3. Code of Conduct.
a. All members of Yapham Cricket club are required to comply with:
i. The Club's Disciplinary Rules
ii. The England & Wales Disciplinary Code of Conduct and Spirit of Cricket statement.
iii. The Yorkshire Cricket Association's Disciplinary Rules.
iv. The York & District Senior League's Disciplinary Rules.
And are required to conduct themselves accordingly.
b. Unsatisfactory conduct shall include, but not be limited to:
- Dissent at an umpire's decision or reaction in a provocative or disapproving manner.
- Physical abuse, intimidation, assault or attempt to intimidate or assault an umpire, another player, official or spectator.
- The use of crude, foul or abusive language or the making of offensive gestures or hand signals whether directed to an individual or otherwise.
- Sledging or deliberate distraction of an opponent and persistent appealing in order to pressurise an umpire or opponent.
- Willful damage to property, equipment or playing surfaces.
- The use or distribution of illegal drugs or substances.
Ungentlemanly conduct or any other action that is likely to bring the club, league or game of cricket into disrepute or prejudice its good name or interests.
c. The club operates an active open door membership policy whilst respecting player qualification regulations and players irrespective of ethnic origin. No official, player, member or spectator shall make racially abusive comments, nor indulge in racially abusive actions, against fellow players, opponents, officials, members or supporters.

4. Responsibilities.
a. The Club Committee has the responsibility for the behaviour of its members and is liable to face a charge of unsatisfcatory conduct by the league for the transgressions of its members.
b. The Team Captain is responsible at all times for the action of his/her players and must ensure that play is conducted within the laws. The Club Committee holds the captain responsible for ensuring the actions of his/her team are fully acceptable.
c. The Umpires are the sole judges of fair play and require the Captain to take suitable action in the event of any unsatisfactory conduct both on or off the field. In addition to instances of unacceptable behaviour the umpires are authorised to intervene in the cases of: Time wasting, Deliberate damaging of a pitch, Unauthorised use of a square for pre-match practice, Dangerous or unfair bowling, Ball tampering, Any other action which they consider to be unfair or is in breach of the Laws of Cricket or the competition rules.
d. Players have the responsibility to act within the rules and are expected to support their captain and respond to his/her leadership in a positive fashion to ensure the good standing of the club.