OD CUACO CRICKET CLUB
The Clubhouse, St Dunstan’s Lane, Park Langley, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SS
020 8650 1779
COLTS MEMBERSHIP
SEASON 2013
COLTS SECTION COMMITTEE
Chairman
Secretary
Colts Manager
U16 Manager
U15 Manager
U11 Manager
Registration Secretary
Welfare Officer
Colts Manager
Andrew Mew
40 Manor Park Road
West Wickham
Kent BR4 0JZ
[email protected]
(H) 020 8289 5707
(M) 07967 340415
Andy Rouse
Jane Fishlock
Andrew Mew
John Hillier
Hugh Deans
Rob East
Jane Black
Gail Caddy
Welfare Officer
Gail Caddy
64 Ravensbourne Avenue
Bromley
Kent BR2 0BP
[email protected]
(H) 020 8466 8116
(M) 07852 132583
COLTS CODE OF CONDUCT
As a Colts member of OD CUACO Cricket Club you are expected to abide by the following:
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To play within the rules and in the spirit of cricket at all times.
To respect coaches and officials and their decisions.
To respect each other and match opponents.
It is unacceptable to use foul or abusive language or behaviour.
To keep to agreed timings for training and matches or inform the coach/team manager
if you are going to be late.
To pay any match fees promptly.
Colts members are encouraged to wear appropriate club kit for training sessions and
matches.
Colts members are not allowed to smoke on Club premises or whilst representing the
Club.
Colts members are not allowed to consume alcoholic drinks or prohibited drugs on Club
premises or whilst representing the Club.
PARENTS/CARERS
All Parents/Carers have a major role to play in supporting their child’s involvement and in
helping them to enjoy their cricket. We hope that you will:
 Encourage your child to learn the rules and to play within them.
 Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
 Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding all good performances.
 Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
 Always publicly accept officials’ decisions.
 Never force your child to take part in sport
OD CUACO is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all our
Members. It is important that Members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with
the Club should at all times show respect for each other. All are encouraged to be open at all
times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the
Club with the Colts Manager, Welfare Officer, or other appropriate Club official.
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SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT
OD CUACO Cricket Club (“the Club”) is committed to ensuring that all children (ie. all persons under
the age of 18) participating in cricket have a safe and positive experience.
We will do this by:
 Recognising that all children participating in cricket (regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual
orientation, ability or disability) have a right to have fun and to be protected from harm in a safe
environment.
 Ensuring that individuals working within cricket at or for the Club provide a safe, positive and fun
cricketing experience for children.
 Adopting and implementing the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) “Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy
for Safeguarding Children” and any future versions of the policy.
 Appointing a Club Welfare Officer and ensuring that they attend all current and future training
modules required by the ECB and the NSPCC, so that they have the necessary skills to be able to
undertake their role effectively.
 Ensuring that all people who work in cricket at or for the Club (staff, officials, volunteers, team
managers, coaches etc.) understand that the Safe Hands Policy applies to them according to their
level of contact with children in cricket.
 Ensuring that all individuals working within cricket at or for the Club are recruited and appointed in
accordance with ECB guidelines.
 Ensuring that all individuals working within cricket at or for the Club are provided support through
education and training so that they are aware of and can adhere to good practice and code of
conduct guidelines defined by both the ECB and by the Club.
 Ensuring that the name and contact details for the Club Welfare Officer is available
̵ as the first point of contact for parents, children & volunteers/staff within the Club,
̵ as a local source of procedural advice for the Club, its committee & its members,
̵ as the main point of contact within the Club for the ECB County Welfare Officer and the ECB Child
Protection Team, and
̵ as the main point of contact within the Club for relevant external agencies in connection with
child welfare.
 Ensuring that correct and comprehensive reporting procedures exist for raising and managing
safeguarding and child protection concerns. Such procedures recognising the responsibility of the
statutory agencies and in accordance with pre-defined safeguarding and child protection procedures
as defined by the ECB, statutory agencies and Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) guidelines
and policies.
