Ground & Facilities Criteria...

Clubs aspiring to be promoted must meet the criteria of the higher grade by 1 August prior to promotion. The criteria must also be met by 1 August in subsequent years. Clubs not meeting the criteria for their current Division by 1 August will be at risk of relegation.

(G = Gold) (S = Silver) (B = Bronze) (M = Mandatory) (O = Optional but desirable)	G	S	B
Pitch must be suitable for 120 overs .	M	M	M
Specification for preparation of the pitch must be under the club's control.	M	O	O
Decisions on the fitness of the ground for play, prior to the arrival of the match umpires, must be under the club's control.	M	O	O
Pitch must not have been artificially watered within 48 hours before a match.	M	M	O
Square should be cut within 2 days before a match.	M	M	M
The outfield must be closely mown with no noticeable grass cuttings and weeds.	M	M	M
The outfield must have no holes, ruts or any other hazardous obstructions.	M	M	M
The boundary must be marked clearly with a rope or white line with markers approximately 20 yards apart.	M	M	M
The boundary must be no less than 50 yards and no more than 90 yards from the nearer middle stump on the match pitch.	M	O	O
When applicable, fielding circles will be indicated as per the playing regulations. Discs can be obtained from the League.	M	M	M
Creases shall be remarked between innings and lunch and tea intervals where applicable.	M	M	M
Covers must be available to protect an area of at least 80 feet by 12 feet during an prior to match.	M	O	O
Double Sightscreens must be provided at both ends, in good condition and situated outside the boundary.	M	M	O
Single sightscreens must be provided at both ends, in good condition and situated outside the boundary.			M
A light and heavy roller (minimum 1 ton) must be available for use during the match.	M	M	O
A large working clock must be sited so that it can be seen from the playing area.	M	M	M
A bell, to allow umpires to signal the start and resumption of play must be provided.	M	M	O
Two artificial or grass nets must be available prior to the game on match days.	M	M	O
An artificial or grass net must be available prior to the game on match days.			M
Separate and secure changing rooms must be provided for visiting teams.	M	M	M
Changing rooms must be to SEPL recommended minimum size with suitable seating and area for equipment.	M	O	O
Changing rooms must have a mirror and at least one hook per player for clothes.	M	O	O
Separate and secure accommodation must be provided for umpires of a similar standard to players.	M	M	O
Separate and secure accommodation must be provided for umpires.			M
Adequate clean and hygienic showers must be available and convenient for private access by players and umpires.	M	M	O
Adequate clean and hygienic showers must be available for the use of players and umpires.			M
A well-stocked First Aid Box must be easily accessible at all times for treatment of minor injuries.	M	M	M
A person qualified in First Aid should be available whenever possible.	O	O	O
The ground surrounds should be well maintained and suitable measures taken to ensure lost balls do not delay play.	M	M	O
A ground not enclosed by security fencing, shall be adequately roped off to protect the square at times when not in use.	M	M	M
The kitchen shall meet all legal health and safety requirements.	M	M	O
Where a kitchen exists it shall meet all legal health and safety requirements.			M
Team sheets should be available for spectators or on display in a convenient location.	M	O	O
A scorebox must be provided with numbers showing, at least, Total, Wickets, Overs, and First Innings Total.	M	O	O
A scorebox or sheltered area must be provided for official scorers with numbers showing, at least, Total, Wickets, Overs & First Innings Total.		M	M
Telephone facilities must be available and in working order.	M	M	M
Clean and hygienic male and female toilets must be available and meet all legal requirements.	M	M	M
Toilet access for spectators must be consistent with the security and private requirements of players and umpires.	M	M	M
All toilet facilities should take into account of the needs of people with disabilities.	M	O	O