Members and Guests of Walsden Cricket & Bowling Club Club are required to abide by the
provisions of this Code of Conduct and any subsequent updates as may be in force from time
to time, and by their presence on club premises or at club events or activities are deemed to
have accepted and to abide by the provisions of this Code and any other relevant Codes of
Conduct, Rules or Regulations the Club has adopted.
All Members and Guests of Walsden Cricket & Bowling Club will:
• 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 children above the development of performance
• Ensure that activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the
individual
• Respect children’s opinions when making decisions about their participation in Cricket
• Not smoke, drink or use banned substances whilst actively working with children in the Club.
Code of Conduct for Cricket Club Members and Guests*
 Members and Guests include all members, officers and volunteers of the Cricket Club and all guests of
those members, officers and volunteers, as well as all individuals who watch / attend / participate / officiate in
matches hosted by the club in whatever capacity
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• Not provide children 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 child, following reporting procedures laid down by the
ECB
In addition to the above, all Club Officers and Appointed Volunteers will:
• Have been appropriately vetted, if required, before taking on their role
• 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’
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with young players, based on mutual trust and
respect
• Ensure that physical contact is appropriate and necessary and is carried out within
recommended guidelines with the young player’s full consent and approval
• Not engage in any form of sexually related contact with a young player. This is strictly
forbidden as is sexual innuendo, flirting or inappropriate gestures and terms. The ECB adopts
the Home Office guidelines which recommend the principle -“People in positions of trust and
authority do not have sexual relationships with 16-17 year olds in their care”
• Attend appropriate training to keep up to date with their role, especially that relating to the
Safeguarding of children
• If a breach of the provisions or principles of this Code occurs or is reasonably suspected to
have occurred the Club reserves the right to take such action as it deems appropriate,
including but not limited to asking the person responsible for the breach to leave the Club
premises. Any disciplinary or complaint hearings in connection with a breach of these rules
shall be dealt with in accordance with the disciplinary procedure as set out in the Club
constitution or Cricket Section Regulations as may be amended from time to time.