be worn by players on the field during the hours of play, including any player acting as a substitute fielder or twelfth man.
3. Subject to the provisions of paragraphs F 4 and F 6 above, there shall be no restriction on the number, positioning and size of National, Commercial or Manufacturer's Logos on team training kit.
M. Toss
Players attending at the toss will be expected to be in team playing clothing. Team blazers shall be optional.
N. Press Conferences, Post- Match Presentations and Television Interviews
Players or team officials attending post match presentation ceremonies and press conferences as well as television interviews conducted during or after the match shall be expected to be in either team playing clothing, team training kit excluding vests and shorts or other appropriate team clothing.
O. Measurement Method
Items will be measured according to their geometric shape. To calculate the surface area, items may be divided into several geometric forms. Non standard shapes will be measured as rectangles.
P. ISCC Approval
1. In order for any Logo to be ISCC Approved for use in any match or series of matches to which these Regulations apply, the party seeking approval (e.g. the entity claiming to be the Manufacturer in the case of approval sought for a Manufacturer's Logo) must apply to ISCC for the grant of such approval as set out in clause 2 below and such approval must have been granted in advance of the commencement of the match or series in question. Once a Logo has been ISCC Approved for any relevant match or series of matches, such approval shall remain effective for all other applicable matches and series thereafter until either:
(a) such time as these Regulations may be amended or replaced in any way affecting the continuing compliance of such Logo in which case the Logo shall cease to be approved immediately unless the Logo is being used in a match or series at the time of ISCC giving notice of the amendment or replacement of the Regulations or is due to be used in such a match or series within [30 days] after such notice in which case such approval will cease to apply to the Logo concerned at the end of the match or series in question; or
(b) until ISCC gives notice that the Logo is no longer ISCC Approved due to it ceasing to be in compliance with these Regulations from time to time (e.g. that since the original grant of ISCC Approval, the Logo has become a Betting Logo) in which case the Logo will cease to be ISCC approved immediately upon ISCC giving notice to that effect.
2. Any application to ISCC for a Logo to be ISCC Approved shall be sent to ISCC at 3/106, 1st Floor, Vivek Khand-3, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow,-226010 (U.P.) India, marked "Super-Cricket Operations Department". The application shall state the type of Logo for which the approval is sought (e.g. whether a Manufacturer's Logo, a Player's Bat Logo, etc.) and shall include a sample of the Logo for the item of Super-Cricket Clothing or Super-Cricket Equipment to which it is proposed (subject to approval being granted) to be applied. In respect of any Logo which is required by these regulations to be within certain size parameters, the applicant must state the size which it considers such Logo to be and provide evidence of how this has been calculated. ISCC retains the final say in determining whether any Logo is within the permitted parameters.