 Providing everyone connected with the Club (including parents, children and volunteers) with the
opportunity to voice any concerns which they have (about possible suspected child abuse, and/or
about poor practice) to the Club Welfare Officer.
 Ensuring that all suspicions, concerns and allegations are taken seriously and dealt with swiftly and
appropriately.
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 Ensuring that access to confidential information relating to child welfare matters is restricted to the
Club Welfare Officer and the appropriate external authorities as specified within ECB Safeguarding
and child protection procedures.
If you have any questions or concerns about child welfare, please do not hesitate to contact the Club
Welfare Officer, Gail Caddy on (H) 020 8466 8116, (M) 07852 132583 or email her at
[email protected]
If she is not available, Andrew Mew, Colts Manager & Deputy Welfare Officer, can be contacted on
(H) 020 8289 5707, (M) 07967 340415 or by email at [email protected]
If a parent or child has any concerns about child welfare, including bullying, it is advisable to contact
the Club Welfare Officer in the first instance. If they feel unable to do this, they can contact either the
District Welfare Officer, Denise Pilgrim (020 8402 1668) or the County Welfare Officer, Dave Nash
(07881 804627).
E-SAFETY POLICY
The Club follows ECB Safety Guidelines on Communication and Interactive Technologies.
Team Managers and Coaches sometimes use social media to inform young players aged 15 and above
about upcoming cricket events, in line with the club’s policy on the use of information including
emergency situations. Parental consent is required for young players to join the specific Facebook
group.
All members and guests of the Club will ensure:
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That they take responsibility for their own use of communication and interactive technologies,
using them safely, responsibly and legally within the context of cricket
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No communication device or service, including interactive communication services such as social
networking may be used to bring the club, its members or cricket into disrepute
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No communication device or service, including interactive services such as social networking,
may be used for inappropriate behaviour online within the context of cricket including the
bullying or harassment of others in any form, defamation, obscene or abusive language, the
uploading of material which is libellous, defamatory, obscene, illegal, shows nudity or is violent
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Report any known misuses of communication and interactive technologies within the context of
cricket to the Club Welfare Officer, including unacceptable behaviour, inappropriate contact with
children online and illegal content including sexual abuse/indecent images of children, according
to the relevant club and ECB safeguarding policies and procedures
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Need to be aware that any report of the misuse of communication and interactive technologies
within the context of cricket will be investigated according to the club’s policy and procedures
and may result in the club’s sanctions being enforced. Depending upon the seriousness of the
incident legal action may be taken and where suspected criminal activity has taken place a
report will be made to the police.
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COLTS CRICKETERS PLAYING IN ADULT MATCHES
OD CUACO Cricket Club has a duty of care toward all young players who are representing the
Club. This duty of care extends to leagues that allow the participation of young players in
adult teams.
 The Club will not place a young player in a position that involves an unreasonable risk, taking into
account the circumstances of the match and the relative skills of the player.
 The Club will not create a situation that places members of the opposing side in a position whereby
they cannot play cricket as they would normally do against adult players.
 All young players who are under 18 must wear a helmet with a faceguard when batting and when
standing up to the stumps when keeping wicket. A young player acting as a runner must also wear
a helmet even if the player he is running for is not doing so.
 The umpires and the opposing captain will be notified of the age group of all players participating in
an adult match who are in the Under 19 age group or younger. This includes any young player
taking the field as a substitute fielder.
 Current ECB rules are:
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Under-12 age group players* should not play in open age competitive cricket (i.e. in
league matches).
Under-13 age group players* can play in open age competitive cricket (i.e. players
aged 12 and over) if considered by a qualified Level 2 coach or above that it is
appropriate for their development.
Under-13 players will need prior explicit written parental consent to play.
*Junior cricket age groups are set by the age of the player on the 31st August
preceding the season of play.
