This document will set out the various Codes of Conduct for Players, Coaches, Volunteers, Parents/Guardians, Club Members, Supporters & Guests.

This document is designed to provide an overarching ethos that compliments the various policies referenced from our Club Constitution. Including but not limited to:

• Safeguarding Policy
• Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Health & Safety Policy
• Online Safety & Social Media Policy
• Anti-Bullying Policy
• Data Privacy Policy

All our Codes of Conducts and Policies are build on the ethos of the Spirit of Cricket. Whilst it is necessary for the Laws of Cricket and our additional Club rules to administer the game and the running of the club, it is also important that the Spirit of Cricket underpins our culture and approach.

The Spirit of Cricket is essentially built on the core values of cricket which are detailed below. By applying these values, we can create an culture that allows all players to experience an enjoyable, inclusive, competitive cricket experience within a development environmet and we can run our club in an honourable and family orientated manner within our wider community.

Respect
This core value underpins much of the Spirit of Cricket. An inherent respect for the game we all love should translate to respect for all at your club, your team-mates, coaches and committee members, opposition teams and their club members, umpires and officials and indeed anyone you come in contact with when representing your club whether it be inside a cricket facility or not. It should also extend to respect for equipment, venues and your changing facilities at home and away.

Fair Play
The ethos of fair play is based on the principle of equal treatment of all. Abiding by the rules, showing sympathy to others, being supportive of good play regardless of which team and maximising opportunity for all will create a culture of fair play in not just the team but the club as a whole

Sportsmanship
Our officials have a challenging job and true sportsmanship is important to not making that job even harder. Whether this be a fielder acknowledging a boundary or a batter walking or simply ensuring a post-patch fist-bump with opposition players and umpires at the end of the game, it will help ensure that even the hardest fought contests can be a sporting one.

Teamwork
Whilst cricket is a sport filled with individual moments, its is fundamentally a team sport. Wearing the same club crest creates a bond between players that will last far beyond the match and even your playing days. It is important to work for each other, back each other up and train, play and socialise together as a team and as a club. Teamwork off the field in club committees is equally as important as team work on the field being that a true collective effort is needed to ensure cricket is available and accessible to all

Enjoyment
Whether you have 30 years playing experience or an AllStar picking up a bat for the first time, it is enjoyment of your playing experience that will make you want to come back next week. Whether it be at a training session, on match day or at a club event, the emphasis should always be on a fun, enjoyable environment that doesn’t have to be at the expense of a competitive game or tough training session. Looking out for each other and particular our younger players and new members will great help to create that culture and ethos of enjoyment.

Attached to this guidance are our Codes of Conducts for:

• Players (under review)
• Coaches & Volunteers (under review)
• Parents/Guardians (under review)
• Club members, Supporters and Guests