ANCL New Team Application

Introduction

The American National Cricket League (ANCL), established in 2020, is dedicated to advancing the sport of cricket throughout the Washington DMV region. As the local cricket community continues to grow rapidly, ANCL remains committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team and player can enjoy fair, impartial, and highly competitive play. Upholding these values is central to the league’s mission.

ANCL envisions becoming the premier cricket league in the United States by adopting modern technologies, developing top-tier talent through high‑quality tournaments, and building a strong grassroots foundation that empowers youth to showcase their abilities.

The league will operate under a divisional structure and will primarily host T20 and 40/40 format tournaments.

Instructions for New Clubs Applying to Compete in ANCL Tournaments

All cricket clubs wishing to participate in ANCL tournaments must complete the application form accurately and truthfully.
Please ensure all relevant sections are clearly filled out, either typed or printed.
Applicant teams must fulfill all the conditions outlined in the "Requirements" section and adhere to the ANCL Constitution and By-laws.
Applications can be submitted electronically via the form or by requesting a PDF version via email. Retain the confirmation email or submission ID for your records if applying electronically.

Note: Submission of the application does not guarantee acceptance into ANCL. The league's management will review the application, conduct interviews with team officers, and communicate the final decision.

New Field Incentives:

ANCL provides incentives for teams that bring new or existing grounds under its umbrella.

1. League Dues Waiver: Up to 100% of league dues waived for the first year, provided the team and ground remains with ANCL for three next years (exceptions may apply). Waiving of dues is subject to ground availability and maintenance requirements.

2. Field Allocation Priority: Teams with new fields will receive preferential access to fields.

3. Shared Maintenance Responsibility: Maintenance duties for the field will be shared with ANCL.

4. Ground Sharing Agreement: Teams must sign a ground-sharing contract with ANCL.

New Team/Club Fees and Dues

Prospective clubs are required to pay the following fees, which are subject to change:

Application Fee: A $300 non-refundable fee must be submitted with the new membership application.

Initiation Fee: A one-time new membership fee of $700 will apply if the application is approved and the team is accepted into ANCL.

Season Dues: Annual season dues are determined based on the league's yearly budget and will be communicated to teams accordingly. Season dues does not include the umpiring fees. If the teams wish to include the umpiring fees in their season dues, please inform the management.

Club-Team Information

Club-Team Name*

Year Formed

example: 2019

Website URL

YESNO

If Yes , Please Specify Below (Name of the League- Team Registered -Years Played)

YESNO

Club-Team Ownership

In case of any internal dispute of the club, where ANCL needs to get involve, below officer will be considered a final decision maker on behalf of the club.

Note: This is very important, as this defines the club ownership. If club ownership changes hands once accepted by the ANCL, it must be recorded with the ANCL management in writing.

Club-Team Owner *

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Club Team Owner Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Club-Team Owner E-mail*

example@example.com

Club-Team POC-1

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Club-Team Point of Contact (POC-1) Phone Number*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Club-Team Point of Contact (POC-1) E-mail*

example@example.com

Club-Team POC-2

Point of Contact*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Point of Contact-2 Phone Number*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Point of Contact-2 E-mail*

example@example.com

Team Roster (List player information)

NOTE: In its inaugural year, new team may not recruit more than three (3) players from any one existing team unless both teams reach a mutual agreement. This rule preserves the integrity and stability of established teams. This also ensures that new team is coming in with full competitive roster.

Player #1 Team Captain*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Player #1 Team Captain E-mail*

example@example.com

Player #1 Team Captain Phone Number*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Player #1 Team Captain County & State*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CountyState

Player #2*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

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Please upload team logo (High Resolution)

Name of the authorized person signing and submitting the application *

First NameLast Name

Signature*

Please verify that you are human*

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