Official Leagues

Some leagues in Cricket Championship are run by the game itself rather than being commissioned by individuals. These official leagues differ in some ways from commissioned leagues. They are not, however, any more prestigious: teams gain no more ranking points or match attendances than any other first class competitions.

Official leagues can have an unlimited number of divisions. This means that any team that applies for a place in an official league is guaranteed to get one (provided the team has not become inactive).

Also, active teams that are entered into an official league are automatically entered into the next run of the league.

Official leagues typically run for the length of a Cricket Championship season with the end of the league coinciding with the end of the season.

Official leagues currently run in Europe (start time 9:30 to 11:30) and Oceania (start time 0:00 to 2:00). Other official leagues could be started if there is enough demand.

Feeder leagues

In order for new teams to be able to participate in a league various feeder leagues are created for the official leagues. These feeder leagues run for one season only and are scheduled so that the end of the feeder league coincides with the end of the official leagues.

As with the official leagues, the feeder leagues guarantee all teams that apply to play a place in the league. Also, active teams that are playing in a feeder league when the new run of the official leagues are created are automatically entered into the official league.

Feeder leagues are provided for new teams but there is no restriction on which teams can enter them. So, if you are entered into a league that finishes midway through a season you can enter a feeder league to ensure your team plays in a competition for the rest of the season.