Boxmoor Cricket Club - Code of Conduct for Junior Cricketers

Code of Conduct for Junior Cricketers

Note: Where we refer to 'parents' we mean parents and carers inclusively. The term 'children' or 'child' describes any person under the age of 18.

As a young person taking part in our club or activity, we'd like you to follow this guidance to make sure you are able to participate in your sport or activity safely.

The essentials

  • keep yourself safe by listening to your coach or team manager, behaving responsibly and speak out when something isn't right
  • when you're with us, stay in the places where you're supposed to, don't wander off or leave without telling your coach or team manager
  • take care of our equipment and premises as if they were your own
  • make it to practices or sessions on time and if you're running late, let your coach or team manager know
  • bring the right kit to practice and wear appropriate kit for the weather
  • ·not smoke or consume alcohol on our premises or during practices, competitions or when representing us

Behaviour

  • respect and celebrate difference in our club or activity and not discriminate against anyone else on the grounds of gender, race, sexual orientation or ability
  • report any incidents of bullying, including homophobia and transphobia to someone representing the club, even if you're just a witness
  • treat other young people with respect and appreciate that everyone has different levels of skill and talent
  • make our club or activity a welcoming and friendly place to be
  • support and encourage your team mates. Tell them when they've done well and be there for them when they're struggling
  • respect all the volunteers at the club, and the volunteers and young players from other teams
  • be a good sport, celebrate when we win and be gracious when we lose
  • play by the rules and have fun
  • follow our online safety and internet use policies
  • get involved in club or activity decisions, it's your sport too
  • Advise the coach or team manager if you have sustained any injuries prior to the session / match which may affect your performance, if you receive an injury during a game always tell your coach or manager; a first aid kit will always be available at matches or training sessions.
  • do not use foul or abusive language or spit saliva on or off the field.
  • accept an umpire’s decision at all times and not show dissent or disagreement.
  • take no unnecessary risks, which might compromise your safety and the safety of others.
  • ensure that no damage is made to any facilities / changing rooms / nets etc. if any accidental damage occurs you must inform the coach / manager immediately.
  • all players under the age of 18 must wear a helmet at all times when batting and when standing up to the stumps as a wicket keeper. Parental letters consenting to a player not to wear a helmet will not be accepted.

As a young person taking part, we understand you have the right to:

  • enjoy the time you spend with us and know that you're safe
  • be told who you can talk to if something's not right
  • be listened to
  • be included
  • be involved and contribute towards decisions within the club or activity
  • be respected by us and other team members and be treated fairly
  • feel welcomed, valued and not judged based on your race, gender, sexuality or ability
  • be encouraged and develop skills with our help
  • be looked after if there's an accident or injury and have your parents informed if needed

We expect all young people to follow the behaviours and requests set out in this code. If any young person behaves in a way which contradicts any of the points set out above, we'll address the problem straight away with parent's involvement and aim to resolve the issue. Breaches of this code may result in disciplinary action being taken against individuals and/or the team. Incidents will be recorded and dealt with by the team manager who may issue a formal verbal warning as to future conduct.

Continued issues and repeated breaches of this code may result in us regrettably asking you to leave the activity, event or club permanently, for the welfare of other young people and all our volunteers. Where a breach of the code is proven, a player may be warned as to his/her future conduct, suspended or banned from representing Boxmoor Cricket Club in representative cricket. This is something we never want to do.

 

Last Bi-Annual Review Conducted June 2024