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Code of Conduct
Fillongley Cricket Club exists to provide players, opponents, umpires and spectators with cricket games played as competitively as possible. Following in the best traditions of the Club, we aspire to do this in an environment that encourages the highest level of competition while respecting opponents and officials. We expect that all players will respect our wishes.
Thus becoming a member of Fillongley Cricket Club (hereafter referred to as "the Club") or taking the field as part of any team representing the Club, a player agrees to abide by the folowing:
Enforcement of the Code of Conduct
It is our hope that the enforcement of this Code of Conduct will be a matter for every Club member themselves and we do not wish to document an enforcement policy. All are responsible for ensuring that the good reputation of the Club is upheld whilst on the field of play, the captain shall take the lead. In the unfortunate event that further action is required, the Management Committee will be asked to convene a Disciplinary Panel.
Junior Teams
In junior teams players are expected at all times to take the advice of the Club's coach or senior player running the game.
Thus becoming a member of Fillongley Cricket Club (hereafter referred to as "the Club") or taking the field as part of any team representing the Club, a player agrees to abide by the folowing:
- to behave in an appropriate manner (both on and off the field)
- to play cricket in a competitiver manner but maintain the highest level of standards of sportsmanship
- to abide by the spirit as well as the letter of the Laws of Cricket
- whilst awaiting an umpire's decision, to refrian from any actions intended to influence that decision, other than reasonable appealing when fielding
- to accept the umpire's decision at all times and not show any dissent
- to accept victory and defeat with dignity
- to refrain from swearing and/or using foul or abusive language, both on or off the field
- to refrain from intimidation or deliberate deistraction of opponents by acts of gamesmanship or aggresive behaviour
- to treat all players as you would like to be treated
- to pay Club fees and match fees as they become due
Enforcement of the Code of Conduct
It is our hope that the enforcement of this Code of Conduct will be a matter for every Club member themselves and we do not wish to document an enforcement policy. All are responsible for ensuring that the good reputation of the Club is upheld whilst on the field of play, the captain shall take the lead. In the unfortunate event that further action is required, the Management Committee will be asked to convene a Disciplinary Panel.
Junior Teams
In junior teams players are expected at all times to take the advice of the Club's coach or senior player running the game.
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