PCA Questionnaire Results 2005 — 28/04/2005
Final results — 275 players surveyed from all eighteen first class counties during March/April 2005.
1) Do you think two divisions has improved standards*
A) Yes 95% B) No 3% OTHER) 2%
2) Do you think two divisional cricket is necessary to maintain intensity on the field throughout the season?
A) Yes 96% B) No 3% OTHER) 1%
3) Is there a difference in standard between the first and second division of
(i) Championship Cricket
A) Yes 79% B) No 16% OTHER) 5%
(ii) National League
A) Yes 70% B) No 25% OTHER) 5%
4) Do you agree with three up/three down?
A) Yes 44% B) No 56% OTHER) 0%
If no, please indicate what you would prefer?
OF THE 55% THAT DIDN’T AGREE WITH 3 UP 3 DOWN, 92% PREFERRED 2 UP 2 DOWN
5) Has central contracts had a positive effect on the game?*
A) Yes 87% B) No 7% OTHER) 6%
6) Has Twenty20 Cricket had a positive influence on the one-day game?
A) Yes 95% B) No 4% OTHER) 1%
7) And Championship cricket?
A) Yes 63% B) No 32% OTHER) 5%
8) How many overseas players should be permitted per county?
Please write number…
1) 63%; 2) 28%; OTHER) 9%
9) Should overseas players be permitted to play in Second XI Competitions?*
A) Yes 54% B) No 45% OTHER) 1%
10) Quality of pitches in 2004 compared to 2003?
A) Improved 17% B) stayed the same 72% C) worsened 4%
OTHER) 7%
11) Quality of practise facilities in 2004 compared to 2003
A) Improved 17% B) stayed the same 67% C) worsened 11%
OTHER) 5%
12) Standard of umpiring in 2004 compared to 2003*
A) Improved 9% B) stayed the same 79% C) worsened 7%
OTHER) 5%
13) Relationship with umpires in 2004 compared to 2003
A) Improved 26% B) stayed the same 68% C) worsened 1%
OTHER) 5%
14) Are you happy with the discipline showed on the field?*
A) Yes 96% B) No 2% OTHER) 2%
15) Discipline on the field in 2004 compared to 2003
A) Improved 25% B) stayed the same 69% C) worsened 1%
OTHER) 5%
16) How important is it to play the game the game hard but fair, in the spirit of the game, as promoted by the MCC?
A) Very 74% B) Reasonably 23% C) Not important 1%
OTHER) 2%
17) Are you aware of the standard drug testing procedure?
A) Yes 85% B) No 14% OTHER) 1%
18) If yes, are you happy with this process?
A) Yes 94% B) No 6%
19) Do you know what you can and cannot take?
A) Yes 48% B) No 48% OTHER) 4%
20) Would you benefit from more education/information on drugs?
A) Yes 82% B) No 17% OTHER) 1%
21) How would you feel about increased drug testing?
OK: 66% NOT NECESSARY: 17% OTHER) 17%
22) Are you happy with the physio treatment you receive at your club?
A) Yes 93% B) No 6% OTHER) 1%
23) Have you ever felt dangerously drowsy while driving your car during the season?
A) Yes 47% B) No 51% OTHER) 2%
24) Have you ever felt your safety was compromised on the field?
A) Yes 7% B) No 92% OTHER) 1%
If yes, please explain…
25) Are you happy with the level of coaching at your club?*
A) Yes 90% B) No 8% OTHER) 2%
26) Should there be more specialist coaches?*
A) Yes 60% B) No 36% OTHER) 4%
27) Are you a qualified cricket coach?*
A) Yes 71% B) No 28% OTHER) 1%
(i) Yes. If yes, please indicate what level? (1-5)
LEVEL 1) 40% LEVEL 2) 46% LEVEL 3) 12% LEVEL 4) 2%
OLD ADVANCED) (1 RESULT) = 0%
28) Would you consider cricket coaching as a future career?*
A) Yes 72% B) No 27% OTHER) 1%
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