Code Of Conduct For Parents/Carers & Guardians

Code of Conduct for Parents / Carers and Guardians

We expect Parents / Carers / Guardians to:-

• Remember – your child plays for their enjoyment not yours.
• Encourage your child to learn the laws of the game and to play within the spirit of those laws.
• Discourage unfair play and arguing/disputes with the officials/coaches.
• Help your child to recognise good performances not just results.
• Never force your child to take part in cricket.
• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
• Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making a mistake.
• Always publicly accept officials’ judgements.
• Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their cricket.
• Use correct and proper language at all times.
• If you feel the need, discuss things sensibly with the Coach or Group Manager after the match.
• Encourage your child to improve their skills through coaching sessions.
• Do not forget, children are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment and not yours.
• Running and maintaining the club and all its activities takes a great deal of human resources. If you can spare just a little of your time, then volunteer to do something. See the Group Manager or Coach.

Do Not

• Force your child to play.
• Yell at any player for making a mistake.
• Go onto the cricket field unless you have been authorised to do so.
• Abuse the umpire – they are volunteers. There is no game without them.

Issued 19/11/2013 Version 1