Portsmouth Cricket Club - 2025

Portsmouth Cricket Club Code Of Conduct 2020

The Club Policy in line with the England and Wales Cricket Board is that helmets must be worn at all times by wicket-keepers standing up to the stumps and by all batsmen engaged in practices or matches involving a hard cricket ball.

Additionally you are requested to note the following:

The Club cannot accept responsibility for the loss or damage of property during practices or matches. Those running the Club are not professionally employed cricket personnel. Parents remain responsible for the conduct of their own children, and that the children must be encouraged at all times to abide by the rules of the Club, Hampshire Cricket Board and the laws of the game.

Code of conduct for club officials and volunteers  All volunteers must: 

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person within the context of Cricket. 
Treat everyone equally and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation or disability If you see any form of discrimination do not condone it or allow it to go unchallenged. 
Place the well-being and safety of the Young Person above the development of performance.
Develop an appropriate working relationship with Young People, based on mutual trust and respect.
Ensure that physical contact is appropriate and necessary and is carried out within recommended guidelines with the Young Person’s full consent and approval.
Always work in an open environment (e.g. avoid private or unobserved situations and encourage an open environment)
Do not engage in any form of sexually related contact with a Young Player This is strictly forbidden as is sexual innuendo, flirting or inappropriate gestures and terms.
Know and understand the ECB Welfare of Young People Policy and Procedures.
Respect Young People’s opinions when making decisions about their participation in Cricket. Inform Players and Parents of the requirements of Cricket Be aware of and report any conflict of interest as soon as it becomes apparent.
Display high standards of language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation.
Do not smoke, drink or use banned substances whilst working with Young People in the Club, this reflects a negative image and could compromise the safety of the Young People.
Do not give Young People alcohol when they are under the care of the Club.
Hold relevant qualifications and insurance cover Ensure the activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual.
Promote the positive aspects of Cricket e.g. fair play Display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
Follow ECB guidelines set out in the Welfare of Young People Policy and any other relevant guidelines issued.
Ensure that you attend appropriate training to keep up to date with your role and the Welfare of Young People.
Report any concerns you may have in relation to a Young Person, following reporting procedures laid down by the ECB   Code of practice for junior members.

Portsmouth Cricket Club 2020

Portsmouth Cricket Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. 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 Collete Palmer Goddard. 
As a member of Portsmouth Cricket Club, you are expected to abide by the following junior code of practice:

      All junior members must play within the rules and respect coaches and their decisions. Coaches will contact parents if junior members continue to disrespect the rules     
All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background, religious beliefs or sexual identity.     
Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.     
Members must wear suitable kit for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager.     
Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.
      Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.
      Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club. 
Junior Members must always listen to the coaches instructions and don’t answer  back at the coach
  Junior members must place rubbish in a certain area and not litter around the grounds.

