Leatherhead Cricket Club - Parent and Visitor Code of Conduct
Parents and visitors to Leatherhead Cricket Club are at all times representing the club. You have a responsibility to uphold the ideals and spirit of cricket and follow the code of conduct. Any Members or Guests not abiding by the LCC Code of Conduct may be asked to leave and, at the discretion of the committee, have his/her membership revoked.
The code of conduct is set out under 3 NON-NEGOTIABLE behaviours that we expect from all players, parents and visitors to the club. These are RESPECT, COMMITMENT and FRIENDSHIP
RESPECT
● At all times respect match officials and never publicly question decisions or shout from the boundary.
● Promote fair play and the spirit of cricket.
● Respect the coaches decisions on team selection and game situations such as batting and bowling order. Ensure your child accepts the decision.
● Never coach your child from the boundary or interfere with the field settings
● Never coach your child from outside the nets during a coaching session
● The individual aspect of cricket within a team environment is unique and at times stressful, especially for children. Be positive at all times and never criticise, punish or belittle a child for making a mistake.
● Respect children’s opinions when participating in cricket.
● Promote enjoyment and development over results.
COMMITMENT
● Actively help your child learn the laws and promote the spirit of cricket.
● Practice with your child at home or in the nets. Ensure any activity is suitable for their age and development stage.
● Commitment to your child’s cricket education process. Never compare your child to anyone else, they are amazing and will develop in their own time. Commit to providing playing and emotional support at all times.
● Ensure that your child has suitable clothing, equipment and refreshments for training and games.
● If your child is playing hardball games they must have a box, pads, gloves and a helmet. You must advise the coach if any of the items is missing.
● Report any injury, illness or any other personal issue that may affect their participation or enjoyment to the coach.
● Ensure your child turns up promptly for training and games.
● Whilst we expect children to be collected by their parent/carer from training and matches, we do understand that at times this is not possible. It is for parents/carers to judge whether their child can walk home unaccompanied based on their child's general developmental maturity and awareness of potential risks. The Club would like to also clarify that its duty of care stops when the child leaves the training premises.
● Nets – See “LCC Nets Policy” for latest guidelines available from the LCC Website.
● Junior members in the U11 age group and below must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at training and matches.
● Assist the managers setup up the matches and in any other way you are able.
FRIENDSHIP
● Treat everyone equally and never 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.
● Report any safeguarding concerns to the clubs safeguarding officer at safeguarding@leatherheadcc.co.uk
● Support the club’s zero tolerance to bullying.
