Parent/ Guardian code of Conduct
Parent/ Guardian code of Conduct
In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, as a player in any activity held by or
under the auspices of a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region or an Affiliated Club
and Association you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct
during any such activity or event:
- • Play by the rules and within the Spirit of Cricket.
- • Never argue with an umpire. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or
manager approach the umpire during a break or after the game.
- • Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players,
deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or
permitted behaviours in Cricket.
- • Work equally hard for yourself and your teammates. Your team’s performance
will benefit and so will you.
- • Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team
or the opposition.
- • Treat all participants in Cricket as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take
unfair advantage of another competitor.
- • Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents. Without them there
would be no competition.
- • Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and
coaches.
- • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their
gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
- • 1Participate because you enjoy it, not just to please parents and coaches.
- • 1Participate fairly and safely.
- • 1Do not engage in practises that affect sporting performance (alcohol,
tobacco and drug use.)
- • Respect and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the
opportunity for you to play.
- • Respect your coach and train and play to the best of your ability and develop
your participation in accordance with the Spirit of Cricket.