 The required consent forms can be obtained from Andrew Mew or the relevant Team Manager.
 Under-12 age group players may play in adult friendly games, if considered by a Level 2 coach that
it is appropriate for their development. Written parental consent is required.
 Under current ECB rules, players in the Under-11 age group are not permitted to play in any adult
matches.
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CHANGING ROOM POLICY
This Changing Policy applies to adults and to young people (under the age of 18) sharing
changing and showering facilities at OD CUACO Cricket Club.
Many clubhouses and pavilions do not have separate changing facilities for young players.
We therefore follow ECB guidelines in this regard.
 Adults will not change or shower at the same time using the same facility as young players.
 During matches, adults will endeavour to change at separate times to young players e.g. when
padding up.
 Parental consent must be given if young players are to share changing facilities with adults. Parents
have the option to supervise their children whilst they are changing and the Club will make
reasonable efforts to arrange this. The relevant consent form can be obtained from Andrew Mew or
Gail Caddy.
 Mobile phones must not be used in changing rooms.
Please note that young players uncomfortable with changing or showering with adults are under no
obligation to do so.
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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS
All Members and Guests of OD CUACO Cricket Club will:
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person within the context of Cricket
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Treat everyone equally and not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race,
ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, religious belief, class or social
background, sexual preference or political belief
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Not condone, or allow to go unchallenged, any form of discrimination if witnessed
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Display high standards of behaviour
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Promote the positive aspects of Cricket e.g. fair play
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Encourage all participants to learn the Laws and rules and play within them, respecting the
decisions of match officials
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Actively discourage unfair play, rule violations and arguing with match officials
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Recognise good performance not just match results
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Place the well-being and safety of Young People above the development of performance
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Ensure that activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the
individual
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Respect Young People’s opinions when making decisions about their participation in Cricket
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Not smoke, drink or use banned substances whilst actively working with Young People in the
Club.
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Not provide Young People with alcohol when they are under the care of the Club
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Follow ECB guidelines set out in the “Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’
and any other relevant guidelines issued
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Report any concerns in relation to a Young Person, following reporting procedures laid down by
the ECB
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In addition to the above, all Club Officers and Appointed Volunteers will:
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Hold relevant qualifications and be covered by appropriate insurance
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Always work in an open environment (i.e. avoid private or unobserved situations and encourage
an open environment)
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Inform Players and Parents of the requirements of Cricket
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Know and understand the ECB’s ‘Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’
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HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
The Club accepts responsibility within the Health and safety at Work Act 1974 and the
Management and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 and as amended by subsequent
legislation; the safely, health and well being of staff during working hours and at other times
when they are employed on the club’s business.
The club recognises its responsibilities with regard to fire and safety precautions and the
provision of first aid facilities.
The club’s formal policy, together with legislation, imposes on staff a duty to take all
reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of other staff and visitors. It is the
responsibility of the staff to bring to the attention of the managers anything that they
consider to be a hazard to health and safety.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS
If you hear the fire alarm or hear somebody shouting Fire, please leave the pavilion
IMMEDIATELY by the nearest exit / fire exit. These are clearly indicated. Please congregate in
the netball court area, at the far end of the tennis courts, until such time as the pavilion has
been declared safe. Do not re-enter the building. DO NOT STOP TO COLLECT PROPERTY.
SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted in any part of the pavilion or changing rooms.
ACCIDENT AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
The club has first aid facilities located in the kitchen and in the scorebox. Coaches/team
managers will have first aid equipment with them at away matches. Incident Report forms
are available in the first aid boxes and also in the Clubmark folder behind the bar. Completed
forms should be given to Andy Parker, Hon Secretary.
EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY CHECKLISTS
A regular risk assessment of equipment and building within the clubhouse is carried out by
the Pavilion Manager. Additionally, regular risk assessments are undertaken on cricket
equipment including the cricket cage and helmets.
