20.1 The provisions of OBR will apply to all competition games of BNSW and in the event of an umpire giving an erroneous decision on a point of law and refusing to alter his decision, although his attention was drawn to the fact at the time, on the field, by the coach/manager of the team which has suffered such wrong decision.
20.2 Every official – coach, manager, scorer and umpire is charged with the responsibility to do everything in order to avoid any potential protest.
20.3 The team so suffering shall have the right to protest to the CCBA, provided that the intention to protest is indicated to the Umpire in Chief at the time of the disputed decision and before the next ball is pitched or before any intervening play occurs.
20.4 The final protest needs to be confirmed with the Umpire in Chief within fifteen (15) minutes of the completion of the game.
20.5 A Judgement Decision by an Umpire will NOT be accepted as grounds for a protest.
20.6 This process does not apply to breaches of Rules 15 or 16 which will be dealt with by CCBA.
20.7 Any club wishing the CCBA Executive to adjudicate on any dispute arising from any game shall forward to the CCBA CM a clear statement on the matter in dispute. The report, along with the $100 lodgement fee, shall be received within three (3) days of the game. The $100 fee shall be forfeited should the protest be considered frivolous, or not upheld.
20.8 Failure to observe the CORRECT PROCEDURE shall render the protest invalid.
20.9 The Competition Manager, shall be the authority as to whether or not a protest is to be upheld, and any subsequent decision. They may call upon any person to assist them in any way they consider appropriate.
20.10 The Competition Manager will make the necessary rulings where penalties are not stipulated for rule infringements.
20.11 Any breach of Rules 15 and/or 16 will result in a breach notice being issued to the Club concerned.
20.12 The club concerned may choose to accept the penalty imposed, or contest it with the CCBA Executive
20.13 If contesting the breach, a written submission explaining the breach must be sent to the Competition Manager prior to contact with the CCBA.
20.14 Clubs have the right to appeal any decision of the current Competition Manager to the CCBA.
20.15 Any Club wishing to appeal to the CCBA shall forward to the Competition Manager a clear statement of the grounds for the appeal. The appeal, along with the $100 lodgement fee, shall be received within three (3) days of the original decision. The $100 will be forfeited should the appeal be dismissed.
20.16 In extenuating circumstances, such as when several CCBA Clubs are involved in the dispute, the Competition Manager may choose to refer the matter to CCBA.
20.17 The decision of the CCBA shall be FINAL.
20.18 Clubs who are found to breach the Playing Rules more than five (5) times in a season will be asked to show cause for continuation in future seasons. Conditions may be imposed on such a club should they continue in the
competition.