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Lingfield Cricket Club
- Codes of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Players & Colts

· Always act in a sportsmanlike manner towards opponents, officials and spectators

· Learn the rules applicable for the age group that you are playing for

· Always accept the decision of the umpires and scorers. Never argue

· Listen to your team manager off the pitch, and your captain on the field

· Show respect to the Club’s and other people’s property

· Encourage your colleagues. Do not complain and criticise them

· Set a good example to other players

· Do not use bad language or offensive behaviour

· Try your hardest at all times and have as much fun as possible

· Help your manager and others at the club

· Always warm up and cool down properly

Code of Conduct for Club Officials/Volunteers

The essence of good ethical contact and practice is summarised below. All club officials and volunteers must:

· Consider the well-being and safety of colts and players before the development of performance

· Develop an appropriate working relationship with colts and players based on mutual trust and respect

· Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part

· Promote the positive aspects of cricket (e.g. fair play)

· Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance

· Follow all guideline laid down by the ECB and the Club

· Coaches should hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover

Code of Conduct for Coaches/Colts Managers

· Treat colts with respect

· Respect their right to personal privacy

· Set a good example at and outside the Club

· Consider how others might interpret your actions and, where possible, avoid giving cause for well-intentioned actions to be misconstrued

· Avoid physical contact

· Try and organise for more than one adult to be present at all times

· Do not permit abusive peer activities (e.g. bullying, ridiculing,)

· Do not be drawn into inappropriate action

· Set a good example which others can follow

· Arrive in plenty of time to set up your activities and ensure safety

· Teach your players that honest effort is more important than victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment

· Teach players to be fair and follow the rules

· Ensure you and your players have respect for their opponents, the officials and opposing coaches/managers and supporters

· Take responsibility for the young people in your care until they have safely left the activity

· Coaches should hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover

Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers

· Remember that children play for their fun, not yours!

· Encourage children to play, do not force them

· Praise your child’s efforts whether they win or lose

· Applaud all good play

· Never ridicule a child for losing or making a mistake

· Children learn best by following a good example

· Learn the rules to better understand what you are looking at and commenting on

· Show your appreciation to all officials, coaches and helpers

· Condemn the use of violence, profane language and any form of abuse

· Think of how you can best help the coach and/or the club

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