HWRCC Selection Policy 2026
Selection Policy
The Selection Committee
- All Saturday sides will be selected by The Cricket Committee.
- The Cricket Committee is made up of the Saturday captains and the Chair of the Cricket Committee.
Availability and Selection Process
- Teams will be selected on Tuesday evenings every week.
- Members who want to play should respond to the Wick Availability WhatsApp by no later than 6pm each Monday.
- A Poll asking for availability will be sent on WhatsApp on Sunday morning for the next weekend. All team selection is communicated using the Wick Availability WhatsApp.
Selection principles
Following a successful 2025 season, which saw both the 4s and 5s promoted, Wick league teams are playing at a higher standard in 2026.
- The focus of selection will therefore see a greater emphasis on picking teams to win league matches.
- The Cricket Committee will be guided by the following principles when selecting teams to represent The Wick:
- Picking the strongest possible sides, with the aim to win matches.
- Prioritising 1st XI over 2nd XI, and so on, unless there are match specific issues (e.g. promotion/relegation or league rules).
- Form, availability, and training attendance.
- Adherence to club policies and the Player Match Day Code of Conduct.
- Promoting youth development to improve the strength of the club both now and in the future
All friendly teams (Saturday, Sunday, midweek) will be selected to make sure all playing members are getting a game each week. Youth development and rewarding those available in previous weeks will also be key. Captains are always available to chat with individual members if there are any problems.
Managing disputes
If you’re unhappy with any selection call, you’re entitled to an explanation from the Cricket Committee. However, please put the needs of the club before your own and stick with the decision for that weekend. This will make sure disruption across all teams is minimised.
HWRCC Match Day Code of Conduct
Purpose of the Code of Conduct
As a club we aim to offer both competitive and social cricket to members. We want to win matches; playing hard competitive cricket as a team. Being well prepared for fixtures is key to this.
Match Day Code of Conduct
- Players to arrive at the ground for pre-match warm up at a time set by the skipper: a. For 1s and 2s fixtures this will be 75 minutes before the start of the match;
- For 3s and 4s and 5s fixtures this will be 60 minutes before the start of the match. 2. Players will be ready to play the match. The skipper should be told prior to Match Day about any injuries or issues, so selection can be changed if necessary.
- Club kit, shirt and any head-gear, MUST worn for all fixtures
- All players must respect the values of cricket and behave appropriately
- The spirit of cricket is at the core of how all HWRCC sides play the game.