Announcement · 2026/27
Grace Period Settings (Poster)
Source: Grace-Period-Changes-August-2026.pdf, page 1 – a single poster image with no text layer. Text transcribed from the image by Claude and checked against zoomed crops (numbers checked twice); poster capitals changed to sentence case.
A one-page CJCA poster (August 2026) on grace-period bonus runs and grace-period length. The poster is shown first; its text is transcribed into the cards below so it can be read at any size. Capitals on the poster are written here in sentence case; the wording is otherwise as shown. The same changes are described in the changes document.
Rules: Christchurch Junior Cricket Association (CJCA). Reformatted as coaching notes; see the source PDF for the official wording.
The Poster
1. Grace Period Bonus
| Cricket | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Pairs cricket | 3 runs to bowling team |
| All non-pairs cricket | 5 runs to bowling team |
(The picture shows a ball flying into the stumps.)
2. Grace Period Length
| Grades | Grace period |
|---|---|
| All grades except Premier | 6 balls |
| Premier grades (Year 7 & 8) | 3 balls |
Only legitimate balls count towards grace period.
This Applies To
- Kiwi
- Year 3 & 4, Mini Mags
- Year 5 & 6
- Super 8
- Girls Division 3 & 4
- Year 7 & 8 (including Premier)
Guaranteed participation | maximum involvement.