The BCA, as a trial this season and also based on recent feedback from a players survey, have decided not to have a straight knockout 20/20 competition as per previous year and will introduce a new format that will see all teams entering, play a minimum of four matches over two weekends in November and the finals to be played in December. This format will apply to both District and Club 20/20 competitions pending club support.

Results MUST be entered into MyCricket at the conclusion of each match and a ladder will be produced showing points and percentage. At the conclusion of the two preliminary rounds the top four will enter the Semi finals, playing as 1 v 4 and 2 v 3 to decided the grand finalists

Preliminary Rounds (10th & 17th November)
The first game would be in the morning (approx. 10.00am) and the second in the afternoon (approx. 3.00pm) then the same the following week, giving you a total of four preliminary matches. All matches to be in Ballarat to maximise sponsors & exposure in Ballarat.

Semi Finals (1st December)
1 v 4 and 2 v 3 to decided the grand finalists – Games would be played with one SF in the morning and the second in the afternoon. This would allow teams to watch each others semi finals before playing in the GF.

Grand Finals (15th December)
Eastern Oval – Time: TBA

NOTES
Finals qualifications – No Qualification Games required.
Teams rotate venues from morning to afternoon so as to not have an advantage of playing on that surface before. Subject to confirmation on ground availability.
Open to any registered BCA club player registered to your club.
Clubs allowed one additional “marquee player” who can play on a permit basis throughout the comp in either all or one match. Each club must nominate one (only) marquee player per season, not registered to their or any BCA club in the current BCA season, one week prior to the comp starting Eg: A club may nominate a District / State, past or professional player.
Coloured clothing s compulsory for “Club Comp.” The “District Comp” is encouraged to but its not compulsory.
Clubs are encouraged to create an atmosphere at games that encourage spectator participation. Eg music, announcements etc. Should these examples or others be used respect and fair sportsmanship is to the game / opposition must be observed at all times
Clubs can change team line ups from match to match.
Format subject to changes based on nominations.