Code of conduct for Tadworth Cricket Club members and guests
All Members and Guests of Tadworth Cricket Club will:
- Respect the rights, dignity and value of every person within the context of cricket;
- 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;
- Not tolerate any form of discrimination;
- Display high standards of sporting behaviour and adopt the principle of fair play within the game of cricket;
- Encourage all participants to play within the Laws and Rules of cricket and respect the decisions of match officials;
- Actively discourage unfair play, rule violations and arguing with match officials;
- Recognise good performance not just match results;
- Prioritise the well-being and safety of young people;
- Respect young people’s opinions when making decisions about their participation in cricket;
- Not smoke, drink or use banned substances whilst actively working with young people in the Club. Young people are not allowed to smoke or consume alcohol or banned substances of any kind on Club premises or whilst representing the Club;
- Follow ECB guidelines set out in the “Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’ and any other relevant guidelines issued; and
- Report any concerns in relation to the treatment or welfare of a young person with the Club’s Safeguarding Officer.
Additionally, all Club Officers and Appointed Volunteers will:
- Hold relevant qualifications and be covered by appropriate insurance;
- Always work in an open environment (i.e. avoid private or unobserved situations and encourage an open environment);
- Know and understand ECB guidelines set out in the “Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’;
- Ensure that physical contact is appropriate and necessary and is carried out within recommended guidelines with the young player’s full consent and approval; and
- Attend appropriate training to keep up to date with their role and especially with respect to the Safeguarding of young people.
this page was last reviewed and updated 18 May 2022
