BRIGHTON & HOVE CRICKET CLUB
 

The Brighton & Hove Cricket Club Code Of Conduct

 

In meeting the criteria of ClubMark and maintaining a Welfare Policy the Brighton & Hove Cricket Club (THE CLUB) has decided to issue a Code of Conduct for all members. THE CLUB is committed to the player’s well being, future development and realisation of achievement. Our principles that underpin our Child Protection Policy that relate to this Code of Conduct are:-

· The child’s welfare is paramount;

· All children, whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin; religious belief or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse;

· All children have the right to be safe and treated with dignity and respect.

Any breach of the Code may lead to the player being warned as to his/her future conduct or in more serious cases being suspended or barred from participation in THE CLUB’s activities.

This code applies to all activities run by THE CLUB. Any matters regarding this code should be addressed to the Gaynor Parry.

 

Code Of Conduct

All Members and Guests of Brighton & Hove CC will:
  1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person within the context of Cricket
  2. 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
  3. Not condone, or allow to go unchallenged, any form of discrimination if witnessed
  4. Display high standards of behaviour
  5. Promote the positive aspects of Cricket e.g. fair play
  6. Encourage all participants to learn the Laws and rules and play within them, respecting the decisions of match officials
  7. Actively discourage unfair play, rule violations and arguing with match officials
  8. Recognise good performance not just match results
  9. Place the well-being and safety of Young People above the development of performance
  10. Ensure that activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual
  11. Respect Young People’s opinions when making decisions about their participation in Cricket
  12. Not smoke, drink or use banned substances whilst actively working with Young People in the Club.
  13. Not provide Young People with alcohol when they are under the care of the Club
  14. Follow ECB guidelines set out in the “Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’ and any other relevant guidelines issued
  15. Report any concerns in relation to a Young Person, following reporting procedures laid down by the ECB

 

In addition to the above, all Club Officers and Appointed Volunteers will:
  1. Hold relevant qualifications and be covered by appropriate insurance
  2. Always work in an open environment (i.e. avoid private or unobserved situations and encourage an open environment)
  3. Inform Players and Parents of the requirements of Cricket
  4. Know and understand the ECB’s ‘Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’