Portsmouth Cricket Club Members and Guest Code Of Conduct  

 Members and Guests of Portsmouth Cricket Club are required to abide  by the provisions of this Code of Conduct and any subsequent updates as may be in force from time to time, and by their presence on club premises or at club events or activities are deemed to have accepted and to abide by the provisions of this Code and any other relevant Codes of Conduct, Rules or Regulations the Club has adopted.
       All Members and Guests of Portsmouth Cricket Club will:   ·         Respect the rights, dignity and worth 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 condone, or allow to go unchallenged, any form of discrimination if witnessed   ·         Display high standards of behaviour   ·         Promote the positive aspects of Cricket e.g. fair play   ·         Encourage all participants to learn the Laws and rules and play within them, respecting the decisions of match officials   ·         Actively discourage unfair play, rule violations and arguing with match officials ·         Recognise good performance not just match results   ·         Place the well-being and safety of children above the development of performance   ·         Ensure that activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual   ·         Respect children’s opinions when making decisions about their participation in Cricket   ·         Not smoke, drink or use banned substances whilst actively working with children in the Club.   ·         Not provide children with alcohol when they are under the care of the Club   ·         Follow ECB guidelines set out in the ‘Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’ and any other relevant guidelines issued   ·         Report any concerns in relation to a child, following reporting procedures laid down by the ECB     In addition to the above, all Club Officers and Appointed Volunteers will:   ·         Have been appropriately vetted, if required, before taking on their role. 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)   ·         Inform Players and Parents of the requirements of Cricket   ·         Know and understand the ECB’s ‘Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’   ·         Develop an appropriate working relationship with young players, based on mutual trust and respect   ·         Ensure that physical contact is appropriate and necessary and is carried out within recommended guidelines with the young player’s full consent and approval   ·         Not engage in any form of sexually related contact with a young player. This is strictly forbidden as is sexual innuendo, flirting or inappropriate gestures and terms. The ECB adopts the Home Office guidelines which recommend the principle -“People in positions of trust and authority do not have sexual relationships with 16-17 year olds in their care”   ·         Attend appropriate training to keep up to date with their role, especially that relating to the Safeguarding of children   ·          If a breach of the provisions or principles of this Code occurs or is reasonably suspected to have occurred the Club reserves the right to take such action as it deems appropriate, including but not limited to asking the person responsible for the breach to leave the Club premises. Any disciplinary or complaint hearings in connection with a breach of these rules shall be dealt with in accordance with the disciplinary procedure as set out in the Club constitution or Cricket Section Regulations as may be amended from time to time   We the undersigned have read and agree to the Portsmouth Cricket Club Members and Guest Code of Contact. Player:          _____________________________   Signature:                _____________________________ Date:            _____________________________   Parent/Guardian:       _____________________________   Signature:                _____________________________ Date:            _____________________________   Any breech of the code of conduct will be referred to Portsmouth Cricket Club Committee?

Portsmouth Cricket Club - ECB Clubmark Model Club Constitution[150736].pdf

 http://www.ecb.co.uk/sites/default/files/ecb_code_of_conduct_0.pdf

www.sportscoachuk.org

ECB Coaches Code of Conduct

Rights/Relationships/Responsibilities

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ECB Coaches

Code of Conduct

Cricket coaches play a crucial role in the development of the game and in the lives of the players they coach. Good cricket coaches ensure that individuals in cricket have positive experiences and are therefore more likely to

continue in the game and achieve their potential.

Coaching, as an emerging profession, must demonstrate at all levels, a high degree of honesty, integrity and competence. The need for cricket coaches to understand and act on their responsibilities is of critical importance to the game, as is the concept of participation for fun and enjoyment as well as achievement. This is implicit within good coaching practice and promotes a professional image  of the good practitioner. This Code of Conduct sets out the standards that coaches are required to meet.

Implementation issues

This code  sets out the standards that coaches are required to meet. It reflects BEST PRACTICE in coaching across the broadest spectrum of roles and responsibilities and the ECB recognises that the extent to which coaches are required to comply with all the content of this code  may be considered by reference to the nature of the coaching role.

All coaches holding recognised ECB qualifications are required to abide  by this code.

This code:

•  is a constituent part of a policy and procedure for dealing with allegations and complaints

•  is used as the definitive guide and benchmark measure  of coaching practice in determining any need for sanctions against a coach

Good cricket coaching practice needs to reflect the following key principles:

•  Rights

Cricket coaches must respect and champion the rights of every individual to participate

in the game.

•  Relationships

Cricket coaches must develop a professional relationship with players (and others) based  on openness,  honesty, mutual trust and respect.

•  Responsibilities –

personal standards

Cricket coaches must demonstrate proper personal behaviour and conduct at all times.

•  Responsibilities –

professional standards

To maximise the benefits and minimise the risks to players, coaches must attain a high  level of competence through appropriate qualifications and a commitment to ongoing training that ensures safe and correct practice.

•  is fully integrated into the cricket and coach  education process

•  is assessed as part of the cricket coach  accreditation process

•  is supported by the appropriate training and resources.

ECB has developed a training resource that underpins many  of the concepts contained within this Code of Conduct. They include the integration of safeguarding throughout the ECB coaching training for both the children’s and young people and adults’ coaching pathways, and the online  safeguarding module:

•  Safeguarding Young Cricketers.