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 junior members. The CLUB is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of its junior members. The CLUB believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents/carers or guardians associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others.

The CLUB also has a Child Protection Policy that relates to this Code of Conduct and our principles that underpin this 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.

Therefore, members 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 Bob Sansom Chairman of the CLUB.

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.

As a member of the CLUB you are expected to abide by the following junior code of conduct.

1. All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
2. All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
3. Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.
4. Members must wear suitable kit –preferably white trousers/shorts, white shirt and white trainers - for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager.
5. Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.
6. Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.
7. Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.