Western Counties stage the first round of this year's competition between defending champions PHC and challengers Willow Cuts.

And no, it won't be the summer fashion bazaar usually presented by spectators in attendance, but the players on the pitch who will display new wares.

Modern one-day cricket makes its first domestic appearance, with both teams set to don club colours for the limited-overs contest. PHC will debut in light grey outfits, while Cuts have on offer their traditional red (slacks) and gold (shirts), with blue trim.

The change was revealed by newly elected Western Counties vice-president Keith Wainwright, who added that white balls together with black sight-screens would also be in effect.

"A week ago we passed a new constitution containing various rule changes and which cleared up a lot of the language which had led to some confusion in previous years, especially last year,'' said Wainwright. "We also wanted to add some more excitement and colour to the competition, hence the use of coloured jerseys.

"We're looking forward to a great following by those that normally come out to support, as well as those that would come just to see what the colour clothes look like.'' "This is a first for Bermuda and given the status of the Western Counties after what happened last year we want to bounce back in a big way.'' Coloured outfits aside, Wainwright stated that the main objective of the new executive was to prevent the debacle of last year. PHC were initially declared winners, stripped of the title, took out a court injunction against the organisation -- the injunction was thrown out -- and were finally allowed to stand as champions.

PHC had defeated then champs Southampton, but were disqualified after it was deemed that player/coach James Pace had not played the required two full seasons for the club, ruling him ineligible.

To that end, the newly written constitution mandates clubs submit complete team rosters prior to the competition taking place and also allows for the executive board to appoint an independent arbitration panel to resolve disputes.

"(Western Counties) president Shiraz Ali, myself and Hoyt Zuill, our treasurer, are all players and were disgusted with what transpired last year,'' said Wainwright, the possessor of this year's highest individual score in Premier League action -- 225 not out versus Social Club.

"We wanted to make sure all the `i's were dotted and the `t's' crossed. We're looking for the action to be taking place on the field and not having things decided in the courts.'' Another change to this year's competition has matches commencing an hour earlier than in prior years, with the first ball set to be bowled at 10.00 a.m.