Club Policies and Codes of Conduct

A requirement for Clubmark certification is that all coaches and managers undergo a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check before being allowed to work with children.  It should be noted that the Club will only use personal information for the purposes of managing cricket activities and for the distribution of Club information.

Parents and players should note that e-mail is the primary method of communication within the Colts section and it is therefore important that an e-mail address is supplied at registration.  Some team managers may make use of telephonic communication when arranging teams, particularly when changes have to be made at short notice.  It is therefore also important that a telephone number is supplied at registration.  In addition, it is a requirement that an alternative contact is provided so that, in the event of an accident or illness, the Club can easily make contact with parents / carers to ensure that the most appropriate action is taken.

It is the Club policy that coaches and managers (or anyone else acting on behalf of the Club) may not transport young players to any matches or other Club activities.  It is the responsibility of parents to transport their children to the Club or other venues for ‘away’ matches and to collect them from the activity at a time agreed with the manager or coach.

Parents should discuss with their children the policies described above, as well as the policies and Codes of Conduct at the end of this document, prior to signing the registration form, and encourage compliance with the Club Policies and Codes of Conduct.

From time to time the Club makes use of video technology as a coaching tool for technique analysis and demonstration.  We also intend to include some information on match results and Club activities in the local press and on the Club website, and this may include photographic images of players.  If you do NOT agree to the inclusion of any photographic images or details of your child in Club press releases or on the website, please notify the Colts Coordinator and indicate this on your membership application form.  Also, if you do NOT agree to the inclusion of your child in any video analysis, please notify the Club in the manner described above.

EQUITY POLICY STATEMENT

• This club is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its development. In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equity.

• Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society.

• The club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport,regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status.

• The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse.

• All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.

• The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to club disciplinary procedures.