Junior Code of Conduct

Knowle Cricket Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members. The Club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents/guardians associated with the Club should at all times show respect, 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 Steve Windaybank (Head Coach), Anthony Hardwell (Club Welfare Officer) or their team coach.

Junior Players

Junior players at Knowle Cricket Club shall:

• Always play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
• Always respect opponents.
• Always respect fellow juniors during matches, coaching and Club events. Bullying or the use of abusive language will not be tolerated.
• Arrive on time for training, matches and competitions or inform my coach or team manager if I am going to be late.
• Wear suitable kit for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager.
• Pay any fees promptly.
• Not smoke, consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the Club premises or whilst representing the Club at competition.
• Remain on the grounds at all times during a coaching session or match. If a player needs to leave the group, the player must inform the coach. A coach will advise if it is safe to leave given multiple coaching sessions may be taking place at the ground.

Parent/Guardians of Junior Players

Parents/Guardians of Junior players at Knowle Cricket Club shall:

• Encourage their Junior Player to learn and play within the rules, discouraging unfair play and arguing with the officials.
• Help their child to recognise good performance not just results.
• Never force their child to take part in sport.
• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the performances of all.
• Never punish or belittle their child for losing or making mistakes.
• Always support their child and publicly accept officials’ judgements.
• Support their child’s involvement and help them to enjoy sport.
• Use correct and proper language at all times.