Middlesex Cricket - Code of Conduct for Parents, Guardians/ Carers & Guests
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All Parents, Guardians/Carers and Guests 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, ability, gender, gender expression, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background have the right to enjoy the game in an environment safe from abuse and harm of any kind.
- Not condone, or allow to go unchallenged, any form of discrimination if witnessed.
- Display high standards of behaviour at all times.
- Promote the positive aspects of cricket, e.g. Spirt of Cricket & fair play.
- Encourage all participants to learn the rules, play within them and respect the decisions of match officials.
- Actively discourage unfair play, rule violations and arguing with match officials.
- Recognise good performance; not just match results.
- Encourage player development through implicit learning, embracing the role that failure can play in a player’s self-awareness, skill acquisition and decision making.
- Place the wellbeing and safety of children and young people above the development of performance.
- Ensure the activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual.
- Respect children and young people’s opinions when making decisions about their participation in cricket.
- Sit away from the players when requested by coaching staff and match officials during matches.
- Not to smoke in the vicinity of children and young people, drink excessive alcohol or use banned substances whilst at Middlesex Cricket events.
- Not provide young people with alcohol, nicotine or banned substances when they are engaged in Middlesex Cricket activities.
- Follow ECB guidelines set out in “Safe Hands - Cricket’s policy for Safeguarding” and any other relevant guidelines issued.
- Report any concerns in relation to a young person to the Middlesex County Safeguarding Officer -
at [email protected] or 02036 409772
Reviewed: 30/11/24
Next Review - November 2025
