Junior & Parent Code of Conduct

As a member of Birstall Cricket Club, young players are expected to abide by the general rules of the Club, the code of conduct for cricketers and spectators and the following rules of the Club.
• All members must play cricket within the laws and in the spirit of the game
• All members must respect colleagues, opponents and officials. Do not make derogatory comments or gestures about colleagues, opponents and officials. Never try to intimidate the opposition by threats or excessive celebrations.
• Be polite to umpires and respect their decisions. Do not show dissent! Do not throw tantrums or cricket bats. Such behaviour will be dealt with by sanctions from club officials.
• Make sure that you know the dates, locations and timings for matches and coaching sessions and report in good time. If you can not attend at an agreed time, let your manager or coach know as soon as possible.
• Fees for matches, coaching and any other purpose must be paid promptly.
• All members must wear the appropriate kit. A protective box is required for all hard-ball sessions and helmets must be worn by all players under the age of 18 when batting or standing-up to the stumps when wicket-keeping. Cricket whites and suitable footwear must be worn for all matches.
• Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.
• Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.

PARENTS/SPECTATORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT

The most important aspect of sport is enjoyment: by following these simple guidelines your child and your family will enjoy the game more.
• Never force your child to take part in any sport
• Never punish or belittle a child for making mistakes or losing matches
• Encourage your child to learn the laws of the game and to play within the spirit of those laws
• Discourage unfair play and disputes with officials, coaches and umpires
• Help your child to recognise good performance, not just winning results
• Set a good example by recognising fair play and by applauding the good performances of all players
• Publicly accept the judgement of officials without arguments or comment
• Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy cricket and to develop their skills within the game
• Listen to the advice being given to your child and back-up that advice whenever possible
• Use proper and correct language at all times