Blacktown District Cricket Club Incorporated
Appendix 1 Code of Conduct
The following Code of Conduct complies with Rule 11 of the Constitution of the Blacktown District Cricket Club Incorporated and applies to all members of the Club.
- Treat fellow members with respect. Any public abuse, criticism, sledging, ridiculing or derision of club members and opposition team members indicates a lack of maturity and of self-respect.
- Accept the umpire’s decision with dignity. There is no place in the Club for members who bring themselves and the Club into disrepute. Dissent of any type will not be tolerated by the Club in any way.
- Opposition players and officials are to be treated as welcome visitors. They should be confident when playing against Blacktown, that their game will be free of unsporting intimidation or objectionable conduct. On and off the field obscene language is not acceptable.
- Players are expected to attend practice every week where possible. Training both days is preferable, however, once a week is mandatory, and use practice productively. All players will follow the directions of the practice captain, coach or group organiser. Non attendance at training could result in a player being relegated to a lower grade. Continued non attendance could result in a player not being selected in any grade, unless an acceptable reason is provided to the selection committee.
- All players and officials are expected to dress in an appropriate standard at any fixture or function at which they are representing the Club. Whilst on the field, players are required to wear full cricket attire complimented where appropriate with club colours. The only headwear acceptable on the field is that which is approved by the Management Committee. Players travelling to and from any fixture should dress in full training atire. If a club uniform is available, it shall be worn.
- All players are to be in attendance on the ground for warm ups at least 60 minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of play. Players should notify the captain if they are going to arrive late.
- A player who misses a match due to illness, injury, holidays or any other reason could be selected in a grade lower on their return. Any player absent from a match must advise their captain of the reason they will be absent. The captain will then consult with the Chair of selectors cricket manager and selection panel and will then the player will be advised if the reason for the absence is acceptable. “Schoolies” is not an acceptable reason for missing training or a match.
Those players missing a match due to illness or injury will be required to prove themselves fit to play to the satisfaction of the club coach, current captain and selection
committee.
A player who is dropped to a lower grade, due to missing a match as outlined above, may be selected to come back into their original grade only if his replacement drop outs subsequent to original selection.
- Grounds, facilities and club property are to be utilised with due care. Actions, which deliberately damage property, will make the member responsible for financial compensation.
- Members are to display common sense in the consumption of alcohol. Under no circumstances are players to consume alcohol or any illicit substance during the progress of a match in which they are playing or during scheduled practice sessions, In addition, no player is to arrive at a scheduled game or practice session under the influence of alcohol or illicit substance. Further, no member is to attend any game involving the club as a spectator under the influence of alcohol or any illicit substance.
- Under no circumstances is a player to publicly abuse, criticise, vilify or portray the Club in a negative manner online. As a member of the Club you are expected to fulfill your obligations by behaving in a socially acceptable manner that will not bring the club or their financial partners into disrepute.
- A member shall be taken to have breached this code if he or she:
(a) is reported by any member, team manager, scorer or voluntary helper to the Management Committee in relation to the appropriate section,
(b) is reported by any person/s, including umpires, to the team captain or any club official in relation to the appropriate section,
(c) is reported to the Sydney Cricket Association or Cricket NSW in relation to the appropriate section and in accordance with those parties Rules and Regulations.
- The acceptance of being bound by this Code of Conduct is conditional to membership of the Blacktown District Cricket Club Incorporated.
12.1 Abusive behaviour by parents and spectators will not be tolerated and the matter may be handed to CNSW to deal with these complaints under the Integrity Framework. Instances of repeated offensive language, abuse of players, other parents, team officials or umpires could lead to suspensions from attending any cricket across New South Wales. Particularly, the offence of ‘serious harassment’ carries a minimum sanction of a 12-month suspension. These penalties are designed to ensure that cricket remains a safe environment and can be enjoyed by all.
- Any member reported and found to be in breach of this code will be subject to the provision of Rule 11, and dealt with accordingly by a Disciplinary Committee formed under the provisions of that rule.
- All members must adhere to Cricket NSW By-law 4A – Racial and Religious Vilification Code – Appendix (i) .
- All members must adhere to the MCC – The Laws of Cricket, The Preamble – The Spirit of Cricket – Appendix (ii).
- All members must are subject to Cricket NSW Code of Conduct Procedures – Appendix (iii).
- All members to have access to Appendix (iv) – Selection policy to gain clarity and understanding of the process.
