Code of Conduct

The image and reputation of any club is vital to its ongoing success and reflects the Club’s standing in the community.

Edinburgh Cricket Clubs “Code of Conduct” sets the standard of conduct and behavior required of our Club’s members and officials. Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within its Laws but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action, which is seen to abuse this spirit, causes injury to the game itself.

Players and officials should be aware of related laws and guidelines like;
- The Laws of cricket,
- The spirit of the game,
- The HDCA rules,
- Edinburgh cricket clubs health and safety policy, and club brief.

Links to these can be found on either Edinburgh’s website, HDCA website, or on the Cricket Victoria website.

The following points may or may not be mentioned in the above documents, but have been flagged as important for everyone to understand whilst involved with Edinburgh Cricket Club as a member or official.

All players and officials are expected to understand and abide by the following:

1. Unsportsmanlike behavior is unacceptable.
2. The use of verbal or physical abuse is unacceptable.
3. Any form of harassment is unacceptable.
4. Playing members are expected to wear correct cricket attire at training and on game day.
5. Any member that causes the club to be fined as a result of their behavior shall be required to compensate the club for the amount of the fine.
6. Members are responsible for the behavior of any visitor/s they introduce to the club.
7. Members are expected to take pride in our clubrooms and respect the furniture and fittings, members must ensure the area they (or their guest/s) have used is clean and tidy.
8. Members are expected to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner and display responsible behavior and be seen behaving as role models and ambassadors of Edinburgh Cricket Club.
9. Where possible, make umpires, opposition players and officials feel welcome when they are our guests.
10. Members are expected to respect our club officials and members, as well as umpires, opposition players and their officials.
11. Report all injuries no matter how trivial they may seem, if an injury is sustained in the course of play or at training that requires medical treatment an insurance form must be filled in.
12. The possession or use of drugs or prohibited items at a game, training or at social functions held by the club is strictly prohibited.

Breaching the Code of Conduct

A selected panel consisting of the Senior Working Group (SWG) have the right to charge a member or official for conduct that they believe is outside the spirit of these guidelines, whether it is explicitly covered in the Code of Conduct or not.

Any breach of the Code of Conduct will be assessed by members of the panel. They will consider the facts and determine a penalty if the accused is found guilty of a transgression

PLAYERS CHARTER

The Players Charter establishes what is encouraged regarding player’s attitude and actions around the areas of training, match day and club. This is to ensure that Edinburgh Cricket Club has a successful season in all grades.

All players are encouraged to assist and contribute to the following where possible:

Training

- Preparation and packing up of practice equipment
- Complete specified warm up drills and be involved in cricket activities at all times while on the field.
- Be dressed in appropriate cricket attire
- Train in a manner with the same intent and purpose that is required under match conditions
- Notify the coach, training coordinator or team captain of unavailability to train.

Match Day

- Assist in the roles of scoring, umpiring and ground marking as required
- Arrive at the ground at the nominated time in a fit state ready to prepare for play
- Be dressed in cricket whites, correct footwear, and hat and sun protection while on the field.
- Be attentive and follow captain’s instructions and directions.

Club

- Attend club social functions and introduce potential new members
- Memberships / Subscriptions to be paid on time
- Current members are encouraged to welcome new members and include them in their activities.
- Return to the rooms after away games
- Assist in keeping the rooms and amenities clean and tidy
- Assist with functions, BBQ’s and other activities
- Support social and community events that the club is involved in.

Printable version, to be signed by all senior players and returned to the club, attached.