Walsden Cricket Club
Code of Conduct for Cricket Club Members and Guests*
All Members and Guests of Walsden
Cricket Club will:
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Respect the
rights, dignity and worth of every person within the context of Cricket
·
Treat everyone
equally and not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race,
ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, religious
belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief
·
Not condone, or
allow to go unchallenged, any form of discrimination if witnessed
·
Display high
standards of behaviour
·
Promote the
positive aspects of Cricket e.g. fair play
·
Encourage all
participants to learn the Laws and rules and play within them, respecting the
decisions of match officials
·
Actively
discourage unfair play, rule violations and arguing with match officials
·
Recognise good
performance not just match results
·
Place the
well-being and safety of Young People above the development of performance
·
Ensure that activities
are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual
·
Respect Young
People’s opinions when making decisions about their participation in Cricket
·
Not smoke, drink
or use banned substances whilst actively working with Young People in the Club.
·
Not provide
Young People with alcohol when they are under the care of the Club
·
Follow ECB
guidelines set out in the “Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding
Children’ and any other relevant guidelines issued
·
Report any concerns
in relation to a Young Person, following reporting procedures laid down by the
ECB
·
In addition to
the above, all Club Officers and Appointed Volunteers will:
·
Hold relevant
qualifications and be covered by appropriate insurance
·
Always work in
an open environment (i.e. avoid private or unobserved situations and encourage
an open environment)
·
Inform Players
and Parents of the requirements of Cricket
·
Know and
understand the ECB’s ‘Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’
Date
Adopted: 20/04/09
WALSDEN
CRICKET CLUB
NOTES
FOR PARENTS CARERS COACHES AND MANAGERS
TEAM
EXPECTATIONS
You are
expected to abide by the general rules of the competitions and matches, our
code of conduct for cricketers and by the following rules
1. All members must
play cricket within the laws and in the spirit of the game.
2. All members must
respect colleagues and officials. Do not make derogatory comments or gestures
about your team or opponents. Never try to intimidate the opposition by threats
or excessive triumphalism.
3. Be polite to
umpires and respect their decision. Do not show dissent! Do not throw tantrums
and throw cricket bats. Such behaviours invites sanctions from club officials.
4. Members should
keep to agreed timings for practice and matches and inform team manager or
captains ASAP if they cannot play or going to be late.
5. All players must
wear the appropriate kit.
6. All players are
required to use a helmet.
CODE
OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
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Encourage
your child to learn the law of the game and to play within the spirit of those
laws.
·
Discourage
unfair play and disputes with officials/coaches.
·
Help
your child to recognise good performance and not just results.
·
Set
a good example by recognising fair play and by applauding the good performance
by all.
·
Never
punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
·
Publicly
accept the judgement of officials without argument or comment.
·
Support
your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy cricket and to develop within
it.
·
Use
correct and proper language at all times. Abusive language and behaviour will
not be tolerated.
·
Do
not forget, children are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment.
·
THE COMPETION/TEAM ORGANISER WILL
·
Act
as first point of contact for reporting child welfare and protection concerns.
·
Help
and safeguard young people by assisting in the promotion of the welfare of
young people policy.
·
To
be a source of advice and information within the competition/matches.
·
To
uphold confidentiality, as far as practical in all Child Protection matters.
·
To liaise
with the club welfare officer when appropriate and the club welfare officer to liaise with the county welfare officer if necessary.