Appendix – i
Racial & Religious Vilification Code
- In accordance with Cricket Australia guidelines, modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people;
- Compliment and encourage all participants;
- Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions;
- Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all participants; · Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors;
- Encourage and promote rule changes which will make participation more enjoyable; · Be a good sport yourself – actions speak louder than words;
- Keep up-to-date with the latest available resources for umpiring and the principles of growth and development of young people;
- Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive;
- Place the safety and welfare of participants above all else;
- Give all people a ‘fair go’ regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Appendix – ii
Spirit of Cricket – Preamble
Cricket owes much of its appeal and enjoyment to the fact that it should be played not only according to the Laws, but also within the Spirit of Cricket. The major responsibility for ensuring fair play rests with the captains, but extends to all players, match officials and, especially in junior cricket, teachers, coaches and parents.
Respect is central to the Spirit of Cricket.
– Respect your captain, team-mates, opponents and the authority of the umpires. – Play hard and play fair.
– Accept the umpire’s decision.
– Create a positive atmosphere by your own conduct, and encourage others to do likewise. – Show self-discipline, even when things go against you.
– Congratulate the opposition on their successes, and enjoy those of your own team. – Thank the officials and your opposition at the end of the match, whatever the result.
Cricket is an exciting game that encourages leadership, friendship and teamwork, which brings together people from different nationalities, cultures and religions, especially when played within the Spirit of Cricket.
Appendix – iii CNSW – Code of Conduct
CNSW Code of Conduct Procedures v2.9 (final).pdf
The Process
Appendix – (iv) Selection Policy
The Selection Committee meets on the Monday before each round and is responsible for selecting our grade teams (1st – Metropolitan Cup), T20 team AW Green Shield and the Poidevin-Gray Shield team.
Team
Teams will be published on a Thursday morning “Digitally” before the commencement of each round. The captain will contact all players who have been put in a grade lower to offer feedback. This will be initiated either face to face at training or via a phone call to the players mobile. If not answered a voice message will be left with an offer for the player to return the call to discuss further. The Selection Committee will only discuss the selection of teams and reasons for selection with the individual concerned. Should a player wish to further discuss their selections they will need to contact their Captain in the first instance, followed by the Head Coach or Chairman of Selectors.
Selection Committee:
The Selection Committee will comprise the Chairman of Selectors, independent selector (Head Coach) and the captain of each Grade (+ and -1 grade) for their particular team.
The Selection Committee is empowered to seek advice regarding selections from other identified people (Advisors), however the Selection Committee has sole responsibility for final selection of teams.
Factors Influencing Selection:
(i) Individual Performance – The focus will be on all-round performance: batting, bowling AND fielding. Game awareness and performance in the context of the game will be noted.
(ii) Team Balance – Teams will be chosen with consideration to the type of game being played (2-day, 1-day, T20) and the number of batters, bowlers, allrounders etc.
(iii) Availability – Players who are unavailable for a round may not, depending on the reasoning, be automatically selected in the grade they were in prior to becoming unavailable. Family holidays, Schoolies etc are not acceptable excuses. In these situations players will be selected in a grade lower than the previous round (*Subject to other availabilities)
(iv) Fitness – Players are individually responsible for maintaining an acceptable level of fitness, which will enhance overall team performance. All players must inform their captain and the chairman of selectors of any injury immediately.
(v) Training Attendance – Training is compulsory. It is expected that 1st and 2nd grade players will practice twice a week, with lower grades at least once per week. If unable to attend due to work/study commitments players are expected to advise their captain at the commencement of the week. Failure to do so may impact selections.
(vi) Attitude- including attitude to the club, fellow players and administrators – This will include effort at training and on match day, timeliness of attendance and overall contribution to the performance of the team.
(vii) Rotation – Where we have an excess of players we will endeavour to rotate players through the Metropolitan Cup (6th Grade) team to ensure as many players as possible get the opportunity to play.
Green Shield Selection (U15s):
At the conclusion of the preceding season, the Green Shield coach will distribute an Expression of Interest to all interested applicants online. Once applications have closed, the selection committee, consisting of Club Head Coach, Green Shield Coach and Manager will cull the list and offer trial positions to selected players.
Players will then participate in a net trial where they will be assessed on their abilities by a selection committee of 5 (Club Head Coach, Green Shield Coach and Manager, two senior players).
Within 1 week of a net trial selectors will cull the squad to a managable number and then offer a position to players to participate in such trials.
Subsequent trials may consist of further net trials, game situation simulations, fielding sessions or trial matches.
From these trials a squad of 15 will be selected. This squad can have up to 2 country based players.
All players selected are expected to attend all training sessions and are subject to the same selection guidelines and Premier Cricket NSW players.
Poidevin Gray Shield (U21’s)
The Poidevin Gray Shield competition runs on selected Sundays parallel to the NSW Premier Cricket Competition. All players that satisfy the age requirement, currently playing Premier Cricket will be considered for selection. The Head Coach, in consultation with the Chairman of Selectors and Poidevin Gray Manager will select a squad the week prior to each round. Players are subject to all NSW Premier Cricket selection processes.
Please note, that selection in the previous fixture does not guarantee selection in subsequent fixtures.