TRANSPORT TO MATCHES AND PRACTICE SESSIONS
The Club’s policy is that parents or other responsible adults are responsible for transporting
players to and from all matches / practice sessions and therefore the Club will not be
registering Private Vehicles for the transportation of individuals in connection with any
fixtures or practice sessions arranged by the Club. The implementation of this policy is not
intended to exclude any player from participation and parents and guardians should contact
the Club Welfare Officer if they have any problems with the transportation of players to
matches or practice sessions.
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ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
OD CUACO Cricket Club is committed to confronting and eliminating discrimination whether
by reason of gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic background, colour, religion
or disability.
 We are committed to equal opportunities within our Club.
 Equality of opportunity means that we will endeavour not to discriminate or in any way treat less
favourably any person on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin,
colour, religion or disability. This applies to all committee positions, honorary posts, volunteers and
team selection.
 We will not tolerate sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether
physical or verbal. We will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate disciplinary
action. This applies to all members, supporters, sponsors and parents/guardians.
 OD CUACO Cricket Club support the Kent Cricket Board and the ECB in their commitment to develop
a programme of ongoing training and awareness-raising events and activities in order to promote
the eradication of discrimination throughout Kent Cricket.
ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
We are committed to providing a friendly and safe environment for all of our children so they
can train and play cricket in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is
unacceptable at our club.
Children and parents should be assured that they will be supported when bullying is reported.
All bullying behaviour or threats of bullying will be investigated and the bullying stopped
quickly.
All bullying behaviour or threats of bullying should be reported in the first instance to the Club Welfare
Officer. The matter will be escalated to the County Welfare Officer, the ECB or statutory authorities
where necessary and/or appropriate.
Where bullying is between children, all parents/guardians of those involved will be informed.
In cases of adults reported to be bullying cricketers under 18, the ECB will always be informed and will
advise on the action to be taken.
Bullying can be:
 Emotional: being unfriendly, excluding, tormenting (e.g. hiding kit, threatening gestures)
 Physical: pushing, kicking, hitting, punching or any use of violence
 Racist: racial taunts, graffiti, gestures
 Sexual: unwanted physical contact or sexually abusive comments
 Homophobic: because of, or focusing on the issue of sexuality
 Verbal: name-calling, sarcasm, teasing, spreading rumours
 Cyber: all areas of internet, such as email and chat room misuse. Mobile threats by text messaging
and calls. Misuse of associated technology, i.e. camera and video facilities.
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North Kent Junior League
President: John Tutt
Chairman: John Monk
Secretary: Andy Pye
Treasurer: Kevin George
Results & Registrations Secretary: Lesley Griggs
Web Site Administrator: Graham Freedman
Code of Conduct 2013
The Spirit of Cricket
Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within its
laws but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is seen to abuse this spirit causes injury to the
game itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the captains.
1. There are two laws which place the responsibility for the team’s conduct firmly on the captain.
Responsibility of captains
The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of the
Game as well as the Laws.
Player’s conduct
In the event of a player failing to comply with instructions by an umpire, or showing dissent, or generally
behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall in the first
place report the matter to the other umpire and to the player’s captain, and instruct the latter to take
action.
2. Fair and unfair play
According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play.
The umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captain to take action
where required.
3. The umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of:
Time wasting
Damaging the pitch
Dangerous or unfair bowling
Tampering with the ball
Any other action that they consider to be unfair.
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North Kent Junior League
Code of Conduct
4. The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for:
Your opponents
Your own captain and team
The role of the umpires
The game’s traditional values
5. It is against the Spirit of the
Game:
To dispute an umpire’s decision by word, action or gesture
To direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire
To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance:
a.) To appeal knowing that the batsman is not out.
b.) To advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing
c.) To seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or
unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one’s own side.
6. Violence
There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play.
7. Players
Captains and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match. Every player
is expected to make an important contribution to this.
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